Karl and Crew

Today, on Karl and Crew, we were broadcasting LIVE from Texas at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) conference. We had some special guests on the show today as they shared their ministry origin stories, how God is moving through the ministry now and some helpful resources. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast. The following guests joined us this morning:

• 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. 
• Marc Harper is the Director of Special Projects at Revelation Media Inc., a Christian media ministry that secures partners to create, produce and translate biblical films like The Pilgrim’s Progress. Prior to his current position, Marc was the Vice President of Development, helping to lead the launch of The Pilgrim’s Progress and iBible, a visual and interactive Bible app through Revelation Media. 
• Dr. Drew Dickens is a leader, AI expert, and scholar who has contributed to the integration of technology, spirituality and faith-based engagement. He was able to combine those things when he founded Encountering Peace, an app that provides guided meditations in the Bible, and the Encounter Podcast. Dr. Dickens has also written a book called “Whispers of the Spirit: A 40-Day Guide to Intimate Prayer,” which will be available April 1, 2025.
• Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a board-certified internal medicine physician, an international speaker, a podcast host, and the CEO of Restorasis, a health and wellness consulting agency. Dr. Dalton-Smith is also an award-winning author and just released her book, “Being Fully Known: The Joyful Satisfaction of Beholding, Becoming, and Belonging.” She also is the host of the podcast, “I Choose My Best Life.”
• Keisha Toni Russell is a constitutional lawyer with First Liberty Institute, a legal organization that defends religious liberty. Keisha is a sought-after speaker who delivers commentaries on several TV stations and she writes op-eds for various national news outlets. She has also written a new book called, “Uncommon Courage.”

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Today, on Karl and Crew, we were broadcasting LIVE from Texas at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) conference. We had some special guests on the show today as we discussed enduring adversity as followers of Christ.  You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast. The following guests joined us this morning:

• Todd Nettleton is the Vice President of Message Integration for The Voice of the Martyrs (VOM), a nonprofit organization that serves persecuted Christians around the world. He is also the host of the nonprofit’s radio program, The Voice of the Martyrs Radio. He has also been a part of the writing team for several VOM books including, “When Faith is Forbidden: 40 Days on the Frontlines with Persecuted Christians.”
• Ricky Dickson is the recently retired CEO and President of Blue Bell Creameries, an ice cream company. Ricky also has a best-selling book called, “One Scoop at a Time: Lessons from Fear to Faith,” where he reflects on the highs and lows of his 43-year career in the ice cream business.
• Colin Smith is the Founder and Teaching Pastor for Open the Bible, a national radio program. Colin is also the Senior Pastor of The Orchard Evangelical Free Church and an author. He has authored several books including, “Heaven, How I Got Here.” 
• Dannette Joy Crawford is a speaker, author, TV host and evangelist. Dannette is also the founder of Danette Crawford Ministries and its outreach, Joy Ministries. She has also authored several books including her upcoming book called, “The Power of Joy for Women,” which will be released in March 2025. 
• Captain Guy Barak is an Israel Naval Attache to the U.S. and Military Attache to the UN. Capt. Barak is at NRB today on behalf of Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF), a nonprofit that serves the soldiers who protect Israel and Jews worldwide.
• 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. 

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Today, on Karl and Crew, we were LIVE at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Conference in Texas. We had some special guests on the show today and heard stories of how they came to God and how He is still working in their lives now through ministry. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.

The following guests joined us this morning: 

• Max McLean is an award-winning actor, founder and artistic director of the New York City-based Fellowship for Performing Arts. Max also stars in the Fellowship for Performing Arts’ most recent play, C.S. Lewis On Stage: Further Up & Further In. 
• Raymond Harris is an architect, executive movie producer, venture capitalist in God’s kingdom and author. Raymond has authored the book, “Enduring Wealth, Being Rich in this World and the Next.”
• Larry Huch was once an addict but is now Pastor, advocate for Israel and Jewish people, and an author. Larry has spoken at the White House, in violent prisons, and to world leaders. He also authored the book, “From Junkie to Jerusalem-A Journey of Destiny.”
• 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.)” 
• June Hunt is the founder and Chief Servant Officer of the award-winning radio program, Hope for the Heart, where they provide guidance on the Bible and how to apply it in life. June is also a biblical counselor, speaker, singer and broadcaster. 

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In this episode, we dive deep into the Parable of the Wheat and Weeds, as told in Matthew 13. Join us as we explore the meaning behind this powerful story, where Jesus teaches about the kingdom of heaven and the ultimate separation of the righteous (the wheat) from the unrighteous (the weeds) at the end of time. The conversation reflects on the nature of faith, the challenges of identifying true believers, and the importance of focusing on being the "wheat" rather than hunting for the "weeds." We discuss why this parable, though often overlooked, carries a timely and relevant message about vigilance, grace, and trust in God's ultimate judgment. Tune in for insightful reflections and an honest conversation about living as true followers of Christ in a world filled with distractions.

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Today, on Karl and Crew, we were LIVE at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Conference in Texas. We had a couple of guests join us today to discuss how to engage the culture with Jesus. Our first guest was Natasha Crain. Natasha is a national speaker, author and blogger. She authored several books including “When Culture Hates You: Persevering for the Common Good as Christians in a Hostile Public Square.” We also had Phil Cooke join in on the conversation. Phil is a media producer, writer, speaker, author and coach who helps creative leaders influence the world! He has authored the book, “Church on Trial: How to Protect Your Congregation, Mission, and Reputation During a Crisis.” 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 theme of Faith and Culture with a discussion of the impact that culture has on society and how behind the curtain there’s a spiritual root. We had Janet Parshall join the conversation to discuss biblical boldness when confronting the culture’s impact on Christianity. Janet is the host of the national program, “In the Market with Janet Parshall” and is a national speaker on issues impacting Christians. She has also been broadcasting from the nation’s capital for over three decades. We also had Dr. Andy Bannister join us and provide some insight into the spiritual side of culture's impact on society. Dr. Bannister is the Director of Solas, a Christian charity that shares the gospel, and the host of two podcasts, “PEP Talk” and “Pod of the Gaps.” He has also authored several books including, “Have You Ever Wondered?- Finding the Everyday Clues to Meaning, Purpose, and Spirituality.” 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 deep dive into Faith and Culture as we discussed a few of the cultural trends that deviate from Biblical-based Faith. We also had Dr. Alex McFarland provide some insight into the importance of maintaining a faith-based mindset when practicing Christianity. Dr. McFarland is a religion and culture analyst and is the Director of Worldview for Charis Bible College. He has also spoken worldwide and preached in over 2,200 churches throughout North America and globally. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.

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Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme of Faith and Culture by examining how today’s church and culture align and stray from the biblical framework. We also had Dr. Adam Rasmussen join us to share statistics on faith and cultural trends. Dr. Rasmussen is a dean at Arizona Christian University and a fellow at the Cultural Research Center. His work with the culture center focuses on advancing God’s Kingdom through research and studies on cultural and biblical worldviews. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.

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On this Freedom Friday, we wrapped up our weekly theme of marriage with a powerful testimony from Ron and Jody Zappia, about how they were set free from their sin and how God used infidelity in their marriage to do it. Ron is the founding and lead pastor at Highpoint Church, a Chicagoland multi-site church, and a church planting organization, Highpoint Send Network. Ron and Jodie Zappia are marriage conference speakers and authors. They authored the book, “The Marriage Knot: 7 Choices That Keep Couples Together.” We also had Dr. Bill Thrasher talk about God’s love and how His love is sufficient. Dr. Thrasher oversees the Spiritual Formation and Discipleship Master's Program at MBI, he is an interim pastor, a professor of Bible and Theology at Moody Graduate School, and a frequent conference and retreat speaker. He also has authored several books including a Valentine’s Day Devotional called, “Putting God Back Into the Holidays.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.

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