There's no avoiding pain in this world. Whether it's in the form of betrayal, trauma, illness, grief, or abandonment, we've all experienced the kind of pain that completely consumes us and transforms how we show up in the world. Toni Collier shares from her book, "Don't Try This Alone: How to Build Deep Community When You Want to Hide from Your Pain."

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Originally aired October 28, 2025

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Have you ever closed your Bible and thought, What did I just read? Or maybe you have tried to read the Bible in a year, but quit when it felt confusing. Tara Leigh Cobble joins me on the next Susie Larson Live to share from her book, "The Bible Recap 365-Day Chronological Study Bible."

Some resources mentioned: The Bible Recap Faith Life Bible Blue Letter Bible Desiring God

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We live in an outrage culture. Social media thrives on anger, and people are more divided than ever. Anger feels justified, but it's exhausting, isolating, and ultimately destructive. Brant Hansen shares from his book, "Living Unoffended: The Joy of Simple Peace in An Angry, Anxious World."

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Dr. Rob Reimer talks about how to care for your soul by taking a look at your regular practices and asking if they are making you more loving.

Dr. Rob Reimer's book "Soul Care: 7 Transformational Principles for a Healthy Soul."

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Why does trusting God feel so natural in some areas of life—and so difficult in others? Could it be that your struggle isn't just internal but part of a deeper spiritual battle over your identity? Susie shares from her upcoming book, "More Than You Can Imagine: What God Does When You Trust Him."

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This message was inspired by Susie's book "Waking Up to the Goodness of God."

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Are you ready to change your narrative and live a different story? Pastor J.P. Pokluda shares from his book, "Your Story Has a Villain: Identify Spiritual Warfare and Learn How to Defeat the Enemy."

Originally aired June 3, 2026

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When you feel discouraged, there is still hope. Intercessor prayer warriors Rosey and Shannon talk about intercession in the battle and beyond.

Streams in the Desert by L. B. Cowman

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Procrastination is the most expensive fear because the price tag is your life. Every day you wait to begin, you're stealing from your future self. The worst part is you know you're doing it, but don't know how to stop. Jon Acuff joins me on the next Susie Larson Live to share from his book, "Procrastination Proof: Never Get Stuck Again." It's not your willpower holding you back. It's permission.

Jon mentions his book "Soundtracks"

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In our fast-paced culture plagued with burnout, stress, and chronic fatigue, we often find that we're functioning out of emptiness. Counselor Debra Fileta shares from her book "Soul Care: Find Life-Giving Rhythms-Live Restored-Avoid Burnout *Discover Unspeakable Joy."

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Originally aired August 26, 2025

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Dr. Curt Thompson shares about confessional communities from his book "The Soul of Desire: Discovering the Neuroscience of Longing, Beauty, and Community" and his podcast (links below).

Originally aired July 25, 2024

S7E1: Confessional Communities: Forming Outposts of Beauty and GoodnessS7E2: Confessional Communities: A Community of FormationS7E3: The Symphony of Confessional CommunityS7E4: Confessional Communities: Getting StartedS7E5.1: Confessional Communities: Learning to Love Doing the WorkS7E5.2: Confessional Communities: Learning to Love Doing the WorkS7E6: Confessional Communities: The Later SeasonsS7E7: End of Season Q&A

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