Podcasts about faith radio

Many Christians feel it—but don't know how to name it. Their faith isn't gone, but it's not as strong as it once was. Convictions feel harder to hold. Cultural pressure feels harder to resist. And slowly, belief begins to drift. Pastor Aaron Graham shares from his book, "Unshakable Faith: How to Stand Firm in a Culture of Lies." Check out Susie's podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Dr. Troy Spurrill of the Synapse Center for Health and Healing joins Susie to talk about building resilience, joy, and optimism into your life. He also answers some listener health questions. Dr. Troy's non-profit is State of Grace Foundation. Find out more here.  Check out Susie's podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Won't you revive us again, so your people can rejoice in you? (Psalm 85:6) Tom Phillips, Vice President of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and author of Ignite Your Passion for Jesus, talks about the history of revival, how the important part pray plays in revival and reminds us that Jesus is praying for us continually. Check out Susie's podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

On this special Faith Radio Day of Prayer and Praise edition of The Reconnect, political scientist Adam Carrington, who also serves as the chaplain for the Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs, talks about good models for prayer found in his parents and in resources like the Anglican "Book of Common Prayer" to help guide and fuel our prayers.  National Day of Prayer Taskforce's Kathy Branzell talks about what it means to celebrate in prayer.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here 

On this special Faith Radio Day of Prayer and Praise edition of The Reconnect, Carmen helps us look at the headlines that frustrate us and the situations in our lives that make us want to give up.  In the midst all those things, we can turn to our great and sovereign God who has the whole world in His hands.  So we can turn to Him in prayer.  Christina Hannan of the Praying Through Scripture podcast talks about the loss of her youngest child last year and the deep feelings of being bruised.  Even when...especially when...we feel beat down, it's one of the best times to remember what is true about God and His tender care.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here 

Are the pain and struggles of life snuffing out your wonder? Tyler Staton talks about his book, "After Amen: 50 Days of Poetry and Prayer." After his shocking advanced-stage cancer diagnosis, Tyler found himself cast into a wilderness. He shares how his practices awakened in him a new appreciation for how God uses beauty and the ordinary to draw us to himself.  Check out Susie's podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Lionshare's Dave Buehring and Carmen continue talking through a series of conversations around "Your Season, Your Calling."  This time, they look at those in the 50's and 60's.  It's often a time you hit convergence:  where you have a more refined understanding of your giftedness and calling, and you sense the internal grace that helps you to zero in on what you should be doing in life.  Luke Moon from 2Hammers and Generation Zion updates us the state of negotiations between the US and Iran.  Much of it rides on Israel's efforts to de-tooth the Iran-backed terror group Hezbollah in Lebanon.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here 

Carmen talks about a Washington Post report on how former congresswoman and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was heavily influenced by her spiritual guru Chris Butler of the Science of Identity Foundation (a breakaway group from Hare Krishna), even to the point that Butler was ordering her to push for various policies and writing her communications.  She also talks about Vice President JD Vance's new memoir "Communion" around his faith journey.  Apologist Rob Phillips, author of "What Every Christian Should Know About the Trinity," addresses the profound truth of how God can be one being and yet be three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here   

This message was inspired by Susie's book "Waking Up to the Goodness of God." Check out Susie's podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Why does trusting God feel so natural in some areas of life—and so difficult in others? Could it be that your struggle isn't just internal but part of a deeper spiritual battle over your identity? Susie shares from her upcoming book, "More Than You Can Imagine: What God Does When You Trust Him." Originally aired June 15, 2026 Check out Susie's podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

There's no avoiding pain in this world. Whether it's in the form of betrayal, trauma, illness, grief, or abandonment, we've all experienced the kind of pain that completely consumes us and transforms how we show up in the world. Toni Collier shares from her book, "Don't Try This Alone: How to Build Deep Community When You Want to Hide from Your Pain." Listen to Dr. Curt Thompson on Confessional Communities here Originally aired October 28, 2025 Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

On this Juneteenth, Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about some of the better movies and entertainment offerings around the holiday.  He also reviews Toy Story 5, and how being online has affected us.  Ramon Pastrano from Third Sphere talks about the history around Juneteenth, why it's important to the whole Church, and how we can move to a more united, while diverse, community of believers.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here 

On this Juneteenth show, Pastor Mark DeYmas of Mosaic Church of Central Arkansas, author of "Disruption," talks about the beauty of bringing diverse people together in one congregation as they both worship and work together to impact their community for Jesus.  Apologist Daniel DeWitt dispells a common misunderstanding about how much Jesus really talked about Heaven and the coming kingdom.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here 

Have you ever closed your Bible and thought, What did I just read? Or maybe you have tried to read the Bible in a year, but quit when it felt confusing. Tara Leigh Cobble joins me on the next Susie Larson Live to share from her book, "The Bible Recap 365-Day Chronological Study Bible." Some resources mentioned: The Bible Recap Faith Life Bible Blue Letter Bible Desiring God Check out Susie's podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Time of Grace's Mike Novotny, author of "Newlywed:  A Christian Guide for Loving Year One," points out that so much attention is paid by many engaged couples on the ceremony, but not on the assumptions and expectations each has about married life.  How do you work through these assumptions and expectations to develop a common gameplan for the marriage.  Pastor Bob Castro offers an analysis of the spiritual elements of the epic sermon in Steven Spielberg movie "Disclosure Day." Does it really undercut belief in a Creator God and the Christian faith? The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here   

Austin Gravley of the What Would Jesus Tech podcast talks about how the Federal government has put restrictions on Anthropic's release of their Fable model.  What are the implications?  Plus, China announces the approval of a brain chip, bypassing Elon Musk's Neuralink efforts.  Would you put a chip in your head?  Sports Spectrum's Jason Romano celebrates the 2026 FIFA World Cup and talks about several of the players who are Christians, and how they are pointing people to Jesus during the games through The King's Return campaign.     The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

We live in an outrage culture. Social media thrives on anger, and people are more divided than ever. Anger feels justified, but it's exhausting, isolating, and ultimately destructive. Brant Hansen shares from his book, "Living Unoffended: The Joy of Simple Peace in An Angry, Anxious World." Check out Susie's podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Bill English of Bible and Business and On Path Coaching addresses the top 5 moral failures of business owners and leaders that lead to broken workplaces. Bill also talks about Elon Musk becoming the world's first trillionaire.  Is his wealth a moral problem?  Kelly Kapic, author of "When the Journey Hurts," talks about suffering.  It's real!  How do you find meaning in the midst of it?  How do we grow to be like Christ when He suffered? The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Pastor Daryl Crouch, executive director of Everyone's Wilson, helps us thing about not just Father's Day, but helping us to related to God as our Heavenly Father. That can be hard when your experience with your earthly father may not have been healthy or good.  How can knowing God inform your view of fathers and, if you're a dad, your view of fathering?  Alfonso Espinosa, author of "Contending for Christ Through the Creed," dispells a lot of notions about our future:  we will not be disembodied spirits, or be reincarnated.  Our hope is that our bodies will be resurrected, made new, and glorified.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Dr. Rob Reimer talks about how to care for your soul by taking a look at your regular practices and asking if they are making you more loving.  Dr. Rob Reimer's book "Soul Care: 7 Transformational Principles for a Healthy Soul." Find out more about Soul Care Ecourses here (For 20% off ecourses, use this case-sensitive code: SUSIE) Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Along with talking about the NY Knicks winning the NBA Championship, The Briefing's Nick Pitts reflects a recent NBC poll about what about how American's feel the American dream is slipping away. But do they really see the lifestyle creep they are living in?  Plus, Etsy witches?  Luke Moon of 2Hammers and Generation Zion comments on the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran. So little is known about it.  What does it mean?  How does it affect Israel?  He also talks about the Generation Zion-Israel on Campus Coalition Summit for college students later this summer.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Dr. Brick Lantz of the Christian Medical and Dental Association addresses the recent decision by the Cleveland Clinic ending youth transgender procudures, as well Health and Human Services' move to protect the lives of frozen human embryos.  He also talks about a new sunscreen just approved by the FDA.  Vibrant Faith's Rick Lawrence continues talking about Jesus's kindness with us, even when we are dissappointed with Him and what He allows in our lives.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Why does trusting God feel so natural in some areas of life—and so difficult in others? Could it be that your struggle isn't just internal but part of a deeper spiritual battle over your identity? Susie shares from her upcoming book, "More Than You Can Imagine: What God Does When You Trust Him." Check out Susie's podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Carmen talks about the agreement (really a memorandum of understanding) between the US and Iran that was agreed to over the weekend.  What's in it?  How will that affect fuel costs?  How will it affect Israel's conflict with Hezbollah in neighboring Lebanon?  Political scientist Daniel Bennett, author of "Uneasy Citizenship," talks about a recent, very technical, decision in an Alabama capital punishment case.  He also addresses the battle over funding for FISA.  Also, how has the smartphone affected the birth rate?  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

In light of the movie "Disclosure Day," film producer and writer Derrick Warfel, author of the upcoming book "UFOs and God," talks about the biased assumption that alien creatures are kind and not a threat.  But Derrick looks at Scripture and accounts from abductees who claim how they suffered at the hands of "aliens."  Help4Families' founder Denise Shick, author of "Grace and Truth," offers helpful ideas for helping to lovingly and truthly engaging youth around the confusing world of gender ideology, pointing to God's good design for human sexuality.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

This message was inspired by Susie's book "Waking Up to the Goodness of God." Check out Susie's podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Are you ready to change your narrative and live a different story? Pastor J.P. Pokluda shares from his book, "Your Story Has a Villain: Identify Spiritual Warfare and Learn How to Defeat the Enemy."  Originally aired June 3, 2026 Check out Susie's podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

When you feel discouraged, there is still hope. Intercessor prayer warriors Rosey and Shannon talk about intercession in the battle and beyond. Streams in the Desert by L. B. Cowman Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Thann Bennett of The Equipped Newsletter and radio show shares about his Uncle Tom and his amazing ability to hide, and how many times the most important things in our lives are in plain sight.  He also talks about his dreams as a kid to be Chicago Cub and then their broadcast announcer.  What are the fantasies we often chase in stead of working on what God has before you?  Chris Martin reflects on his reading of "The Uncontrollability of the World" by Hartmut Rosa.  Chris reflects on our futile desire for control, and how we want to be our own god, instead of resting that God is God and we are made in His image.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about how Google is losing followers to search engine DuckDuckGo because Google has going so fulling into AI.  He also talks about the spiritual messaging in the movie "Backrooms."  Then, Adam addresses the new Spielberg's new movie "Disclosure Day."  Should definitive evidence of intellegence extraterrestial life truly shatter your faith in God?  NBA Championship!  Stanley Cup!  World Cup!  Carmen reflects on all the big sporting events going on now, and the games we play with God.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Procrastination is the most expensive fear because the price tag is your life. Every day you wait to begin, you're stealing from your future self. The worst part is you know you're doing it, but don't know how to stop. Jon Acuff joins me on the next Susie Larson Live to share from his book, "Procrastination Proof: Never Get Stuck Again." It's not your willpower holding you back. It's permission.  Jon mentions his book "Soundtracks" Check out Susie's podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Bible teacher Carol McLeod shares her weekly prayer strategy:  how she prayer for what and who God call us to prayer for and praying God's word.  Then, Carmen answers some of her listener's questions, including helping to know the difference between a translation fo the Bible and a paraphrase.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Political scientist and Johnny Cash fan Mark Caleb Smith talks about the powerful spiritual imagery in some of the Man in Black's music.  He also addresses changes in how the military is organizing the chaplaincy and what religions are supported through it.  The Dad Whisper, Michelle Watson Canfield, offers help for dads in understanding and and communicating better with their daughters.  She's author of many books, including "Dad, Here's What I Really Need from You" and "Let's Talk."  She also addresses healing from father wounds.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In our fast-paced culture plagued with burnout, stress, and chronic fatigue, we often find that we're functioning out of emptiness. Counselor Debra Fileta shares from her book "Soul Care: Find Life-Giving Rhythms-Live Restored-Avoid Burnout *Discover Unspeakable Joy." Get soul care resources here Originally aired August 26, 2025 Check out Susie's podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Carmen LaBerge talks about the concerns of AI-empowered warfare.  Will we allow artificial intelligence made decisions about targeting and strikes?  Congress is now considering the Human Authority in Lethal Operations (HALO) Bill.  How do we make sure humans and ethical frameworks are in place?  Carmen also talks about a new trend called silent book clubs.  Ruth Kramer of Mission Network News highlights efforts by Christian organizations to bring relief after this past Monday's earthquake in the Philippines, as well updates on what the Church is enduring in India and Iran.  She also highlights effort to reach fans and players during this year's World Cup competitions.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Cynthia Scott, author of "Celebrating God, Our Founder," helps us reflect on the people of faith and the Biblically-infused understanding of liberty that were essential to the founding of the United States.  Licensed counselor Debra Fileta, author of "People Skills," reminds us of all God's says over us: His affirmations of us. From there, we can graciously engage others around us.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Dr. Curt Thompson shares about confessional communities from his book "The Soul of Desire: Discovering the Neuroscience of Longing, Beauty, and Community" and his podcast (links below). Originally aired July 25, 2024 S7E1: Confessional Communities: Forming Outposts of Beauty and GoodnessS7E2: Confessional Communities: A Community of FormationS7E3: The Symphony of Confessional CommunityS7E4: Confessional Communities: Getting StartedS7E5.1: Confessional Communities: Learning to Love Doing the WorkS7E5.2: Confessional Communities: Learning to Love Doing the WorkS7E6: Confessional Communities: The Later SeasonsS7E7: End of Season Q&A Check out Susie's podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

As we celebration the 250th birthday of the US this year, politcal scientist Adam Carrington takes us back to June 1789 when the first Congress heard the first proposal of the 12 articles of a bill of rights.  This was the basis of our Constitution's Bill of Rights.  Plus, as the latest session of the Supreme Court is winding down, Adam addresses what big cases remain to be decided.  Researcher George Barna of the Cultural Research Center offers insights from the 2026 American Worldview Inventory regarding the spiritual state of our nation's GenZ citizens.  While it's hard to see solid evidence of a true revival of Christian faith, they are asking lots of questions around God and faith.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Kathy Koch, author of "Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children," talks about some of the things that cause relational breakdown with adult children, how you're no longing parenting (verb), but still are a parent (noun.)  What steps can you take to heal the broken relationship?  Robert Dayton, author of "100XLife," asks us how well do we listen to Jesus and His Word.  Have you spent time really chewing it?  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here    

Physical therapist Amie Rybacki joins Susie to outline what God's taught her about the healing process. Listen to "yesterday's show" that Susie mentions here. She shares why oxygen is the deepest need for the nervous system, how God brings restoration emotionally alongside physical healing, why our bodies hang onto pain, and much more. Originally aired July 18, 2025 Check out Susie's podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Security analyst Elizabeth Neumann, author of "Kingdom of Rage," talks about our nation's semiquincentennial, our contentious, divided culture, and outside threats.  Could extremists disrupt our celebrations?  Acton Institute's Dylan Pahman, co-editor of the "Christian Roots of American Liberty," talks about the concepts around liberty that the Founders learned from the Bible and Christian thought through the centuries.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Lionshare's Dave Buehring continues talking with Carmen around "your season, your calling."  Looking at mid-life--your 40's and 50's--they talks about how you have more clarity of your nature abilities, acquired skills, and your spiritual gifts.  You see your purpose more clearly.  Then, with both Pride Month and the pride we might have as our nation celebrates it's 250th birthday, what does the Bible say about the attitude of pride?  Carmen talks about this.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

This message was inspired by Susie's book "Waking Up to the Goodness of God." Check out Susie's podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Marriage isn't about perfection; it's about God's grace sustaining imperfect people through broken, beautiful seasons. Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman share from their book, "Still Here: Life Together on the Long Way Home."  They share about how their 40-year journey proves that with total dependence on God's faithfulness, forgiveness, and redemptive power, marriages can not only survive but become testimonies of His mercies.  Originally aired June 2, 2026 Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Dr. Troy Spurrill and Dr. Tom Blee of the Synapse Center for Health and Healing joins Susie to tell their story of joining forces to work toward getting people healthy.  Dr. Troy's prayer: "Heavenly Father, King of the universe and Lord of my life, I step into Your presence today as a citizen of Your Kingdom. You are a God of perfect order, structure, and absolute sovereignty. I thank You for the gifts, the insight, and the faith You have placed inside of me to serve the hurting. Right now, in Your presence, I legally close the archive on these past six years of data collection and tracking. I acknowledge that human knowledge has done its part, and I now willingly transfer this entire burden from my shoulders onto Yours. You are the True Shepherd, and I surrender the outcome of this case completely to You. Lord, I activate the currency of faith that You have given me. I speak over this long-suffering woman right now. Though I have not seen the fruit yet, my spirit holds fast to Your promise. Jeremiah 17:14 says that if You heal, she shall be healed. I declare Isaiah 53:5 over her body—that by the wounds of Jesus, she is healed. I command every cell, every symptom, and every hidden issue in her body to align with the finished work of the cross. And Father, I speak over my own body and my own health situation right now. I refuse to carry the stress, the dismay, or the cortisol of a savior complex. I am the vessel; You are the Savior. As I enter this season of prayer and fasting, I claim the promise of Isaiah 58:8. I declare that my light breaks forth like the dawn, and my own healing shall spring forth speedily. Psalm 103 tells my soul to forget not Your benefits—You heal all my diseases and renew my youth like the eagle's. I declare that my body is a temple of the Holy Spirit. I break off all fatigue, all inflammation, and all frustration in Jesus' name. Isaiah 41:10 promises that You will strengthen me, help me, and uphold me with Your righteous right hand. I step out of striving, and I step into Your perfect peace, joy, and righteousness. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, in her life and in my body, exactly as it is in heaven. Amen." Dr. Troy's non-profit is State of Grace Foundation. Find out more here.  Check out Susie's podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Are you feeling burned out by hustle culture? Weighed down by expectations? Stuck in indecision? Erica Ligenza Gwynn shares from her book, "That's Just Not True: How to Replace the Lies You Didn't Know You Believed with God's Unchanging Truth."  Check out Susie's podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Are you ready to change your narrative and live a different story? Pastor J.P. Pokluda shares from his book, "Your Story Has a Villain: Identify Spiritual Warfare and Learn How to Defeat the Enemy."  Check out Susie's podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Marriage isn't about perfection; it's about God's grace sustaining imperfect people through broken, beautiful seasons. Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman share from their book, "Still Here: Life Together on the Long Way Home."  They share about how their 40-year journey proves that with total dependence on God's faithfulness, forgiveness, and redemptive power, marriages can not only survive but become testimonies of His mercies.  Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Do you ever find yourself questioning your purpose, second-guessing your decisions, or feeling unsure about your future? You're not alone. Todd Mullins shares from his book, "Don't Let Doubt Take You Out: Replacing Fear and Doubt With Faith and Truth." Originally aired June 10, 2025 Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

This message was inspired by Susie's book "Waking Up to the Goodness of God." Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here