Lifetalk Radio

It doesn’t matter if it’s a good day, a hard day, or somewhere in-between—we need the hope God offers every day. In his conversational style program, Upwords, Max Lucado wants to share that hope with you through simple, accessible daily devotionals meant for real people living real life. Max Lucado has impacted many lives through Christian devotionals, regular radio programs and his timeless writing. As the “Teaching Ministry of Max Lucado,” UpWords exists for the sole purpose of encouraging others to take one step closer to Jesus Christ.

Max Lucado is a popular pastor, speaker, and best-selling author who, in his own words, “writes books for people who don’t read books.” He serves the people of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, and his message is for the hurting, the guilty, the lonely, and the discouraged: God loves you; let him. Max is known for combining poetic storytelling and homespun humor with the heart of a pastor. He’s been dubbed “America’s Pastor” by Christianity Today, and “The Best Preacher in America” by Reader’s Digest. Max’s books have sold more than 145 million copies in over 50 languages worldwide. His books regularly appear on bestseller lists, including The New York Times. His writing has also been featured in Bible studies, Bible commentaries, songs, greeting cards, and even plush toys. He is the recipient of the 2021 ECPA Pinnacle Award for his outstanding contribution to the publishing industry.
Max’s love for everyday people began during his childhood in the small town of Andrews, Texas. His father was an oilfield mechanic and his mother was a nurse. As a teenager, Max grew rebellious and after one specific drunken night, he began to wonder if there was more to life than parties and chasing girls. He now believes that if Jesus hadn’t found him and changed his heart, alcoholism would have been in his future. After high school, Max attended Abilene Christian University and left with two degrees and a heart for following Jesus and helping others learn about him, too. Max has pastored in Florida and Texas. He also helped plant churches in Rio de Janeiro. Max and his wife Denalyn have three grown daughters, three sons-in-law, and three grandchildren.