Karl and Crew Mornings

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. Merchant is a former atheist turned believer and professor of Theology at MBI. He also teaches Apologetics and Philosophy and has three Master’s degrees in Apologetics, Philosophy, and Theology, and a doctorate that focuses on the Trinity. We then turned to the phone lines to ask the question, "What did God help you to see most clearly, that you couldn't see before?" We then had a conversation about how turning to the Lord

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, and best-selling author. He also serves as a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He is an adjunct professor of apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Gateway Seminary, and Southern Evangelical Seminary. He has also authored several books, including “Cold-Case Christianity.” Shaunti Feldhahn also joined us to talk about the importance of mental health. Shaunti is a best-selling author, podca

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 talk about the intersection of faith, neuroscience, and spiritual formation. The Holsclaws are hosts of the podcast Attaching to God and wrote the book, “Landscapes of the Soul: How the Science and Spirituality of Attachment Can Move You into Confident Faith, Courage, and Connection.” Dr. Geoff has also authored several other books and is a visiting professor of theology at Western Theological Seminary. At the same tim

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 importance of rest. Dr. Dalton-Smith is a board-certified internal medicine physician, an international speaker, and the CEO of Restorasis, a workplace well-being consulting agency. She is also the award-winning author of “Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity.” Dr. Dalton-Smith is also the host of the podcast, I Choose My Best Life. You can hear the h

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 teenagers in trauma recovery and suicide prevention. Dean is an author and a speaker who travels the world ministering to high schoolers, providing them with words of hope. He also hosts the national broadcast You Matter Television and has authored a book called “You Matter.” We then had Drew Dyck join us to discuss the importance of biblical self-control. Drew is an acquisitions editor with Moody Publishers and a contr

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 at Life Church. Then we had Arlene Pellicane join us to talk about the benefits of setting down the phone and logging out of social media to reconnect with the things around you, such as God, family, friends, or nature. Arlene is a speaker, author, and host of the Happy Home podcast. She is also a marriage and parenting expert. She has written several books, including “Growing Up Social.” You can hear t

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. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 That Is Defeating You.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.  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/listene

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, including “No More Perfect Marriages.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.  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.

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 at the Sparrow.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.  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.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our “Ask the Expert” week with special guests, Dr. Michael Rydelnik and Dr. Sam Storms. Dr. Sam Storms also joined us to discuss the work of the Holy Spirit. We then turned to the phone lines to hear and answer listener questions about the Holy Spirit. Dr. Sam 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 Prayer: Biblical Foundations and Practical Guidance for Seeking God.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.  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.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our “Ask the Expert” week with special guests, Dr. Michael Rydelnik and Dr. Sam Storms. Dr. Rydelnik joined us to share his story and provide insights into the current state of Israel. He then had an “Open Line” of texts and calls with questions about the Bible. Dr. Rydelnik is a Professor Emeritus of Jewish Studies and Bible at the Moody Bible Institute. He is also an Adjunct Professor in the undergraduate program. He is also the host and Bible teacher of the show, Open Line, which airs every Saturday from 9-11 am CT on Moody Broadcasting and on over 225 other stations.  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.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our “Ask the Expert” week with special guests, Dr. Drew Dickens and Kathi Lipp. Kathi Lipp joined us to share some advice and answer questions on decluttering. Listeners called in with questions ranging from decluttering childhood memories to paperwork. Kathi is an author, speaker, blogger, and podcast host. She also hosts a podcast called Clutter Free Academy, the Podcast, and maintains a Facebook group with the same name. She is a Publishers Weekly bestselling author of several books, including “Clutter Free.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.  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.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our “Ask the Expert” week with special guests, Dr. Drew Dickens and Kathi Lipp. Dr. Dickens joined this morning to discuss all things AI. Listeners called in with all kinds of questions ranging from the development of AI to its implementation into education and the workforce. Dr. Dickens is a visionary leader, an AI expert, and a scholar who has significantly contributed to the intersection of technology, spirituality, and faith-based engagement. His groundbreaking dissertation explored the impact of generative AI on Spiritual direction, which has positioned him as a leader in the emerging field. He is also the founder of the Encountering Peace App and Encounter Podcast, which provide biblical meditations, resources, and dialogue. Drew has also authored the book “Whispers of the Spirit: A 40-Day Guide to Intimate Prayer.”You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.  Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our “Ask the Expert” week with special guest Susie Larson. Susie Larson joined us to share her story of how God helped her overcome trauma and adversity. We then opened the phone lines for listeners to ask Susie questions and for advice. Susie Larson is a bestselling author and national speaker. She also hosts the popular radio show Susie Larson Live. Her radio show is heard daily on the Faith Radio Network, as well asl around the world through her podcast. Susie has authored several books, including “Where Is God When You Need Him the Most: Closer Than Your Next Breath.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.  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.

Today on Karl and Crew, the team talked about knowing who we are in Jesus in light of the pain we experience. Dan Allender, a Christian therapist and author, weighs in to share his expertise. We also talked with Moody Radio employee, Jon Gauger, about praying for our neighbors, and finished off the day with a conversation about what we felt when we were finally saved.    If you're looking for a specific topic from today's show, you can find our timestamps here:   Our conversation with Dan Allender [06:39] Karl Shares the Gospel [18:08] Setting Good Habits and Our Conversation with Jon Gauger [35:54] What it Feels Like to be Saved [52:37]   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.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme. "Impactful Ministries".  Our guests included former professional football player, coach, author, and broadcaster Tony Dungy.  Tony shared about his faith, his heart for children, he had some fun with us, and he announced that he is the keynote speaker of a special banquet coming up on August 22nd.  It's the Life Centers Annual Banquet (large pro-life ministry) at the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.  We also talked with Eric Nelson, who is the new President of Athletes in Action, which has a vision for advancing the Great Commission through sports globally.  AIA offers resources, camps, devotionals, and more for athletes of all ages, parents, and coaches.  Our scripture reference was Proverbs 4:10-12 talking bout the importance of our steps.  What path are we on?  Are we seeking wisdom?  We need to ponder our steps every day.   If you're looking for a specific topic from today's show, y

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our new weekly theme. "Impactful Ministries".  Special guests included Nick Vujicic and Pastor Corey Brooks.  Nick Vujicic is an international speaker and author.  He is an author and the Founder of NickV Ministries (formerly called Life Without Limbs) which is dedicated to spreading the message of hope and faith globally.  Corey Brooks is the pastor of New Beginnings Church in Chicago and the Founder and CEO of Project H.O.O.D.  He has been nicknamed the "Rooftop Pastor" because of his work in and around his community with resources, aid, and the Gospel.  Pastor Brooks will begin "Walk Across America" to further his mission and raise awareness and funds.  You can hear the highlights of today's program and on the Karl and Crew Showcast.     Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our new weekly theme. "Impactful Ministries".  Special guests included Nick Vujicic and Pastor Corey Brooks.  Nick Vujicic is an intern

Today, on Karl and Crew, we concluded our weekly theme of “freedom” with a discussion about the freedom in speaking out God's Word.  Our scripture reference was Psalm 1:2.   Rhema is the Greek word for the spoken Word of God.  There is power in speaking out the Word of God in our lives; not just for ourselves, but for others, and ultimately to God's glory!  Our special guest was radio host Janet Parshall.  She is an author and national radio host of the program, In the Market with Janet Parshall, heard weekdays at 4 p.m. CT.  Janet and Karl shared an insightful conversation on current events, biblical perspective of the news, and freedom in the Lord.   If you're looking for a specific topic from today's show, you can find our timestamps here: How speaking God's word will bring victory to your life, and a caller's testimony [00:00-13:09] Our conversation with Janet Parshall [13:44-28:15]   Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Ti

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “freedom” with a discussion about the difference a Godly friend can make.  The friendships you choose move the dial of your life, so choose with faithful discernment.  Guests include Dr. Mike Felix and Dean Inserra.  Dr. Felix is a seasoned executive, leadership mentor, and advisor with over 40 years of experience in telecom and technology.  He is the Founder of Legacy Point Advisors, LLC, and his book is called "The Diversity Dilemma: Equipping Your Organization to Turn Potential Into Performance".  Dean Inserra is the founding and lead pastor of City Church in Tallahassee, Florida.  He's the author of several books, including "Getting Over Yourself: Trading Believe-in-Yourself Religion for Christ-Centered Christianity".  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: Thre