Middays with Susie Larson

The Bible calls us to be strong in our faith. But the world’s definition of strength tends to be very different from the Bible’s. Author Mary Kassian shares helpful insights from her book, “The Right Kind of Strong: Surprisingly Simple Habits of a Spiritually Strong Woman.”

Dr. Troy Spurrill of the Synapse Center for Health and Healing shares about how your experiences with pain are related to other health issues and discusses memory loss. Dr. Troy and Susie take listener calls and questions.

Are you afraid of having faith conversations with non-believers because you don't know what to say? Apologist Mark Mittelberg from the Strobel Center shares practical skills for sharing your faith with those in your life from his book, "The Questions Christians Hope No one Will Ask (With Answers)."

You are so valuable to God! Author and speaker Michelle Medlock Adams shares about God's view of His children and how we can live the life God calls us to from her book "Platinum Faith: Live Brilliant, Be Resilient, and Know Your Worth."

All relationships can be difficult, but what about when you interact with someone who is toxic? Author Gary Thomas shares research and insights from his book, "When to Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People."

There are more slaves today than there have been in any other time in history. International Justice Mission works to end slavery and provide care for rescued victims. IJM Aftercare Specialist Lisa Slavosky and Midwest Director of Strategic Partnerships Susan Umlor share stories of healing.

Much of our brokenness and relational issues are caused by lies that we mistakenly believe. Learning how to stop believing these lies is crucial. Dr. Chris Thurman shares from his book "The Lies We Believe: Renew Your Mind and Transform Your Life."

Pastor and author Chris Palmer shares about the lessons we can learn from the seven churches of Revelation from his book "Letters from the Church: Studies from the Seven Churches of Revelation" in this bonus podcast. Listen to the full show audio here.

The book of Revelation can be difficult to understand, but the warnings found within are essential for the Church today. Pastor and author Chris Palmer unpacks the deep lessons found in the last book of the Bible from his book "Letters from Jesus." Listen to the bonus podcast here.

Do you sometimes feel detached from God's presence and His Word? Charles Martin shares beautiful, vivid pictures that help us to immerse ourselves in events of the Bible from his book "What If It's True?: A Storyteller's Journey With Jesus," with the aim of bringing people closer to God.

Amidst painful circumstances, Sheridan Voysey found himself wondering who he really was. So he set off on a pilgrimage to find out who God intended him to be. His journey is beautifully portrayed in the book "The Making of Us." Read Sheridan's creed, shared on the show, here.

Matthew Hein walked through the trial of addiction and found that his confession and recovery led to freedom worth singing about. He shares stories about the band I Am They's album "[amazon text=%TITLE%&asin=B079CBJPPT]."

Dr. Troy answers listener questions and shares in depth about methylation issues. Download Dr. Troy's nutrient absorption and methylation info sheet: Signs you may not be absorbing properly and methylatoin keys Listen to the full show audio with Dr. Troy here.

Dr. Troy Spurrill of the Synapse Center for Health and Healing shares about evaluating your individual needs and how to stay healthy during cold and flu season. Listen to the Bonus podcast with Dr. Troy here. Download a resource about magnesium: Food sources and need for magnesium.

Having a bad day, in a difficult situation, or just feeling down? On this edition of Songs & Verses, Susie shares ways to overcome circumstances and 'get out of your funk' and takes listener calls and texts with the songs and verses that bring them back to a better mood.