September 23-28, 2013

Monday, September 23 – Daniel Brown – Reflections on Heaven – Do you ever wonder what heaven will be like? Maybe you have family or friends who are there already. Listen to Susie’s discussion with author and pastor Daniel Brown. We’ll look at what the Bible really says about heaven, and the hope we have in Christ that surpasses life or death. Daniel’s new book is What the Bible Reveals About Heaven.

Tuesday, September 24 – Stephen Kendrick – The Love Dare for Parents – Sometimes loving our children is a challenge – what we need is a Love Dare. Today on 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.

Wednesday, September 25 – Mark Batterson – All In – Following Christ means living a radical life of surrender – in other words, being all in. Today Susie talks with pastor Mark Batterson of National Community Church, author of In A Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day and The Circle Maker. We’ll explore what it means to follow Christ no matter what the cost.

Thursday, September 26 – Lisa Harper – Overextended – When our plates are full with family, ministry, travel and career, we need to embrace God’s grace and stay dependent on Him. Today Susie is talking again with author and Women of Faith speaker Lisa Harper. She’s going to share how to find peace and joy in Christ in the midst of a busy life.

Friday, September 27 – Susie/Matt Chandler –To Live is Christ – If someone asked you what your most treasured possession is, what would you say? Today on Live the Promise we’ll hear Susie’s interview with pastor Matt Chandler of The Village Church about his new book, To Live is Christ, To Die is Gain. Then we take your phone calls and look at what it means to treasure Christ above all things, including our own lives.

Saturday, September 28 – Shaunti Feldhahn – How Men and Women Think – Sometimes the differences between men and women can be exhausting, confusing, or frustrating. But there are ways we can learn from the differences, and use them to strengthen our relationships. On the weekend edition of Live the Promise we’ll hear Susie’s discussion with relationship expert Shaunti Feldhahn about the way God wired us to interact and communicate.