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Moody Radio's Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik

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August 30, 2025

Hour 1: Labor Day Weekend Mailbag

This Labor Day weekend, it's time to tackle the Mailbag on the next Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik. His wife Eva Rydelnik and producer Trish McMillan join Michael around the table as they answer your questions on this weekend's Bible study across America.

Resources mentioned:
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

August thank you gift:
Teaching to Change Lives by Howard Hendricks

Open Line is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.

Hour 2: More Labor Day Weekend Mailbag

This Labor Day weekend, it's all about the Mailbag on Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik. Join Michael, Eva Rydelnik, and producer Trish McMillan around the radio kitchen table as they tackle the questions you've sent in about Old Testament or New, understanding theology or applying the Scriptures. Join us this weekend for Open Line.

Resources mentioned:
Summit on Israel and the Last Days: November 8, 2025
CSB Bible: csbible.com
Moody Bible Commentary
Moody Handbook of Messianic Prophecy

Learn more about resources mentioned:
Chosen People Ministries free gift
FEBC podcast
Moody Bible Commentary

August thank you gift:
Teaching to Change Lives by Howard Hendricks

Open Line is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.

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August 23, 2025

Hour 1: Open Line with Mike Fabarez

This Saturday on Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik, guest host radio pastor Dr. Mike Fabarez answers your Bible questions. He is senior pastor of Compass Bible Church in California, a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, and an author of several books. If you have questions about the Bible, join us this weekend for Open Line.

Resources mentioned:
Summit on Israel and the Last Days: November 8, 2025
Chronological Aspects of the Life of Christ by Harold W. Hoehner

Learn more about resources mentioned:
Chosen People Ministries free gift
FEBC podcast
Moody Bible Commentary

August thank you gift:
Teaching to Change Lives by Howard Hendricks

Open Line is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.

Hour 2: More Open Line with Mike Fabarez

Dr. Mike Fabarez preaches the Word each weekend as a pastor in Orange County, California. Today he joins us to answer your Bible questions and explore how the Scriptures apply to our lives. Join us this Saturday for Open Line.

Resources mentioned:
Summit on Israel and the Last Days: November 8, 2025
Lifelines for Tough Times by Mike Fabarez
10 Mistakes People Make about Heaven, Hell, and the Afterlife by Mike Fabarez
Envy by Mike Fabarez

Learn more about resources mentioned:
Chosen People Ministries free gift
FEBC podcast
Moody Bible Commentary

August thank you gift:
Teaching to Change Lives by Howard Hendricks

Open Line is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.

Program Details + audio

August 16, 2025

Hour 1: Summer Open Lines

While you squeeze out the last bit of summer, set a reminder to listen to Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik each weekend. He'll answer your questions about the Bible, God, and the spiritual life. Join us this Saturday with your questions.

Learn more about resources mentioned:
Chosen People Ministries free gift
FEBC podcast
Moody Bible Commentary

August thank you gift:
Teaching to Change Lives by Howard Hendricks

Open Line is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.

Hour 2: Transitioning Schedules

Summer schedules transition to fall routines as school begins. As you enjoy what remains of summer, join Dr. Michael Rydelnik for Open Line this Saturday. He digs into the Bible and addresses your questions. If you’re having difficulty with a verse or passage, join us this weekend for Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik.

Learn more about resources mentioned:
Chosen People Ministries free gift
FEBC podcast
Moody Bible Commentary

August thank you gift:
Teaching to Change Lives by Howard Hendricks

Open Line is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.

 

Program Details + audio

August 09, 2025

Hour 1: Swirling Questions

If you have Bible questions that keep swirling around in your head, look no further than Open Line! Dr. Michael Rydelnik brings his Bible to the studio each Saturday to tackle the questions that are plaguing you from your personal study. Join us for Open Line this weekend.

Learn more about resources mentioned:
Chosen People Ministries free gift
FEBC podcast
Moody Bible Commentary

August thank you gift:
Teaching to Change Lives by Howard Hendricks

Open Line is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.

Hour 2: Summer Scripture Conundrums

As summer vacations wrap up and back-to-school schedules begin, your regular time in the Scriptures may be thrown off-kilter. Let Open Line help you kick start your Bible study when you join us this weekend. Dr. Michael Rydelnik will dig into the Bible and answer your questions, from the broad to the narrow.

Learn more about resources mentioned:
Chosen People Ministries free gift
FEBC podcast
Moody Bible Commentary

August thank you gift:
Teaching to Change Lives by Howard Hendricks

Open Line is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.

Program Details + audio

August 02, 2025

Hour 1: Summer Mailbag

This Saturday on Open Line, we’re clearing out the Inbox on a Mailbag program. Gather around the kitchen table with Dr. Michael Rydelnik, Eva Rydelnik, and Trish McMillan as we answer the questions you've sent us. If you've emailed us in the past few months, your question may be asked! Don't miss our Mailbag edition of Open Line.

Learn more about resources mentioned:
Chosen People Ministries free gift
FEBC podcast
Moody Bible Commentary

August thank you gift:
Teaching to Change Lives by Howard Hendricks

Open Line is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.

Hour 2: More Summer Mailbag

Gather around the radio kitchen table and study the Scriptures with us this weekend. We are emptying the Mailbag and Michael Rydelnik, Eva Rydelnik, and Trish McMillan are answering the questions you've sent into Open Line. Grab your Bible and join us for Open Line this Saturday.

Learn more about resources mentioned:
Chosen People Ministries free gift
FEBC podcast
Moody Bible Commentary

August thank you gift:
Teaching to Change Lives by Howard Hendricks

Open Line is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.

Program Details + audio

Profile

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.

Profile

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.

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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.