Greg Laurie Podcast

Just imagine your first day in heaven. The sun is shining, the air is fresh and clean and you have energy to spare. No aches and pains, no car problems, no computer problems, no neighbor problems. So much of what now seems to absorb our time and sap our strength we leave behind. Can I get an amen? Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us see how to fix our eyes on heaven, and give us hope for our time on earth. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.org A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. Support the show: https://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As believers, we know we’re going to heaven. One day, we’ll walk the streets of gold and be overwhelmed by the presence of the Lord Himself. But back here on concrete and asphalt, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the presence of our problems. How do we make it through the here and now as we wait for the hereafter? Today on A NEW BEGINNING, as Pastor Greg Laurie continues his series of hopeful messages, we’ll learn how to find reassurance in God’s promises in Scripture. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.org A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. Support the show: https://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus knew how to meet someone right where they were. He does the same thing today and we should too. In this message, see how He chooses to speak with a certain “immoral woman.” Notes Focus verse: John 4 Jesus meets you right where you are. Jesus cleans our lives up after we come to Him. Everyone is looking for God in their own way. Read John 4:1–7 Go where others won’t. John 4:4 Jesus went where there was a need. Build bridges. Ask Jesus to help you address the deeper spiritual need. John 4:7–15 Offer what matters. John 4:12 Jesus moved beyond surface level interactions to address real needs, and deeper concerns. “You are a Jew, and I am a Samaritan, why are You talking to me?” “Do you think You are better than our ancestor Jacob?” John 4:9, 12 Read John 4:16–19 God loves you with a sacrificial love and gives you peace that you cannot find anywhere else. When you engage with someone about faith, make it about Jesus. Read John 4:20–26 The gift of true worship. John 4:23–24 We must worship in spirit and in truth. Your spiritual thirst can also be met by that same person, Jesus Christ. --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. Support the show: https://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 17th century poet once said, “Before I got married, I had six theories about bringing up children; now I have six children, and no theories.” Child-rearing is one of the most humbling things a confident parent can undertake. Kids have minds of their own. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie brings hope for parents of prodigals . . . and later in today’s message, Pastor Greg’s son, Jonathan, recounts his years of rebellion, and how he came back home. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.org A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. Support the show: https://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been pointed out that the values we pass on to our children aren’t so much taught as they are caught. Robert Fulghum, author of All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten said, “Don’t worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.” Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie provides some biblical insight for parents, especially parents of children who have wandered away from the Lord. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.org A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. Support the show: https://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the United States, divorces occur every 36 seconds. Another marriage dissolves . . . more broken hearts, broken promises, broken people. But Pastor Greg Laurie says divorce isn’t inevitable. In fact, in most cases, if the couple will begin following God’s plan, divorce isn’t even likely. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, practical help for those with hurting marriages. An important message from Pastor Greg titled “Hope for Hurting Hearts.” Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.org A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. Support the show: https://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She was drawn to him because he was the strong, silent type. Now, she’s miserable because he never shares his feelings. He was drawn to her because she was always so neat and put together. Now, if he leaves a sock on the floor, he sleeps on the couch. So how can marriages rise above the day to day agitation, heal the wounds, and get back on track? Pastor Greg Laurie has some good answers today on A NEW BEGINNING. And for a replay of this study, go to harvest.org. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.org A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. Support the show: https://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wedding experts say some of today’s brides and grooms avoid what they call the “death vow” – “til death do us part.” “Why make a promise you can’t keep?” they say. So you may hear “For as long as we continue to love each other," "For as long as our love shall last" or "Until our time together is over." You can almost see the end from the beginning. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie offers hope for marriages headed in the wrong direction—hope that’ll will restore them to God’s plan. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.org A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. Support the show: https://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicodemus was a highly intelligent, cultured, and moral individual. In this message, Pastor Greg Laurie breaks down his conversation with Jesus. It’s not one between rabbi and carpenter, but between God and man. Notes: Focus verse: John 2:23–3:16 We all want our lives to matter. Nicodemus was a highly intelligent, cultured, and moral individual. This is not a conversation between a rabbi and a carpenter. It is a conversation between God and man. Read John 2:23–25 Read John 3:3–10 Jesus saw in Nicodemus a man who was hungry for truth. Everyone is empty, lonely, and afraid to die. The true mark of spiritual growth and maturity is not feeling superior but humble. Nicodemus was the spiritual leader in Israel. Nicodemus came to Jesus by night. Better to have a weak beginning and a strong finish than the opposite. In the end, Nicodemus turned out to be one of the bravest followers of Christ. John 19:39 The great Nicodemus approached Jesus with great respect. Being born again is a supernatural act of God making a person spiritually alive when they were dead in sin. John 3:16–17 God loves you. John 3:16 God proved His love by sending His Son. God’s love is unconditional and universal. God’s gift of salvation is available for everyone who believes. To believe is to adhere to, to commit to, to have faith in, to rely upon, to trust in. Read John 3:19–21 If you are included in the whosoever of John 3:16, then you won't be included in the whosoever of Revelation 20:15. Jesus will receive and reveal Himself to any person who will come to Him honestly. --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. Support the show: https://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recent, tragic death of One Direction's Liam Payne has shocked so many. If celebrities have it all—fame, money, success—why is it we keep hearing the same story over and over again? Pastor Greg Laurie helps us recognize some truths about humanity. --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners Support the show: https://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A noted author of children’s books said, “One advantage of marriage is that, when you fall out of love with him or he falls out of love with you, it keeps you together until you fall in again.” It’s true that relationships heat up and cool down over time. But marriage is the constant commitment that remains in place through it all . . . or should be. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how to honor this commitment between a man and a woman and their God. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.org A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. Support the show: https://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remember Mr. Rogers? Yes, the “won’t you be my neighbor” Mr. Rogers? He was once quoted as saying, “For a couple with young children, divorce seldom comes as a “solution” to stress, only as a way to end one form of pain and accept another.” In our culture, divorce is often seen as the easiest path, or the one with less pain. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie wants to show you an alternative. We’ll see how God has a plan. A plan to give you hope. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.org A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. Support the show: https://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trials strengthen our faith. Just like exercise strengthens muscles, trials strengthen our faith muscles. Today, Pastor Greg Laurie points out we need to put our faith to work to show that our faith works. He says “the faith that cannot be tested is a faith that cannot be trusted. We’re glad you’re along today on A NEW BEGINNING for an important message to help us move forward in times of testing. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.org A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. Support the show: https://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus told us to cast our cares upon Him. But He never said, “In this world ye shall have no problems.” The Bible tells us to be anxious for nothing . . . it doesn’t say you won’t have anything to be anxious about. When the disciples cried out to Jesus in the midst of the storm, it was a real storm! But today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie shows us how the Lord is with us in the midst of the storms of life. He may not deliver us from the storm but He will deliver us through the storm. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.org A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. Support the show: https://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our culture says “wait to have sex . . . until the third or fourth date.” They say, before you marry someone, try living together for a while to see if it works out. Marriage as long as we both shall...live? No. Want. It’s pretty obvious that’s not the way God intended. Maybe that’s why half of marriages fail. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie gives the best advice there is. It doesn’t come from magazines or talk shows but from the inventor of marriage. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.org A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. Support the show: https://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus never dealt with any two people in the same way. He is the perfect example of how we can connect with people in our world. So, what would He say to the doubter? Notes: Focus verse: Matthew 11 When Jesus walked this earth, He encountered many people, and He always had time for individuals. John the Baptist was not just significant but super-significant. John offered hope to the people, calling them back to God. John was fearless. He called out the hypocrisy of the Pharisees and professionally religious. Matthew 3:7–8 John baptized our Lord in the Jordan river and said, “He must increase, and I must decrease.” John’s job was to prepare the way for the Messiah. Read: Matthew 11:1-11 Before wearing “many crowns,” Jesus would wear the crown of thorns. Before the throne would come the cross. Doubt is not a sin. Sometimes we need to go through the foyer of doubt to get into the sanctuary of certainty. Moses was ready to quit. Elijah was ready to quit after Carmel and hearing Jezebel’s threats. Doubting Thomas wanted to know for himself what the others knew. The Apostle Paul was discouraged. John the Baptist had a troubled mind and a broken heart. Jesus responded with scriptures from the Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah. Isaiah 35:5–6 / Isaiah 61 “God blesses those who do not turn away because of me.” Matthew 11:6 God never rebukes any who come to Him with sincere questions or honest doubts. Jesus used the opportunity to speak of John’s greatness. Matthew 11:1-8 It does not matter what others think of us or even what we think of ourselves. What really matters is what Jesus thinks about us. Matthew 11:11 John was a friend of the Bridegroom. We are the bride of the Bridegroom. Doubt is a matter of the mind. Unbelief is a matter of the will. Doubt has questions. Unbelief rejects answers. Jesus refocused John’s priorities. Jesus used Scripture and referred John back to the prophecies of the Messiah in Isaiah. Jesus kept on with His purpose and asked John to trust and follow. When we stand before God on that final day, we will realize that He never sat on his hands, they were nailed to the cross! --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. Support the show: https://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are called to impact our culture. Pastor Greg Laurie shares on the importance of Christian political involvement and gives us a look into his time at the recent Trump rally in Coachella. Though we must take our responsibility to vote seriously, we must also recognize that the ultimate hope for our nation is Jesus Christ. Receive Hope for America today, where Pastor Greg insightfully guides us through this topic in depth. --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners Support the show: https://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a rather popular movie, the lovelorn ingenue confesses, “I love him for the man he wants to be and for the man he almost is.” How many fiancees have high hopes for changing their man that “almost is.” Albert Einstein, of all people, said “Women marry men hoping they will change. Men marry women hoping they will not.” Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us discover the joy of marriage the way God intended. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.org A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. Support the show: https://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our culture has taken some liberties with marriage. It’s been redefined, re-envisioned, re-written and re-constructed. Sometimes it’s held out as a panacea . . . other times it’s ridiculed as a ball and chain. “Till death do us part” has come to mean “we’ll give it a try.” It’s no wonder there’s so much confusion about the institution. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie takes us back to God’s original plan for marriage. We’ll see He has some ideas on how it can succeed. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.org A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. Support the show: https://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some comedians have stopped performing on college campuses. Why? Political correctness is more important than humor. And on some campuses, the biblical values we once held sacred are now considered hate speech. Look at TV. Curse words and innuendo flow freely, but traditional family values are deemed offensive. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us find our bearings. The Apostle Paul and several contemporaries show the way. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.org A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. Support the show: https://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.