Karl and Crew Mornings

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our topic, "Experiencing God." We talked with guest Arlene Pellicane about inviting God into our family life. Arlene is a speaker, author, and host of The Happy Home podcast. Another way we can experience God every day is through prayer. We referenced Revelation 3:15-20 and provided a helpful resource explaining why our prayers may sometimes feel unanswered. Finally, we invite you to pray during our upcoming SHARE campaign, October 2-4. Click here for more info and to sign up for a 30-minute slot to pray with us for the Lord's provision and to help people take their next step in their walk with Jesus Christ. And be sure to check out the highlights from today's show on the Karl and Crew Podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Encountering God is one thing, but experiencing Him on an ongoing basis is another. Today on Karl and Crew, we kicked off a new theme: "Experiencing God." Our guest was Rob West, host of Faith and Finance Live and CEO of Kingdom Advisors. Together, we explored practical ways to connect with God through His provision, His Word, and our giving, especially in relation to our finances. We also delved into Matthew 16:18 for some insightful discussion. You can catch all the best moments from today's show on the Karl and Crew podcast.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Freedom Friday! Today on Karl and Crew, we celebrated being called out of darkness and into a new life in Jesus Christ. We talked about having the illusion of salvation, and we featured a great resource that will help you determine where you stand with God and where He stands with you. Our guest was author, evangelist, speaker, and ministry leader Jay Lowder. He founded Jay Lowder Harvest Ministries, an organization dedicated to reaching diverse groups of people with the Gospel. You can listen to his full testimony on the Snapshot Testimony podcast with Ally Domercant, and you can hear the highlights of todays program on the Karl and Crew Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who wins?  Is it faith, hope, or love?  Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued discussing how to love like crazy.  Our Scripture reference was 1 Corinthians 13:13.  Love overrides and never ends.  The verse says, "the greatest of these is love".  We also talked with special guest, Ron Hutchcraft, who is the founder and chairman of Ron Hutchcraft Ministries and On Eagles Wings.  He is also a speaker, author, and radio host.  Ron shared his story of love and hope through the unexpected death of his wife, Karen.  We shared his book, "Hope When Your Heart is Breaking".  Listen to the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Podcast.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the marks of maturity? Today on Karl and Crew, we continued discussing how to love like crazy. Our Scripture reference was 1 Corinthians 13:8-12. One mark of a mature Christ follower is their ability to show love in the face of hostility. Rather than having to always have the last word, sometimes we just have to get out of God's way and let Him work. This morning's guest was award-winning singer, songwriter, TV host, and author Babbie Mason. Her latest book is called, Each One Reach One: Everyday Ways You Can Shine God's Light. Listen to the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Podcast.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Karl and Crew, we delved further into our topic "Love Like Crazy," focusing on 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. When it comes to character flaws, we often focus on what needs to get out, when we should focus on what needs to get in. What we see as character flaws, God sees as love voids. When we allow ourselves to be filled with the love of God, we will see it overpower those undesirable behaviors. Don't be overwhelmed by what needs to change, be overcome by the one who can change you. Listen to the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Karl and Crew, we kicked off a new theme for the week called "Love Like Crazy." Our Scripture reference was 1 Corinthians 13:1-3. No matter what our spiritual gifts are, the absence of love renders them utterly meaningless. We discussed the four types of love mentioned in the Bible, and we heard stories from the team and the Boom Crew about times when someone loved them in a way that was genuine and God-exalting. Tune in all week to hear more about how to love like crazy, and hear all the highlights on the Karl and Crew Podcast.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Freedom Friday with Karl and Crew! Today, we wrapped up our theme, "Shout Freedom." Have you ever found yourself trying to live out your faith in your own strength? You're not alone! Sometimes we fall back under the yolk of slavery, thinking we can pull ourselves up by our bootstraps. The Apostle Paul knew this well, as we read in Galatians 3:1-3 and 2 Corinthians 12. Praise God for His abundant grace! We talked with special guest Lori Ridder about her weight loss journey and her upcoming webinar called "Power in Weakness," beginning on September 26th at 7pmCT. The session is designed to empower you to embrace the strength and wisdom found through a deeper relationship with Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Check out the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our discussion on freedom. Religion avoids some pain, while freedom is marked for eternity. We looked at Galatians 6:17-18 and 2 Corinthians 11:21-30 to illustrate this point. Our guest was David A.R. White. He stars in a new film "God's Not Dead: In God We Trust," opening in theaters today! Check out GodsNotDead.com for more details. We also talked with David Nelms, founder of the The Timothy Initiative. Their mission: together for a church in every village, everywhere! Check out all the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you a performance Christian? Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Shout Freedom." Our Scripture references were Galatians 6:14-16 and John 15. True freedom is found by staying connected to the vine, focusing on Christ and his finished work on the cross. It's not what we do--it's what He did. And on this 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we featured a beautiful reading from the late Mike Kellogg called, "Meet Me in the Stairwell," based on the original poem by Stacey Randall. You can listen to that poem along with all the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our topic, "Shout Freedom." Our Scripture reference was Galatians 6:11-15. Religion tries to hide in works, but true freedom is costly. We talked about the ways in which we can keep ourselves free from religious baggage and aligned with the truth of our identity in Christ. We featured a resource to help you with this, which you can find here. Finally, we were prompted to spend some time in prayer for our Boom Crew's wayward kids. Check out all the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nobody likes it when things break. But can there be a blessing in the broken? Today on Karl and Crew, we introduced with a new theme for the week: Shout Freedom. When it comes to regeneration, the first step to freedom is recognizing how spiritually broken we are. We looked to John 3 and Ephesians 2:1-4 to see what God's Word says about being truly born again. Then we spent some time talking with the Boom Crew about bad information they have gotten, in everyday life and in their spiritual life. Check out all the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Karl and Crew, we left you with never-before-heard conversations with J. Warner Wallace (cold-case homicide detective and best-selling author of "Cold Case Christianity") and Dr. Arthur Satterwhite III (Vice President of Diversity, Belonging, and Strategy for Young Life). You do not want to miss out on this great stuff!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Karl and Crew Mornings, we continued this week's theme, "Spread the Word," with a discussion on the use of the internet to further the Gospel and share the love of Jesus. Our Scripture reference was 2 Corinthians 2:14-17. This passage encourages us to preach the Gospel with sincerity and authenticity. Our guest this morning was R. York Moore, President, CEO, and National Evangelist of the Coalition for Christian Outreach. CCO has been equipping the church to reach college students since 1971. York's unique TikTok ministry can be found at york.moore. Listen to the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our theme, "Spread the Word," and we talked about evangelistic outreach. The parable of the good Samaritan from Luke 10 shows us that a huge part of outreach is the willingness to love those who are different from us. Our guest was Pastor Corey Brooks, Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church of Chicago. He is also the founder of Project H.O.O.D., a ministry that quips youth, adults, and families with resources, skills, tools...and Jesus. Check out all the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Karl and Crew as we continue the week with a new theme called "Spread the Word." Today we discussed having natural conversations about the Gospel. Our Scripture reference was Acts 17. Here, Paul gives us a great example of how to evangelize to people in a persuasive, respectful way. Our special guest was Dr. Andy Bannister. He is the Director of Solas Centre for Public Christianity and is a highly in-demand speaker, writer, and broadcaster. His latest book is called, How to Talk About Jesus Without Looking Like An Idiot. Listen to the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karl and the crew were not here for the long Labor Day weekend, but they left some great content for you to listen to. Enjoy conversations with Dr. Erwin Lutzer, Kathy Koch, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Freedom Friday on Karl and Crew Mornings! Today, we wrapped up our "Back to Basics" week with a discussion on the word salvation. To get a complete picture of salvation, we need to know the true impact that sin has in our lives. Our Scripture reference was Ephesians 2:1-8. This passage does a good job of showing just how much we need salvation. We also talked about salvation with our guest, Dr. David Finkbeiner, Professor of Theology at Moody Bible Institute and co-author of the book, 50 Most Important Theological Terms. Listen to the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Karl and Crew, we've been getting back to basics! Today we talked all about sanctification, the process of being set apart or made holy. Our Scripture references were Romans 6:20-23 and Galatians 5:22. How does God sanctify us? One thing's for sure: it's a growing process! We asked the Boom Crew to share about the areas in which they have been growing recently. Then we talked with special guest Dr. Winfred Neely, Vice President and Academic Dean of Moody Theological Seminary. Listen to the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Morning Show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Karl and Crew Mornings, we continued our theme, "Back to Basics," and we talked about justification. Our Scripture references were Romans 3:23-24 and Luke 16:15. We learn in these passages how and to whom we are justified. Spoiler alert: we cannot justify ourselves! Our guest this morning was Dr. Ryan Cook, Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at MBI. Ryan is also a key writer for Today in the Word, MBI's free devotional. Check out this awesome interview and all the other highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.