Best Stetzer Podcasts (2026)

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Guest Speaker: Ed Stetzer 28:46

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21h ago28:46

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Recording from our service in Banbury on Sunday 7th December. We were joined by Ed Stetzer, Teaching Pastor at Mariners Church and Distinguished Visiting Scholar at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. Ed encouraged us out of Ephesians 4, with a message of unity for us as a church.By Lifehouse Community Church

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The Jesus People Movement and Revival 46:56

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For so many people leading the church today, the first seeds of their faith were planted in the Jesus People Movement. Ed Stetzer talks with Andrew MacDonald and Larry Eskridge about how the Jesus People Movement impacted their ministry. He'll also talk about how we can know what God's call is for us on our own lives on Ed Stetzer Live. Ed Stetzer …

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Blessed: Psalm 1 31:52

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Welcome to Lifehouse Community Church. In this one-off talk from our Sunday Service, Mark kicks off 2026 looking at Psalm 1. Connect with us at the links below: Website: https://www.lifehousecommunitychurch.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifehousecomunitychurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifehousecommunitychurch/…

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Revisiting John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress 47:00

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John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress is widely regarded as one of the most significant works of Protestant literature. It's been translated into over 200 languages and was once only second to the Bible in popularity. Ed Stetzer talks with Andy Draycott about his book, Into the Pilgrimverse, that has transformed this 17th century classic into a mode…

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The Challenges Facing Christians in a Post-Christian World 47:00

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For skeptics and unbelievers, the idea that the Christian Church has an "image problem" doesn't quite capture it. For defenders of the faith, it's important to be able to recognize the good and bad in the church's history and be inspired to live aligned with Christ. Ed Stetzer talks with John Dickson about his book, Bullies and Saints: An Honest Lo…

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How the Mind Interacts with Life's Existential Questions 47:00

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Who are we when we are stripped down to our very essence? How do we not only survive but find joy and peace in a world that is full of suffering and disappointment? Ed Stetzer talks with World-renowned psychologist and leadership expert Dr. Henry Cloud about his devotional, To Know Him: A 90-Day Invitation to Come to God as You Are on the mystery o…

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Finding Peace and Joy as We Prepare for Christmas 47:00

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In a season that is busy and bustling, there is a quieter truth that we too often miss in the mayhem. God is in our midst. God is with us. The greatest gift. And the source of all our joy. Ed Stetzer talks with Sheila Walsh about her new book, The Little Drummer Girl and ways you can reactivate your wonder and find grace, peace and hope in this Chr…

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Worship 26:49

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Welcome to Lifehouse Community Church. In this talk from our Sunday Service, Anna continues our teaching series, "A blueprint for a thriving church", by looking at worship.By Lifehouse Community Church

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Why We Should Go to Church 47:00

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After waves of disillusionment, political divides, and church hurt, some people wonder whether it's worth investing in the church. For others, after COVID it's become easier to just watch church online. Ed Stetzer talks with Carmen Joy Imes about her book, Becoming God's Family: Why the Church still Matters and God's presence in the gatherings of b…

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Ed Stetzer - The Prayer of Jesus: So I Send You (John 17:18, 20:21) - Message from the CGN International Conference 47:52

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This final episode of Season 6 is the culminating message from this year's CGN International Conference. This year’s conference was held at Reliance Church in Temecula, CA - and the theme was: “The Way Forward: Ministry According to Jesus” - in which we studied through the’ “Upper-Room Discourse” in John 13-17. The closing message of the conference…

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The Friendship of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien 47:00

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C.S. Lewis dedicated his book, The Screwtape Letters, to his friend J.R.R. Tolkien, and Tolkien dedicated his Lord of the Rings to the Inklings, the Oxford literary group they were both a part of. These two literary giants formed a friendship that changed the world, and each other. Ed Stetzer talks with playwright, Dean Batali, whose play, Lewis an…

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Hospitality 27:05

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Welcome to Lifehouse Community Church. In this talk from our Sunday Service, Ali continues our teaching series, "A blueprint for a thriving church", by looking at hospitality.By Lifehouse Community Church

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Seeing Ourselves through God's Eyes 47:00

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We all carry wounds from the words and actions of others, but it's important to remember how our Creator sees us. Instead of dwelling on images of our pain, we need to look into a God-centered mirror that reflects the way He sees us. Ed Stetzer talks with JP Foster and Matt Williams about their book, Finding Freedom in Jesus and how learning to see…

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Doug Sauder - The Prayer of Jesus: That They May Be One (John 17) - Message from the CGN International Conference 1:02:38

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For the remainder of this season, we are releasing the Main Session messages from this year’s CGN International Conference. This year’s conference was held at Reliance Church in Temecula, CA - and the theme was: “The Way Forward: Ministry According to Jesus” - in which we studied through the’ “Upper-Room Discourse” in John 13-17. The eighth message…

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Learning to Hear Who God Says You Are 47:00

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Whether we wrestle with anxiety, harmful thoughts about ourselves, or mental spirals that hold us back from spiritual growth and healthy relationships, many of us wish we could control our thoughts.... rather than let them control us. So how do we get out of that cycle? Ed Stetzer talks with Pastor Kyle Idleman about his book, Every Thought Captive…

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Generosity 29:46

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Welcome to Lifehouse Community Church. In this talk from our Sunday Service, Stephanie continues our teaching series, "A blueprint for a thriving church", by looking at generosity.By Lifehouse Community Church

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How to be Formed to Look Like Christ 46:55

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You are being formed. The only question is what is forming you? God's invitation to his people is to be formed by fellowship... fellowship with God and with one another. Ed Stetzer talks with Kyle Worley about his book, Formed for Fellowship, and how we can be shaped, changed and formed every day to look more like Christ in this world that we live …

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Greg Opean: Another Helper (John 14:16,26) - Message from the CGN International Conference 50:18

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For the remainder of this season, we are releasing the Main Session messages from this year’s CGN International Conference. This year’s conference was held at Reliance Church in Temecula, CA - and the theme was: “The Way Forward: Ministry According to Jesus” - in which we studied through the’ “Upper-Room Discourse” in John 13-17. The seventh messag…

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Exploring Muslim Beliefs about Jesus 47:00

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Muslims and Christians both love Jesus. but the Jesus of Islam points down a different road to that of Christianity. The Muslim Jesus wants you to be a better person by walking a road of passionate devotion to God; the Christian Jesus wants you to be a whole new person by joining him on a road to crucifixion and resurrection. Ed Stetzer talks with …

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God's Miracles are Everywhere! 47:00

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Have you ever considered yourself one of God's miracles? Your fingerprint, your voice, your thoughts, feelings and talents combined... are unlike anyone else’s. Most of us take everyday miracles for granted, including the one that stare back at us in the mirror. Ed Stetzer talks with Mark Batterson about his book, A Million Little Miracles and how …

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Bruce Zachary: If the World Hates You (John 15:18-16:3) - Message from the CGN International Conference 46:19

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For the rest of this season, we are releasing the Main Session messages from this year’s CGN International Conference. This year’s conference was held at Reliance Church in Temecula, CA - and the Theme was: “The Way Forward: Ministry According to Jesus” - in which we studied through the’ “Upper-Room Discourse” in John 13-17. The sixth message of th…

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Breaking Bread 32:29

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Welcome to Lifehouse Community Church. In this talk from our Sunday Service, Andy continues our new teaching series, "A blueprint for a thriving church", by looking at the Last Supper and how we break bread together.By Lifehouse Community Church

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Developing a Rich Relationship with God 46:54

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Do you ever feel spiritually stuck? What if intimacy with God doesn't begin with us knocking at God's door but with God knocking down ours? Ed Stetzer talks with Hobby Lobby's Mart Green about his book, Learning to be Loved: The Everyday Believer's God to a Rich Relationship with God and how our spiritual growth starts with our receiving. They'll t…

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Covenant Community 29:42

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By Lifehouse Community Church

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Kike Torres: The Vine and the Branches (John 15:1-8) - Message from the CGN International Conference 1:02:41

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For the remainder of this season, we are releasing the Main Session messages from this year’s CGN International Conference. This year’s conference was held at Reliance Church in Temecula, CA - and the Theme was: “The Way Forward: Ministry According to Jesus” - in which we studied through the Upper-Room Discourse in John 13-17. The fifth message of …

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Vision: Recommitment 34:03

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Welcome to Lifehouse Community Church. In this talk from our Sunday Service, Mark inspires us to devote ourselves afresh to God, through the message of the prophet Haggai.By Lifehouse Community Church

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Reigniting Your Walk with God 47:00

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With the demands of jobs, relationships, parenthood, paying bills, and church activities, many of us find ourselves sleepwalking through life, scarcely paying attention to our connection to the God who created us. But there is a better way. Ed Stetzer talks to pastor, speaker and author Matt Chandler about his book, Awake and Alive: A 30 Day Challe…

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Finding Real Wisdom in Our Walk with God 47:00

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Every man is being shaped by some kind of wisdom. The key question is–what type of wisdom is guiding us? Scripture doesn't suggest every form of wisdom produces a better, more flourishing life. In fact, it warns us of the opposite condition. Ed Stetzer talks with John Simons about his book, The Man You Were Meant to Be and how we can find the path …

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Alistair Begg: The Spirit of Truth (John 15:26; 16:7-15) - Message from the CGN International Conference 38:02

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For the rest of this season, we are releasing the Main Session messages from this year’s CGN International Conference. This year’s conference was held at Reliance Church in Temecula, CA - and the Theme was: “The Way Forward: Ministry According to Jesus” - in which we studied through the’ “Upper-Room Discourse” in John 13-17. The fourth message of t…

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Vision: Living in the Promised Land 24:45

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Welcome to Lifehouse Community Church. In this talk from our Sunday Service, Mark unpacks our church vision and cultures, and calls us to step out in faith to see God move across the Cherwell Valley.By Lifehouse Community Church

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Connecting with Gen Z about God 47:00

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Our complex and rapidly changing world has given many Gen-Zers unique questions about life and God. Church methodologies that worked for past generations often miss their mark with this one. Ed Stetzer talks with Gen Z expert Tanita Maddox about her book, What Gen Z Really Wants to Know about God and how we can connect with this generation with mea…

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Vision: A holy people 23:02

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Welcome to Lifehouse Community Church. In this talk from our Sunday Service, Stephanie unpacks our vision as a church, and calls us to be a holy people.By Lifehouse Community Church

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Speaking the Gospel into the Lives of People We Meet 47:00

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Every believer who's come to faith in Jesus, was brought into God's family because someone shared the gospel with them. Jesus has called us to share his good news, but sometimes we don't know where to start. Ed Stetzer talks with Jonathan Dodson about his book, Witness: Loving Your Church by Sharing the Gospel and how we can proclaim the gospel, sp…

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Alistair Begg: Chosen & Fruitful (John 15:14-16) - Message from the CGN International Conference 54:39

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For the remainder of this season, we are releasing the Main Session messages from this year’s CGN International Conference. This year’s conference was held at Reliance Church in Temecula, CA - and the Theme was: “The Way Forward: Ministry According to Jesus” - in which we studied through the’ “Upper-Room Discourse” in John 13-17. The third message …

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How to be a Friend of Jesus 47:00

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The Bible calls Jesus the friend of sinners, but it's hard to imagine what friendship with Jesus really looks like. We so often don't even know how to do friendship with the people around us, so how are we supposed to feel that close to a holy, perfect, and invisible God? Ed Stetzer talks with Jared C. Wilson about his book, Friendship with the Fri…

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Reframing the Conversation on Singleness 47:00

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Singleness is often viewed as a “plan B” by our culture and the church, and sometimes even by single people who feel they’re missing out on their “happy ever after”. But what if we could reframe the conversation around singleness? Ed Stetzer talks with Danielle Treweek about her book, Single Ever After: A Biblical Vision for the Significance of Sin…

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Daniel Williams: A New Commandment (John 13:34-35) - Message from the CGN International Conference 56:55

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For the rest of this season, we are releasing the Main Session messages from this year’s CGN International Conference. This year’s conference was held at Reliance Church in Temecula, CA - and the Theme was: “The Way Forward: Ministry According to Jesus” - in which we studied through the’ “Upper-Room Discourse” in John 13-17. The second message of t…

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Seeking the Face of God 47:00

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What does it mean for the Lord to shine his face upon us... especially when some Christians are wrestling with their faith? Ed Stetzer talks with Aimee Byrd about her book, Saving Face: Finding Myself, God and One Another Outside a Defaced Church and how we can find what personal message God has to reveal to us. In seeking the presence of Christ in…

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Uniting the Generations in the Church 47:00

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Younger and older believers don’t always see eye to eye! But imagine what could be accomplished in the name of Christ if we could better understand each other and turn that understanding into shared purpose and aligned priorities? Ed Stetzer talks with Bryan Chapell about his book, The Multigenerational Church Crisis: Why We Don't Understand Each O…

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The Wisdom of Tim Keller 47:00

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Pastor Tim Keller built a lasting legacy in Christian ministry, planting Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City and co-founding the Gospel Coalition. Tim went on to be with the Lord in 2023, but he built a legacy with his teaching on topics ranging from prayer, to suffering, friendship and intimacy with God. Ed Stetzer talks with Pastor and …