Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off All-Star week. We're inviting some of your favorite guests back to discuss key updates in their ministries and work. Plus, we are asking them, and you, an important question this season: "If the birth of Christ never happened, what part of your life would be most different? Dr. Drew Dickens joined us to talk about the latest in AI. He is an AI expert, author, and visionary leader. His podcast is called the AI and Spirituality Podcast. Greg Dempster is the Founder and Director of ChristLife Ministries. He shared a powerful exercise to help you recognize and overcome unresolved inner issues and strive for renewal. Finally, Dr. Michael Rydelnik joined us with an update and commentary on the Sydney, Australia tragedy. He also has a new book called "How Should Christians Think About Israel?" You can listen to the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:

Dr. Drew Dickens [07:00]

Greg Dempster [19:35]

Dr. Michael Rydelnik [38:07]

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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Five Christmas Promises.” We discussed how God gives us light in the darkness. We then had Jim Cymbala join us to encourage us to give God what we have today. Jim has been a Senior Pastor of The Brooklyn Tabernacle in New York for more than 50 years. He is also the author of several books, including “Jesus Every Day: A 100-Day Devotional.” We also had Dr. Sam Storms join us to discuss how God’s light is more powerful than the darkness amid conflict. Dr. Storms is the Founder and President of Enjoying God Ministries and serves on the board of the Gospel Coalition. He is also the Executive Director of the Convergence Church Network. We also used the phone lines to hear freedom stories from our listeners. You can listen to the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:

Jim Cymbala Interview [03:11]

Dr. Sam Storms Interview [17:23]

Call Segment [34:20]

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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Five Christmas Promises.” We had Colin Smith join us to discuss how God saves us from sin, provided we believe the truth of God’s Word. Colin is a Senior Pastor Emeritus of the Orchard Evangelical Free Church. He is also the Founder and Teacher of the long-time, daily radio program called Open the Bible, which airs weekday mornings on Moody Radio. He has also written the book, “Hike Through the Bible: An In-Depth Exploration.” We then had John Molineux join us to discuss the work he does in his ministry, Love Justice International, which aims to intercept sex trafficking before it happens. John is the President and Founder of Love Justice International, a Christian organization dedicated to fighting injustice worldwide. Love Justice has intercepted 100,000 individuals to prevent them from being trafficked. We then had Susie Larson join us to discuss how believing in the truth of God's Word will set you free. We must “Acknowledge, Believe and Confess”. Susie is a bestselling author and national speaker. She also hosts the popular radio show Susie Larson Live. She has also authored several books, including “Strong in Battle.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:

Colin Smith Interview [05:26]

John Molineux Interview [26:54]

Susie Larson Interview [51:49]

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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Five Christmas Promises” with a discussion about how God takes away fear and gives joy. We then had Susie Larson join us to discuss how believing in the truth of God's Word will set you free. We must “Acknowledge, Believe, and Confess”. Susie is a bestselling author and national speaker. She also hosts the popular radio show Susie Larson Live. She has also authored several books, including “Strong in Battle.” We also had Anne Graham Lotz join us to talk about how, when you walk with God through the valley of the shadow of death, He will replace your fear with joy. Anne is known for her profound biblical wisdom, speaks globally, and was called “the best preacher in the family” by her late father, Billy Graham. She was also named one of the five most influential evangelists of her generation by the New York Times. Then we had Dr. Alex McFarland join us to discuss how Jesus is very present with us and how we should invite Him into our lives. Dr. McFarland is a Christian apologist, author, evangelist, religion and culture analyst, national talk show host, youth expert, and advocate for biblical truth. He is also the author of more than 20 books, including “100 Bible Questions and Answers on Prophecy and the End Times.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:

Susie Larson Interview [08:27]

Anne Graham Lotz Interview [27:34]

Dr. Alex McFarland Interview [49:28]

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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Five Christmas Promises” with a discussion of John 4, which tells the story of the woman at the well. We see how Jesus stepped into her mess and changed her life, which is precisely what Jesus did in all of our lives. We also had Dr. Don Sweeting join us to break down John 4 and explain Jesus’s nurturing nature when He steps into our mess and helps us fix it. Dr. Sweeting is the recent President and Chancellor at Colorado Christian University. He’s a noted educator, minister, academic, and author. He is also an alum of the Moody Bible Institute. We also had Daniel Darling join us to discuss how Jesus stepped into the messiness and brokenness of this world. Daniel is a best-selling author, pastor, leader, and podcast host. His podcast is called “The Way Home”, and it features conversations with key Christian leaders on church, community, and culture. He has also written several books, including “The Characters of Christmas: the Unlikely People Caught Up in the Life of Jesus.” We also turned to the phone lines to ask listeners, “What mess in your life did Jesus step into and walk through?” Then we had Dr. Alex McFarland join us to discuss how Jesus is very present with us and how we should invite Him into our lives. Dr. McFarland is a Christian apologist, author, evangelist, religion and culture analyst, national talk show host, youth expert, and advocate for biblical truth. He is also the author of more than 20 books, including “100 Bible Questions and Answers on Prophecy and the End Times.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:

Dr. Don Sweeting Interview [06:25]

Daniel Darling Interview [12:53]

Dr. Alex McFarland Interview [23:00]

Call Segment [33:34]

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Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “Five Christmas Promises,” with Philip Miller, who discussed one of the promises: God sees your need and hears your prayer. We turned to Exodus 3:7-8, where we see that God listened to the cries and prayers of the Israelites when they were in Egypt; they were not unheard. Philip Miller is the Senior Pastor of Moody Church in Chicago. His voice can also be heard on the weekly Moody Church Hour radio broadcast. Then, starting on January 5th, you can listen to Pastor Philip on the upcoming daily program, Living Hope. We then had Bill Gaither join us to talk about his experience in the gospel music industry and his upcoming Christmas tour. Bill is a Grammy Award-winning artist and a pioneering figure in Gospel music, and is celebrated for both his songwriting and mentorship. He is also the founder of The Bill Gaither Trio and is known for penning over 700 gospel songs, including timeless classics like “Because He Lives.” Bill will be bringing the Homecoming Christmas Tour to Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, IL, on Friday, December 12, at 7 pm. We also had Boyd Bailey join us to talk about the beauty of joyful giving. Boyd is currently the President of the National Christian Foundation of Georgia, where he helps families steward their generosity through donor-advised funds. Boyd is also the founder of Wisdom Hunters, a ministry whose devotional emails help more than 100,000 readers connect with Christ each day. He also wrote the new book, "The Power of Generosity: Experiencing God's Amazing Abundance." You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:

Bill Gaither Interview [06:10]

Boyd Bailey Interview [15:27]

Philip Miller Interview [27:41]

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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of ‘Prosperity’ with the passage Mark 4:26-29. This passage focuses on the kingdom of God's function: spreading the gospel. This function is illustrated by comparing the growth and nourishment of seeds that eventually become grain for the harvest. We also replayed an interview with Ben Fuller, where he shared his freedom story and how God changed his heart after years of drug and alcohol abuse. Ben Fuller is a contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter who uses his testimony in his songs. He has a passion and mission to share his story with the world and all who are ready to listen. We also turned to the phone lines to ask listeners to tell us about a time that they were in church but not in Christ. We then asked them to share how the Lord opened their eyes to see that they weren’t walking with Him. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:

Ben Fuller Interview [14:00 ]

Call Segment [57:15]

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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of ‘Prosperity’ with the passage Mark 4:21-25. This passage tells us that as believers, we are to actively share our faith openly, like the light from a lampstand that shines for all to see. We then had Vance Roush join us to discuss the science and blessing behind generosity. Vance is the Founder and CEO of Overflow, and he’s on a mission to inspire the world to give. He is an entrepreneur and a pastor at VIVE Church in the Silicon Valley/ Bay Area. He also wrote the book, “High-Growth Fundraising the Silicon Valley Way: Unlocking Stock, Crypto, and More for Your Non-Profit, Church, or School.” We then had Larry McCall join us to discuss the reward of applying the gospel to marriage, parenting, and grandparenting. Larry is the Founder and Director of Walking Like Jesus Ministries, a Bible-teaching ministry focused on helping Christians understand how the Gospel shapes relationships. He has also written several books, including “Grandparenting with Grace.”You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:

Vance Roush Interview [18:11]

Larry McCall Interview [33:10]

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