Middays with Susie Larson

The saying "live your life in light of eternity" is one that we hear often as believers, but what does this really mean? Daniel Henderson, from his book "Glorious Finish: Keeping Your Eye of the Prize of Eternity in a Time of Pastoral Failings," outlines why focusing on God’s glory is the key to a fruitful ministry and how leaders can build habits that keep them captivated by God and His glory.

As believers, we sometimes need to take a broader view of Jesus to rediscover cultural insights and recognize the uniquely Eastern ways of thinking and communicating found in the pages of the Bible. In their book, "Seeing Jesus from the East: A Fresh Look at History's Most Influential Figure," Abdu Murray and Ravi Zacharias capture a revitalized gospel message, presenting it through this Eastern lens and revealing its power afresh to Western hearts and minds.

With a global pandemic, a plague of locusts in Africa, a suffering economy, and more, many wonder - are we living through the End Times? Author Dr. Ron Rhodes shares biblical research on the topic from his book, "New Babylon Rising: The Emerging End Times World Order" and answers listener's questions.

The Bible says that God’s mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:23-24). David’s prayer in Psalm 51 gives us a great example of how we are to acknowledge God’s mercy and seek to live out of that great gift. Pastor and author Jonathan Parnell shares from his book, “Mercy for Today.”

We all go through seasons of growth and seasons of pruning. But sometimes it is easier to thrive than others. Author and pastor Lee Cummings shares how we can truly live our fullest life in Christ when we go where God is calling us. His book is "Flourish: Planting Your Life Where God Designed it to Thrive."

Phil Waldrep experienced a hurtful betrayal at the hands of a former ministry associate, but found healing from the deep pains through Christ. He shares his story and what he's learned from his book, "Beyond Betrayal: Overcome Past Hurts and Begin to Trust Again."

Matthew Barnett founded the Dream Center in Los Angeles because of a prompting of the Holy Spirit, and it has since changed countless lives in his community. Matthew shares how we can learn to follow these promptings in our own lives from his book, "One Small Step."

Our world is obsessed with personal fame. But we were created not to bring fame to ourselves, but to God. In these times this essential attitude is becoming more evident than ever, as meaningless things fade away. Author and speaker Thann Bennett shares lessons from Habakkuk and insights from his book, "My Fame, His Fame: Aiming Your Life and Influence Toward the Glory of God."

Do you ever think that God is distant, or doesn't understand? Author and pastor Max Lucado shares about who Jesus is and how his experiences while on Earth inform a deep understanding of our own suffering and human experiences from his book, "Jesus: The God Who Knows Your Name."

Dr. Troy stays on the line to further discuss the roles of antioxidants in maintaining health and possible connections to the COVID-19 virus. Listen to the full interview with Dr. Troy here.

In the midst of COVID-19, there are many unknowns and even misinformation. Trauma surgeon Dr. Tom Blee and functional medicine Dr. Troy of the Synapse Center share the latest updates from the medical community and Dr. Troy answers listener health questions. Listen to the bonus podcast with Dr. Troy here.

Many Christians fast from certain foods, social media, or other tangibles. But author Alicia Britt Chole shares some unconventional fasting ideas to foster spiritual renewal, from her book, "40 Days of Decrease: A Different Kind of Hunger, A Different Kind of Fast."

In this Lenten season, we find that in the same way self cannot satisfy self no matter how long it feasts, self cannot starve self no matter how long it fasts. Author Dr. Alicia Britt Chole shares why Decrease—like increase—is only holy when its destination is love, in her book 40 Days of Decrease: A Different Kind of Hunger. A Different Kind of Fast.

Often when we seek God's will for our lives, we have good intentions, but also expectations. Perhaps God's will for us isn't always comfortable. Pastor Drew Shepp shares what we can learn about submitting to God's will in difficult seasons from Jesus' example in the Garden of Gethsemane.

In the time we find ourselves in this week, we need the power of the Easter story now more than ever. Lee Strobel goes through the evidence of Christ's crucifixion, death, and resurrection & the ultimate power of the Easter story.