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Seth and Deb Mornings

Moody Radio

Begin each day with Mornings with Seth and Deb, a live and local radio broadcast designed to get you going in the right direction. Heard every weekday from 6 to 9 a.m., hosts Seth Mela and Deb Gustafson will encourage you with Scripture, spark thoughtful conversation on current topics and challenge you to live today for Jesus Christ.

Location:

Quad Cities, IL

Networks:

Moody Radio

Description:

Begin each day with Mornings with Seth and Deb, a live and local radio broadcast designed to get you going in the right direction. Heard every weekday from 6 to 9 a.m., hosts Seth Mela and Deb Gustafson will encourage you with Scripture, spark thoughtful conversation on current topics and challenge you to live today for Jesus Christ.

Language:

English

Contact:

18239 E. 200th St., Coal Valley, IL 61240


Episodes

Transformative Friendships: A Conversation with Brad Hambrick

3/27/2024
In this increasingly lonely culture, building a meaningful friendship can be difficult. What are some practical ways to develop those deep lifelong friendships? Counselor Brad Hambrick helps us to be intentional in our relationships by sharing seven simple questions in his new book, Transformative Friendships. Brad will offer a few of those strategies for cultivating deep connections with others in this conversation with Seth and Deb! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:14:14

Voice of the Martyrs Update: A Conversation with Todd Nettleton

3/27/2024
Our persecuted family members are suffering for Christ in countries around the world and every other week we highlight some of their stories on Mornings with Seth and Deb. Join this segment with Todd Nettleton as we hear about a Pastor's release from prison in China, what may happen to believers in Nepal who share their faith, and an amazing story out of Laos. Take a few moments to discover how to bring encouragement, support, and prayers through the ministry of Voice of the Martyrs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:13:57

Is God Real? : A Conversation with Lee Strobel

3/26/2024
As Christian believers remember and celebrate what Jesus, the Messiah, has done for us through His death and resurrection, millions are daily asking their search engine the question, “Is God real?” Former atheist and now Christian apologist Lee Strobel explores this question and joins Seth and Deb to reveal the scope of those who are seeking and to answer a few of the questions skeptics ask specifically about the death and resurrection of Jesus. Take a pause in this Holy Week for a faith lift with Lee Strobel, examining the evidence and The Case for Easter on Mornings with Seth and Deb! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:15:02

Ready or Not: Preparing for the Return of Christ: A Prepared Devotional Thought by Brian Bill

3/26/2024
What is your response to the challenges we face in our world today? Do you look up and say, “come Jesus come,” or is your heart heavy for what is to come, not knowing what will happen to you or your loved ones? Pastor Brian Bill will be helping us take a serious look at what the Bible says about what is to come with a sure way to prepare ourselves for the return of Christ. Pastor Brian will point to the aim of Biblical prophecy and the focus Jesus put on who we need to be and how we should live knowing Jesus is coming back! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:13:28

Identity Theft: Using Romans 8 to Reject the Lies of the Enemy

3/25/2024
We have an enemy who desires nothing less than to sabotage our identity, causing us to question who we are and our purpose in the world. Thankfully, the Bible has given us ways to combat the lies of our enemy and live out our identity in Christ. Pastor and MBI grad Jim Hanna has released a small group study on Romans 8 that shines a light on the 10 lies our adversary tries to feed us and the replacement truth that sets us free. Join the conversation Monday to hear the good news regarding who we are and how much we are loved in Christ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:12:46

The Illuminated Messiah Bible: A Conversation with Tim Gagnon

3/25/2024
How is the Messianic theme of Jesus in view from Genesis to Revelation? Award-winning artist and theologian Tim Gagnon combines his passion for art and God's Word to bring the Messianic themes to life in the new King James Illuminated Messiah Bible. Jim describes the process for this labor of love which took five years to complete and presents a collection of sixty-six beautiful portraits. These individual portraits when placed together form a twelve feet high and 9 feet wide cross. Join Seth and Deb as we consider with Jim Gagnon how all Scripture points to our Savior Jesus as we begin Holy Week on Mornings with Seth and Deb. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:13:53

Heaven, How I Got Here: A Conversation with Colin Smith

3/22/2024
What does the story of the thief on the cross teach us about salvation, forgiveness, and heaven? Pastor Colin Smith from Unlocking the Bible will drop into Mornings with Seth and Deb to share about a new film production of Heaven, How I Got Here; where to view it for free and share it with friends for the week leading up to Resurrection Sunday. Colin will walk us through the thief’s experience and the lessons of forgiveness, grace, and hope that are takeaways for all who turn to Jesus and place their faith in Him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:11:39

Lowering the Boom: A Best of Bible Study Tool Segment with Dr. Jim Coakley

3/22/2024
Is there hope when doom seems certain? Dr. Jim Coakley shares how patient and merciful God is and uses “lowering the boom” as a call to repentance in Scripture to bring salvation for all who heed the call. Jim will point out how these critical moments offer opportunities to turn and trust God or how a few have responded with a laissez-faire attitude that brought devastation to future generations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:13:29

Art of Marriage: A Conversation with Ed and Amy Uszynski

3/21/2024
What are the must-have habits for a healthy marriage? How do you handle conflict in a God-honoring way? What are a few threats that couples face today? FamilyLife Publishing has released an updated The Art of Marriage study to address these questions and help couples develop a deeper connection with their spouse. Ed and Amy Uszynski will introduce us to the new study and share insights from their marriage and The Art of Marriage that will help to strengthen marriages today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:13:44

Money and Marriage: A Conversation with Rob West

3/21/2024
Are you experiencing tension in your marriage regarding money? What are a few strategies that will aid you in working through the tension and coming to a place of peace and unity in the way you manage money in your family? Faith and Finance Live’s Rob West will be joining Seth and Deb to provide help and hope for growing together as a couple in what is for many couples a point of contention and challenge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:12:05

She Believed He Could, So She Did: A Conversation with Becky Beresford

3/20/2024
Are you growing weary from trying to do it all? Jesus offers a better way! Author Becky Beresford talks about being freed from self-dependence and will share how to pivot from reliance on self to trust in God. If you are feeling frustrated and at the end of yourself, this conversation will offer a path forward to hope, joy, and power available when we abide in Christ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:14:34

Iron Sharpens Iron for Women: A Conversation with Roy Abbott

3/20/2024
Have you wrestled with questions that threaten your core beliefs about God and His Word? Author Alisa Childers had a years-long journey of questioning her core beliefs, and she will share some of what she discovered in her quest for truth as one of the keynote speakers for Iron Sharpens Iron Women’s Conference coming up April 13. Focal Point Ministries Director Roy Abbott will be with Mornings with Seth and Deb to tell us about this year’s conference and offer details on how to sign up for this one-day equipping conference for women! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:08:55

Friendship with the Friend of Sinners: A Conversation with Jared C. Wilson

3/19/2024
Have you ever felt so lonely you could die? Loneliness has been recognized as an epidemic in our country with so many seeking connection and relationship. Jesus knows personal connection is vital for us and loves to make friends with sinners. What does that offer mean for us? Author Jared Wilson will offer what Scripture teaches about a relationship with Jesus and how to “do friendship” with Jesus on this conversation on Mornings with Seth and Deb. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:12:02

The Power of Preaching the Gospel to Yourself: A Prepared Devotional Teaching with Ed Hedding

3/19/2024
When was the last time you preached the Gospel to yourself? Why do we all need to preach the Gospel to ourselves? Pastor Ed Hedding will have us examine our “self-talk” and the impact and consequence of these internal messages. Ed will walk us through the Scriptures that when replaced with negative messages will transform our hearts, words, attitudes, and actions! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:09:44

Make the Most of Your Productivity: A Conversation with Ana Avila

3/18/2024
What does it look like to live a productive life? Does maximum productivity mean a life of constant activity? In this conversation, you’ll hear from author and podcaster Ana Avila, who will teach us some of the six principles that will help us honor God with the time, talents, and opportunities He provides every day. Be encouraged by Ana’s teaching that takes us to God’s Word for wisdom on living a life of purpose! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:12:26

The Called Conference: A Conversation with Pam MacRae

3/11/2024
Are you looking for ways to learn and grow as you influence others in your life and ministry? The Called Conference is a one-day equipping conference for you to gain insight and instruction from the two keynote speakers and the 17 practical workshops. Pam MacRae is one of the keynote speakers for the day and she will drop in Mornings with Seth and Deb to fill us in on this one-day training event and offer encouragement to serve God wherever He leads! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:13:09

Understanding Works: A Conversation with Deb Bowen

3/11/2024
There are many ways for you to join Understanding Works in making a difference in our community and world! Executive Director Deb Bowen will be with us Monday to talk about some of the projects that are love in action for women and children here in the Quad Cities and Sierra Leone Africa. If you are looking to join what God is doing through some incredible outreach, listen in and get ready to be inspired to jump in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:09:53

What to Pray for During Ramadan: A Conversation with Lana Silk

3/8/2024
Muslims around the globe will be celebrating Ramadan beginning this weekend and on Friday's show we highlight ways to pray during this month. Lana Silk from Transform Iran will be with us to share how the gospel is transforming lives in Iran and she will highlight ways to pray for gospel impact during Ramadan. Don't miss this opportunity to be involved in fruit that will last as we intercede for the 2 billion souls who desperately need to know of God's love and Salvation through Jesus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:15:49

Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family: A Conversation with Adam Holz

3/7/2024
We live in a media-saturated world where spending more of our day online than relating face-to-face with our family is not unusual. How do we begin, as parents, to seriously look at our onscreen time and work with our kids to bring this time in line with what is healthy? The Plugged-In team offers practical guidance in the new book, Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family. Director of Plugged-In Adam Holz will be with us Thursday to discuss the changes families can make to reduce screen time, resulting in less stress and closer family relationships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:13:20

Pregnancy Resources Banquet: A Conversation with Liz Ryan

3/6/2024
Pregnancy Resources is a beacon of hope to women and families in the Quad Cities providing limited medical services, full-option education, post-abortion medical screenings, and more through their centers and mobile medical units! How can you join them in this life-affirming work? Liz Ryan from Pregnancy Resources will unveil a practical and impactful way to partner with them by attending their upcoming Pregnancy Resources Banquet. Listen for how you can be part of this year's Enduring Hope Banquet on Wednesday's Mornings with Seth and Deb. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:12:04