Dawn and Steve in the Morning

Hour 1: Tempted by Shortcuts

"You may be sorely tempted to take control of your situation, assuming the end will justify the means. These are the times when you must trust God’s perfect timing." Join Dawn and Steve in the Morning for a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International based on the life of David.

In addition, Dawn welcomes Jessica Manfre to tell us about her encouraging book Never Alone: Ruth, The Modern Military Spouse, and the God Who Goes With Us.  Jessica is a licensed social worker, author, and Chief Financial Officer of the nonprofit, Inspire Up. She holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Central Florida and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Northwestern State University. Jessica is the proud wife of a U.S. Coast Guardsman, Scott, and mama to their two children, Anthony and Raegan. She is passionate about creating a kinder and more generous world—one that Jesus prayed and gave His life for.

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Hour 2: The Book that Conquered Time

Author Rob Suggs is here to remind us that God's Word has stood the test of time. Listen and learn more about his new resource The Book that Conquered Time: How the Bible Came to Be. 

Rob is a virtuoso of the written word. He has collaborated on more than sixty books. Rob believes everyone has a story, every story is worth telling, and his passion is telling that story to a wide audience. He's known in the publishing industry for capturing the recognizable voice of his client, and then rendering it in clear, powerful prose. Rob has authored (and cartooned) books of his own, including his hilarious memoir, Christmas Ate My Family. A native of Atlanta, Ga., Rob is a graduate of Furman University and is married to Gayle Suggs. They have two adult children. 

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Hour 3: Trading Faces

John Beeson and Angel Dawn Beeson are here to help us remember our identity in Christ with their book Trading Faces, a life-changing and life-giving resource for the times we are in when knowing who we are is more important than ever.  

Angel is a servant of Jesus Christ, and a native of Tucson, Arizona. She is married to John and they have two beautiful adult kids, Camille and Soren whom they love to spend time with. Angel received her Masters in Biblical Counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary. She is the founder of Whole Hope Christian Counseling and it is her joy to walk alongside others as they navigate their identity, purpose, and journey.

John grew up in Tucson, Arizona, and received his undergraduate degree from Gordon College. After serving as a Detention Officer in Maricopa County, he received his MDiv from Princeton Theological Seminary. John pastored in Princeton for 8 years before returning to Arizona in 2015. He is currently the Co-Lead Pastor at New Life Bible Fellowship in Tuscon, Arizona. 

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