Middays with Susie Larson

On this edition of Songs & Verses, Susie shares thoughts on what God is doing in this season and takes listener calls for testimonies and prayer requests.

Our culture has twisted our ideas about personal strength of mind and body. But we must remember what it truly means to be strong as followers of Christ. Author Lisa Bevere shares how to find our true strength from her book, "Strong: Devotions to Live a Powerful and Passionate Life."

God has a plan for your life, even when it feels like life as you know it is over. Pastor and author Joshua Gagnon inspires you to pursue the dreams God has given you, from his book, "It's Not Over." Listen to the bonus podcast with Joshua here.

Our circumstances and relationships can impact our emotions and perceptions. Pastor and author Mike Novotny shares how we can find a deeper sense of joy through learning more about who God is in our lives. His book is "3 Words That Will Change Your Life: The Secret to Experiencing the Joy of God's Presence."

We live in a world that is more chaotic and busy than ever before. So how do we return to a place of peace? Author John Eldredge shares practical daily practices for finding refreshment from his book, "Get Your Life Back: Everyday Practices for a World Gone Mad."

We live in a world that is more chaotic and busy than ever before. So how do we return to a place of peace? Author John Eldredge shares practical daily practices for finding refreshment from his book, "Get Your Life Back: Everyday Practices for a World Gone Mad."

Joshua 1:9 commands us to "be strong and courageous." But how do you do this when you feel weak and afraid? Dr. Robert Jeffress shares spiritual survival tips to help you thrive from his book, "Courageous: 10 Strategies for Thriving in a Hostile World."

Narcissism has many faces, and the Church is not free of narcissists. Author Chuck DeGroat shares his knowledge as a Christian counselor who sees both narcissists and those who have been wounded by them from his book, "When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community from Emotional and Spiritual Abuse."

God is the most creative force in the universe and He creates things of beauty. Musician and author Andrew Peterson shares his experience encountering God through the creative pursuits of writing songs and fantasy novels, like his young adult series "The Wingfeather Saga."

Lasting marriages are built one defining moment at a time. It's how we think and behave toward one another in moments like these that determines whether our marriage endures or falters. Author Dave Harvey describes how ultimately, these are invitations from God to consider our direction and pursue transformation, from his book "I Still Do."

Jesus says in John 15 that He is the vine, and we are His branches. He urges us to abide in Him. But what does that look like for the modern believer? Dr. Alan Tennison sheds some light on this chapter of John.

Many struggle with fear and anxiety, and with COVID-19 reaching a pandemic level of spread, fear seems even more common. Dr. Timothy Jennings shares help from brain science research for overcoming fear from his book, "The God-Shaped Brain: How Changing Your View of God Transforms Your Life."

Dr. Troy Spurrill of the Synapse Center for Health and Healing shares hope and tips for building up our immune systems during this COVID-19 pandemic and answers listener's health questions.

We all receive names and labels, good and bad, throughout our lives. But God calls us beloved, beautiful, and accepted. Author Esther Fleece Allen shares how we can better understand who we are by leaving behind the labels that have held us back from her book, “Your New Name.”

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."