The Greg Laurie Show

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Everyone talks about life after death, but what about life during life? Do you wonder, 'Why am I here? How can I be truly happy? Does my life matter, or why do I feel empty inside?' And, 'What really happens when I die?' Pastor Greg Laurie has helped millions find profound hope through true faith. On the "The Greg Laurie Show," Pastor Greg brings insight to Scripture, a deep dive into real cultural issues, and special guest interviews with trusted Christian voices with a variety of life experiences that will help you make sense of life.  Want more from Greg Laurie? Visit https://harvest.org/. Find Pastor Greg on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greglaurie/ 

  1. 20h ago

    The October 7th Attacks at 3 Years: Johnnie Moore

    What would you have done during the Holocaust? Rev. Jonnie Moore says that's no longer a hypothetical question. In this conversation, Pastor Greg Laurie sits down with Johnnie Moore—advisor to presidents, humanitarian, and one of the most connected evangelical voices on the global stage—three years after the October 7th attacks on Israel. We cover:• What actually happened on October 7th (and why the world moved on too quickly)• Hamas, Iran, and the reshaping of the Middle East• The surge of antisemitism on both the left and the right• Feeding Gaza while Hamas stole aid• Sharing the gospel with Muslims and Jews• Why Silicon Valley is quietly calling pastors about AI• What President Trump is really like behind closed doors• The best piece of advice Johnnie ever received — from a rabbi Johnnie grew up moving 20 times before age 12, ended up at Liberty under Jerry Falwell Sr., and now works at the intersection of faith, foreign policy, and emerging technology. His story — and his warnings — are worth your time. Subscribe for more conversations like this. Timetamps 00:30 Meet Johnnie Moore02:03 Growing up in the Deep South after her parents' divorce03:00 The balloon-animal mentor who taught her business04:34 Finding faith as her parents' marriage fell apart06:40 Moving to Lynchburg and landing at Liberty08:20 How Jerry Falwell Sr. became a father figure11:54 Three years after October 7th16:46 What Hamas and Iran were really trying to do21:14 The genocide accusation and feeding Gaza26:00 Advising Trump on Iran and the nuclear red line30:51 Sharing the gospel with Muslims and Jews41:03 Leading a Jewish friend to Christ on FaceTime44:10 Why evangelicals must stand against antisemitism now48:26 Bots, bot farms, and the global information war53:49 Why so many pastors are afraid to speak up56:15 Is AI a blessing or a threat?01:01:23 Why Silicon Valley is calling pastors01:06:19 AI as therapy and the church's human advantage01:07:30 Advice to a younger Johnnie: take more risks01:11:16 What would surprise you about President Trump01:16:00 The best advice she ever got, from a rabbi Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

  2. Sep 29

    Fairly OddParents creator Butch Hartman: Why I Left Nickelodeon to Create a Christian Cartoon

    Cartoonist Butch Hartman—creator of Nickelodeon's *The Fairly OddParents*—sits down with Greg to talk about a career built on drawing, storytelling, and eventually surrender. Butch traces his path from a chaotic Michigan childhood, where cartoons were a refuge, to CalArts, Hanna-Barbera, and the day Ted Turner told the staff they could pitch their own ideas. He explains why limited animation gave Fred Flintstone a five o'clock shadow, why confidence with ink matters more than talent, and why he left Nickelodeon in 2018 to build a studio around *The Garden*—a Christian series he self-funded when no one else would. Along the way: how tithing broke a stronghold, why he and his wife now pastor a church that started under a tree, and his conviction that if God gives the vision, He gives the provision. Timestamps 00:00 Prototype plush and the $8,000 Goofy maquette story01:22 Meeting a fellow artist and Fairly OddParents' 18-year run03:07 CalArts, Hanna-Barbera and the day Cartoon Network launched05:16 How limited animation made TV cartoons possible06:14 Discovering he could draw by tracing Peter Pan on a wall07:41 Greg's chaotic childhood and the animator with the "magic pencil"09:04 Butch's Michigan upbringing and retreating into cartoons10:57 TV dads as father figures — Hugh Beaumont and Mike Brady12:03 Yellow Dog, brush pens and Mad Magazine influences16:17 Why caricaturing women is a bad idea17:34 Drawing fast at Magic Mountain and switching to digital19:13 First jobs: American Tail, Dexter's Lab, Powerpuff Girls19:55 Seizing the pitch opportunity that changed everything21:05 Writing letters to Charles Schulz as a kid22:38 Getting saved at 35 at Crenshaw Christian Center24:47 Starting Church in the Park during COVID25:13 Preaching Esther on a whiteboard26:24 The Garden: making a Christian cartoon nobody else would28:52 Giving vs. the culture of self-worship30:26 Why Nickelodeon won't touch overtly Christian content31:50 Reaching unexpected people in unexpected places34:42 Where Butch stands on AI in animation37:27 Voice acting and playing Dr. Rip Studwell38:49 Favorite movies and the greatest animated film ever42:35 Human creativity, arrogance and the last days44:47 Advice to a younger Butch: don't be afraid46:13 Go-to Scriptures for anxiety and trust47:01 An invitation to make Jesus Lord of your life50:15 If God gives the vision, He'll give the provision51:32 How Butch wants to be remembered Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

  3. Sep 22

    ENCORE: Levi Lusko on How Brokenness can Build your Faith

    What does it mean to spiral—and is it actually possible to find blessings amid devastating loss? On today’s episode of The Greg Laurie Show, Pastor Greg welcomes author and pastor Levi Lusko for an honest—and often humorous—conversation about grief, calling, leadership, and the surprising ways faith can sustain us through the worst life has to offer.  Together, Pastor Greg and Levi trace their family’s intertwined journeys through ministry, loss, and redemption. From the nostalgia of swapping cassette tapes and youth ministry war stories to the raw pain of losing a child or parent, the two open up about suffering, resilience, and the pursuit of God’s purpose in real life. This conversation is both a balm for broken hearts and an encouragement for leaders, parents, or anyone wondering how to move forward when life gets overwhelming. Find Levi’s book on loss, Through the Eyes of a Lion, here: https://levilusko.com/through-the-eyes-of-a-lion.  Check out Blessed are the Spiraling here: https://www.blessedarethespiraling.com/.  -------- Want more from Greg Laurie? Visit:   https://harvest.org/. Find Pastor Greg on social media: https://www.instagram.com/greglaurie/ https://x.com/greglaurie https://www.facebook.com/harvest.greglaurie   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 How a Missed Mentorship Changed Everything02:33 First Meeting: From Fan to Friend04:33 Youth Ministry: “If You Can Preach to Teens…”06:38 Choosing Montana Over Harvest: Defining Your Calling08:05 Walking Through Grief: The Loss of Christopher12:05 “Seeing Through the Eyes of a Lion”: Lenya’s Legacy14:09 Navigating Grief: Guilt, Healing, and Connection16:33 Losing His Dad: “A Different Kind of Grief”17:51 Writing About Pain: Impact Beyond Tragedy18:25 “Success Builds Walls, Failure Builds Bridges”21:44 How Personal Loss Changed Pastoral Ministry22:09 Honoring Lost Loved Ones by Healing23:50 Brokenness, Empathy, and Leadership Growth24:20 Separating Grief: The Laundry Pile Analogy26:14 Hope in Heartbreak: “They’re Not Lost If You Know Where They Are”29:09 Parenting and Calling: Raising Kids in Ministry31:09 Marriage & Hydration: Keeping Relationships Alive32:27 “Intimacy Is Into-Me-You-See”: Wisdom for Newlyweds35:20 Message Prep: Connections, Curiosity & “Move It or Lose It”37:45 Preaching & Writing: The Unique Joys of Both39:46 Writing Habits: Seinfeld, Deadlines, and Staying Creative43:06 Staying Faithful: Why I Chose My Church Over Big Offers45:23 New Book: “Blessed Are the Spiraling” and Midlife Crisis47:38 From Fire to Significance: Shifting Life’s Focus51:25 Movement Conference: Investing in the Next Generation53:18 Learning to Champion Others, Not Compete55:12 What’s Changed in Reaching Young People58:16 “Make Your Bed”: Keystone Habits & Authentic Leadership59:45 The Power of Challenge, Not Coddling01:00:19 Last Meal? In-N-Out & Good Coffee01:01:11 Movies, Heroes, and Becoming Yoda01:02:19 Pulpit Bloopers: Unusual Booty and Other Slip-Ups01:05:08 Hope, Legacy, and What’s Next Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

  4. Sep 15

    Frank Turek: The Nightmare Is When I Wake Up

    Frank Turek was near Charlie Kirk on the day he was killed at UVU. A year later, he sits down with Greg to talk about grief, evil, and what Charlie's legacy means for the church now. From there, the conversation opens up into Frank's new book, The War on Reality (co-written with Phoenix Hayes, with a foreword by Erika Kirk), and the cultural questions Frank is hearing most on college campuses today. In this episode:- The night Charlie was killed and what Erika said to Frank at the hospital- Why the top three objections to Christianity today are all about morality- The transgender conversation, detransitioners, and what to actually say to your kid- Why socialism keeps making a comeback on campus- The rise of antisemitism after October 7th- AI, hallucinations, and the "Madagascar" test that failed 33 out of 35 students- Plus: Beatles trivia, desert island songs, and Greg's awkward encounter with Ringo Learn more about Frank's book at thewaronreality.com. Subscribe for new conversations every week. Timestamps: 00:41 Remembering Charlie Kirk one year later02:26 Why it's not PTSD — it's normal grief04:11 Evil, eternity, and the ripple effect07:16 Erika Kirk: "Don't let his legacy die"09:53 How campus objections shifted to morality14:10 Is the church feeding the war on reality?18:34 The trans social contagion and detransitioners22:03 Questions to ask a child who says "I'm trans"25:38 Why socialism keeps making a comeback29:13 Ten reasons Christians must engage politically32:51 The hidden dangers of AI hallucinations37:20 The spiritual roots of rising antisemitism44:09 Go-to verses for stress and suffering49:42 One last sermon: glorified or horrified53:35 Beatles rabbit hole and witnessing to Ringo59:10 Why he wrote The War on Reality Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

  5. Sep 11 ·  Bonus

    Remembering 9/11: The Tragedy That Turned America Back to God

    Today marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the day thousands of Americans lost their lives at the hands of Islamic terrorists. Pastor Greg Laurie reflects on this tragic moment in our history, and how a unique spiritual moment was born from it, sharing from his personal experience at the World Trade Center just two days after the attack. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

  6. Sep 10 ·  Bonus

    Charlie Kirk Tribute: A Life Worth Remembering

    "This is a tribute I wrote and filmed to remember the impactful life of Charlie Kirk on the first anniversary of his tragic death. Charlie, a follower of Jesus, lived a life worth remembering—and emulating. His courage, conviction, and commitment to sharing his faith made a lasting impact on countless lives." —Pastor Greg Laurie Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

  7. Sep 8

    Jeremy Boreing: Don't Tear Down the Constitution, Rebuild the People

    Jeremy Boreing on why revolution isn't the answer — and what actually is. In Part 2 of our conversation, Jeremy makes the case that America doesn't need to tear down the Constitution. It needs to become the kind of people the Constitution was written for. We talk about why every godless revolution in history has ended in blood, why the American founding was different, and why the revolution we actually need is a revolution of the heart. Then things get personal. We swap favorite films (Braveheart, Ben-Hur, Tombstone, The Godfather), argue about the Beatles, trade Eagles memories from the Sphere, and land on how art — even a small movie with a jazz score — can travel further than you'd ever guess. We close with the story behind the bent key Jeremy has worn around his neck for 31 years. It's worth staying for. Timestamps 00:33 Who should run in 2028?01:51 Conservatism didn't fail — we did03:33 America's revolution vs. all the others05:46 Why revolution today would destroy us07:31 The real revolution is in the heart08:12 Hardest and easiest people to interview11:02 Top five favorite films13:31 Dinner with Churchill, Paul, and Henley15:33 The hidden hero behind country rock17:03 Death row meals and Taco Villa19:12 Desert island songs and the Beatles23:15 How Ben-Hur led Greg to Christ26:15 Artists as co-creators with God27:12 The Wayne Shorter jazz score story31:01 The story behind the bent key Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

  8. Sep 1

    Jeremy Boreing: Why Conservatives Keep Missing What's Next

    Jeremy Boreing on why conservatives keep missing the future — and what he's building next after The Daily Wire. In this conversation, Greg Laurie sits down with Jeremy Boreing, co-founder of The Daily Wire, to talk about creativity, failure, faith, and the next generational shift already underway. What you'll hear:- The night reading Galatians in a Pizza Hut parking lot changed everything- Why Jeremy told Michael Knowles to hold his dreams loosely- The billion-dollar lesson from Jeremy's exit from The Daily Wire- How conservatives keep falling into a "fail, complain, fundraise" cycle- Why AI is the next social media moment — and what happens if Christians sit it out- The failure of Gen X and Boomers to hand the next generation better choices- How to answer nihilism, antisemitism, and despair with actual creation Jeremy makes the case that dominion isn't about reacting to culture — it's about building something worth choosing. Greg presses him on what that looks like for the gospel in an AI age. Subscribe and download the Harvest+ app for more. Timestamps 00:31 Meet Jeremy Boreing02:28 From West Texas to failing in LA03:22 The billion-dollar mistake at Daily Wire05:42 Spotting Ben Shapiro's talent early07:49 The Michael Knowles breakfast: holding dreams loosely10:06 Discovering he was a creator, not an actor14:48 Reading Galatians in a Pizza Hut parking lot19:29 Truth Revolt, getting fired by David Horowitz25:30 The generational insight behind Daily Wire28:57 Why conservatives keep missing the next wave33:23 AI as the new mission field40:55 Nihilism, antisemitism, and a failed generation45:08 What Gen X and Boomers owe the next generation Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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Everyone talks about life after death, but what about life during life? Do you wonder, 'Why am I here? How can I be truly happy? Does my life matter, or why do I feel empty inside?' And, 'What really happens when I die?' Pastor Greg Laurie has helped millions find profound hope through true faith. On the "The Greg Laurie Show," Pastor Greg brings insight to Scripture, a deep dive into real cultural issues, and special guest interviews with trusted Christian voices with a variety of life experiences that will help you make sense of life.  Want more from Greg Laurie? Visit https://harvest.org/. Find Pastor Greg on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greglaurie/ 

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