Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “First Principle,” and explained why religion can't save people. Phil Shappard served over 30 years as National Operations Manager of Moody Radio. He reflected on Moody Radio’s 100-year legacy, sharing stories of the ministry’s humble beginnings, technological innovation, and unwavering commitment to proclaiming the gospel. J. Warner Wallace, an adjunct professor of apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, shared how his experience as a cold-case detective led him to examine the evidence for Christianity, explaining why the historical case for Jesus’ resurrection continues to strengthen believers’ confidence and hope. 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:
Music Through the Decades [ 01:18 ]
Phil Shappard [ 15:11 ]
J. Warner Wallace [ 30:00 ]

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, &ldquo;First Principle,&rdquo; and explained why religion can't save people. Phil Shappard served over 30 years as National Operations Manager of Moody Radio. He reflected on Moody Radio&rsquo;s 100-year legacy, sharing stories of the ministry&rsquo;s humble beginnings, technological innovation, and unwavering commitment to proclaiming the gospel. <a title="J. Warner Wallace" href="https://coldcasechristianity.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">J. Warner Wallace</a>, an adjunct professor of apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, shared how his experience as a cold-case detective led him to examine the evidence for Christianity, explaining why the historical case for Jesus&rsquo; resurrection continues to strengthen believers&rsquo; confidence and hope. You can hear the highlights of today&rsquo;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: Music Through the Decades [ 01:18 ] Phil Shappard [ 15:11 ] J. Warner Wallace [ 30:00 ]

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Celebrating 100 Years: Music through the Decade & 6 Reasons to Believe in the Resurrection with J. Warner Wallace

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Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our theme, “First Principle,” where we explored the difference between decision and surrender. Dannah Gresh, author of “And the Bride Wore White,” shared insights on purity culture, emphasizing that true purity is found in Christ and urging the Church to embrace a biblical vision of sexual integrity with both truth and grace. Dr. John Mabus, a professor from Moody Bible Institute highlighted that genuine salvation requires wholehearted surrender to Jesus, focusing on discipleship and a life transformed by Him. We also engaged our listeners, asking, “If the foundation of your salvation was off from the very beginning, how would you know?” 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:
Dannah Gresh [ 06:12 ]
Call Segment [ 18:45 ]
Dr. John Mabus [ 46:36 ]
Ally Think It's Funny [ 56:40 ]

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our theme, &ldquo;First Principle,&rdquo; where we explored the difference between decision and surrender. Dannah Gresh, author of &ldquo;<a href="https://moodypublishers.com/and-the-bride-wore-white?variationCode=978-0-8024-7383-7&amp;srsltid=AfmBOooTDzWpiT0FGzv1z0l0yiZezl9EzjyAsafLp8uuba4Rkzi67gzy">And the Bride Wore White</a>,&rdquo; shared insights on purity culture, emphasizing that true purity is found in Christ and urging the Church to embrace a biblical vision of sexual integrity with both truth and grace. Dr. John Mabus, a professor from Moody Bible Institute highlighted that genuine salvation requires wholehearted surrender to Jesus, focusing on discipleship and a life transformed by Him. We also engaged our listeners, asking, &ldquo;If the foundation of your salvation was off from the very beginning, how would you know?&rdquo; You can hear the highlights of today&rsquo;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: Dannah Gresh [ 06:12 ] Call Segment [ 18:45 ] Dr. John Mabus [ 46:36 ] Ally Think It's Funny [ 56:40 ]

Examining Purity Culture with Dannah Gresh & Decision vs Surrender with Dr. John Mabus

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Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “First Principle,” and posed the thought-provoking question, “Can you go to church for years and not know Christ?” The President and Chief Executive Officer of Transform Iran, Lana Silk, explained why many Iranians see the current conflict differently from how it’s portrayed in the West and shared how believers continue to bring hope amid uncertainty.  The lead pastor of City Church, Dean Inserra, unpacked his book “The Unsaved Christian,” explaining the marks of cultural Christianity and encouraging listeners to examine whether their faith rests in Christ alone rather than heritage, morality, or religious tradition. Abdu Murray, the President of Embrace the Truth, shared how his journey from Islam to Christ shaped his understanding of cultural Christianity and encouraged listeners to pursue genuine saving faith over religious tradition. 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:
Lana Silk [ 13:47 ]
Dean Inserra [ 24:32 ]
Abdu Murray [ 34:52 ]

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, &ldquo;First Principle,&rdquo; and posed the thought-provoking question, &ldquo;Can you go to church for years and not know Christ?&rdquo; The President and Chief Executive Officer of <a title="Transform Iran" href="https://transformiran.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Transform Iran</a>, Lana Silk, explained why many Iranians see the current conflict differently from how it&rsquo;s portrayed in the West and shared how believers continue to bring hope amid uncertainty.&nbsp; The lead pastor of <a title="City Church" href="https://www.citychurchtallahassee.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">City Church</a>, Dean Inserra, unpacked his book &ldquo;<a title="The Unsaved Christian" href="https://www.moodypublishers.com/the-unsaved-christian" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Unsaved Christian</a>,&rdquo; explaining the marks of cultural Christianity and encouraging listeners to examine whether their faith rests in Christ alone rather than heritage, morality, or religious tradition. Abdu Murray, the President of <a title="Embrace the Truth" href="https://embracethetruth.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Embrace the Truth</a>, shared how his journey from Islam to Christ shaped his understanding of cultural Christianity and encouraged listeners to pursue genuine saving faith over religious tradition. You can hear the highlights of today&rsquo;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: Lana Silk [ 13:47 ] Dean Inserra [ 24:32 ] Abdu Murray [ 34:52 ]

The Unsaved Christian with Dean Inserra & The Difference Between Religion and Saving Faith in Christ with Abdu Murray

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Today on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme, “The Anxious Generation,” by asking: What are you carrying today that you need to lay down? Dr. Joseph Stowell, former president of Moody Bible Institute, reflected on Moody Radio’s response to 9/11 and pointed listeners to God’s sovereignty and the hope of the gospel. Bruce Everhart, Vice President and Chief Development Officer at Moody Bible Institute, shared how Moody Radio became a source of prayer and biblical encouragement after the attacks. Wayne Shepherd, a veteran radio broadcaster, recalled how Moody Radio offered hope and truth during a time of tragedy and uncertainty. Mark Elfstrand, former host and executive producer of The Morning Ride on Moody Radio, reflected on being on the air during 9/11 as listeners searched for answers. We also played archival recording from Mike Kellogg from September 11, 2001. 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:
1 Peter 5 Devo [ 00:49 ]
Dr. Joseph Stowell [ 21:08 ]
Bruce Everhart [ 30:41 ]
Mike Kellogg's Poem and Gospel Message [ 40:02 ]
Mark Elfstrand [ 49:34 ]
Wayne Shepherd [ 56:38 ]

Today on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme, &ldquo;The Anxious Generation,&rdquo; by asking: What are you carrying today that you need to lay down? Dr. Joseph Stowell, former president of Moody Bible Institute, reflected on Moody Radio&rsquo;s response to 9/11 and pointed listeners to God&rsquo;s sovereignty and the hope of the gospel. Bruce Everhart, Vice President and Chief Development Officer at Moody Bible Institute, shared how Moody Radio became a source of prayer and biblical encouragement after the attacks. Wayne Shepherd, a veteran radio broadcaster, recalled how Moody Radio offered hope and truth during a time of tragedy and uncertainty. Mark Elfstrand, former host and executive producer of The Morning Ride on Moody Radio, reflected on being on the air during 9/11 as listeners searched for answers. We also played archival recording from Mike Kellogg from September 11, 2001. You can hear the highlights of today&rsquo;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: 1 Peter 5 Devo [ 00:49 ] Dr. Joseph Stowell [ 21:08 ] Bruce Everhart [ 30:41 ] Mike Kellogg's Poem and Gospel Message [ 40:02 ] Mark Elfstrand [ 49:34 ] Wayne Shepherd [ 56:38 ]

Celebrating 100 Years: Remembering 9/11

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Celebrating 100 Years: Music through the Decade & 6 Reasons to Believe in the Resurrection with J. Warner Wallace

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