Christmas celebrations can be one of the best times to talk about faith to our non-believing friends.  But those conversations make most of us a little nervous.  Where do you start?  Ed Stetzer talks with North American Mission Board's Tim Dowdy about how to evangelize this Christmas.  It could be one of the best gifts you bring to your friends this season on Ed Stetzer Live.

 

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Christmas celebrations can be one of the best times to talk about faith to our non-believing friends.&nbsp; But those conversations make most of us a little nervous.&nbsp; Where do you start?&nbsp; <a href="https://edstetzer.com/">Ed Stetzer</a> talks with North American Mission Board's <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/padowdy">Tim Dowdy</a> about how to evangelize this Christmas.&nbsp; It could be one of the best gifts you bring to your friends this season on <a href="/EPiServer/CMS/Content/en/programs/ed-stetzer-live/2024/12/12.21.24-how-to-talk-about-jesus-at-christmas,,627686/?epieditmode=False">Ed Stetzer Live</a>.
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How to Talk about Jesus at Christmas

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We're told in James 1:2 to consider our trials as “pure joy”, but how do we find joy in the midst of trouble?  Ed Stetzer talks with Grant Flynn about his book, Lament in the Letter of James and the issue of lament found tucked away in the book of James... and how the ongoing cycle of lament and joy reflects the pain of human suffering and the hope we have in Christ on Ed Stetzer Live.

 

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We're told in James 1:2 to consider our trials as &ldquo;pure joy&rdquo;, but how do we find joy in the midst of trouble?&nbsp; <a title="Ed Stetzer" href="http://edstetzer.com">Ed Stetzer</a> talks with <a title="Grant Flynn" href="https://ps.edu/about/faculty/grant-flynn/">Grant Flynn</a> about his book, <a title="Lament in the Letter of James" href="https://brill.com/display/title/72480">Lament in the Letter of James</a> and the issue of lament found tucked away in the book of James... and how the ongoing cycle of lament and joy reflects the pain of human suffering and the hope we have in Christ on <a title="Ed Stetzer Live" href="/link/c9650e1d962f49119421474e3886fe97.aspx">Ed Stetzer Live</a>.
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Finding Joy in the Midst of Trouble

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Sometimes we feel our lives have been turned upside down, that there's no way to put the pieces of our life back together. But God can use even the most broken circumstances to bring about His perfect plan. Ed Stetzer talks with Anne Graham Lotz and Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright about their book, God Won't Leave You There, the story of Joseph, and the dramatic trials he went through that would ultimately lead to God's purpose for his life. Joseph's story serves as hope for all of us, knowing that God is trustworthy, and will always be with you on Ed Stetzer Live.

 

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Sometimes we feel our lives have been turned upside down, that there's no way to put the pieces of our life back together. But God can use even the most broken circumstances to bring about His perfect plan. <a title="Ed Stetzer " href="http://edstetzer.com">Ed Stetzer</a> talks with <a title="AnGel Ministries" href="https://www.annegrahamlotz.org/">Anne Graham Lotz</a> and <a title="Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright" href="https://www.facebook.com/RachelRuthLW/">Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright</a> about their book, <a title="God Won't Leave You There" href="https://www.annegrahamlotz.org/god-wont-leave-you-there/">God Won't Leave You There</a>, the story of Joseph, and the dramatic trials he went through that would ultimately lead to God's purpose for his life. Joseph's story serves as hope for all of us, knowing that God is trustworthy, and will always be with you on <a title="Ed Stetzer Live" href="/link/e4ee397c10294594a595fca093de815e.aspx">Ed Stetzer Live</a>.
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The Power of God to Turn Things Around

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God―the source of every good and perfect gift―offers abundant promises in Scripture. But sometimes, studying his word can feel more difficult than rewarding.  Author Uche Anizor shares with Ed Stetzer a series of accessible meditations he's written about in his book, The Goodness of God in the Gift of Scripture: 20 Meditations, that help believers see the Bible as an extension of God’s mercy and love, and the blessing that it is on Ed Stetzer Live.

 

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God―the source of every good and perfect gift―offers abundant promises in Scripture. But sometimes, studying his word can feel more difficult than rewarding.&nbsp; Author&nbsp;<a title="Uche Anizor" href="https://www.biola.edu/directory/people/uche-anizor">Uche Anizor</a> shares with <a title="Ed Stetzer website" href="http://edstetzer.com">Ed Stetzer</a> a series of accessible meditations he's written about in his book, <a title="The Goodness of God" href="https://www.amazon.com/Goodness-God-Gift-Scripture-Meditations/dp/B0FBRFJSB7">The Goodness of God in the Gift of Scripture: 20 Meditations</a>, that help believers see the Bible as an extension of God&rsquo;s mercy and love, and the blessing that it is on <a title="Ed Stetzer Live" href="/link/e8853268ceeb426c848c6c0a6b41d916.aspx">Ed Stetzer Live</a>.
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Promises in Scripture

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