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Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme of “Fathers in the Bible” by discussing the greatest father of all, God. We turned to Luke 15:11-24 to analyze the parable of the Prodigal Son, as it relates to the rejoice and warm embrace our Heavenly Father has waiting for us whenever we come to Him. Our Heavenly Father wants an intimate and devoted relationship with us all, but we have to cast away the things of the world and submit to Him as the Prodigal son did when returning to his father. We also heard from Anne Graham Lotz, who shared her memorable moments with her Dad, Billy Graham, before his passing. Anne is known for her deep biblical wisdom, as she speaks globally and was called “the best preacher in the family” by her late father. We also had Karl pop in from Burundi, East Africa, to provide us with an update on what’s going on there. Then we heard a testimony from one of the listeners in the Boom Crew, Josiah. You can hear the highlights of today’s prog

Today, Karl and Crew continued the weekly theme of “Fathers in the Bible” by discussing how God can break generational curses passed down through families. As followers of Christ, we have a Father who can deliver us from wicked patterns, so long as we turn to Him for guidance. We see this in 2 Kings 21, where we read about King Manasseh, the most wicked king in the Bible. Manasseh chose to do evil in the sight of the Lord, and after his reign, one of his sons, Amon, followed in his footsteps; however, his grandson, Josiah, broke the pattern and sought the Lord throughout his reign as king. We also heard similar stories from our listeners as they called to share how they chose a different path than their family when pursuing the Lord. We then spoke with David Stephens about the importance of discipleship with younger believers. David is a pastor, speaker, and coach with nearly 20 years of experience leading and discipling young adults. He has also authored the book “Getting It Together: 10 Le

Today on Karl and Crew, we analyzed the fatherly demeanor of Jesus and Jairus in Mark Chapter 5. In verses 21-43 of the chapter, we see Jesus heal a bleeding woman and restore life to Jairus’s daughter in a nurturing and loving manner. We also see Jairus's unwavering faith as he patiently trusts Jesus’s healing power over his daughter. Then we had Ann Wilson join us to provide some insight on the importance of affirming your partner in marriage. Ann and her husband, Dave, are the co-hosts of Family Life Today, which airs weekly at 11 am on 90.1 FM. They’ve been married for over 44 years and have spent three decades teaching and mentoring couples and parents nationally. The duo has also authored several books, including “How to Speak to Your Husband When All You Want to Do Is Yell at Him.” We also had a surprise phone call from Karl, who is working with other Pastors in Burundi, East Africa. Then we had Chris Fabry join us. Chris is an award-winning author and radio personality. H

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of Fathers in the Bible as we flipped to Exodus 18 to analyze Moses and his father-in-law, Jethro, as father-figures. We saw how Jethro provided counsel to Moses regarding his leadership, and because of the context of their relationship and who Jethro was, Moses was humble and receptive to it. Often, God places father-figures in our lives to help guide and counsel us because they may have experience or wisdom in areas we may not. We turned to the phone lines to hear about the father-figures in the lives of our listeners and how they impacted their lives. We also had Ron Deal join us to discuss the role and significance of a non-biological father figure, the step-dad. Ron is a best-selling author, licensed marriage and family therapist, podcaster, and popular conference speaker. He is also the Founder and President of Smart Stepfamilies and Director of Blended, a division of Family Life. Ron has authored several books, including “The Smart Stepdad.&rd

Today on Karl and Crew, we discussed how to understand intimacy and marital sex through the lens of God with Dr. Juli Slattery. Dr. Slattery is a clinical psychologist, author, President, and Co-founder of the women’s ministry, Authentic Intimacy. She also hosts a weekly podcast, Java with Juli. Juli also has a video series called “Making Sense of God and Sex.” We also analyzed the role of Noah in Genesis Chapter 6, as a Father, Husband, and Faithful servant to God. Then, we wrapped up with Dr. Charles Stone, who discussed the different kinds of stress and how to deal with them per the Bible. Dr. Stone is a pastor and a coach consultant to pastors and leaders. He has also authored the book “ Stress Less.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Freedom Friday, we celebrated the freedom that comes from having a relationship with Jesus and no longer being in darkness. Sometimes, we can do all the right things but remain lost. We could attend church every Sunday, participate in Bible Study, sing with the choir, volunteer,  etc., but still not know who Christ is. The testimonies shared by Karl and Crew this week shed some light on how each member had a false sense of salvation at a point in their walk with Christ. Today, we asked our listeners to share their coming-to-Christ stories. Was there a time when you were in church but didn’t know Christ? You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme of stories with a testimony from one of our co-hosts, Ally Domercant. She shared with us how the Lord opened her eyes, showed her grace, and delivered her from a self-righteous and perfectionist mindset. We also had Reverend Stefano Fehr talk about the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Reverend Fehr is the President of Call of Hope, a ministry among Muslims for over 100 years. He also serves on the board of directors of the Committees of Evangelical Karmel Mission in Germany, Switzerland, and Lebanon. He also works with more than 200 believers of Indigenous Muslim background. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of stories with a testimony from one of our co-hosts, Karl Clauson. He shared with us how God’s grace delivered him out of a raging cocaine addiction. We also had Dr. Sam Storms join us to discuss the current state of Cultural Christianity. Dr. Storm is the founder and president of Enjoying God Ministries and serves on the Council of the Gospel Coalition. He is also the Executive Director of the Convergence Church Network. Dr. Storm has also authored several books, including “Understanding Prayer: Biblical Foundations and Practical Guidance for Seeking God.” We also shared a few laughs with Ally during “Ally Thinks It’s Funny”, a segment where Ally tells Dad jokes. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we started our week off with a testimony from Super Di. She shared how Jesus took the weight of her trauma and pain and freed her from the heavy burden of anger. When we repent and turn from our sins, Jesus relieves us and guides us to freedom from bondage. We also had Dr. Jim Coakley join us to share about the Today in the Word he wrote based on animals. Dr. Coakley is a professor at Moody Bible Institute in the Bible and Theology department. He is also an elder at 180 Chicago and a member of the Evangelical Theological Society. He also wrote Today in the Word for June, focusing on Animals and the Bible. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we heard Young Thunder’s testimony. He shared with us how the Lord revealed and led him out of the hallucination of salvation. The Hallucination of Salvation is the belief of having salvation without knowing, living for, and having a relationship with Jesus. We also had Dr. Michael Rydelnik as a guest today. Dr. Rydelnik is a Professor of Jewish Studies and Bible and Academic Dean at Moody Bible Institute. He also hosts the radio program, Open Line, which airs every Saturday on 90.1 WMBI and other stations from 9-11 am CT. He is also a contributor and co-editor on The Moody Bible Commentary and The Moody Handbook of Messianic Prophecy. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme of “Abide in God” by discussing how, when we abide in Him, we experience fruitfulness, whether it be changes in our perspectives or actions. Romans 6:20 tells us that when we submit to the Lord, we produce fruit that leads to everlasting life. What was the most significant “change of fruit” you noticed when you experienced new life in Christ? We had a few listeners call in and share the fruitfulness they’ve experienced after coming to Christ. Chip Ingram also joined us in sharing the beauty of embracing the God-given gift of joy. Chip has been a pastor, author, and teacher for over 30 years. He is also the CEO and Teaching Pastor of Living on the Edge, an international teaching and discipleship ministry. Chip has authored several books, including “I Choose Joy: Change Your Perspective, Change Your Life.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Abide in God” by discussing the three baits that Satan uses to get us out of proximity with God. We looked at John 15, where Jesus says that we must remain connected to Him to produce fruit and that without Him, we produce nothing. Satan doesn’t want us to be connected and will try to lead us away from Jesus. We turned to Matthew 4, where we analyzed the three ways Satan tried to separate Jesus from God and how he tries to do the same to us. Oftentimes, Satan will use the Hallucination of Salvation to deter us from abiding in God. Phillip Miller joined the conversation and provided insight into how being connected and having our identity rooted in Christ is imperative. Philip is the Senior Pastor of the Moody Church. He can also be heard on the weekly “Moody Church Hour” nationwide radio broadcast on 90.1-WMBI-FM on Sundays at 10 am. Philip also has over 15 years of ministry experience. We also had Susie Larson join us to

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of Abiding in God by discussing how having proximity to Jesus allows us to bear much fruit, and we discussed what it looks like to abide in Him with Greg Dempster. Greg is the Founder and Director of ChristLife Ministries, an organization that transforms Christian leaders from various denominational backgrounds. We turned to John 15 to analyze Jesus’s metaphor of the grapevine. His metaphor demonstrates the structure of a spiritual circuit breaker, where our source is God, and we bear fruit when we are connected to Him and Jesus. The Father is the Gardener, Jesus is the grapevine, and we are the branches. We also had Lori Ridder come in and share her testimony. Lori is the Executive Assistant to Karl at 180 Chicago, a multi-location church where Karl is the Senior Pastor. She has also led two successful webinars on the connection between faith and fitness, including her own journey, weight loss, spiritual strength, and lifelong healthy choices. You

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off the week with a discussion about bearing fruit when abiding in Christ with Dr. Erwin Lutzer. How do we abide in Christ? We learn to abide in Him when we dwell in His Word and become solely dependent on Him. When we do this, we will be able to bear fruit. We turned to John 10:10, which tells us that despite the enemy’s schemes, the Lord wants a fruitful life for us. Dr. Lutzer is the Pastor Emeritus at Moody Church. He has also authored several books. We also had Rob West join us to discuss how to be good stewards of the money God has given us. Rob is the host of the nationally syndicated radio program “Faith and Finance LIVE” that airs weekday afternoons at 3 pm on 90.1 FM. He is also the host of the podcast for the show and the FaithFi App. Rob is also the CEO of Kingdom Advisors, a community of financial professionals who are specialists in sharing biblically wise financial advice. He has also written a 21-day devotional called “Look at the Spar

Today on Karl and Crew, the team was out for the Memorial Day Weekend, but they left some great content to help you take your next step with Jesus. Karl and Ally talked with Dr. Hormoz Shariat, Founder of Iran Alive Ministries, about the growing church in Iran. The team also spoke about the power of our testimonies and three of the most important things to know about God's will. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly “Who Are You” theme by discussing the importance of staying anchored in Christ with Greg Dempster. Greg Dempster is the Founder and Director of ChristLife Ministries, a ministry devoted to transforming Christian leaders from various denominational backgrounds. Greg shared how ChristLife Ministries helps leaders stay anchored when distractions arise. As followers of Christ, we often have to deny our flesh, resist the enemy, and remain unconformed to this world to prevent ourselves from drifting away from Christ. What mindset shift have you had to fight against to stay anchored in Christ? Our listeners also chimed in to answer the question.  You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly “Who Are You” theme by discussing the importance of having your identity rooted in Christ. Dr. Richard Blackaby joined the conversation and provided insight into how, when our identity is rooted in God, we experience Him and His nature personally. Dr. Blackaby is the President of Blackaby Ministries International. He also travels internationally, speaking on spiritual leadership in the home, church, and marketplace. He also speaks to spiritual awakening, experiencing God, and the Christian Life. He also has a podcast called The Richard Blackaby Leadership Podcast. Dr. Blackaby has also served as a Senior Pastor and Seminary President. We also had Dr. Mitch Glaser join us to discuss the recent killing of Israeli Embassy staff members and the current rise of anti-semitism. Dr. Glaser has been the President of Chosen People Ministries since 1997. Chosen People Ministries is the oldest and largest Messianic mission in the United States. He also authored

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Who Are You” with a discussion about identifying and healing from trauma with Jesus with Dr. Dan Allender. Dr. Allender is a counseling psychologist whose services have focused on marriage, trauma, and sexual abuse for over 47 years. He is also a Professor of Counseling Psychology at the Seattle School. Dr. Allender is also the cofounder of The Allender Center, where Dr. Allender’s teaching, training, and writing can help others with a vision of healing and transformation. He has also written several books, including “The Deep-Rooted Marriage.” We also heard a new set of Dad jokes during “Ally Thinks It’s Funny.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly “Who Are You” theme by discussing the safety and transformation of having your identity in Christ with Philip Miller. Philip Miller is the Senior Pastor of the Moody Church. He is a visionary leader with over 15 years of ministry experience. Philip can be heard on the weekly Moody Church Hour radio broadcast on over 700 stations nationwide every Sunday at 10 am on 90.1-WMBI-FM. We also heard from our listeners about how Christ's transformation changed their career trajectory. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off a new weekly theme, "Who Are You?" and discussed what's next as a secure follower of Christ.  Being secure in God's love and eternal security doesn't mean a life of wild abandonment.  What do we do?  How do we live?  Our special guest was Dr. Michael Rydelnik, MBI Professor, host of Open Line, and author.  He unpacked one of his blogs called "Now That I'm Secure...".  Karl also shared a valuable lesson and story about his grandfather.  You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.  Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.