The Greg Laurie Show

Are we living in the last days? A recent study found that 40% of Americans believe we are—and even non-believers sense something is shifting. In this episode, Greg Laurie opens Luke 21 to look at what Jesus actually said about the end times. Rather than freaking out or doom scrolling, Jesus gave a different instruction: look up. What Greg covers:• Why 25% of the Bible is prophetic—and why that matters now• The timeline: the rapture, the rise of the Antichrist, the Great Tribulation, Armageddon, and the Second Coming• Israel's role in end-times events and why 1948 set the prophetic clock ticking• The difference between personal tribulation and the Great Tribulation• How to live right now: watch and pray, not party or panic• Why Bible prophecy should make us evangelistic, not argumentative Greg also shares how understanding what's ahead brings hope in a hopeless world, comfort to those grieving, and clarity when life stops making sense. If you've never trusted Christ, stay to the end—Greg walks through how to be ready.Subscribe for new episodes of the Greg Laurie Show every week. Timestamps00:00 Doom scrolling and the end times question02:03 Why 25% of the Bible is prophecy04:36 How prophecy brings sense to suffering06:52 The end times timeline, big picture09:04 The Antichrist as counterfeit peacemaker12:00 Will the church go through the Tribulation?13:35 Israel, Jerusalem, and 194817:17 Why October 7 wasn't answered with genocide18:40 Look up, don't freak out21:23 The Super Bowl on pause: God already knows23:00 Carousing, drunkenness, and worry26:35 Watch and pray, not hunker down29:08 Cross the street before you cross the sea31:00 If this were your last day Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Cissie Graham Lynch — granddaughter of Billy and Ruth Graham, daughter of Franklin Graham — joins Greg and Cathe to talk about her new book "Stand Steady," her recent nomination as Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, and what it was really like growing up in one of America's most well-known ministry families. In this conversation:- Why Cissie says the church has sometimes "weakened" women, and what strong biblical womanhood actually looks like- The hurricane that inspired "Stand Steady" and the foundation that remains when storms hit- Cathe on walking through grief after losing their son Christopher, and the prodigal years with Jonathan- Greg's personal memories of Billy Graham privately — including the "Not you again" welcome mat at Ruth's door- The four "kings" that quietly rule our lives: Feeling, Trend, Think, and Comfort- Raising kids in a phone-saturated culture, and Franklin's blunt advice to Greg after Christopher's death Plus a lighter round at the end — Thai food, blackberry cobbler, Last of the Mohicans, and why Cissie would want one more dinner with her grandmother. Pick up "Stand Steady" wherever you get your books. Timestamps 00:00 Cissie Graham Lynch on how culture and the church weaken women02:03 What kind of woman will you choose to be?03:26 Growing up a Graham and never wanting ministry08:17 The hurricane, the foundation, and what remains11:47 The four kings: Feeling, Trend, Think, and Comfort14:43 Her mother Jane, the unsung hero19:13 Fake strength from culture, weakened women in the church23:13 A word to young girls in the age of social media30:32 Billy Graham up close and Ruth's sanctified humor40:12 Walking with Jonathan and Christopher through prodigal years48:34 Back in the pulpit three days after losing Christopher57:00 Nominated Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom01:07:47 Favorites, Thai food, Last of the Mohicans, and Motown01:21:20 Closing prayers and blessing   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What if 150 years of biblical archaeology hasn't produced a single find that contradicts the Bible? That's the claim Dinesh D'Souza makes in this conversation about his new book, The Stones Cry Out. We talk about the artifacts quietly coming out of the ground in Israel — including the bones of Caiaphas, the clay seal of a minor character from Jeremiah, and the recently confirmed location of Bethsaida — and why most of this isn't being shouted from the rooftops. We also get into:- Why younger generations are drawn to socialism (and how "crony capitalism" fuels it)- The modern state of Israel as prophecy fulfilled- Why Dinesh has been publicly challenging Calvinism- The Pool of Siloam, the Garden Tomb, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre- His years inside the Reagan administration- A lunch with Richard Nixon- Fried bananas, My Cousin Vinny, and Breaker Morant Dinesh is a filmmaker, author, and friend, and this one covers a lot of ground — from apologetics to American history to personal stories. Pick up The Stones Cry Out wherever you get your books.                                                                       Timestamps 00:00 Cold open00:18 Welcoming Dinesh D'Souza00:50 What's so great about America03:04 Why young people are drawn to socialism05:04 Capitalism without a moral base07:03 The Stones Cry Out and biblical archaeology10:29 The Caiaphas ossuary and Pilate findings13:44 The Pools of Bethesda and Siloam16:14 Garden Tomb vs Church of the Holy Sepulchre18:12 Israel's rebirth as fulfilled prophecy20:45 The Dead Sea Scrolls connection22:33 Balaam, son of Beor, and the skeptics24:58 When unbelief isn't really intellectual27:05 Atheism as revenge against God29:20 The problem with Calvinist predestination32:33 Rethinking total depravity34:30 Evangelicals, Arminians, and biblicists37:49 Reconciling free will and God's choice38:37 Favorite comfort food39:10 The three films Dinesh is proudest of41:35 Islam, the left, and a common enemy43:04 Movies he'll rewatch every time45:03 Having lunch with Richard Nixon47:41 Inside Reagan's ranch49:31 Should Christians send kids to secular colleges51:14 Advice to a younger Dinesh53:09 Closing thoughts on The Stones Cry Out Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Rick Rubin is considered by many to be the greatest music producer alive today. His work spans the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Run-DMC, Adele, U2, Neil Diamond, and his legendary American Recordings with Johnny Cash. He has also become one of the most influential voices in culture. His interviews include Paul McCartney in McCartney 3,2,1 and Jay-Z in the HBO series JAŸ-Z in 8. On his podcast, Tetragrammaton, he recently sat down with Neil Young. Now add one more name to that list: Pastor Greg Laurie.In this unusual episode, legendary producer Rick Rubin turns the microphone around and interviews Greg about his life, faith, and the Jesus Movement that shaped him. The conversation moves at the pace of a long dinner between curious friends. Greg answers Rick's questions about faith, baptism, communion, the Holy Spirit, the Sabbath, and whether the God of the Old Testament really differs from the God of the New. He also speaks candidly about losing his son Christopher and what grief taught him about ministering to people in pain.Listen to the original episode on Rick Rubin's Podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pastor-greg-laurie/id1671669052?i=1000793610276Youtube: https://youtu.be/KGR27hIf8Ow?si=v6Zp5ihvgBCQB2Wv Timestamps:00:00 Open00:06 Welcome and how the Rick Rubin interview came together04:17 Salt and light: pastor vs evangelist06:46 Growing up with a Marilyn Monroe mother and seven stepfathers08:46 Meeting the Jesus freaks and Lonnie Frisbee on campus11:54 Who Lonnie Frisbee really was17:00 Chuck Smith, the steady father figure18:46 Conditions that sparked the Jesus Revolution23:00 Was it just LA, or everywhere?25:53 Deepening faith and losing his son Christopher32:31 Always learning: how understanding Scripture grows39:51 Learning about Jesus after conversion42:02 Starting Harvest without meaning to start a church46:36 Friendship with Billy Graham50:09 Jesus's teachings vs church theology51:53 What faith actually is55:06 The Holy Spirit explained58:47 When burnt offerings stopped01:00:43 Baptism and the recent baptism movement01:03:25 Communion and the Last Supper01:07:00 How Greg prepares a sermon01:12:23 Is the Old Testament God more judgmental?01:15:31 Music, Love Song, and the birth of Christian music01:22:36 Church as grassroots vs industry01:25:08 What's stayed the same since Jesus's time01:27:12 Social media, TV, and the vet with the loaded gun01:29:34 The Sabbath and resting01:31:17 Bob Dylan's conversion and Slow Train Coming01:33:07 Did you choose Jesus or did Jesus choose you? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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 his parents' divorce03:00 The balloon-animal mentor who taught him business04:34 Finding faith as his 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 he ever got, from a rabbi Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.