Dawn and Steve in the Morning

April 17, 2024

No One Can Prevent You

Although other people's actions may affect us, mere man cannot stop God from accomplishing His purposes in our lives. Dawn and Steve in the Morning begin today's show with a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about God's will. 

Todd Nettleton with Voice of the Martyrs will also give us an update on the persecuted Church around the world. Todd is the Chief of Media Relations and Message Integration for The Voice of the Martyrs and hosts The Voice of the Martyrs Radio. Todd serves as a voice for persecuted Christians through writing, speaking, and working with the media to tell people in the United States about the faithfulness of Christ's followers in 70+ nations where they face persecution.

Mortgage Tips

Dawn and Steve welcome Jim Paris with ChristianMoney.com to provide us with some mortgage tips! Jim is the author of more than 30 books including his bestsellers Living Financially Free and How to Pray For A Financial Miracle. He is the editor-in-chief of the website ChristianMoney.com and the host of Jim Paris Live.

Stephen Stanley on Moody Tunes

Musician Stephen Stanley is live in-studio for Moody Tunes! Stephen shares his encouraging music, what it was like to grow up as a pastor's kid, and how he came to a personal faith in Christ. 

At the age of nine, the Mansfield, Georgia artist learned to play his mother's guitar after an accident that rendered him deaf in his left ear, and quickly uncovered an innate musicality and remarkable gift for melody. By age 13, he had added piano and drums to his repertoire, in addition to writing songs and leading worship at church where his father served as pastor. Over the last decade, Stanley has honed a distinct and dynamic voice as a musician, bringing both raw emotion and a profound sense of purpose to everything he creates.

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April 16, 2024

Help My Unbelief

Are you struggling to believe that God will take care of your needs? Dawn and Steve in the Morning encourage us with a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about running to Jesus when we are struggling with our faith!

Also this hour, Dawn and Steve talk about church hurt and an event that happened at the Stronger Men's Conference involving John Lindell and Mark Driscoll.

Hurt and Healed by the Church

Dawn and Steve welcome Ryan George as he graciously shares his story of church trauma. Ryan offers us hope with his book Hurt and Healed by the Church: Redemption and Reconstruction After Spiritual Abuse. 

Ryan George co-leads Dude Group, a parachurch spiritual adventure community, as well as a serving incubator of volunteers at his church. During business hours, he works as a virtual marketing assistant; and his work has won more than 250 state & national awards for projects spanning 49 states and seven countries. Whether on stage or on social media, he hopes to inspire you to follow Jesus outside your comfort zone. In his books and blog posts, Ryan invites readers to explore a rich faith experience available in the midst of doubt, fear, and pressure. He looks for Jesus in places and activities that don't look like Sunday morning church services. And, because Jesus promised it would happen, Ryan has found profound moments with Jesus in all of them.

Calling Up the Next Generation

Dawn and Steve have a conversation about draft picks for the WNBA and Wawa's Coffee! To wrap up today's show, the morning team explores an article by Trevin Wax titled "Gen Z and the Draw to Serious Faith."

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April 15, 2024

Why Are You Weeping?

Sometimes nothing in our world seems to make sense! Dawn and Steve in the Morning start this Monday with a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about Mary Magdalene's experience as she stood by the Lord's empty tomb and the hope we have in our risen Lord. 

Dawn and Steve also share weekend updates to include a discussion about Iran's attack on Israel. 

Never Shaken

Do you feel tossed about or a little disoriented? The foundations of predictable society are shifting. Dawn and Steve welcome Moody author, Daniel Henderson, to explore Psalm 15 and his book Never Shaken: Finding Your Footing When the World is Sliding Away. In Never Shaken, Daniel encourages us to build our lives on the gospel of Jesus Christ.  

As a senior pastor for nearly three decades, Daniel brought prayer-based revitalization to numerous churches. Now, as the President of Strategic Renewal and Global Director of The 6:4 Fellowship, Daniel is dedicating his full-time efforts to help congregations across the country and world experience renewal. Daniel is sought-after for his expertise in leading corporate prayer. He has authored numerous books on biblical leadership and prayer, including Old Paths, New Power, and Transforming Prayer: How Everything Changes When You Seek God’s Face.

Israel

Dr. Michael Rydelnik helps us understand the events in Israel this weekend. Dr. Michael Rydelnik is a professor of Jewish Studies at Moody Bible Institute and the Bible teacher on Moody Radio's Open Line.

In addition, CBN's Middle East correspondent and host of Jerusalem Dateline, Chis Mitchell, joins us from Jerusalem for an update on the ground. 

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April 12, 2024

Truth Is a Person

Start your day with Dawn and Steve in the Morning as they share a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about the Truth as the person of Jesus rather than a concept!

What does God have to say about forgiving those people who have hurt or betrayed us even when they aren't repentant? Dawn and Steve discuss the difficult topic of forgiveness and praying for our enemies from a biblical perspective.

FriYaY Conversations

Lots of topics circling the table this hour as Dawn and Steve talk about jumping to conclusions, meeting strangers, and advice for young people considering the radio industry!

The Business of Ministry

Dawn and Steve welcome Moody author, Jeff Simmons, to the studio to talk about his book The Business of Ministry: How to Maximize God's Resources for Kingdom Impact. 

Jeff is the founding and senior pastor of Rolling Hills Community Church, which he and his wife, Lisa, planted twenty years ago. The church has grown from 15 people meeting for a Bible study in an apartment clubhouse on Thursday nights to several thousand people and five campuses in Franklin, Nashville, Nolensville, Columbia, and Haywood Hills. Jeff is a follower of Jesus, husband, and father of three wonderful children. He serves alongside an amazing staff team at Rolling Hills and is the President of Justice and Mercy International doing mission work in the countries of Moldova and the Amazon jungle. Jeff is an author and speaker while overseeing the ministry work with over 80 full-time church staff, 55 international staff, 70 learning center teachers, and multi-million-dollar budgets. Jeff is passionate about God's work and longs to make a difference for the glory of God in His day and generation.

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April 11, 2024

Choices

Join Dawn and Steve in the Morning for a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about our obedience to Christ.

Dawn and Steve then have a conversation about role reversal and how we respond to coaching. 

Breakthrough!

If you feel stuck, this hour is for you. Dawn and Steve welcome Moody author, Marcus Warner to encourage us with his book Breakthrough: 5 Essential Strategies for Freedom, Healing, and Wholeness.

Marcus has served as president of Deeper Walk International since 2006. Marcus earned three degrees from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School – M.Div., Th.M. Old Testament, and D.Min. He has written numerous books and spoken for both ministry and corporate groups across the country and around the world. A Bible teacher at heart, Marcus has taught Old Testament and Theology at the junior high, high school, college, and seminary levels. His passion is taking complex topics and making them practical and accessible for everyone.

Denison Forum

Dawn and Steve talk with Dr. Mark Turman about the Vatican, Donald Trump on abortion, and Israel. Their conversation is based on an article written by Jim Denison from the Denison Forum. 

Mark Turman, DMin, is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today’s culture. Mark holds a Doctor of Ministry from George W. Truett Seminary at Baylor University, Waco, Texas. He married his high school sweetheart, Judi, and they have two children and two grandchildren.

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April 10, 2024

Where Is Death Sting

Begin your day with Dawn and Steve in the Morning as they share a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International based on Scripture from Corinthians.

O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory? 1 Corinthians 15:55

In addition, Dawn and Steve have a conversation about National Farm Animal Day and the Hiller Rescue Operation for Dasher!

Justification vs Sanctification

Dawn and Steve explore the concepts of justification and sanctification.

Laura Story on Moody Tunes

Moody Tunes welcomes Laura Story to the studio to perform her beautiful music and share her insight on marriage, parenting, Bible study, and the importance of the Church!

“I gave up my pursuit of normal a long time ago,” writes worship leader and Christian recording artist Laura Story in her new book, So Long, Normal: Living and Loving the Free Fall of Faith. Laura continues, “Surprisingly, I can say this without shame or regret.”

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April 09, 2024

Faithful in a Little

If we are faithful with little, we will be trusted with more. Dawn and Steve in the Morning share a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about how God seeks to grow our faith!

Dawn and Steve also celebrate Briggs winning the NCAA bracket for March Madness without watching a single game! And, to wrap up the hour, they discuss yesterday's eclipse and an article by Emma Danzey titled "5 Powerful Truths the Bible Has for Us as We Grow Older."

Seasons of Loneliness

We all have times when we feel empty and isolated. Dawn and Steve offer encouragement as they explore an article by Alicia Searl called "5 Places God Meets You in Seasons of Loneliness." 

Engaging the Culture

Dawn and Steve welcome Pastor Caleb West and Rachel Towle from World Outreach Church to discuss how to engage the culture with the truth of the Gospel! Learn about the incredible opportunity coming to World Outreach Church in Murfreesboro on April 26-27, the Culture & Christianity Conference 2024!

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April 08, 2024

Infinite Treasure

Dawn and Steve in the Morning begin today's show with a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about the infinite treasure we have in the Holy Spirit.

Also, the morning team celebrates Dawn's son being baptized on Sunday!

College Basketball

Dawn and Steve have a conversation about all things college basketball and the article by Rudy Chinchilla "Trans athletes should be allowed to play women's sports, South Carolina coach Dawn Staley says."

Q&A With Dr. Rydelnik

Do you have questions about the Bible? Dr. Michael Rydelnik will join Dawn and Steve in the Morning to take questions from listeners! Dr. Michael Rydelnik is a professor of Jewish Studies at Moody Bible Institute and the Bible teacher on Moody Radio's Open Line.

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April 05, 2024

He Spared Not His Own Son

It's Good News this Friday morning! Dawn and Steve in the Morning share a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about God's willingness to give us abundant life!

Then, the morning team will have some fun FriYaY conversation about Dawn's bad aim at a Passover meal, women's basketball, and National Deep Dish Pizza Day.

Stewarding Our Tax Returns

Chuck Bentley of Crown Financial Ministries provides some helpful tips on how to steward our tax returns.  

Chuck is CEO of Crown, a global Christian ministry, founded by the late Larry Burkett. He is the host of two daily radio broadcasts, The Crown Money Minute and My MoneyLife, featured on more than 1,100 Christian music and talk stations in the U.S., and author of his most recent book, Freedom from Poverty and Riches.

Also this hour, Dawn and Steve have a conversation about the upcoming solar eclipse. On Monday, we will see another example of God's incredible design on display!

The Last Days

Looking for a balanced book about the end times? Bestselling author, Bryan Chapell explains four views of hope in his book Are We Living in the Last Days?

Dr. Bryan Chapell, Ph.D. is Pastor Emeritus of the historic Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Peoria, IL and he is also President Emeritus of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. His preaching and teaching are broadcast in many nations and are also available at www.bryanchapell.com. He is the author of many books, including Grace at Work, Unlimited Grace, Each for the Other, Holiness by Grace, Praying Backwards, The Gospel According to Daniel, The Hardest Sermons You’ll Ever Have to Preach, and Christ-Centered Preaching, a preaching textbook now in multiple editions and many languages that has established him as one of this generation’s foremost teachers of homiletics. He and his wife, Kathy, have four adult children, a growing number of grandchildren, and they enjoy the blessings of many friends, fishing, and faith.

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April 04, 2024

Don't Build Political Walls in God's Church

When was the last time you had a fresh encounter with Jesus? Did you tell anyone about it? Join Dawn and Steve in the Morning for a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about our fellowship with the Lord and our testimony. 

In addition, Moody author Chris Martin will provide believers with an important reminder as he discusses an article written by Tony Evans "Don't Build Political Walls in God's Church." Chris is editor of BibletoLife.com and a content marketing editor at Moody Publishers. 

Remaining You While Raising Them

A recent Barna study stated that 90 percent of mothers are stressed out, 70 percent are tired, and 56 percent are overcommitted. Bestselling author Alli Worthington will encourage moms as she discusses her book Remaining You While Raising Them: The Secret Art of Confident Motherhood.

Alli's goal is to help women live the life they were created to live. She lives outside Nashville with her husband, Mark, their five sons, and the only golden retriever who refuses to retrieve. She's a popular Christian women's speaker who travels the country sharing her humor, practical advice, and encouragement. She hosts her top-rated weekly podcast, The Alli Worthington Show.

Guardian of Israel

Steve welcomes Hebrew scholar Melissa Briggs to the show on the six month anniversary of October 7 to explore the Hebrew words for Guardian of Israel, shield, and defender. Melissa is an experienced Hebrew teacher passionate about making the language of the Scriptures accessible to everyone. Born in the USA, Melissa studied Hebrew in Jerusalem, then taught in England for over a decade. She now lives in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband and two children. She loves helping students to achieve their goals of reading the Bible in the original language, or learning to converse in Modern Hebrew.

To conclude today's conversation about Israel, Steve talks with Sgt. Chaim Malespin who is on the ground in Israel. Chaim is the CoFounder/Director of Operation at the Aliyah Return Center (ARC), an Israel based registered non-profit organization, helping Jewish new immigrants establish roots in the land of Israel and thrive. They are a Bible-believing, prophecy-fulling, non-proselytizing, ministry built on a foundation of love in uncompromising faith. 

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April 03, 2024

The Risen Lord

Dawn and Steve in the Morning for a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about comprehending the greatness of the risen Christ!

It's March Madness! Listen as Dawn and Steve have a conversation about the NCAA brackets.

The Wingfeather Saga

Are you a parent or grandparent looking for books that will keep your children reading or an adventurous animated series that amplifies the light? Dawn and Steve provide an update on The Wingfeather Saga. 

And, Dawn's missed appointment yesterday opens the door for a discussion about leaving belongings on a plane based on the USA TODAY article by Zach Wichter. 

Joseph O'Brien on Moody Tunes

Moody Tunes welcomes Joseph O'Brien to share his testimony and music!

Joseph is a singer/songwriter who has already taken the music world by storm, all while still attending college. Growing up with two musical parents, the Brentwood, TN native had music running through his blood from day one. His talent took him to the quarterfinals of America's Got Talent. Joseph's hope is to write songs that inspire others, especially his own generation to be bold for Christ and to dig deeper into their own faith. 

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April 02, 2024

She Believed He Could

Dawn and Steve in the Morning begin today's show with a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about allowing God to complete His work in us!

Also this hour, Dawn welcomes Moody author, Becky Beresford, to encourage us with her book She Believed HE Could, So She Did: Trading Culture's Lies for Christ-Centered Empowerment. 

Becky lives in North Carolina and is happily outnumbered by her husband and three wonderful boys. She is an author, speaker, and coach with a master's certificate in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship from Moody Theological Seminary. Connect with Becky at BeckyBeresford.com or follow her on Instagram or Facebook.

8 Things Every Christian Needs to Stop Doing

Bible teacher Clarence L Haynes Jr. is back to discuss his article "8 Things Every Christian Needs to Stop Doing Right Now," a helpful resource to help you grow in your walk with Jesus.

Clarence is a speaker, teacher, and author. He is a prolific writer for Biblestudytools.com and crosswalk.com where you can find articles designed to help you in your relationship with Christ. Clarence and his wife, Diana, started The Bible Study Club, a platform that provides people with the opportunity to study God's Word online. 

Learning to Disagree

In our divisive culture, is it possible to disagree respectfully without compromising your convictions? John Inazu reveals a better way to manage discord in his book Learning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empathy and Respect. 

John Inazu is the Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law and Religion at Washington University in St. Louis. He is also the author of Liberty’s Refuge: The Forgotten Freedom of Assembly (Yale University Press, 2012) and Confident Pluralism: Surviving and Thriving Through Deep Difference (University of Chicago Press, 2016), and co-editor (with Tim Keller) of Uncommon Ground: Living Faithfully in a World of Difference (Thomas Nelson, 2020). Inazu is the founder of The Carver Project and the Legal Vocation Fellowship and a Senior Fellow at Interfaith America and the Trinity Forum. He holds a B.S.E. and J.D. from Duke University and a Ph.D. in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

To wrap up the third hour, Keely Brooke Keith has a conversation with Dawn about her new book Unchartered Peace. This is book thirteen in The Unchartered Series.

Keely is the author of the beloved Uncharted series. Her books are best described as inspirational frontier-style fiction with a futuristic twist. Born in St. Joseph, Missouri, Keely was a tree-climbing, baseball-loving 80s kid. She grew up in a family who moved often, which fueled her dreams of faraway lands. When she isn’t writing, Keely enjoys gardening and is slowly learning how to not kill plants. Keely, her husband, and their daughter live on a hilltop south of Nashville, Tennessee. She is a member of ACFW.

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April 01, 2024

This Is Your Wisdom

Join Dawn and Steve in the Morning for a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about the opportunity to base our lives on HIS wisdom!

Dawn and Briggs also have a conversation centered around the Resurrection. 

Restore the Table

Ryan Rush will talk to us about the importance of gathering friends and family for a meal and how this can be an opportunity to share the Gospel. His book Restore the Table is a resource that will encourage you to value sharing mealtime in our fast-moving culture. 

Ryan serves as pastor of Kingsland Baptist Church in Katy, Texas. He has spent more than 20 years working in ministry, and during that time, he has been on a mission to connect church and home life, becoming a national voice for the "Faith at Home" movement. As Adjunct Professor at Liberty University, he has taught more than 1,500 students the course he helped to design, "Theology of the Family." He has hosted numerous radio and TV programs on the subject of family life and is the author of three books. Rush is a graduate of Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary and holds a PhD in Christian leadership with a ministry concentration from the Cook School at Dallas Baptist University. Ryan and Lana Rush live in Katy, Texas with their three daughters, Ryley, Regan, and Lily.

No Address

Do you have questions about the Bible? Dr. Michael Rydelnik will join Dawn and Steve in the Morning to take questions from listeners! Dr. Michael Rydelnik is a professor of Jewish Studies at Moody Bible Institute and the Bible teacher on Moody Radio's Open Line.

To wrap up today's show, Dr. Robert Marbut will highlight the issue of homelessness in the United States. He is the Executive Producer of the movie No Address and the author of No Address: The Interactive Study Guide.

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