The spiritual discipline of prayer and fasting is not a common practice for many Christians today. But this Scripture-ordained practice can help us humble ourselves before God. Ed Stetzer talks with Pastor Ronnie Floyd about his book, The Supernatural Power of Prayer and Fasting and how the discipline can help us draw closer to God, making room for…

In 1947, a Bedouin shepherd stumbled upon a remarkable discovery in the Judaean Desert – the first of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Over the next decade, this chance finding would lead to the unearthing of thousands of manuscript fragments from 11 caves near the ancient site of Qumran, dating back two millennia. These fragile parchments, include the oldest…

The homelessness crisis is growing across the U.S. The government's solution is finding housing, but the problem is often much bigger than that. Many experiencing homelessness have other problems, like addiction, mental illness, job loss or loss of community. Ed Stetzer sits down with Citygate Network President and CEO Tom DeVries to talk about thi…

The holidays are a great time to kick back and relax and spend time with family and friends. One of the ways we do this is through movies. Ed Stetzer talks with Oxford's Jonathan Brant about how we can see our faith play out in some of the movies we're watching, whether they be Christian-themed films or Christmas movies on Ed Stetzer Live. Ed Stetz…

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 se…

Dietrich Bonhoeffer is one of the most widely read Christian writers of the twentieth century. Each Sunday, his writings are referenced in sermons and study groups around the world. Ed Stetzer talks with Matthew Kirkpatrick about his book, Bonhoeffer for the Church: An Introduction and his writings on topics like worship, prayer, confession and eva…

Apologetics is a distinct but inseparable part of evangelism. While evangelism focuses on the presentation of the gospel, apologetics focuses on answering objections to the gospel. Ed Stetzer talks with OCCA's Charlie Styles about how apologetics can help develop an intellectual and reasonable examination of the Christian message and strengthen the…

It's easy to get wrapped up in a flurry of Christmas activities this time of year.... forgetting Jesus, who is at the center of it all. Ed Stetzer talks with author Daniel Darling about his book, The Characters of Christmas and the real life people in the Christmas story, from the angels and shepherds to Herod and Jesus himself. He says digging int…

We all have questions about eternity and what happens when we die. Have you ever wondered, Is heaven really real? or What does heaven look like? or, most importantly, How do I get there? Ed Stetzer talks with Sheila Walsh about her book, "The Hope of Heaven" and the biblical picture of our eternal future and how you can have confidence in that on E…

Jesus mentions the importance of visiting people who are in prison. More than one million people are imprisoned in the U.S. today. Ed Stetzer talks with Prison Fellowship President and CEO Heather Rice-Minus about how we as Christians can engage the church beyond the prison walls on Ed Stetzer Live. Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program. …

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers". But if you look around today, it can feel like nearly everyone is fighting... even within the church. Ed Stetzer talks with National Association of Evangelicals President Walter Kim about how we can have difficult conversations with people we disagree with. Through that, we can …

The political rhetoric in our country has gotten more and more divisive. Political conversations are dividing friends, and even family members. Ed Stetzer talks with Denise Gitsham about her book, "Politics for People who Hate Politics" and the remedy Christians can bring to this dark political reality. We'll discuss ways to engage in politics God'…

The pain of church hurt is real. But so is the hope of healing. Pastor Joe Dobbins has helped thousands of people move from anger, distrust and heartache to safely reignite their participation in their faith and church. Ed Stetzer sits down with him to talk about his book, "Hope After Church Hurt: How to Heal, Reengage and Rediscover God's Heart fo…

It's normal for Christians to have questions or doubts at some point in their faith journey. Ed Stetzer talks with Wheaton College President Dr. Phil Ryken about the men and women of the Bible who walked through their own seasons of faith and doubt. They'll talk about his book, "I Have My Doubts: How God Can Use Your Uncertainty to Reawaken Your Fa…

Antisemitic incidents have been rising across the world at a rate unseen since World War II. With the crisis in the Middle East, threats are rising further. Ed Stetzer talks with Moody Bible Institute Academic Dean and Professor of Jewish Studies Dr. Michael Rydelnik about the roots of antisemitism and God's love for Jewish people on Ed Stetzer Liv…

We all have friends, family or someone special in our lives that we want to share our story of faith with. For each of us, our tale of what brought us to a belief in Christ is uniquely different. Ed Stetzer sits down with world-renowned psychologist and leadership expert Dr. Henry Cloud about his book, "Why I Believe: A Pschologist's Thoughts on Su…

A lot of Christians ask whether we're living in the end times. Max Lucado believes God wants us to be prepared, not scared; informed, not intimidated. Ed Stetzer talks with Max about his book, "What Happens Next: A Traveler's Guide Through the End of This Age" and what the Bible says about heaven's timeline that will empower you to face the future …

Perhaps no other book of the Bible feels as inaccessible and as intimidating to us as the book of Revelation. The book overflows with images and ideas that can be difficult to understand and hear. Ed Stetzer talks with Jen Wilkin about her new Bible study, Revelation: Eternal King, Everlasting Kingdom, and how we can understand the book and even dr…

Artificial intelligence is all around us, with uses in medicine, business, transportation and many other things. It also has uses in the church. Ed Stetzer talks with Gloo Ventures Managing Partner Steele Billings about the intersection of faith and this emerging technology and how churches can use it and help their congregations understand it. Don…

Our physical senses are crucial to gaining knowledge of the world around us. Yet when it comes to Bible reading, we often reduce it to a mere cognitive experience, ignoring the Psalmist's invitation to "taste and see that the Lord is good." Ed Stetzer talks with Biola's Jeannine Hanger about how Jesus, who took on flesh, engaged the senses in his t…

As believers, we often live in the tension of relying on God in a broken world. For some of us, that can lead us to doubt, as we wonder why God allows us to suffer through suffering and injustice. Ed Stetzer talks with Lisa Victoria Fields about how our emotional pain from our life experiences can often be at the root of our doubt. We'll delve into…

As brothers and sisters in Christ, we want to love each other well, but problems inevitably creep in, causing divisions. Ed Stetzer talks with Pastor Brady Boyd about the effort it takes to stay unified with our spiritual family. They'll talk about Paul's words to the church in a contemporary context with practical challenges to put peaceable unity…

Would you like to know more about the Bible? Ed Stetzer will take you on a tour. He'll talk with Carlos Campo and Aaron Ross from the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. They'll talk about the Bible's rich history, the stories of the heroes of faith in the Old and New Testaments and they'll walk through first-century Nazareth, and Jesus' minist…

The racial divide in our culture continues to make headlines. The good news is that the Bible has a lot to say about how to heal our persistent conflicts concerning race. Ed Stetzer talks with popular Bible teacher and pastor Derwin Gray about God's vision for a reconciled multiethnic family, that reflects his beauty and healing presence in the wor…

As believers, our call to reach the world with the gospel supports the idea of a diverse church. But studies show the majority of people with disabilities are unreached by the gospel. And when people with disabilities enter the church, the church often struggles with how to respond. Ed Stetzer talks with Wheaton College's Rochelle Scheuermann about…

Throughout our lives, we experience countless periods of waiting. Some moments are mere nuisances—others are daunting seasons filled with intense worry and doubt. Ed Stetzer talks with author Mark Vroegop about how to resist the human urge for control and lean on Christ for comfort while we wait for the uncertainties of life to unfold. That waiting…

The local church was God’s design. It is his grand idea to display his glory and provide the avenue for his people to flourish as his missionaries to the world. Ed Stetzer talks with Pastor Dean Inserra about how our involvement in church makes us participants in what God has given his people as a gift. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/…

Restoration is one of the basic building-blocks to Christian growth: it affects the way we relate to God, to ourselves, and to others. Ed Stetzer talks with Oxford's Michael Lloyd about how we can take steps to allow God to restore us, shape us and refine us into the people we were made to be. It's then that we can enjoy His presence more fully, li…

Dietrich Bonhoeffer is one of the most widely read Christian writers of the twentieth century. Each Sunday, his writings are referenced in sermons and study groups around the world. Ed Stetzer talks with Matthew Kirkpatrick about Bonhoeffer's writings on topics like worship, prayer, confession and evangelism, that affect all of us in our daily live…

Our culture celebrates strength—and the church does too. Who has the most successful ministry, the largest congregation, or the godliest family? Ed Stetzer talks with Eric Schumacher about how the Bible reveals the central role human frailty plays in the redemption story. From Genesis to Revelation, God’s power is made perfect when people are at th…

It's Father's Day weekend. For believers, it's a time to celebrate the ideals of fatherhood set forth in scripture. Ed Stetzer sits down with Brad Wilcox for a discussion about God's design for families and how our kids and communities flourish when the state of our family unions are strong. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/eds…

Christianity has many Jewish roots, including the beliefs and practices of the earliest followers of Jesus. Ed Stetzer talks with Open Line host Michael Rydelnik about the Abrahamic heritage of both faiths and the ideas about rituals, sacrifices and prayers they both share. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/edstetzerlive See omn…

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There are many blessings that come with age: retirement, grandchildren, travel, and life experience. But our culture marginalizes old age, often portraying it as burdensome and hopeless. Ed Stetzer talks with Sharon Betters and Susan Hunt about how to discover gospel-rooted joy later in life. That gospel can teach us we are big enough, good enough,…

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People often ask their pastors to pray for them, but when have you heard a pastor ask the same of the congregation? Ed Stetzer talks with Thom Rainer, who did just that. He said he was blown away by the response. We'll talk about ways you can pray for your pastor and the transformation that can come from that. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyrad…

The number of Christians leaving the church today is significant. Some no longer feel at home in their church community. Ed Stetzer will sit down with Sean McDowell and John Marriott to talk through the cultural challenges and questions that lead many to walk away from the faith. They'll also talk about how to walk through disillusionment and find …

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