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. 3d ago

    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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Aug 25

    Ruslan KD: Why the Loudest Generation Is Also the Loneliest

    From gang life at age 11 to reaching millions on YouTube — Ruslan KD sits down with Greg Laurie to talk about the long road home. Born in Azerbaijan, ethnically Armenian, and raised by a single mom in San Diego, Ruslan's story starts with a botched break-in, a cop next door, and a Black Baptist church that told an 11-year-old kid God would use him one day. They were right. In this conversation: How Ruslan finally surrendered to Christ at a Miles McPherson crusade• The 3 pillars of biblical manhood: priest, provider, protector• Why Gen Z is the most Jesus-curious generation — and what they need from boomers• The difference between selfish ambition and godly ambition (from his new book)• Why every pastor should have a podcast• Financial literacy, communism vs. capitalism, and what the church keeps missing• The verse Ruslan returns to when life gets loud Whether you're a young man trying to figure out what a godly life looks like, or an older believer wondering how to reach the next generation — this one's worth your time. Grab Ruslan's book Godly Ambition wherever books are sold. Timestamps 00:22 Meet Ruslan: rapper, apologist, YouTuber01:37 From Baku to a Vegas gang at age 1104:24 Community service leads him to church07:10 Wrestling with Jesus vs. Jehovah's Witnesses09:54 Why the gospel finally clicked14:14 What "godly ambition" actually means18:33 The three pillars: priest, provider, protector26:11 Communism, socialism, and taxing the rich29:26 Gen Z: the walking paradox36:39 Why open your home to a stranger39:41 What's fueling the church growth boom50:17 Teaching young people how to think54:00 If you had 2 minutes with a million Gen Z kids   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

  8. Aug 18

    ENCORE: Faith, Fame, and Second Chances: A Conversation with Dennis Quaid and Pastor Greg Laurie

    We’re revisiting one of our favorite conversations from The Greg Laurie Show, featuring acclaimed actor Dennis Quaid and his powerful story of faith, fame, addiction, and personal transformation. What drives a Hollywood legend to trade red carpets and fame for a deeper search for meaning? From iconic roles in films like "The Big Easy" and "I Can Only Imagine," Dennis Quaid opens up about his unconventional spiritual journey—from his Baptist upbringing to exploring Eastern mysticism in India, and ultimately, a life-changing encounter with Jesus. The episode dives deep into the heart of Quaid’s story, revealing the turbulence behind the spotlight, his battles with addiction, and what finally brought him home to a living, personal faith. Highlights include: A behind-the-scenes look at the making of faith-based films in Hollywood, including surprising moments from "I Can Only Imagine" and "Soul Surfer" that shaped the genre and broke box-office expectations. Thoughtful reflections on the role of shame, forgiveness, and the persistent hope found in Christ—no matter your past. Honest advice for anyone chasing success, struggling with temptation, or searching for something real in a world of quick fixes. Woven throughout, Pastor Greg Laurie and Dennis Quaid share candid moments about life, lessons from legendary figures like Johnny Cash and Steve McQueen, and powerful truths for anyone standing at a crossroads. If you’ve ever wondered whether God can bring beauty from ashes—or if you’re just curious what happens when a Hollywood star dares to get real about faith—you won’t want to miss this conversation. Subscribe for more conversations like this, where faith meets life, and real stories lead to real hope. 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. --------   CHAPTERS: 00:07 Recording Johnny Cash at Home01:12 Dennis Quaid Learns Guitar from Johnny Cash03:36 Dylan’s Influence on The Beatles & Rock Legends05:44 Movie Roles Dennis Quaid Regrets Turning Down08:03 Not Getting Typecast: Dennis Quaid’s Career Philosophy09:56 Jesus, Shame, and Freedom: Spiritual Reflections11:30 Preparing for Doc Holliday: Physical & Emotional Toll13:53 Ronald Reagan: Insecurity & Triumphs16:17 Reagan’s Strategy with Gorbachev Explained17:10 Behind the Scenes with President Trump19:15 Staying at the White House: Clinton & Instant Coffee20:43 The Political Divide: Common Sense vs. Extremes22:03 Dennis Quaid’s "Seeker" Years & Spiritual Journey26:55 The Power of Jesus’ Red Letters28:22 "I Can Only Imagine": Shifting Faith Film Standards31:54 Standing Up for Faith in “Soul Surfer”33:31 Hollywood’s Spiritual Revolution 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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