March 25 - 30, 2013

Monday, March 25 – Naghmeh Abedini – Faith in the Face of Trial – An American pastor traveled to Iran to work on an orphanage… Today Saeed Abedini sits in the most notorious prison in the country, imprisoned and sentenced under false charges, because he is a Christian. On the next Live the Promise, Pastor Saeed’s wife, Naghmeh joins Susie to share Saeed’s story. Join us to support pastor Saeed with your prayers and phone calls.

Tuesday, March 26 – Carol Kent – When I Lay My Isaac Down – This Holy Week, we’re focusing on the theme of suffering and sacrifice. Today Susie welcomes back author and speaker Carol Kent. Carol will share her own journey of suffering, sacrifice, and ultimate hope, as her only son was sentenced to life in prison for committing murder. We’ll look at how God is using one family’s pain for His purposes. Carol’s book is When I Lay My Isaac Down.

Wednesday, March 27 – Jud Wilhite – Pursued – God’s love is deeper and more freeing than we can imagine. On the next Live the Promise Susie talks with pastor Jud Wilhite. He’s written a new book about the pursuing love of God, and he’ll share his own story of redemption and hope. We’ll also look at the biblical story of Hosea and Gomer to illustrate the Father’s amazing, unconditional pursuit of His people.

Thursday, March 28 – Per Nilsen (In Studio) – Reconciliation – Jesus’ death on the cross reconciled us to God, but it also reconciled us to each other. What does it mean that Jesus broke down the dividing wall of hostility? Today Pastor Per Nilsen returns to the studio to look at the process of reconciliation within the body of Christ, and how healing can come when we realize that our sins died with Jesus.

Friday, March 29 – Susie – Good Friday Meditation – Jesus said, ‘It is finished.’ On the Good Friday edition of Live the Promise. We’re going to look at the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus, and His deep love for a people He died to save. We’ll also hear some powerful Easter hymns and take time to worship and reflect.

Saturday, March 30 – James Merritt – Still Standing – There are times in life when it feels like everyone, and everything, is against you. Your efforts to live an obedient and fruitful life blow up in your face. How can we stand on God’s promises during such trials? On weekend edition of Live the Promise we’ll hear Susie’s discussion with Pastor James Merritt. James knows firsthand how difficult it can be to stand up when life knocks you down, but we’ll talk about how to trust Christ and get back on our feet