Middays with Susie Larson

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."

Are you happy with your life? Author Max Lucado shares what he's learned about true happiness that comes from God from his book "How Happiness Happens: Finding Lasting Joy in a World of Comparison, Disappointment, and Unmet Expectations."

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.

Joy is more than a feeling and pastor Jamie Rasmussen explores how joy is connected to Philippians 4:8 in his book, How Joyful People Think: 8 Ways of Thinking That Lead to a Better Life. He shares how we can cultivate joy no matter the circumstances.

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.

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.

When life hits you hard, it's easy to focus on your struggles and become negative. Pastor and author Deforest B. Soaries Jr. wrote the book "Say Yes When Life Says No;" he shares how to shift your perspective to see obstacles as opportunities for blessing.

In this age of polarization, we tend to attack or avoid those who are different than us. Dan White Jr. says we can show love to everyone we meet using Jesus as our example. His book is "Love Over Fear: Facing Monsters, Befriending Enemies and Healing Our Polarized World."

Many people don't know how to process grief and have unresolved grief as a result. Susie talks with her sister Kris Hall, who shares her journey of losing her husband to cancer and learning how God provides peace and hope in the midst of pain and grief.

Many people allow themselves to be defined by their circumstances, weaknesses, and failures. This is the theme of the new major motion picture Overcomer. Chris Fabry wrote the novelization of this film and he shares about learning to define ourselves only by what God says about us.

Andrew Bauman and his wife Christy have walked through the pain of losing a child. Susie talked with Andrew about their journey and the things God taught him in the hardest seasons of his life.  Andrew and Christy's book is "A Brave Lament: For Those Who Know Death."

Godly men often feel out of place in the Kingdom and the world. Susie discusses this with author and speaker Stephen Mansfield, who examines what true Biblical manhood is and how men can cultivate the life God designed them for. Stephen's book is "Building Your Band of Brothers."