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On this Freedom Friday, Karl and Crew celebrated freedom stories as we turned to the phone lines to ask listeners the question, “What’s that one thing that you thought you’d never get victory over, but God did it?” We then invited Dr. Hormoz Shariat to share the voice of the people of Iran amid the protests. Dr. Shariat is the Founder and President of Iran Alive Ministries (IAM), which uses satellite broadcasting and the internet to reach Iranians with the gospel. Dr. Shariat has been named “the Billy Graham of Iran” and “the most influential Iranian American” by Christianity...

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Say No to Self-Help and Yes to God’s Power” with a discussion about the benefits of decluttering piece by piece to reduce stress, featuring Kathi Lipp. Kathi is an author, speaker, blogger, and podcast host. She is a frequent, well-known guest on national TV and radio. She hosts a podcast, “Clutter Free Academy the Podcast,” and runs the Facebook group “Clutter Free Academy.” We then had Dr. Ronnie Floyd join us to discuss the importance of purpose in fasting. Dr. Floyd is a speaker, author, pastor, and encourager ded...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Say No to Self-Help and Yes to God’s Power” with discussions about shame and allowing God to remove it. We then have Jon Gauger join us to discuss the importance of guiding our inner thoughts with scripture. Jon is a 30-plus-year veteran of Moody Radio and hosts several nationally syndicated programs. He is also an award-winning narrator of more than 50 audiobooks. Jon also has a weekly blog called Thursday Thought. Then Robby Angle joined us to discuss how shame is crippling to our identity and relationship with God, a...

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Say No to Self-Help and Yes to God’s Power” with a discussion on the importance of biblical rest. We had Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith join us to discuss seven ways to Sabbath, allowing God to refill areas of our lives that are depleted. Dr. Saundra is a board-certified internal medicine physician, an international speaker, and the CEO of Restorasis. This workplace well-being consulting agency helps organizations reduce burnout and improve employee performance. She is also an award-winning author of “Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your San...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off the week with conversations about creating New Year’s resolutions in God’s power. We, as followers of Christ, need to be reliant on God because without Him we can do nothing, but when we rely on Him, He helps us overcome. We turned to Titus 2:11-12, which states that the grace of God gives us the freedom, strength, and discipline to say ‘no’ to ungodliness and worldly passions. We also had Dr. Drew Dickens join us to discuss how we can prompt Artificial Intelligence to ask thought-provoking questions that prompt spiritua...

Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Please enjoy some of our 'best of' content featuring special guest Dr. Mark Hitchcock. Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/

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Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Please enjoy some of our 'best of' content featuring special guest Rob West. Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/

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Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Please enjoy some of our 'best of' content featuring special guest Dr. Sam Storms. Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/

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Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Please enjoy some of our 'best of' content featuring special guests Mark and Jill Savage. Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/\

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Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Please enjoy some of our 'best of' content featuring special guests Susie Larson and Kathy Lipp. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:

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Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Please enjoy some of our 'best of' content featuring special guests Paul Guttaker, Dustin Crowe, and Greg Dempster.  If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: 

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Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Please enjoy some of our 'best of' content featuring special guest Justin Brierly. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: 

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Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Please enjoy some of our 'best of' content featuring special guests Drew Hunter and Nick Hall. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:

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Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our “All-Star Week. We're inviting some of your favorite guests back to discuss key updates in their ministries and work.  Plus, we are asking them, and you, an important question this season:  "If the birth of Christ never happened, what part of your life would be most different? We had Phil Kwiatkowski join us to discuss Pacific Garden Mission, a ministry serving the unhoused and those in need through shelter, food, and the gospel. Phil is the President of the Pacific Garden Mission. He was previously the VP of different ministries and...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our “All-Star Week”. We're inviting some of your favorite guests back to discuss key updates in their ministries and work.  Plus, we are asking them, and you, an important question this season:  "If the birth of Christ never happened, what part of your life would be most different? We had Janet Parshall join us to discuss the purpose of Christmas and the weight of Jesus coming to this world to save us. Janet is the host of the national program, In the Market with Janet Parshall, which airs weekdays from 4-6 pm CT. Sh...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our “All-Star Week”. We're inviting some of your favorite guests back to discuss key updates in their ministries and work.  Plus, we are asking them, and you, an important question this season:  "If the birth of Christ never happened, what part of your life would be most different? We had R. York Moore join us to discuss his strategy and call to share the gospel on TikTok, as well as the reach of his content. York is a gifted speaker, a revivalist, an abolitionist, and an accomplished TikToker. He currently serves as Presid...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our “All-Star Week”. We're inviting some of your favorite guests back to discuss key updates in their ministries and work.  Plus, we are asking them, and you, an important question this season:  "If the birth of Christ never happened, what part of your life would be most different? We had Arlene Pellicane join us to discuss the importance of parents engaging with their children rather than relying on phones to do it this Christmas. Arlene is a speaker, author, and host of the Happy Home podcast. She is also a marriage and parent...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off All-Star week.  We're inviting some of your favorite guests back to discuss key updates in their ministries and work.  Plus, we are asking them, and you, an important question this season:  "If the birth of Christ never happened, what part of your life would be most different?  Dr. Drew Dickens joined us to talk about the latest in AI.  He is an AI expert, author, and visionary leader.  His podcast is called the AI and Spirituality Podcast.  Greg Dempster is the Founder and Director of ChristLife Ministries.  He shared a powerful exercise...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Five Christmas Promises.” We discussed how God gives us light in the darkness. We then had Jim Cymbala join us to encourage us to give God what we have today. Jim has been a Senior Pastor of The Brooklyn Tabernacle in New York for more than 50 years. He is also the author of several books, including “Jesus Every Day: A 100-Day Devotional.” We also had Dr. Sam Storms join us to discuss how God’s light is more powerful than the darkness amid conflict. Dr. Storms is the Founder an...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Five Christmas Promises.” We had Colin Smith join us to discuss how God saves us from sin, provided we believe the truth of God’s Word. Colin is a Senior Pastor Emeritus of the Orchard Evangelical Free Church. He is also the Founder and Teacher of the long-time, daily radio program called Open the Bible, which airs weekday mornings on Moody Radio. He has also written the book, “Hike Through the Bible: An In-Depth Exploration.” We then had John Molineux join us to discuss the work he does in his min...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Five Christmas Promises” with a discussion about how God takes away fear and gives joy. We then had Susie Larson join us to discuss how believing in the truth of God's Word will set you free. We must “Acknowledge, Believe, and Confess”. Susie is a bestselling author and national speaker. She also hosts the popular radio show Susie Larson Live. She has also authored several books, including “Strong in Battle.” We also had Anne Graham Lotz join us to talk about how, when you walk with God through the valley o...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Five Christmas Promises” with a discussion of John 4, which tells the story of the woman at the well. We see how Jesus stepped into her mess and changed her life, which is precisely what Jesus did in all of our lives. We also had Dr. Don Sweeting join us to break down John 4 and explain Jesus’s nurturing nature when He steps into our mess and helps us fix it. Dr. Sweeting is the recent President and Chancellor at Colorado Christian University. He’s a noted educator, minister, academic...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “Five Christmas Promises,” with Philip Miller, who discussed one of the promises: God sees your need and hears your prayer. We turned to Exodus 3:7-8, where we see that God listened to the cries and prayers of the Israelites when they were in Egypt; they were not unheard. Philip Miller is the Senior Pastor of Moody Church in Chicago. His voice can also be heard on the weekly Moody Church Hour radio broadcast. Then, starting on January 5th, you can listen to Pastor Philip on the upcoming daily prog...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of ‘Prosperity’ with the passage Mark 4:26-29. This passage focuses on the kingdom of God's function: spreading the gospel. This function is illustrated by comparing the growth and nourishment of seeds that eventually become grain for the harvest. We also replayed an interview with Ben Fuller, where he shared his freedom story and how God changed his heart after years of drug and alcohol abuse. Ben Fuller is a contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter who uses his testimony in his songs. He has a passion and mission to share his stor...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of ‘Prosperity’ with the passage Mark 4:21-25. This passage tells us that as believers, we are to actively share our faith openly, like the light from a lampstand that shines for all to see. We then had Vance Roush join us to discuss the science and blessing behind generosity. Vance is the Founder and CEO of Overflow, and he’s on a mission to inspire the world to give. He is an entrepreneur and a pastor at VIVE Church in the Silicon Valley/ Bay Area. He also wrote the book...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our Prosperity theme and discussed that giving it up and laying it all down for Christ truly means having it all.  Our scripture reference was Mark 1:1-20.  Dr. Henry Cloud joined us and shared the power and freedom in knowing God more.  Dr. Cloud is an acclaimed leadership expert, clinical psychologist, and NY Times best-selling author.  His latest book is called "To Know Him: A 90-Day Invitation to Come to God As You Are".   Dr. David Nelms joined us and shared moving stories of people around the globe who gave it all up to...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of ‘Prosperity’ with a discussion about how God promises prosperity to those who follow His word and abide in Him. We then turned to the phone lines to ask our listeners the question, “How has the Word of God prospered you?” We then had Jamie Erickson join us to discuss how overwhelm can be self-inflicted in the lives of women and moms, and how, with God, we can learn to manage that overwhelm. Jamie loves to encourage and equip moms around the world through her Mom to Mom podcast. She is a...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme of “Prosperity” with discussions about seeking God’s kingdom before worldly possessions. As followers of Christ, we are to serve God first and remove any idols or false gods that take precedence in our lives. We also turned to the phone lines to ask our listeners to share how God redirected their affection from money and its providence to seeking the kingdom of God first. We then had Dr. Samuel Naaman join us to discuss Call of Hope, a ministry that reaches Muslims for Christ, and their initiative to gif...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Good News."  What does it mean to be immersed in the Holy Spirit?  Our scripture reference was Mark 1:12-13.  Dr. Andrew Schmutzer was our special guest.  He is a professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute and a writer.  Dr. Schmutzer offered clarity into the connection between baptism and the Holy Spirit.  As we head into the Thanksgiving break, listeners shared what they are most thankful for this season.  We also welcomed Kelli Worrall, Professor of Communications at MBI.  She shared details about a beautiful Christmas tradition at Moody called C...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Good News."  The good news of the Gospel without true biblical repentance isn't really good news at all.  Moody Bible Institute Professor, Dr. Eric Redmond, helped us unpack what true repentance looks like and understand the fruit of true repentance.  He authored "Say It" and "The Complete Work of Christ in John 17:4."  We heard inspiring words on Thanksgiving from MBI Professor, Dr. Bill Thrasher.  How do we cultivate a heart of gratitude all year long?  Finally, we welcomed Kelli Worrall, Professor of Communications at MBI.  She shared details about a beaut...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our new weekly theme, "Good News."  We discussed the influence of counterfeit gospels in our culture with guest Jed Coppenger.  He is the lead pastor of First Baptist Church in Cumming, Georgia. Jed is also a speaker and author.  We highlighted his book, "Fake Christianity: 10 Traps of an Inauthentic Faith.  We also talked about holiday planning with Cindi Ferrini.  She founded Creative Management.  Cindi is also a marriage coach, speaker, and author, including the book, "Tis the Season: The Agape Family Holiday Organizer".  

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On this Freedom Friday, we had Asheritah Ciuciu join us to talk about how to reroute distracting thoughts during quiet time to focus more on the Lord. Asheritah is a national speaker, bestselling author, and founder of One Thing Alone Ministries, an online ministry that helps overwhelmed women find joy in Jesus. She has also written several books, including “Unwrapping the Name of Jesus: An Advent Journal.” We also had Dr. John Mabus join us to discuss how God receives us when we come to Him for help. We turned to Mark 10:46-52, where we see how, when Blind Bart...

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of overcoming hurdles in the Christian faith.  Understanding Jesus' message and example of servitude and humility was our topic.  The scripture reference was Moody Bible Institute professor, Dr. Sanjay Merchant.  He teaches Apologetics, Philosophy, Theology, and Trinitarian Theology.  Dr. Merchant expressed that Christian humility and servitude are freedom, and what it looks like in his life.  Dr. Kevin Leman also joined us to talk about his new book, "The Way of the Teacher: 40 Principles for Success in the Classroom and Life".  He is an internationally known psychologist, award-winning author, teache...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we discussed the dangers of idolization and how, as followers of Christ, we should be willing to sacrifice our riches for the Lord. We had Brant Hansen join us to talk about the importance of being unoffendable when sharing the gospel and releasing anger when offended. Brant is a bestselling author and syndicated radio host. He is also an advocate for healing kids through CURE International Children’s Hospitals, a pediatric surgical network. He also has a podcast called The Brant and Sherri Oddcast. He has also authored several books, including “The (Young) Men We N...

Today, Karl and the Crew discussed the beauty of being a child of God and maintaining a childlike manner when approaching a relationship with God. Dr. Elizabeth Smith joined us to discuss the importance of childlike humility and how Jesus unapologetically welcomed children. Dr. Smith is the Associate Dean of Academics for Moody Online and the Program Head of Children and Family Ministry. She is also a Professor for Moody Online and on the Chicago campus. We were also joined by Jamie Janosz, who discussed the upcoming devotions for Today in the Word and shared a bit about her life...

Today, Karl and Crew had Dr. Mikel Del Rosario join them to analyze and discuss evidence in scripture that supports whether Jesus claimed to be God. Dr. Del Rosario teaches apologetics, philosophy, ethics, and Bible classes as a Professor of Bible and Theology at Moody Bible Institute. Dr. Del Rosario has a passion for helping Christians find clear answers to tough questions about Christianity and explaining faith with courage and compassion. He also writes and hosts a weekly podcast called The Apologetics Guy Show. He has also released a new book titled "Did Jesus Really Say He Was God?" Maki...

On this Freedom Friday, freedom rang through the air as we discussed the distinction between labeling oneself as a Christian but not living like one, and actually living as a follower of Christ and disciple. In today’s culture, the word "Christian" has been used as a title to categorize the type of religion one identifies with, rather than being defined as a lifestyle that mirrors Christ’s walk. As Christians, we are called to walk as Christ did, meaning we cannot live as the world tells us to. We turned to the phone lines to ask listeners the ques...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we talk about the beauty of obeying the voice of the Lord. We turned to the phone lines to ask our listeners to share with us an act of obedience the Lord had called them to do, and how, in the end, there was a blessing in it. We were also joined by Dr. John Koessler, who spoke about the importance of obedience to the Lord. Dr. Koessler is a retired Professor and Faculty Emeritus from the Moody Bible Institute in Pastoral Studies. He also has a podcast and blog called “A Stranger in th...

Today on Karl and Crew, we had Dr. Emerson Eggrich join us to talk about the importance of love and respect in a marriage. Dr. Eggrichs is an internationally recognized author and speaker on topics including marriage, parenting, communication, and more. Dr. Eggrichs and his wife founded Love and Respect Ministries, which is based on five decades of counseling, as well as scientific and biblical research. He has also authored several books, including the New York Times bestseller, “Love and Respect.” Then Cody Kimmel joined us to discuss the need for grace in parenthood. Cody is the Executive Director of G...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we discussed how, as Christ followers, there will be a time when we have to stand in the fire. As believers, there is no promise of a perfect life; we will endure hard times, but we are called to take joy in the midst of those trials. Dr. Sam Storms joined us to discuss embracing and rejoicing in suffering and persecution as a Christian. Dr. Storms is the founder and president of Enjoying God Ministries and serves on the Council of the Gospel Coalition. He is also the Executive Director of the Convergence Church...

Today on Karl and Crew, we had Alex Nsengimana join us to share with us about Operation Christmas Child, a ministry through Samaritan’s Purse that provides children with simple shoebox gifts and the love of Christ. He also shared how the ministry impacted his life as a child while he was in an orphanage after escaping a gunman and losing his family. Alex currently serves with Operation Christmas Child, paying forward the hope and love he received through a shoebox gift. We also turned to the phone lines and texts to ask our listeners the question, “What have you...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we discussed the importance of not being silent when sharing the gospel. We then turned to the phone lines and asked a listener the question, “When did you speak up about the good news and God used it to change a life?” We then had Alistair Begg join us to discuss his evangelistic book, “The Man in the Middle.” Alistair is the Senior Pastor of Parkside Church near Cleveland, Ohio. He can be heard daily on the national radio program Truth for Life. Then Dr. Mark Jobe joined us to discuss the boldness to answer G...

On this Freedom Friday, we had Chris Baker join us to share his testimony and how God led him to start a tattoo ministry, INK 180, that serves those who have been branded through sex trafficking and gang life. Chris is the founder of INK180, and through his work at the ministry, he won the 2022 FBI Director's Award for Community Service. Additionally, he has an award-winning documentary that has been featured on TLN. Then we had Reverend Stefano Fehr join us to discuss what’s currently happening in Lebanon as the End Times approach. He also shared information about the ca...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “We Will Not Be Silenced,” with discussions about standing firmly on our faith. We then had Dr. Erwin Lutzer join us to discuss how believers stand up for their faith in today’s counterculture world. Dr. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of Moody Church. He is a clear expositor of the Bible and is featured on two radio programs: Running to Win and Songs in the Night. We then had Dr. Jim Coakley join us to discuss the church’s commitment to Jesus, despite the influence of political or governme...

On this Freedom Friday, we wrapped up the week with conversations about walking through the storm with Christ. We had Greg Dempster join us to discuss how, despite the storms, Christ is with us through it all. Greg is the Founder and Director of ChristLife Ministries, equipping Christian leaders to bring God’s healing and life to others confidently. He is also a senior leader, elder, and ministry director. Then we had Dustin Crowe join us to talk about the importance and God’s intention behind the wilderness season in our lives. Dustin serves as the Discipleship Pastor at Ston...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our theme "Five Stunning Realities of the Gospel.  Our scripture reference was Mark 6:42. We had a great discussion on how the Gospel is about provision, yet it's always about satisfaction.  God wants us to be satisfied in the soul.  We heard so many listener calls sharing the joy they have in God's provisions in their lives...and usually it's the simplest things.  

We spoke with Dr. David Nelms, the Founder of The Timothy Initiative (TTI).  He shared that one of the most significant provisions of the Gospel is that we can lo...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our theme "Five Stunning Realities of the Gospel.  Our scripture reference was Mark 6:14-29.  We had a great discussion on the power of conviction, especially through the Gospel.  We are all convicted of something or by someone every day, but what are our actions?  What is the power behind those actions? 

Pastor, speaker, and award-winning author, Max Lucado, helped us learn ways to tame our thoughts.  His new book is called "Tame Your Thoughts: 3 Tools to Renew Your Mind and Transform Your Life".  We must guard our thoughts and weed out unh...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our theme "Five Stunning Realities of the Gospel.  Our scripture reference was Mark 6:12.  Dr. Ronnie Floyd joined us to explain what true repentance really is and that the Gospel without true repentance is not Good News.  Dr. Floyd is a speaker, author, and pastor.  He is the host of the weekly podcast called "For Leaders Podcast".  His latest book is called "The Supernatural Power of Prayer and Fasting".  Dr. Floyd emphasized a key question of repentance: "Can you remember the time and place?"  Many gave their lives to Jesus this morning...Praise God! Duration: 01:15:21

Familiarity breeds contempt!  Today, on Karl and Crew, we discussed hearing the Gospel from unlikely sources with Dr. Drew Dickens and heard stories about persecuted Christians around the world with Todd Nettleton of VOM.  Our scripture reference was Mark 6:5-6.  Dr. Drew Dickens joined us to discuss the power of hearing the Gospel from unlikely resources and people.  Many hear and accept the Good News from someone they don't know.  Dr. Dickens also updated us on the world of AI and how it significantly impacts day-to-day tasks and can be utilized to aid in spiritual growth.  Dr. Dickens is the fo...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up Founder’s Week with a rewind of a few of our previous segments. We had David Stephens join us to discuss his experience discipling young adults. David is a pastor, speaker, and coach with nearly 20 years of experience leading and discipling young adults. He has also authored the book “Getting It Together: 10 Lessons to Help Young Adults Live an Insanely Fruitful Life.” Dr. John Mabus joins us to talk about how God shapes and molds us. Dr. Mabus is an Associate Professor of Applied Theology and Church Ministries at MBI. For the pa...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our Founder’s Week with Katy Nichole as she joined us a day before she performs at the closing session of Founder’s Week on Friday night. She shared with us about her walk with Christ and how music has been a massive part of it. Katy is a singer, songwriter, and performer. She has received multiple awards and nominations, including the Gospel Music Association’s 2023 New Artist of the Year, K-LOVE Fan Award, and a Billboard Chartbreaker title. Her debut album, “Jesus Changed My Life,” made her one of the fastest-rising artists in...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our Founder’s Week with Phil Shappard as he joined us to talk about the origin story of the founder of Moody Bible Institute, D.L. Moody, and the history of the institute. Phil served as National Operations Manager of Moody Radio for 30 years and is now retired. He is also a Moody Audio Archive Expert. He is currently working on the upcoming project, “100 Years of Moody Radio,” with coauthor Kevin Mungons of Moody Publishers. Dr. Tony Evans also joined us to discuss how to unleash God’s power in our lives. D...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly “Tough Questions for Christians” theme with discussions about how riches and treasures can keep us from the Kingdom of Heaven, without God. We turn to Mark 10:17-27, which tells us of the rich man earnestly seeking Jesus, but was told to give up his riches to enter Heaven. We cannot be attached to the things of this world because we need to be able to choose Jesus over the things of this earth. We had Abdu Murray join us to share his faith story as a former muslim, and he disc...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Tough Questions for Christians” as we welcomed Rebecca McLaughlin to answer questions about how Jesus' love addresses homophobia and sexism. Rebecca holds a PhD in Renaissance Literature from Cambridge University and a theology degree from Oak Hill College in London. She has also written the book, “Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World’s Largest Religion,” which was named Book of the Year by Christianity Today. Then we had Dr. Bill West join us to discuss the intersection and contradictions between faith and science. Dr. West, a Harvard and Johns...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Tough Questions for Christians,” as we discussed what it truly means to follow Jesus. Jonathan shared his testimony on how he truly began to serve God after years of living in the hallucination of salvation. We then turned to the phone lines to ask our listeners to share with us about the day they truly came to know Jesus. We then had Dr. Erwin Lutzer join us to talk about what happens after death and why God allows people to go to hell. Dr Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of Mood...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Tough Questions for Christians” with discussions about how Jesus sees us when no one else does. We turned to Matthew 20:29-34, where we see how Jesus healed the two blind men who were calling to Him, despite the people in the crowd telling them to be quiet. Jesus saw those two men and healed them of their infirmities. Then we had Abdu Murray join us to share his faith story, from being a Muslim to becoming a believer, and he debunked the racial myths associated with Christianity. Abdu is a...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Tough Questions for Christians” with discussions about walking with Jesus despite suffering and tribulations. We turn to John 6:66, where we see a conversation between Jesus and the Twelve Disciples, in which Jesus asks if they intend to leave Him, along with the other disciples. Peter responds by saying there’s no other place they’d rather be because Jesus gives eternal life and they believe He is the Holy One of God. We then turned to the phone lines to ask our listeners, "What was your 'where else would I...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Tough Questions for Christians” with discussions about evolution and intelligent design. Dr. Casey Luskin joined us to discuss his faith story and his experience as a scientist who advocates for intelligent design. Dr. Luskin is a scientist and an attorney with graduate degrees in science and law. He has been a California-licensed attorney since 2005, practicing in the area of evolution-education in public schools and defending academic freedom for scientists who face discrimination because they support intelligent design. He also co-founded the Intelligent Design and Evolution Awareness (IDEA) Center, a no...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme of “Questions” with discussions about difficult questions in Christianity. We had J. Warner Wallace joins us to discuss how he came to trust the Bible after investigating it as a Cold Case detective. J. Warner is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker, podcast host, and best-selling author. He also serves as a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He is also an adjunct professor of apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Gateway Seminary, and Southern Evangelical Seminary. We were also joined by Dr...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we had several guests join us, starting with Dr. David Nelms, who discussed how to make disciples. Dr. Nelms serves as Founder of The Timothy Initiative. He is a former senior pastor and had success growing three different churches in Maryland, Iowa, and Florida. He also received his Master of Arts from the Moody Bible Institute and his Master of Divinity from Luther Rice University, as well as his Doctor of Ministry from Luther Rice University. Then we had R. York Moore join us to talk about evangelizing to the next generation. R. York...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we heard updates from Israel and talked about the benefits of budgeting. We had Omer Eshel join us to provide a live update on the peace deal between Israel and Hamas. Omer is the CEO and Co-founder of The Bible Comes to Life Travel and Educational Center, with its Israel headquarters. He has also served as the Director of the Israel Tourism Consulate and the Midwest Regional Director of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. We then had Rob West join us to talk about the importance of budgeting. Rob is the host of the...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we discussed the importance of knowing our identities in Christ. We turned to 1 Peter 2:9, where it reminds us that we are a chosen people called to show others the goodness of God. We then heard from Listeners as we asked them two questions: “What lie did you believe about yourself before you discovered who you are in Jesus?” and “What was something you used to worry about that God delivered you from?” Then we had Greg Dempster join us to discuss identifying and uprooting lies and spiritually unhealthy expectations, to find our true identity in Chris...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we reflected and honored the anniversary of the October 7th Massacre in Israel by Hamas. We then had Dr. Jim Coakley join us to share about an upcoming trip to Turkey and Greece. Dr. Coakley will lead a tour that will journey through the New Testament from March 4th to 17th, 2026. Early Bird prices are available now if booked by November 1, 2025. Dr. Coakley is a Professor of Bible at the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). He is also an elder with 180 Chicago and a member of the Evangelical Theological Society. Then we had Dr. Michael...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we marinated in gratitude and thankfulness because the Lord blessed us to surpass our goal for Fall SHARE! We would also like to extend our thanks to our listeners. We are now able to continue expanding the reach of the gospel. We know how the gospel has impacted our lives, and we want to be able to share that with others, and it’s now possible because of the generous gifts from the BOOM CREW! We were also joined by Shawna Beyers, who shared her heart about the gospel. Shawna is the National Mid-Day Ho...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we discussed the impact of the gospel on our lives and how it literally changes everything. Rear Admiral Carey Cash joined us to discuss how the gospel impacts the men in the armed forces. Rear Adm. Carey Cash has served as a chaplain to the Marines and is currently a deputy director of Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation, command chaplain to Naval Support Facility Thurmont, Camp David, Maryland; deputy command chaplain at the U.S. Naval Academy, and, most recently, commanding officer, Naval Chaplaincy School in Newport, Rhode Island. He also wrote the book, “A...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off the week with testimonies from our listeners. We spent a few hours asking our listeners, “How has the Gospel changed you?” We then spent some time sharing our own stories of transformation. It’s important to share how God has worked and continues to work in our lives, as it can touch the hearts of others. As a ministry dedicated to sharing the gospel, we want to continue in this work as it leads into our Fall SHARE, starting on Wednesday, October 1, and running through Saturday, October 4. During this time, we invite...

On this Freedom Friday, we concluded our weekly theme of “abundance out of scarcity” with a discussion about the history of Christian growth in community and its impact on who we are as Christians today, featuring Dr. Paul Gutacker. Dr. Gutacker is an author and a historian. His research focuses on how American Protestants have remembered, studied, and argued over Christian history. He also authored the book, “Practicing Life Together: A Common Rule for Christian Growth.” We then had Ron Hutchcraft join us to talk about the power and abundance that come from prayer. Ron is the chairman of Ron Hutc...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “abundance out of scarcity” with a discussion about the beauty behind conviction of scripture. When reading the Bible, we often encounter verses that prompt us to reassess our heart posture. You may ask yourself, “Am I being intentional about my walk with Christ?” Asking yourself questions like this can be a sign of the Holy Spirit's conviction, and the Lord corrects those He loves because He wants us to grow. We turned to the phone lines to ask callers the question, “What scripture, when first reading it, caused you to fee...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “abundance out of scarcity” with a discussion about the importance of having faith, even if it's a little. Scripture tells us that the faith of a mustard seed can make mountains move. When we have faith, we leave room for the Lord to work. Dr. Michael Rydelnik also joined us after he returned from his trip to Israel. He shared with us the highlights from his trip and some updates on what’s happening in Israel. Dr. Rydelnik is a Professor Emeritus of Jewish Studies and Bible at Moody...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “abundance out of scarcity” with a discussion about the benefit of godly friendships during tough times. We briefly flipped through 1 Samuel, Chapters 18-20, to see how Jonathan was a friend to David during a tough time. We then had a call segment where we asked our listeners to share a story about a time when God provided them with a friend when they needed them the most. Then Drew Hunter joined us to discuss the beauty and community in godly friendship and how to find it. Drew is the...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme of “abundance out of scarcity “ with a discussion about how God provides when it seems that there is nothing. We turned to the phone lines to ask listeners the question, “How did God bring abundance out of your scarcity?” We then had Rachel Faulkner Brown join us to share her faith journey after losing two husbands before she was 31 years old, and the journey of widowhood since then. Rachel is the founder of Never Alone Widows, the largest Christian widow’s ministry in the country. She also hosts the podcas...

On this Freedom Friday, we wrapped up our weekly theme of “Overcoming” with a discussion with Dr. Crawford Loritts about the importance of addressing the root of our sin when trying to overcome it. Dr. Loritts is the President and Founder of Beyond Our Generation, an organization committed to helping the next generation of Christian leaders. He is a nationally known speaker, author, mentor, and the former Senior Pastor of Fellowship Bible Church in Roswell, Georgia. We then turned to the phone lines to ask our listeners to tell us about a time they were praying to overcome one thin...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Overcoming” with a discussion about addiction. We turned to the phone lines to ask our listeners the question, “What did God use to help you conquer your addiction finally?” We then had Phil Kwiatkowski join us to talk about how the gospel breaks the stronghold of addictions because it addresses the root. Phil is the President of the Pacific Garden Mission. He was previously the VP of different ministries and a counselor. He is also a graduate of the Moody Bible Institute. We also had Lori Ridder join us to sh...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Overcoming” with a discussion about overcoming anxiety, stress, and worry. We turned to Philippians 4:6, where it says not to be anxious about anything but to pray and petition with thanksgiving, our request to God. We then had Anne Graham Lotz join us to talk about trusting in the unshakeable God and not worrying, amidst the chaotic world. Anne is known for her profound biblical wisdom, speaks globally, and was called “the best preacher in the family” by her late father, Billy Graham. She was also named one of the five...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Overcoming” with a discussion about how intimacy with God helps you through trials, trauma, and crises. We turned to the phone line, asking our listeners, “How did God meet you in your crises or trauma?” We also had Susie Larson join us to talk about how she’s overcome trauma and hardship because of her intimacy with the Lord. Susie is a bestselling author and national speaker. She also hosts the popular radio show Susie Larson Live. She has also authored several books, including “Strong in Battle.” We also had Chip...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme of “Overcoming” with a discussion about spiritual warfare and demonic forces. We had Dr. Sam Storms join us to discuss the authority believers have over demonic forces. Dr. Storms is the founder and president of Enjoying God Ministries and serves on the Council of the Gospel Coalition. He is also Executive Director of the Convergence Church Network. He has authored several books, including “Understanding Spiritual Warfare: A Comprehensive Guide.” We also had one of Moody Global Media’s own, Mackenzie Weatherford, join us to discuss her story of overcoming...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme of “Walking the Straight and Narrow Path” with discussions about getting back on track with God and how, with Him, we can endure the tough seasons. We then turned to the phone lines to hear from our listeners. We asked the question, “How did you realize you’d gotten off track with God, and how did He call you back?”  We then had Rob West join us to discuss how our financial decisions reflect our spiritual life and how we have to get back on track with our finances. R...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we remembered Political Activist Charlie Kirk. The tragedy of this event reminds us that tomorrow isn’t promised, but we must remember that our God is sovereign. Despite the confusion and chaos of this world, we can find comfort in knowing our God is in control, even if we don’t understand it all. We then played a special reading of the poem “Meet Me in the Stairwell” by Stacey Randall and voiced by the late Mike Kellogg, in honor of 9/11. We then had David Szafranski join us to talk about continuing God’s work in re...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Walking the Straight and Narrow Path” with discussions about reading the Word and applying it to our lives. We then turned to the phone lines to hear how our listeners applied the Word to their lives. Then we had Dr. Gary Chapman join us to talk about his marriage and other marriage stories he’s heard from his previous conferences. Dr. Chapman is a well-known marriage counselor, speaker, pastor, host of a radio show, Building Relationships, and author of the New York Times bestseller “The Five Love Languages.” He has dec...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme of “Walking the Straight and Narrow Path” with discussions about staying focused in our relationship with God to stay on the narrow path. We turned to Proverbs 4:25-26 to see that the Word affirms the importance of keeping our eyes straight ahead and being intentional about the steps we take. We then had Janet Parshall join us to share how the Lord guided her steps to Radio Ministry and how the Lord helped her overcome hardships. Janet is the host of the national program, In the Market with Jane...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off the week with our weekly theme of “Walking the Straight and Narrow Path” with discussions about walking with God and not leaning on our own understanding. Proverbs 3:5-6 affirms this as it tells us to submit all our ways to God and He will straighten our paths. We also had Dr. Richard Blackaby join us to discuss what it means to be on the straight path with God. Dr. Blackaby is the president of Blackaby Ministries International. He has a Ph.D/ in church history from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and has...

On this Freedom Friday, we wrapped up our weekly “Church” theme with freedom stories from our listeners as we asked them, “What has God done in your life through the church that has brought you healing?” We then had Shaunti Feldhahn join us to discuss the impact of church hurt on mental health. Shaunti is a best-selling author, podcaster, blogger, and popular speaker. She was formerly an analyst on Wall Street, and now she applies her analytical skills to investigating eye-opening, life-changing truths about relationships at home and in the workplace. She has authored several books, including “When Hurting People Com...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Church” with freedom stories from our believers, as they shared how they got back on track with God. We then had Colin Smith join us as we talked about the centrality of the Bible and the importance of teaching the Bible in the church. Colin Smith is Senior Pastor Emeritus of The Orchard Evangelical Free Church. He is also the founder and teacher of the long-time, daily radio program, Open the Bible, which airs weekday mornings on Moody Radio at 9 am CT. He has also written several books, incl...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Church” with a discussion about spiritual gifts with Dr. Sam Storms. Dr. Storms is the founder and president of Enjoying God Ministries and serves on the Council of the Gospel Coalition. He is also the Executive Director of the Convergence Church Network. He has also authored several books, including “Understanding Spiritual Gifts: A Comprehensive Guide.” We then had Karl Vaters join us to discuss the spiritual impact of smaller churches. Karl has served in a small church ministry for over 40 years and has gained hands-on pastoral experience. He also hos...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off the week with our weekly theme of “Church” with Dr. Tim Sisk, as we talked about the importance of not just going to church but being the church. Christ calls us to be a unified body of believers, and the best way to take part in the body is to attend church and fellowship with the spiritual family. Dr. Tim Sisk is Provost and Senior Vice President at the Moody Bible Institute. He started with Moody in 2004, and during his 20 years at Moody, he served in a variety of leadership roles, incl...

Today on Karl and Crew, the team discusses addressing the unseen aspects of our spiritual lives and how to remain steadfast in our relationship with God. We were also joined by Gary Thomas, a sought-after speaker, award-winning author, and pastor, as well as Dr. Timothy Paul Jones, Vice President for doctoral studies and chair of the Department of Apologetics, Ethics, and Philosophy at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. 

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On this Freedom Friday, we wrapped up our weekly theme, “Back to School,” with a few professors and staff members from Moody Bible Institute (MBI). First, we were joined by Dr. John Mabus to discuss healthy spiritual formation. Dr. Mabus is an Associate Professor of Applied Theology and Church Ministries at MBI. For the past 14 years, Dr. Mabus served as a Navy Chaplain, sharing the gospel and caring for people in the context of military life. He also has professional interests in spiritual formation and discipleship, reformation practices in pastoral care and discipleship, suicide prevention and intervention, and leadership advi...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Back to School” with some of the professors and staff from the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). Dr. Tim Sisk joined us to discuss the importance of identifying the five different types of churches based on their origins. Dr. Sisk is Provost and Senior Vice President at MBI. He has spent 20 years at Moody, serving in various leadership roles, including chair of the Intercultural Studies Department and dean of the undergraduate school. Then we had Brent Manion pop in to share about the 25th anniversary of the Moody Radio Chat...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Back to School” with some of the professors and staff from the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). First, we had Peter Worrall to discuss how the deconstruction of his faith brought him back to God and about the Christian Worldview. Peter is an Associate Professor of Educational Ministries at MBI. He has also authored the book, “20 Things We’d Tell Our Twentysomething Selves.” Then we had Dr. Samuel Naaman discuss how God led him into missionary work and how to share the gospel with people from other cultures. Dr. Naaman is...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Back to School” with some of the professors and staff from the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). First, we had Dr. Elizabeth Smith join us to talk about her Social Work Practices course and new 3-year online degree programs available at Moody. Dr. Smith is the Associate Dean of Academics for Moody Online and the Program Head of the Children and Family Ministry. She is also a Professor for Moody Online and on the Chicago campus. We then had Allie Marie Smith join us to discuss the effects of soci...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme of “Back to School” with some of the professors from the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). We had Dr. Jim Coakley join us to talk about Hermeneutics, the study of interpreting the Bible. Dr. Coakley is a professor of Bible at MBI and a current elder with the 180 Chicago church. He is also a member of the Evangelical Theological Society. He has several publications and books, including “14 Fresh Ways to Enjoy the Bible.” We also had Dr. Sanjay Merchant join us to break down the divinity of the Trinity. Dr. Merch...

On this Freedom Friday, we discussed the importance of knowing why you are a follower of Christ. We must know the God we serve and why we serve Him, or else risk living a life in vain. We turned to the phone lines to hear from our listeners when we asked them, “What did you see that ultimately caused you to believe in Christ?” We then had J. Warner Wallace joins us to unpack Christian case-making and presents some thought-provoking points about how to approach evangelism. J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, national speaker, podcast host...

Today on Karl and Crew, we discussed the importance of separating ourselves from bad influences. As followers of Christ, it’s crucial to surround ourselves with a community of fellow Christ-followers, as being surrounded by a worldly community can significantly influence our walk with Christ. We see this affirmed in 1 Kings 12, where we see how a young king, Rehboam, took the advice of bad influencers, and it led to destruction. We then turned to the phone lines to hear stories about good and bad influences from our listeners. Then we had Dr. Geoff and Cyd Holsclaws join us to ta...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Spiritual Detox” with discussions about seeing God in every part of life and the presence of His angels. Dr. Fazale Rana, also known as “Dr. Fuz”, joined us to unpack the intricacy of cell design as part of God’s creation. Dr. Fuz is the President, CEO, and Senior Scholar at Reasons to Believe. He is also the author of several groundbreaking books, including “The Cell’s Design (Reasons to Believe): How Chemistry Reveals the Creator’s Artistry.” We also had Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith join us to talk about the importan...

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Spiritual Detox” with discussions about the importance of taking accountability when repenting and self-control. When we come before God in repentance, we need to own what we did and humbly surrender to Him for restoration and healing. This is affirmed in Joel 2:25, where God promises to restore Israel after the plague of locusts, because they turned back to Him and repented. We then had a special guest, Dean Sikes, join us to share his story of overcoming sexual abuse. He also told us about the work he does with...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme of “Spiritual Detox” with a discussion about feeding ourselves spiritual nourishment. As followers of Christ, we must feed ourselves with the Word daily, and sometimes that means stepping away from unhealthy or time-consuming habits. We then turned to the phone lines to ask callers, “What is God calling you to feed in your life?” Then, we had Kyle Kutter join us to share some new developments and features with the YouVersion Bible app. Kyle is the Chief Development Officer at YouVersion. He is also a Pastor and a Leader a...

Dr. Mark Hitchcock. Dr. Mark Hitchcock joined us to talk all things spiritual warfare and end times, and then he answered listener questions about demons. Dr. Mark Hitchcock is an Associate Professor of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary. He is also the Senior Pastor of Faith Bible Church in Edmund, Oklahoma. He has authored several books including, “The End Times Survival Guide: Ten Biblical Strategies for Faith and Hope in Uncertain Days.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. 

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On this Freedom Friday, we wrapped up our “Ask the Expert” week with our very own Karl Clauson and special guest, Dr. Mark Hitchcock. Karl discussed the importance of knowing where you stand with the Lord and how to break out of the “Hallucination of Salvation.” Karl also turned to the phone lines and texts to answer listener questions about salvation. Karl Clauson is the weekday morning host of the nationally syndicated radio program, Karl and Crew. He is also the lead Pastor at 180 Chicago Church. He has also authored several books including, “The 7 Resolutions” and “Killing Sin: Conquer the One Thing...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our “Ask the Expert” week with special guests, Rob West, Jill, and Mark Savage. Jill and Mark Savage also joined us to share about how they overcame obstacles in their marriage with God. They then turned to the phone lines to answer questions from listeners and provide some advice. Jill is an author, blogger, and international speaker. She is the founder and CEO of Hearts at Home and the host of the No More Perfect podcast. Jill and her husband Mark work in full-time ministry and have co-authored a couple of books, inclu...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our “Ask the Expert” week with special guests, Rob West, Jill, and Mark Savage. Rob West joined us to talk all things finance, and he answered listener questions on how to manage funds. Rob West is the host of the nationally syndicated radio program Faith and Finance Live. He is also the Host of the Faith and Finance podcast and founded the FaithFi app. He is also the CEO of Kingdom Advisors, a community of financial professionals who specialize in delivering biblically wise finance. His latest book is a 21-day devotional called “Look a...