August 19 - 24, 2013

Monday, August 19 – Rita Hancock – Radical Well-Being – How can we take care of our bodies while still enjoying the foods we eat? Is it possible to return to God’s design for food and fitness? Today on Live the Promise Susie welcomes back Dr. Rita Hancock. She’ll share her own story of overcoming obesity and offer several principles of healthy living.

Tuesday, August 20 – Ron Rhodes– The Big Book of Bible Answers – Do you wrestle with understanding the big questions of faith, like the sovereignty of God or the nature of salvation? Today Susie welcomes back Bible scholar Ron Rhodes. We’ve talked in the past about end-times events, but today we’re taking your questions about the Word of God.

Wednesday, August 21 – Ed Welch – When People Are Big and God Is Small – God or your friends – whose opinion do you value more? Listen as Susie talks with counselor and author Ed Welch. They’re going to unpack the dangers of being a people-pleaser, and how we can refocus and magnify the voice of God in our lives.

Thursday, August 22 – Paul Coughlin (Recorded) –The Protectors – We are commanded to speak up for the least of these, whether in our church or in our school. Today Susie talks with Paul Coughlin of The Protectors. Paul has a heart for students who are targeted by their peers and he’ll share some ways we can stop bullying, or prevent it altogether.

Friday, August 23 – Cynthia Ruchti – Ragged Hope – What does it mean to survive other people’s choices? How can we look at our own suffering because of the actions of another? Today Susie’s guest is author Cynthia Ruchti (ROOK- tee). We’re going to unpack the process of pain and forgiveness, and what it means to have Ragged Hope.

Saturday, August 24 – Jon Bloom – Not by Sight – Do you need a fresh look at the faith stories in Scripture? On the weekend edition of Live the Promise we’ll hear Susie’s powerful discussion with Jon Bloom, president of Desiring God ministry. Jon has written a book titled Not By Sight, and he shares how we can walk by faith in Christ when life threatens to overwhelm us.