Best Anewbeginning Podcasts (2025)

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Throwback: Harvest Crusade Origins and Behind the Scenes Stories with Chuck Smith 29:27

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

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Lost Boy | Hope for the Lonely 27:29

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Pastor Greg Laurie has pointed out before how pervasive loneliness is. Well, today is National Cheer Up the Lonely Day. What? You didn’t know? But today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg doesn’t offer warm platitudes to make us smile, he introduces us to the Friend who sticks closer than a brother. From a recent Harvest Crusade, he shows us how Jesus…

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How to Overcome Your Giants | God Can Handle It 26:36

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God has never encountered a problem or a crisis too big for Him to handle. He’s never said, “Uh-oh.” So when we encounter something we can’t handle, we need to look to our God who can handle anything. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, as Pastor Greg Laurie returns to our studies of the life of David, we’ll see what happened when David faced a giant-siz…

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The Man After God’s Heart | Imperfect Yet Chosen 24:41

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Some tend to think that God only uses perfect people . . . people with no blindspots, no failings, no shortcomings. But the more we study the Bible, the more we see how God used imperfect people to do remarkable things for His Kingdom. How can we be the kind of person God is looking for? Pastor Greg Laurie answers that today here on A NEW BEGINNING…

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The Man After God’s Heart | Beyond the Highlight Reel 28:01

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We see the social media posts of certain friends and marvel at how great their life is. Lunch on the beach in Cabo. Sipping a hot chocolate in a ski chalet in Aspen. Social media has become a collection of highlight reels – because people want to look good. But today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out God follows you . . . no, not on…

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Hope for Hurting Hearts | Faith That Grows in Hard Times 25:19

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When the alarm goes off early so we can get up and work out, it’s easy to wish we could strengthen our muscles while we lie there in bed. But we know it doesn’t work that way. When it comes to growing strong in our faith, sometimes we have to exercise our faith . . . and sometimes that comes at the most painful, distressing times of life. Today on …

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The Reluctant Evangelist | Sunday Message 41:19

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Discover how to overcome hesitation and share your faith boldly with Pastor Greg Laurie’s new series, "The Reluctant Evangelist," exploring the story of Jonah. Notes: Focus verse - Jonah 1 #1 CHRISTIANS HAVE BEEN CALLED TO EVANGELIZE. #2 WHY DON’T WE SHARE OUR FAITH MORE? THE FEAR OF REJECTION OR OFFENDING SOMEONE. WE DON’T SHARE THE GOSPEL DUE TO …

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It’s Time for Another Jesus Revolution | Right Side Up 28:19

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The Lord wants us to turn this world right side up for Him. But all too often, the world turns the church upside down. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie takes us to a recent Harvest Crusade for his message called, It’s Time for Another Jesus Revolution. Jesus Revolution is another name for the Jesus Movement of the 60s and 70s . . . and …

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Hope for Hurting Hearts | Bigger Than the Crisis 24:34

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It’s a statistical certainty that someo ne listening to A NEW BEGINNING today has just received the toughest news of their life. A diagnosis. A court order. An eviction. A pink slip. A phone call. It’s so often a phone call. What do you do when you don’t know what to do? Today, Pastor Greg Laurie reassures you that God knows, God sees, and God care…

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What to Do When the Odds are Against You | God Gets the Glory 26:13

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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 | Kingdom Value 24:18

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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 | Jesus Gave It All 25:06

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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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P.S. I Love You | Sunday Message 40:37

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After all the deep truths covered in 1 John, we see an added “P.S.” in John’s following epistles. Pastor Greg Laurie shares they’re filled with love, warning, and encouragement. Notes: Focus verse - 2 John 1 2nd and 3rd John are filled with love, warning and encouragement. We can find comfort in God’s Word—His ultimate love letter to us. 1st John w…

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What I Believe About Israel, Iran, and End Times 37:47

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With all the current events unfolding in the Middle East, there's a lot of differing views floating around on Israel's role in Scripture. In this podcast, Pastor Greg Laurie gives his take. Topics covered: Intro - 0:00 Thoughts on Israel - 2:00 Thoughts on Iran - 13:00 Prophetic timeline - 20:45 How Christians should feel - 28:20 Answering common q…

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What Are You Really Looking For? | Seeing Clearly with God 27:06

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Sometimes, after we put on sunglasses, we realize how harsh the light really was? That’s sort of a picture of life without God – blinding, confusing, and glaring. Well, here on National Sunglasses Day, Pastor Greg Laurie shares how seeing life through the lens of God’s truth changes everything. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, from a Harvest Crusade messa…

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Give Me This Mountain | Wisdom for the Long Haul 25:32

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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 | Lessons From Gridlock 25:06

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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’t 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 | Declining the Devil 25:05

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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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Overcoming or Overcome? | Small Problems, Big God 25:03

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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…

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UPDATE: Operation Midnight Hammer and What Surprised Me About President Trump's Speech 3:57

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The United States has just hit the nuclear reactors Iran through a very successful military authorization. Immediately afterward, President Donald Trump did a press conference. He thanked our military, thanked the Israelis for their cooperation, and he thanked God. But then he did something surprising . . . . Hear Pastor Greg Laurie give an update…

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How to Be a Father When You're Fatherless | Sunday Message 46:15

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Pastor Greg Laurie shares a message for anyone who has ever wondered, "How can I give what I never got?" While some never had an earthly father to learn from, our heavenly Father is here to fill what's missing. He helps us break the cycle. Notes: Focus verse - Ephesians 6 1. A child from a fatherless home is 68% more likely to use drugs or alcohol.…

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Levi Lusko's Journey Through Grief, Ministry, and an Eye-Opening Midlife Crisis 1:11:35

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Pastor Levi Lusko takes us through the grief he faced after losing a daughter, what it’s like to be a preacher, and what facing a midlife crisis taught him. Topics covered: Greg’s influence on Levi - 0:00 Grief and child loss - 09:32 Learning from loss - 21:45 Having a strong marriage - 31:43 Being a preacher and writer - 35:25 Learning from midlif…

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Good News in a Bad World | Jesus Fixes What’s Broken 25:54

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Ever tried fixing something with the wrong tool . . . like using a butter knife instead of a screwdriver? That’s how some people live their lives. They keep trying to fill the emptiness with stuff – money, relationships, success – but nothing really works. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, from a recent Harvest Crusade, Pastor Greg Laurie points out that J…

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Overcoming or Overcome? | Greater Is He in Us 27:06

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Kids learn early on the playground that if a bully is bigger than them, it’s good to have a friend who’s bigger than the bully. A bully who’s met his match is no longer a threat. Well as Pastor Greg just said, greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world. Our adversary is no match for our Almighty God. We stand in victory when we stand …

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Get Your Feet Wet | Parents Passing Our Faith 23:38

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We don’t take our young kids to the shoe store to learn to tie their shoes. W e don’t take them to the dentist to learn to brush their teeth. W e don’t take them to a nutritionist to learn to eat their vegetables. No, there are certain things parents teach their kids. It’s just part of being a parent. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Lauri…

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Get Your Feet Wet | Daily Faith in God 23:13

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When we go to a restaurant we’ve never been to before, do we test the chair before we sit down? Do we send the main course for chemical analysis before we take a bite? When we give our credit card to pay, do we follow the server to the register to make sure it’s not charged inappropriately? We exercise a certain amount of faith everyday. And coming…

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Get Your Feet Wet | Running to Win 24:47

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The Christian life has been compared to a race. And it certainly is that. But given the opposition we often face, it could also be compared to an obstacle course. It’s a tough assignment to “run to win” when our adversary is trying to trip us up and stop us in our tracks. Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie offers biblical advice on k…

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This Is How You Know | Sunday Message (with Jonathan Laurie) 42:44

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Erase your doubts when it comes to life’s ultimate question: Do I have eternal life? In this message, we’ll see what fruits those who really have Heaven awaiting them bear. Notes: Focus verse - 1 John 5 READ: 1 John 5 (NKJV) #1 Marks of a True Believer The Greek word John used here is “nikao.” Conquering will not be proven by your arrogance, words,…

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What My Hard Childhood, Losing a Son, and Following Jesus Taught Me (Featuring Jonathan Laurie) 55:49

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Pastor Greg Laurie brings us wisdom gained over the course of his life—both before and after coming to faith. With his son Jonathan, he reflects on his traumatic upbringing, most difficult moments, and even the good, like finding God and living with Him by his side. See all the things an older Greg would tell a younger Greg if he could. Topics cove…

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Between Impossible & More Impossible | God Makes a Way 26:41

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Sometimes, we can face impossible situations. It seems there’s no way out, and no way through. Well, God can make a way where there seems to be no way. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us lean on the care of our loving God. Glad you’re along for a series called Joshua: Living in the Land of Promises. Maybe you need God’s help …

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Between Impossible & More Impossible | Turn Worry Into Prayer 24:34

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Here’s a good quote you can find on the Internet: “In times of trouble, don’t give in to your natural reflex of worry. Instead, condition your reflex to pray.” It’s a meme from a man named Greg Laurie. Well, that same Greg Laurie brings us a complete message on how to turn our worries into prayers today as he continues a new series called “Joshua: …

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How to Live a Successful Christian Life | Reconnecting with God 26:22

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When astronauts used to orbit the moon, there was a period of about 45 minutes when they were on the back side of the moon and couldn’t receive any signals from NASA’s Mission Control. Those were the longest 45 minutes of the mission! Well, believers often go through periods of disconnection from the wisdom of God’s Word. We’re without that superna…

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How to Live a Successful Christian Life | Faith Over Fear 27:10

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Jesus wasn’t the only one who walked on water. Remember? For a few moments, the Apostle Peter walked on water when Jesus bid him, “come to me.” But when his faith turned to fear, his feet didn’t float! Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how we can keep our faith above water, and let fear sink to the bottom. It’s an encoura…

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How to Lead Others to Jesus | Share the Gospel 23:55

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The Lord is clear. He doesn’t want anyone to perish but wants everyone to come to repentance. That includes everyone in your household, everyone at your neighbor’s home, everyone at your place of work. “Fine. Now how does that happen?” That’s where you and I come in. Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie points out some biblical steps toward …

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Defining Moments In Our Lives | Sunday Message (Guest Speaker: Michael Franzese) 43:25

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Michael Franzese shares about his former life as an infamous mobster and how God has the power to transform anyone. --- 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 informa…

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Leaving Jewish Roots for Christ, American Culture Shock, and Family Values (with Andrew Klavan) 50:40

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Bestselling author and influential political commentator, Andrew Klavan, joins Pastor Greg Laurie for a faith and culture-focused talk. Andrew shares how he parted from his Jewish roots and found Christ, as well as other life stories. And together, he and Pastor Greg cover the state of America, family values and gender roles, art, and more. --- Bec…

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How to Lead Others to Jesus | Meeting Hearts with the Gospel 23:45

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Each day, we’re surrounded by needy people. Their needs may not be obvious on the outside, but they’re glaring on the inside. Pastor Greg Laurie has pointed out that everyone’s lonely, everyone carries a load of guilt, and everyone is afraid to die. And as believers, we have something that can address all of those needs. Glad you’re along today for…

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How to Lead Others to Jesus | Sharing a Timeless Message 23:31

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Ever heard of “planned obsolescence?” Products are built to last only a limited time so that . . . yeah, you gotta get a new one! Well, the Lord designed the message of the Gospel to be everlasting. It never goes out of style, it’s never obsolete. It speaks to the needs of our hearts no matter the date on the calendar. And today on A NEW BEGINNING,…

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The Joy of Sharing Your Faith | Don’t Miss the Message 24:26

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Ever discover the fact that someone forgot to relay an important message to you? Maybe it was about a great opportunity . . . or maybe it was about a serious problem . . . but you never got the message. The consequences can be significant. Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out the message we need to deliver . . . and it’s abo…

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The Joy of Sharing Your Faith | Called to Share the Good News 23:07

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Greg Laurie is both a pastor and an evangelist. His giftedness in sharing the Gospel is obvious. More than 11 million have attended his Harvest Crusades, and more than a million have registered decisions of faith. So today on A NEW BEGINNING, he helps us consider a few things about sharing our faith. We have a life-saving message, and we just can’t…

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Angels and Demons | Urgency in the End Times 26:13

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If your neighbor’s home catches fire, that’s not the time to “just mind your own business,” or the time to wait until you’re in the mood. People’s lives are at stake and they need to be saved. Well, in a similar way, today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how God’s End Times calendar is counting down. People’s eternal lives are at …

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When Love Moves In, Fear Moves Out | Sunday Message 39:18

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God is bigger than whatever you're facing in life right now. But not only is He all-powerful, but very loving. In this message, Pastor Greg Laurie teaches on God's deep love for you, faith in the storm, and much more. Notes: Focus verse - 1 John 4 There will be more false prophets and false messiahs in the last days. “Don’t believe every spirit. Te…

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Have the Jews Been Replaced as God's Chosen People? (Joel Rosenberg Interview) 1:19:27

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Joel Rosenberg brings his expertise on Bible prophecy to today's podcast. Together, he and Pastor Greg Laurie break down the problems with Replacement Theology, why Christians should care about Israel, and end times prophecy. This insightful sit-down shares the answers to questions on many Christians' minds. -- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harv…

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Angels and Demons | The Truth About Angels 26:51

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The sum total of what many people know about angels came from a movie . . . or a TV show . . . or a book . . . or social media. But whether it came from a screenplay or a novel, it was fiction. Someone made it up. And it may have left real angels rolling on the floor laughing. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie takes us to the authoritati…

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How to Know the Will of God | Rethinking God's Will 25:38

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Most pilots follow an unwritten rule: if they flip a certain switch and the plane suddenly starts going crazy, they switch it back. Pretty basic. Well, spiritually, if we think a certain path we’ve chosen is God’s will for our lives but then our lives suddenly fall apart, maybe it’s worth reconsidering. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie …

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How to Know the Will of God | Guiding Children to God 25:03

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We all want certain things for our children. We want them to be healthy and happy. We want them to make good choices, foremost among them being accept Jesus as their Savior. But our kids reach a certain point, and the principles we taught them are working their way in to the specific choices they make. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie s…

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The Secret to Spiritual Success | Staying Present in God’s Word 26:29

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Our minds have a cruise control function, it would seem. We can be driving down a familiar road, paying only a modicum of attention, and wonder when that last mile went by. Our minds weren’t really in the moment. We can unfortunately follow that same pattern when we read Scripture, especially if we’re trying to read a certain volume of passages as …

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The Secret to Spiritual Success | The Key to a Strong Faith 25:29

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God wants us to live a successful Christian life. And He hasn’t hidden the secrets to success in some obscure passage in the Bible. It isn’t encoded into the dimensions of the temple in First Kings. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out one of the most important ingredients for a healthy walk with the Lord. But it’s an ingredient …

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Overcoming the Great Deceiver: Truth in a World of Fakes | Sunday Message 50:09

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In a world full of counterfeits—fake news, fake values, even fake versions of faith—how do we hold onto what’s real? Pastor Greg Laurie walks us through standing strong in a world of spiritual deception—and how to walk in the power of God’s truth. --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org. This podcast is supported by t…

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Cathe and Greg Laurie Discuss the Untold Story Behind Jesus Revolution, Marriage, Parenthood, and More 1:14:39

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Pastor Greg and Cathe Laurie take their 51 years of marriage and share their wisdom for Christian men and women navigating singleness, marriage, and life in general. -- 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/suppor…