Karl and Crew

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our theme, “First Principle,” where we explored the difference between decision and surrender. Dannah Gresh , author of “ And the Bride Wore White ,” shared insights on purity culture, emphasizing that true purity is found in Christ and urging the Church to embrace a biblical vision of sexual integrity with both truth and grace. Dr. John...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “First Principle,” and explained why religion can't save people. Phil Shappard served over 30 years as National Operations Manager of Moody Radio. He reflected on Moody Radio’s 100-year legacy, sharing stories of the ministry’s humble beginnings, technological innovation, and unwavering commitment to proclaiming the go...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “First Principle,” and posed the thought-provoking question, “Can you go to church for years and not know Christ?” The President and Chief Executive Officer of Transform Iran , Lana Silk, explained why many Iranians see the current conflict differently from how it’s portrayed in the West and shared how believers...

Today on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme, “The Anxious Generation,” by asking: What are you carrying today that you need to lay down? Dr. Joseph Stowell , former president of Moody Bible Institute, reflected on Moody Radio’s response to 9/11 and pointed listeners to God’s sovereignty and the hope of the gospel. Bruce Everhart , Vice President and Chief Develop...

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “The Anxious Generation,” exploring God's prescription for peace. Dr. Winfred Neely , the Professor Emeritus of Old Testament, Biblical Interpretation, and Preaching at Moody Bible Institute, joined us to unpack what agape love truly means and shared how to love others in a way that reflects the heart and character of God. He wrote...

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “The Anxious Generation,” focusing on how fear can rewire the brain. We had Dr. Fuz Rana , the President, CEO, and Senior Scholar at Reasons to Believe , as our guest. He discussed how God designed our brains to respond to fear and offered hope through His truth and the work of the Holy Spirit. Additionally, Dr. John Mabus , Associ...

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “The Anxious Generation,” exploring the question, “Is social media shaping our lives more than Jesus?” Drew Dickens , an AI expert, joined us to unpack the subtle ways technology shapes our hearts and challenged us to remain intentional followers of Jesus in an AI-driven world. Next, Arlene Pellicane , host of the Happy...

Today on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “The Anxious Generation,” by exploring the question, “Why are we all feeling so exhausted?” A board-certified internal medicine physician, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith , joined us to discuss seven ways to Sabbath, allowing God to refill areas of our lives that are depleted. She is the author of “Sacred Rest: Recover...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme, "Living Free," focusing on being living dangerously Free. Dr. Sam Storms joined us to explore how the Holy Spirit empowers believers to live boldly for Christ. Looking at Acts 4, we discussed what it means to be filled with the Spirit, trust God’s sovereignty, and find the courage to proclaim the gospel faithfully. Dr. Storms is the fo...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Living Free." The Professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute, Dr. Jim Coakley , joined us to discuss Galatians 5, the contrast between the works of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit, and how true believers can walk in true freedom through the Spirit’s Power. He has written “ 14 Fresh Ways to Enjoy the Bible .” Lori Wil...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Living Free," focusing on being free from people-pleasing. Debra Fileta , a faith-based professional counselor, joined us to talk about people-pleasing, why it often comes from fear and unmet needs, and how believers can learn to seek God’s approval above everyone else’s. Additionally, we had the President of the Pacific Garden M...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Living Free," focusing on being free from shame. We examined the passage, John 8:1-11. The founder of Love & Truth Network , Garry Ingraham , joined us to talk about sexual brokenness, biblical identity, and why real healing requires both obedience to Christ and an honest Christian community. Gary is the author of "Am I Gay? Coming Out o...

Today on Karl and Crew, we launched our weekly theme, "Living Free," focusing on being free even when you feel stuck. We examined Philippians 2:12-13. Daniel Darling joined us to discuss Galatians 5 and how outward religion can sometimes keep believers from resting in Christ. Daniel is the author of “In Defense of Christian Patriotism.” Drew Dyck , an acquisitions editor with Moody Pub...

Today on Karl and Crew, we shared some of our Best Of. Rachel Faulkner talked about finding strength in loss, Lisa Anderson discussed singleness, and Dr. Mikel Del Rosario addressed whether Jesus truly claimed to be God. You can listen to the highlights of today’s program on the "Karl and Crew Showcast." If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme, "Dependence on God." We were joined by Kevan Chandler , founder of We Carry Kevan, and Tommy Shelton , pastor of Live Oaks Bible Church. They discussed how our needs can invite deeper fellowship and dependence on God. They are the Author of “ The Hospitality of Need .” Additionally, Ron Block , the author of “ Abiding Depen...

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Dependence on God." Paul Miller is Executive Director of seeJesus . He joined us to talk about developing a praying life marked by childlike dependence on God. Then, Pastor Nate Pickowicz of Harvest Bible Church joined us to talk about spiritual depression and how believers can seek joy and strength in Christ through God’s Word. Nate is...

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Dependence on God." Dean Vander Mey , the executive director of Set Free Ministries, joined us to discuss finding true freedom in Christ through confession, repentance, and living in God's truth. We also welcomed Becky Beresford , author of " She Believed He Could, So She Did ," to talk about replacing popular self-empowerment messages with t...

Today on Karl and Crew, we launched our weekly theme, “Dependence on God.” Rob West joined us to discuss the reasons churches collect money. He acknowledged the ways giving has sometimes been misused, while explaining how biblical generosity supports the church's work, reflects our trust in God, and enables believers to participate in His kingdom mission. Rob is the host of the radio p...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme, "Temptation," by discussing various temptations with experts in their fields and how they overcome them. Dr. Winfred Neely joined us to discuss the temptation to manage worry in our own strength. He explained the difference between worry and concern and how believers can experience God’s peace by drawing near to Him in faith. Dr. Neely...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Temptation," by discussing various temptations with experts in their respective fields and how they overcome them. Our first guest, Anne Graham Lotz, joined us to talk about the subtle temptations believers face, explaining how self-consciousness, self-reliance, and spiritual laziness can pull us away from faith, even as God calls us to focu...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Temptation," by discussing various temptations with experts in their respective fields and how they overcome them. Our first guest, Kathi Lipp, joined us to talk about the temptation to hold on to clutter “just in case,” explaining how fear, anxiety, and constant pressure to upgrade can keep us from trusting God’s provision...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Temptation," by discussing various temptations with experts in their respective fields and how they overcome them. Abdu Murray joined us to discuss toxic empathy and biblical compassion. He explained how believers can speak truth with love, resist tribalism, and follow Jesus' example of caring for others without enabling harmful behaviors. A...

Today on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “Temptation,” by discussing various temptations with experts in their respective fields and how they overcome them. Our first guest, Dr. David Nelms , spoke about the temptation of pride in ministry. He emphasized the importance of giving God the glory, empowering others, and resisting the urge to protect one’s position or s...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme, "Chivalry." Dr. Alex McFarland joined us to discuss the rise of the manosphere and the confusion surrounding masculinity. He explained that biblical manhood is not about passivity or toxicity, but rather a life characterized by virtue, sacrifice, responsibility, and devotion to God and family. Dr. McFarland is a Christian apologist, author,...

Today, we continued with Chivalry Week. John Fuller is President of the Audio Team at Focus on the Family and co-host of the daily broadcast, Focus on the Family.   He joined us to talk about his book, "First-Time Dad: The Stuff You Really Need to Know," and parental relationships with adult children.  How important are love, humility, and respect when it comes to chivalry?  Author,...