January 14 - 19, 2013

Monday, January 14 – Susie – Trusting in God – What does it mean to trust God? Do you struggle to let go of things and know that He has your ultimate good in mind? On the next Live the Promise Susie is unpacking another message from her new book, Your Beautiful Purpose. We’ll talk about how to lay down our will and learn to live in God’s will. Trusting God is a choice and a process, and she’ll share a few important ways we can lean into God’s promises for our lives.

Tuesday, January 15 – Lisa Anderson – Boundless – In the eyes of the world, sex is a god. But the Lord sees sex as a gift. How can we show young people in the Church how to save and preserve their hearts and bodies until marriage? What tools can we give them? On the next Live the Promise Susie welcomes back Lisa Anderson, program director for Boundless at Focus on the Family. We’ll talk more about how to equip young people to walk in purity and grow in faith.

Wednesday, January 16 – Carol Lund and Laurel Bunker (In Studio) –The Behind-the-Scenes Battle – When God calls us to do something, there’s tremendous opposition from the enemy. You might be tempted to give up or become angry, but if you keep in step with God He will bring fruit from the battle. Today on Live the Promise Susie welcomes Carol Lund of Bridging the Gap and Laurel Bunker of Bethel University to the studio. Carol and Laurel have seen and experienced the fight in the midst of the calling, and they give encouragement for us to stay faithful and finish strong.

Thursday, January 17 – Jim Cymbala (Recorded) – Spirit Rising – The Holy Spirit is God’s agent on earth, but He is the least understood, least preached about, and least discussed member of the Trinity. On the next Live the Promise Susie talks with pastor Jim Cymbala. Jim’s written a book called Spirit Rising, and he invites us to experience God in a fresh and vital way. If we want power, confidence, joy, peace, and more love in our lives, then we need a better understanding of Who the Holy Spirit is.

Friday, January 18 – Carol Barnier (Recorded) – Engaging Today’s Prodigal – Many families today experience the profound guilt and pain of seeing a child walk away from their faith and values. Today Susie’s guest is author Carol Barnier. She walked away from her family’s faith to become an active atheist, debated Christians, and looked at many worldviews before she found the truth in a relationship with Jesus. We’ll talk about how the church can reach out to prodigals and provide a bridge back home when they are ready. Carol’s book is Engaging Today’s Prodigal.

Saturday, January 19 – Bill and Pam Farrel – Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti – 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.