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Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme of “What is God’s Will for My Life?” with a discussion with Wayne Kuna about shifting your perspective on everyday work as a calling from God. Wayne is an inventor, businessman, author, and pastor. He has spent 26 years in the global toy industry, both as a partner and company owner. He has also written several books, including “Work in the Light: An Interactive Guide to Transforming Your Career with New Purpose and Meaning”. We also had Dr. Heather Holleman join us to discuss the four core principles for living a life sent by God. Dr. Holleman is an Associate Teaching Professor of advanced writing at Penn State, a speaker, and author. She designs advanced writing curricula for the English Department and loves helping students thrive professionally. She also has a daily blog. Dr. Holleman has also written several books, including the award-winning book on evangelism, “Sent: Living a Life that Invites Others to Jesus.” We then had Karl pop in LIVE to give us an update from Marafa, Kenya, as he is assisting in ministry with The Timothy Initiative. You can hear 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 stamps:  Wayne Kuna Interview [05:10] Dr. Heather Holleman Interview [25:11] Karl in Kenya LIVE Update [38:23] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/ Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme of “What is God’s Will for My Life?” with a discussion with Karl Vater, who joined us to talk about discerning and responding to God’s sovereign will and his moral will. Karl has served in small-church ministry for over 40 years. He is the author of several books, including “The Church Recovery Guide”. He also hosts a biweekly podcast called The Church Lobby: Conversations on Faith & Ministry. Then we had Abdu Murray join us to share his story as he went from a committed muslim to a faith-filled follower of Christ. Abdu is a speaker, author, and attorney who specializes in addressing issues where religious faith and emerging cultural trends intersect and collide. He is also the President of Embrace the Truth. Then we had Bill Hendricks join us to discuss how our giftedness factors into God’s will for our lives. Bill is the President of The Giftedness Center, which grew out of a consulting practice he founded in 1985. He has been helping people make critical life and career decisions based on giftedness. He has also authored several books, including “The Person Called YOU: Why You’re Here, Why You Matter & What You Should Do With Your Life.” We then had Karl pop in LIVE to give us an update from Marafa, Kenya, as he is assisting in ministry with The Timothy Initiative. You can hear 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 stamps:  Karl Vater Interview [04:59] Abdu Murray Interview [24:57] Bill Hendricks Interview [42:54] Karl in Kenya LIVE Update [59:00] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/ Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Freedom Friday, we wrapped up our weekly theme of “Who Am I” with a conversation with Jay Lowder as he joined us to share his salvation story about how he was on the brink of suicide, and then the Lord intervened and took him on a journey to finding love in Christ. Jay is an author, evangelist, speaker, and ministry leader. He is also the founder of Jay Lowder Harvest Ministries, an organization dedicated to reaching diverse groups of people with the message of Jesus Christ. He has also written a few books, including “Navigate”. We then had Katherine Lee join us to talk about the new film and movement STILL HOPE, an initiative to empower individuals to get involved in the fight against human trafficking while also providing resources and support to those who have experienced trauma. Katherine is the Co-Founder of Pure Hope Foundation, a second-stage program that restores survivors and aids in ending the demand for sex trafficking. She is also the author of the book, “Interrupted-The Joy & Mystery of a God-Directed Life”. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.  Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Who Am I” with discussions about having our identity rooted in Christ. When our identity aligns with Christ, it helps us answer the question “Am I enough?” And because of Jesus’s sacrifice, we know the answer is yes. Then we had Philip Miller join us to discuss further how to find our identity in Christ rather than in the world. Philip is the Senior Pastor of Moody Church in Chicago. He can also be heard on the weekly Moody Church Hour radio broadcast on over 700 stations nationwide. You can also listen to Pastor Philip on the daily program, Living Hope, at 11 am CT, across the Moody Network. Then, we had Dr. Andy Bannister join us to discuss how to share the truth with someone in a loving and gentle way when there are opposing ideas. Dr. Bannister is the Director of Solas, and he speaks and teaches regularly throughout the UK, Europe, Canada, the USA, and the wider world. He addresses audiences of both Christians and those of all faiths, or none, on issues relating to faith, culture, politics, and society. He also hosts 2 podcasts called PEP Talk and Pod of the Gaps. He also wrote several books, including “Have you Ever Wondred? Finding the Everyday Clue to Meaning, Purpose, and Spirituality”. You can hear 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 stamps:  Philip Miller Interview [04:45] Andy Bannister Interview [22:01] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/ Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Who Am I” with discussions about living in step with the Holy Spirit. We then turned to the phone lines to ask listeners the question, “What’s something about yourself that you couldn’t see until the Holy Spirit revealed it to you? We then had Ray Comfort join us to discuss how to differentiate between doing things out of stupidity and doing things out of faith and in obedience to God. Ray is the Founder and CEO of Living Waters, which is a ministry that exists to inspire and equip Christians to fulfill the Great Commission. He also cohosts the award-winning television program, “Way of the Master”, which airs in 190 countries and he is the producer of award-winning movies that have been viewed by millions. He has also written over 100 books, including his latest, “Idiotic Things People Did in the Bible.” We then had our weekly segment, “Ally Thinks It’s Funny.” You can hear 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 stamps:  Ray Comfort Interview [05:41] Listener Stories Interview [38:25] Ally Thinks It’s Funny [51:05] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/ Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Who Am I” with discussions about boldness in sharing the gospel and answering the question, “Am I ashamed of the gospel?” We also had Dr. Emmerson Eggerich join us to discuss navigating marriage with the Lord as you experience light bulb moments with your spouse. Dr. Eggrichs is an internationally known author and speaker on marriage, parenting, communication, and related topics. Dr. Eggrichs and his wife founded Love and Respect Ministries, based on five decades of counseling and scientific and biblical research. He has also authored several books, including his newest book, "LightBulb Moments in Marriage". Then we had Dr. David Nelms join us to discuss what biblical boldness looks like, and he shared stories about persecuted brothers and sisters who stood firm on the Word of God. Dr. Nelms serves as Founder of The Timothy Initiative. He is a former senior pastor who successfully grew three churches in Maryland, Iowa, and Florida. He also received his Master of Arts from the Moody Bible Institute, a Master of Divinity from Luther Rice University, and his Doctor of Ministry from Luther Rice University. You can hear 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 stamps:  Dr. Emerson Eggerich Interview [09:50] Dr. David Nelms Interview [23:21] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/ Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Karl and Crew, the team discusses the Gospel and what it really means to be saved and receive Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Karl answers questions from listeners as we talk about many who are spiritually active, but have never had a true, saving relationship with Jesus Christ. Finally, Dr. Eric Redmond, Professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute, joins us to discuss letting go of our lives and taking hold of Jesus, allowing Him to change us.  Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Freedom Friday, we discussed our right to freedom from spiritual bondage, through Christ our saviour. We had Dean VanderMey join us to discuss the importance of understanding our right to spiritual freedom through Christ, so long as we confess our sins and forgive others. Dean VanderMey is the Executive Director of Set Free Ministries. He has expertise in. Then we had Lana Silk join us to share an update on what’s happening in Iran. Lana Silk is the President and Chief Executive Officer for Transform Iran, a Christian organization that shares the gospel in Iran. Lana passionately works to help bring freedom to the people of Iran through ministry and humanitarian aid. We then turned to the phone lines and asked listeners, “What strongholds has God pulled down in your life?” You can hear 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 stamps:  Dean VanderMey Interview [09:00] Lana Silk Interview [38:28] Listener Stories [52:30] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/ Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we had Jamie Winship join us to discuss walking in truth with God and having your identity in Christ. Jamie is a former distinguished police officer in the Washington, D.C., area. Now, he and his wife, Donna, are co-founders of Identity Exchange, a training and consulting agency that helps individuals and groups learn and apply new levels of creativity and resiliency within the framework of true identity. Then we had Greg Kelley to talk about the statistics and stories behind the unreached people groups who haven’t heard the gospel. Greg is the CEO of Unknown Nations, a ministry that works with indigenous missionaries to reach unreached people groups with the Bible. Then we had Dr. Michael Rydelnik join us to give us an update on Israel. Dr. Rydelnik is a Professor Emeritus of Jewish and Bible and an adjunct professor in the undergrad program at MBI. He is also the host and Bible teacher of “Open Line,” which airs every Saturday from 9-11 am CT on Moody Broadcasting and over 225 other stations. You can hear 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 stamps:  Jamie Winship Interview [05:23] Dr. Michael Rydelnik Interview [26:39] Greg Kelley Interview [41:38] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/ Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we discussed the importance of keeping God the center of marriage with Dan Seaborn. Dan is the Founder of Winning At Home Inc., an organization that produces media resources and hosts special events to encourage marriages and families. He has a comfortable and humorous communication style that allows him to connect easily with audiences of all ages. Through energetic and memorable presentations, Dan talks openly about family life-often sharing his own story. Then Brian Orme joined us to provide an update on our Christian families in Nigeria, China, Mozambique, and Mexico. Brian serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Global Christian Relief, bringing over eight years of senior leadership within the organization and extensive expertise in global ministry operations. Then we turned to the phone lines to ask listeners, “ God turned your heart of stone to heart of flesh…What’s the fresh thing He is doing in you?” You can hear 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 stamps:  Listener Calls [10:40] Dan Seaborn Interview [28:07] Brian Orme Interview [44:09] Ally Think It's Funny [53:30] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/ Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we discussed the power of prayer and how coming into prayer is a way to have intimacy with the Lord. Then we turned to the phone lines and asked, “Why do you believe in the power of prayer?” Then we had Jim Daly join us to share his story and how God has used it to stir his passion for helping restore biblical family structures. Jim is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Focus on the Family, which airs weekdays at 7:30 pm CT on Moody Radio. He is also the main host of the daily broadcast Focus on the Family and the host of The Refocus Podcast. He has also authored several books, including “The Good Dad”. Then Trent and Andrea Griffin joined us to discuss the impact of FamilyLife’s Weekend to Remember, a marriage getaway with the goal of oneness. Trent and Andrea are currently leading the effort to plant New City Church in St. Augustine, FL, a new church targeting one of the fastest-growing counties in the country. Andrea is also mentoring women in partnership with Parakaleo and the Church Hub. You can hear 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 stamps:  Trent and Andrea Griffith Interview [09:48] Listener Calls [16:55] Jim Daly Interview [37:38] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/ Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Karl and Crew, we celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a conversation about biblical retirement with David Szafranski. David is the President and Founder of Edgewater Investment Group. He is also the host of the podcast. “Financial Revelations”. He also wrote the book “The Sin of Retirement.” Then, we had Pastor Corey Brooks join us to provide us with an update on his progress in his Walk Across America. He is walking in order to minister to hurting communities in Chicago. Pastor Brooks is a businessman, philanthropist, songwriter, mentor, and spiritual coach. He is always the Founder and Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church of Chicago. He is also a visionary church planter and is known as the “Roof-Top Pastor”. You can hear 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 stamps:  David Szafranski Interview [08:45] Corey Brooks Interview [41:50] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/ Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Freedom Friday, we wrapped up our weekly theme of “New Year, New Focus” with the gospel! We then had Dr. Henry Cloud join us to discuss the true purpose and process of creating boundaries as outlined in the Bible, and he debunked the normalized term "ghosting." Dr. Cloud is an acclaimed leadership expert, clinical psychologist, and New York Times best-selling author. He has also written several books, including the popular book “Boundaries.”  You can hear 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 stamps:  Dr. Henry Cloud Interview [03:44] Gospel [34:00] Dr. Drew Dickens Interiew [50:37] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/ Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “New Year, New Focus” with Rob West, who joined us to discuss how to create a budget with God and find contentment in how God calls you to steward money. Rob is the host of the nationally syndicated radio program Faith and Finance LIVE, which airs weekday afternoons at 3 pm on 90.1FM. He is also the host of the Faith and Finance podcast and the FaithFi App. He is also the CEO of Kingdom Advisors, a community of financial professionals specializing in biblically wise financial advice. Rob’s latest book is a 21-day devotional called “Look at the Sparrows.” Then we had Dr. Drew Dickens join us to provide you with updates on AI in Christian music and the church. Dr. Dickens is a visionary leader, AI expert, and scholar who has significantly contributed to the intersection of technology, spirituality, and faith-based engagement. His groundbreaking dissertation on the impact of generative AI on spiritual direction has positioned him as a leader in the emerging field. He is also the founder of the Encountering Peace App and Encounter Podcast, which provide biblical meditations, resources, and dialogue. Drew has also authored the book “Whispers of the Spirit: A 40-Day Guide to Intimate Prayer.” We then asked listeners, “What do you want to see God change in your life this year?” We also turned to the phone lines to ask our listeners the question, “What single verse is most helping you focus on God’s goodness and power?” Then we had Lafon Jantz join us to talk about moving from hurt to healing. Lafon is the cofounder of The Center- A Place of Hope with her late husband, Dr. Gregg Jantz. She is also a speaker and is involved with several philanthropic organizations. She has also written a book called “Make Peace With Your Past”.  You can hear 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 stamps:  Rob West Interview [06:02] Dr. Drew Dicken Interview [24:23] Listener segment [44:51] Lafon Jantz interview [52:50] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/ Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “New Year, New Focus” with Glenna Marshall, who joined us to share tips and strategies for memorizing scripture and her personal memorization plan. Glenna is a pastor’s wife and mother of two energetic sons. She is also the author of the book, “Memorizing Scripture: The Basics, Blessings, and Benefits of Meditating on God’s Word.” Then Colin Smith joined us to discuss the life-changing, nourishing Word of God and how we receive that transformation as we dwell in His Word. Colin Smith is the Founder and teacher of the long-time, daily radio program called Open the Bible. He has also written several books, including his latest release, “Hike Through the Bible: An In-Depth Exploration”. We also used the phone lines to ask our listeners which Bible plan they are currently reading and how it’s been impacting their lives. You can hear 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 stamps:  Colin Smith Interview [06:54] Listener segment [24:28] Glenna Marshall Interview [45:50] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/ Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.