On the outside, it looked like Mike Hardy had it together. Little did his family and friends know, he was part of one of the largest drug operations of its time in Tennessee. Steve interviews Mike Hardy about his book In Pursuit of the Promised Land, a guide that will help readers walk through the choices they have made and pursue the Promised Land paved out for them by God. 

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The movie Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot opens this weekend! Inspired by true events, this film follows Donna and Reverend Martin as they ignite a fire in the hearts of their rural church to embrace kids in the foster system that nobody else would take. Actress, Nika King plays First Lady Donna Martin and she is with us this morning to tell us why Sound of Hope is a MUST SEE.

Loneliness is at an all time high in our culture. Steve welcomes Dr. Bob Moeller to discuss what we can do when we find ourselves isolated or lacking connection with others.  

Bob Moeller is host of the nationally broadcast weekly television show, “Marriage—For Better, For Worse” on the Total Living Network (www.TLN.com). The show is in its 18th year. A frequent radio personality guest, he conducts one day marriage conferences across the United States and overseas.  Bob is the author of eight books on marriage, two of which were nominated for the Gold Medallion Award.  He has written articles for numerous publications including  Focus on the Family and  Marriage Partnership.

In 2009 he and his wife Cheryl cofounded For Better For Worse For Keeps Ministries, a ministry dedicated to healing hearts and marriages, with a special concern for under-served communities. Bob and Cheryl, married over 44 years, have six grown children, and ten grandchildren (who simply call him “GrandBob.” 

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Dawn and Steve in the Morning begin today's show with a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International. 

Steve is joined in the studio by Natalie Runion about persevering in ministry when you have a million reasons to walk away. Natalie Runion

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Author Michael L. Brown reminds us that with the power of the Holy Spirit, we can change the world instead of the world changing us. Steve speaks with Michael about his book Turn the Tide: How to Ignite a Cultural Awakening. 

Michael Brown is a Jewish believer in Jesus (he came to faith in 1971 as a heroin-shooting, LSD-using, hippie rock drummer) and he holds a Ph.D. in Near Eastern Languages and Literatures from New York University. He's written more than 40 books, including wake-up calls to the Church of America, scholarly monographs and commentaries on biblical subjects, a series of volumes on answering Jewish objections to Jesus, and much-discussed books on today's hottest cultural issues. He has spoken throughout America and in more than 30 countries, and he hosts the nationally syndicated, daily talk radio show The Line of Fire. He is the founder and president of FIRE School of Ministry in Concord, NC and serves as a visiting or adjunct professor at a number of seminaries. He and his wife Nancy have been married since 1976 and have two wonderful daughters and four incredible grandchildren. His heart beats to see a gospel-based moral and cultural revolution in this generation.

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Is it possible to transform Iran with the Gospel? Steve welcomes Lana Silk to explore what God is doing in Iran today. Lana is Chief Executive Officer - USA for Transform Iran. The mission of Transform Iran is to preach the gospel to all Iranians, plant churches, disciple believers, develop leaders, and resource and activate the body of Christ into nation-transforming mission.

Also this hour, Kathy Izard will help us connect the "God Dots" in our lives with her book Trust the Whisper: How Answering Quiet Callings Inspire Extraordinary Stories of Ordinary Grace.

Kathy Izard is an award-winning author and speaker who helped bring transformation to Charlotte in homelessness, housing, and mental health. Her first memoir The Hundred Story Home released in 2016, received a Christopher Award for outstanding inspirational nonfiction. In 2019, she created a children’s book, A Good Night for Mr. Coleman with artist Evelyn Henson, written to encourage kids to dream big and do good. The Last Ordinary Hour is a new inspirational nonfiction book written to help people who have been shattered by untimely death or unexpected diagnosis learn to live in faith not fear. A native of El Paso, Texas, Kathy and her husband have four daughters and live in Charlotte.

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Join Dawn and Steve in the Morning for a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about walking with integrity before God. 

In addition, Jay Payleitner inspires us to better steward our lives! Jay talks with Steve about his book Checking the Boxes Only You Can Check: 40 Ways to Make the World a Better Place.

Jay is a nationally known speaker and writes easy-to-read, hard-to-put-down, make-you-think books. Prior to becoming a full-time author and speaker, he served as freelance radio producer for a wide range of international ministries including the Salvation Army, Prison Fellowship, Bible League, Voice of the Martyrs, and National Center for Fathering. For more than a decade, he produced Josh McDowell Radio, Jesus Freaks Radio, and Today’s Father. Jay and his high school sweetheart, Rita, live in the Chicago area where they raised five great kids, loved on ten foster babies, and are cherishing grandparenthood.

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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.

To wrap up today's show, bestselling author and international speaker Bill Yeargin will explain in a clear and easy-to-understand manner why he is a Christian. Hear fascinating stories from Bill's travels around the globe that  demonstrate the evidence of God everywhere. Bill Yeargin is a thought leader, CEO, board member, global traveler – 110 countries - and culture evangelist. He has authored six books, including Faith Leap: So Why Do You Believe That? Bill has been a popular speaker at hundreds of events on six continents. 

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Do you think your marriage is over? Steve is joined by Pastor Jason Carver to encourage you that no matter what has happened between you and your spouse, God is in the restoration business. Jason’s personal story of marital restoration is a prophetic picture of what God will do in anyone’s life who is faithful and obedient to the promises of God.

Jason is the founder of Standing Supernaturally For Marriage Restoration. He’s an author, pastor, prophetic trainer, a tennis teaching professional, and an international speaker. Jason lives in Waco, TX with his beautiful wife Christine and his two wonderful daughters, Abby and Sydney.

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Start your Monday with Dawn and Steve in the Morning as Steve shares a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about living righteously.

In addition, Steve invites Moody author Casey Hough to help us navigate the intersection of faith and loving LGBTQ friends and family. He has written the book Known for Love: Loving Your LGBTQ Friends and Family without Compromising Biblical Truth. 

Casey (PhD, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) currently serves as Director of Partnerships and Curriculum at World Hope Ministries International and Assistant Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Luther Rice College & Seminary. Before moving to World Hope, Casey served in pastoral ministry for 16 years. He and his wife, Hannah, have five children and live in Houston, TX.

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Dawn and Steve wrap up today's show with a discussion about the NBA draft and last night's presidential debate!

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