Susie Larson Live

Author and theologian Tim Challies talks about his book, "Seasons of Sorrow: The Pain of Loss and the Comfort of God." He tells the story of losing his oldest son Nick and vulnerably shares about his experience in grief, what he learned about God and the ways he saw God show up.

Pastor, Counselor and Spiritual Director Pamela Nelson joins Susie to talk about the indescribable peace of God. She tells a story of how God gave her peace in the midst of a storm in her life and used it to spur curiosity in her co-worker. They spend time praying for listeners and also unpack Psalm 46.

Author Gary Thomas shares from his book "Making Your Marriage a Fortress: Strengthening Your Marriage to Withstand Life's Storms." He shares stories from marriages that will encourage and inspire you to do the work to fortify your marriage and relationships.

Ivelisse Page is a young and vibrant wife and mother of four. She is also a stage 4 colon cancer survivor. She shares her story that begins with her family history of colon cancer, decision to not treat with chemotherapy and radiation, the fight for her mind, and eventual healing. "I Will Have No Fear Prayer" *Originally aired May 17, 2022*

You have experienced hard things in life – probably even just in the last 2 years! Dr. Dan Allender helps up process our hurts and find healing and a deeper understanding of our God-given purpose, from his book, "Redeeming Heartache: How Past Suffering Reveals Our True Calling." *Originally aired March 7, 2022*

Who you are as a Christ-follower should impact every aspect of your life. But sometimes we forget this truth. Author and leader Addison Bevere shares reminders of biblical identity from his book, "Saints: Becoming More Than Christians." *Originally aired February 23, 2022*

Are you worn out or tired, trying to measure up and be "enough"? Author and artist Ruth Chou Simons offers respite and a reminder of God's abundant grace, from her book "When Strivings Cease: Replacing the Gospel of Self-Improvement with the Gospel of Life-Transforming Grace." *Originally aired January 31, 2022*

Prison Fellowship Vice President of Program Design and Evaluation Jesse Wiese shares his own story of serving seven and half years in prison for an attempted bank robbery. He talks about how he got involved with Prison Fellowship while in prison and how his experience after serving his time influences his work today.

Pastor Alan Wright joins guest host Thann Bennett to share from his book "The Power to Bless: How to Speak Life and Empower the People You Love." He talks about how we cannot earn blessing, that God has already blessed us and we can live out of that blessing.

Emmanuel Christian Center Pastor Nate Ruch shares from his sermon "A Praying House." He says without a prayer connection to God, your life is missing what makes it special, your family is missing what will hold it together, our Church is missing what makes church special, parents are raising their kids alone.