January 6 - 11, 2014

Monday, January 6 – Susie – Prayer – What are you believing God for in 2014? How can we stand with you on His promises? Today, Susie’s guest is you! We’re kicking off a weeklong emphasis on prayer by taking your phone calls and looking at how to cultivate a strong prayer life.

Tuesday, January 7 – Mark Buchanan – Spiritual Rhythm – What does it mean to have a spiritual rhythm? On the next Live the Promise Susie’s guest is pastor and prolific author Mark Buchanan. We’re going to unpack the traits and disciplines of a praying life, and Mark will help us build a rhythm into our day for every season of life. Mark’s book is Spiritual Rhythm.

Wednesday, January 8 – Will Davis Jr. – The Power of Praying Boldly – God can do more than we can ask or think. But do we believe that when we go to Him in prayer? Listen as Susie welcomes back pastor Will Davis Jr., author of Ten Things Jesus Never Said and The Power of Praying Boldly. We’re going to talk about the power of praying for big things and trusting in our all-powerful God to move on our behalf.

Thursday, January 9 – Stormie Omartian – Prayer Warrior – Prayer can be a calming and restful thing, but God also calls us to battle and wrestle in prayer on behalf of others. Today Susie talks with Stormie Omartian (Oh-MAR-tee-un) about her book, The Power of a Prayer Warrior. We’ll discuss what it means to be a prayer warrior and intercede for the people in our lives.

Friday, January 10 – Craig von Buseck – Praying the News – Recent media has been filled with terrorist attacks, cultural changes…Watching and reading the news is an opportunity for despair, or prayer. How can we intercede in such trying times? Listen to Susie’s discussion with veteran reporter Craig von Buseck (BOO-seck). Craig will help us to answer that question and talk about his book, Praying the News.

Saturday, January 11 – Gary Thomas – Sacred Pathways – Does the idea of sitting quietly with a devotional seem hard for you? Maybe you connect with God more through worship music, or time outdoors. On the weekend edition of Live the Promise, Susie talks with author and speaker Gary Thomas about Sacred Pathways. We’re going to look at how God wired each of us to connect with Him in a deep and meaningful way.