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Moody Radio's Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik
An Expanded Open Line // Bible Q & A // Introducing Dr. Rick Melson
Hour 1: October 24, 2026 - An Expanded Open Line
Join us this weekend on Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik as we expand to 3 hours! Michael's wife Eva will join him and they'll share some of their adventures in Bible Study together and also answer your Bible questions. Don't miss the new expanded Open Line this weekend.
Mentioned resources:
Open Line Live
Summit on Antisemitism, November 7, 2026
Moody Radio Alaska Cruise, June 5-12, 2027
Do Angels Really Have Wings? by Today in the Word
Chosen People Ministries free gift
FEBC podcast
Moody Bible Commentary
September/October thank you gift:
The Bible: A Book like No Other by Mike Fabarez
Open Line is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.
Hour 2: October 24, 2026
Dr. Michael Rydelnik is answering your Bible questions this Saturday. Grab your Bible, a cup of coffee, and join us as we study the Scriptures together on Open Line.
Mentioned resources:
Open Line Live
Summit on Antisemitism, November 7, 2026
Moody Radio Alaska Cruise, June 5-12, 2027
Chosen People Ministries free gift
FEBC podcast
Moody Bible Commentary
CSB Spiral Bound Bible
CSB Teen Study Bible
September/October thank you gift:
The Bible: A Book like No Other by Mike Fabarez
Open Line is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.
Hour 3: Octobe 24, 2026 - Introducing Dr. Rick Melson
On this hour of Open Line, Dr. Michael Rydelnik welcomes the new president of Moody Bible Institute, Dr. Rick Melson. Hear about his passion for learning Scripture when you join us for Open Line.
Mentioned resources:
Open Line Live
Summit on Antisemitism, November 7, 2026
Moody Radio Alaska Cruise, June 5-12, 2027
Chosen People Ministries free gift
FEBC podcast
Moody Bible Commentary
CSB Spiral Bound Bible
CSB Teen Study Bible
September/October thank you gift:
The Bible: A Book like No Other by Mike Fabarez
Open Line is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.
IN THIS EPISODE
Eva Rydelnik
Eva Rydelnik teaches courses in Literature, Jewish Culture and Education at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. She also serves with Chosen People Ministries bringing the Good News of Messiah to the Jewish people. She loves books, Humphrey Bogart films, dogs, hiking (especially in the Adirondacks) and taking people to Israel. She and her husband, Michael, live in Michigan and have two adult sons.
Rick Melson
Dr. Rick Melson is the 11th President of Moody Bible Institute, effective August 17, 2026, succeeding Dr. Mark Jobe.
Prior to coming to Moody, Dr. Melson served as president of Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri. Previously, he served as Vice President for Advancement at Cedarville University and also held executive leadership roles at Houghton College. His career spans more than three decades in Christian higher education, ministry, fundraising, enrollment management, and organizational leadership.
He earned a Ph.D. in Leadership from Dallas Baptist University, a master's degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a bachelor's degree from Murray State University. He also completed executive studies through Harvard University's Institute for Educational Management.
Rick and his wife Tammy have been married for more than three decades and are blessed with three children, a daughter-in-law, and a new grandson. They look forward to joining the Moody community and making Chicago their new home.
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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 Moody Radio’s 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 the God's Word? Moody Radio encourages you to bring your Bible and spiritual life questions to Moody Radio’s Open Line® with Dr. Michael Rydelnik every week.
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