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Our lives are purposeful even when we cannot see the purpose. God has the plan and He's written it! Written in Heaven brings together God stories from many lives to encourage us to persevere. Tamara should not have had two daughters nor ever met Joe. But God... Written in Heaven: https://amzn.to/4mVMeNQ   "Dawn & Steve+ you, living biblically!" Connect and Support Dawn & Steve+: www.dawnan...

What does Artemis 2 tell us about the way we were created? What was surprising about this latest space adventure? Dr. Mark Turman insightfully shares history and current events in regards to the space program and bringing people together in hope.  What does it mean to be "right" with God?  www.needhim.org   Connect with Dr. Mark Turman: www.denisonforum.org   "Dawn & Steve+ you, living biblica...

It's a slow fade and one degree off course leads down a path that we never set out to walk. When the Bible shows us the course-correction and we choose to ignore it, we find ourselves broken, angry, sad, and in a mess and sometimes blaming God. There's a choice to be made: God's authority or our own. (reference to sermon by Steve Willis) "Dawn & Steve+ you, living biblically!" Connect and Supp...

Telling "your story" has much more benefit than just airing dirty laundry or nursing a grudge. God created us for relationship. Containing one another's story is a Gift because God is a relational God and invites us to a relationship with Him and with one another. There is pain in the journey as well as grace. How do we get through one to the other? Phil Herndon: www.tinman.org   www.needhim.org  ...

Jumping in the deep end of the emotional pool with this question: Why do people lie? How the habit develops and what to do if you're in a relationship with someone who just can not seem to tell the truth. Does toxic shame have a place in the conversation? What does connection and community have to do with any of it?   Phil Herndon: www.tinman.org   "Dawn & Steve+ you, living biblically!" Conne...

Broadway dream in hand, Amanda Janson walks away and doesn't even really understand why. Then comes relationship followed by hopelessness and the depths of confusion when God walks her forward to tell us about His grace and redemption.  Her new project, Sinner to Saint www.amandajansonmusic.com   "Dawn & Steve+ you, living biblically!" Connect and Support Dawn & Steve+: www.dawnandsteveplu...

We let something drip feed into our minds and lives - what is it and how much benefit do we receive? What happens if we allow time with the Lord and time in His word be the primary source of the "drip"? Life is hard. What do we truly know about how much God cares? The struggle is real. The Word of God is real too.    "Dawn & Steve+ you, living biblically!" Connect and Support Dawn & Steve+...

Is there a difference between "with you" and "for you" in the way we respond to one another? If so, what is the difference? Recognizing if a Drama Triangle is in play within our relationships and how to respond in a healthy way. Phil Herndon:  www.tinman.org   "Dawn & Steve+ you, living biblically!" Connect and Support Dawn & Steve+: www.dawnandsteveplus.com   Fueled by Raphael's Coffee: w...

Bonnie's "First Call" is to follow Jesus and share music all over the world. How God has held her through the storms of life is a testament to His faithfulness. After all of the music Bonnie has given us her new album comes home and brings her soul rest. Meet Bonnie Keen.  https://bonniekeen.com/   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-who-dare-to-believe/id1671591465   "Dawn & Steve+ yo...

Ray Comfort addresses the dumb things we do and we how we see good examples of the same behavior in the Scriptures! Do you ever wonder why we do "idiotic" things?   Ray Comfort: https://livingwaters.com/     "Dawn & Steve+ you, living biblically!" Connect and Support Dawn & Steve+: www.dawnandsteveplus.com   Fueled by Raphael's Coffee: www.raphaelsroastery.com "Sparkle" and "Chill" blends...

How do relationships work when we view the world as "too peopley"  but the truth is we all are Imago Dei, made in the image of God. Telling our story and for someone to contain our story is important to healing and attachment for which we are created. Avoidant attachment: Red Light; Anxious Attachment: Yellow Light; Disorganized Attachment: the light is broken.   www.tinman.org "Dawn & Steve+...

Christians are part of the Family of God. Todd Nettleton shares current stories from around the world about Brothers and Sisters that are being persecuted and enduring it through the love and strength of Jesus. How do we in the West, center ourselves on Jesus and the Bible? Are there things we can do to help those being persecuted? Great questions and Todd has answers!   Voice of the Martyrs Conne...

With a constant news cycle and the noise of the world at a fever pitch, how do we curate the news and respond through a biblical lens? Do we still see our neighbor as an image-bearer of God and worthy of relationship? Who is God and where is He during our current times?    https://www.denisonforum.org/podcasts/ Dawn & Steve join the Faith & Clarity Podcast with Dr. Mark Turman: https://www...

There are times in our lives we experience a traumatic event and it impacts us. There are some of us who experience on-going PTSD or Complex PTSD but we live it as if it's just a normal day in the life. What can we learn about the impact of CPTSD and how it impacts our daily lives and relationships even with God? Dawn & Phil Herndon explore the experience, definition and awareness of how CPTSD...

What does the Bible say about women? How does God view women? You might be surprised as you truly dig into the scriptures, what you will learn!    Amazon link to Jamie's study:  https://amzn.to/3MR2q56   "Dawn & Steve+ you, living biblically!" Connect and Support Dawn & Steve+: www.dawnandsteveplus.com   Fueled by Raphael's Coffee: www.raphaelsroastery.com "Sparkle" and "Chill" blends http...

Is Charmaine Hedding a modern-day Wonder Woman? There is no end to the stories that God is writing through the work of The Shai Fund. It's hard to comprehend that 40% of the people that are displaced are children. The persecution is so real and yet the church continues to show up to help their fellow citizens and this ministry shows up to support and equip all of them.  https://www.theshaifund.org...

We look back, we call it a "Year in Review", we live out change and realize God is the One who is consistent and never changes or leaves us. If you look back honestly, on 2025, what do see? Dawn & Steve see God's faithful hand through the pinnacles and valleys of the year.    Steve Hiller serves with Open the Bible and on Family Radio as well as many other opportunities as the Lord leads. www....

Procrastination and things we "need to do" -  are telling us something about our emotions. There's more to the "label" of procrastination and/or laziness. Knowing what is underlying these behaviors can bring more peace and freedom into our lives. Thank you Phil Herndon, for helping us examine a little more deeply, questions we can ask and answer!    Connect with Phil: www.tinman.org     "Dawn &amp...

The Bible says  in Hebrews 13:14, that this world is not our true home. Do we have to be facing a terminal diagnosis to think about HOME? Colleen Chao is facing that terminal diagnosis but she wants all of us to consider where our true Home is and what as well as Who is awaiting us there. On Our Way Home is a beautiful look at the truth we can know and live out right now.  Connect with Colleen: ht...

We love hearing from you too! What is happening in your life? How has the Lord directed your path and how are you listening to His direction? Dawn & Steve have both seen changes in their lives over the past several months and listening to the Lord has been the goal!   Steve Hiller serves with Open the Bible and on Family Radio as well as many other opportunities as the Lord leads. www.opentheb...

If walking by faith within the church seems to be missing something, is there something we can remember that will once again engage our hearts, minds, and lives? Musical artist Andrew Osenga lives in the tension of the church, faith, the move of God, the presence of God, and the response to it all. He's looked back in time to remember and re-engage with reflecting on who God is and worshipping Him...

Jean Thomason appreciates getting to share Miss Patty Cake and a song to the Lord through her...but there's more. How do you "teach worship"? Jean is spending her days seeking the Lord and learning what the Scriptures say about worship! 50 different words in the Scriptures are distilled into about 5 words in English. Worship is a verb!!  Connect with Miss Patty Cake and/or Jean: https://www.misspa...

"God has a sense of humor," says Jean Thomason on how Miss Patty Cake came to life. What a story and it's still being written - the path that Jean has followed in the adventure of following the Lord in music and ministry. Her joy spills out everywhere and brings encouragement to your day! Connect with Miss Patty Cake and/or Jean: https://www.misspattycake.com/   https://www.jeanthomason.com/     "...

We have feelings about everything that happens including what Jesus and the Bible says. How do we keep our feelings from dominating our reaction to one another and life? What about the times we don't have feelings about situations, people, and things? Phil Herndon takes the Bible, the science, and the story of it all to help us sort out facts, feelings, and foundations.  More about Phil Herndon: w...

A Texas-native moved to TN to pursue a dream of playing music and now lives in a small Georgia town and is learning to be a true neighbor. What did Andrew Greer learn from a former President of the United States who farmed peanuts?  Amazon link to Andrew's book, More than a President: Connect with Andrew:  https://www.andrew-greer.com/   "Dawn & Steve+ you, living biblically!" Connect and Supp...