Karl and Crew

He’s one of the greatest evangelists in American history. He’s also the man behind a common Christian cultural phenomenon regarding marriage relationships. As a rule, Billy Graham never allowed himself to be alone with a woman other than his wife. Followers of Jesus have been following his example ever since. However, some Christians are now pushing back against this rule. Does it still apply today? Brian and Kathleen share listener thoughts this week, as well as thoughts from two special guests. Listen for added insights from Brian’s wife Sara, and Kathleen’s husband Nathan.

The "Pokemon Go" app came out of nowhere and is suddenly a global phenomenon. But is this game safe for Christians? Some are welcoming players into the church, while others think we shouldn't play at all. Brian and Kathleen talk about it and share a few listener thoughts.

I bet Noah wishes he had modern construction equipment when he built the ark. Well, the ministry Answers in Genesis went all out building a full-scale replica of Noah’s Ark. Many Christians are celebrating the accomplishment and flocking to visit. Meanwhile, secular media outlets are publishing harsh critiques and highlighting the cost. What should followers of Jesus make of all this? Brian and Kathleen explore their thoughts, and offer listener responses as well.

Could you make it for an entire day without the internet? How about a week? A month? If we’re honest, many of us would struggle to function even for a few hours without internet access. That being the case, what do we do with those who can’t afford to get connected at home? Could home internet access even be considered a Biblical issue of justice for the poor? Brian and Kathleen talk about a growing shift in thinking about what qualifies as a household utility.

Informally speaking, Billy Graham was the primary leader for Evangelical Christians for decades. The Washington Post thinks they’ve identified someone who will fill that same role for Millennial followers of Jesus. But do they even need a leader? Brian and Kathleen talk about it and share listener comments in this week’s episode.

Kathleen loves emojis! She’s not alone. It’s become an expected addition to any text message. But should this creep into our professional emails, college papers…or even the Bible? You won’t be surprised to learn that someone recently released a Bible translated partially using emojis. Brian and Kathleen share listener comments and explore whether this should be spiritually acceptable.

It’s the worst mass shooting in American history. As we all seek to understand why this happened, fingers are pointing in different directions. Some of them are pointing at Christians. How can we respond to this, and what’s the path forward? Brian and Kathleen take you beyond the clichés with honest conversation.

A prominent Christian was recently criticized online for rapping along with Vanilla Ice on a national TV show. As fun as that may sound, not everyone thinks Christians should associate with secular music. Can we listen to it? Should we admit it? Brian and Kathleen sing your favorite 90’s hits, and tackle this touchy subject.

Public displays of affection at the mall are one thing. But what about PDAs at church? Is there any place for showing affection to your spouse during a worship service? Listen for a few embarrassing stories from Brian and Kathleen, as well as comments from callers.

Almost every church does it. The annual short term missions trip is really popular. But are we actually helping anybody? Perhaps we need not look further than our own backyard.