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When I say the word “Fasting” what comes to mind? Ancient monks on a mountaintop? A modern road to weight loss? Or a spiritual discipline that confuses and overwhelms you? Listen as Dr. Mark Jobe and guest host Karl Clauson explain why and how to enrich your walk with Jesus through fasting!
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Dr. Mark Jobe serves as the 10th president of Moody Bible Institute and as host of Moody Radio’s Bold Steps program heard nationally. He is the founding senior pastor of New Life Community Church, a multi-site church meeting in 27 locations throughout the Chicago area. He is also the founder of New Life Centers, an organization focused on helping youth in underserved areas of Chicago. Dr. Jobe earned a diploma from Moody Bible Institute in 1984, a master’s degree from Moody Theological Seminary, and a doctorate in transformational leadership from Bakke Graduate University. He is the author of What Now?: How to Move into Your Next Season and Unstuck: Out of Your Cave into Your Call. A passionate proclaimer of the gospel, Mark and his wife, Dee, have three adult children and five grandchildren.
Karl Clauson is the host of Moody Radio's Karl and Crew, a nationally syndicated radio program, and the Lead Pastor of 180 Chicago Church. Since completing the 1,100-mile Iditarod in Alaska at age 18, Karl has been running the race set before him as a speaker, ministry leader, husband, and father. His mission is "to inspire a spiritual revolution in the church that reaches the world." Karl and his bride, Junanne, have been married for 37 years and have two adult children. He is the author of The 7 Resolutions – Where Self-Help Ends and God's Power Begins and Killing Sin: Conquer That One Thing That is Defeating You.
Chris Brooks is the senior pastor of Woodside Bible Church, a multisite congregation across the Detroit metropolitan area. Chris served for 20 years as the senior pastor of Evangel Ministries, a thriving 1,600-member church in the heart of Detroit. He also served as the campus dean of Moody Theological Seminary in Plymouth, Michigan. A popular Detroit radio host since 2005, Chris is the author of Kingdom Dreaming and Urban Apologetics. He graduated from Michigan State University with a BA in Finance, completed his MA in Christian Apologetics at Biola University, and graduated from the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree at Asbury Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Yodit, are the proud parents of six children: Christopher, Zewditu, Cameron, Judah, Sophia, and Christyana.
Equipped with Chris Brooks encourages you to grow spiritually, think critically, and live compassionately in your community. Interact with Chris as he empowers you to live out the gospel in a rapidly changing culture. This live, one-hour program, airing weekdays at noon CT, features special guests and welcomes your participation by callling in and by plugging in through social media.