You don't have to live in this world long before discovering that the pursuit of intimacy with God occurs within the context of adversity. Author of "Rest and War: Rhythms of a Well-Fought Life", Pastor Ben Stuart talks about the necessity of rest and the hard way he learned this lesson. He also talks about our hard fought battle for intimacy with God. *Originally aired February 24, 2022* Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

You've tried everything, and still you can't seem to lose weight. Dr. Troy Spurrill of the Synapse Center for Health and Healing offers hope and practical scientific research about how to kickstart your health. He'll also offer new perspective to common health issues. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Purpose and rest. They might seem like they don't go together. But what if we were able to deeply rest, and that fueled a purposeful life of faith? Susie Larson shares from her heart and offers some practical biblical ideas on how you can take time to give your body and soul the rest it needs, and be sent out to live purposefully every day. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

You may feel like old habits die hard—but when your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are in-sync, lasting change becomes attainable. Counselor and author Debra Fileta shares from her book "Reset: Powerful Habits to Own Your Thoughts, Understand Your Feelings, and Change Your Life." Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

For centuries, discussions of early Christianity have focused on male leaders in the church. But there is ample evidence right in the New Testament that women were actively involved in ministry, at the frontier of the gospel mission, and as respected leaders. Professor and author Dr. Nijay Gupta shares from his book "Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church." Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Singer-songwriter from River Valley Worship Ryan Williams joins Susie to talk about the process of songwriting, the importance of building altars for worship, and the backstory to many River Valley Worship songs. Songs in this episode: Thank you Lord, Ask Seek Pray, Real Thing, Rest with Me, Sanctuary, Fill Me, Hope has a Name, The World Needs Jesus, I Am Healed (River Valley Worship songs played with permission from Ryan Williams.) Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Discover how facing your underlying pain will allow you to overcome it and move forward. Pastor and author Irene Rollins shares from her book "Reframe Your Shame: Experience Freedom from What Holds You Back." She tells of her struggle with shame and addiction and how she found freedom. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Until we exchange what's false for what's real, we will never experience being fully alive, fully human, and fully free. Former law enforcement officer Jamie Winship shares from his book "Living Fearless: Exchanging the Lies of the World for the Liberating Truth of God." *Originally aired January 26, 2023* Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Are we living in the end times? Speaker and author Jeff Kinley shares from his book "Global Reset: Do Current Events Point to the Antichrist and His Worldwide Empire?" and answers listener questions. You can get to Prophecy Pros Podcast here. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Pastor Carolyn Haas, Emotional Intelligence Coach and author Irene Rollins, and author Andi Andrew join Susie on the Bible Talk Team. They're each sharing what the Lord has been teaching them. They talk about God being our defense, walking with patient endurance, and living in freedom. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here