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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Urban Apologetics
September 11, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesFor the last year, there's been an urgency in our cities to confront racial inequities and injustice in our communities. Epiphany Fellowship Pastor Eric Mason believes justice is both theological and sociological. Ed Stetzer sits down with him to discuss how the Church can display God's love and His great design by seeking racial harmony on Ed Stetzer Live.
The Intersection of Faith and Work
September 04, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesJesus told us to go out and share the good news, making disciples of people in all the nations. We often try to do this with our friends, neighbors and family members, but how do we share our faith at work? Ed Stetzer sits down with business leader Phillip Helms and Pastor Greg St. Cyr on how we can get our faith and work to intersect in reaching people for Christ.
Finding Your Way Back to God
August 28, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesWe've all had times in our lives where we've looked at our schedules and daily grind and feel like we've drifted off course. Maybe we're doing all the things we've always done to stay close to God, but somehow feel distant from Him. Ed Stetzer sits down with Christine Caine and talks about ways we can stay the course, even when life gets tough or we feel we're drifting.
Answering Your Teen's Questions
August 21, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesToday's teenagers are grappling with questions about their identity, where they fit in and what change they can bring about in their world. We as the adults who love them, can help them, by listening to them and pointing them in the direction of God. Ed Stetzer sits down with Fuller Youth Institute's Kara Powell about the best ways we can help the teens in our lives, answer their questions and help them reach their full potential on Ed Stetzer Live.
Redirecting Students Back to Church
August 14, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesCollege students are returning to campus this fall, hoping for something that feels a little more normal than the last year. A recent survey found that nearly half of students said they've struggled in the last year, because of isolation, lack of community and social interactions. Ed Stetzer will sit down with InterVarsity's Tom Lin to talk about why it's more important than ever to bring students back to the Church. It's there that they can build community and find the hope and peace that co...
Leading with Faith
August 07, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesShe's an executive, the founder of the Christian Missionary Fund and the first woman to lead the First Bank of Nigeria. But Ibukun Awosika says her best role is child of the King. Ed Stetzer sits down with Ibukun to talk with her about the role faith plays in her success on Ed Stetzer Live.
Christian Camping
July 31, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesSummer's here. After a long season of being locked away during the pandemic, it's time to kick back and enjoy the sunshine. What better way to do all these things than to go camping? Enjoying the beautiful world God has created... is also a great way to connect with Him. Ed Stetzer talks with Honey Rock's Rob Ribbe and Ridgecrest Foundation's Art Snead on how some time outdoors enjoying God's creation, can transform your life and mission.
How Ordinary People can Share Christ
July 24, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesIt's no secret that when we think of missionaries, we think of them as people who seek to make a big impact for God. Many of us may feel that in our own lives, we're not equipped for something that great. Ed Stetzer sits down with author Gilbert Gleason to talk about Bert and Colleen Elliot, who served as missionaries in Peru for 60 years. They planted 150 churches there. And their secret? Simple daily faithfulness, listening to Jesus and loving people in His name. Something we all can do.
Faith and Fathers
July 17, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesThe pandemic has revealed inequities in our cities and communities that have been ignored. Inequities in health, economics, joblessness. In many cities this is leading to increased crime and violence. Ed Stetzer sits down with Football Hall-of-Famer Mike Singletary to talk about the need to look up to our heavenly Father for a new perspective on the solutions to these problems.
Evangelical Theology
July 10, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesDoctrine and theology matter. Wheaton Theology Professor Dr. Daniel Treier sits down with Ed Stetzer to talk about theology and get a deeper understanding of why Evangelicals believe what they believe. They particularly focus on ecclesiology, which is an important topic in a time when churches are regathering after Covid.
Waiting on God
July 03, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesIn our social media world, it's easy to wonder to make comparisons with our peers. Are we keeping up? Are we all we can be? Focusing on what we haven't yet achieved, can leave us dissatisfied. Ed Stetzer sits down with Heather Thompson Day to talk about how we can cultivate a perspective that enables us to be more patient and content as we trust God while we wait.
A Heart for the Sojourner
June 26, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesThousands of immigrants are coming to the U.S. border every day from Latin America. While Washington sees this as a political issue, it is a very human one. Ed Stetzer talks with Women of Welcome's Bri Stensrud about women who are using their God-given compassion to try to make a difference for the lives affected at the border.
Fathers
June 19, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesFather's Day is coming. It's a great time to thank our dads... and look at what the role of a father plays in both our families and our lives. Grammy award winning musician Michael W. Smith sits down with Ed Stetzer to talk about what he's learned in his own life of being a dad and a grandfather... and what his own father taught him about our heavenly Father on Ed Stetzer Live.
Living in Faith during a Crisis
June 12, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesGod has called each one of us to do work for His Kingdom. But sometimes, with all the other things we're tasked with, it's hard to focus or know what our next step is. Ed Stetzer sits down with Denver Seminary's Angie Ward to talk about how we can lead in areas that God calls us to, in support of His Kingdom.
Leading with your Calling
June 12, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesGod has called each one of us to do work for His Kingdom. But sometimes, with all the other things we're tasked with, it's hard to focus or know what our next step is. Ed Stetzer sits down with Denver Seminary's Angie Ward to talk about how we can lead in areas that God calls us to, in support of His Kingdom.
Spiritual Conversations
June 05, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesChristians can be so concerned with how to share the gospel that they often fail to consider where a person is spiritually and when, or even if, they should share the gospel. Ed Stetzer talks with David Rogers and Jim Shultz about how to start those spiritual conversations with our friends, family and neighbors.
Praying Like Jesus
May 22, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesA mother's work is never done. It seems there are endless chores and tasks on a growing to do list. Ed Stetzer sits down with MOPS President Emerita Elisa Morgan and talks about how moms can set aside that list and pray like Jesus, to find peace and strength and grow in the presence of God.
Developing Disciples
May 15, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesMany Christians today are being discipled by popular media and the culture. But it's really the job of the church to make disciples of believers. Ed Stetzer sits down with pastor and author J.T. English about how the church can teach its congregations how to do the work that God has called us to do.
Challenges for Young People in the Culture
May 08, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesAs our young people navigate this world, they're facing so many challenges today in our culture and world. Lincoln Christian University President Silas McCormick and Campus Pastor Brian Lowery join Ed Stetzer to talk about the issues our young people are facing amidst a culture of radical change.
Life Lessons and Love Languages
May 01, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesHe's the man who taught us the five love languages. Dr. Gary Chapman. Ed Stetzer sits down and talks with him about his road to discovering these languages that have helped him personally and millions of others... and his journey since then on Ed Stetzer Live.
Understanding our Neighbors
April 24, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesRacial tensions have peaked in our cities and communities over the last year. So how do we walk in each other's shoes? Ed Stetzer talks with Transform Minnesota's Carl Nelson and Rev. Richard Coleman about what the church is doing in Minnesota to bridge the racial divide and reach an understanding for each other on Ed Stetzer Live.
Telling Stories of Faith
April 17, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesArt like film and music often shapes our vision of society. Steve Greisen has spent his life using film to tell stories of faith. Ed Stetzer talks with him about some of his favorite past projects and what he's working on now... to reach people for Christ.
Helping those in Crisis
April 10, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesHow do you move someone in a desperate situation or crisis into a life flourishing and full of purpose? Citygate Network's John Ashmen says it comes through life transformation, and that comes through knowing Christ. He talks with Ed Stetzer about the work his group does to help transform those in crisis and show them a new life they can have in Christ.
The Easter Miracle
April 03, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesAs we prepare for Easter, we look at Christ's life and those final weeks of his ministry. Ed Stetzer talks with author Daniel Darling about the ordinary people who witnessed Christ's miraculous death and resurrection and what it meant then... and now on Ed Stetzer Live.
Battling Depression and Mental Illness
March 27, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesThe Covid-19 pandemic has had a big impact on mental health. A recent KFF poll found that 4 in 10 adults reported some anxiety or depression during the pandemic... and more than half of teens did. Those feelings are not just among people in the world, people in our churches are suffering too. Author Amy Simpson talks with Ed Stetzer about mental illness and the church's mission to help people suffering from it with whole hearts and whole souls.
What is Progressive Christianity?
March 20, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesWe live in a culture that looks for answers to the questions we face today. When it comes to faith, many people are looking for answers for their lives now, rather than in the afterlife. Ed Stetzer talks with Alisa Childers who took a journey of Progressive Christianity, on how to answer these questions and develop a relationship with God today, tomorrow and forever on Ed Stetzer Live.
Change the World
March 13, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesPoverty, homelessness, violence, corruption---sometimes our society's problems seem overwhelming. EQUIP's John Maxwell and One Hope's Rob Hoskins tell Ed Stetzer that ordinary people can change the world. They discuss how you can be the change the world needs to bring positive, lasting transformation to those around you.
Evangelizing in a Post-Modern World
February 27, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesAs Christians, we're called to share the good news of Jesus' salvation. But in the post-Christian, post-modern world we're living in, many believers aren't well regarded and evangelizing is getting more difficult than ever. Ed Stetzer talks with Alpha USA's Craig Springer about how we can shift our approach to become more effective in reaching the culture with the good news.
Parenting in Crisis
February 20, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesIn this cultural moment, parenting may seem tougher than usual. Over the last year, we've been quarantined together, many of our kids are learning from home... these things often highlight the daily frictions of imperfect people sharing life together. Ed Stetzer talks with Focus on the Family's Vice President of Parenting Danny Huerta, about how we can prop each other up and navigate family life with grace and love to demonstrate God’s transformative power, love, and influence.
The Intersection of Art and Faith
February 13, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesHow do you reach the culture with the love of Christ? For Brian Bird, he does it with story and film. As a veteran Hollywood film writer and producer, Brian has made life and faith-affirming films and shows like "The Case for Christ". He talks with Ed Stetzer about his mission to reach the culture with the love and gospel of Jesus.
Contagious Christianity
February 06, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesReal truth isn't dependent on how a person feels or your own point of view. In our culture, the truths of Christianity are constantly being questioned. So how can we as Christians be confident in our beliefs? Author Mark Mittelberg talks with Ed Stetzer about how we can be both confident in our faith and contagious in sharing it.
Sharing Christ with the Next Generation
January 30, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesAs believers, we want the future of the church to grow, multiplying exponentially. One of the best ways to do that, is to reach children and teens, who are the future. Grieg Stier, founder of Dare 2 Share, talks with Ed Stetzer about energizing teens with the message of the gospel and inspiring them with the aim of making disciples of their peers.
Standing up for Life
January 23, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesWith the number of Covid-19 cases continuing to rise, this year's March for Life will be going virtual. With a new administration and a new justice on the Supreme Court since last year's March, Ed Stetzer talks with Director of Civil Rights for the Unborn Alveda King and abortion survivor Melissa Ohden about what the pro-life movement is hoping for this year.
Covid-19 Vaccinations and Moving Forward
January 16, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesMillions of people all over the world are beginning to take the vaccine for Covid-19. The virus has killed nearly 400-thousand people in the U.S. and more than 2 million people worldwide. Ed Stetzer talks with National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Francis Collins about the work going on here and around the world, the vaccines and some of the work that God may be doing through this pandemic.
Finding God's Peace amid Chaos
January 09, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesThe riot at the U.S. Capitol this week has shocked the nation and the world. But as believers, it shines perhaps an even greater spotlight on the fact that our foundation is not of this world but in God's Kingdom. Ed Stetzer talks with the Colson Center's John Stonestreet about how to make sense of events and keep our faith fixed securely on God.
Writing Hymns of Worship
January 02, 2021 12:03 - 60 BytesThere are many ways to glorify God.... and one of them is with music. But have you ever wondered how a hymnwriter goes about putting those words and music together for His glory? Ed Stetzer talks with Dove nominated artists Matt Papa and Matt Boswell about what goes into making a truly great hymn that's both one we love to sing and one that glorifies God.
Helping our Homeless Neighbors
December 26, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesYou can't end homelessness without housing. Grove Community Church in Riverside, California transformed this statement into a challenge and took an unconventional approach into changing lives. They built homes to house homeless and make them their neighbors. Ed Stetzer talks with the Grove Community Church team about how a ministry like this can change lives individually and within the community.
Christians in the Shadows
December 12, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesWe all look at leaders and see how much they are able to change circumstances and even our world. Sometimes it makes some of us who are not so well known or recognized wonder how God can use us... whether it even matters what we do. Gateway Seminary President Jeff Iorg says there's good news if you feel like you're one of these shadow Christians. Ed Stetzer talks with him about how God wants to use you, to make a difference for His kingdom.
Bringing the Bible to the Unreached
December 05, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesDuring the Great Commission, Jesus commanded believers to go out and be witnesses to the ends of the earth. A passionate group of missionaries are doing just that, bringing the Bible to cultures that don't have one. Wycliffe Bible Translators President and CEO John Chesnut talks with Ed Stetzer about the work of Bible translation and its importance in fulfilling this command.
Finding Faith
November 28, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesGrammy and Dove winning artist, Lecrae says in recent years he's found a deepening of his understanding of his faith. He says it's believing you're already accepted and loved, and not just trying to earn that favor. He talks with Ed Stetzer about his life, career and faith as well as some of the issues we're facing culturally at this moment.
Why the Church Should Embrace Diversity
November 21, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesRacial divisions run deep in the history of our nation and our churches. Dhati Lewis, Vice President of Send Network at the North American Mission Board says if we are going to engage in healthy, holistic evangelism and discipleship, we must navigate this with a heart for reconciliation. Ed Stetzer talks with Dhati Lewis about bridging the racial divide in the culture and the church.
Planting and Building Vibrant Churches
November 14, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesA foundation in the Word of God is the key to vibrant and reproductive churches. Calvary Chapel Pastor Brian Brodersen talks with Ed Stetzer about how planting and partnering with churches can build on the Word and the Spirit.
Disabilities and the Church
November 07, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesToo often disabled persons are pushed away from the church or made to feel unwelcome in any number of ways. But the good news of Jesus affirms God's image in all people. Autism Pastor Lamar Hardwick talks with Ed Stetzer about steps and strategies the church can use to build stronger, truly inclusive communities of faith.
Reaching Muslims through Missions
October 31, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesChrist told believers to go out and spread the gospel message to all the world. Today, Muslims make up about a quarter of the world's population. So how do we spread the gospel to the Muslim world? Dr. Alfonse Jahved, Executive Director of Heart for Muslims, talks with Ed Stetzer about how we can reach our Muslim neighbors for Christ and take a role in the global mission.
Growing Spiritually
October 24, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesWhen someone asks you why you have hope, do you have an answer? As believers, our hope is in both walking through life with Christ at our side, and envisioning a future with Him. Ed Stetzer talks with Wheaton College's Dr. Laura Barwegen about how to disciple believers and work through that answer of where our hope lies.
Persecution in Nigeria
October 17, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesWhile the world has been fixated on jihadist threats in the Middle East, terrorist groups across Africa have been carrying out massacres of whole villages, including its mothers and children. Their intention is to rid Africa of its Christians, either by forced conversion to Islam or by destruction and murder. Ed Stetzer talks with Kairos Company Founder and CEO Johnnie Moore about his experience in Nigeria, and the urgent call to Christians for action against this threat.
Voting Biblically
October 10, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesThe election is just weeks away and the nation is facing a number of crisis... a global pandemic, economic uncertainty and racial tensions. Ed Stetzer talks with Pastor David Platt on how we find unity in the church around Jesus and not the politics of the day.
Understanding Sexual Identity
October 03, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesToday’s youth struggle with difficult questions of sexual identity and gender. The culture's view on these issues are changing and that often makes it tough on knowing how to talk with our teens and others we love about these issues. Wheaton College Professor Mark Yarhouse talks with Ed Stetzer about how to discuss sexual identity while being faithful to Scripture, informed by science and sensitive to the culture.
Being Salt & Light Amid Racial Strife
September 26, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesThousands of people have been protesting the racism that's been dividing our country in cities throughout the country in recent months. So how do we as Christians reflect God's love of all people.. especially today, when our culture is trying so hard to divide us? Ed Stetzer talks with Lisa Fields, the founder of Jude 3 Project, to discuss how we as believers can be salt and light amidst racial tensions in our culture.
Reaching the Unsaved Christian
September 19, 2020 12:03 - 60 BytesWhat do you do when you have friends or family who say they're Christian but they don’t know Jesus? We’ve all encountered cultural Christians. They say they're Christian, but they’re far from God. Pastor and Author Dean Inserra talks with Ed Stetzer about how to reach these friends with honesty, compassion, grace and most of all the real love of Christ.