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:: Listen Now! :: Join us today as we talk to Dr. Gary Chapman a well-known marriage counselor and director of marriage seminars. Dr. Chapman has served as the Senior Associate Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for more than 30 years and has written more than 25 books. Out topic will be his book The Five Love Languages. Join us with your calls. For more information on Dr. Chapman visit his website. ... Click here to go to the Post Program Archive

:: Listen Now! :: February is Black History month, and there s no richer spiritual history than the black church in America. From the spirituals of slave days to the civil rights movement to the present, we ll take your perspectives on a historical look at the Black Church in America. Guest host Pierre Chestang welcomes psychologist and professor Dr. Lee June, author of Yet With A Steady Beat. Resources Mentioned: Yet With a Steady Beat: The Black Church Through a Psychological and Biblical Lens by Lee June, published by Lift Every Voice (Moody Publishers). ... Click here to go to the Post Program Archive

:: Listen Now! :: On Thursday’s Open Line, Pastor Cole began by reading from Jeremiah 31. He answers listeners’ questions about the Bible and the Christian life each Monday and Thursday, beginning at 8pm ct.... Click here to go to the Post Program Archive

:: Listen Now! :: When you think about leadership, you think of strength and getting the most out of yourself and those under you. But on Wednesday s Open Line, Chris Fabry welcomed the founder and president of the Mars Hill Graduate School, Dr. Dan Allender, who says to be a good leader, you need to take advantage of your flaws. Flawed leaders don t worry about their image; they lead with power because of their weaknesses. Resources Mentioned: Leading with a Limp by Dan B. Allender, Ph.D., published by WaterBrook Press; For more information about Dan Allender: www.thepathlesschosen.com. ... Click here to go to the Post Program Archive

:: Listen Now! :: Ever have a theological difference with a friend or co-worker? You know, they believe that God is totally controlling everything that happens in the world and you think people have a will of their own. On Tuesday s Open Line, Dr. John Koessler helped us hash out some of those differences and figure out how to deal with theological differences. Resources Mentioned: Stranger in the House of God by John Koessler, published by Zondervan; For more information about John Koessler: www.johnkoessler.com. ... Click here to go to the Post Program Archive

:: Listen Now! :: In place of tonight s Open Line, we brought you the 2008 State of the Union Address by President George W. Bush. Dave Mitchell and Kerby Anderson discussed the speech as part of our coverage. Resources Mentioned: For more information about the State of the Union Address: www.whitehouse.gov. ... Click here to go to the Post Program Archive

:: Listen Now! :: He has two Super Bowl rings and holds the record for the longest field goal in NFL history, but what really fires him up is apologetics. On Friday s Open Line, Chris Fabry welcomed Denver Broncos Kicker Jason Elam to talk about his life and his latest book, as well as Jason s co-author, Steve Yohn. Resources Mentioned: Monday Night Jihad by Jason Elam and Steve Yohn, published by Tyndale House Publishers; For more information about the book: www.mondaynightjihad.com. ... Click here to go to the Post Program Archive

:: Listen Now! :: On Thursday s Open Line, Pastor Cole began by reading from Psalm 71 and Titus 2. He answers listeners questions about the Bible and the Christian life each Monday and Thursday, beginning at 8pm ct. ... Click here to go to the Post Program Archive

:: Listen Now! :: Possum Trot, Texas, is so small it s not even on the map. But on Wednesday s Open Line, we discovered the story that Oprah couldn t pass up. Bishop W. C. Martin of the Bennett Chapel had a dream, and when his congregation embraced 72 of the toughest kids from the foster care system, something very big happened in a very small place. We heard this amazing story. Resources Mentioned: Small Town, Big Miracle: How Love Came to the Least of These by Bishop W. C. Martin with John Fornof, published by Tyndale House (Focus on the Family); For more information about adoption: www.icareaboutorphans.org; To contact Bishop Martin about speaking or with questions: 936/591-1881 or rmartin@bcministry.org. ... Click here to go to the Post Program Archive

:: Listen Now! :: Our world runs with the need for speed. We meet deadlines. We rush from one appointment to another. On Tuesday s Open Line, award-winning author and speaker Ellen Vaughn took us on a stirring journey through this topic that touches each one of us. She says that we are made for eternity and our view of time depends on how we really think about God. Resources Mentioned: Time Peace: Living Here and Now with a Timeless God by Ellen Vaughn, published by Zondervan; For more information about Ellen Vaughn: www.ellenvaughn.com. ... Click here to go to the Post Program Archive

:: Listen Now! :: On this Martin Luther King Day, Chris Fabry talked with Dr. John Perkins about what the 1963 Martin Luther King speech meant to him, his thoughts about Barack Obama running for President, and his latest book outlining a strategy for community development. Resources Mentioned: With Justice For All (Revised by John Perkins, published by Regal Books; For more information about Dr. Perkins or the John M. Perkins Foundation: www.jmpf.org. ... Click here to go to the Post Program Archive

:: Listen Now! :: On Friday s Open Line, we went live to a meeting in Ft. Myers, Florida, for questions about living as Christians in today s world. Many topics were covered in this program hosted by Wayne Pederson, including the End Times, political questions, and theology questions. Our panel included author and pastor Dr. Erwin Lutzer, Provost and Dean of Education at Moody Bible Institute Dr. Charles Dyer, and chair and professor of Theology at MBI Dr. Lou Barbieri. ... Click here to go to the Post Program Archive

:: Listen Now! :: On Thursday s Open Line, Pastor Cole began by reading from Psalm 78. He answers listeners questions about the Bible and the Christian life each Monday and Thursday, beginning at 8pm ct. ... Click here to go to the Post Program Archive

:: Listen Now! :: On Wednesday s Open Line, Chris Fabry welcomed Dr. Albert Mohler, Jr., the president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He tackled some of the most controversial issues of our day including abortion, bioethics, terrorism, and the issues surrounding the current crop of presidential candidates and the evangelical vote. Resources Mentioned: Culture Shift: Engaging Current Issues with Timeless Truth by R. Albert Mohler, Jr., published by Multnomah Publishers; For more information about Dr. Albert Mohler: www.albertmohler.com. ... Click here to go to the Post Program Archive

:: Listen Now! :: On Monday s Open Line, Pastor Cole began by reading from Psalm 71. He answers listeners questions about the Bible and the Christian life each Monday and Thursday, beginning at 8pm ct. Resources Mentioned: Crown Financial Ministries: www.crown.org. ... Click here to go to the Post Program Archive

:: Listen Now! :: According to bestselling author Dr. Gary Smalley, nobody has to live by destructive subtle lies or believe the distortions of truth the world presents. There are steps, strategies, and beliefs people can bring to their lives that can help you heal from lust, materialism, anger, guilt, and more. On Friday s Open Line, Dr. Gary Smalley talked with Chris Fabry and you about how you can change your heart and change your life. Resources Mentioned: Change Your Heart, Change Your Life by Dr. Gary Smalley, published by Thomas Nelson; For more information about Dr. Gary Smalley: www.smalleyonline.com. ... Click here to go to the Post Program Archive

:: Listen Now! :: Pastor Cole answers listeners questions about the Bible and the Christian life each Monday and Thursday, beginning at 8pm ct. ... Click here to go to the Post Program Archive

:: Listen Now! :: What do you have in common with the early Christians, or with those who were martyred? What about believers through the centuries, those known as the desert saints, or those in the medieval period? On Wednesday s Open Line, Dr. Gerald Sittser helped us connect with modern and ancient people of faith. The conversation challenged us to live more fully for God. Resources Mentioned: Water from a Deep Well: Christian Spirituality from Early Martyrs to Modern Missionaries by Gerald L. Sittser, published by InterVarsity Press. ... Click here to go to the Post Program Archive

:: Listen Now! :: Hurt is inevitable in life, but many Christians are holding bitterness against someone. On Tuesday s Open Line, author Nancy Leigh DeMoss joined Chris Fabry to talk about Choosing Forgiveness. The Bible is clear about our obligation to forgive, and Nancy helped us see how we can do that. Resources Mentioned: Choosing Forgiveness: Your Journey to Freedom by Nancy Leigh DeMoss, published by Moody Publishers; For more information about Nancy Leigh DeMoss or "Revive Our Hearts": www.reviveourhearts.com; For more information about True Woman 08 Women s Conference, Chicago, IL, October 9-11, 2008: http://www.reviveourhearts.com/truewomanconference/. ... Click here to go to the Post Program Archive

:: Listen Now! :: On Monday s Open Line, Pastor Cole began by reading from Psalm 32 and Romans 4. He answers listeners questions about the Bible and the Christian life each Monday and Thursday, beginning at 8pm ct. ... Click here to go to the Post Program Archive

:: Listen Now! :: Our world is debating things today it would never have considered 100 years ago. Gay marriage, for example. Partial birth abortion. Some are saying a person may be too religious to hold public office. On Friday s Open Line, pastor of preaching at Grace Family Baptist Church in Spring, Texas, Voddie Baucham joined Chris Fabry to talk about Truth and the supremacy of Christ in a postmodern world. Resources Mentioned: The Supremacy of Christ in a Postmodern World John Piper www.voddiebaucham.org. ... Click here to go to the Post Program Archive

:: Listen Now! :: On Thursday s Open Line, Pastor Cole began by reading from Colossians 1. He answers listeners questions about the Bible and the Christian life each Monday and Thursday, beginning at 8pm ct. ... Click here to go to the Post Program Archive

:: Listen Now! :: He was chief of staff and head of the emergency department at a hospital in New England but he felt God calling him to change professions from physician to activist concerning the environment. On Wednesday s Open Line, Dr. J. Matthew Sleeth joined host Chris Fabry with his call to action for Christians. From global warming to the population explosion, he believes we should serve God and save the planet and he talked with Chris and listeners about his passion. Resources Mentioned: Serve God, Save the Planet by J. Matthew Sleeth, MD, published by Zondervan; For more information about J. Matthew Sleeth or his book: http://servegodsavetheplanet.org. ... Click here to go to the Post Program Archive

:: Listen Now! :: On Tuesday s Open Line, we took a look back at some of our best programs from 2007. It included pastor and speaker John MacArthur who talked with Steve Moore about the end of days; Radio Pastor Donald Cole traveled to Africa and brought back some interesting stories; we brought a riveting eye-witness report from the Virginia Tech tragedy; and three presidents of Moody Bible Institute discussed their current passions and ministries. Resources Mentioned: Because the Time is Near by John MacArthur, published by Moody Publishers; For more information about John MacArthur: www.gty.org; For more information about Pastor Cole and Naomi and their ministry in Angola, visit: www.angolaproject.org; RISE International: www.riseinternational.org; Where Was God? by Erwin Lutzer, published by Tyndale House Publishers; For more information about Immanuel Baptist Church, visit: www.immanuelbaptist.org; For more information about Moody Bible Institute, visit www.moody.edu. ... Click here to go to the Post Program Archive

:: Listen Now! :: Our final Open Line broadcast of 2007 was a special retrospective on the news that that affected our lives so dramatically over the past year. Produced by Moody Broadcasting and SRN News, we re-lived the year that was so eventful. ... Click here to go to the Post Program Archive

:: Listen Now! :: Michael Gerson worked with George W. Bush on his most inspiring speeches and is considered by many to be the most influential White House speechwriter since the Kennedy administration. On Friday s Open Line, Chris Fabry talked with Michael Gerson who talked about what heroic conservatism is, and why we should be concerned about it. Resources Mentioned: Heroic Conservatism: Why Republicans Need to Embrace America s Ideals (And Why They Deserve to Fail If They Don t) by Michael J. Gerson, published by HarperOne; http://www.cfr.org/bios/12454/michael_j_gerson.html; Common Ground: How to Stop the Partisan War That Is Destroying America by Cal Thomas and Bob Beckel, published by William Morrow. ... Click here to go to the Post Program Archive

:: Listen Now! :: On Thursday s Open Line, Pastor Cole began by reading from Psalms 61 and 63. He will return Thursday, January 3, 2008, to take listeners questions about the Bible and the Christian life, beginning at 8pm ct. ... Click here to go to the Post Program Archive

:: Listen Now! :: Evangelicals, once at the periphery of American life, now wield power in the White House, on Wall Street, at Harvard and Hollywood. How has this happened? On Wednesday s Open Line, Chris Fabry talked with author and professor Michael Lindsay who reported his findings after extensive interviews with scores of leaders in the political, economic, and entertainment world. Resources Mentioned: Faith in the Halls of Power: How Evangelicals Joined the American Elite by D. Michael Lindsay, published by Oxford University Press. http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~dml1/. ... Click here to go to the Post Program Archive

:: Listen Now! :: It was one of the darkest periods in Israel s history. Demoralized and under foreign domination, God suddenly gave the Jews an unlikely victory. What turned the tide? And how did "Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights" arise from such a gloomy scene? In place of Tuesday s Open Line, Moody Broadcasting took listeners on location to Israel for a riveting you-are-there account. Dramatic elements combined with scintillating interviews and music to paint a memorable picture of the Festival of Lights. By the end of the journey, listeners discovered that Jesus really is the hope of Hanukkah. Hanukkah ran from sundown December 4th to sundown December 12th. ... Click here to go to the Post Program Archive

:: Listen Now! :: In place of Monday s Open Line, we brought you the 53rd annual performance of MBI s Christmas pageant with music performed by the Moody Symphonic Band, Moody Chorale, Moody Men's Collegiate Choir and Women's Concert Choir. This year s theme was Let There Be Light. ... Click here to go to the Post Program Archive