November 26 - December 1, 2012

Monday, November 26 – Emily Freeman – Graceful – The world is full of ‘good girls,’ the ones who show up every week to church with a smile and perfect outfit. But deep down they are crushed by the weight of the responsibility to be the good one, the smart one, the one who never messes up. Today Susie welcomes back author Emily Freeman to talk about her new book, Graceful.  We take an honest look at the roles women play and how we can start trusting that Jesus’ love doesn’t depend on our effort.

Tuesday, November 27 – Bill and Pam Farrel – Men Are Like Waffles –Men and women are wired differently. How can we learn to laugh at the differences instead of fight over them? On the next Live the Promise Susie talks with her good friends, Bill and Pam Farrel. We’ll talk about how to enjoy our differences and learn the best ways to get along in marriage! Their book is titled Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti.

Wednesday, November 28 – Karen Ehman – Let It Go – Are you a person who likes control? Are you the one who makes sure the house is clean, the meals are prepared, the beds are made, the children are dressed, and everyone gets to work, school, and other activities on time? On the next Live the Promise Susie and author Karen Ehman talk about giving up the power and give it back to God. Karen’s written a new book titled Let It Go and she’ll help us embrace faith.

Thursday, November 29 – Jim Rubart – Soul’s Gate– Is God calling you to face something from your past? What if your step of faith is tied to the fate of several others? On the next edition of Live the Promise Susie welcomes novelist Jim Rubart back to talk about his latest novel, Soul’s Gate. We’ll explore its themes of prophecy, courage, and redemption.

Friday, November 30 – Jim Martin – The Just Church – Are you ready for a new way to seek justice - an ancient way to know God? Today Susie talks with Jim Martin of International Justice Mission. He’s written a new book titled The Just Church. IJM is an expert at not only at rescuing victims of violence, sex trafficking, slavery, and oppression, but also at bringing churches into the fight. We’ll learn how to seek justice in a way that moves beyond words and good intentions. You won’t want to miss this program!

Saturday, December 1 – Jerry Trousdale – Miraculous Movement –How do the people most resistant to the transformative power of the gospel become its most devoted followers? On the weekend edition of Live the Promise Susie talks with Jerry Trousdale of CityTeam International for a fascinating discussion about his new book, Miraculous Movement.  An amazing change is taking place within Muslim communities, where the truth of Jesus Christ is turning around the lives of thousands of Muslims from more than twenty people groups. We’ll hear how imams, sheikhs, and entire mosques are forsaking Islam and embracing Christ.