Karl and Crew Mornings

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 podcast, There is More Podcast, and co-wrote Father’s House, an eight-week video-driven Bible study. She has also written the book, “Widow’s Might: 365 Days of Strength for Grief and Loss- Find Comfort, Hope, and Healing. We also had Lisa Anderson join us to discuss the importance of healthy relationships for singles and how to cultivate and find them. Lisa is the director of Boundless and Young Adults at Focus

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 thing, but God revealed that there was a deeper issue.  If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:  Gospel [5:19] Caller Segment [33:32 ] Dr. Crawford Loritts Interview (Overcoming Sin) [47:33 ] 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/Donate to

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 share her story of overcoming morbid obesity. Lori is the Executive Assistant to Karl at 180 Chicago, a multi-location church where Karl is Senior Pastor. As a member and women’s leader at 180 Chicago, Lori has led two successful webinars on the connection between faith and fitness, including her own journey, weight loss, spiritual growth, and life-long healthy choices.  If you're looking to hear a particular segm

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 most influential evangelists of her generation by the New York Times. We then had Dr. Winfred Neely join us to talk about shifting anxious thoughts to godly thoughts. Dr. Neely is the newly retired Vice President and Academic Dean of Moody Theological Seminary. He will stay on as Adjunct Professor of Biblical Interpretation, Old Testament, and Biblical Preaching. He has also written several books, including &ldq

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 Ingram talk about the joy that comes with having intimacy with God. Chip has been a pastor, author, and teacher for over 30 years. He is also the CEO & Teaching Pastor of Living on the Edge, an international teaching and discipleship ministry. He is also the author of several books, including “I Choose Joy: Change Your Perspective, Change Your Life.” You can hear the highlights of t

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 demonic influence and spiritual warfare. Makenzie is the National Promotions Coordinator with Moody Global Media and works with Media Growth Strategies. She has an extensive background in theater and serves at Eternal Buzz Community, a nonprofit organization that partners with people in recovery using Drama Arts.  We also talked about our upcoming Fall SHARE and our ne

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. 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 at the Sparrow.” We also talked about our upcoming Fall SHARE and our need for prayers! We&rsquo

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 retirement. David is the President and Founder of Edgewater Investment Group. He is also the host of the podcast, Financial Revelations. He has also written the book, “The Sin of Retirement.” We also talked about our upcoming Fall SHARE and our need for prayers! We’re calling all prayer warriors to join us in prayer for the Lord’s provision and to help people take their next step with Jesus. To get involved, you can text

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 decades of counseling experience, directs marriage seminars, and is currently on tour for his 5 Love Languages Marriage Conference. We also talked about our upcoming Fall SHARE and our need for prayers! We’re calling all prayer warriors to join us in prayer for the Lord’s provision and to help people take their next step with Jesus. To get involved, you can text the word CREW to 800-555-7898 to si

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 Janet Parshall, which airs weekdays from 4-6 pm CT. She has been broadcasting from the nation's capital for over 3 decades. Janet has also authored several books, including “Buyer Beware: Finding Truth in the Marketplace of Ideas.” Max McLean also joined us to talk about the stage-adapted performance of C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters and how the cast is currently on tour performing across the nation. Max is an award-winning actor and

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 served as a senior pastor and a seminary president. Dr. Blackaby has authored several books, including “Experiencing God.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.  If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:  Alaska Story [00:06 ] Dr. Richard Blackaby Interview (Walking the Narrow Path with God) [11:46] Caller Segment (Trusting in God) [

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 Come to Church: How People of Faith Can Help Solve the Mental Health Crisis.” We then had Dr. Wayne Grudem join us to talk about systematic theology. Dr. Grudem serves as a Distinguished Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies Emeritus at Phoenix Seminary in Arizona. He has also written several books, including “Systematic Theology.” You can

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, including “Fly Through the Bible: A Brief Introduction.” We then had Dr. Wayne Grudem join us to talk about systematic theology. Dr. Grudem serves as a Distinguished Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies Emeritus at Phoenix Seminary in Arizona. He has also written several books, including “Systematic Theology.” Then Lyle Wells and Kat Armstrong joined us to share what toxic leadership looks like in the church. Lyle is

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 hosts a biweekly podcast, The Church Lobby: Conversations on Faith and Ministry. He has also written several books, including “Small Church Essentials.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.  If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:  Dr. Sam Storms Interview (Spirit

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, including chair of the Intercultural Studies Department and dean of faculty for the undergraduate school. We then turned to the phone lines to ask our listeners, “What was the first thing you needed when you came to Christ?” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.  If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:  Dr. Tim Sisk Interview (Be the Church) [05:56 ] Caller Segm

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.  If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:  Gary Thomas Interview [19:02 ] Dr. Timothy Paul Jones Interview [38:21 ] The Gospel [54:53 ] 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/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 advisement and coaching. Then, we were joined by Kelli Worrall to discuss the significance of communication in the Bible. Kelli is a Professor of Communications at MBI and the Field Chair for the Music and Media Arts Division. She is also the author of “20 Things We’d Tell Our Twentysomethings Selves.”Then we had Dr. Mikel Del Rosario join us to discuss the l

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 Chattanooga Shoe Drive. Brent has been in full-time Christian radio ministry since 1996 and with Moody Radio in Chattanooga, Tennessee, since 2014. He serves as the Community Impact Director, overseeing ministry-impactful events such as Shoes for Orphan Souls, where they provide hope for children worldwide through shoe donations. We then had Dr. Eric Redmond join us to talk about the importance of reading and building on the Old

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 the professor of Intercultural Studies at MBI. He is also the Vice President of Call of Hope, which reaches Muslims for Christ. He is also the President and co-founder of the South Asian Friendship Center, which aims to reach Muslims and Hindus. We also discussed the importance of reading the Word to accurately and effectively share the gospel. We turned to 2 Timothy 2:14-18, where it shows the importance of

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 social media on our mental health. Allie is an award-winning author, speaker, entrepreneur, life coach, and podcast host. She is also the founder and CEO of Wonderfully Made, a non-profit that empowers girls and women to know their God-given value, identity, and purpose through flourishing lives and vibrant mental health. She is also the author of “Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, Reclaim Your Joy.” We th