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Moody Radio's Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik
November 08, 2025
Hour 1: How Should Christians Think about Israel?
How should Christians think about Israel? This weekend on Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik, Dr. Cisco Cotto will join us for a discussion withe Michael about how we shuld view Israel, the Jewish people, and the church. Don't miss this important conversation as we will examine ancient prophecies and their fulfillment in modern times, exploring Israel's unique identity and the special role Israel will play in God's plan in the Last Days.
Featured resources:
Summit on Israel and the Last Days: November 8, 2025
How Should Christians Think About Israel? by Michael Rydelnik
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Chosen People Ministries free gift
FEBC podcast
Moody Bible Commentary
November thank you gift:
How Should Christians Think About Israel? by Michael Rydelnik
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Hour 2: Israel and the Last Days
Don't miss a special conversation this Saturday on Open Line as we discover God's faithfulness and understand Israel's central role in God's redemptive story. Dr. David Finkbeiner and Dr. Mike Vanlaningham will join Dr. Michael Rydelnik to discuss Israel and the Last Days. We will explore the Bible's teaching about Israel, prophecy, and God's unfolding plan for the end times. Hope you can join us for Open Line.
Featured resources:
Summit on Israel and the Last Days: November 8, 2025
Learn more about resources mentioned:
Chosen People Ministries free gift
FEBC podcast
Moody Bible Commentary
November thank you gift:
How Should Christians Think About Israel? by Michael Rydelnik
Open Line is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.
IN THIS EPISODE
Cisco Cotto
Dr. Cisco Cotto is a radio newscaster, serving as morning anchor on WBBM 780AM/105.9FM in Chicago and Associate Professor of Pastoral Studies at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. He is a graduate of Western Illinois University, Moody Theological Seminary, and Talbot School of Theology.
David Finkbeiner
Dr. David B. Finkbeiner is Professor of Theology at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Ill., where he has taught since 1998. He served as Chair of the Theology Department for several years and he ministers in Chicago-area churches through preaching, teaching, and serving as an elder. David earned his Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He and his wife, Kathy, have three daughters, Katie, Emily, and Rebecca.
Michael Vanlaningham
Dr. Michael Vanlaningham is adjunct professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute and former pastor of Biblical Research at Harvest Bible Chapel in Elgin, Ill. He received his M.Div. in Systematic Theology from Talbot Theological Seminary and his Ph.D. in New Testament and Pauline Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is co-editor of The Moody Bible Commentary and has written a number of articles for The Master's Seminary Journal, as well as other publications.
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Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Dr. Michael Rydelnik is Professor Emeritus of Jewish Studies and Bible at Moody Bible Institute, as well as the Host/Bible teacher on Moody Radio’s Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik. The son of Holocaust survivors, Michael was raised in an observant Jewish home in Brooklyn, New York. He became a follower of Jesus the Messiah as a high school student and began teaching the Bible almost immediately. He is the author of several books and is the co-editor of and contributor to The Moody Bible Commentary. Michael and his wife, Eva, live in Chicago and have two adult sons.
Tricia McMillan
Tricia McMillan is the senior producer of Chris Fabry Live and Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik. She has worked at Moody Radio since 2000 on a variety of programs. She is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute and has a Master of Ministry from Moody Theological Seminary. Tricia is married to Nate, has three children and lives in the Chicago suburbs.
Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik
At times, all believers have questions about the Bible, God or the spiritual life. Where can we turn when we need guidance from God's Word? Moody Radio encourages you to bring your Bible and spiritual life questions to Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik every week. In this two-hour, live Bible Q&A program, your questions are always the focus. Dr. Rydelnik will provide practical answers straight from Scripture drawing from his wealth of knowledge and experience as both a pastor and professor.