Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “The Goodness of God.” The lead Professor in the Master’s Program in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship, Dr. Bill Thrasher, reflected on the goodness of God, encouraging listeners to trust His character, find refuge in Him, and cultivate a deeper dependence on Him through every circumstance. Valentyn Lupashko shared how he helps lead summer Bible camps for children affected by war,  sponsored by the Slavic Gospel Association, bringing hope, healing, and the gospel to children and families across Ukraine. We then turned to our listeners on the phone line and asked, "What's one thing in your life that is evidence of the goodness of God? You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.

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Call segments [ 8:48 ]
Dr. Bill Thrasher [21:14 ]
Valentyn Lupashko [ 32:28 ]

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Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme, “First Principle.” The author of “Ensnared: Overcoming the Darkness of the New Age and Occult with the Light of God’s Truth,” Jac Marino Chen, shared how Jesus delivered her from abuse, addiction, and the occult, encouraging listeners that no one is beyond the reach of God’s saving grace and transforming power. The President of Dallas Theological Seminary, Dr. Mark Yarborough, drew from his book The Rekindled Heart to share practical, biblical essentials for reviving a fading faith and living with renewed passion for Christ and His mission. We then turned to our listeners on the phone line and asked, “Did the Lord ever use Moody Radio to allow you to hear exactly what you needed in that moment?” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.

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Call Segment [ 07:25 ]
Jac Marino Chen [ 26:05 ]
Dr. Mark Yarborough [ 39:13 ]

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Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our theme, “First Principle,” examining why discipleship is broken in America. Dr. Ron Hunter, the CEO of D6 Family Ministry, explained why parents play the primary role in discipleship, sharing practical ways to cultivate lifelong faith through everyday rhythms, meaningful relationships, and age-appropriate guidance. The Executive Director of Moody’s Theological Seminary Center for Compelling Biblical Preaching, Dr. Eric Redmond,  explained why discipleship must extend beyond programs and small groups, encouraging believers to invest personally in others and model how faith shapes everyday life. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.

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Make It A Metaphor with Jonathan [ 22:09 ]
Dr. Ron Hunter [ 27:02 ]
Dr. Eric Redmond [ 39:01 ]

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Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our theme, “First Principle,” where we explored the difference between decision and surrender. Dannah Gresh, author of “And the Bride Wore White,” shared insights on purity culture, emphasizing that true purity is found in Christ and urging the Church to embrace a biblical vision of sexual integrity with both truth and grace. Dr. John Mabus, a professor from Moody Bible Institute highlighted that genuine salvation requires wholehearted surrender to Jesus, focusing on discipleship and a life transformed by Him. We also engaged our listeners, asking, “If the foundation of your salvation was off from the very beginning, how would you know?” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.

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Dannah Gresh [ 06:12 ]
Call Segment [ 18:45 ]
Dr. John Mabus [ 46:36 ]
Ally Think It's Funny [ 56:40 ]

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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “First Principle,” and explained why religion can't save people. Phil Shappard served over 30 years as National Operations Manager of Moody Radio. He reflected on Moody Radio’s 100-year legacy, sharing stories of the ministry’s humble beginnings, technological innovation, and unwavering commitment to proclaiming the gospel. J. Warner Wallace, an adjunct professor of apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, shared how his experience as a cold-case detective led him to examine the evidence for Christianity, explaining why the historical case for Jesus’ resurrection continues to strengthen believers’ confidence and hope. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.

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Music Through the Decades [ 01:18 ]
Phil Shappard [ 15:11 ]
J. Warner Wallace [ 30:00 ]

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Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “First Principle,” and posed the thought-provoking question, “Can you go to church for years and not know Christ?” The President and Chief Executive Officer of Transform Iran, Lana Silk, explained why many Iranians see the current conflict differently from how it’s portrayed in the West and shared how believers continue to bring hope amid uncertainty.  The lead pastor of City Church, Dean Inserra, unpacked his book “The Unsaved Christian,” explaining the marks of cultural Christianity and encouraging listeners to examine whether their faith rests in Christ alone rather than heritage, morality, or religious tradition. Abdu Murray, the President of Embrace the Truth, shared how his journey from Islam to Christ shaped his understanding of cultural Christianity and encouraged listeners to pursue genuine saving faith over religious tradition. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.

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Lana Silk [ 13:47 ]
Dean Inserra [ 24:32 ]
Abdu Murray [ 34:52 ]

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Today on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme, “The Anxious Generation,” by asking: What are you carrying today that you need to lay down? Dr. Joseph Stowell, former president of Moody Bible Institute, reflected on Moody Radio’s response to 9/11 and pointed listeners to God’s sovereignty and the hope of the gospel. Bruce Everhart, Vice President and Chief Development Officer at Moody Bible Institute, shared how Moody Radio became a source of prayer and biblical encouragement after the attacks. Wayne Shepherd, a veteran radio broadcaster, recalled how Moody Radio offered hope and truth during a time of tragedy and uncertainty. Mark Elfstrand, former host and executive producer of The Morning Ride on Moody Radio, reflected on being on the air during 9/11 as listeners searched for answers. We also played archival recording from Mike Kellogg from September 11, 2001. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.

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1 Peter 5 Devo [ 00:49 ]
Dr. Joseph Stowell [ 21:08 ]
Bruce Everhart [ 30:41 ]
Mike Kellogg's Poem and Gospel Message [ 40:02 ]
Mark Elfstrand [ 49:34 ]
Wayne Shepherd [ 56:38 ]

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Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “The Anxious Generation,” exploring God's prescription for peace. Dr. Winfred Neely, the Professor Emeritus of Old Testament, Biblical Interpretation, and Preaching at Moody Bible Institute, joined us to unpack what agape love truly means and shared how to love others in a way that reflects the heart and character of God. He wrote, “How to Overcome Worry.” The Founder and Director of ChristLife Ministries, Greg Dempster, joined us to discuss why anxiety often reveals the burdens we were never meant to carry and encourage us to exchange self-reliance for the peace only Jesus provides. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.

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Dr. Winfred Neely [ 04:15 ]
Greg Dempster [ 28:49 ]
Make It a Metaphor [ 43:29 ]

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Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “The Anxious Generation,” focusing on how fear can rewire the brain. We had Dr. Fuz Rana, the President, CEO, and Senior Scholar at Reasons to Believe, as our guest. He discussed how God designed our brains to respond to fear and offered hope through His truth and the work of the Holy Spirit. Additionally, Dr. John Mabus, Associate Professor and Program Head of Pastoral Studies at Moody Bible Institute, joined us to discuss how fear affects everyone and how bringing our fears to God helps us respond with courage in both everyday situations and life’s greatest challenges. Dr. Erwin Lutzer unpacked how Scripture renews our thinking and helps us keep our focus on Christ. Dr. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of Moody Church and author of “Cries from the Cross.” You can listen to the highlights from today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.

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Devo and Isaiah 8:11-14 [ 00:49 ]
Dr. John Mabus [ 20:05 ]
Dr. Fuz Rana [ 30:06 ]
Dr. Erwin Lutzer [ 42:10 ]

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Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “The Anxious Generation,” exploring the question, “Is social media shaping our lives more than Jesus?” Drew Dickens, an AI expert, joined us to unpack the subtle ways technology shapes our hearts and challenged us to remain intentional followers of Jesus in an AI-driven world. Next, Arlene Pellicane, host of the Happy Home podcast, joined us to explore how our devices shape our habits and encouraged families to reclaim their time, relationships, and faith by putting Christ before screens. We then turned to our listeners on the phone line and asked, “What is something you were influenced to buy through”You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.

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Arlene Pellicane [ 02:00 ]
Call Segment [ 17:44 ]
Drew Dickens [ 32:25 ]

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