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October Newsletter

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Pastor Dodge has a new Sunday series!

SUNDAYS 
beginning October 12, 2025
9:30am CT LIVE (also on demand)

This series, “What’s the answer…”, will give answers to some of the most common, pressing and difficult questions heard today.

One of the things we see in the Bible is that Jesus is always asking questions. He’s also answering questions. Sometimes we feel reluctant to deal with questions, but questions are good because in asking questions, it means we are seeking answers.

If you have questions about Jesus, faith, the Bible and more, or if you are looking for answers to tough questions from friends, family, co-workers and neighbors then join us for this series!

Sunday Website – Live or On Demand – CLICK HERE.

YouTube LIVE or On Demand – CLICK HERE

Tuesday Bible Class

TUESDAYS
9:30am CT LIVE (also on demand)
Pastor Dodge’s Bible Class Series
Kings & Prophets: From Solomon to Jeremiah

This series will look at well-known and not-so-well-known stories from the Old Testament. Examining both good and bad examples, we will learn from both! These stories will have great impact on our lives as they show us how to live as followers of God.

Additionally, Pastor will share new, exciting discoveries and ancient testimony all pointing to the faithfulness of God.

Plan to join us for a fascinating journey through 400 years of the kings and prophets of God’s people from Solomon to Jeremiah.

Bible Class Website LIVE or On Demand – CLICK HERE

YouTube LIVE or On Demand – CLICK HERE

TO WATCH AWAKE US NOW at our website

Join us at our WEBSITE or our YOUTUBE channel, both carry our teachings LIVE along with both having the option to join our LIVE chat during the live stream.

Both can be viewed on demand, as well!

Here is a list below with links to each of our live teachings throughout the week (these same links may be used to view on demand as well)

SUNDAY SERVICE – Website – Live or On Demand – CLICK HERE.

TUESDAY BIBLE CLASS – Website – Live or On Demand – CLICK HERE.

BIBLE IN A YEAR – Website – Live or On Demand – CLICK HERE.

TWO YEAR GOSPEL STUDY – Website – Live or On Demand – CLICK HERE.

TO WATCH AWAKE US NOW on YouTube

To view on Youtube – go to the link below. Then click on the “LIVE” tab. This is where everything we stream live is located. If we are live click the “Live” video.

On Demand is also viewed from this same “Live” tab. On demand – click on the video of your choice.

All teachings – YOUTUBE – Live or On Demand – CLICK HERE.

If you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!
mail@AwakeUsNow.com
612-545-5654 Extension 6

What is new at Awake?

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Pastor Dodge is starting a NEW series!
SUNDAYS beginning June 29, 2025
9:30am CT LIVE (also on demand)
Pastor Dodge’s New Sunday Series is: “David …and the Heart of God.”

This series of messages is on one of the great heroes of the Bible and one of the most important characters from the Bible – David. The series will focus on how God’s heart had an impact on David’s life and how God’s heart can have an amazing impact on our lives, too. 

SUNDAY SERVICE – CLICK HERE. 
Pastor Dodge will conclude the current series “40 + 10” this Sunday.
SUNDAY, June 22, 2025
9:30am CT LIVE (also on demand)

Join us this Sunday (6-22-25) as Pastor brings the series 40+10 to an encouraging conclusion with a message entitled, “Practice.” We see in the scripture selection from Acts that believers “practiced” living out their faith by doing. NOT being consumed with the “How,” of how to do something, but rather they actually went about “Doing” things. Practicing their faith versus learning how to practice their faith. It’s a teaching with compelling insight that shows us some important lessons on truly living out our faith by actively practicing it in everyday living.

SUNDAY SERVICE – CLICK HERE. 
Pastor Dodge’s Fall Bible class
TUESDAYS beginning September 9, 2025
9:30am CT LIVE (also on demand)
Kings & Prophets: From Solomon to Jeremiah

This series looks at well-known and not-so-well-known stories from the Old Testament. Examining both good and bad examples, we will learn from both! These stories will have great impact on our lives as they show us how to live as followers of God. Additionally, Pastor shares new, exciting discoveries and ancient testimony all pointing to the faithfulness of God. Mark your calendars NOW for Tuesday, September 9th and plan to join us for a fascinating journey through 400 years of the kings and prophets of God’s people from Solomon to Jeremiah.

 CLICK HERE to watch – Tuesdays
Pastor Dodge’s summer Bible class
Every Sunday the next Bible class video will be made available for your ON DEMAND viewing at our website anytime throughout that week. Available completely at your convenience! Prefer a podcast? Every Tuesday at 10am the next teaching will be available at our website or at your favorite podcast platform.

The struggle against evil is real – we see that clearly in today’s world – it’s spiritual warfare. We are to resist the devil and the ways he works to drag us into the darkness and away from the Light. The armor of God gives us what we need to stand firm in our faith, to hold tight to the promises of God and to continue to resist the devil in God’s strength.

Video – CLICK HERE. Available every SUNDAY.
Podcast – CLICK HERE. Available each TUESDAY.
Wednesdays
9:30am CT LIVE (also on demand)
Bible in a Year continues throughout the summer

Bible in a Year – CLICK HERE.
Fridays
9:30am CT (also on demand)
The Two Year Study of the Gospels continues throughout the summer
While this is a two year study – it can be started any time. This summer would be perfect! Pick up with where it’s at right now or start from the beginning at your own pace – once a week or multiple times a week, you decide!

Two Year Gospel Study – CLICK HERE

Our Website – CLICK HERE

Pray for America

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— PRAYER —
Prayer is an important part of our Awake Us Now Ministry. We invite you to join Pastor Dodge as he leads us in Prayers for America. 

Two options for joining in these special prayers:
1. Weekday Prayer M-F
We invite you to join Pastor live at 8:30am CT (or on demand) for prayer – Mondays through Fridays – on our website, Facebook, APP and Youtube. Starting Friday, October 18th and every weekday through Election Day, Tuesday, November 5th, Pastor will share a One minute Prayer for America.

2. Listen via Radio
Pastor’s prayers will be playing on 17 of the 18 stations he broadcasts on across America. The prayers on radio will play every day beginning Thursday, October 24th through Election Day Tuesday, November 5th.For more info on how and when to listen from anywhere in the world, click here.
If you prefer a written copy of the Prayers for America – click here.
More Prayer…
Submit a Prayer Request
Prayers to listen to
Prayers for deliverance
Healing Hearth
Deep Healing
Sunday Service
Every Sunday at 9:30am CT live or on demand at our website, Facebook, APP and Youtube. Pastor Dodge’s current series is “The Living One,” with Pastor Kevin leading our prayer and praise time. Both pastors draw us into the word. We’d love to have you join us!

Tuesday Bible Class
Bible Class on Matthew is focused on the last week of Jesus’ life before His arrest, crucifixion, death and resurrection. Coming up on Tuesday, 10/22, Pastor Dodge explores the SEVEN WOES that Jesus speaks against the Pharisees and religious leaders. Jesus speaks truth bluntly to these leaders because His heart is to call them back to Himself.For us, these seven woes remind us of the importance of taking to heart the teachings of Jesus to love God above all else and to love our neighbors as ourselves.  Watch at our website, Facebook,  APP and Youtube. 
Two Year Study of the Gospels
This study is a deep dive into the New Testament’s four Gospels. The Two Year Study of the Gospels has been one of Pastor Dodge’s most popular studies. Friday mornings at 9:30am CT and available on demand also. Pastor is in the Gospel of Luke and if you have questions about Jesus or the events surrounding His life, questions about the individuals He encounters, or want to know about what is going on “behind the scenes,” then join us because Pastor provides an amazing amount of history, archeological news, background info, pictures, character studies and an in depth look at who Jesus is. Pastor also likes to occasionally share what he refers to as “some holy speculation” which always gives us some extra food for thought. This Two Year Study of the Gospels can be started at anytime! So jump right in!! We hope you will join us! Watch at our website, Facebook, APP and Youtube.
Podcasts
DAILY Awake releases a podcasted teaching of Pastor Dodge’s. These messages encourage, teach, tickle your ears and touch your heart because Pastor teaches directly from God’s Word and is always pointing us to Jesus. These podcasts are a great way to start your day, use as a mid-day pick-me-up, during your commute or exercise time, during meal prep time, free time or as a way to close out your day. Listen from our website podcast player, your fave podcast platform, our APP or from Youtube. 
Bible in a Year
Bible in a Year is nearing the end for 2024 but will be re-starting Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Plan now to join us in 2025. All resources are FREE: weekly teaching on video and podcast, Reading Guide to get us through reading the Bible in a year’s time and a Study Guide for each book of the Bible (free for download). Mark your calendars!
Rescued by Truth
Each week of the year we feature a teaching from Pastor Dodge’s series Rescued by Truth on our Truth Study  page of our website. Each Saturday the podcast of the week’s featured teaching is also released. Pastor explores over 30 challenging, encouraging, and life-changing truths. This is a great study for doubters and for those wanting to be equipped to share the Gospel message with doubters.
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Growing Gracefully in Joy

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Unlike happiness, joy is not an emotion, dependent on particular circumstances. Joy is anchored in God, and through Jesus it is triumphant even over the sufferings of this world.

Growing Gracefully In Joy – We are living in a time of chaos and uncertainty, a time of unbridled anger on all ends of the spectrum and if ever there was at time that the people of God needed to remember and reflect the joy of the Lord, THIS IS THE TIME! 

This is a great time to be growing in joy as we rely on the Holy Spirit to empower and strengthen us every day and in every circumstance and situation. 

The Bible is full of joy, 440 times it is mentioned. God brings joy to the lives of His children. The joy of the Lord is our strength!

Pastor answers these questions:
Where does joy come from?
How is joy developed?
What nurtures joy?
What hinders joy?

Many of us are living in fear, wondering about the things that are coming. Fearful about what may happen in the coming months. But the Bible has clear teaching in the scriptures about Joy.

These are:
Joy…
Is anchored in God
Is a choice
Is sometimes hindered
Is not circumstantial
Is triumphant

Using a book by Jerry Bridges, “The Practice of Godliness,” Pastor sets forth several 

Aids to JOY…
1. Confess and forsake sin
2. Trust in God
3. Take the long-range view of life
4. Give thanks in all circumstances

God IS faithful! 

Scripture sources: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Hebrews 12:1-2, Luke 10:21, James 1:2

Check out the podcast here:  https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/15106736

Check out the video here: https://youtube.com/live/13ICXHcKVZo?feature=share

Check out the full Grow Gracefully series at our website: https://www.awakeusnow.com/grow-gracefully

Newsy News from Awake Us Now – It’s all about the Good News!!

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Blessings on your Independence Day celebrations! God bless America!
Join us in praying for America as we celebrate Independence Day, July 4, 2024.


— PRAYER —
Weekday Prayer M-F
We hope you’ve been joining us live at 8:30am CT or on demand for our daily prayers – Mondays through Fridays – on our website, Facebook, APP and Youtube.  This week our daily streamed prayers will be focusing on prayers of repentance and prayers for America.


— NEWS FOR JULY —

National Crisis
Seems no matter where we turn it’s bad news, scary news, unsettling news. Where can we find some good news? That’s where Jesus comes in. Everything below is filled with Good News and Good News opportunities! So don’t miss out reading about some uplifting and encouraging ways to hear The Good News of Jesus.

Everything we offer is FREE and filled with The Good News of Jesus!

HEAR THE GOOD NEWS
Sunday Service
Every Sunday at 9:30am CT live or on demand at our website, Facebook, APP and Youtube. Pastor Dodge’s newest series is “The Living One,” (aka Jesus – The Good News!) If you’re following us on Facebook, you know how some past messages in this series have instigated some interesting conversation!  During the worship portion of the service, Pastor Kevin is taking us through 7 Hebrew words exploring forms of worship. Last week was Halal, this coming Sunday is Yadah. We’d love to have you join us online filling the air with praises to Jesus.

Tuesday Bible Class
Bible Class on Matthew will resume on Tuesdays starting September 10, 2024 at 9:30am CT live or on demand at our website, Facebook, APP and Youtube. 

OUR FACEBOOK PAGE
We have four Facebook posts going out this week focusing on praying for America. (the 4 graphics will be featured throughout this email.) Join us in prayer and check out our 4 posts on Facebook and please repost and share!


MORE WAYS TO HEAR THE GOOD NEWS

Bible in a Year
Immersing ourselves in God’s Word is something Pastor Dodge is continually encouraging. So here’s your encouragement: Get in the Bible today! It’s God’s Word and it is filled with The Good News of Jesus. Join us for Bible in a Year and discover Jesus (The Good News) in every book of the Bible!! This week we are on Week 27. By the way, there’s nothing that says this study needs to start on January 1st. You can start NOW!! Simply go to our website or APP and start with the day’s date and go from there for the next 12 month. No need to feel like you have to catch up, you don’t need to start at the beginning, you can join where we are! This week, Pastor’s teaching is on the books of Song of Songs and Lamentations (available in video, your favorite podcast platform and on radio) and we have a study guide for each book of the Bible, this week’s guides for Song of Songs and Lamentations are available for download. Not sure yet, because you think you can never catch up on the reading schedule? You don’t need to start in Genesis. Join us where we are this week, July 2-8. We are reading Ecclesiastes 1-12, Esther 1-4 and Psalms 15-21. Start today and you will finish reading through the Bible by next June 30. Just follow the dated list showing all of our resources for the Bible in a Year with Pastor Chris Dodge. (also available as a podcast on Youtube)

Two Year Study of the Gospels
This study is a deep dive into the New Testament’s four Gospels (aka: Good News). The Two Year Study of the Gospels has been one of Pastor Dodge’s most popular studies. Here’s what people are saying. “This study is amazing.” “I’m seeing Jesus in a whole new way and I want to follow Him.” “That’s so true what you are teaching. I thank God for the truth and His word.”  We have groups all across the world joining us for this weekly Friday study. Currently, we are on week 27 of the study, Pastor is in the Gospel of Mark and if you have questions about Jesus or the events surrounding His life, questions about the individuals He encounters, or want to know about what is going on “behind the scenes,” then join us because Pastor provides an amazing amount of history, archeological news, background info, pictures, character studies and an in depth look at who Jesus is. (It’s ALL Good News!)  Pastor also likes to occasionally share what he refers to as “some holy speculation” which always gives us some extra food for thought. Throughout the study we see The Good News of God’s plan of Salvation. Like the Bible in a Year Study this Two Year Study of the Gospels can be started at anytime! … Ready….Set…Go!! We hope you will join us! 



MORE OPPS FOR GOOD NEWS

Bonus Radio Air Time
AM980TheMission has given Awake a BONUS play every SUNDAY during the month of July! The bonus play is on Sundays at 3pm CT. Our regular broadcast on AM980TheMission airs Fridays at 6pm CT and Saturdays at 1:30pm CT. You can listen live from anywhere around the world by going toAM980TheMission’s website at the time of the broadcast or listen on demand by going to AM980TheMission’s podcast page for Awake Us Now.Awake Radio Info

Awake broadcasts across America with several different programs to choose from: Bible in a Year, Rescued by Truth, and Awake Us Now. Each program has unique shows just for that particular broadcast. For more information go to our radio broadcasts list on our website for info on cities, stations, times and links for listening live or on demand from anywhere across the world.



THERE ARE STILL MORE WAYS TO HEAR GOOD NEWS

Podcasts
Almost DAILY Awake releases a podcasted teaching of Pastor Dodge’s. These messages will encourage, teach, tickle your ears and touch your heart because Pastor teaches directly from God’s Word, always pointing us to Jesus (The Good News). Jesus is the One who opens our hearts to listen, absorb and apply The Word to our lives and into our lives. These podcasts of Good News are a great way to start your day, use as a mid-day pick-me-up, during your commute or exercise time, during meal prep time, free time or as a way to close out your day. Listen from our website podcast player, your fave podcast platform, our APP or from Youtube. 

Yes, there’s even more we could share, but we will save that for next time! 

God’s blessings!

How to make Jesus death personal and transformational.

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Through archeology, ancient authors and Scriptures we can prove when, where and how Jesus died. But that doesn’t make this truth, your truth. How does the truth of Jesus’ death become personal? Listen to the full teaching at our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/live/-BfpFbJVbEs?feature=share

Monday Minute – Week 14 of Bible in a Year

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Monday Minute – Week 14 – a short snippet from Pastor Christopher Dodge’s Bible in a Year: Week 14 teaching. Watch the full video here: https://www.awakeusnow.com/bible-in-a-year-videos and access the rest of our FREE resources here: https://www.awakeusnow.com/biay-index-page