Moody Podcast Network

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Founder’s Week.” Dr. Eric Redmond , appointed the John M. Perkins Professor of Christian Community Development, Biblical Justice, Reconciliation, and Interpretation of Scripture ,  reflected on John Perkins' legacy and discussed how Christians can pursue biblical justice and reconciliation through faith, compassion, and service. Dr. Joseph S...

Most Christians want to be generous. But wanting to give and actually following through are two different things. With so many worthy causes, competing needs, and financial decisions to consider, even the best intentions can become overwhelming. Without a plan, our giving can become reactive rather than purposeful, driven more by the requests we receive than by a thoughtful understanding of how Go...

Have you shrunk God down to a pocket-sized emergency contact?  Today on BOLD STEPS , Mark Jobe challenges us to regain the awe of who God really is.  Continuing in Ecclesiastes 5, Mark lays out why delayed obedience is really disobedience ... and how a reverent fear of the Lord becomes the beginning of wisdom.  Be equipped to respond promptly when God speaks ... listen to Bold Steps with Pastor Ma...

At the peak of his career, Johnny Cash had done it all—living the ultimate rags-to-riches story of growing up on a cotton farm in the Deep South to becoming a Nashville and Hollywood sensation, singing alongside heroes like Elvis Presley and performing for several American presidents. But through all of this, Cash was troubled. In his search for peace, Cash became embroiled in controversy. But by...

Proverbs 18:11 says, “The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it a wall too high to scale.” Money can provide real protection—but it can also give us a false sense of security. In 1 Samuel 25, a wealthy man named Nabal learned just how dangerous that can be. On the next Faith & Finance Live , Rob West discusses this further. Then, it’s on to calls. That’s Faith and Finance Liv...

Our lives are filled with loss and change. How do you overcome crushing grief and sorrow? Award-winning author Johanna Rojas Vann tackles that question with a story. Sandra and her family are moving from New York City to East Nashville, and the unlikely friendship she makes there might hold the key to unlock healing in her heart. Join the conversation on Chris Fabry Live . Featured resource: Where...

While God pursues the prodigal, how do we love the mourning family? On the next Equipped with Chris Brooks , Erica Wiggenhorn offers families biblical hope and practical help as they love their prodigal children. How can we encourage those families? Don't miss Equipped . Featured resources: Loving Your Wayward Child by Erica Wiggenhorn Article: "While God Pursues the Prodigal, How Do We Love the M...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Founder’s Week.” Dr. Rick Melson , Moody Bible Institute's new president, joined us to discuss the theme behind Moody’s Founder’s Week and what attendees can expect. Next, Marcus Warner , President of Deeper Walk International and author of “ Breakthrough! ”, spoke about his book, sharing strategies that use biblical truth and neuroscience t...

“The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it a wall too high to scale.” — Proverbs 18:11 (NIV) Money can provide real protection, but it can also create a dangerous illusion of security. We may begin to believe that enough savings, investments, or possessions can shield us from whatever life brings. In 1 Samuel 25, we encounter a wealthy man named Nabal whose story illustrates...

God seldom shouts ... more often, He whispers.  Today on BOLD STEPS , Mark Jobe begins an important lesson on how we approach God.  He explores why a noisy, preoccupied mind can miss His gentle voice, and teaches that the God who knows you better than anyone is continually seeking to speak to you.  Learn to pause and listen ... on Bold Steps with Pastor Mark Jobe. Bold Steps Gift:  The Church In B...

Are we divinely “wired” to have God on our brains? Dr. Bradley Sickler will provide us with a timely theological, scientific, and philosophical assessment of the human brain, displaying the many ways in which the Gospel informs a distinctly Christian understanding of cognitive science. Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

It’s almost health insurance open enrollment time again—but what if you could skip it? For many, this is the time of year to sort through health plans, premiums, deductibles, and coverage for the year ahead. But there are alternatives to traditional health insurance where enrollment is not limited to a few weeks each year. On the next Faith & Finance Live , Rob West and Lauren Gajdek explain one o...

There’s a battle in history that changed everything. It’s a powerful story about pride, free will, evil and redemption. Co-authors Jerry Jenkins and Mark Yarbrough join us to talk about the story of creation as you’ve never imagined it. The angelic realm is shaken by a rebellion that still has ramifications today. Hear more about The Battle for Heaven and Earth on Chris Fabry Live . Featured resou...

What is systematic theology? And why does it matter? Pastor Tom Pennington helps us understand the importance of systematic theology for pastors and why it matters for the person in the pew or youth group. Don't miss Equipped with Chris Brooks . Featured resource: The Pastor and Systematic Theology by Tom Pennington October thank you gift: The Rekindled Heart: 6 Essentials for Reviving Your Faith...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Founder’s Week.” Dr. Winfred Neely , a Professor Emeritus of Old Testament, Biblical Interpretation, and Preaching at Moody Bible Institute, joined us to discuss how to overcome worry and anxiety by depending on God alone. Then Jerry Jenkins , known for writing biblical fiction, and  Mark Yarbrough , president of Dallas Theological Seminary,...

It's almost time for health insurance open enrollment again. For many families, that means sorting through premiums, deductibles, coverage options, and rising healthcare costs. But what if you didn't have to wait for open enrollment to explore a different approach? Traditional health insurance isn't the only option available to Christians. Health cost-sharing ministries offer an alternative rooted...

Could gratitude be the key that opens the door to God’s presence?  Today on BOLD STEPS , Mark Jobe concludes a lesson in Psalm 100 called Breaking Through the Gloom .  We’ll learn how to thank our way in the door, remember who we belong to, and lean on the goodness of a God who never changes. It’s time to break through the cloud layer ... listen to Bold Steps with Pastor Mark Jobe. Bold Steps Gift...

In the mid-1980’s, Dr. Hormoz Shariat and his wife prayed, "Lord, use us to save Iran!" His passion for Muslims stems, in part, from the murder of his brother, Hamraz, who was arrested in Iran at the age of sixteen on a minor political charge. After two years in jail, he was executed by firing squad. God showed Dr. Shariat the best way to respond to this tragedy was to dedicate his life to bring o...

Our culture is defined by more upgrades, more comfort, and more square footage. Despite all that “more,” so many of us are unsatisfied. That’s because contentment doesn’t come from what’s next—it’s shaped in the heart right where we are. On the next Faith & Finance Live , Rob West explains how to choose contentment—not as something accidental, but as something cultivated with Christ. Then, it’s on...

What you do when sleep won’t come? Monday on Chris Fabry Live, it’s frustrating when something you desperately need and want eludes you. Physician and author, Matt Rehrer blends medical insight with biblical wisdom to discover the physical and spiritual reasons for sleep struggles. How does sleep work? And what do our restless nights reveal about our bodies and souls? Don’t miss Chris Fabry Live ....

If you were to describe your faith as a fire, would you compare it to a blazing inferno or a flickering flame? Mark Yarbrough wants to help you rekindle the embers of your faith to burn vibrantly again. Join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks ! Featured resource: The Rekindled Heart: 6 Essentials for Reviving Your Faith by Mark Yarbrough October thank you gift: The Rekindled Heart: 6 Essentials for...

If there's one word that defines our culture, it's more . More upgrades. More comfort. More square footage. More of whatever promises to make life a little better. Yet, despite having more than previous generations could have imagined, many of us feel less satisfied than ever. Why? Because contentment doesn't come from acquiring what's next. It's cultivated in the heart, right where we are. And Sc...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “Founder’s Week.” Dr. Craig Keener , an F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary, joined us to discuss why spiritual gifts remain relevant today and to emphasize the importance of using them with discernment to build up the body of Christ. Then Dr. Brian Tucker , Associate Provost and Dean of Moody...

Feeling weighed down by all the worry and bad news around you?  Today on BOLD STEPS , Mark Jobe begins a timely message on Breaking Through the Gloom .  Like a plane climbing through the clouds, we’ll find out how to rise above the gray and feel the warmth of God’s presence again ... starting with a joyful noise.  Rediscover the joy that should mark every believer ... listen to Bold Steps with Pas...

The Bible tells us that God's mercies are new every morning. It's not just poetic language; it's who He is. Ed Stetzer talks with Scott Sauls about his book, The Mercy King: How the Kindness of Jesus Heals Your Sin, Shame and Weakness and how you can discover God's mercy.  And you don't have to fix yourself up to do it.  It's in your weakness that He draws near to heal, forgive and make you whole....