December 31 - January 5, 2013

Monday, December 31 – Beth and Jay Loecken (Recorded)– Passion to Action – Has God called you to take a radical step for His kingdom? On the next Live the Promise Susie welcomes back a family who was called from their home, onto the road, to “roll” with the gospel! Jay Loecken and his wife Beth bought an RV and decided to bring their four children on the road to serve and love others. Jay and Beth share the story with us from their book, Passion to Action.

Tuesday, January 1 – Jim Martin (Recorded) – Are you ready for a new way to seek justice - an ancient way to know God? Today Susie talks with Jim Martin of International Justice Mission. He’s written a new book titled The Just Church. IJM is an expert at not only at rescuing victims of violence, sex trafficking, slavery, and oppression, but also at bringing churches into the fight. We’ll learn how to seek justice in a way that moves beyond words and good intentions.

Wednesday, January 2 – Ted Cunningham –Trophy Child – Sometimes our children unknowingly become our god. We start to measure our value by how polite and successful they are, and our mood fluctuates with their bad choices. On the next Live the Promise Susie welcomes back pastor and author Ted Cunningham to further unpack his newest book, Trophy Child. He’ll show us how to raise children for the glory of God and prepare them for His call on their life.

Thursday, January 3 – Rob Ketterling (In Studio) – Change Before You Have To – What will it take for you to change? For most of us it takes pain, or a crisis so big that change is actually forced upon us. But what if you could find the strength to change before the pain, before the crisis, before the tragedy? Today Susie welcomes Pastor Rob Ketterling of River Valley Church to the studio to talk about his revolutionary book, Change Before You Have To.

Friday, January 4 – Gary Thomas – The Sacred Search – What if you stopped looking for a "soul mate" and started looking for someone who will live out with you the great purpose of God? What if dating isn't about finding "the one" but finding someone who will serve the One alongside you? Today Susie welcomes back good friend and author Gary Thomas. We’ll unpack his new book, The Sacred Search. Whether you’re single, dating, or engaged, you’ll want to hear this program!

Saturday, January 5 – David and Jodi Pierce – Steiger International – Today we meet a couple that ministers to the darkest corners of society to shine the light of Christ. David and Jodi Pierce of Steiger International have traveled around the world, from the red light districts of Amsterdam to anarchy festivals, New Age gatherings and closed Islamic countries. Their passion is to reach the secular youth with the gospel, and they joined Susie in studio to share their story.

December 24 - 29, 2012

Monday, December 24 – Christmas Music – Today on the Live the Promise we’re featuring your favorite Christmas hymns all afternoon. It’s the perfect way to anticipate the celebration of Jesus’ birth. Listen for renditions of Silent Night, Away in a Manger, Joy to the World, and many many more. May the music bless you this Christmas season.

Tuesday, December 25 – Christmas Music – Today on Live the Promise we’re featuring your favorite Christmas hymns all afternoon. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Jesus’ birth! Listen for renditions of What Child Is This, O Little Town of Bethlehem, O Holy Night, and many many more. May the music bless you and your family this Christmas season.

Wednesday, December 26 – Kathi Macias – Unexpected Christmas Hero – The holidays can be difficult for those facing loss. Sometimes God will bring a stranger across our path to bless us, and help us heal. Today Susie welcomes author Kathi Macias to the show to talk about her newest novel, Unexpected Christmas Hero. We unpack the message of Christmas and talk about how God’s provision comes in unexpected ways.

Thursday, December 27 – Bill Arnold and George Fraser (In Studio) – Real Recovery – Today on Live the Promise Susie talks with Bill Arnold and George Fraser of Faith Radio’s Real Recovery! They share amazing and encouraging stories and highlights from 2012. We hear how God can work to restore alcoholics, drug addicts, those in sexual sin and more, and praise Him for His redemptive work in our lives.

Friday, December 28 – Susie – The Best of 2012 – How did God move in your life this year? What are your prayers for 2013? Today on Live the Promise Susie wraps up 2012 by taking a look back at our strongest guests. We’ll listen to portions of the most moving, engaging interviews of the year as we take your calls. It’s a look back, to propel us into the future and help us truly finish strong.

Saturday, December 29 – Mike Glenn – The Gospel of Yes – Are you convinced that God limits you, or liberates you? Is He more interested in correcting you or connecting with you? And when you hit a rough spot and start looking for help, do you believe God is against you or on your side? On the weekend edition of Live the Promise we’ll hear an interview Susie had with pastor Mike Glenn about his book, The Gospel of Yes. God said “yes” to creating a world for us to live in and “yes” to inviting us into a relationship with Him. No matter what we face in life, the best way to live is captured in one word: yes. Listen in!

December 17 - 22, 2012

Monday, December 17 – Peter Haas (In Studio) – Pharisectomy – When our tendencies toward religion are deeply rooted, sometimes the only option is spiritual surgery. Today Susie welcomes Pastor Peter Haas of Substance Church to the studio. Peter has a new book titled Pharisectomy. We’ll talk about how to move past skin-deep solutions and experience radical Christ-centered change.

Tuesday, December 18 – Sarah Kallies (Recorded) – Broken But Beautiful – On the next Live the Promise we meet a young woman with a powerful story of redemption. Sarah Kallies grew up in a strong missionary family, but struggled with an addiction to drugs and alcohol after a vicious attack. Because of God’s healing power in her life, she’s taken to the microphone to share her story and her music. We’ll hear her story, as well as some of her original songs.

Wednesday, December 19 – Susie – The Great Giveaway – $15 may not seem like much, but when given in Jesus’ Name, it has eternal value. We sent you on a mini-mission trip this month to do the best thing you can with $15, and today Susie takes your phone calls and hear how God used you to bless someone else this Christmas. We’ll also give away two baskets of goodies for the two most encouraging stories! It’s the Great Giveaway Wrap-Up, on the next Live the Promise!

Thursday, December 20 – Richard Swenson – In Search of Balance – This is the season when our schedules can become overwhelming. How can we manage our time? Today Susie talks with Dr. Richard Swenson! Richard is a good friend of the program, and they unpack his book, In Search of Balance.  He shares how we can take steps to restore balance to our lives this Christmas season. If you find yourself struggling and in search of joy and peace, this program is for you!

Friday, December 21 – Ron Rhodes– The End Times in Chronological Order – There is a lot of fear and uncertainty around December 21. Many people around the world are afraid the world will end on this date. How can we look at this from a biblical perspective? What does God’s Word say about the end times? On the next Live the Promise, Susie welcomes back Bible expert Ron Rhodes to look again at his newest book, The End Times in Chronological Order. This is a show you don’t want to miss, and one that you’ll want to share!  

Saturday, December 22 – Skye Jethani – With –Why are American Christians, who have more access to biblical teaching than any people in history, not experiencing the freedom of the Christian life? Why are pastors and those in ministry burning out at an alarming rate? Is it possible we’ve misunderstood the call of the Christian life? Today Susie talks with editor, consultant, and pastor Skye Jethani about his book, With. We talk about living in rich communion “with” God and cultivating faith, hope, and love in a way that transforms both us and the broken world we inhabit.

December 10 - 15, 2012

Monday, December 10 – Greg Smalley (In Studio) – Faith and Relationships – How can our relationship with Christ also strengthen our marriages and friendships? Today Susie welcomes Dr. Greg Smalley, executive director of Marriage and Family Formation for Focus on the Family, to the studio. They explore how faith in a risen and ruling Jesus affects our relationships with each other, inside and outside the Church. Susie and Dr. Smalley will also make a special announcement that you won’t want to miss!

Tuesday, December 11 – Gap Campaign – Today we welcome your calls as we praise God for using Faith Radio to lead people to Christ and deepen their faith. We ask for your continued prayers and financial partnership on behalf of the ministry!

Wednesday, December 12 – Gap Campaign – Today we welcome your calls as we praise God for using Faith Radio to lead people to Christ and deepen their faith. We ask for your continued prayers and financial partnership on behalf of the ministry!

Thursday, December 13 – Josh Patterson – Creature of the Word – When the good news is declared and applied to God's people, the church understands, embraces, and lives out the reality of Christ's birth, life, death, and resurrection in more than the doctrinal statement. Today Susie talks with Josh Patterson, co-author of the book Creature of the Word: The Jesus-Centered Church. They explore the truth that the gospel impacts all the church IS, and all the church DOES. The gospel is more than the ABCs of Christianity – it’s the whole of Christian life.

Friday, December 14 – Ed Underwood – When God Breaks Your Heart – There is no greater challenge to faith than personal suffering. For Pastor Ed Underwood, this experience came in the form of chronic leukemia. Ed prayed for and believed in God's healing, but as the days passed and his pain became unbearable, he wrestled with why an all-powerful God was not helping him. Today Susie talks with Ed about his book, When God Breaks Your Heart. They look at the story of Lazarus and his sisters Mary and Martha as we find comfort during difficulty, are inspired to ask for the impossible, and discover a God Whose heart breaks with yours.

Saturday, December 15 – John Ortberg – Who Is This Man – He is history's most familiar figure. His impact on the world is immense and non-accidental. From the Dark Ages to Post-Modernity he is the man who won't go away. He did not brashly defend his movement in the spirit of a rising political or military leader. He did not lay out a case that history would judge superior in all future books. He made history by starting in a humble place, in a spirit of love and acceptance, and allowing each person space to respond. Today Susie welcomes well-known pastor and author John Ortberg to the show to talk about his book, Who Is This Man? We explore how Jesus' influence has swept over history, art, science, government, medicine, and education and how his vision for us to lead lives of dignity, compassion, forgiveness, and hope continues to haunt and challenge humanity today.

December 3 - 8, 2012

Monday, December 3 – Catherine Hickem – Heaven In Her Arms – 2,000 years ago, a young woman named Mary said ‘yes’ to God, and raised His Son. She walked with Jesus from His birth until His death and set an amazing example of faith for women to follow. On the next Live the Promise Susie welcomes back author Catherine Hickem to talk about her new book, Heaven In Her Arms: Why God Chose Mary to Raise Her Son, and What It Means For You.

Tuesday, December 4 – Per Nilsen (In Studio) – Failure and the Christian – ‘The Christian life is built on an acceptance of failure.’ What does this mean, and how is it freeing for us? On the next Live the Promise Susie and Pastor Per Nilsen talk about the solid truth that while we experience failure, Christ’s love means we are NOT failures. Our faith in Him is rooted in our acceptance of our faults while rejoicing in His victory. Listen in to learn how.

Wednesday, December 5 – Lisa Bevere – Lioness Arising – What does it mean to be a woman in God’s kingdom? Today Susie talks again with author and speaker Lisa Bevere of Messenger International. We’re taking a fresh look at her book Lioness Arising and the unique gifts God has given to women for passion, purpose, and prowess.

Thursday, December 6 – Brady Boyd – Sons and Daughters – Do you love Jesus? Are you living in the truth that you belong in His family? Pastor Brady Boyd of New Life Church joins Susie to talk about his new book, Sons and Daughters. We’ll explore how to live in God’s family and embrace our new identity as God’s child, holy and dearly loved.

Friday, December 7 – Tullian Tchividjian (Recorded) – Glorious Ruin – It seems almost impossible in the midst of it, but the truth is that God in His power uses our pain for His glory. How can we find comfort in this? On the next Live the Promise we hear from pastor Tullian Tchividjian, grandson of Billy Graham. He’s written a new book titled Glorious Ruin. We learn how God works to accomplish powerful things when we’re in the valley of suffering.

Saturday, December 8 – Josh Weidmann – Honest to God – Sometimes the most difficult thing to do is be honest with God about our dreams, struggles, and disappointments… but it can also be the most liberating. We long to know there is a God and, yes, a community who is big enough to accept us for who we are and loving enough not to leave us that way. Today Susie talks with Josh Weidmann about his book, Honest to God. We’ll examine heroes of the faith who lived with daring, messy honesty before God and others and see that their example is worth following. Imagine how our relationships and witness would change if Christians everywhere began to live in a more authentic manner!