December 30 - January 4, 2013-14

Monday, December 30 – Maryam Rostampour and Marziyeh Amirizadeh (Recorded) – Captive in Iran – Two women in Iran converted from Islam to Christianity. They spent 259 days in Iran’s most notorious prison for preaching the gospel. Today Susie talks with authors Maryam Rostampour and Marziyeh Amirizadeh about their amazing story and the ways God used them during their imprisonment. Maryam and Marziyeh’s book is Captive in Iran.

Tuesday, December 31 – Jenny Almquist (Recorded) – The Fight Against Human Trafficking –How prevalent is human trafficking, and how can the Church get involved to end it? On the next Live the Promise, Susie talks with wife, mother, and activist Jenny Almquist. Jenny founded the ministry Fierce Freedom and we’ll discuss ways to get involved and set captives free, in Jesus’ Name.

Wednesday, January 1 – Clare DeGraaf (Recorded) – The Ten-Second Rule – Do you ever wrestle with how to live out faith in Christ in a practical, day to day way? Listen to Susie’s discussion with author and businessman Clare DeGraaf. We’re going to help you focus your faith and see what you can do in the next ten seconds that will please God.

Thursday, January 2 – Susie – Praise and Prayer – We’re kicking off 2014 with a fresh discussion on what it means to talk with God. Do you struggle to concentrate in prayer? Do you find yourself drawing a blank when it comes to speaking with God? We’re taking some time to review important lessons on prayer. We’ll listen to authors and pastors discuss the practice, intimacy, and authenticity of a thriving prayer life.

Friday, January 3 – Stephen Mansfield – The Art of Manhood – What does it mean to be a real man? How can we cultivate biblical manhood? Today on Live the Promise Susie welcomes back New York Times bestselling author Stephen Mansfield. We’re going to unpack the virtues, disciplines, duties, and actions of well-known men of honor who have gone before us. 

Saturday, January 4 – Stephen Kendrick – The Love Dare for Parents – Sometimes loving our children is a challenge – what we need is a Love Dare. On the weekend edition of Live the Promise Susie welcomes back Stephen Kendrick, well-known for the movies Fireproof, Courageous, and Facing the Giants. We’re going to talk about how to love our children the way Christ loves us.