August 20 - 25, 2012

Monday, August 20 – Will Davis Jr. – Enough – The American way of life pushes people to constantly strive for more – more money, more stuff, more clout. But how much is enough? And how do we know when we have too much of a good thing? Today Susie welcomes author and pastor Will Davis Jr. back to the show to talk about his new book, Enough. Through surprising statistics, scriptural insight, and real-life stories, they call us to consider living with less in order to do more for the kingdom.

Tuesday, August 21 – Kent Carlson and Mike Lueken – Renovation of the Church – What happens when a seeker church discovers spiritual formation? Today Susie talks with Co-pastors Mike Lueken and Kent Carlson. They set out to change the way they “did church” and will share the joys and challenges, mistakes and makeovers. Mike and Kent’s book is Renovation of the Church. Moving from irrelevance requires renovation and faith, and we’ll learn how and why!

Wednesday, August 22 – Sheila Walsh – Song of the Brokenhearted – Today Susie welcomes author, singer, and Women of Faith speaker Sheila Walsh to the show to talk about her new novel, Song of the Broken-Hearted. We’ll explore its themes of suffering, worship, family brokenness, and ultimate redemption.

Thursday, August 23 – Kate McCord – In the Land of Blue Burqas –Kate McCord (not her real name) was so moved by the plight of Muslim women that she picked up and moved to Afghanistan to live and minister among them. Today she joins Susie for an engaging and eye-opening discussion about the hunger Muslims have for the true gospel and how we can pray for them. Kate’s book is In the Land of Blue Burqas.

Friday, August 24 – TBD – –

Saturday, August 25 –Linda Dillow – What’s It Like to Be Married To Me? – Today on Live the Promise Susie talks with author Linda Dillow. Linda understands that most women want to be faithful wives-but don’t know how to get there. How can women work at becoming godly spouses? What are the common pitfalls they run into in the process? Listen as Linda shares the best and worst things she ever did in her forty-seven-year marriage and calls women to live with dignity and love. Linda’s book is What’s It Like to be Married to Me?