Today, on Karl and Crew, we were broadcasting LIVE from Texas at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) conference. We had some special guests on the show today as they shared their ministry origin stories, how God is moving through the ministry now and some helpful resources. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast. The following guests joined us this morning:
Jonathan Griffiths is a lead pastor of the Metropolitan Bible Church in Canada. Jonathan also leads Encounter the Truth, a media ministry that shares the gospel through radio and podcasts in the United States and Canada. He is also an author and has written several books including, “Gathered for Good: God’s Good Design for the Local Church.”
Christopher Beth is the founder, Chief Storyteller and Director of the Bucket Ministry, a nonprofit organization that shares the good news of Jesus along with clean water for in-need communities around the world. Christopher used to be a business consultant until he felt the call to ministry after going on a mission trip to the Brazilian Amazon with his then-high school daughter in 2012. 
Marc Harper is the Director of Special Projects at Revelation Media Inc., a Christian media ministry that secures partners to create, produce and translate biblical films like The Pilgrim’s Progress. Prior to his current position, Marc was the Vice President of Development, helping to lead the launch of The Pilgrim’s Progress and iBible, a visual and interactive Bible app through Revelation Media. 
Dr. Drew Dickens is a leader, AI expert, and scholar who has contributed to the integration of technology, spirituality and faith-based engagement. He was able to combine those things when he founded Encountering Peace, an app that provides guided meditations in the Bible, and the Encounter Podcast. Dr. Dickens has also written a book called “Whispers of the Spirit: A 40-Day Guide to Intimate Prayer,” which will be available April 1, 2025.
Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a board-certified internal medicine physician, an international speaker, a podcast host, and the CEO of Restorasis, a health and wellness consulting agency. Dr. Dalton-Smith is also an award-winning author and just released her book, “Being Fully Known: The Joyful Satisfaction of Beholding, Becoming, and Belonging.” She also is the host of the podcast, “I Choose My Best Life.”
Keisha Toni Russell is a constitutional lawyer with First Liberty Institute, a legal organization that defends religious liberty. Keisha is a sought-after speaker who delivers commentaries on several TV stations and she writes op-eds for various national news outlets. She has also written a new book called, “Uncommon Courage.”

Today, on Karl and Crew, we were broadcasting LIVE from Texas at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) conference. We had some special guests on the show today as they shared their ministry origin stories, how God is moving through the ministry now and some helpful resources. You can hear the highlights of today&rsquo;s program on Karl and Crew Showcast. The following guests joined us this morning:
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Jonathan Griffiths is a lead pastor of the Metropolitan Bible Church in Canada. Jonathan also leads <a title="Encounter the Truth" href="https://encounterthetruth.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Encounter the Truth</a>, a media ministry that shares the gospel through radio and podcasts in the United States and Canada. He is also an author and has written several books including, &ldquo;Gathered for Good: God&rsquo;s Good Design for the Local Church.&rdquo;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Christopher Beth is the founder, Chief Storyteller and Director of the <a title="Bucket Ministry" href="https://thebucketministry.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bucket Ministry</a>, a nonprofit organization that shares the good news of Jesus along with clean water for in-need communities around the world. Christopher used to be a business consultant until he felt the call to ministry after going on a mission trip to the Brazilian Amazon with his then-high school daughter in 2012.&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Marc Harper is the Director of Special Projects at Revelation Media Inc., a Christian media ministry that secures partners to create, produce and translate biblical films like The Pilgrim&rsquo;s Progress. Prior to his current position, Marc was the Vice President of Development, helping to lead the launch of The Pilgrim&rsquo;s Progress and <a title="iBible" href="https://www.i.bible/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">iBible</a>, a visual and interactive Bible app through Revelation Media.&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Dr. Drew Dickens is a leader, AI expert, and scholar who has contributed to the integration of technology, spirituality and faith-based engagement. He was able to combine those things when he founded <a title="Encountering Peace" href="https://encounteringpeace.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Encountering Peace</a>, an app that provides guided meditations in the Bible, and the Encounter Podcast. Dr. Dickens has also written a book called &ldquo;Whispers of the Spirit: A 40-Day Guide to Intimate Prayer,&rdquo; which will be available April 1, 2025.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a title="Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith" href="https://www.drdaltonsmith.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith</a> is a board-certified internal medicine physician, an international speaker, a podcast host, and the CEO of Restorasis, a health and wellness consulting agency. Dr. Dalton-Smith is also an award-winning author and just released her book, &ldquo;Being Fully Known: The Joyful Satisfaction of Beholding, Becoming, and Belonging.&rdquo; She also is the host of the podcast, &ldquo;I Choose My Best Life.&rdquo;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a title="Keisha Toni Russell" href="https://keishatonirussell.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Keisha Toni Russell</a> is a constitutional lawyer with First Liberty Institute, a legal organization that defends religious liberty. Keisha is a sought-after speaker who delivers commentaries on several TV stations and she writes op-eds for various national news outlets. She has also written a new book called, &ldquo;Uncommon Courage.&rdquo;</li>
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