Middays With Susie Larson

We each experience shame at some point in our lives. But God doesn't want us to live in the shadow of shame. Dr. Curt Thompson shares how we can learn to retell our stories and see ourselves the way God sees us from his book "[amazon text=%TITLE%&asin=0830844333]."

On this Songs & Verses, listeners share what God has been teaching them and ask for prayer. Susie shares songs from her prayer and devotion time.

Do you value being seen as nice above being able to tell the truth in love? Author Sharon Hodde Miller says that niceness has become an idol in the Church today. She shares from her book "Nice: Why We Love to Be Liked and How God Calls Us to More."

Authors Rankin Wilbourne and Brian Gregor share what they've learned about finding happiness in Christ's presence from their book "The Cross Before Me: Reimagining the Way to the Good Life." Then, Pastor Robert Morris shares about stewardship from his book "Beyond Blessed: God's Perfect Plan to Overcome All Financial Stress."

For many, losing weight becomes more difficult as we age. Danna Demetre and Robyn Thompson return to share more from their plan for a thriving lifestyle from their book Eat, Live, Thrive Diet: A Lifestyle Plan to Rev Up Your Midlife Metabolism. Listen to part 1 here.

Living according to God's will is often very different from how unbelievers tend to live. Pastor and author Alex Seeley shares how God leads us to the opposite life from her book "The Opposite Life: Unlocking the Mysteries of God's Upside-Down Kingdom."

The hustle mentality has become a tempting call for many. But while god calls us to work, it isn't supposed to be done without obedience to Him. Author Malinda Fuller shares how we can find freedom when we obey His voice from her book "Obedience Over Hustle."

Do you ever feel like an outsider? Do you wish you had more deep friendships in your life? Author Kristen Strong shares how to build connections with others and find belonging from her book "Backroads to Belonging: Unexpected Paths to Finding Your Place and Your People."

Children are a great blessing, but parenting can be challenging. Blogger and author Monica Swanson shares helpful insights on building boundaries, developing character, and more from her book "Boy Mom: What Your Son Needs Most from You."

Life in Native American reservations can be difficult - with increased rates of abuse, alcoholism, depression, and suicide. But Ron Hutchcraft and On Eagles' Wings Ministries is working to bring change through sharing the hope of Christ.

Do you wish you were happier? Do you wonder how you can hold on to happiness even in difficult seasons? Author Max Lucado shares what he's learned from the Scriptures about happiness from his book "How Happiness Happens: Finding Lasting Joy in a World of Comparison, Disappointment and Unmet Expectations."

Our culture values material abundance and fame, but God warns of the dangers of these things. Author and pastor Chris Nye explores what it means to decrease ourselves so that Christ can increase from his book  "Less of More: Pursuing Spiritual Abundance in a World of Never Enough".

We all sin, even Christians. So how do we reconcile the truth that our old life has gone and the new has come, with continuing to commit the same sins over and over again? Bob Merritt shares from his book "Done with That: Escape the Struggle of Your Old Life."

The Bible says all our days have been numbered and we are called according to God's purpose. On this Songs & Verses, listeners share their life verses and songs that describe how they want to live their lives of faith.

Conflict is an often uncomfortable and important part of marriage. But how can we actually handle conflict in a healthy, productive way? Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley share principles from Scripture showing how conflict can actually strengthen your relationship.

God created people to need each other - relationships are necessary for our health. Dr. John Townsend shares helpful steps to building stronger and deeper relationships from his book People Fuel: Fill Your Tank for Life, Love, and Leadership.

Is there something that you are deathly afraid of that is holding you back from all that God has for you? Karen and Pat Schatzline share how they learned to overcome fear from their book, "Restore the Roar: Defeat the Spirit of Fear With the Breath and Power of God."

Do you ever feel like God has passed you by? Ever wonder why others' prayers are answered while you are left waiting? Dr. Derek Grier takes a deeper look at the biblical examples of how God cares for His people from his book," When God Stops: Faith that Gets God's Attention."

We often spend more time thinking about the beginning or ending of seasons of life. But author Lisa-Jo Baker says there's much to be learned from the middle seasons. She share from her book, "[amazon text=The Middle Matters: Why That (Extra)Ordinary Life Looks Really Good on You&asin=0525652841]."

Sarah Mae experienced many traumas as a young girl, from living with an alcoholic mother to being pressured by her family into an abortion at 16. But in her book "[amazon text=The Complicated Heart: Loving Even When It Hurts &asin=1462796982]," she shares how God redeemed her broken heart and brought forgiveness and healing.