Podcast appearances and mentions of Ed Stetzer

Singleness is often viewed as a “plan B” by our culture and the church, and sometimes even by single people who feel they’re missing out on their “happy ever after”. But what if we could reframe the conversation around singleness? Ed Stetzer talks with Danielle Treweek about her book, Single Ever After: A Biblical Vision for the Significance of Singleness and the biblical significance of singleness, and how both marriage and singleness serve as unique signposts to our eternal future on Ed Stetzer Live. Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program. To donate, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer Live, click here.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/edstetzerliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psalm 23 is the most-recited biblical passage at funerals, but it's not about death, it's about the truest life we can live! Guest preacher Ed Stetzer continues our summer series through the Psalms.

What does it mean for the Lord to shine his face upon us... especially when some Christians are wrestling with their faith? Ed Stetzer talks with Aimee Byrd about her book, Saving Face: Finding Myself, God and One Another Outside a Defaced Church and how we can find what personal message God has to reveal to us. In seeking the presence of Christ in our own reflections, we may find a deeper relationship with our creator on Ed Stetzer Live. Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program. To donate, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer Live, click here.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/edstetzerliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Sermon for the Eighth Sunday after Trinity Matthew 7:15-21 by William Klock In 597 b.c. the Babylonians conquered Judah.  The Babylonian king, Nebuchadnezzar, ordered the deportation of the ruling elite of Jerusalem.  That meant King Jehoiachin, most of the royal family, and thousands of others including many of the priests.  That included Ezekiel.  He had been born into one of the important priestly families.  He was twenty-five years old.  Had everything gone as expected, had everything gone to plan, he would have been ordained a priest at the age of thirty and gone on to serve before the presence of the Lord in the temple.  Instead, with the rest of those Jewish exiles, he sat down by the rivers of Babylon and wept as he remembered Zion—as one of the psalmists put it.  And he wondered how he and his people could ever sing the Lord's song in a strange land. And then, on Ezekiel's thirtieth birthday, he had a vision.  He saw the Lord enthroned in glory and the Lord commissioned him.  Instead of being a priest, the Lord ordained Ezekiel a prophet—a prophet to the exiles and to the people of Judah.  Ezekiel was to announce to his people why they had been defeated and carried off into exile.  He was to accuse his people of their idolatry and of their unfaithfulness to the Lord's covenant.  And he was also to announce that the Lord's judgement on Judah had only just begun.  And so Ezekiel's ministry began with a series of acted out prophecies.  He acted out the coming destruction of Jerusalem with miniatures.  He lay on his side for a year, acting the part of the scapegoat, while eating food cooked over human waste.  He cut off his hair with a sword.  Again, to announce the coming judgement on Jerusalem.  And all for nought.  The Lord told him that no one would listen and they didn't—because Israel's heart was hardened against the Lord. But just because the people wouldn't listen didn't mean Ezekiel's job as a prophet was done.  The Lord gave him another vision, this time of the temple in Jerusalem.  He saw his people worshipping idols in the temple court and then he saw the Lord's glory—the cloud that rested on the ark of the covenant in the holy of holies—he saw that cloud of glory depart from the temple.  And the Lord announced to him that the temple would be destroyed.  Again, because of Israel's idolatry and lack of covenant faithfulness.  Ezekiel accused his people of being like a rebellious wife and like a rampaging lion.  He described Israel and Judah as two shameless and reprobate prostitute sisters.  And he dragged his people into the divine courtroom and put them on trial before the Lord.  They could beg for mercy all they wanted, but the time for mercy had passed.  God's goodness and faithfulness demanded that he judge his people.  For centuries he had shown them his patient mercy, but now is was time for justice.  And that's when word reached Ezekiel that Jerusalem had fallen, the temple had been destroyed, and that the Lord's judgement had come on Judah. But that wasn't the end of Ezekiel's ministry.  The Lord would not leave his people in judgement forever.  If being faithful to his word meant judgement on their unfaithfulness, it also meant restoring them and making them faithful.  And so Ezekiel's prophetic messaged shifted from judgement to hope.  Through him the Lord promised the restoration of his people under a new king, under a David-like messiah.  And the Lord promised to breathe his Spirit into his people to take away their heart of stone and to give them a heart of flesh.  He gave Ezekiel a vision of a valley of dry bones and commanded the prophet to speak his word over those bones.  And the word of the Lord brought them back to life.  It was a promise of new creation.  But the wicked pagan nations still stood in the way of that new creation.  And so the Lord also gave Ezekiel a series of visions in which he defeated the nations.  And then, finally, Ezekiel had a vision of creation set to rights.  That vision begins with a temple.  Not the old temple, but a new one.  A new one infinitely grander and more beautiful than even Solomon's temple.  And after being given a tour of this temple, Ezekiel has a vision of the Lord's glory descending to fill it.  It's the Lord's way of saying that he will not abandon his people forever.  He will be with them again.  And out of this temple's gate flows a stream and as it flows down the mountain from the temple the stream turns into a great river.  Wherever it flows trees and lush vegetation spring up.  And eventually the river flow down into the desert and there it causes a lush garden to grow—Eden restored—a garden named “the Lord is there”. Now, everyone likes that last part.  Everyone wants to hear and to claim for themselves the messages of hope.  No one wants to hear the call to repentance and the warning of coming judgement.  No one would listen to Ezekiel's warnings.  It's not that they didn't hear them—or see them.  It was hard to miss the weird guy playing with action figures or hacking his hair off with a sword or laying on his side and cooking food over poop.  They saw it all.  But they refused to take it to heart.  They were convinced their exile to Babylon was an accident of history, not the Lord's judgement on their idolatry.  But once Ezekiel's prophecies of doom came true, I expect the people were hanging on his every last word of hope.  That's the test of a prophet, after all: does his word come to pass.  Ezekiel's did. And for that reason the people were still hanging onto his words when Jesus came, still looking for and longing for those divine promises to finally be fulfilled.  Because judgement had happened as the prophet foretold, that restoration of the people, that new creation, that new life with God would happen just as surely too.  It was just a matter of time.  So it shouldn't be a surprise that as Jesus preached he drew on the words of the old prophets like Ezekiel.  But it was the same old thing all over again.  The people gathered to hear Jesus preach good news.  They flocked to him for healing and deliverance and miracles that showed the kingdom of God was breaking in.  But they didn't want to hear the warnings.  They gasped when he told them that to see that coming kingdom, to know that garden called “the Lord is there”, they needed righteousness, they needed covenant faithfulness far beyond that of the scribes and Pharisees.  Judgement was coming on Judah again and Jesus was there to create a new people, a new community that would have that righteousness, that would be salt and light, that would be a city on a hill, that would come out the other side of God's judgement to see his kingdom.  The people in Ezekiel's day didn't want to hear that part of the message and neither did the people in Jesus' day.  Ed Stetzer likes to say, “If you want everyone to like you don't be a pastor, go sell ice cream.”  I think Ezekiel (and Jesus) would say the same thing about being a prophet. Our Gospel today is taken from the closing words of Jesus' sermon on the mount.  Jesus has spoken hard words—just as Ezekiel had.  But there was reason to hope.  In him the Lord was finally doing that new thing everyone had been waiting for since the prophets, but Jesus was also condemning their covenant faithlessness and announcing coming judgement.  And so he warns the people—this is Matthew 7:13—“Go in by the narrow gate.  The gate that leads to destruction, you see, is nice and wide and the road going there has plenty of room.  Lots of people go that way.  But the gate leading to life is narrow, and the road going there is a tight squeeze.  Not many people find their way through.”   In other words, “Yes, I know what I've been saying is hard.  Yes, I know it means repentance and turning away from sin and pursuing covenant faithfulness with everything you've got and even then you're going to need God's help, but that's the way to life.  Listen to me, because judgement is coming again and it's coming soon.  (He later told the disciples: before this generation passes away!)  And if you refuse to listen and if you keep going down the wide and easy path you're on, you're as sure to meet that judgement as the people of Ezekiel's day did. “Watch out for false prophets!” Jesus says.  There are people invested in the ways and the ideas and the systems of the present evil age.  They don't want to see you repent and turn back to the Lord.  They know everyone loves ice cream and they're going to show up with a cart full of it and everyone's going to listen to them—because ice cream is a lot more fun than calls to repentance.  “They will come to you dressed like sheep, but inside they are hungry wolves.”  Jesus draws on Ezekiel's condemnation of the leaders of Israel and Judah.  They were like wolves in the midst of the flock, tearing apart the sheep, shedding blood, all for their own gain.  It's always the way of false prophets.  They proclaim what people want to hear.  When the Lord desires repentance, the false prophets proclaim the status quo.  When the Lord desires sacrifice, the false prophets proclaim health and wealth.  When the Lord warns of judgement, the prophets proclaim “Peace!  Peace!”  And so Jesus warns in verse 16, “You'll be able to tell them by the fruit they bear: you don't find grapes growing on thorn-bushes, do you, or figs on thistles?  Well, in the same way, good trees produce good fruit and bad trees produce bad fruit.  Actually, good trees can't produce bad fruit, nor can bad ones produce good fruit.  Every tree that doesn't produce good fruit is cut down and thrown on the fire.  So you must recognise them by their fruits.”   There's never been any shortage of false prophets in the world.  In the Old Testament the test of a prophet was whether or not what he said came to pass.  The punishment for false prophecy was death.  Brothers and Sisters, claiming to speak the very word of the Lord is serious business.  His words are life.  When people claim to speak for the Lord, but speak falsely, it gives people reason to doubt his actual word.  But people took it lightly in Ezekiel's day, people took it lightly in Jesus' day, and far too many people take it lightly today.  The Old Testament test of a prophet still stands: Do his words come to pass?  But when Jesus warned the people, there wasn't time for that.  Judgement was coming soon.  So Jesus gives another way: look at the fruit.  It was a good test then and it's a good test now.  When someone says, “Thus says the Lord,” look at that person's life.  Does their life show the fruit of the Spirit?  Do you see things like love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, and self-control?  Or are they just selling ice cream and getting rich?  It's always amazing to me how many people flock to men and women who claim to work miracles and who claim to speak for God, but the miracles are false, the words are heresy, and the things they say never come to pass.  But it is a testimony to just how much we like ice cream, how much we'd rather hear “Peace, peace!” than a message about repentance.  Look at the fruit.  If the fruit is bad, the tree is bad and there's only one destination for bad trees: the fire—judgement.  Don't end up in the same place. Look for the fruit.  I know the language of the fruit and the gifts of the Spirit is something that developed later with Paul, but I think it's worth noting that Jesus talks here about fruit.  Too many people look for signs—what Paul would call “gifts” of the Spirit.  But even Paul warns these things can be faked.  Signs and wonders aren't necessarily evidence of a true prophet.  Fruit is the evidence. And Jesus goes on, “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven; only people who do the will of my Father in heaven.  On that day lots of people will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, we prophesied in your name, didn't we?  We cast out demons in your name.  We performed lots of powerful deeds in your name.'  Then I will have to say to them, ‘I never knew you.  You're a bunch of evildoers.  Go away from me.'”   “On that day.”  That's language right out of the Old Testament prophets about the coming day of the Lord, about the day of judgement when the Lord will punish evil and vindicate the righteous.  A lot of people thought that just being an Israelite and having the Lord as their God gave them a place in the coming kingdom, but Jesus says that, no, that's not enough.  In fact, he narrows it down even further: a lot of people will think that because they've thought of Jesus as their Lord and done amazing things in his name, that they'll have a place in the kingdom—and not even that will cut it. It's important, I think, to remember here that Jesus isn't talking directly to us.  He was talking to First Century Jews and the judgement he was warning about was the judgement that would come forty years later when the Romans destroyed Jerusalem and the temple.  Those who would survive, those who would see the birth of the kingdom, would be those who truly identified themselves with Jesus in faith.  The people who followed him in the new exodus through baptism and into whom God would pour his Spirit.  They're the ones—not the ones who merely had an appreciation for what Jesus was teaching or thought of him as a great prophet—but the ones who truly recognised the God of Israel at work in Jesus the Messiah and who became part of his family, this new Israel redeemed by his death and given a new heart of flesh by the Holy Spirit.  They would be the dry bones that lived again.  They would be the ones whom God would deliver from the coming judgement.  They're the ones who would live to testify to the nations of the glory of the God of Israel revealed in the cross.  They're the ones who would live to proclaim the good news to the nations. And so Jesus concludes his sermon with a final allusion to Ezekiel.  In verse 24 he says, “So, then, everyone who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.  Heavy rain fell; floods rose up; the winds blew and beat on that house.  It didn't fall, because it was founded on the rock.  And everyone who hears these words of mine and doesn't do them—they will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand.  Heavy rain fell; floods rose up; the winds blew and battered the house—and down it fell.  It fell with a great crash.”   Ezekiel warned the false prophets about the wall they'd built.  It's a pretty clear reference to the temple just as Jesus' “house” here is, too.  The false prophets had built a wall and they'd whitewashed it and it looked great.  It looked like a wall for the ages.  But when the Lord's judgement came, when he sent the rains and the floods and the winds, that wall came crashing down and exposed its builders as the unfaithful and idolatrous false prophets they really were.  The same thing would happen again.  The people of Jerusalem and Judea looked up to the temple as their hope, but Jesus condemns them.  Not this time as whitewashed walls, but as whitewashed tombs.  They went through the motions of faithfulness, they maintained their ritual purity, they proclaimed their love for and their loyalty to God, but their hearts were far from him.  Because God's heart was in Jesus. Jesus had to come to fulfil the prophecies of hope and life.  He'd come to build God's new temple.  Not one whitewashed with false piety, but one washed with his own blood.  Listen to Peter's call in his first epistle: “Come to him, to that living stone.  Men rejected him, but God chose him and values him very highly!  Like living stones yourselves, you are being built up into a spiritual house—a new temple!—to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices that will be pleasing to God through Jesus the Messiah.  That's why it stands in scripture: ‘Look!  I am setting up in Zion a chosen, precious cornerstone.  Believe in him!  You will not be ashamed.'”   The false prophets, the wolves in sheep's clothing, the grifters selling spiritual ice cream, they whitewash false piety, they whitewash selfishness, they whitewash heresies—they whitewash the ugly things of the world.  They proclaim “Peace, peace” in the face of coming judgement.  Brothers and Sisters, don't be duped.  Listen to Jesus.  Stay focused on Jesus.  Think of Peter's confession later in Matthew's Gospel: “You are the Messiah, the son of the living God!”  This is the rock on which Jesus has built his church—his people, his new temple—and not even the gates of hell will overpower it.  Never forget that this is the temple in which his Spirit dwells. Never forget that this the temple from which God's new life flows to the world.  Never forget that this temple is the source of God's new creation.  And it's built on the rock and nothing but the rock that is Jesus. Come to the Lord's Table this morning and be reminded that in Jesus, God has given his own life for you—for us.  Come to the Lord's Table and be reminded that in Jesus, God has breathed his life into our dry bones and made us live again.  Come to the Lord's Table and be reminded that he's made us the precious stones of his temple.  Then be that Spirit-filled and life-giving water that Ezekiel saw flowing out from the temple into the world carrying God's life, carrying his new creation. Let's pray: Gracious Father, in Jesus you have washed us clean from sin and by your Spirit you have renewed our hearts and made the priests of your new temple.  Guard our hearts from the temptations of false prophets and false gods that our desires might always be for you and your kingdom, through Jesus our Lord.  Amen.

Younger and older believers don’t always see eye to eye! But imagine what could be accomplished in the name of Christ if we could better understand each other and turn that understanding into shared purpose and aligned priorities? Ed Stetzer talks with Bryan Chapell about his book, The Multigenerational Church Crisis: Why We Don't Understand Each Other and How to Unite in Mission and how we can open the lines of communication, appreciate the experiences that shaped each generation in your church, and unite in one mission to impact your community and the world on Ed Stetzer Live. Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program. To donate, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer Live, click here.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/edstetzerliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Tim Keller built a lasting legacy in Christian ministry, planting Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City and co-founding the Gospel Coalition. Tim went on to be with the Lord in 2023, but he built a legacy with his teaching on topics ranging from prayer, to suffering, friendship and intimacy with God. Ed Stetzer talks with Pastor and author Matt Smethurst about his book, Tim Keller on the Christian Life, and the lessons we can draw from Tim's teaching that will strengthen us in our walk with Christ on Ed Stetzer Live. Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program. To donate, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer Live, click here.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/edstetzerliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Tim Keller built a lasting legacy in Christian ministry, planting Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City and cofounding the Gospel Coalition. Tim went on to be with the Lord in 2023, but he built a legacy with his teaching on topics ranging from prayer, to suffering, friendship and intimacy with God. Ed Stetzer talks with Pastor and author Matt Smethurst about his book, Tim Keller on the Christian Life: The Transforming Power of the Gospel and the lessons we can draw from Tim's teaching that will strengthen us in our walk with Christ on Ed Stetzer Live. Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program. To donate, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer Live, click here.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/edstetzerliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In today's culture, we have a desire to move from being lonely and disconnected in our relationships to being seen, known, and fully loved. Ed Stetzer talks with Erin Moniz about her book, Knowing and Being Known: Hope for All Our Intimate Relationships and how to transform our relationships with friends and family and how by knowing that we are loved by God is to know our identity in Christ on Ed Stetzer Live. Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program. To donate, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer Live, click here.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/edstetzerliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest speaker Dr. Ed Stetzer shares a powerful message on the tabernacle and the enduring presence of God with His people. From the wilderness to our everyday lives, God has always desired to dwell with us. Discover how His presence sustains, guides, and transforms us—no matter where we are on the journey.

Jesus tells us in Matthew to “love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength”. But how do we love God with our mind? Ed Stetzer talks with A.J. Swoboda about his book, A Teachable Spirit: The Virtue of Learning from Strangers, Enemies and Absolutely Anyone, and how we can develop the discipline of teachability. With the right mindset, we can learn from even the most unexpected places on Ed Stetzer Live. Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program. To donate, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer Live, click here.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/edstetzerliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian disaster relief groups are bringing food, water and supplies, but also emotional and spiritual support to the flood survivors in Texas. The mission is to be the hands and feet of Jesus in a devastating disaster. Ed Stetzer talks with Edward Graham, COO of Samaritan's Purse about the practical and spiritual help that the mission provides in a time of dire need. They'll also talk about ways you can help too, on Ed Stetzer Live. Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program. To donate, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer Live, click here. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/edstetzerliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian disaster relief groups are bringing food, water and supplies, but also emotional and spiritual support to the flood survivors in Texas. The mission is to be the hands and feet of Jesus in a devastating disaster. Ed Stetzer talks with Edward Graham, COO of Samaritan's Purse about the practical and spiritual help that the mission provides in a time of dire need. They'll also talk about ways you can help too, on Ed Stetzer Live. Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program. To donate, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer Live, click here. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/edstetzerliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prominent evangelical Christian thinker Ed Stetzer talks about a legal settlement reached this week between the Internal Revenue Service and the National Religious Broadcasters organization that allows houses of worship and other nonprofits to endorse political candidates without losing their tax-exempt status. Then, Ricky Pruitt of the Kerrville Church of Christ in Texas spoke at a vigil on Wednesday night to remember the more than 120 people who were killed during last week's floods. He shares how the community is helping one another. And, Russia's hours-long assault on Ukraine overnight left at least two people dead. We get the latest from NPR's Joanna Kakissis and hear about Trump's changing policies from NPR's Tom Bowman.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Somewhere along the way, some of us may stop following our heart and start listening to the lies and discouragement that can take residence in our minds. Thoughts of failure or that you're not good enough... those thoughts often popping up when life gets tough. Ed Stetzer talks with Heather Thompson Day about her book, What if I'm Wrong?: Navigaing the Waves of Fear and Failure and how what's hardest to accomplish may be our greatest area of passion and purpose.... And how with our reliance on God, we can find fulfillment in everything we do, from work, to rest and our relationships on Ed Stetzer Live. Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program. To donate, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer Live, click here.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/edstetzerliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus was never in a hurry to be anywhere other than where he was, trusting and obeying his Father. Could the same be said of us? Ed Stetzer talks with Megan Fate Marshman about her book, Relaxed: Walking with the One Who is Not Worried about a Thing and how we can know peace, purpose, and contentment even amid life's stresses and discouragements on Ed Stetzer Live. Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program. To donate, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer Live, click here.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/edstetzerliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Message from Ed Stetzer on June 22, 2025

We all think we want more control. When our relationships are strained, when the future is uncertain, we think control promises security and peace. The problem is, the more we seek control, the more anxiety it gives us. Ed Stetzer sits down with Sharon Hodde Miller to discuss her book, The Cost of Control: Why We Crave it, the Anxiety it Gives Us and the Real Power God Promises, and the problems we have in seeking control and the real power God has given us in Christ, to exercise influence over ourselves and our lives on Ed Stetzer Live. Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program. To donate, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer Live, click here.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/edstetzerliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s never been anyone in history as radical as Jesus. As His followers we are called to be like him. We can live as Jesus did – be radical like He was – because as Christians, Jesus lives in us and wants to live through us. Ed Stetzer will talk with Greg Stier about his book, Radical Like Jesus and how we can put into practice the rhythms, activities and actions that Jesus modeled throughout His life on Ed Stetzer Live. Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program. To donate, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer Live, click here.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/edstetzerliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Secularism has run rife through many of our cities. People look to media, politics and the culture for fulfillment. Ed Stetzer has traveled to London to talk about this issue with Graham Miller and Ben Virgo. They'll talk about the ways to share the good news with a culture that does not know God on Ed Stetzer Live.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/edstetzerliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump-Musk feud explodes online, turns personal with Epstein comments and contract threats Ed Stetzer on X: ""The Abuse of Unchecked Celebrity: Lessons for the Church" As this Michael Tait / Newsboys story inevitably gains global attention, it once again raises serious questions about accountability, the dangers of celebrity culture, and how the church should respond. https://t.co/L8MfYo9OMd" / X National Donut Day deals: Free food at Dunkin', Krispy Kreme, more Brandon Lake Receives Backlash for Warning Worship Music May Alienate Outsiders These college kids are swearing off smartphones. It's sparking a movement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After extensive research, the data is in!  Americans are turning back to the Bible for answers and hope! Ed Stetzer is in for Chris Brooks and he's taking a deeper look into the driving forces behind this renewed interest in the Scripture. He will also help us discern how to thoughtfully respond to the spiritual realities of our time!  Today's resource: State of the Bible USA 2025 Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Still Standing

Ed Stetzer takes the host seat, joined by David Kinnaman, author and CEO of Barna Group, for a timely discussion on how the Church can meet its challenges in the years ahead. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss! Today's resource: Ed's article: GenZ is Returning to Christianity Check out the StateoftheChurch.com, too! Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Still Standing

How do we get a life of fruitful obedience when we're exhausted, anxious, and busy? Jesus tells and shows us the way in his most famous sermon, The Sermon on the Mount. Ed Stetzer talks with Bryce Hales and Ashley Hales about their Bible study, A Fruitful Life: Discovering Jesus' Invitation in the Sermon on the Mount and how by diving into that sermon, we can explore a life of living and loving as Jesus did on Ed Stetzer Live. Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program. To donate, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer Live, click here.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/edstetzerliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Within Roman society, the earliest Christians stood out for the oddness of their beliefs and practices. They worshiped God in strange ways, and practiced religion in a whole new way that would have been viewed as bizarre to other religions at the time. Ed Stetzer talks with Nijay Gupta about his book, Strange Religion: How the First Christians were Weird, Dangerous and Compelling and how these early Christians and how their stories can be an encouragement and hope for us today on Ed Stetzer Live. Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program. To donate, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer Live, click here.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/edstetzerliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus' life on earth has had the greatest impact on human history than any other. We see his life and story in the four gospels, but the book of Acts takes us further into him impact. Ed Stetzer talks with Doug Huffman about his book, The Story of Jesus Continues and the book of Acts and Jesus' story. They'll also share how studying this book can have a big impact on our own lives on Ed Stetzer Live. Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program. To donate, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer Live, click here.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/edstetzerliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s church finds itself torn between proclaiming the gospel and competing cultural messages. So how do we live out the gospel, to break through the noise of the culture and really penetrate our communities through word and deed? Ed Stetzer talks with Kevin Palau about ways to reach the unchurched around us with the good news that can have a real impact on Ed Stetzer Live. Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program. To donate, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer Live, click here.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/edstetzerliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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As believers, we have received unimaginable grace from the Father. Unfortunately, we often separate our spiritual life from our everyday lives. Ed Stetzer talks with Jessup University President John Jackson about how we can partner with the Holy Spirit to step into the fullness of all God and unleash the redemptive presence of Jesus in our homes, workplaces and communities on Ed Stetzer Live. Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program. To donate, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer Live, click here.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/edstetzerliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over 40 million Americans have dechurched in the last 25 years alone, and multiple generations have been raised to believe the most spiritual thing they can do is follow God by following their heart - right out of the church. Ed Stetzer talks with Brad Edwards about his book, The Reason for Church: Why the Body of Christ still matters in an age of Anxiety, Division and Radical Individualism, and how the current cultural crisis of loneliness, stress, and anxiety can provide compelling reasons to come back to church on Ed Stetzer Live. Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program. To donate, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer Live, click here.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/edstetzerliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Work matters to God. Whether you’re a parent, a bus driver, an artist, a doctor or an engineer – God cares about your work. Ed Stetzer talks with Dr. Peter Jacobs and Jessica Tanoesoedibjo in Indonesia about the work they do in the marketplace and how all of our work can be used for God's glory on Ed Stetzer Live. Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program. To donate, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer Live, click here.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/edstetzerliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve discusses the bill making its way through the Colorado state legislature that would take parental custody away if parents don't use their toddlers' preferred pronouns and wonders why the Colorado church is apparently MIA. Then, Bob Vander Plaats from the Family Leader joins the show to react to the shocking news that Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds (R) will not seek re-election. Hour Two is another round of Ask Deace Anything, featuring questions from his audience on Instagram. Finally, Seth Gruber from the White Rose Resistance joins the program to expose Ed Stetzer, who was appointed to lead Biola's seminary. TODAY'S SPONSORS: TECOVAS: https://www.tecovas.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=steve& and save 10% when you sign up for email and texts PREBORN: https://give.preborn.com/preborn/media-partner?sc=IABSD0123RA JASE MEDICAL: https://jasemedical.com/ and enter code “DEACE” at checkout for a discount on your order KING OF KINGS: https://www.angel.com/tickets/king-of-kings?utm_medium=partner&affid=185&oid=77&_ef_transaction_id=2986acf388e54c8db4b83eff4beb87f8&utm_source=ef_Blaze%20Media&utm_campaign=STEVE BIRCH GOLD: Text STEVE to 989898 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever wonder what it's like to be on mission for your faith in a land across the world? Ed Stetzer has traveled to Indonesia and is talking with pastors Michael Chrisdion and Tezar Putra who are reaching the region for Christ on Ed Stetzer Live. Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program. To donate, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer Live, click here.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/edstetzerliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grace is one of the most important concepts in Christianity, and it’s also one of the most misunderstood, misapplied, and most abused. But when we encounter the grace of Jesus it can dramatically alter our lives. Ed Stetzer talks with Pastor Joby Martin about his book, Run Over by the Grace Train and the incomparable gift of God's grace and how to receive it in a powerful and life-changing way on Ed Stetzer Live. Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program. To donate, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer Live, click here.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/edstetzerliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that Pastor Brian Brodersen has transitioned out of the Senior Pastor role at Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa, what does the future hold for him and for CGN?This season we will be talking about what's on the horizon for Calvary Global Network, as well as some projects that are currently in the works.Guests this season will include Alistair Begg, Ed Stetzer, and others, and we will be highlighting the work of Calvary Chapel and CGN churches in Mexico, Germany, and more.Our goal is to create content that is encouraging and helpful to you, as you pursue God's calling for your life.The CGN Podcast is the official podcast of the Calvary Global Network (CGN).Episodes will be released every two weeks on Wednesdays. Subscribe today, and keep an eye out for new episodes coming soon.

Many of us long to make a meaningful impact for Christ in our communities but feel inadequate, awkward, and afraid of accidentally causing offense. How can we communicate the life-giving invitation of Jesus in a better way? Ed Stetzer talks with Derwin Gray about his book, Lit Up for Love and how to share the gospel with authenticity, to become a beacon of light in a world desperate for love and belonging on Ed Stetzer Live. Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program. To donate, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer Live, click here. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/edstetzerliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever found your mind wandering when you've tried to pray? Or maybe you've felt like you didn't know the "right" words to say to God? Ed Stetzer talks with Kyle Strobel about his book, Where Prayer Becomes Real: How Honesty with God Transforms Your Soul and about how you can fearlessly draw near to God by just being honest with Him. Through this, you can experience being fully known and fully loved on Ed Stetzer Live.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/edstetzerliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lot of Christians ask whether we're living in the end times. Max Lucado believes God wants us to be prepared, not scared; informed, not intimidated. Ed Stetzer talks with Max about his book What Happens Next: A Traveler's Guide Through the End of This Age and what the Bible says about heaven's timeline that will empower you to face the future with faith and hope on Ed Stetzer Live. Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program. To donate, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer Live, click here.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/edstetzerliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God has created us uniquely to not only enjoy beauty, but to also create the beautiful. Ed Stetzer talks with pastor and theologian Matthew Capps about his book, Drawn by Beauty: Awe and Wonder in the Christian Life and the way our spirits are formed by God through the beautiful experiences that He offers. By taking in the wondrous beauty of God's creation, we can appreciate His divine presence in the things of this world that are truly awe inspiring on Ed Stetzer Live. Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program. To donate, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer Live, click here. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/edstetzerliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The church has been in confusing times before and, fortunately, the early Christians left us a rope to help us find our way home. Ed Stetzer talks with Glenn Packiam about his book, What's a Christian Anyway? and the power of The Nicene Creed. The Creed, born in an ancient time of controversy, confusion, and disunity much like today, is not just a statement of beliefs, but is a path to becoming faithful witnesses to the way of Jesus on Ed Stetzer Live. Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program. To donate, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer Live, click here.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/edstetzerliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Clark talks about the difference between preaching to a pre-Christian and post-Christian culture and how to do both effectively so that you can reach people and grow your church. Plus, Mark and Carey discuss how to leverage your unique gifting and quirks. Mark shares how he's learned to preach and lead with Tourettes Syndrome and OCD. And he discusses how to solve the problem of life for an anxious generation.

As we celebrate 25 years of God's faithfulness to us at Highpoint, we look back with gratefulness to see how God has worked in us and through us. In today's message, Dr. Ed Stetzer reminds us that God started, sustains, and secures His church.   This message was originally preached at Highpoint Church on Sunday, February 23, 2025 Message title: Building a Church God's Way Passage: Philippians 1:6   For more info about Highpoint Church, or to find a location near you, visit our website at https://highpoint.church.   Connect with Dr. Stetzer on X and Instagram @edstetzer, or find more resources at https://edstetzer.com

When tragedy strikes, it's hard to know how to move forward. Many families grieve the loss of loved ones, broken relationships, or feeling alone due in their difficult circumstances. Ed Stetzer talks with Pastor John Onwuchekwa about the We Go On Tour and how we can trust God amidst life's hardships and draw strength from our faith to move forward on Ed Stetzer Live. Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program. To donate, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer Live, click here.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/edstetzerliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian Apologist Wesley Huff recently debated Billy Carson, which led to an appearance on the Joe Rogan Show. In both cases, Wes demonstrated a powerful approach to apologetics. In this episode, Carey outlines four best practices Wes embodied and offers five takeaways for every leader looking to engage the culture in conversations about Christianity.

Some of us feel that we fall into the same destructive patterns over and over again. No matter how hard we try to break the cycle, we keep arriving back at the same broken point. Ed Stetzer talks with Tori Hope Petersen about her book, Breaking the Patterns that Break You and ways that we can break free from destructive personal, relational and generational patterns that hurt us... And how we can find healing and hope that can change our lives on Ed Stetzer Live. Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program. To donate, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer Live, click here.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/edstetzerliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anchor Passage: 1 Chronicles 29:12-16Some have guilted Christians for not being poor or not suffering enough. Others have said, "If you are not healthy and wealthy then something is wrong with your faith.” What does Scripture say? Join us this week as we put this question on the table.First Time? Start Here: https://rock.marinerschurch.org/connectcardCan we pray for you? https://rock.marinerschurch.org/page/692You can find information for all our Mariners congregations, watch more videos, and learn more about us and our ministries on our website https://www.marinerschurch.org/---------------------------------------------------------------- FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marinerschurch • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marinerschurch • Twitter: https://twitter.com/marinerschurch • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marinerschurch • Online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariners.online-------------------------------------------------------------------- Support the ministry and help us reach people worldwide: https://www.marinerschurch.org/give/Like podcasts? Check out more from Mariners Church https://www.marinerschurch.org/podcast-channels/

The Christian Outlook - January 18, 2025 Greg Seltz turns to Ed Stetzer, Dean of the Talbot School of Theology, for a look at the brutal fires that have ravaged Los Angeles. They discuss the importance of Christians demonstrating peace and love in response to tragedy, while reflecting on the evolving state of the church and its role in today's society. Greg Seltz and Jeanne Mancini, outgoing president of the March for Life, discuss the pro-life movement's focus on changing hearts and minds about abortion, and the value of every life and the importance of supporting mothers. Bill Bunkley turns to Adam Rasmussen who serves with George Barna at the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University to discuss the impact of Christian voters in the 2024 presidential election. Andy Bales and Mike Minter, part-time pastor at Rolling Hills Community Church in Franklin, TN, discuss the importance of trusting God's character during life changes, highlighting how significance comes from being a child of God rather than from worldly roles. For the full conversation, click here. John Hall and Kathy Emmons invite Sarah Zylstra of the Gospel Coalition to shares the story of Pat Forrester, a former senior NASA executive and astronaut, who left his job to serve as a development director for 9 Marks, drawn by its impactful mission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode three of Pastoring in a Partisan Age, Ed Stetzer talks about how to lead in an age of outrage. What happens when your political win matters more than your moral views? Should pastors preach on political agendas? How do church leaders speak about the issues of today's culture without being swallowed by partisanship?  Ed discusses why he thinks 2024 will be more divided than 2020 (but why the church is better prepared), what happens when your political win matters more than your moral views, and much more.   Show Notes Ultimate Guide to Healthy Church Conflict On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork   This episode is sponsored by: COMPASSION Bring a mission focus to YOUR church, and then watch God use YOUR church to impact the world. I encourage you to connect with my friends at Compassion - find out more at www.compassion.com/carey.   CHURCH.TECH Feel confident using AI for ministry ethically and responsibly with Church.Tech. Visit Church.tech and use code CAREY for 25% off your first three months.   Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network