CEO Chuck Bentley of Crown Financial Ministries will provide some financial tips during the second hour this Friday morning! Chuck is the host of two daily radio broadcasts, The Crown Money Minute and My MoneyLife, featured on more than 1,100 Christian music and talk stations in the U.S., and author of his most recent book 7 Gray Swans, Trends that Threaten Our Financial Future.

Also this hour, Lacy Tolar will tell us all about Rescue 1 Global, a 21st Century Abolitionist Movement combating human trafficking on a global scale by serving communities around the world until they are free from slavery. Lacy is the founder of Rescue 1 Global. She is a conference speaker, Master Certified Trafficking In Persons (T.I.P) Educator, Task Force Mobilizer, Aftercare/Caregiver trainer, and Local/State/Federal Law Enforcement Agency Consultant. You can reach Rescue 1 Global at 615-379-8299.

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Join Dawn and Steve in the Morning for a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about avoiding spiritual distraction and focusing on Jesus!

While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud saying, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!"   Matthew 17:5

In addition, Director Murdo Macleod talks with Steve about the movie Morningstar, the docudrama that tells the story of John Wycliffe, maybe the most influential Christian of the medieval world. Murdo, the writer/director of Morningstar, grew up on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. He trained in film production at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and formed Trinity Digital soon after graduating. Prior to directing Morningstar, he produced and directed “Knox”, “Seeing Grace” and “The Bishop and the Beggar”. He has over ten years of international experience in the film and TV industries, working on titles including "Halo", "Silver Birches", "Dracula Untold", "The Alienist" and "Outlander."

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Listen as Steve has a conversation with award-winning filmmaker, Adam Drake! Drake works steadily on a variety of film projects including movies, music videos, commercials, and other visual media-related content. He originally got into the industry as an actor and shortly learned that he not only enjoyed being in front of the camera, but also being a part of telling a compelling story.  He has produced several films including The Chosen, I’m Not Ashamed, and Heaven Bound, as well as various music videos for artists such as Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, Ingrid Andress, Cole Swindell, and Hayley Williams from Paramore.  While Adam has worked on many feature films in various positions, he can primarily be found working as a 1st Assistant Director.  Drake has been an assistant director for over 30 films including The Chosen and Overcomer.

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Torry Martin will help us explore what it means to tithe our time. Torry is a comedian, author, screenwriter, actor, speaker, and storyteller who has delighted audiences for years with his zany personality and warm heart. This hilarious self-confessed “hippie for the Holy One” uses his creative way of looking at life to draw people in and quench their thirst for laughter while imparting important spiritual truths at the same time.

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Join Dawn and Steve in the Morning for a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about what it means to be crucified with Christ. 

I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.   Galatians 2:20

In addition, David Peterson tells us about his book Journey to Forgiveness: 21 Milestones to Freedom. Rev. Peterson is an ordained pastor and board-certified chaplain with over thirty years of experience in ministry to congregations and chaplaincy experience in hospitals, fire/EMS, police, and hospice. He is also president and publisher of Wave Dancer Media, LLC, sharing stories of resilient living. Rev. Peterson was president and founder of Shepherd’s Staff Pastoral Services, providing spiritual care to thousands on a national level. Rev. Peterson is a Master of Divinity graduate of the Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. He and his wife, Arden, and their four sons and families, as well as Daisy, their golden retriever, reside in the area of Chesapeake, Virginia. Pastor Dave is a passionate worshiper of Jesus and a lover of fishing and all things smoked and grilled. He is the Senior Pastor at Apostles Lutheran Church in Chesapeake, VA.

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Listen this morning as musician Justin Warren joins us in-studio to worship!

Justin is a Christian singer/songwriter from Raleigh NC. He is married to Laura and they have two boys, Luke and Liam. Justin's heart is to share the hope we have in Jesus through the songs he writes. With over a million streams on Spotify Justin has toured with Sanctus Real, Rhett Walker, JJ Weeks, Finding Favour, Jasmine Murray and John Waller. He has also opened for bands such as Mercy Me, Building 429, Natalie Grant and many others. 

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Jimmy Rollins is here to help us explore racial reconciliation based on his book titled Love Outside the Lines: Beyond the Boundaries of Race, Difference, and Preference.

Jimmy Rollins is a nationally recognized speaker, marriage coach, and author who inspires diverse audiences to live beyond themselves on the journey to discovering their greater purpose. As a key strategic partner for several influential churches and para-church organizations Jimmy’s 25+ year ministry experience has been critical to architecting strategies to increase influence and realize greater impact. No matter the audience Jimmy’s trademark humor and transparency are sure to inspire and impact all those who come into contact with his message. Jimmy and his wife Irene have been married for over 23 years and reside in West Palm Beach Florida, where in 2021 they co-founded and lead their marriage ministry Two Equals One. They are on a mission to build the local church abroad by equipping pastors and leaders in their journey to a healthier happier marriage.

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Are you ready to minister to those God is sending your way? Join Dawn and Steve in the Morning for a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about being a faithful steward of every life God sends to us.

"So I brought him to Your disciples, but they could not cure him." Then Jesus answered and said, "O faithfulness and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring him here to Me."   Matthew 17:16-17

In addition, Steve Copeland tells us about his experience at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. Steve was a healthcare executive for most of his career and was born again in 1982. Now Steve spends much of his time traveling and doing evangelistic outreach. 

To wrap up this hour, Steve Hiller shares an article titled "When Do We Need Revival?" written by Nancy DeMoss.

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Discover how a holy fear of God is the key that unlocks a life of intimacy with Him and gives you the power to persevere. John Bevere joins us to talk about his book The Awe of God: The Astounding Way a Healthy Fear of God Transforms Your Life. 

John Bevere is an international minister and best-selling author known for his bold and uncompromising approach to God’s Word. John and his wife, Lisa, are the founders of Messenger International—a ministry committed to developing uncompromising followers of Christ who transform our world. His heart to strengthen the local church has led to over 40 million translated resources being given to pastors and leaders in developing nations. When he’s home in Colorado, you can find John playing card games with his family or trying to convince Lisa to take up golf.

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