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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 beautiful Christmas tradition at Moody called Candlelight Carols.  It's a fun, faithful experience for all ages on December 5th and 6th.     You can listen to the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:  Dr. Eric Redmon

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".   You can listen to the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:  Blaise Pascal the puppy [00:23] Dr. Jed Coppenger [19:40] The Gospel [33:44] Cindi Ferrini [41:18] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! 

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 Bartimaeus cried out to Jesus for sight, He received Bartimaeus and gave him sight. Dr. Mabus is an Associate Professor of Applied Theology and Church Ministries at Moody Bible Institute. For the past 14 years, Dr. Mabus has served as a Navy Chaplain, sharing the gospel and caring for military personnel. We then turned to the phone lines to ask listeners, “What pressing need in your life has revealed your ultimate need for Jesus?” T

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, teacher, radio and television personality, humorist, and speaker.  Dr. Leman offered encouragement and advice for teachers and parents.  You can listen to 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 fo

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 Need: God’s Purpose for Every Guy and How You Can Live It Out.” Then we had Rob West join us to discuss the danger of idols in our lives and the importance of surrendering it all to God. Rob is the host of the nationally syndicated radio program Faith and Finance LIVE, which airs weekday afternoons at 3 pm on 90.1FM. He is also the host of the Faith and Finance podcast and the FaithFi App. He is also

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. Jamie is the Managing Editor for Today in the Word. She is also the Content Strategy Manager of Marketing Communications at the Moody Bible Institute. We also turned to the phone lines to ask listeners the question, “What have you learned about faith in Christ from a child in your life?” If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:  Dr. Eli

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?" Making Sense of His Historical Claims. We also had Jill Savage join us to talk about her marriage after adultery and how the Holy Spirit was present through it all. Jill is an author, blogger, and intentional speaker. She is also the founder and CEO of Hearts of Home. Jill also hosts the No More Perfect podcast. She is also the author of numerous books, including "No More Perfect Marriages:

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 question, “When did you change from Christian in name only to a genuine disciple of Jesus Christ?" You can listen to 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 inf

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 the House of God.” Colin Smith also joined us to discuss acknowledging God’s grace and His promise through obedience. Colin is the Senior Pastor Emeritus of The Orchard Evangelical Free Church. He is also the founder and teacher of the long-running daily radio program, Open the Bible, which airs weekday mornings on Moody Radio at 9:00 a.m. CT. You can listen to the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the sho

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 Grace-Based Families, a ministry dedicated to encouraging, educating, and equipping families at every age and stage of life. He has also served as a pastor, professor, and entrepreneur, and he hosts multiple podcasts, including Blueprints. Then we had Nick Vujicic join us to share his story of freedom and discuss his ministry, NickV Ministries. Nick is an international speaker and author. He is als

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 Network. He has also authored several books, including “Understanding Spiritual Warfare: A Comprehensive Guide.” Then we had Peter Worrall join us to discuss persecution as a Christian and how he teaches this to his students. Peter is an Associate Professor of Educational Ministries at the Moody Bible Institute. He also wrote the book, “20 Things We’d Tell Our Twentysomething Selves.” We also turned to the phone lines to ask our listeners two ques

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 discovered about the character of God that you didn’t get at first, but now you understand?” Then we had Drew Dyck join us to discuss how to navigate a midlife crisis in the context of faith. Drew is an acquisitions editor with Moody Publishers and a contributing editor for Christianity Today for Pastors. He has also authored several books, including “Your Future Self Will Thank You: Secrets to Self-Control from the Bible

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 God's call and surrender to Him. Dr. Jobe is the 10th President of the Moody Bible Institute. He is the Founding Pastor of the New Life Community Church in Chicago and the founder of New Life Centers. He is also the host of the podcast and program "Bold Steps," which airs weekdays at 1:00 p.m. CT on Moody Radio. Then Dr. Donald Sweeting joined us to briefly tell us a little bit about the topic he’ll be speaking on at The Summit on Israel and the Last

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 campaign with the Bread of Life Bakery, which serves the blind and disabled in Lebanon. Rev. Stefano is the President of Call of Hope, a ministry among Muslims that has been in operation for over 120 years. He is also the Chief Operating Officer of Evangelical Karmel Mission in Schornforf, Germany.  You can listen to the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment f

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 governmental forces. He also shared about an upcoming trip he will be leading in Turkey and Greece from March 4th to 17th, 2026. Dr. Jim Coakley is a Professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute. He is a current elder with 180 Chicago and a former Senior Pastor. He is also a member of the Evangelical Theological Society. We then turned to the phone lines to ask our listeners the question: “What words did you hear that the Spirit of God used to save your

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 Stones Crossing Church outside of Indianapolis, Indiana. He has written for websites such as The Gospel Coalition, Gospel-Centered Discipleship, and Christianity Today. He has also written the book, “Your Wilderness is Not a Waste: God’s Purpose in Suffering and Struggles.” We also turned to the phone lines to ask our listeners to share a time when they prayed for the storm to stop, but it didn’t, and Chri

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 love others and tell others about the Gospel.  The Great Commission is great, but the Great Commandment to love others as God has loved us and tell them the Good News is even greater!   Dr. Alex McFarland also joined us.  He's a Christian apologist, author, evangelist, and culture analyst.  He emphasized that the greatest satisfaction found in the Gospel is the cross!  Every other provision and

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 unhealthy thought patterns.  It's vital to separate the present issue from the real issue. We also talked with Dr. Michael Rydelnik.  He is Professor Emeritus of Jewish Studies and Bible at MBI.  Dr. Rydelnik is the host of the radio program Open Line.  Dr. Rydelnik (as well as Karl) will be speaking at The Summit on Israel and the Last Days Conference on November 8th at the Moody Bib

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! We also talked with Dr. Erwin Lutzer.  He shared the reality of Israel's new peace.  What does the current situation mean culturally and biblically?  Is this a time for peace, and will Israel ever know true peace?  What do Christians need to know and understand?  Dr. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of Moody Church in Chicago, a speaker, author, and host of the broadcast

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 founder of the Encountering Peace app and the Encounter Podcast, which provides biblical meditations, resources, and dialogue. Dr. Dickens has also authored the book “Whispers of the Spirit: A 40-Day Guide to Intimate Prayer.” Todd Nettleton is the Vice President for Message for The Voice of the Martyrs (VOM), a nonprofit organization that serves persecuted Christians