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 into the Christmas story with fresh eyes during this time of year,  can help reveal truths from their lives that impact us today on Ed Stetzer Live.   Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program.  To donate, click her ..read more

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Christians 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. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/edstetzerlive See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

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 Ed Stetzer Live.   Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program.  To donate, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer Live, click here. Donate to ..read more

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.  To donate, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer Live, click here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

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  build bridges that matter eternally for the kingdom of God on Ed Stetzer Live.    Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program.  To donate, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer, click here. To lea ..read more

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's way... with His countercultural love, integrity, and unity that will heal our land on Ed Stetzer Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

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 for You" and how to move forward in your faith when you've been disappointed by the church on Ed Stetzer Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

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 Faith" and how we can renew our faith in God even through times of questioning and uncertainty on Ed Stetzer Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

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 Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more