Dawn and Steve continue their conversation about National Tell a Joke Day! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus cautioned us to be on alert for false prophets. Today, Dawn and Steve discuss Cindi McMenamin's article "6 Tell-Tale Signs of a Wolf in Sheep's Clothing." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The way we live and relate to others is a direct reflection on the name of Christ." Dawn and Steve in the Morning begin today's show with a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about honoring God's name.  And, it's National Tell a Joke Day! If you are looking for some clean funny one-liners to share with friends and family listen as Dawn and Steve highlight some jokes from Sarah Lemire's article "80 clean jokes that'll have the whole family in stitches." See...

Have you been confused about what constitutes domestic abuse? Do you have questions about how domestic violence relates to the faith community? Have you felt lost in how to deal with this issue in your church, your community, or family? Stacey Womack will help us think through domestic abuse. She has written a beneficial resource on this issue titled On the Frontlines of Abuse: Strategies for the Faith Community. Abuse Recovery Ministry Services (ARMS) was birthed in 1997 as Stacey Womack...

Dawn and Steve welcome Dr. Mark Turman to discuss how we can approach the latest headlines and politics with discernment.  Mark is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denson Ministries. He is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today's culture. Mark is also an author and has written the book Sacred Sexuality: Reclaiming God's Design. See...

What does it mean to be Life-Minded? Dawn and Steve welcome Pastor Brady Boyd as he echoes Paul's words in a contemporary context with 8 practical challenges to put peaceable unity into action.  Brady is the Senior Pastor of New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is the husband to Pam and dad to Abram and Callie. He has lived in Texas, but was born and raised mostly in Louisiana which explains his obsession with LSU football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Back to School time! Dawn and Steve take this hour to intercede for students as they start a new school year. For direction on some specific prayers, check out the helpful article by Cally Logan titled "7 Prayers to Cover Students This Upcoming School Year." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"God takes a life devastated by sin and makes it whole". Dawn and Steve in the Morning share a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about the wonder of salvation! In addition, Dawn and Steve discuss what hinders us from sharing the Good News and how we can have a conversation with someone about Jesus. Listen as they explore Bradley Bell's article "Be Ready with the Gospel. Memorize the Bible." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As believers, we are no longer helpless victims of our sin. Dawn and Steve in the Morning share a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about living the abundant life that God intends for us. What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it? Romans 6-12 Dawn and Steve talk about Romans 6 and how we live that out in our everyday lives. 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! He also discusses Iran's impending attack and a conference on antisemitism taking place in November.  Dr. Rydelnik is a professor of Jewish Studies at Moody Bible Institute and the Bible teacher on Moody Radio's Open Line. One of his many books can be found here: The Moody Handbook of Messianic Prophecy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Advertisements are everywhere and vying for our attention! Remember those catchy slogans or songs that remain on repeat in your head? Dawn and Steve in the Morning remember those commercials of yesteryear.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Apostle Paul says that God permeates the lives of Christians with the fragrance of the knowledge of Christ. Dawn and Steve begin today's show with a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about the vivid imagery Paul uses to describe the effect that Christians should have on the world. Then, stay tuned as Dawn and Steve in the Morning discuss the closing of the 2024 Summer Olympics and weekend updates! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have real concerns and fears for the kids we love. More than anything we want to see younger generations follow Jesus with conviction and compassion. Steve welcomes authors Mike Handler and Sam Luce to discuss their book Forming Faith: Discipling the Next Generation in a Post-Christian Culture.  Mike serves as the Chief Innovation Officer for Awana. Prior to Awana, Mike was a pastor, a church planter as well as the principle of a creative agency. Mike is a coauthor of Resilient and the...

Do you feel heavy or anxious? Work, kids, finances, the future, the past, and the state of the world can all threaten your joy, hope, and trust. Could a life of rest change everything? Moody author Rachel Booth Smith believes this is possible and is here to encourage us with her book Rest Assured: What the Creation Story Was Intended to Reveal about Trusting God.  Rachel has a contagious love for God’s Word. Her passion to teach accessible theology has led her to develop curriculum and...

How would you define kindness? Join Dawn and Steve in the Morning for a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International based on Scripture in the Book of Ephesians. In addition, Moody Radio's Chris Martin will help us explore the difference between fear and worry based on a Bible to Life article by Winfred Neely. Chris Martin is a content marketing editor at Moody Publishers and a social media, marketing, and communications consultant. He writes regularly in his newsletter, Terms of...

Life is messy and yet God is good, ALL the time. What does it mean that God is good? Dawn and Steve take this hour of the show to ask this question and listeners weigh in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn and Steve welcome author Lisa-Jo Baker as she shares her story of hurt, harm, and God's peace. She has written the book It Wasn't Roaring, It Was Weeping: Interpreting the Language of Our Fathers Without Repeating Their Stories, a coming-of-age memoir of growing up in South Africa at the height of apartheid. Lisa is a bestselling author with a BA in English/prelaw from Gordon College and a JD from the University of Notre Dame Law School. Lisa-Jo has lived and worked on three continents...

Sin is costly. Dawn and Steve in the Morning share a devotional from Blackaby Ministry International about the danger of tolerating evil.  Also this hour, Dawn and Steve discuss aging, Taekwondo, and the Olympics.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy more conversation with Dawn and Steve as they explore Cameron Cole's article "3 Reasons Heaven Doesn't Affect Us as Much as It Should." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn and Steve welcome the author of the novel The Life I Now Live, Carol Ghattas (Um Daoud), as she shares an insider's view of what happens to the lives of those who leave Islam to follow Christ.  Um Daoud (Mother of David) is the pen name of author Carol B. Ghattas, who lived and served in the Middle East and North Africa for over 20 years. She writes these novels out of a love for Muslims and a desire for them to know Jesus Christ as Savior. Carol co-authored with her late husband,...

Does our love for God extend to every corner of our lives? Join Dawn and Steve in the Morning for a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about giving the Lord our highest devotion. Then, Dawn and Steve discuss what it takes to "pass the torch" using various examples from the Olympics! 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. Michael Rydelnik is a professor of Jewish Studies at Moody Bible Institute and the Bible teacher on Moody Radio's Open Line. One of his many books can be found here: The Moody Handbook of Messianic Prophecy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author Mike Bechtle talks with us about his book People Can't Drive You Crazy If You Don't Give Them the Keys. Mike is the best-selling author of nine books including his newest book The Introverts Guide to Success in the Workplace! He has spent over 30 years as a FranklinCovey consultant (teaching over 3000 seminars). Mike is also a popular speaker and blogger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you in a crisis? Be encouraged as Dawn and Steve in the Morning share a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about God's faithfulness! And, Steve welcomes Dawn back to the studio to discuss where she has been and what she has been doing.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How would you respond if a tornado destroyed your house? Ryan & Reanna Whitten join Steve to share their God story! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.