Karl and Crew

Today, on Karl and Crew, we discussed the importance of helping and serving our brothers and sisters in need. As followers of Christ, we are called to be the hands and feet in God’s mission, and part of that mission is to help and love one another. We turn to Matthew 25:35-40, in which Jesus affirms that serving others is how we ultimately serve Him. Also, in Ephesians 2:10 (NKJV), we are told that we are designed for good works that were prepared by Him. Have you been a servant to others or a servant to yourself? Our special guest, Brandon Stiver, shared his experience serving orphans internationally. Brandon is a leader in global care for children, a professor, and a podcaster, and he has vast experience leading nonprofits based in the U.S. and Tanzania. He is the Principal and Chief Community Builder at Canopy International, a community of nonprofit professionals, missionaries, and leaders worldwide. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.

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Are you running from God? The book of Jonah describes two distinct paths we often take. With insights from scripture and personal experiences, we discuss how both paths can shape our relationship with God and the importance of true, honest connection with Him. Whether you're a rule-follower or a rebel, this conversation will challenge you to reflect on how you might be running from God—intentionally or not—and how to find your way back.

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Today, on Karl and Crew, we brought some Freedom Friday to this early morning Monday with a testimony from Ally’s Snapshot Testimony Podcast. We heard from a man named Dexter who was set free from 20 years of alcoholism. Karl also answered a listener's question and offered some spiritual advice. The power of Dexter’s testimony and the intentional listener questions have amped up the crew for the Spring SHARE week ahead! We will be spending Tuesday through Saturday inviting old and new listeners to support God’s mission through Moody Radio. The highlights of today’s program can be heard on Karl and Crew Showcast.

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On this Freedom Friday, we wrapped up our “Be the Church” theme with a discussion about surrendering to Jesus. Have you fully surrendered to Him, or are you still holding onto the things of the world? Our special guest, Dr. Ryan Cook, also joined us to discuss the importance of a relationship with God. Dr. Cook is an Old Testament and Hebrew professor at Moody Theological Seminary. Dr. Cook is also a key writer for Today in the Word, Moody Bible Institute’s free daily devotional, and a contributor to the Moody Handbook of Messianic Prophecy, the One Volume Seminary, and several other academic publications. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.

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Today, on Karl and Crew, we dove deeper into our “Be the Church” theme by discussing using our God-given gifts in the church. As followers of Christ, we should strive to be more than just a face at church because membership is more than attending a class; it’s spiritually engaging with our church family. Would the church body notice your absence if you missed a few Sundays? We also had special guest Jonathan Griffiths join the conversation. Jonathan is the lead pastor of the Metropolitan Bible Chuch in Ottawa, Canada. He also leads Encounter the Truth, a broadcasting ministry that produces religious programming on radio and podcasts across the United States and Canada. Jonathan has also written several books, including “Gathered for Good: God’s Good Design for the Local Church.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.

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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our “Be the Church” theme by discussing intentionality and proper heart posture when fasting and praying. We also had a special guest, Dr. Ronnie Floyd, share some insight into the importance of fasting. Dr. Floyd is a speaker, author, and encourager dedicated to uplifting and helping others become tomorrow’s leaders. He is also the host of the weekly podcast, “For Leaders Podcast with Ronnie Floyd.” He has also authored several books, including his latest, “The Supernatural Power of Prayer and Fasting: 12 Ways God Will Change Your Life- Live a Righteous and Fulfilled Life.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.

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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly “Be the Church” theme with a discussion that compared the biblical learning style of discipleship with a didactic or Socratic learning style. A didactic learning style is acquiring information from a single source/teacher through a teaching method that delivers information in a direct and structured manner, such as lectures. On the other hand, Discipleship is more of a personable, interactive, and application-based learning style mirrored from Jesus’s actions. We turned to Mark 1:35-39 to analyze Jesus’s first choice of action before starting His day. We also had our special guest, Ricky Brown, join the conversation. Ricky is the President and Founder of Speak Life. He is also a luminary, storyteller, speaker, and author. He has written the book, “The Five Hazardous Attitudes: Ways to Win the War Within.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.

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In this episode, we dive deep into the complexities of faith, doubt, and the ongoing journey of spiritual growth. We explore how it's completely normal to experience seasons of doubt and how wrestling with God is part of the process. Through a heartfelt conversation with a listener named Bill, who shares his struggles with anger towards God and confusion about his faith, we discuss how to navigate those tough emotions and find peace.

We talk about the importance of finding a Bible translation that works for you, how God is big enough to handle our emotions, and how living in community can provide the support needed to keep moving forward in faith. Whether you're dealing with doubt, wrestling with difficult emotions, or just seeking clarity in your walk with God, this episode offers encouragement, practical advice, and a reminder that you're not alone in your journey. Tune in for an honest, relatable conversation on faith, struggle, and trusting in God’s timing.

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After returning from a fruitful week at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) conference, Karl and Crew started the new month by discussing the importance of being spiritually engaged in the church. As followers of Christ, we are called to be more than bodies that show up once a week. This time of shared fellowship, worship, and teaching is to be spiritually intentional. Do you go to church to be the church or to show up? We also had a special guest, R. York Moore, share some insight on ways church leaders can make service more spiritually engaging. R. York is a speaker, revivalist, and abolitionist. R. York is also the President, CEO, and National Evangelist for the interdenominational college ministry, Coalition for Christian Outreach (CCO). He has also authored several books, including “Do Something Beautiful: The Story of Everything and a Guide to Finding Your Place In It.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.

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Today on Karl and Crew, we are airing the “Best of” from our week at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) conference in Dallas, Texas. We have compiled a few of the interviews from our guests this week. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast. The following guests joined us this week:

• Dr. Erwin Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of the Moody Church in Chicago and an author. Dr. Lutzer has authored several books including, “Eclipse of God: Our Nation’s Disastrous Search for a More Inclusive Deity (and What We Must Do About It.)” 
• Lana Silk is the Chief Executive Officer for Transform Iran, a Christian organization that shares the gospel in Iran. Lana passionately works to help bring freedom to the people of Iran through ministry and humanitarian aid. 
• Jonathan Griffiths is a lead pastor of the Metropolitan Bible Church in Canada. Jonathan also leads Encounter the Truth, a media ministry that shares the gospel through radio and podcasts in the United States and Canada. He is also an author and has written several books including, “Gathered for Good: God’s Good Design for the Local Church.”
• Christopher Beth is the founder, Chief Storyteller and Director of the Bucket Ministry, a nonprofit organization that shares the good news of Jesus along with clean water for in-need communities around the world. Christopher used to be a business consultant until he felt the call to ministry after going on a mission trip to the Brazilian Amazon with his then-high school daughter in 2012. 

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