Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off the week with an exciting new feature called "Ask Pastor Karl." If you have a question about spiritual growth and transformation, email it to [email protected]. Every Monday, Karl will address some of these questions. We turned to Romans 7:14-25 and Romans 8:13 for guidance on breaking free from the cycle of sin, shame, and repentance. Finally, our guest this morning was Pastor and Author Daniel Henderson. He is the Founder and President of...

The team was out on Karl and Crew today, but we left some tremendous gospel-centered content for you! Evangelist Jay Lowder shared about the illusion of salvation. Ron Hutchcraft, President of Ron Hutchcraft Ministries, shared about God moving in the midst of grief, and we shared the Gospel as well! If you missed anything, check out our Karl and Crew Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we concluded our theme, "Who Are You?" Galatians 4:7 helped us reemphasize the truth that we are sons and daughters of God, heirs of the King of Kings! Let this truth saturate your soul today and bring you renewed confidence and reassurance of God's love for you. This morning's guest was Justin Kron, founding director of The Kesher Project and co-creator of the award-winning documentary Hope in the Holy Land. We also spoke with Franklin Graham, president and CEO of...

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our theme, "Who Are You?" Looking at Galatians 4:6 and Romans 8:14-15, we are assured that as Children of God, the Holy Spirit empowers us to have an intimate connection with the Father. Whatever you believe about yourself today will be lived out tomorrow. Let the truth of your identity in Christ wallpaper your mind and it will transform you. Check out this excellent resource that will help you understand who you are in Christ, and listen to all the...

Do you understand your identity in Christ? Today, on Karl and Crew, we introduced a new theme: "Who Are You?" We began by looking at Galatians 4:1-5. Because of Christ's death and resurrection, we have gone from being slaves to being God's adopted children and heirs to the Kingdom! Young Thunder shared his own story of being adopted into the family of God. If you want to know where you stand with God and where he stands with you, check out this resource and listen to all the highlights of...

Today on Karl and Crew, we want to express our sincere gratitude for the outpouring of love and support we received during our Fall SHARE fundraiser last week. Your prayers, stories, and gifts truly meant the world to us. Today marks the first anniversary of the Hamas-led attacks on the nation of Israel. We talked with our guest, Dr. Michael Rydelnik, about how we can stand in solidarity with Israel during these challenging times. We also spoke with Omer Eshel, CEO of The Bible Comes to Life...

Today, on Karl and Crew, it is day 3; the last full day of our Fall SHARE 2024!  The theme is "The Gospel Changes Everything."  There's nothing more important than sharing the Gospel, and that is what we are committed to.  People need the Gospel now more than ever. In these chaotic times, the message of the Gospel offers peace and confidence as they search for stability, hope, and truth.  When you make a gift, you provide listeners with biblical teaching, encouragement, and tools to share the...

Today, on Karl and Crew, it is day 2 of our Fall SHARE 2024!  The theme is "The Gospel Changes Everything."  There's nothing more important than sharing the Gospel, and that is what we are committed to.  People need the Gospel now more than ever. In these chaotic times, the message of the Gospel offers peace and confidence as they search for stability, hope, and truth.  When you make a gift, you provide listeners with biblical teaching, encouragement, and tools to share the Gospel with those...

Today, on Karl and Crew, it is day 1 of our Fall SHARE 2024!  The theme is "The Gospel Changes Everything."  There's nothing more important than sharing the Gospel, and that is what we are committed to.  People need the Gospel now more than ever. In these chaotic times, the message of the Gospel offers peace and confidence as they search for stability, hope, and truth.  When you make a gift, you provide listeners with biblical teaching, encouragement, and tools to share the Gospel with those...

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our discussion on finding and keeping love. But first, we went to 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, where Paul talks about cheerful giving. Our SHARE event starts tomorrow, and we would love for you to consider partnering with us to continue reaching the lost with the Gospel.  When it comes to finding love, our culture often tells us that finding the right person is the key. However, it may be more beneficial to focus on becoming the right person through the guidance...

Today on Karl and Crew, we talked about love and marriage. How do we find love, and how do we keep it? This morning's guests were the Rosbergs. Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg are marriage conference speakers, life and marriage coaches, award-winning authors, radio hosts, and co-founders of America's Family Coaches. They desire to champion marriages and families for the cause of Christ!  Our Fall SHARE event is coming up this week. To get ready, we asked the Boom Crew to share their stories about...

It's Freedom Friday on Karl and Crew! Today, we concluded our theme, "Experiencing God." It's incredible how the narratives we create around our pain hold so much weight. We had the pleasure of talking with Susie Larson, a best-selling author, speaker, and the host of Susie Larson Live. She openly shared her current challenges and how she's finding solace in God, embracing His presence even amid her pain. Our Scripture reference was John 12:24-25. May this passage remind us that in times of...

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our theme, "Experiencing God," taking some time to talk more about self-examination. We looked at Matthew 26:36-41, Jeremiah 2:13, and Psalm 139:23-24 as we discussed two important disciplines that can help you experience God more readily. Our guest was Dr. Dan Allender, Professor of Counseling Psychology and co-founder of The Allender Center. He speaks extensively on trauma recovery and faith transformation. Check out this powerful interview and all of...

Today on Karl and Crew, we explored the path to personal growth as followers of Christ, drawing inspiration from Psalm 139:23-24. Here, King David helps us emphasize an often-overlooked discipline that could be the key to spiritual maturity. We also discussed ways to experience God in the workplace. Our guest, Robert Dickie, shared his valuable insights as a career advisor, CEO, and host of the podcast Taking the Leap. We showcased his book, "Love Your Work: 4 Practical Ways You Can Pivot to...

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our topic, "Experiencing God." We talked with guest Arlene Pellicane about inviting God into our family life. Arlene is a speaker, author, and host of The Happy Home podcast. Another way we can experience God every day is through prayer. We referenced Revelation 3:15-20 and provided a helpful resource explaining why our prayers may sometimes feel unanswered. Finally, we invite you to pray during our upcoming SHARE campaign, October 2-4. Click here for more...

Encountering God is one thing, but experiencing Him on an ongoing basis is another. Today on Karl and Crew, we kicked off a new theme: "Experiencing God." Our guest was Rob West, host of Faith and Finance Live and CEO of Kingdom Advisors. Together, we explored practical ways to connect with God through His provision, His Word, and our giving, especially in relation to our finances. We also delved into Matthew 16:18 for some insightful discussion. You can catch all the best moments from...

Happy Freedom Friday! Today on Karl and Crew, we celebrated being called out of darkness and into a new life in Jesus Christ. We talked about having the illusion of salvation, and we featured a great resource that will help you determine where you stand with God and where He stands with you. Our guest was author, evangelist, speaker, and ministry leader Jay Lowder. He founded Jay Lowder Harvest Ministries, an organization dedicated to reaching diverse groups of people with the Gospel. You can...

Who wins?  Is it faith, hope, or love?  Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued discussing how to love like crazy.  Our Scripture reference was 1 Corinthians 13:13.  Love overrides and never ends.  The verse says, "the greatest of these is love".  We also talked with special guest, Ron Hutchcraft, who is the founder and chairman of Ron Hutchcraft Ministries and On Eagles Wings.  He is also a speaker, author, and radio host.  Ron shared his story of love and hope through the unexpected death of...

What are the marks of maturity? Today on Karl and Crew, we continued discussing how to love like crazy. Our Scripture reference was 1 Corinthians 13:8-12. One mark of a mature Christ follower is their ability to show love in the face of hostility. Rather than having to always have the last word, sometimes we just have to get out of God's way and let Him work. This morning's guest was award-winning singer, songwriter, TV host, and author Babbie Mason. Her latest book is called, Each One Reach...

Today on Karl and Crew, we delved further into our topic "Love Like Crazy," focusing on 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. When it comes to character flaws, we often focus on what needs to get out, when we should focus on what needs to get in. What we see as character flaws, God sees as love voids. When we allow ourselves to be filled with the love of God, we will see it overpower those undesirable behaviors. Don't be overwhelmed by what needs to change, be overcome by the one who can change you. Listen...

Today on Karl and Crew, we kicked off a new theme for the week called "Love Like Crazy." Our Scripture reference was 1 Corinthians 13:1-3. No matter what our spiritual gifts are, the absence of love renders them utterly meaningless. We discussed the four types of love mentioned in the Bible, and we heard stories from the team and the Boom Crew about times when someone loved them in a way that was genuine and God-exalting. Tune in all week to hear more about how to love like crazy, and hear...

It's Freedom Friday with Karl and Crew! Today, we wrapped up our theme, "Shout Freedom." Have you ever found yourself trying to live out your faith in your own strength? You're not alone! Sometimes we fall back under the yolk of slavery, thinking we can pull ourselves up by our bootstraps. The Apostle Paul knew this well, as we read in Galatians 3:1-3 and 2 Corinthians 12. Praise God for His abundant grace! We talked with special guest Lori Ridder about her weight loss journey and her...

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our discussion on freedom. Religion avoids some pain, while freedom is marked for eternity. We looked at Galatians 6:17-18 and 2 Corinthians 11:21-30 to illustrate this point. Our guest was David A.R. White. He stars in a new film "God's Not Dead: In God We Trust," opening in theaters today! Check out GodsNotDead.com for more details. We also talked with David Nelms, founder of the The Timothy Initiative. Their mission: together for a church in every...

Are you a performance Christian? Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Shout Freedom." Our Scripture references were Galatians 6:14-16 and John 15. True freedom is found by staying connected to the vine, focusing on Christ and his finished work on the cross. It's not what we do--it's what He did. And on this 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we featured a beautiful reading from the late Mike Kellogg called, "Meet Me in the Stairwell," based on the original poem by Stacey...

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our topic, "Shout Freedom." Our Scripture reference was Galatians 6:11-12. Religion tries to hide in works, but true freedom is costly. We talked about the ways in which we can keep ourselves free from religious baggage and aligned with the truth of our identity in Christ. We featured a resource to help you with this, which you can find here. Finally, we were prompted to spend some time in prayer for our Boom Crew's wayward kids. Check out all the...