September 29, 2022
Hour 1: Florida Update
God's Word is not too complex for us to understand. Rather the greatest challenge can be embracing obedience. Join Dawn and Steve in the Morning for a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International based on Scripture from Deuteronomy.
For this commandment which I command you today is not too mysterious for you, nor is it far off. Deuteronomy 30:11
In addition, the morning team talks with WKES Station Manager, Andrew Leuthold, and Kate Bruington, co-host of Kurt and Kate, Moody Radio Florida about the devastation due to Hurricane Ian.
Hour 2: Prison Fellowship International
Andy Corley of Prison Fellowship International discusses the importance of prison ministry and how Jesus goes in first and we follow Him there.
As President and CEO of Prison Fellowship International, Andy leads the work of PFI among the family of national affiliates in 116 countries to achieve their vision of breaking the cycle of crime and restoring lives, worldwide, through Jesus’s love.
Andy has more than 30 years of leadership experience from global companies to entrepreneurial start-ups. Throughout his career, he transformed a number of underperforming companies and divisions into award-winning enterprises. Prior to his appointment as President and CEO, Andy served as Treasurer on Prison Fellowship International’s Board of Directors for seven years.
Andy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from the University of Liverpool. He lives in beautiful Derbyshire, England, with his wife, Andrea, near their grown children. In his spare time, Andy enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, playing sport, and going for a good run.
Hour 3: Colton Dixon and Build a Ship
Colton Dixon has some important news to share this morning! Listen as Dawn and Steve have a conversation with Colton about his connection to Mercy Ships, a medical ministry that is changing lives around the world.
Colton was born in Murfreesboro, TN. He is a Christian rock musician and singer-songwriter. He is married to Annie and they have twin daughters. To learn more about the Build a Ship series go to Colton Dixon x Mercy Ships.
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September 28, 2022
Hour 1: The Next Verse
Author Jay Payleitner has a discussion with Dawn and Steve about his book The Next Verse: What You Never Knew About 60 of Your Favorite Bible Passages.
Jay Payleitner spent a decade in major market advertising until God called him into Christian media. For more than a decade, Jay scripted and produced Josh McDowell Radio, Today's Father, Jesus Freaks Radio with TobyMac and Michael Tait, Project Angel Tree with Chuck Colson, and thousands of hours of radio that aired across the country and beyond.
Jay is a long-time affiliate with the National Center for Fathering and a nationally-known motivational speaker for Iron Sharpens Iron, marriage conferences, men's retreats, women's events, writers' conferences, and weekend services. Jay has also sold more than half a million books including the bestselling 52 Things Kids Need from a Dad, The Jesus Dare, What If God Wrote Your Bucket List? and The Prayer of Agur. He has been a guest multiple times on The Harvest Show, 100 Huntley Street, Moody Radio, Building Relationships with Gary Chapman, Cornerstone TV, and Focus on the Family.
Jay and his high school sweetheart, Rita, live in the Chicago area where they’ve raised five great kids, loved on ten foster babies, and are cherishing grandparenthood.
Hour 2: Healing What's Hidden
Evan and Jenny Owens share their experience with trauma and their book Healing What's Hidden. They are convinced that there is a path to overcome trauma and experience radical restoration!
Evan and Jenny are founders of REBOOT Recovery, a global nonprofit that helps people of all backgrounds overcome trauma and embrace a brighter future. Jenny holds a doctorate of occupational therapy specializing in traumatic brain injury and serves as REBOOT's head of research, presenting findings at universities and scientific conferences across the country. Evan serves as the Executive Director. They have three active boys and live outside of Nashville, TN.
Hour 3: Big Trouble Ahead
In this third hour, Pastor Allen Jackson encourages us to embrace the call of The Church to live a life that is consecrated, set apart, to God. Pastor Allen has written a new book called Big Trouble Ahead, a helpful resource to see current events and controversies from a biblical perspective and to remind us that nothing can separate us from God's love and his involvement in our generation.
The son of an equine veterinarian, Pastor Allen spent his formative years helping his father care for horses and other animals—and many of his sermons include stories and lessons learned in the barns, fields, and countryside of Tennessee. Though he often jokes that he was “raised in a barn,” his life journey has proven to be impactful.
He began his studies in the sciences, determined to pursue a career in medicine, but his course was altered by Matthew 16:18: “I will build my church and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” His life determination changed, and he earned degrees from Oral Roberts University and Vanderbilt University, and studied at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and Hebrew University in Jerusalem. He returned to Murfreesboro, Tennessee (southeast of Nashville), where he lives with his wife, Kathy, and has served as senior pastor of World Outreach Church since 1989. Under his leadership, the church has grown from less than 30 people to over 15,000 through outreach activities, community events, and worship services designed to share the Gospel. Despite its current size, he still fondly refers to the congregation as a “little country church” because that’s how it began—as a small Bible study in his parents' home in the 1970s.
Pastor Allen’s mission is to help people become more fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ, and technology has increased his impact, allowing his biblical messages to reach and encourage 3,000,000+ people per week through Allen Jackson Ministries. The ministry reaches across the globe through online streaming, television, radio, books, small group studies, and other resources.
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September 27, 2022
Hour 1: Casting Your Cares on God
How do we 'cast our cares' on God? Join Dawn and Steve in the Morning for a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International based on 1 Peter 5:7.
In addition, Phil Herndon, Clinical Director of RiverTree Counseling helps us look at shame, rejection, and anger.
Phil uses a dynamic approach to help his clients recover their hearts and redeem their stories. His therapeutic approach is grounded in the Spiritual Root System. Phil works with individuals who have lost their way through addiction, anxiety, depression, struggles with spirituality, or burnout to walk them through the tumultuous and scary times that are so common to the human experience.
Phil worked in the trucking business through college. After college, he realized his true passion was helping people walk through difficulties and heartache. He completed graduate school in 1992 with a Master of Arts degree in counseling and religious education.
He served as a pastor in Texas for 15 years until joining the Center for Professional Excellence in 2005 where he served as Clinical Director until 2020. Phil became the Clinical Director and co-owner of (what is now) River Tree in 2020 and loves his role in developing, encouraging, and equipping the staff as they walk with people through their life journeys. Phil lives in Murfreesboro with his wife Sheila and they have one son, Luke.
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Hour 3: Prodigals
The Executive Director of Celebrate Kids, John Hannigan, will share his journey as a prodigal and his return to the Lord.
John Hannigan has been passionate about helping both businesses and families for over twenty years. Married to his best friend, Melissa, and father to four wonderful kiddos, John’s passion and zest for life keep him and his family always ready for the next adventure. Whether he is leading mission trips to Puerto Rico, serving families in his local church, guiding strategy and vision sessions with his clients, or taking his family on a spontaneous trip while keeping everyone laughing, John glorifies God each day by using the talents and gifts he has been given. He is excited to contribute to the Celebrate Kids team.
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September 22, 2022
Hour 1: The Jewish New Year
Founding Director of The Kesher Project, Justin Kron, will talk with Dawn and Steve about the Jewish New Year and why it matters to Christians.
Justin frequently teaches on topics related to the Jewish foundations of the Christian faith, the history of Christian antisemitism, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and demonstrating the love of God to the Jewish community. Since 2009, Justin has been coordinating the Kesher Forum, an inter-denominational gathering for those who are interested in learning more about Jewish culture and building bridges with their Jewish friends and neighbors, and he has led over 20 tours to the Holy Land.
In May 2021, in partnership with the Philos Project, he released an award-winning documentary film that he co-created and produced with Todd Morehead called HOPE IN THE HOLY LAND: Delving Beneath the Surface of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.
Justin did his graduate studies at the Moody Theological Seminary. He is an adjunct professor for the Jewish Studies department at the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. He is married to Judy and they have three children and enjoy living with their dog, Ivy, in the suburbs of Chicago.
Hour 2: The Sacred Us
Author Justin Kendrick provides insight as to why it is so important to have connections within the church based on his book The Sacred Us: A Call To Radical Christian Community.
Justin Kendrick is the co-founder and lead pastor of Vox Church in New Haven, Connecticut. Launched in 2011 with a mission to see New England transformed from the least-churched region in the U.S. to the most spiritually vibrant place on earth, the church was initially planted near Yale University and now has nine campuses throughout the Northeast. Kendrick, a husband, and father of four children, is also the author of “Bury Your Ordinary: Practical Habits of a Heart Fully Alive,” published last year by David C Cook.
Hour 3: Replacement Theology
Theologian Malcolm Hedding has a conversation with Dawn and Steve about Replacement Theology and why it is important that we understand the deceptiveness of this theological concept.
Malcolm Hedding is an Ordained Assemblies of God minister and church planter, starting many churches throughout South Africa from 1975 – 2000. Currently, Malcolm serves as one of the Associate Ministers of World Outreach Church. He is considered a leading theologian in the Christian Zionist world today. His long years of involvement in this sphere, beginning in 1976, have earned him much respect and the esteem of his peers within the Jewish and Christian world.
He is an acclaimed International speaker on Israel and the Church in these crucial and challenging times. He has published several books on Prayer, the Book of Revelation, Understanding Israel, and a foundational series on Biblical Christian Zionism that has been translated into German, Finnish, Nepalese, and Mandarin.
Malcolm holds a Bachelor's in Theology degree and two Diplomas in Theology. He is married to his high school sweetheart Cheryl. They have three children all of which are serving the Lord and involved in Christian ministry.
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September 20, 2022
Hour 1: A Pure Heart
Dawn and Steve in the Morning share a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International from Isaiah.
Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: "Whom shall I send, And who will go for Us?" Isaiah 6:8
Also this hour, Graham Ferguson Lacey provides some insight into the Queen and her faith in Jesus Christ. Graham lives in the United Kingdom and is a born-again believer of over 50 years. He is the author of numerous books and served as a chairman for more than ten publicly listed companies across four countries. To learn more about Graham's books go to Mayflower Publishing.
Hour 2: The Joseph Principles
Author Steven K. Scott is here to help us gain perspective when dealing with sorrow, grief, and loss based on his book The Joseph Principles. Steve is a best-selling Christian author & billion-dollar business builder. Steve’s blessed entrepreneurship journey has funded his ministry.
Hour 3: Letter to the American Church
Are there similarities between today's American church and the German church of the 1930s? Author Eric Metaxas will tell us about his new book Letter to the American Church. In his book, he urges Christians to repent of their silence in the face of evil before it's too late.
Eric Metaxas is the New York Times #1 bestselling author of Fish Out of Water, Martin Luther, If You Can Keep It, Bonhoeffer, Miracles, Seven Women, Seven Men, and Amazing Grace. He has written more than thirty children’s books, including the bestsellers Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving and It’s Time to Sleep, My Love, illustrated by Nancy Tillman. His books have been translated into more than twenty-five languages. He is the host of the Eric Metaxas Radio Show, a nationally syndicated radio program heard in more than 120 cities around the U.S., featuring in-depth interviews with a wide variety of guests.
Eric speaks and travels widely. He has spoken in the UK, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Canada, Bermuda, Albania, Kosovo, Greece, and Australia; and in the U.S. has spoken at the White House, on Capitol Hill, at West Point, Yale, Cornell, Princeton, and at many colleges and universities. Eric lives in Manhattan, New York, with his wife and daughter.
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September 16, 2022
Hour 1: Running the Bases
Lead actor Brett Varvel talks to Dawn and Steve in the Morning about the movie Running the Bases which will show in theaters today, September 16th!
Brett Varvel is a director, actor, and writer who has been making movies for most of his life. He is an Emmy award-winning director and two-time David Letterman Scholarship winner. His short films, feature films, and online videos have won many awards and have been seen by millions of people around the world. Brett’s ambition in life is to share the gospel of Christ through the art of film. This ambition led him to create House of Grace Films in 2010. House of Grace Films exists to take the most powerful medium of our age to proclaim the most powerful message ever told.
Hour 1: Dream Job
Dawn and Steve have a fun conversation about dream jobs and listeners weigh in by sharing different professions that they would like to try!
In addition, the morning show team discusses studying the bible and some of the differences between devotionals and inductive Bible studies.
Hour 3: A Daring Faith
Don't miss Dawn and Steve's conversation with Ken Harrison, President of Promise Keepers. Learn more about his book A Daring Faith in a Cowardly World: Live Without Waste, Regret, or Anything Unfinished.
Ken is the chairman and CEO of Promise Keepers. Ken’s mission is to provide executive leadership and strategic direction to the ministry while inspiring men to be bold, humble, and ambitious about their faith. Harrison also serves as CEO of WaterStone, a Christian Community Foundation that gives away over $1 million per week to build God’s Kingdom.
An author and corporate speaker, Harrison has appeared on numerous media outlets including FoxNews.com, The Huckabee Show, "Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk" and The 700 Club. With a long record of dedicated service to ministry, Harrison leads Bible studies locally and participated in mission trips to Mexico, South Africa, Haiti, and the Philippines. He is the author of Rise of the Servant Kings: What the Bible Says about Being a Man, available wherever books are sold. He has been married to his wife for 29 years and they have three children.
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September 15, 2022
Hour 1: National Mayflower Day
Join Dawn and Steve as they begin the morning with a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about the condition of our hearts.
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. Ezekiel 36:26
In addition, Dawn and Steve talk with Philip Quenby about the significance of the Mayflower. Writer and filmmaker Philip Quenby, formerly a partner in an international law firm, has a passion for understanding what the past has to say to us today. His book Redeeming a Nation offers biblical reflections on over a thousand years of English history, while the follow-up One Small Candle uses the story of the Mayflower Pilgrims to emphasize the importance of a biblical worldview for the development of freedom, democracy, and rule of law. His five-part documentary Magna Carta Unlocked examines how and why modern civil liberties grew on the back of a failed peace treaty – and what part the Bible played in that process.
Hour 2: Talking to Children About Cancer
Reverend Percy McCray Jr. gives us some insight on how to help children when there is a cancer diagnosis in the family based on his article "Blessed are the Children." Rev. Percy McCray Jr. has spent more than 20 years ministering to cancer patients and their caregivers at Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA). An ordained minister, Rev. McCray is a member of the U.S. Chaplain Association. He has been recognized as one of the “most influential African Americans in Lake County (IL)” by the Chicago Peoples Voice newspaper for his religious and leadership roles within the community. Rev. McCray also hosts Health, Hope & Inspiration, an award-winning podcast developed to help people find answers about cancer, cancer prevention, and overall healthy living.
Hour 3: Mission Eurasia
Sergey Rakhuba of Mission Eurasia Ministries will provide us with an important update on what is happening in Ukraine.
Sergey Rakhuba has served as the president of Mission Eurasia since 2010. Prior to this, Sergey served as the vice president of Mission Eurasia (then Russian Ministries), overseeing all of our ministries in Eurasia. Originally from Ukraine, Sergey later moved to Moscow, where he lived for many years. He is a gifted national believer who has a great vision for his homeland and the entire Eurasian region. Today, as Mission Eurasia’s president, Sergey casts the strategic vision for the organization and plays a leading role in developing and implementing strategic ministry models designed to transform the spiritual landscape of Eurasia. Sergey attended Moody Bible Institute, studying International Ministries and Evangelism. Sergey and his wife, Tanya, live near Wheaton, Illinois with their young daughter, Sophia. Sergey and Tanya also have two older, married children, Dmitri and Yevgenia (Geni).
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September 14, 2022
Hour 1: Fractured Faith
Listen this morning as Dawn shares a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about sharing the LIGHT!
In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. John 1:4
In addition, Dr. Lina Abujamra joins us this first hour to tell us about her ministry in Lebanon and her book, Fractured Faith. Learn how to find your way back to God in an age of deconstruction.
Lina AbuJamra is a pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine and founder of Living With Power Ministries. Her vision is to bring hope to the world by connecting biblical answers to everyday life. A popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker, she is the author of several books including Thrive, Stripped, Resolved, and her most recent book, Fractured Faith. Lina also ministers to singles through her Moody Radio show, Today's Single Christian, and is engaged in providing medical care and humanitarian help to Syrian refugees and others in disaster areas in the Middle East. Her ministry also provides spiritual retreats for women at The Hope Ranch. Learn more about her at www.livingwithpower.org.
Hour 2: Why Did God Give My Kids Free Will
Author Ken Swarner tells us about his book Why Did God Give My Kids Free Will?: He Could've Waited until They Moved Out. Ken's book includes anecdotes, prayers, devotionals, reflections... and of course, humor. Ken is an author and family man, blending the two to bring humor, healing, and inspiration into everything he does. He divides his day writing, running a media and marketing company, as well as designing gardens for clients.
Hour 3: Hatikvah Films
Jim L. Paris of ChristianMoney.com will give us insight into what is available through the student loan debt forgiveness. Jim Paris is the author of more than 30 books including the bestsellers Living Financially Free and How To Pray For A Financial Miracle. Paris is the Editor in Chief of the website ChristianMoney.com and the host of Jim Paris Live.
Stephen Briggs, producer and director of operations with Hatikvah Films, shares how and why all of the Bible matters! Hatikvah Films creates documentary films that impact people, highlighting aspects of history that are often little understood or ignored.
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September 13, 2022
Hour 1: The Loudest Roar
Prayer is meant to align us with God's will. Listen as Dawn shares a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International based on Acts 2:1.
In addition, Judy Dunagan will give us some tools to stand firm in the faith based on her book The Loudest Roar. Judy reminds us that the enemy's roar is but a whisper in the presence of our mighty God!
Judy Dunagan is an acquisitions editor for the women's Bible studies and books at Moody Publishers. A wonder seeker of God and His Word, Judy is passionate about discipleship and making God's Word and prayer come alive in everyday life. She is a speaker and Bible teacher and serves on the Board of Deeper Walk International, the ministry her father Mark I. Bubeck founded. Judy and her husband Rick live in Colorado. Connect with Judy at: www.JudyDunagan.com.
Hour 2: Suicide Prevention
Dr. Mark Turman of the Denison Forum has a conversation with Dawn about preventing suicide and helping survivors.
Dr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum. Among his many duties at Denison Forum, he is most notably the cohost of The Denison Forum Podcast with Jim Denison, Ph.D. He is also the chief author of A Pastor’s View, the biweekly church leadership email newsletter from Denison Forum. Mark recently completed his DMin from Truett Seminary. He was raised in Tyler, Texas in a large Roman Catholic family. At seventeen, he made a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and later committed to vocational ministry during his freshman year in college at Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas. He completed his undergraduate program there before completing a Master of Theology degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth, Texas. He married his high school sweetheart, Judi, and they have two children and one grandchild.
Hour 3: The Bible, Dimensions, and the Spiritual Realm
Are heaven, angels, and God closer than we think? Are you ready to step into the next dimension? Listen as Dr. Jeff Rhoades gives us insight into The Bible, Dimensions, and the Spiritual Realm.
Dr. Jeff Roades began studying at Calvary University in 1988 and began pastoring in 1992 while finishing his coursework. He received a Bachelor of Science in Bible & Church Ministry in 1994. After pastoring for twelve years, he and his wife Paula were called to serve as missionaries in Central America. They worked in El Salvador for ten years before returning to ministry in the United States in 2013. Jeff has pastored in the Midwest since that time, and Paula works as a Christian therapist. Jeff received a Master of Arts in Theology from Louisiana Baptist Theological Seminary in 2005 and a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies from Louisiana Baptist University in 2020. Jeff and Paula have two children who are both married, and they have three wonderful grandchildren. Jeff has a heart for evangelism and teaching the Bible to help others gain a deeper and richer understanding of its truths.
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September 12, 2022
Hour 1: Lifeline Children's Services
God has had a plan for your life since before time began. Dawn begins the morning with a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about having a personal relationship with the Lord.
Also, this hour, the President of Lifeline Children's Services, Herbie Newell, shares about bringing Gospel hope to vulnerable children. Learn how we can bring our pro-life, pro-child, pro-woman, pro-person beliefs into action!
Herbie is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. He holds a Master’s of Business Administration in Accounting from Samford University. He worked with WAKM Companies, LLC, a prominent accounting firm, for several years as an independent auditor before being led to Lifeline in 2003 as Executive Director. From January 2004 to December 2008, he served as the president of the Alabama Adoption Coalition and was chosen as a Hague Intercountry Adoption evaluator and team leader by the Council of Accreditation. Under Herbie’s leadership, Lifeline has increased international outreach to 25 countries through adoption and strategic orphan care, obtained licensure in 12 states, attained membership into the ECFA (Evangelical Council on Financial Accountability), and established the foster care arm at Lifeline. Herbie and his wife, Ashley, and their children live in Birmingham, Alabama. Herbie and Ashley share a passion for the unborn, life, and adoption and desire to spend their lives advocating for the least of these.
Hour 2: Your New Playlist
Authors Jon Acuff and his daughter, McRae, provide us with an insightful resource for teenagers. Jon and his daughters have written a book titled Your New Playlist: The Superpower of Mindset. Gain understanding about your thought life and how your thoughts can work you for or against you.
Jon Acuff is the New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including Soundtracks, The Surprising Solution To Overthinking. When he’s not writing, Jon can be found on a stage, as one of INC’s Top 100 Leadership Speakers. For over 20 years he’s also helped some of the biggest brands tell their story, including The Home Depot, Bose, and Staples. He lives outside of Nashville, TN with his wife Jenny and two teenage daughters.
Hour 3: Q & A With Dr. Michael 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.
In addition, Dawn has a conversation with Erick Goss of Minno about intentionally sharing Jesus with our children. Erick is a digital media executive with expertise in content, community, and e-commerce development. He is the CEO and Co-founder at Minno. Minno is a digital media platform with a focus on supporting Christian kids and families.
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September 09, 2022
Hour 1: Returning to Your Failure
God longs to reveal himself to us in our failures! Join Dawn and Steve in the Morning for a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about finding strength in the Lord.
But Simon answered and said to Him, "Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net." Luke 5:5
In addition, Eric Neel of Clearwater Pool & Spa, Inc. graciously shares his testimony and God's direction in his life.
Hour 2: No Reason to Hide
Are you equipped to defend your biblical beliefs with confidence and compassion? Dawn has an important conversation with Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer about his book No Reason to Hide: Standing for Christ in a Collapsing Culture.
Erwin W. Lutzer is the pastor emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as senior pastor from 1980-2016. A graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary and Loyola University, he is the author of numerous books, including the Gold Medallion Award winner "Hitler's Cross" and the best seller "One Minute After You Die." He is also a teacher on radio programs heard on more than 700 stations throughout the United States and the world, including "Songs in the Night," "The Moody Church Hour," and the daily feature "Running to Win." He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area and have three married children and seven grandchildren.
Hour 3: A Discipleship Journey
Dave Buehring is in-studio to give us insight on how we can grow spiritually! He will discuss his books, A Discipleship Journey and A Discipleship Journey Kids. This interactive resource leads believers through twelve key themes over the course of a year.
Dave is a devoted follower of Jesus who serves as the founder and president of Lionshare. Over the last four decades, he has served as a missionary, pastor, and leader, using his gifts to teach and model the ways of God. Dave has a lifetime commitment to making disciple-makers, shaping leaders, and equipping the Church. He’s the author of Welcome to the Kingdom, A Discipleship Journey, The Jesus Blueprint, and his latest, The Great Opportunity: Making Disciples of Jesus in Every Vocation. He and his wife Cheryl reside in Franklin, Tennessee.
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September 08, 2022
Hour 1: Greek Words Every Christian Should Know
In a world of depersonalization, the truth that God loves each of us in a unique way is comforting. Join Dawn and Steve in the Morning for a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International based on Christ's interaction with Zacchaeus.
And when Jesus came to the place, He looked up and saw him, and said to him, "Zacchaeus, make haste and come down, for today I must stay at your house." Luke 19:5
In addition, Kallie Skaife has an informative discussion with Dawn about Greek words that every Christian should know. Kallie was born and raised in Greece, before moving to London where she acquired her teaching certificate, as well as an English husband! After 15 years in England, they moved back to Greece, where Kallie taught Greek language and Greek history. She considers the past 20 years the best of her life, as she has the privilege of working among Muslim refugees who have been flooding Athens, witnessing an exodus that is a massive and ripe harvest. She is involved in translating devotional books into Farsi and in her spare time she paints and writes.
Hour 2: The Animated Word
Dawn has a conversation with Christopher Rogers, the Producer and Director of The Animated Word. Their goal is to encourage excitement for the book of Revelation by bringing this book to life through animation. Christopher lives in Virginia. He has a BS in Business from Pennsylvania State University. He has been working in media production since 1977 and founded The Animated Word project in 2017.
Hour 3: Friendlessness
Dawn welcomes Dr. Mark Turnman of the Denison Forum to tell us about the growing problem of friendlessness in the States. Dr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum. He previously served as the founding pastor of Crosspoint Church in McKinney, Texas. Mark was raised in Tyler in a large Roman Catholic family. At seventeen, he made a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and later committed to vocational ministry during his freshman year in college at Howard Payne University. He completed his undergraduate program there before completing a Master of Theology degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and, later, a Doctorate of Ministry through Truett Seminary. He married his high school sweetheart, Judi, and they have two children and one grandchild.
In addition, Levi Hazen will give us some information about the mission of Life in Messiah. Levi Hazen is passionate about the Lord and His Word. He is the host of The TŌV Podcast, a teaching ministry that brings a biblical view of Israel, eschatology, and ministry to Jewish people. He and his family love to spend summers in Israel leading trips and connecting with Israelis. He maintains an active international traveling schedule. Levi also serves as an adjunct professor at Moody Bible Institute.
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September 07, 2022
Hour 1: Confessions of a French Atheist
The "mountaintop" experiences are wonderful and God uses them to prepare us for the trials. Join Dawn and Steve in the Morning for a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about experiencing victory in the trials ahead.
The LORD our God spoke to us in Horeb, saying: "'You have dwelt long enough at this mountain." Deuteronomy 1:6
Also, author Guillaume Bignon has a conversation with Dawn about his book Confessions of a French Atheist: How God Hijacked My Quest to Disprove the Christian Faith. Dr. Guillaume Bignon was born and raised in France, where he studied math, physics, and engineering science. He currently works as a software engineering manager. After a wholly improbable conversion from atheism to Christianity, Guillaume earned a master's in biblical literature with an emphasis on the New Testament, and a Ph.D. in philosophical theology. His areas of interest include the metaphysics of free will, natural theology, and soteriology. Guillaume is an executive committee member of Association Axiome, a society of French-speaking Christian scholars. He and his wife, Katherine, have five young (and adorable) children.
Hour 2: Sharing Your Testimony Is Not Enough
Listen to this second hour of the morning show as Dawn discusses the articles "Sharing Your Testimony Is Not Enough" by Trevin Wax and "10 Scriptures to Beat Back Shame" by Stacey Monaco.
Hour 3: The Shadow of Death
Dawn welcomes Fernando Arroyo as he shares his incredible testimony and book The Shadow of Death: From My Battles in Fallujah to the Battle for My Soul.
Fernando is a former Paratrooper in the famed 82nd Airborne Division. He earned his bachelor's degree from UC Irvine, in Criminology. Fernando then attended the Talbot School of Theology, BIOLA University, and earned his Master of Divinity degree, with an emphasis on pastoral care and counseling.
While studying at BIOLA University, he helped to create the BIOLA Veterans Association and the BIOLA Veterans Center and served as an advocate for veterans on campus. Later, Fernando worked at the Orange County Rescue Mission as the Veteran Services Case Manager. He had the privilege of serving veterans who were struggling with different issues ranging from PTSD, drug addiction, and homelessness.
Today, Fernando works as the Veterans Outreach Director at Step Forward Academy helping veterans and their families find a path to a living wage through mentorship and coaching.
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September 06, 2022
Hour 1: Lifemark
If our FOCUS is on our circumstances, then we will become confused. Join Dawn and Steve in the Morning for a Blackaby Ministries International devotional about keeping our eyes on the Lord and His love.
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Romans 8:35
In addition, The Kendrick Brothers tell us about their new project that hits theaters this Friday! Learn more about the movie Lifemark, inspired by an incredible story that celebrates the gift of life.
Hour 2: Now I Am Known
Peter Mutabazi shares his incredible story on the air and in his new book Now I Am Known.
Peter Mutabazi is an entrepreneur, an international advocate for children, and the founder of Now I Am Known, a corporation that supplies resources to encourage and affirm children. A single father and foster dad, Mutabazi is a former street kid who has worked for World Vision, Compassion International, and the Red Cross. He has appeared on media outlets such as the BBC and The TODAY Show and continues to be a passionate speaker. He currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Hour 3: Explore Hebrew
Melissa Briggs, our resident Hebrew expert, shares 5 words every Christian should know!
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.”
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