God is the authority on love and He is able to teach us to love in a meaningful way. Dawn and Steve in the Morning share a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about how to love others even when it's difficult. 

And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love to one another and to all, just as we do to you...But concerning brotherly love you have no need that I should write to you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another.   Thessalonians 3:12; 4:9

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Do you have five words to describe your valentine? Dawn and Steve have a fun conversation this Valentine's Day!

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Dr. David Clark gives us insight into having those difficult and even painful conversations that might be necessary if we want to have healing and freedom. Dr. Clarke is a Christian psychologist, popular speaker, and successful author. Through his Bible-based teaching and therapy, he guides people toward healthy lives, marriages, and families. Two of his most recent books include Adult Children Who Break Your Heart and 20 Lies That Keep You With Your Abuser. 

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Listen this morning as Dawn and Steve in the Morning share a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about God's reclaiming love.

Then the LORD said to me, "Go again, love a woman who is loved by a lover and is committing adultery, just like the love of the LORD for the children of Israel, who look to other gods and love the raisin cakes of the pagans."   Hosea 3:1

In addition, Parenting Today's Teens, Mark Gregston, will tell us all about ENGAGE: Equipping and Empowering Parents to Raise Teens in a Contrary Culture coming to Nashville this weekend! Engage will also be available via simulcast!

After spending 7 years on the Methodist Church staff in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Mark and his wife Jan moved to Branson, Missouri, and lived at Kanakuk Kamp. During their time in Branson, Mark was the Area Director of Young Life, and started a residential counseling program for struggling teens, only to leave there in 1988 and move to Hallsville, Texas, when he started Heartlight Ministries. During their 32 years in Texas, Heartlight has become one of the country’s finest residential counseling centers for teens and known throughout North America as the “place to be” if your teen is struggling and hope is diminishing. He’s authored 18 books, has written hundreds of articles about parenting teens in a difficult culture, and is also the host of the nationally acclaimed radio program, Parenting Today’s Teens, which was honored to receive the 2014 Program of the Year award from the National Religious Broadcasters.

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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.

Also, author Glenn Daman discusses his book The Lighthouse: Discovering Security in the Radiance of God's Character. Glenn has served as a pastor of rural churches in Montana, Oregon and Washington. Since 1991 he has served as the pastor of River Christian Church. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Village Missions. He is a conference and seminar speaker and has written numerous articles on rural and small church ministries. He is the author of The Lighthouse: Discovering Security in the Radiance of God's Character.

He has also written five books related to rural and small church ministry, Leading the Small Church, Shepherding the Small Church (ECPA Gold Medallion Finalist), Developing Leaders for the Small Church, When Shepherds Weep, and his latest book, The Forgotten Church (A Christianity Today book of Merit award winner). He grew up on a farm in northern Idaho and attended Big Sky Bible College (B.S. in Biblical Studies), Western Seminary (M.A. in Old Testament Studies, M.A. in New Testament Studies), and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (Doctor of Ministry). Glenn enjoys photography, woodworking, camping with his family, and spending time working on the family farm.

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Producer Kevin Downes is in-studio to tell us all about the upcoming film Jesus Revolution! 

Kevin Downes is the Producer and co-star of the 2014 Sony Tri-Star motion picture, Mom's Night Out. He is also a co-star of the 2011 Sherwood Pictures film Courageous. Kevin currently helps manage the Kingdom Story Company, an exclusive partnership with Lionsgate, to create life-changing content from a variety of talented storytellers.

Originally from Visalia, CA, Kevin went to college at College of the Sequoias and California State University Northridge, studying Theater and Geography. He has been an actor since his high school days in California's central valley and early 20's in Los Angeles, having appeared in numerous commercials, television shows, and feature films. In 1994, Kevin was cast in his first Christian film, "The Crossing" and his passion for God combined with his passion for acting was born. He has appeared in 15 Christian films since 1994. Kevin is married to his wife, Catherine, and they have three sons. They reside in Tustin, California. 

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Start your week with Dawn and Steve in the Morning as they share a devotional from Blackaby Ministry International about loving people as Christ loves us.

Love...bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.   1Corinthians 13:7

In addition, Dawn and Steve have a conversation about the Superbowl, a revival in Kentucky, and weekend updates!

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Jess Wolstenholm, Director of Content and Faith at Minno, will provide parents with resources for entertainment and the Easter story. Minno Kids is a streaming platform that provides parents with thousands of hand-picked episodes that reflect Christian faith and values. 

Also this hour, it is an honor to have the President of the Ukrainian Evangelical Theological Seminary, Dr. Evan Rusyn, in the studio to give us an update on the Church in Ukraine. 

Today is the one-year mark of the war in Ukraine. To get involved in helping Ukraine please visit Mission Eurasia.

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Pastor J. D. Greear talks with us about God's design for marriage and gender and how the church can lovingly approach the controversial topics of sexual ethics. He has written an article titled "Downplaying the Sin of Homosexuality Won't Win the Next Generation."

J. D. is the lead pastor of The Summit Church in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. He is the author of the just-released book Essential Christianity, Gospel, Stop Asking Jesus Into Your Heart, and Jesus, Continued.

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Standing on His promises is an action! Start your weekend with a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about God's promises.

For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us.   2 Corinthians 1:20

In addition, Dawn and Steve talk all things Superbowl!

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