Welcome to The Max Lucado Encouraging Word Podcast. As we study God’s word together, may our time uplift and encourage you. If you could use some hope, we pray you find it here today.
We invite you to join us as we’re taking a look at the twenty-third Psalm. Max shared these messages with his church in San Antonio, Texas a while back at a time when so many ... Show More
Jun 22
427: Change the Way You Look at Death
Hello, my friend. Thanks for joining me today. This week’s episode touches on a heavy topic, but it’s one I think about more often as I get older: death. What comes next. Life after this life. I know it can feel uncomfortable, even scary. But I also know the promise of Jesus. “I ... Show More
27m 11s
Jun 15
426: The Power of a Praying Parent
Hello, friend. I hope you’re doing well today. Father’s Day is coming up, making this week’s episode especially timely. We’re looking at a couple of stories in the Bible when scared, desperate fathers felt out of options. And what God said to them, he says to you: Trust your chil ... Show More
29m 51s
Jun 8
425: When You Worry About What Comes Next
Hello, my friend. You’ve probably heard the phrase, “The only constant in life is change.” Chances are, you’re facing some changes right now. If you’re struggling with the unknown or worried about what’s ahead of you, may the promise of Psalm 23 remind you that whatever you face, ... Show More
22m 8s
Dec 2024
A Prayer for Unity in the Church This Christmas
It’s easy to take offense when someone hurts you, or you’re frustrated with where you are in life, and it seems as though everyone around you is thriving. But, when we take an honest look at ourselves and see how God loves us (1 Corinthians 13), we realize we have no right to hol ... Show More
6m 39s
Jun 2025
A Prayer for God's Comfort When You Miss a Loved One
Grief isn’t linear, and missing a loved one can surface in quiet, unexpected ways—through a song, a scent, or a season. In this deeply personal episode, Rachel Wojo, host of Untangling Prayer opens her heart about the loss of her mother, father, and daughter, and how that ache of ... Show More
7m 1s
Sep 2025
Psalms for Peace (4, 23, 27, 34, 46, 62, 121, and 139)
Friends... my heart is heavy. There have been so many senseless tragedies in the last few weeks. We know as believers that the world will get worse as we get closer to the end of time. We mourn, but we don't mourn as the rest of the world does. We keep the faith. The good news is ... Show More
42m 35s
Aug 2024
A Prayer to Feel God's Presence When You Need It
If you are sensing some sort of disconnect from God but desperately long to feel the grace, comfort, and peace of his sweet presence, will you remember that he is just as connected to you in the seeming distance as he is in the moments you experience his greatest intimacy? - Keri ... Show More
6m 9s
Dec 2024
You're Coming Out | Joel Osteen
<p>You may be walking through a valley, but know this: it’s not your destiny to stay there. Build your faith with this motivating message. Psalm 84:6, says, “Passing through the valley of weeping, you will find pools of blessing.</p><p>Your best days are still ahead, and together ... Show More
27m 26s