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When people think of heaven, they often picture a place "up there" with polished halos, fat, winged babies with harps, and lots of cloud-pavement. What if, instead, heaven will be on earth, but better?

Join Elyse Fitzpatrick on Steve Brown, Etc. for a discussion of her new book Home: How Heaven and the New Earth Satisfy Our Deepest Longings. 

Elyse holds an M.A. in Biblical Counseling from Trinity Theological Seminary. She has authored over 20 books on daily living and the Christian life, including Found in Him, Because He Loves Me, and Comforts from Romans.

Don't miss your chance to join Elyse and Steve Brown at the Grace Encounter Conference in Orlando, March 15-17. Visit GraceEncounterConference.com for information and registration.

If you could go back in time to when you first became a Christian and impart some wisdom to yourself, what would it be? Maybe you'd advise against wearing that "turn or burn" T-shirt with the Energizer Bunny on it. You could comfort your zealous young self who just threw away his entire collection of secular CDs with the knowledge that one day God would send Spotify to make things right. Just think of all the pain that could be avoided.

Join Alex Early on Steve Brown, Etc., because until we invent time travel, the next best thing is his new book, The New Believer's Guide to the Christian Life: What Will Change, What Won't, and Why It Matters. The Christianese Glossary alone is worth the price of admission.

Alex Early serves Redemption Church in Seattle and is the author of The Reckless Love of God. He's also a sought-after speaker. (Don't miss your chance to join Alex and Steve Brown at the Grace Encounter Conference in Orlando, March 15-17. Visit GraceEncounterConference.com for information and registration.)

Mike McHargue knows the pain of losing faith. While a deacon in a Baptist church, a personal crisis drove him to the Bible. Instead of answers, he found more questions and became an atheist. But that's just the beginning of Mike's miraculous story.

Join "Science Mike" from the podcasts The Liturgists Podcast and Ask Science Mike as he talks about his new book, Finding God in the Waves: How I Lost My Faith and Found It Again Through Science. If you've ever experienced doubt or unraveling belief, don't miss this episode of Steve Brown, Etc.

Mike McHargue is a popular podcaster, blogger, and in-demand speaker who uses his story to help people know God in an age of science.

Doesn't it irk you that everyone is so angry? From our news feeds to our offices to our families, we can't escape it. Then we join in and hurt those we love most with words and actions we can't take back.

How could anger ever be good and redemptive?

Join David Powlison on Steve Brown, Etc. for a discussion of his new book, Good and Angry: Redeeming Anger, Irritation, Complaining, and Bitterness. There is a path toward a faithful and fruitful expression of anger over how things have gone so wrong.

David Powlison is Executive Director of the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation and a counselor with over thirty years of experience. He has written a number of books and is the editor of The Journal of Biblical Counseling.

The love parents have for their children can easily turn into pressure to do everything right, to make sure they grow up good and godly (or at the very least get straight As and become captain of the soccer team). What does it look like to parent without the burden of producing "perfect" children?

Join Paul Tripp on Steve Brown, Etc. for help from his new book, Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family. God's grace to us and through us as parents will set our families free!

Dr. Paul David Tripp is a best-selling author and the president of Paul Tripp Ministries. He's the author of Dangerous Calling, New Morning Mercies, Awe, and What Did You Expect?

Changing the way you see the world can change everything. But how? How can we overcome biases we don't even know we have and gain new perspective?

For those who have eyes to see and ears to hear, let them join Jim Gilmore on Steve Brown, Etc. for an enlightening discussion of his new book, Look: A Practical Guide for Improving Your Observational Skills.

Jim Gilmore is the co-founder of Strategic Horizons and an astute cultural observer. His other books include the highly influential, The Experience Economy: Work Is Theatre & Every Business a Stage and Authenticity: What Consumers Really Want.

Marriage is a big deal, but maybe not for the reasons you think. When two imperfect people make vows of unfailing love, they are doing way more than committing to a lifetime together. They are revealing eternity.

Join Ray Ortlund on Steve Brown, Etc. for a discussion of his new book, Marriage and the Mystery of the Gospel. Find hope in the grace and unending love of God as marriage gives us a glimpse of his passionate union with a broken creation.

Ray Ortlund is the pastor of Immanuel Church in Nashville, Tennessee. He's the author of several books and a contributor to the ESV Study Bible.

True spirituality is simply desperation, and a meaningful prayer life can feel a lot like gasping for air. Because of God's love and radical grace, you can be more real and raw with him than you ever imagined.

Join Scotty Smith on Steve Brown, Etc. as he talks with Steve and the crew about his new book, Every Season Prayers: Gospel-Centered Prayers for the Whole of Life. If your prayer life is on life support, this one's for you.

Scotty Smith is founding pastor of Christ Community Church in Franklin, Tennessee. He is now teacher in residence at West End Community Church in Nashville. Scotty also serves as an adjunct professor at five seminaries and is the author of several books.

Devastating hurricanes, catastrophic flooding, whole communities left in ruins... where is God when disaster strikes? Those standing in the muck get to see him. They have eyes to see who's driving the trucks full of water and food. They see teams with shovels and drywall from churches in other states, and they know. They see him in the tearful smiles of grateful new friends.

Join disaster response specialist, Curt Moore, on Steve Brown, Etc. as he talks about how God shows up in the worst disasters. Love is alive and well in places where most of us wouldn't choose to go.

Curt Moore is the Mission to North America Disaster Response Specialist for the Gulf Coast Region and Associate Pastor of Discipleship at Willow Creek Church in Winter Springs, Florida.

Dave Furman grew up loving Taekwondo, and playing tennis and football, but 10 years ago he developed a nerve disorder in his arms that left him disabled and in constant pain. Dave wanted to change the world, but he couldn't even change his pants. And then depression set in.

Join Dave Furman on Steve Brown, Etc. as he tells his story and shares the lessons learned in his book, Being There: How to Love Those Who Are Hurting. If you or someone you love is suffering, don't miss this interview.

Dave Furman is the founding pastor of Redeemer Church of Dubai in United Arab Emirates, which serves people from over 60 nationalities from around the world.