Before we head out on Christmas break, Dr. Jim Coakley invites us to the classroom one last time in 2024 as he presents a special Christmas Bible Study Tools segment!  Grab your peppermint stick and take your seat as we explore all the literary techniques used in the Birth narratives of Jesus in Scripture, discovering how they enhance the message and the storytelling!  Discover how these techniques bring out key themes and remind us of the treasure and gift of God's Word this season! Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow/wdlm See omnystudio.com/listener fo ..read more

Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a conversation with your loved one and suddenly noticed that you weren't listening and that they were asking you a question? We can all get so distracted with all the "to-dos" of the season that we fail to listen closely or at all.  Focus on the Family Counselor Glenn Lutjens will be jumping into this conversation on Thursday to offer tips on becoming a better listener and going beyond just listening to hear what is going on in the heart of those who share.  Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow/wdlm See omnyst ..read more

Christmas can be especially difficult for children with an incarcerated parent. Prison Fellowship's Angel Tree program is one way the community and the church can unite to make Christmas brighter for these children. On Thursday's show, Lazaro Lopez will join Seth and Deb to talk about the impact of the Angel Tree program and how churches and individuals can be involved in this life-changing program! Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow/wdlm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

If A Christmas Story is a not to miss part of your Christmas, you'll not want to miss this conversation that takes a closer look at the faith themes woven throughout the story. Dr. Quentin Schultze, a Professor at Calvin University, and longtime friend and colleague of the film's screenplay writer Jean Shepherd, shares a few of the hidden faith-filled parables in this Christmas classic on Wednesday's show! Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow/wdlm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

You may recognize the many hymns of Christmas, but do you know the story behind these carols we sing every year? Prolific author and Pastor Robert J. Morgan will be with us Wednesday to share the stories behind our beloved Christmas Carols. Robert will give historical context and little-known facts on the composers and authors of these tunes and texts that continue to be a vibrant part of our worship today! Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow/wdlm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Are you seeking peace this Christmas season? Pastor Doug Rowland opens God's Word to us to shine a light this Advent season on our Prince of Peace, Jesus. Jesus makes peace possible between us and God and offers peace to all who follow Him. In the middle of all the busyness of the holiday season, take time to rest in Jesus and discover the peace, beyond our understanding, that He offers! Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow/wdlm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

If one of your favorite parts of the Christmas season is the singing of Christmas carols then you'll want to put An Evening of Classic Christmas Carols on your calendar! This special evening with local musicians Dave Meumann and Tewanta Lopez is coming up on Monday, December 16. Seth and Deb visit with this talented pair about their free concert and how to make your reservation for this beloved Christmas tradition.  Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow/wdlm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Why does the church continue to decline in almost every metric and is there a way to turn these sobering statistics around? Ministry Leader Coaches Bryan Sims and Craig Robertson explore how to create environments for deep spiritual formation in their new book, Creating Space. Bryan joins the conversation on Monday to share what they believe is often missing in churches that are failing to thrive with a challenge for churches to go beyond a focus on education to transformation.  Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow/wdlm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ..read more

Charles Dicken's classic "A Christmas Carol" comes to life in a four-part audio drama podcast this Christmas season, and we're getting a sneak peek behind the scenes with guest Nancy Overfield from Hope Media. Hope Media and Compassion International are bringing back this adaptation of this beloved Christmas story that highlights the themes of greed, generosity, redemption, forgiveness, and the spirit of the season. Learn more about this Christmas story and where to find this audio drama by listening to this conversation on Mornings with Seth and Deb. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.o ..read more

Are you anxious about having people over during the holidays? Do you stress about your home, your food, or keeping the conversation going? Kathi Lipp, author of Sabbath Soup, is popping in to share simple ideas for entertaining during the holidays that can lessen the stress and make the practice of hospitality more doable and enjoyable for all! Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow/wdlm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more