Welcome to Open Line’s New Believers Resource page! You’ve landed here because you’ve recently made the life-changing decision to trust in Christ—or you know someone who has just begun their faith journey. That’s worth celebrating!
At Open Line, we care deeply about your spiritual growth. We’re committed to providing resources that will help you stay grounded, encouraged, and focused as you begin walking more closely with Jesus.
On this page, you’ll find a variety of tools to support you—podcasts, books, devotionals, reading guides, downloadable PDFs, and more—covering key topics like how to study the Bible, find a church, and be confident in your new faith.
We pray these resources will bless you and help you experience the full joy of following Christ.
Thank you for your support of Open Line—feel free to return to this page any time as you grow in your relationship with Him!
Recommended Reading
- The Bible Book by Book: An Introduction to Bible Synthesis by G Coleman Luck
- How to Begin the Christian Life: Following Jesus as a New Believer by George Sweeting
- The Moody Bible Commentary
- 10 Keys to Unlocking the Bible by Colin S. Smith
- Survey of the New Testament by Paul Benware
- Ultimate Bible Dictionary: A Quick and Concise Guide to the People, Places, Objects, and Events in the Bible by Holman Bible Publishers
50 Most Important Bible Questions
The top six questions
- What is the gospel?
- What is the relationship between faith and repentence in salvation?
- Is the Bible God's Word?
- Should I even read the Bible?
- Why does God allow so much suffering?
- How can a person overcome worry?
Learn how to share your faith!
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Additional Resources
- Daily Devotional: Today in the Word
- Bible Training: Moody Enrich Courses
- Moody Radio Resources
- Moody Radio Archives
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Stay Connected
Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Dr. Michael Rydelnik is Moody Bible Institute's Vice President & Academic Dean and Professor of Jewish Studies and Bible, 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.