Award-winning writer Daniel Darling is a guest on Dawn and Steve Mornings to talk about the unlikely people in the story of Jesus! Discover something you never knew about the story you've always heard. Daniel is an author, pastor, and leader. He is the director of the Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and is a regular contributor to several leading evangelical publications, including Christianity Today, Homelife, InTouch, and others. Daniel has authored several books, including Teen People of the Bible, The Original Jesus, The Dignity Revolution, The Characters of Christmas, and The Characters of Easter. He is also the host of a popular weekly podcast, The Way Home, where he interviews Christian leaders, politicians, and journalists. Daniel is the general editor, along with Trillia Newbell, of a small group study on racial reconciliation, The Church and the Racial Divide, and is a contributor to The Worldview Study Bible. He lives with his wife and four children in the Nashville area.

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What's on the Christmas list this year for your kids? Dawn and Steve Mornings share the scoop on toys based on an article by Emma Stessman and Jillian Ortiz called "These are the hottest toys for kids of all ages, from toddlers to tweens."

AND, Jim Paris is a guest this second hour to update us on robots, crypto, easy credit, and the latest scam. Jim Paris is the author of more than 30 books including the bestsellers Living Financially Free and How To Pray For A Financial Miracle. Paris is the Editor in Chief of the website ChristianMoney.com and the host of Jim Paris Live.

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Attention all readers! Dawn and Steve Mornings explore an article by Chad Harrington titled "Christian Books Everyone Should Read ASAP-In This Order."

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Keith Getty joins the conversation about music during this third hour of Dawn and Steve Mornings! Keith will share about Keith & Kristyn Getty's Christmas tour, Sing! An Irish Christmas and also their new album Confessio. Keith is a preeminent modern hymn writer. Keith and his wife, Kristyn, have created a catalogue of songs teaching Christian doctrine and crossing the genres of traditional, classical, folk and contemporary composition which are sung the world over.

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Jason Crabb is in the house today! Kentucky-born Jason has won a Grammy and 21 Dove Awards, being named the Gospel Music Association's Dove Awards Artist and Male Vocalist of the Year. Jason Crabb has performed at many of the world’s most prestigious stages such as Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry, the Brooklyn Tabernacle, and Billy Graham’s final crusade in NYC.

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Musician Erskin Anavitarte is our guest co-host this morning! Listen as Erskin shares how his family is celebrating Christ this season and learn more about the Advent candle. Erskin is a Texas-born singer-songwriter, diversity spokesperson, adoption advocate, and music co-producer. He currently resides in Nashville, TN with his wife, Kelli, and their two children.

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Do you have questions about the Bible? Dr. Michael Rydelnik will join Dawn and Steve Mornings 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.

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Producer Kevin Downes is a special guest on Dawn and Steve Mornings to talk about the inspirational movie American Underdog, a story about Kurt Warner opening Christmas Day!

In addition to being a producer, Kevin is a co-founder of the Kingdom Story Company, an entertainment content company in partnership with Lionsgate. The company endeavors to create life-changing content from a variety of talented storytellers and specializes in the production of Christian films. 

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Are we deceived into thinking that God is more interested in our activity for Him than in the condition of our hearts? Listen this morning to a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International based on Scripture from Hosea.

For I desire mercy and not sacrifice, And the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.      Hosea 6:6

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There are many idols in our culture that promise peace and as tempting as they are, they all fall short.  Dawn and Steve Mornings discuss an article by Jen Oshman called "Don't Settle for a Knockoff."

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