Dr. Mark Turman with the Denison Forum gives us insight into the hope and frustration in America. Dr. Turman is the Executive Director of the Denison Forum.

Among his many duties at Denison Forum, he is most notably the cohost of The Denison Forum Podcast with Jim Denison, Ph.D. He is also the chief author of A Pastor’s View, the biweekly church leadership email newsletter from Denison Forum. Mark recently completed his DMin from Truett Seminary. He was raised in Tyler, Texas in a large Roman Catholic family. At seventeen, he made a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and later committed to vocational ministry during his freshman year in college at Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas.  He completed his undergraduate program there before completing a Master of Theology degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth, Texas. He married his high school sweetheart, Judi, and they have two children and one grandchild.

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Terry Glaspey discusses faith, the arts, and his new book Not a Tame Lion: The Life, Teachings and Legacy of C.S. Lewis. Terry is a writer and speaker on faith and art, who explores the connections between creativity, spirituality, and life, as well as celebrates the creative heritage of the Christian faith. 

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Join Dawn and Steve in the Morning for a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about how God invites us to become involved in His work.

But rise and stand on your feet; for I have appeared to you for the purpose, to make you a minister and a witness both of the things which you have seen and of the things which I will yet reveal to you.   Acts 26:16 

In addition, Dawn and Steve explore an article about intuition based on an article called "Are You Relying on the Spirit or a Hunch?" by Sean Nolan.

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Moody Tunes welcomes musician Davy Flowers to the studio for an hour of story and music!

Born and raised in Houston Texas, Davy is a worship leader and songwriter who carries a passion to see people from all walks of life encounter Christ for themselves in authentic and transforming ways. Her heart's desire is to write songs and lead worship in such a way that connects broken and weary hearts with the power, presence, and love of God. She is currently a Resident Artist and Songwriter at the Worship Initiative and is a Worship Leader at Watermark Community Church.

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Is there a new way to have access to a car? Jim Paris of ChristianMoney.com will give us insight into vehicle subscriptions. Go to Jim's website to see his latest video on the topic!

Jim is the author of more than 30 books including his bestsellers Living Financially Free and How to Pray For A Financial Miracle. He is the editor in Chief of the website ChristianMoney.com and the host of Jim Paris Live.

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Join Dawn and Steve in the Morning for a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about experiencing God's peace.

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.   Philippians 4:6

In addition, Leonydus Johnson talks with us about Critical Race Theory, an often difficult and divisive topic. Leonydus has written the book Raising Victims: The Pernicious Rise of Critical Race Theory in which he stresses the importance of teaching children that their identity comes not from their race but from Christ. 

Leonydus is a speech-language pathologist, writer, podcast host, theatre and film actor, director, musician, hip-hop artist, Christian, father, husband, and an advocate for individualism and a post-racial society. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, both from Ohio University. He began hosting the Informed Dissent podcast in August 2020.

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Overcoming trauma is possible! Pastor and author, J. Otis Ledbetter, discusses his new book Set Free: Released from the Damage of Trauma.

J. Otis lives in Clovis, California, with his wife Gail. He is an author, conference speaker, and the Lead Pastor at Sonrise Church. He holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Liberty University’s Theological Seminary.  He and Gail have three grown children and twelve grandchildren.  He has written numerous articles for magazines and specializes in Heritage Builders workshops nationally and internationally, which teach parents and grandparents the spiritual, emotional, and social components of the heritage they are passing to the next generation.  His books include Your Heritage, Family Fragrance, Family Traditions, Extending Your Heritage, Spiritual Milestones for Your Children, and The Greatest Gift, a compilation with other authors, and Soul Hunger: Satisfy Your Heart’s Deepest Longing. He has been featured on numerous radio and television broadcasts.

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Dawn and Steve cover the recent earthquake in the Middle East and discuss how we can provide support to those touched by this tragedy based on Elliot Clark's article "Devastating Earthquake Hits Turkey and Syria: How to Pray."

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Join Dawn and Steve in the Morning for a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about faith.

But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because he does not eat from faith; for whatever is not from faith is sin.   Romans 14:23

Would you like to develop a "grounded, healthy life-giving relationship with the clock?" Author Jen Pollock Michel gives us insight into her book In Good Time: 8 Habits for Reimagining Productivity, Resisting Hurry, and Practicing Peace.

Jen is a writer, speaker, coach, and podcast host. She is the author of five books: A Habit Called Faith, Surprised by Paradox (winner of Christianity Today’s 2020 Award of Merit for Beautiful Orthodoxy), Keeping Place, and Teach Us to Want (winner of Christianity Today’s 2015 Book of the Year). Her fifth book, In Good Time, released December 13, 2022. She holds a B.A. in French from Wheaton College, an M.A. in Literature from Northwestern University, and is working to complete an M.F.A from Seattle Pacific University. After eleven years of living in Toronto, Jen now lives in Cincinnati with her husband and her two youngest children.

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American's Top Teen Expert, Mark Gregston, with Parenting Today's Teens encourages us to engage with our teens! Mark shares some practical tips for helping our children thrive.  In addition, learn more about Mark's upcoming event called Engage: Equipping and Empowering Parents to Raise Teens in a Contrary Culture. Engage23Nashville LIVE is on February 18, 2023! Engage will also be offered as a one-day simulcast event!

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.

Also this hour, Dawn and Steve discuss prayer and an article written by Christy Gambrell titled "How to Pray When the Prognosis Is Grim."

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