A 17th century poet once said, “Before I got married, I had six theories about bringing up children; now I have six children, and no theories.” Child-rearing is one of the most humbling things a confident parent can undertake. Kids have minds of their own. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie brings hope for parents of prodigals . . . and later in today’s message, Pastor Greg’s son, Jonathan, recounts his years of rebellion, and how he came back home.

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A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.

A 17th century poet once said, “Before I got married, I had six theories about bringing up children; now I have six children, and no theories.” Child-rearing is one of the most humbling things a confident parent can undertake. Kids have minds of their own. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie brings hope for parents of prodigals . . . and later in today’s message, Pastor Greg’s son, Jonathan, recounts his years of rebellion, and how he came back home.
Listen on <a href="https://harvest.org/resources/podcasts/">harvest.org</a>
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Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at <a href="https://harvest.org/">harvest.org</a>
A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our <a href="https://harvest.org/harvest-partner/">Harvest Partners.</a>

Greg Laurie delivers compelling, practical insights on faith, culture, and current events—with an emphasis on the saving power of the gospel message. He is the founding pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship, main speaker of the Harvest Crusades, and host of the daily program, A New Beginning. For over 40 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have been committed to knowing God and making Him known. Learn more at https://harvest.org/.

Greg Laurie delivers compelling, practical insights on faith, culture, and current events&mdash;with an emphasis on the saving power of the gospel message. He is the founding pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship, main speaker of the Harvest Crusades, and host of the daily program, A New Beginning. For over 40 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have been committed to knowing God and making Him known. Learn more at <a href="https://harvest.org/">https://harvest.org/.</a>

Greg Laurie delivers practical truths on faith, culture, and the gospel.

Greg Laurie Podcast

Greg Laurie delivers compelling, practical insights on faith, culture, and current events&mdash;with an emphasis on the saving power of the gospel message. He is the founding pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship, main speaker of the Harvest Crusades, and host of the daily program, A New Beginning. For over 40 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have been committed to knowing God and making Him known. Learn more at <a href="https://harvest.org/">https://harvest.org/</a>.

Counsel for parents of prodigals. Plus, words from a former prodigal himself.

Hope for Prodigal Children | They Can Escape Your Presence, But Not Your Prayers

Jesus knew how to meet someone right where they were. He does the same thing today and we should too. In this message, see how He chooses to speak with a certain “immoral woman.” 

Notes

Focus verse: John 4

Jesus meets you right where you are.

Jesus cleans our lives up after we come to Him.

Everyone is looking for God in their own way.

Read John 4:1–7

Go where others won’t.
John 4:4

Jesus went where there was a need.

Build bridges. Ask Jesus to help you address the deeper spiritual need.
John 4:7–15

Offer what matters.
John 4:12

Jesus moved beyond surface level interactions to address real needs, and deeper concerns.

“You are a Jew, and I am a Samaritan, why are You talking to me?”
“Do you think You are better than our ancestor Jacob?”
John 4:9, 12

Read John 4:16–19

God loves you with a sacrificial love and gives you peace that you cannot find anywhere else.

When you engage with someone about faith, make it about Jesus.

Read John 4:20–26

The gift of true worship.
John 4:23–24

We must worship in spirit and in truth.

Your spiritual thirst can also be met by that same person, Jesus Christ.

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Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org.

This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.

Jesus knew how to meet someone right where they were. He does the same thing today and we should too. In this message, see how He chooses to speak with a certain “immoral woman.” 
Notes
Focus verse: John 4   Jesus meets you right where you are.   Jesus cleans our lives up after we come to Him.   Everyone is looking for God in their own way.   Read John 4:1–7   Go where others won’t. John 4:4   Jesus went where there was a need.   Build bridges. Ask Jesus to help you address the deeper spiritual need. John 4:7–15   Offer what matters. John 4:12   Jesus moved beyond surface level interactions to address real needs, and deeper concerns.   “You are a Jew, and I am a Samaritan, why are You talking to me?” “Do you think You are better than our ancestor Jacob?” John 4:9, 12   Read John 4:16–19   God loves you with a sacrificial love and gives you peace that you cannot find anywhere else.   When you engage with someone about faith, make it about Jesus.   Read John 4:20–26   The gift of true worship. John 4:23–24   We must worship in spirit and in truth.    Your spiritual thirst can also be met by that same person, Jesus Christ.
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Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at <a href="https://harvest.org/">harvest.org</a>.
This podcast is supported by the generosity of our <a href="https://harvest.org/harvest-partner/">Harvest Partners.</a>

Jesus met a certain "immoral woman" right where she was.

Jesus and the Immoral Woman | Sunday Message

It’s been pointed out that the values we pass on to our children aren’t so much taught as they are caught. Robert Fulghum, author of All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten said, “Don’t worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.” Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie provides some biblical insight for parents, especially parents of children who have wandered away from the Lord. 

Listen on harvest.org

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Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.org

A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.

It’s been pointed out that the values we pass on to our children aren’t so much taught as they are caught. Robert Fulghum, author of All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten said, “Don’t worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.” Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie provides some biblical insight for parents, especially parents of children who have wandered away from the Lord. 
Listen on <a href="https://harvest.org/resources/podcasts/">harvest.org</a>
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Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at <a href="https://harvest.org/">harvest.org</a>
A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our <a href="https://harvest.org/harvest-partner/">Harvest Partners.</a>

We can't lead our children further than we have come.

Hope for Prodigal Children | Lead Yourself Before Your Child

In the United States, divorces occur every 36 seconds. Another marriage dissolves . . . more broken hearts, broken promises, broken people. But Pastor Greg Laurie says divorce isn’t inevitable. In fact, in most cases, if the couple will begin following God’s plan, divorce isn’t even likely. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, practical help for those with hurting marriages. An important message from Pastor Greg titled “Hope for Hurting Hearts.” 

Listen on harvest.org

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Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.org

A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.

In the United States, divorces occur every 36 seconds. Another marriage dissolves . . . more broken hearts, broken promises, broken people. But Pastor Greg Laurie says divorce isn’t inevitable. In fact, in most cases, if the couple will begin following God’s plan, divorce isn’t even likely. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, practical help for those with hurting marriages. An important message from Pastor Greg titled “Hope for Hurting Hearts.” 
Listen on <a href="https://harvest.org/resources/podcasts/">harvest.org</a>
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Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at <a href="https://harvest.org/">harvest.org</a>
A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our <a href="https://harvest.org/harvest-partner/">Harvest Partners.</a>

Hope for Prodigal Children | They Can Escape Your Presence, But Not Your Prayers

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