Finding Meaning in Our Belief in God

In today’s science-driven, rational world, belief is dismissed as an artefact of a bygone era.  But as life grows ever more confusing, contemplating something bigger than ourselves has never been more vital.  Ed Stetzer talks with Alister McGrath about his book, Why We Believe and how belief in God…

Connecting with Gen Z about God

Our complex and rapidly changing world has given many Gen-Zers unique questions about life and God. Church methodologies that worked for past generations often miss their mark with this one. Ed Stetzer talks with Gen Z expert Tanita Maddox about her book, What Gen Z Really Wants to Know about God a…

Forgiveness: Reclaiming its Power in an Age of Outrage and Fear

You've been hurt... but the idea of forgiving that person may feel like you're just letting them off the hook. When we look at social media, we see a culture shaped by outrage, punishment and fear. But what if the opposite is true? Ed Stetzer talks with theologian Amy Orr-Ewing about her book, Forg…

Building Disciples

As a church leader, how do you measure success by more than program attendance— but by true life transformation? How do you carry ministry beyond the walls of your church into the places your people live, work, and play? Ed Stetzer talks with Robby Gallaty about his book, Movement-Ready Church and …

Standing Firm Amid a Shifting Culture

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 and cultural pressure feels harder to resist. Ed Stetzer talks to Aaron Graham about his book, Unshakeable Faith: How to Stand Firm in a Culture of L…

Fulfilling Your Purpose, Even When it's Hard

Somewhere along the way, some of us may stop following our heart and start listening to the lies and discouragement that can take residence in our minds.  Thoughts of failure or that you're not good enough... those thoughts often popping up when life gets tough.  Ed Stetzer talks with Heather Thomp…

Allowing God to Redeem Our Pain

We don’t like pain.  So we try to avoid it or deny it, but we're still left hurting.  And yet our suffering presents an opportunity to encounter God and allow Him to redeem our pain.  Ed Stetzer talks with Liz Hall about her book, When the Journey Hurts: Finding Meaning in Suffering for Heart, Mind…

Living a Life of Holiness, Even Amidst Our Failures

Jesus didn't come to find perfect people. Instead, He came to find those hungry for His presence and willing to be transformed into His image.  But we often fall into the trap of thinking that as believers, our lives should be free of spiritual failure.  Ed Stetzer talks with Matt Chandler about hi…

Cultivating a Closer Relationship with God

Scripture calls Christians toward obedience and maturity, but many modern approaches to spiritual formation are less than biblical. Ed Stetzer talks with Phoenix Seminary's Matthew Bingham about his book, A Heart Aflame for God: A Reformed Approach to Spiritual Formation and how we can use meditati…

Finding Joy in the Midst of Trouble

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 jo…