Susie Larson Live

Many of us have read a passage of Scripture before and then asked ourselves, now how do I wrap my head around that? Scripture can sometimes seem very hard to understand or comprehend.  Dr. Eric Bargerhuff, author of “Why is THAT in the Bible,” helps us be more confident about interpreting all of God's Word accurately.

The reality is all of us face battles and hurts in our lives, Scripture is even full of God-fearing men and women who tried to cover up their problems. Dr. Jon Chasteen, in his book "Half the Battle: Healing Your Hidden Hurts," outlines how in the Old and New Testament we find examples of people whom God invited to begin the healing process by confronting their secret pain.

It is well within American voters' rights to seek and know what their candidates believe about God and religion, because those beliefs shape policy and thus action. Stephen Mansfield, in his book "Ask the Question: Why We Must Demand Religious Clarity from Our Presidential Candidates," outlines how a candidate's religious views (or lack thereof) define political leadership.

*This interview originally aired on July 15, 2020* One thing all believers can share is a confident hope in what He has for us.  Addison Bevere shares his insights from the book of Ephesians. His book is “Saints: Becoming More Than ‘Christians'”

When major elections come around, it can leave you with a sense of fear and anxiety in the face of an unknown outcoming. Dr. Gregory Jantz offers both biblical encouragement and practical advice for returning to peace even before election day.

Do you feel stuck? Maybe you wonder if God is really working in your life. Pastor and author Clayton King shares stories of God's power from Scriptures and his own life and time in ministry. His book is "Reborn: How Encountering Jesus Changes Everything."

Suffering from chronic pain and illness can have negative effects not just on our bodies, but also on our mental and spiritual health. Dr. Jill Carnahan offers practical advice and encouragement on the topic and answers listener questions about diets, Eczema, boosting the immune system, and more.

Many Christ followers strongly believe in the existence of demons and spiritual warfare, but there are those who downplay or even ignore it's presence. Chip Ingram, in his book "The Invisible War: What Every Believer Needs to Know about Satan, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare," outlines what every believer needs to know about Satan, demons, and spiritual warfare.

We are called to live out our faith and be bold in sharing the Gospel. But it isn't always easy. Missionary and author Tom Doyle shares inspiring stories of sharing his faith in Muslim countries from his book, "Standing in the Fire: Courageous Christians Living in Frightening Times."

Isolation and loneliness have always had a profound effect on people, so how do we find connection? Dr. John Townsend shares how to build and grow healthy relationships, from his book, "People Fuel: Fill Your Tank for Life, Love, and Leadership."