Dawn and Steve in the Morning

Are you a cultural Christian? Dawn and Steve unpack this concept based on an article from Andy Bannister's article "When Your Neighbor Accepts Christianity as Good (but Not True)."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Preparing for a move? Dawn and Steve discuss "moving food" and the article by Amaris Encinas titled  "Need a table after moving? Pizza Hut offering free 'moving box table' in select cities."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we respond to God's invitations, we often face opposition. Join Dawn and Steve in the Morning for a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about spiritual discernment.  Dawn and Steve also kick off the 241st day of the year talking about the "National Pick Up a New Sport Day" and listeners weigh in on what sport they would like to sample.  To wrap up the hour, learn about a revival at Ohio State, the cost of the American dream, and the latest data breach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could it be what we're singing is not what kids are hearing? Dawn and Steve talk with Dr. Kathy Koch of Celebrate Kids about kids and worship.  Dr. Koch (pronounced “cook”) is the Founder and President of Celebrate Kids, Inc., based in Fort Worth, TX, and a co-founder of Ignite the Family, based in Alpharetta, GA. She has influenced thousands of parents, teachers, and children in 30 countries through keynote messages, seminars, chapels, and other events. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn and Steve continue their discussion with Phil Herndon as they look at how we can best manage rejection. Phil has co-authored the devotional The Voice of the Heart Bible Study, a guide to help you dig deeper into Scripture and your own story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"One of the many paradoxes of the Christian life is that when God sees your genuine humility, He exalts you." Join Dawn and Steve in the Morning for a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about cultivating humility.  Also this hour, Phil Herndon with Tin Man Ministries is in the studio to help us process that powerful emotion called anger.  Phil uses a dynamic approach to help his clients recover their hearts and redeem their stories. His therapeutic approach is grounded in the Spiritual Root System™, and is informed by the work of Irvin Yalom, Curt Thompson, Dan Siegel, and Dan Allender. He also integrates perspectives from Judeo-Christian traditions, and pastoral care. Phil works with individuals who have lost their way through addiction, anxiety, depression, struggles with spirituality, or burnout to walk them through the tumultuous and scary times that are so common to the human experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you have questions about the Bible? Dr. Michael Rydelnik will join Dawn and Steve in the Morning to take questions from listeners! Dr. Rydlenik also helps us understand the recent events in Israel. To learn even more, check out Dr Rydelnik's book Understanding the Arab-Israeli Conflict: What the Headlines Haven't Told You. Dr. Michael Rydelnik is a professor of Jewish Studies at Moody Bible Institute and the Bible teacher on Moody Radio's Open Line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn and Steve share their weekend updates, what it means to serve the Lord, and how we can best steward our families! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do we fill our calendars? Are we waiting for God's assignment or pursuing our own goals for His kingdom? Join Dawn and Steve in the Morning for a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about redeeming the time. In addition, Dawn and Steve have a conversation about what constitutes being on time and how we respond to those who are habitually late!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn begins the hour by singing "God Is So Good" and this opens a conversation about Ephesians 5.  To wrap up the hour, it's Coffee Trivia!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Christian parents, the ultimate goal for our children is to embody the characteristics of Christ. Dawn and Steve welcome George Barna to discuss his book Raising Spiritual Champions: Nurturing Your Child's Heart, Mind, and Soul.  George Barna is the Director of Research and co-founder of the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University. He is also an ACU professor, focusing on worldview assessment and development, and cultural transformation. He was the founder and leader of the Barna Group, a research company that has set the standard for understanding trends in American culture. In addition, Barna serves as Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Biblical Worldview at the Family Research Council. He has taught at the undergraduate and graduate level and has pastored two churches. Barna has written more than 50 books, including numerous award-winners and New York Times bestsellers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God sees our life through the lens of eternity. Join Dawn and Steve this Friday morning for a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about the process of becoming more like Christ. Sadly, we continue to see headlines about antisemitism. How do we pray for Israel? Dawn, Steve Hiller, and Stephen Briggs discuss the promises of God to His people as they look at Ephesians 3:6 and Psalm 122. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus talked in great detail about the end-times and he has revealed the future not only to believers but to all of humanity. Dawn and Steve welcome author Jeff Kinley to inspire us with clear, biblical answers in his approachable guide The End of the World According to Jesus of Nazareth. Jeff is a bestselling author and speaker whose mission is to empower people with God's vintage truth, helping them discern the times and become influencers for Jesus Christ. He is the author of 40 books and is a frequent speaker at churches and conferences around the country, as well as internationally. His Television Show – Jeff Kinley Live, airs each week on HisChannel.com. Jeff’s Vintage Truth Podcast is heard in over 100 countries worldwide. He is also the co-host of the Prophecy Pros Podcast. Jeff is a graduate of the University of Arkansas (BA) and Dallas Theological Seminary (ThM). He and his wife have three grown sons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joy... it's a fruit of the Spirit. Dawn and Steve talk about finding joy during difficult times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does meekness mean for the Christian? Listen as Dawn and Steve in the Morning explore a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about yielding our lives to the Lord. Also, Dawn and Steve discuss Planned Parenthood being permitted to perform abortions and vasectomies outside the DNC and the word centrist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keith and Kristyn Getty are in-studio for Moody Tunes! Listen as the Gettys sing and share their God story along with Zane and Donna King plus Matthew Boswell! Keith and Kristyn Getty are hymn writers, GRAMMY®-nominated artists, and the founding leaders of the Getty Music organization who hail from Northern Ireland. Their greatest musical passion is writing and championing great hymns of the church. Keith and Kristyn are especially excited about the Getty Music Foundation, a new non-profit organization with a mission to educate hymn writers and spur biblical worship in under-resourced areas of the globe. Together with their four daughters, Keith and Kristyn live between Northern Ireland and Nashville.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn and Steve welcome Jim Paris from ChristianMoney.com to tell us how we might make some extra income online using our professional expertise! Jim Paris is the author of more than 30 books including the bestsellers Living Financially Free and How To Pray For A Financial Miracle. Paris is the Editor in Chief of the website Christian Money.com and the host of Jim Paris Live. Also this hour, Todd Nettleton from Voice of the Martyrs will give us an update on all that is happening with our persecuted brothers and sisters around the world. Todd is the Chief of Media Relations and Message Integration for The Voice of the Martyrs and hosts The Voice of the Martyrs Radio. Todd serves as a voice for persecuted Christians through writing, speaking, and working with the media to tell people in the United States about the faithfulness of Christ's followers in 70+ nations where they face persecution. He is the author of the book When Faith Is Forbidden: 40 Days on the Frontlines with Persecuted Christians.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Righteousness...is allowing God to fill us with His holiness. Are we filled with ourselves instead? Dawn and Steve in the Morning share a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about pursuing righteousness.  Next, Dawn shares about the trip she took for her son's birthday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve invites Dr. Bob Moeller into the studio to discuss Marriage in the Last Days, based on Revelation 1-2. Bob has written a variety of books on marriage that can be found here The 6 Hearts of Intimacy. Bob holds a D.Min. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School of Trinity International University, Deerfield, IL. Bob, now a pastor full-time to marriages, was a pastor in the local church for 25 years and worked in the administration of Trinity International University, before co-founding with Cheryl, For Better For Worse For Keeps Ministries, a ministry to healing hearts and marriages, especially in under-resourced areas. Bob and Cheryl, married over 41 years, have six children. People call him a lot of things, but his favorite is when his nine energetic grandchildren, including two foster grandchildren, call him, “GrandBob.” And, he loves having fun with his five grand dogs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why would a father and son risk it all for the people of Ukraine? Steve welcomes Former Force Recon Marine Chad Robichaux to take us on a journey through his book A Mission Without Borders. Chad is a former Force Recon Marine and DoD Contractor with eight deployments to Afghanistan as part of a Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) Task Force. After overcoming his personal battles with PTSD and nearly becoming a veteran suicide statistic, Chad founded the Mighty Oaks Foundation, a leading non-profit, serving the active duty and military veteran communities with highly successful faith-based combat trauma and resiliency programs. Chad is also the President and Co-Founder of Save Our Allies, a non-profit focused on the evacuation and recovery of Americans, our allies, and vulnerable people trapped in Afghanistan. Chad is a bestselling author and is regularly featured on national media. In addition to Chad’s military service, he has served our nation as a Special Agent with the US Federal Air Marshal Service and the US State Department as a Surveillance Detection Senior Program Manager. Chad is a Medal of Valor recipient for his bravery beyond the call of duty in law enforcement. Chad has earned an MBA from New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) and is a board-certified pastoral counselor with a focus on PTSD. Chad is married to his wife Kathy of 26 years, and they have a daughter and two sons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.