May 19 - 24, 2014

Monday, May 19 – Tullian Tchividjian – One-Way Love – Real life is long on law and short on grace—the demands never stop, the failures pile up, and fear sets in. We are all in need of some relief. To unpack this, Susie is talking with pastor Tullian Tchividjian. We spend time exploring the power of raw, unflinching grace to set us free and set the world on fire. Tullian’s book is One-Way Love: Inexhaustible Grace for an Exhausted World.

Tuesday, May 20 – Carol Lund and Tim Olson (In Studio) – Dare to Dream – The life of a single mom is challenging, messy, and sometimes lonely. How can we support and minister to the women in our churches who are carrying the load by themselves? Listen as Susie talks with Carol Lund of Bridging the Gap. They unpack God’s heart for single parents and talk about an upcoming conference for single mothers!

Wednesday, May 21 – Andy Crouch – Playing God – Power can corrupt, when turned for selfish reasons. But it can also be used to bring life, fight injustice, and create beauty. Listen as Susie is joined by Andy Crouch, executive editor of Christianity Today. We take a fresh look at power, humility, and what it means to use our position for God.

Thursday, May 22 – Mark Batterson (Recorded) – All In – Following Christ means living a radical life of surrender – in other words, being All In. Listen to Susie’s conversation with author and pastor Mark Batterson of National Community Church. We explore what it means to follow Christ no matter what the cost.

Friday, May 23 – Matt Keller (Recorded) – God of the Underdogs – Do you feel too weak or broken to be used by God? Here’s an enduring truth: God is powerful enough to use even the least of us. Author and pastor Matt Keller says God delights in using ‘underdogs’ for His purposes, and he joins us to explain why.

Saturday, May 24 – Emily Freeman – A Million Little Ways – Do you consider yourself to be an artist? The truth is, God wired you to cultivate and edify the world around you. On the weekend edition of Live the Promise we hear Susie’s discussion with author Emily Freeman. We look at how to uncover our God-given gifts and explore how to reflect His glory in a million little ways.

May 12 - 17, 2014

Monday, May 12 – Lisa-Jo Baker – Surprised by Motherhood – Motherhood is more than a serious of checklists and parenting books. Listen to Susie’s conversation with author Lisa-Jo Baker. She shares her own adventure of resisting, and then embracing, the journey and lessons of motherhood, and we talk about how to honor women who step into the parenting world.

Tuesday, May 13 – Shaunti Feldhahn – The Good News About Marriage – A common statistic in today’s culture is that fifty percent of all marriages end in divorce. But is that actually true? Listen as researcher Shaunti Feldhahn returns to the program. We uncover myths, truths, and how to build a healthy marriage according to God’s original design!

Wednesday, May 14 – Tim Sisarich (Recorded) – Irreplaceable – The tide of the culture is moving away from the biblical view of marriage and family. On this edition of Live the Promise, Susie welcomes Tim Sisarich. We talk about Irreplaceable, a compelling new documentary from Focus on the Family that examines the importance of mothers and fathers in the life of a child.

***This is an encore presentation of this interview, to promote the second national screening of Irreplaceable on May 15.***

Thursday, May 15 – Eric and Leslie Ludy – Wrestling Prayer – When is the last time that you spent time wrestling with God in prayer? Do you believe He has the power to answer? Eric and Leslie Ludy of Ellerslie Ministry return to unpack what it means to go hard after something in prayer and faith. Eric and Leslie’s book is Wrestling Prayer.

Friday, May 16 – Jeff Kinley – As in the Days of Noah – Jesus told His followers to be watchful and ready for His return. What does that mean for us today? On this edition of Live the Promise, Susie welcomes Jeff Kinley of Main Thing Ministries to the program. We explore the sweep of Bible prophecy and how to read the ‘signs of the times’ that signal Jesus’ return.

Saturday, May 17 – Renee Swope – A Confident Heart – Many women wrestle with the feeling of not being good enough, smart enough, pretty enough. How can we learn to let God define and speak to us? On the weekend edition of Live the Promise Susie’s guest is author and Proverbs 31 speaker Renee Swope. We talk about how to embrace our identity and fulfill our God-given purpose.

May 5 - 10, 2014

Monday, May 5 – Susie (Recorded) – Embracing Your Purpose – What are the things that keep you from moving forward in your faith and sense of purpose - fear, self-preservation, self-ambition? Do you wrestle with doubt when it comes to His plan for your life? Listen as Susie unpacks a message from her book, Your Beautiful Purpose. We talk about how to overcome fear and other obstacles and step out in faith, into the calling God puts in front of you. 

Tuesday, May 6 – Susie (Recorded) – Trusting in God – What does it mean to trust God? Do you struggle to let go of things and know that He has your ultimate good in mind? On this edition of Live the Promise Susie is unpacking another message from her book, Your Beautiful Purpose. We talk about how to lay down our will and learn to live in God’s will. Trusting God is a choice and a process, and she shares a few important ways we can lean into God’s promises for our lives.

Wednesday, May 7 – Susie (Recorded) – Hearing God’s Voice – God speaks to us through His Word, His people, and our circumstances. But how can we know that we’re really hearing His voice? Listen to Susie share more from her book, Your Beautiful Purpose. We talk about how to train ourselves to hear our Heavenly Father’s voice, and Susie shares some tools we can use when we’re looking for God’s guidance in our lives.

Thursday, May 8 – Susie (Recorded) – Believe God’s Word – Are you able to lean on the Word of God? Listen as Susie shares more from her book, Your Beautiful Purpose. She unpacks how to have active faith, and what it looks like to build more trust into your walk with the Lord. God’s promises are always true, and we talk about how to walk in them.

Friday, May 9 – Susie (Recorded) – Finding High Ground – When God’s about to bring you into a new thing, it’s a good idea to take a wider look at the promise. On this edition of Live the Promise Susie unpacks the next section of her book, Your Beautiful Purpose. We look at how to find high ground and see your life and future land from God’s perspective.

Saturday, May 10 – Susie – Take New Territory – In Christ, we have the victory in every area of life, including our calling. On the weekend edition of Live the Promise, we hear Susie unpack the final section of her book, Your Beautiful Purpose. God’s put a call in front of you, He’s prepared you for it, He’s given you perspective, and now it’s time to claim that new territory. We talk about what that looks like.

April 29 - May 3, 2014

Monday, April 28 – Juli Slattery – Pulling Back the Shades – God wired us as sexual beings for a purpose. How can we redeem the culture’s view of sex and embrace purity? On the next Live the Promise, Susie talks with Dr. Juli Slattery. We talk about the damaging effects of books like Fifty Shades of Grey and look at God’s original design for sex within marriage.

Tuesday, April 29 – Carol Kent – Unquenchable – Throughout history, God has described His glory as a powerful, unquenchable fire. Is that fire present in your own life? Listen as Susie’s good friend Carol Kent returns to the program. They explore the awesome power and glory of God and the light He puts in every believer.

Wednesday, April 30 – Warren Wiersbe/Dan Adler (In Studio) –Promises and Prayer – Prayer is a powerful tool. Listen to Susie’s discussion with Dr. Warren Wiersbe about powerful, five-word statements from the New Testament that drive us to praise. Then Dan Adler joins us to talk about the National Day of Prayer, and how we can join together to pray for our nation.

Thursday, May 1 – Craig von Buseck (Recorded) – Praying the News –Recent media has been filled with earthquakes, ferry disasters, 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-zeck). Craig helps us to answer that question and talk about his book, Praying the News.

Friday, May 2 – Tim Sisarich (Recorded) – Irreplaceable – The tide of the culture is moving away from the biblical view of marriage and family. On this edition of Live the Promise, Susie welcomes Tim Sisarich. We talk about Irreplaceable, a compelling new documentary from Focus on the Family that examines the importance of mothers and fathers in the life of a child.

Saturday, May 3 – Christin Ditchfield – Overcoming Fear – For many women, fear can be a force that paralyzes them and keeps them from living in true freedom. On the weekend edition of Live the Promise we hear Susie’s conversation with radio host Christin Ditchfield. They talk about the negative effects of living in fear, and how to use the Word of God to move past it. Christin’s book is What Women Should Know About Facing Fear.

April 21 - 26, 2014

Monday, April 21 – Tim Sisarch – Irreplaceable – The tide of the culture is moving away from the biblical view of marriage and family. Listen as Susie welcomes Tim Sisarich. We talk about Irreplaceable, a compelling new documentary from Focus on the Family that examines the importance of mothers and fathers in the life of a child.

Tuesday, April 22 – John Ortberg (Recorded) – Soul Keeping – What does it mean to care for your soul? How can we rediscover the deep connection between our soul and God? Listen as pastor and author John Ortberg joins Susie. He helps us unpack the importance of digging into real faith and building a deep relationship with God.

Wednesday, April 23 – Elisa Morgan – The Beauty of Broken – God can use every one of us, regardless of our baggage. Listen as Susie talks with Elisa Morgan. She shares her own journey, from leading MOPS to walking through brokenness in her own family. They talk about what it means for God to redeem our legacy.

Thursday, April 24 – Elyse Fitzpatrick – Found in Him – Incarnation is an amazing truth of the Christian faith. God came down and lived among us! Listen to Susie’s discussion with author and speaker Elyse Fitzpatrick. We talk about what it means that God became Man, and what it means that we can be found in Him.

Friday, April 25 – Aaron Shust (Recorded) – The Artist’s Corner – God can use music to minister to us in every season. Susie welcomes singer-songwriter Aaron Shust back to the program. We revisit his latest CD, Morning Rises, and unpack his faith journey while listening to his newest songs.

Saturday, April 26 – Christin Ditchfield – Overcoming Fear – For many women, fear can be a force that paralyzes them and keeps them from living in true freedom. On the weekend edition of Live the Promise we hear Susie’s conversation with radio host Christin Ditchfield. They talk about the negative effects of living in fear, and how to use the Word of God to move past it. Christin’s book is What Women Should Know About Facing Fear.