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Moody Radio's Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik
February 14, 2026
Hour 1: A Case for God's Faithfulness to Israel
This edition of Open Line is a special roundtable. Host Dr. Michael Rydelnik is joined by Dr. Mike Vanlaningham, Dr. David Finkbeiner, and Dr. Kevin Zuber to make a case for God's faithfulness to Israel. Grab your Bible and don’t miss this special edition of Open Line.
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How Should Christians Think About Israel by Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Open Line Live Tour, Chattanooga
Journey of the Apostles Trip
Chosen People Ministries free gift
FEBC podcast
Moody Bible Commentary
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Ultimate Bible Guide
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Hour 2: Replacement Theology and Jewish People
Is God still faithful to Israel? What does that mean and look like? On Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik, we welcome Dr. Mike Vanlaningham, Dr. David Finkbeiner, and Dr. Kevin Zuber for a conversation about God's faithfulness to Israel, as well as replacement theology and antisemitism. Hope you can tune in for this special edition of Open Line.
Learn more about resources mentioned:
How Should Christians Think About Israel? by Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Open Line Live Tour, Chattanooga
Journey of the Apostles Trip
Chosen People Ministries free gift
FEBC podcast
Moody Bible Commentary
January/February thank you gift:
Ultimate Bible Guide
Open Line is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.
IN THIS EPISODE
Michael Vanlaningham
Dr. Michael Vanlaningham is retired professor of Bible from 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.
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 is co-author of 50 Most Important Theological Terms and a contributor to The Moody Bible Commentary and Foundational Faith: Unchangeable Truth for an Ever-Changing World. He and his wife, Kathy, have three daughters, Katie, Emily, and Rebecca.
Kevin Zuber
Dr. Kevin D. Zuber is Professor of Theology & Theology Department Chair at The Master's Seminary in Los Angeles, California, where he has taught since 2018. Before that, he taught at he was a professor at Moody Bible Institute for 17 years and he also served as a teaching pastor at Grace Bible Church Northwest in Schaumburg, Ill. Over the years, Kevin has ministered around the world, teaching graduate and undergraduate classes in Asia, Africa, and Europe. He is a graduate of Grace College and Grace Theological Seminary, and he holds a Ph.D. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity school. He is the author of The Essential Scriptures and contributor to The Moody Bible Commentary and Evidence for the Rapture: A Biblical Case for Pretribulationism. Kevin is married to Diane, and they have two sons, David and Christopher.
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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 West Michigan and have two adult sons.
Tricia McMillan
Tricia McMillan is the senior producer of Chris Fabry Live, Equipped with Chris Brooks, 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.
