Ed Stetzer Live
255 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★ - 32 ratingsDiscover new ways to show and share the love of Jesus to a broken and a hurting world. Join Ed Stetzer in an engaging discussion of today’s cultural trends.
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How Bonhoeffer's Writings Can Affect Our Daily Lives
June 29, 2024 22:45 - 46 minutes - 43 MBDietrich 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 lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Growth from Weakness
June 22, 2024 21:25 - 46 minutes - 43 MBOur 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 their weakest... because that's when we allow ourselves to draw closer to Him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
God's Design for Families
June 15, 2024 21:25 - 46 minutes - 43 MBIt'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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Jewish Roots of Christian Faith
June 09, 2024 03:05 - 46 minutes - 43 MBChristianity 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bringing Christ's Hope to Ukraine and Eastern Europe
June 01, 2024 22:27 - 46 minutes - 43 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Examining God and the Deepest Questions of Our Existence
May 18, 2024 21:48 - 46 minutes - 43 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wrestling with Doubt
May 11, 2024 21:52 - 46 minutes - 43 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listening to God Amidst the Noise
May 04, 2024 22:21 - 46 minutes - 43 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reaching People with God's Love
April 27, 2024 21:22 - 46 minutes - 43 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Building Faith in the Cities
April 20, 2024 21:19 - 46 minutes - 43 MBIn order to follow Christ's command to go make disciples, the church itself needs to be strengthened from time to time. Ed Stetzer sits down with City to City Los Angeles' Larry Acosta and Rudy Paniagua to talk about the group's mission to start and strengthen 100 new multi-ethnic gospel-centered churches across Southern California in the next 2 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Finding Freedom from our Desires in Christ
April 13, 2024 21:47 - 46 minutes - 43 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aging with Grace and Joy
April 06, 2024 21:09 - 46 minutes - 43 MBThere 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, and powerful enough to make every season of life significant and glorious. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Celebrating Easter with The Chosen
March 30, 2024 20:45 - 46 minutes - 43 MBSeason 4 of "The Chosen" has wrapped, with Jesus about to enter into Jerusalem for what we celebrate today as Holy Week. The series has been seen by more than 108 million people since it began and is being translated into hundreds of languages. Ed Stetzer will sit down with Biola Professor and "The Chosen" Adviser Doug Huffman to talk about the impact of the series and how we can use it to help celebrate our Easter season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Working for Eternity
March 23, 2024 22:09 - 46 minutes - 43 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Christians Can Bring Hope to People Experiencing Homelessness
March 16, 2024 15:15 - 46 minutes - 43 MBThe 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 this problem and the ways Christians can help bring hope in the crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Praying for Your Pastor
March 09, 2024 21:31 - 46 minutes - 43 MBPeople 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Evaluating Your Faith while Keeping it Intact
March 03, 2024 21:02 - 46 minutes - 43 MBThe 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 an authentic faith in Jesus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Unearthing Mysteries of the Bible
February 24, 2024 23:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Loving God with All Your Mind
February 17, 2024 23:28 - 46 minutes - 43 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bringing Christ's Compassion and Love to a Hurting World
February 10, 2024 15:07 - 46 minutes - 43 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How the Bible Came to Be
February 03, 2024 22:10 - 46 minutes - 43 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cultivating Lifelong Discipleship in our Youth
January 27, 2024 21:04 - 46 minutes - 43 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bringing the Message of Jesus to the Ends of the Earth
January 21, 2024 02:35 - 46 minutes - 43 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Living on Mission to Spread the Gospel
January 13, 2024 23:44 - 46 minutes - 43 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Developing the Faith of Our Children
January 06, 2024 23:35 - 46 minutes - 43 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Changing State of American Evangelicalism
December 30, 2023 21:20 - 46 minutes - 43 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Living in the Presence of Jesus
December 23, 2023 20:33 - 46 minutes - 43 MB2023-12-23-ESL [00:00:00] Ed Stetzer Live Seg1 12-23-23 [00:09:53] Ed Stetzer Live Seg2 12-23-23 [00:25:57] Ed Stetzer Live Seg3 12-23-23 [00:37:00] Ed Stetzer Live Seg4 12-23-23 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Understanding the Power and Truth of Scripture
December 17, 2023 02:28 - 46 minutes - 43 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Celebrating Advent with Our Greatest Gift, Jesus
December 02, 2023 22:44 - 46 minutes - 43 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Finding Gratitude
November 25, 2023 20:31 - 46 minutes - 43 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Preparing for Advent
November 19, 2023 00:41 - 47 minutes - 43 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Equipping the Church for Evangelism
November 11, 2023 23:22 - 46 minutes - 43 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Understanding the War in Israel
November 04, 2023 22:37 - 46 minutes - 43 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Pathway from Atheism to Christianity
October 28, 2023 18:26 - 46 minutes - 43 MBChristians rejoice when they hear an atheist has come to faith. But they often don't know the path that brought them there. Ed Stetzer talks with Dr. Alister McGrath about the perceptions atheists have of Christianity and the circumstances that can lead these skeptics to reconsider faith in Jesus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How the Church Can Help End Human Trafficking
October 21, 2023 19:39 - 46 minutes - 43 MBIt's clear that God is passionate about justice and righteousness in His Word. With tens of millions of people in slavery today, human trafficking is one of the darkest stains of our generation. Ed Stetzer talks with Biola University's Eddie Byun about God's call for us to pursue justice and practical steps we can take to shine light in these dark places. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fighting Self-Worship
October 14, 2023 21:35 - 46 minutes - 43 MBThe culture tells us to be true to ourselves and live our best lives, but if we do that, we could be in danger of self-worship. Ed Stetzer talks with Dr. Thaddeus Williams about the self-defeating dogmas of self-worship and how much more meaningful a life centered on God can truly be. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reaching Children through Awana
September 23, 2023 22:36 - 46 minutes - 43 MBAmid times of change, chaos, and an uncertain future, our children need to learn about Jesus and the love God has for them. Ed Stetzer talks with Awana Vice President of Revenue & Communications Kevin Orris about Awana's focus on relational, scriptural and experiential child discipleship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Experiencing God's Friendship in Crisis
September 16, 2023 21:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBIf knowing the presence of God is our greatest desire, then every season of our life is significant... even seasons of obstacles and chaos, when we feel God is far away. Ed Stetzer talks with Faith Eury Cho about the seasons of life when we feel distant from God, and how to discover the tools to understand He's always near. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Making Prayer Real
September 09, 2023 19:29 - 46 minutes - 43 MBMost of us have times when we get distracted or discouraged by our attempts at prayer. We look for the "right" words or method to pray, and then are frustrated when we feel we've failed. Ed Stetzer sits down with Kyle Strobel to talk about prayer. They'll talk about how we can trade feelings of distraction or inadequacy for a real, authentic and powerful communication with God. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Answering Tough Questions About Christ
August 26, 2023 21:20 - 46 minutes - 43 MBThere's a good chance that every Christian will be asked tough questions about Christ and about their faith at some point in their lives. Ed Stetzer sits down with Sean McDowell who uses apologetics to form a resource that provides answers to common questions about Jesus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trailblazing Women of the New Testament
August 19, 2023 22:52 - 46 minutes - 43 MBWomen are everywhere in the New Testament. They follow and serve Jesus, seek Him for healing, and play creative and essential roles in the early church. Ed Stetzer talks with Joyce Dalrymple about the courageous role women played in the days when Jesus and His apostles announced the arrival of the Kingdom, and the role Jesus continues to invite all of His disciples into today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Discovering Humility
August 12, 2023 17:57 - 46 minutes - 43 MBHumility is not something we can just DO. We see throughout scripture that true humility comes from the hand of God. Ed Stetzer talks with Pastor David Mathis about the ways God can humble us and the steps we can take to receive it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sharing Jesus in a Language the Culture Understands
August 05, 2023 15:04 - 46 minutes - 43 MBDo you ever feel like you're speaking a different language than the culture around you? We can use many of the same words, but they often mean different things. Ed Stetzer sits down with Shauna Pilgreen to talk about how we can translate Jesus, and effectively share God's Good News. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to Have a Casual Conversation about Jesus
July 29, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBWhy is it so difficult to talk to our closest friends about what’s most important to us... especially when it's our true purpose and faith? Author Andy Bannister struggled with that question himself... and even operated as an Undercover Christian at his job when he was in his 20's. Ed Stetzer talks with him about the easy, natural ways we can talk about faith, without feeling uncomfortable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Learning to Know and Love God Well
July 22, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBTheology can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. The goal, quite simply, is to know and love God well. Ed Stetzer sits down with Pastor J.T. English and author Jen Wilkin to talk about how a life-long pursuit of learning about God, can help you develop a deeper relationship with Him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Understanding Faith
July 15, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBUnderstanding the beliefs and practices of other faiths is essential not just to the task of interreligious dialogue, but also to grasping our own faith. Ed Stetzer sits down with Douglas Groothuis who gives a birds eye view of world religions from a biblical perspective. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Finding Hope in the Hard Times
July 08, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBDo you ever feel like you're struggling inside a mess? Has your life not gone as you planned it? Or maybe you've prayed to God for answers, but haven't liked the response. Ed Stetzer sits down with Sheila Walsh who reminds us that we serve a God who's greater than our momentary troubles. If we can just hold on, God can deliver us, even when our life feels upside down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aiding in the Ukraine Crisis
July 01, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBAs the war in Ukraine rages on, American churches are going to Poland and other European countries to help refugees fleeing the turmoil. People in these countries are tired, and appreciative of any help they can get. I'll talk with Jason Cox of the International Mission Board, Tina Bruner of Global Christian Connexion and my producer, Karen Hendren, who went on a trip to Poland to offer aid and support to the refugees and volunteers in this crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...
Aiding in the Ukraine Crisis
July 01, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBAs the war in Ukraine rages on, American churches are going to Poland and other European countries to help refugees fleeing the turmoil. People in these countries are tired, and appreciative of any help they can get. I'll talk with Jason Cox of the International Mission Board, Tina Bruner of Global Christian Connexion and my producer, Karen Hendren, who went on a trip to Poland to offer aid and support to the refugees and volunteers in this crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...
Created in God's Image
June 24, 2023 12:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBEvery human being is created in God's image. But what does that mean for us in how we live our lives today? Ed Stetzer sits down with Biola professor Dr. Carmen Joy Imes about the important truths found in the Bible related to our human identity that's critical to the flourishing of all creation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.