Moody Podcast Network

Today on Karl and Crew, we brought you some of our Best-of conversations about handling pressure. Steve Norman shared how to support the people closest to us without carrying what God never asked us to carry. Greg Dempster discussed where we run when pressure and failure hit, and Nicole Suvar shared how our identity in Christ helps us find peace when life feels overwhelming. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.

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Steve Norman [ 09:25 ]
Greg Dempster [ 25:03]
Nicole Suvar [ 39:05 ]

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He was born in a little Texas town 92 years ago. His early life was marked by striving to earn favor. But through a series of events, he was awakened to the grace of God. And that concept of grace affected the rest of his life. On this edition of Chris Fabry Live, the passion, the ministry, and the voice of Chuck Swindoll. Plus, from for KING + COUNTRY, Joel Smallbone talks about a cinematic new project. Don’t miss the conversations!

Featured resources:
Awakened by Grace: The Life Story of Chuck Swindoll by Charles R. Swindoll
Film: Drummer Boy

October thank you gift:
Consider Jesus: Meditations on the Person and Work of Christ by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth

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No matter your circumstances or feelings, one thing never changes: God is with you. Pastor Robert Morgan discovered this through the years he cared for his wife with multiple sclerosis. Join us as Robert draws on that hard-won faith to show us that God is present even in times of transition, loss, or doubt.

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Money can be a wonderful servant—or a terrible master. Money touches nearly every part of our lives. Through Scripture, we realize it also reveals something much deeper: what we treasure, whom we trust, and ultimately, whom we serve. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Randy Alcorn joins Rob West to talk about why the Bible has so much to say about money—and why that’s a good thing. Then, it’s on to calls. That’s Faith & Finance Live, biblical wisdom for your financial decisions. That’s weekdays at 4pm Eastern/3pm Central on Moody Radio.

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Today is part 1 of a two-part feature highlighting the inauguration ceremony to install Dr. Rick Melson as the 11th president of the Moody Bible Institute.  As MBI celebrates 140 years in the service of training men and women for service to Jesus Christ we look forward to all that God has for Dr. Melson and the Moody Bible Institute!

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The gospel of the early church turned the world upside down. But the gospel preached today is often a far cry from the one that set the world on fire. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, pastor and radio host Karl Clauson will show us the truth about salvation, discipleship, and the gospel that still has the power to change everything. Don’t miss the conversation!

Featured resources:
The Unstoppable Gospel by Karl Clauson

October thank you gift:
The Rekindled Heart: 6 Essentials for Reviving Your Faith by Mark Yarbrough

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Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “The Church - Near and Far.”  Dr. Gary Chapman, author of “The 5 Love Languages,” joined us to explain how understanding the five love languages and intentionally expressing love can strengthen marriages and relationships. Stefano Fehr, President of “Call of Hope,” shared how the ministry reaches Muslims with the gospel, provides humanitarian aid, and witnesses lives transformed despite persecution. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.

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Devotional [ 11:14 ]
Dr. Gary Chapman [ 20:00 ]
Stefano Fehr [ 28:57 ]
Clip from Founder’s Week [ 39:40 ]

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Money can be a wonderful servant or a terrible master. It touches nearly every part of our lives, influencing our decisions, shaping our priorities, and often revealing what matters most to us.

But have you ever wondered why the Bible has so much to say about it?

According to bestselling author Randy Alcorn, Founder and Director of Eternal Perspective Ministries, the answer has less to do with money itself and more to do with what money reveals about our hearts.

On today’s show, Randy joined us to share insights from his forthcoming 31-day devotional with FaithFi, exploring why God's wisdom about money ultimately invites greater freedom, contentment, and joy.

Scripture addresses money and possessions with remarkable frequency. From the wisdom of Proverbs to the teachings of Jesus, financial stewardship appears throughout the biblical narrative.

Why does God devote so much attention to something we might consider merely practical?

Because money is never just about money. "What we do with our money is an indication of where our heart is," Randy explains.

Jesus makes this connection in Matthew 6:21: "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

Our financial decisions reveal what we value, what we trust, and where we seek security. They can expose our fears and misplaced priorities, but they can also express worship, compassion, and love for our neighbors.

The danger comes when we separate our financial lives from our spiritual lives.

We may think of prayer, worship, and Bible study as spiritual activities, while treating budgets, careers, and purchases as entirely different matters. Yet Scripture makes no such distinction.

We live one life before the Lord, and every part of it belongs to Him.

That means managing money isn't simply an exercise in financial responsibility. It's an opportunity to grow in discipleship, learning to trust God and use His provision for purposes that reflect His character.

Some of Scripture's teachings about money can make us uncomfortable.

Jesus warns against greed, challenges misplaced trust in wealth, and calls His followers to a life of generosity. These teachings sometimes confront attitudes we'd rather leave unexamined. But Randy encourages us to see that discomfort differently.

Drawing from Proverbs 27:6, which says, "Faithful are the wounds of a friend," he reminds us that loving correction is often necessary for genuine growth.

Just as a trusted friend may lovingly confront something harmful in our lives, God's Word exposes what threatens our relationship with Him.

"The Holy Spirit loves to expose our idols, and it's not to humiliate us. It's to liberate us from those idols," Randy says.

That distinction matters. God's instructions about money aren't designed to burden us with guilt or deprive us of enjoyment. They're intended to free us from trusting in something that cannot ultimately satisfy.

When money becomes our source of identity, security, or significance, it demands more than it can ever deliver. But when money takes its rightful place as a gift from God, it becomes a powerful instrument for worship, generosity, and compassion.

One of the most persistent promises of our culture is that greater prosperity will bring greater happiness. 

We imagine how much better life will be when we purchase a new home, receive a salary increase, take a dream vacation, or finally reach a particular financial milestone. And while those experiences can bring genuine enjoyment, their ability to satisfy us is limited.

Randy observes that, as we grow older, we often disco

Jesus knew how the story would end ... and He still wept. Today on BOLD STEPS, Mark Jobe continues our journey through John 11. We’ll see that a personal setback doesn’t mean God is absent, and that the God who may postpone His miracle also feels the pain in your heart. Discover the God who walks with you through it all ... listen to Bold Steps with Pastor Mark Jobe.

Bold Steps Gift: The Church In Babylon: Heeding the Call to Be a Light in the Darkness - Erwin Lutzer and Ed Stetzer

Visit or watch Mark Jobe at New Life Community Church

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When you talk with friends or colleagues, do you ask them questions?  Do you seek to know them deeper by the questions that you ask?  Jesus was the ultimate question-asker, getting the people he met to think more deeply about their lives.  Ed Stetzer talks with J.R. Briggs about his book, The Art of Asking Better Questions: Pursuing Stronger Relationships, Healthier Leadership and Deeper Faith and how we can learn to ask better questions that can improve your life and the lives of those around you on Ed Stetzer Live.

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