The Greg Laurie Show

What does it take to actually share your faith in 2026? Evangelist J. John has been preaching the gospel for 48 years across 69 countries—and he says we're seeing more openness to Jesus now than ever before. In this conversation, J. John and Greg Laurie talk about: • What an evangelist actually does (and why every Christian is a witness) • The story of how J. John helped lead Christine Caine to Christ—over five coffees • His simple framework: pray, care, share • Why signs of revival are appearing across the UK and Europe • The Uber driver, the stranger in the parking lot, and praying for divine appointments • What his new book *Will I Be Bald in Heaven?* is really about • Favorite books, favorite verses, and the pace of God (He only runs once in Scripture) J. John also shares his own conversion story at 17—and the friend named Andy who "built a bridge from him to me, and Christ Jesus walked over it." Subscribe for more conversations on faith, culture, and the gospel. Timestamps 00:00 Cold open 00:32 Connecting with J. John from England 00:57 What is an evangelist? 04:42 Jesus and the Samaritan woman: breaking barriers 07:32 Every Christian has a testimony 09:02 Pray, care, share: J. John's approach 11:08 J. John's story: from Greek Orthodox to born again 13:52 How J. John led Christine Caine to Christ 19:19 "I work for a global enterprise" — airport conversation 22:21 The Uber driver and the shopping mall stranger 27:04 Does it work? The shift in evangelism today 29:07 Reaching Muslims and signs of revival in the UK 32:19 Will I be bald in heaven? J. John's new book 37:53 Is Jesus coming again? 39:18 Starting evangelism where you failed most 42:46 Make them, mark them, mature them 46:15 Bubble and squeak, fish and chips, and American burgers 51:35 Movies, Mr. Bean, and three wise women at Christmas 57:24 Books that shaped him and a year reading only the Bible 01:01:16 George Whitefield, Wesley, and Spurgeon's engine room 01:05:34 J. John's last sermon and advice to his younger self 01:11:00 A benediction and farewell Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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. Timestamps 00:00 Doom scrolling and the end times question 02:03 Why 25% of the Bible is prophecy 04:36 How prophecy brings sense to suffering 06:52 The end times timeline, big picture 09:04 The Antichrist as counterfeit peacemaker 12:00 Will the church go through the Tribulation? 13:35 Israel, Jerusalem, and 1948 17:17 Why October 7 wasn't answered with genocide 18:40 Look up, don't freak out 21:23 The Super Bowl on pause: God already knows 23:00 Carousing, drunkenness, and worry 26:35 Watch and pray, not hunker down 29:08 Cross the street before you cross the sea 31:00 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 women 02:03 What kind of woman will you choose to be? 03:26 Growing up a Graham and never wanting ministry 08:17 The hurricane, the foundation, and what remains 11:47 The four kings: Feeling, Trend, Think, and Comfort 14:43 Her mother Jane, the unsung hero 19:13 Fake strength from culture, weakened women in the church 23:13 A word to young girls in the age of social media 30:32 Billy Graham up close and Ruth's sanctified humor 40:12 Walking with Jonathan and Christopher through prodigal years 48:34 Back in the pulpit three days after losing Christopher 57:00 Nominated Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom 01:07:47 Favorites, Thai food, Last of the Mohicans, and Motown 01:21:20 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 open 00:18 Welcoming Dinesh D'Souza 00:50 What's so great about America 03:04 Why young people are drawn to socialism 05:04 Capitalism without a moral base 07:03 The Stones Cry Out and biblical archaeology 10:29 The Caiaphas ossuary and Pilate findings 13:44 The Pools of Bethesda and Siloam 16:14 Garden Tomb vs Church of the Holy Sepulchre 18:12 Israel's rebirth as fulfilled prophecy 20:45 The Dead Sea Scrolls connection 22:33 Balaam, son of Beor, and the skeptics 24:58 When unbelief isn't really intellectual 27:05 Atheism as revenge against God 29:20 The problem with Calvinist predestination 32:33 Rethinking total depravity 34:30 Evangelicals, Arminians, and biblicists 37:49 Reconciling free will and God's choice 38:37 Favorite comfort food 39:10 The three films Dinesh is proudest of 41:35 Islam, the left, and a common enemy 43:04 Movies he'll rewatch every time 45:03 Having lunch with Richard Nixon 47:41 Inside Reagan's ranch 49:31 Should Christians send kids to secular colleges 51:14 Advice to a younger Dinesh 53:09 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=1000793610276 Youtube: https://youtu.be/KGR27hIf8Ow?si=v6Zp5ihvgBCQB2Wv Timestamps: 00:00 Open 00:06 Welcome and how the Rick Rubin interview came together 04:17 Salt and light: pastor vs evangelist 06:46 Growing up with a Marilyn Monroe mother and seven stepfathers 08:46 Meeting the Jesus freaks and Lonnie Frisbee on campus 11:54 Who Lonnie Frisbee really was 17:00 Chuck Smith, the steady father figure 18:46 Conditions that sparked the Jesus Revolution 23:00 Was it just LA, or everywhere? 25:53 Deepening faith and losing his son Christopher 32:31 Always learning: how understanding Scripture grows 39:51 Learning about Jesus after conversion 42:02 Starting Harvest without meaning to start a church 46:36 Friendship with Billy Graham 50:09 Jesus's teachings vs church theology 51:53 What faith actually is 55:06 The Holy Spirit explained 58:47 When burnt offerings stopped 01:00:43 Baptism and the recent baptism movement 01:03:25 Communion and the Last Supper 01:07:00 How Greg prepares a sermon 01:12:23 Is the Old Testament God more judgmental? 01:15:31 Music, Love Song, and the birth of Christian music 01:22:36 Church as grassroots vs industry 01:25:08 What's stayed the same since Jesus's time 01:27:12 Social media, TV, and the vet with the loaded gun 01:29:34 The Sabbath and resting 01:31:17 Bob Dylan's conversion and Slow Train Coming 01:33:07 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.