Susie Larson Live

*Originally aired August 5, 2021* Prayer is a personal connection with God, maker of the universe. But sometimes it feels like a chore. Author and pastor J.D. Greear offers help for your prayer life from his book, "Just Ask: The Joy of Confident, Bold, Patient, Relentless, Shameless, Dependent, Grateful, Powerful, Expectant Prayer."

Take time to slow down and make room for Jesus this Advent season. Susie Larson shares from her new book "Prepare Him Room: A Daily Advent Devotional", a message about walking this season with expectancy and of meeting with the God who loves you. Song list: Somewhere In Your Silent Night by Casting Crowns Our God Is With Us by Steven Curtis Chapman Here Comes Heaven by Elevation Worship Christmas is All in the Heart by Steven Curtis Chapman O Holy Night by Danny Gokey I Still Believe In Christmas by Anne Wilson Give Me Jesus by Danny Gokey

National speaker and author Asheritah Ciuciu talks about the names of Jesus. She talks about how understanding the names of Jesus, who He is, impacts our lives. She shares from her book "Unwrapping the Names of Jesus: An Advent Devotional"

Are you struggling to remain joyful and hopeful this Christmas season? Author Ann Voskamp shares about God's goodness no matter what the circumstances and encourages you to reflect on God's very real love for you. Her book is "The Greatest Gift: Unwrapping the Full Love Story of Christmas."

Dr. Tim Jennings on decreasing fear *Originally aired March 25, 2021* Psychiatrist and author Dr. Timothy Jennings offers practical and tangible ways of how to decrease fear from his book The God-Shaped Brain: How Changing Your View of God Transforms Your Life.

*Originally aired March 24, 2021* With honesty and warmth, Pastor Alan Wright shares his inspiring journey from craving blessing to living the blessed life in his book The Power to Bless: How to Speak Life and Empower the People You Love. Learn about the power and importance of blessing.

When you feel stuck, do you look to God for guidance and encouragement, or spend time grumbling and complaining? Dr. Robert J. Morgan shares practical and biblical strategies for entering the next stage of life with God, from his book, "The Jordan River Rules: 10 God-Given Strategies for Moving Forward."

Author and podcast host Andi Andrew shares through vulnerable personal stories laden with joy, heartache, mistakes from her new book "Friendship—It's Complicated". We were made for connection and healthy friendships to cheer each other on and fulfill our God-breathed purpose--together.

It is so easy for our vision to become clouded by all the dissenting views, but there is still a call for biblical justice. Thann Bennett offers helpful definitions and action steps for us. Thann gives an update on the infrastructure bill, OSHA vaccine mandate policies, and abortion cases.

While the pandemic is certainly not over yet, there is still a lot to consider as we look back at the last 20 months. Dr. Troy Spurrill calls for civility and compassion in our discussions about COVID-19. He also answers listener questions about the after-effects of COVID-19.