Best Andrew Mcgovern Podcasts (2025)

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God’s Answer to Fear, Anxiety & Worry, Part 3 | Putting Out the Fire of Fear 25:14

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Worry can burn through our minds like a forest fire. It consumes our sense of peace and well-being . . . our emotional equilibrium and passion . . . our entire outlook on the day. What extinguishes that fire that tries to burn through our serenity? Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie answers that question. We’ll see prayer can keep us from…

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God’s Answer to Fear, Anxiety & Worry, Part 3 | Be Anxious for Nothing 24:26

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The Bible says “be anxious for nothing” – in other words, don’t worry about anything. It also tells us to cast our cares on the Lord because He cares for us. What is it that’s heavy on your heart today? Pastor Greg Laurie brings some good encouragement toward a worry-free life in the final message of a three-part series called God’s Answer to Fear,…

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Home Before Dark | Harvest Crusade: Hope for America Message 45:53

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Recorded live November 16 from Utah Valley University, Pastor Greg Laurie delivers an urgent and heartfelt message titled "Home Before Dark" where he points thousands in attendance to Jesus Christ. Get full numbers, testimonies, and more from the Harvest Crusade: Hope for America here. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and…

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Thankful People Are Happy People | Special Thanksgiving Message 36:44

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This Thanksgiving, we must be thankful for the things that we have but also for the things that God has in store for us! In this Sunday message from the archives, Pastor Greg Laurie shares a powerful example of praising God in all circumstances. Listen in to a special message from Acts 16. Notes Thanksgiving is not about eating, but rather giving t…

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God’s Answer to Fear, Anxiety & Worry, Part 2 | Uprooting Anxious Thoughts 26:28

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It’s so easy to get inside our own heads. It’s an echo chamber of thoughts – often negative thoughts – that feed each other. One anxious thought sits there and germinates the next anxious thought. Pretty soon it’s a garden of worry and depression. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us pull those anxious thoughts out by the roots, an…

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God’s Answer to Fear, Anxiety & Worry, Part 2 | Putting Worry to Bed 25:23

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In the stillness of the night, we hear things . . . the faucet dripping, a dog barking in the distance, a car going down the road. We also think about things. It’s often when worry moves into our minds and sets up shop for the night. What if . . . how come . . . if only . . . why didn’t I...? How can we get worry to pack it up and be on its way? To…

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IT'S MY BIRTHDAY AND I'LL CRY IF I WANT TO (lol) 2:14

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Sorry there's no episode this week y'all, I'll do a little best of episode for next week and I'm also so sorry about the sound quality!! Love y'all and see you soon!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Chloe Maddren

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God’s Answer to Fear, Anxiety & Worry, Part 1 | Help Is on the Way 26:10

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Problems often bring worry and fear. And fear and worry make it difficult to solve problems. And that causes more fear and worry. Many of us have been caught in a downward spiral like that. But often, when we get to the end of ourselves, we get to the beginning of God. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out that the Lord is ready t…

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God’s Answer to Fear, Anxiety & Worry, Part 1 | God vs. Your Bullies 22:44

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Every kid has known a bully. The bully is often bigger and meaner and is a force to bereckoned with. Well, when your new best friend happens to be the linebacker of the school football team, it’s amazing how the bully isn’t so threatening anymore. What problems are bullying you right now? Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie shows us how Go…

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God’s Answer to Fear, Anxiety & Worry, Part 1 | Breaking Free from Worry 25:47

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If worry were an Olympic sport, some of us would qualify for the Gold Medal. But, in reality, life gives us so much to worry about, doesn’t it? The world is a mess, on so many levels. And we all have issues on a personal level, as well. But so many times, we’re so much more attached to our burdens than our burdens are attached to us. And today on A…

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The King Who Stands Above It All | Sunday Message (Pastor Jonathan Laurie) 41:41

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Life is full of uncertainty. But when we don't know what the future holds, we should look at the one who holds the future. Pastor Jonathan Laurie points us to faith in this message. Notes: Focus verse - Daniel 7 WHEN YOU LOSE YOUR BEARINGS, YOU BEGIN TO DRIFT. READ DANIEL 7:1–10 (NLT) #1 DANIEL’S FEAR DANIEL 7:1–10 PHILIPPIANS 4:6 (NKJV) BE ANXIOUS…

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The First Ever Harvest Crusade: No More Excuses 45:00

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By Greg Laurie

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Israel, the Rapture & the God Who Keeps His Word | Time Is Running Out 24:34

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So many of us are procrastinators by nature. Others meant to be but they haven’t gotten around to it. Especially when thinking about the end of life and what lies beyond the grave, people tend to leave that discussion for another day. Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie says time may be running out. We’ll take a close look at the Lord…

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The smartest dumb conversation you'll hear this week w/ Sam Bowden 1:09:17

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Comedian Chloe Maddren welcomes Sam Bowden back to The Friend Request for an episode that proves history can actually be hilarious. Sam, promoting his show Don’t Panic, It’s Happened Before, breaks down how today’s world mirrors the past - from pandemics to printing presses - while Chloe tries (like REALLY tries) to keep up. The two talk friendship…

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Israel, the Rapture & the God Who Keeps His Word | God’s Unfailing Promises 24:44

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The dependability of a promise is tied to the integrity and the resources of the one who makes the promise. Did he mean it, can he do it? Did God mean it, can He do it? The Bible says all the promises of God are “yea and amen.” And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie shows us how God’s promises extend to God’s people, including His chosen …

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Are We Seeing Another Spiritual Awakening? | Starting Revival 24:51

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Most cars – those that take gasoline – have an engine and a starter motor. The starter motor (sfx) is what you hear when you first turn the key. The engine is what you hear (sfx) when the car roars to life. If a spiritual awakening is like an engine, revival is like the starter motor. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us all do…

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Are We Seeing Another Spiritual Awakening? | Time for Faith 27:47

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When it seems like the world is coming apart, sometimes it means that things are actually coming together. It’s not a time for fear, but a time for faith. Coming up today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us examine the great spiritual movements of the past. And we’ll draw some perspective from the book of Nehemiah. We’ll see how we may …

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God Keeps His Promises | Helping the Fallen 25:30

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To borrow from Mark Twain, “bad news can travel halfway around the world, while good news is still putting on its shoes.” When an influential believer falls into sin, it seems like we hear about it at the speed of light. But how do we reach out to someone who’s helped us, when they’re the ones who need help? Pastor Greg Laurie answers that question…

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The God Who Feels Your Pain | Sunday Message 43:58

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How can someone be sure they will go to Heaven when they die? Pastor Greg Laurie reveals that the answers to some of our most pressing questions are found right in the book of Isaiah. Notes: ACTS 8 AND ISAIAH 53 PEOPLE WILL DO JUST ABOUT ANYTHING TO AVOID PAIN. WE WANT THE GAIN WITHOUT THE PAIN. WE WANT THE CROWN WITHOUT THE CROSS. THE TEXT BEFORE …

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You Can Share the Gospel—Even If You’re the Least Likely 16:44

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In this interview from the archives, Pastor Greg Laurie sits down with Hugh Hewitt to open up about his upbringing, running into the gospel at 17 on a high school campus, and becoming a successful evangelist, despite being the last person many would have expected. Looking for hope or know someone who is? Join Greg Laurie at the Harvest Crusade: Hop…

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God Keeps His Promises | Remembering the Lord 23:14

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So many of us spend so little time thinking about the Lord during the day, and yet we want to live with Him forever. God’s Word has a bottomless supply of insights for life, but social media captures so much more of most people’s attention. Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, as Pastor Greg Laurie continues our Genesis series, we’ll see how Noah remembe…

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Debunking Reddit rumours w/ Elouise Eftos 59:18

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SORRY THE EPISODE IS LATE hehe love you! Comedian and host Chloe Maddren is joined by return guest and bestest girl, Elouise Eftos fresh from her Edinburgh Fringe Festival Best Newcomer Award nomination, for an episode of gossip and myth-busting. Together they dive deep into The OG Crew Reddit to debunk some wild rumours about Chloe - from ozempic …

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God’s Solution to Man’s Problem | Locking the Devil Out 25:03

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When you have to walk a ways in the snow, sometimes it’s easiest to use the same footprints on your way back. They’re easy enough to see. What footprints do we leave in our lives, that allow our adversary the easiest access to our thoughts and actions? Today on A NEW BEGINNING, as Pastor Greg Laurie continues his series in Genesis, we’ll see the en…

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God’s Solution to Man’s Problem | The Power of Ideas 26:50

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Mankind has had some great ideas: air travel, space flight, the wheel, the smartphone. But everyday, each of us has some very bad ideas. God calls them sin. But, good or bad, it starts with an idea. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us keep our ideas in check. We’re launching a new series from “the book of beginnings,” the book…

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Trouble in Paradise | Standing in Victory 24:07

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How does the Devil cause so much mayhem among believers? He has help! He and his minions set their sights on believers trying to make them fall . . . and they’re quite good at what they do. But today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out victory is assured for God’s children when we stand in the victory of Jesus. We’re in the Garden of …

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Trouble in Paradise | Defeating Temptation 23:12

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In the Lord’s Prayer, we read “Lead us not into temptation.” Yeah, we certainly don’t want to go down that path. But haven’t you found that sometimes temptation comes up the path and finds us! Temptation is pervasive. It’s ubiquitous. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us dissect temptation. We’ll trace its roots all the way back to…

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Staying Cool When Things Get Hot | Sunday Message 39:07

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Why do Christians have to go through hardship? Well, trials are like God’s gym. In them, we're broken down so we can be built up. Pastor Greg Laurie shares more in his message focused on Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Notes: Focus verse - Daniel 3 / James 1 Jesus walking with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego through the fiery furnace. Do not desp…

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"I Just Knew Something Was Gonna Happen": Real Stories from the First Harvest Crusade (with Chuck Smith) 29:28

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In this timeless interview, Pastor Greg Laurie sits down with his mentor, the late Pastor Chuck Smith, to share the origins of the Harvest Crusade, captivating behind the scenes stories, and impactful testimonies. Since its inception as the “Summer Harvest” in 1990, the Harvest Crusade has far exceeded the expectations of both pastors. Over the yea…

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Trouble in Paradise | Handcrafted by God 25:18

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Many products have labels noting where they were made. Maybe Made in China, Japan, Mexico, or Made in the U.S.A. Metaphorically, if we were to look at our label – the label of man himself – it would say “Made in the Garden of Eden . . . by God.” You and I were handcrafted by our Heavenly Father. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie poin…

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God’s Purpose for Us | Wonder or Wander? 23:55

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If you don’t know where you’re going, how do you know when you get there? It seems some people are in permanent wander mode. They’re drifting. But those who live for the Lord continually encounter the wonder of God. Wonder . . . or wander? The choice is up to us. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps connect us with the plan and pu…

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God’s Purpose for Us | God’s Plan from the Start 24:51

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God’s plan for creation and His plan for mankind, included His plan for man’s redemption. Even before the heavens and the earth were created, He knew man’s freewill would lead him astray. . . and He had a solution before we even tasted of the forbidden fruit. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie digs in to God’s plan as revealed in Genesis.…

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HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: What if Betty and Wilma kissed?! w/ Edan McGovern 55:21

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Comedian Chloe Maddren is joined by her Halloween soulmate, comedian and podcaster Edan McGovern, for a spooky special filled with flirty chaos, messy (and poorly planned) games, and Halloween politics. The pair, dressed as Wilma Flintstone and Betty Rubble, talk about their Halloween horror stories, what makes their feet so special and the etiquet…

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Jonah’s Second Chance and Yours | Answering God’s Call 24:44

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Most all of us have someone in our circle of influence who doesn’t know the Lord, and we’ve never talked to them about Jesus. And that weighs heavily on our conscience. If it doesn’t, maybe it should. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie takes us to the account of Jonah . . . no, not so much about the great fish, but about his assignment of…

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Jonah’s Second Chance and Yours | Share Life-Changing News 26:17

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Some statements can carry tremendous meaning. Some can be life-changing. Statements like “not guilty” . . . “you’re cancer-free” . . . “it’s a boy!” Imagine NOT sharing one of those statements with those who needed to hear it. Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out the privilege and responsibility of sharing a message that cou…

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Jesus and the Person Who Is Afraid | Sunday Message 41:46

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Even in the face of fear and uncertainty, God is by your side as you walk toward His calling. We see that through the life of Gideon, a man from the smallest clan and the least in his family, yet led by God to do great things on His behalf. Notes: Focus verse - Judges 6 It seems like our culture has been turned upside down. Isaiah 5:20–21 Destructi…

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What Will We Be Doing in Heaven? 36:35

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Pastor Greg Laurie explores the book of Revelation for answers on what we will do in Heaven. Looking for hope or know someone who is? Join Greg Laurie at the Harvest Crusade: Hope for America on November 16! Get event information here. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale eva…

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Jonah: The Reluctant Evangelist | God Can Use You 22:28

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God can use just about anybody to share the Gospel. He can use a former shoe salesman . . . such as D.L. Moody. He can use a young dairy farmer . . . such as Billy Graham. Or use an aimless young high school kid looking for answers . . . such as Greg Laurie. The Bible is full of people whom God used in surprising ways. And today on A NEW BEGINNING,…

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Jonah: The Reluctant Evangelist | Deliver the Good News 28:07

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In 1860, the Pony Express could deliver a letter from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California in just 10 days. Now, we can send a document around the world in a split second. We have such capacity for delivering information, but Pastor Greg Laurie is concerned we’re not delivering the best information. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, he launches a…

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It's Halloween Man! AKA Christmas Man AKA Rodney Todd 57:41

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The spooky season is finally upon us so this week, Chloe Maddren is joined by the one and only HALLOWEEN MAN! It's Rodney Todd, everyone!! Actually, we're unsure if he is the only Halloween Man but we do know you may remember him in another role as Christmas Man on The OG Crew! These two talk all things spooky, from freaky flicks and scary fits to …

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What to Do When the Odds are Against You | When God Wins Through You 27:37

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Sometimes we may think that our effort, by itself, does count for much. Maybe we’re the only believer in our family . . . or the only Christian at work . . . or the only one in our group of friends at school. The odds are against us. Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie takes us to one of the most encouraging stories in the Old Testame…

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What to Do When the Odds are Against You | Your Worth to God 24:43

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Let’s say you want to sell your car. You think it’s worth about 10 thousand dollars. But right away, someone pays you 15 thousand dollars. Sold! So what was your car worth? Well, it was worth what the buyer was willing to pay. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie brings us some encouraging insights on OUR worth based on the One who purchase…

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Give Me This Mountain | All In for Jesus 25:10

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During Jesus’ earthly ministry, He didn’t restore sight to just one eye. He didn’t feed most of the 5,000. He didn’t calm the storm on only half the Sea of Galilee. And He didn’t give part of His life on the cross to pay for some of our sins. As someone has said, “Sin had left a crimson stain, and He didn’t wash it light pink.” Today on A NEW BEGIN…

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Preparing for Victory | Sunday Message (Pastor Jonathan Laurie) 37:26

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You may be facing your own Jericho now—a wall that looks too high, too impossible. But before God tears down walls around you, He often wants to bring down walls within you. See how true victory is claimed in this message. Notes: Focus verse - Joshua 5 The Israelites didn’t believe God would provide for them. God proved He was able to provide, and …

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The Power of Forgiveness 26:26

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Pastor Greg Laurie delivers a message on the power of forgiveness. Looking for hope or know someone who is? Join Greg Laurie at the Harvest Crusade: Hope for America on November 16! Get event information here. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of ov…

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Give Me This Mountain | Wisdom for the Long Haul 25:01

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What’s the best way to chart a course for a successful Christian life over the long haul? We might ask someone who’s walked that path over the long haul. There’s no discounting the wisdom that comes with experience. Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie looks back over the past 50 years of ministry at his home church, Harvest Christian …

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Don’t Make Deals with the Devil | God in the Gridlock 24:03

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Ever been caught in gridlock? Maybe you’re trying to get out of the parking lot of a large sporting event. You’re stuck. You can go forward, you can’t back up, you can’t go to the right or the left. Only thing you can do is...look up. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie takes us to a time of challenge in the history of the Israelites. They…

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Don’t Make Deals with the Devil | How to Hang Up on the Enemy 25:29

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We’ve all gotten used to spam calls, right? We can sometimes see them coming. Maybe we don’t answer the phone. If we do, we have our way of ending the call as quickly as possible. When the Devil comes calling, some of us forget all those defensive techniques. We sit there and listen to his sales pitch. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie r…

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Public breakups, DMing strangers and other bad ideas w/ Nikki Justice 1:02:15

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This week on The Friend Request, Chloe Maddren sits down with comedian Nikki Justice from The OG Crew, who opens up about her PUBLIC breakup with Andrew Hamilton, what it’s like to be autistic making friends and why being a stripper, a mum and a comedian all come with wildly different friendship challenges... From bikie marriages to psychics, paras…

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Brendan Anderson, Founder & Managing Partner of ScaleCo Capital 30:07

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Today we’re joined by Brendan Anderson, Founder & Managing Partner of ScaleCo Capital. We kick things off with his jump from banking to buying his first company as we dig into what gave him the courage to make the move and how he made that first deal happen. From there, Brendan breaks down what ScaleCo looks for and how they partner with “lifestyle…

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Overcoming or Overcome? | Small Problems, Big God 25:34

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Special effects companies are masters at building small models of railroads or high rises or mountain ranges. But in the movie theater, they seem huge – they fill the screen! Could it be that our problems only LOOK big? Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us see our challenges through the lens of faith. And we’ll see, whether our pro…