Where were you when God got a hold of your heart? Today, on Karl and Crew, we celebrated Freedom Friday with stories from the Boom Crew about when and where they met Jesus and surrendered their lives to Him. This morning's guest was Dallas Jenkins, creator of the hit series The Chosen. He recently directed a feature-length film adaptation of the book The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Check it out—it just might become your new favorite Christmas movie! Operation Christmas Child is underway,...

Today, on Karl and Crew, it was day 2 of our partnership with Trans World Radio (TWR). The theme is "Cuba Needs Jesus!" The Caribbean island is in crisis. Just as food, water, medicine, and other critical supplies are air-dropped into areas ravaged by natural disasters, TWR can air-drop gospel messages to nourish, comfort, and heal souls bruised and battered by spiritual crisis. Through these broadcasts, God can speak his words into people's lives, searching for answers, inspiring them to...

Today, on Karl and Crew, it was day 1 of our partnership with Trans World Radio (TWR). The theme is "Cuba Needs Jesus!" The Caribbean island is in crisis. Just as food, water, medicine, and other critical supplies are air-dropped into areas ravaged by natural disasters, TWR can air-drop gospel messages to nourish, comfort, and heal souls bruised and battered by spiritual crisis. Through these broadcasts, God can speak his words into people's lives, searching for answers, inspiring them to...

Would you believe that 90 percent of Christians have been reached with the Gospel outside of the four walls of the church? Today, on Karl and Crew, we spent the morning listening to stories from the Boom Crew about when they first heard the Gospel and surrendered to Christ. We also heard stories about wonderful opportunity to get into the Christmas spirit called Operation Christmas Child. Samaritan's Purse sends gift-filled shoeboxes to children in need worldwide with the message of the...

What's the secret to having more confidence? Good posture? A sharp new outfit? Today, on Karl and Crew, we discussed an eye-opening series of passages from 1 John about two kinds of confidence that every believer needs. We also gave a resource that will help you realize the truth of your identity in Christ. We talked about biblical ethics with our guest, Dr. Mikel Del Rosario, a professor at MBI and host of the podcast The Apologetics Guy. Dr. Del Rosario's passion is to help Christians...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our theme, "Positioned for Power." Brokenness is the ultimate positioning for God's power. Our Scripture references this morning were John 12:24-25 and Psalm 51:6. We heard some honest stories from listeners about times when God had them take a good hard look at themselves. We hope today's discussion encourages you to ask God to search your heart, teaching you wisdom "in that secret place." Finally, today is the last day to register for the Summit on...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our theme, "Positioned for Power." Our Scripture reference was 2 Corinthians 5:7. We discussed the fine line between walking by faith and living recklessly, and Karl took us to Alaska to illustrate how taking risks can force us to cling to God with renewed vigor. We also heard stories from listeners about the risk God called them to take and how they saw God working in that. Finally, don't miss the upcoming Summit on Opposing Antisemitism on November 9 at...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we discussed how we are ambassadors for Christ. We live in a world that needs to hear some good news, and we want to encourage you to live on mission, walking in humility and dependence on God today as you share the hope of the Gospel. Our Scripture reference was 2 Corinthians 5:17-20. Through Jesus, we have been reconciled to God. Through Jesus, we are new creations! Talk about GOOD NEWS! You can listen to all the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew...

Is your heart troubled today? Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our theme, "Positioned for Power." We went to John 14:1- 6 to see how a troubled heart can help us by reminding us to run to Jesus for comfort. We talked with guest Dr. Bill Thrasher about the awesome power of prayer, as it is our direct line to the throneroom of God. Finally, don't miss the upcoming Summit on Opposing Antisemitism on November 9 at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. For more information and to register for...

What is the one virtue that gives birth to all others? Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off a new weekly theme, "Positioned for Power." We discussed how humility puts us in position to glorify God, and that humility begins with being secure in our identity in Christ. We referenced Philippians 2:1-8. But first, we had fun talking about Young Thunder's excitement about his first Christmas as a dad. And according to listeners in the Boom Crew, he's not the only one! Finally, it was time for...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our discussion on John 15 by taking a closer look at verse 6. What does it mean to be a branch that is thrown away? We shared a link to a great resource from John Piper that will help you understand this passage even further. But first, we heard a special interview from Ally's Snapshot Testimony podcast. She talked with award-winning singer/songwriter and worship leader Michael Cochren about his journey to authentically abiding in Christ. Check out all...

What's the difference between success and fruitfulness? Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our deep dive into John 15, looking specifically at verse 8 and the word "glory." One thing about fruit is that it always brings glory to God, and the fruit we see in our lives is always the result of abiding in Christ! Our guest this morning was Tod Nettleton from Voice of the Martyrs. He told us all about the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Christian, coming up on Sunday, November...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our discussion about abiding, specifically the process of being "pruned" as followers of Jesus. We highlighted an illuminating verse in John 15 that is often overlooked. We also referenced John 13:3-10, and we gave out a link to a resource that will help you determine whether or not you are abiding in Christ. Our guest was Stacey Womack, the founder and executive director of Abuse Recovery Ministry and Services (ARMS). She and the crew talked about...

What do you really want out of life? Many would say that they want their life to count for something. Today, on Karl and Crew, we returned to John 15 to highlight the one and only way we can make our lives fruitful. Our guest this morning was Stefano Fehr. He is a speaker, author, and president of Call of Hope US. This ministry works to make the Gospel accessible to Muslims through creative media, relational evangelism, discipleship, humanitarian aid, and church-planting initiatives. We also...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we discussed John 15. What does Jesus mean when He says He is the One True Vine? We heard from Karl, who is traveling with Trans World Radio and getting a firsthand look at their outreach ministry.  Today was also "Ask Pastor Karl." Have a question, then email your question to [email protected].  Finally, our special guest was Jill Savage.  She is an award-winning author, blogger, international speaker, and podcaster (The No More Perfect Podcast).  Jill shared...

Welcome to Freedom Friday on Karl and Crew! Today, we explored the impact of hearing the Gospel and the various unique places where we and our listeners have received it. We also talked about the ministry of Trans World Radio, which delivers the Gospel to remote areas worldwide. Our guest this morning was author and evangelist Anne Graham Lotz. She shared her insights on understanding and trusting God's character. You can listen to her share the keynote speech tonight at the closing session...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we welcomed Pastor, speaker, and evangelist Dr. Crawford Loritts. He and the crew discussed the dangers of being drawn away from our first love and the importance of humility and gratitude in keeping us spiritually accountable. You can watch Dr. Loritts deliver a message on this topic tonight at MBI Founder's Week, the nation's largest and longest-running free Bible conference. Next, we talked about redeeming our time with a resource from Karl's book, The Seven...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we talked with special guest Dr. Gene Getz, a Moody graduate, former professor, and author of over 60 books. We discussed his book, Sharpening the Focus of the Church, which offers positive, biblical solutions to the problems facing the Church today, with practical advice for finding solutions to contemporary questions. Dr. Getz will be speaking at Moody Bible Institute's Founder's Week, the nation's largest and longest-running free Bible conference. Click here for...

Today on Karl and Crew, we asked listeners to answer a question: what is one small change that would position you to have a great year in 2025? Our Scripture reference was 2 Peter 3:17-18. We got a lot of thoughtful responses, and we took some time to pray for the Boom Crew and their goals for this season. Our guest this morning was Author and Radio Host Dr. Charlie Dyer. His program, The Land and the Book, is on over 350 radio stations across the United States. He and the team delved into...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off the week by talking with our guest, Dr. Samuel Naaman, President and co-founder of the South Asian Friendship Center. He is also the vice president of Call of Hope, a ministry reaching Muslims for Christ. Dr. Naaman gave us an update on the recent Lausanne Conference in Korea. Then, we went to your spiritual questions in our "Ask Pastor Karl" segment. A member of the Boom Crew asked, "Can I lose my salvation?" Our Scripture references were 2 Corinthians...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we celebrated Freedom Friday with a discussion on the relief and refreshment that comes with repenting and turning to Jesus. Our Scripture reference was Acts 3:19. Do you remember what it felt like when you began following Jesus? We were blown away by the creative responses we got from listeners. That's why we call you the BOOM CREW! Our guest was Chris Martin, Director of Content for Moody Global Media and Editor of Bible to Life. Bible to Life is a ministry of Moody...

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the challenges surrounding you? Today on Karl and Crew, we arrived at 2 Corinthians 4:18, which urges us to "fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen." 2 Kings chapters 6 and 7 feature a story of Samaria under siege, but Elisha was a man with his eyes fixed on a God who could transform the impossible. We talked with Dr. Michael Rydelnik about the upcoming Summit on Opposing Antisemitism on November 9 at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. Get more...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our discussion on spiritual visibility. How can we maintain our focus when we face trial and opposition? Our Scripture references were 2 Corinthians 4:17 and Ephesians 6:10-11. Here, we are reminded to keep our eyes on eternity. Having the Word stored in our hearts will help us remain strong and radiant in our post-Christian culture. We talked with our guest, Jon Gauger, about the importance of Scripture memorization, and he shared some of his favorite...

Why are some Christians more apt to walk with God than others? Today, on Karl and Crew, we discussed spiritual clouds, things that cause us to drift from close proximity to Christ. Our Scripture references were Ephesians 1:18-20 and 2 Corinthians 4:7-16. Consistently immersing yourself in God's Word can help to dispel the spiritual fog and bring clarity and understanding to your life. We dove into a fascinating study from the Center for Bible Engagement about the power of consistent Bible...