This Morning, on Karl and Crew, the team is out for Good Friday, but they left behind some amazing Freedom Friday content for you! Hear how listeners came to Christ after already being in church and going through the religious motions.

This Morning, on Karl and Crew, the team is out for Good Friday, but they left behind some amazing Freedom Friday content for you! Hear how listeners came to Christ after already being in church and going through the religious motions.

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Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “What If,” by focusing on the question, “What if you knew why you do what you do?” Philip Miller joined us to discuss identity in Christ, how we fall into “orphan-hearted” living, and why we often look to the wrong things for significance, security, and satisfaction. Philip is the Senior Pastor of The Moody Church in Chicago and can be heard on “The Moody Church Hour” and “Living Hope” radio programs. He began his ministry at Chuck Swindoll’s Stonebriar Community Church and now leads a vibrant congregation in the city. We then had Greg Dempster join us to discuss how past experiences form “governing ideas” that shape our lives, and how renewing our minds in Christ helps close the gap between what we believe about God and how we live. Greg is the Founder and Director of ChristLife Ministries and has served in full-time pastoral ministry for over two decades. He has been a senior leader and ministry director, helping equip believers to live out their faith with authenticity and freedom. We then turned to the phone lines to hear from our listeners. We asked the question, “ If your life story was made into a movie, what would the title be?” 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:
Philip Miller’s Interview [ 07:13 ]
Greg Dempster’s Interview [ 21:15 ]
Caller’s Segment [ 38:19 ]

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, &ldquo;What If,&rdquo; by focusing on the question, &ldquo;What if you knew why you do what you do?&rdquo; Philip Miller joined us to discuss identity in Christ, how we fall into &ldquo;orphan-hearted&rdquo; living, and why we often look to the wrong things for significance, security, and satisfaction. Philip is the Senior Pastor of The <a title="Moody Church" href="https://www.moodychurch.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Moody Church</a> in Chicago and can be heard on &ldquo;The Moody Church Hour&rdquo; and &ldquo;<a title="Living Hope" href="https://www.moodymedia.org/living-hope-announcement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Living Hope</a>&rdquo; radio programs. He began his ministry at Chuck Swindoll&rsquo;s Stonebriar Community Church and now leads a vibrant congregation in the city. We then had Greg Dempster join us to discuss how past experiences form &ldquo;governing ideas&rdquo; that shape our lives, and how renewing our minds in Christ helps close the gap between what we believe about God and how we live. Greg is the Founder and Director of <a title="ChristLife Ministries" href="https://www.christlifeusa.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ChristLife Ministries</a> and has served in full-time pastoral ministry for over two decades. He has been a senior leader and ministry director, helping equip believers to live out their faith with authenticity and freedom. We then turned to the phone lines to hear from our listeners. We asked the question, &ldquo; If your life story was made into a movie, what would the title be?&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: Philip Miller&rsquo;s Interview [ 07:13 ] Greg Dempster&rsquo;s Interview [ 21:15 ] Caller&rsquo;s Segment [ 38:19 ]

Why do you do what you do with Greg Dempster & 3 reasons we struggle with Identity with Philip Miller

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Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “What If,” with Dr. Jared Nelms and Dr. John Dickson. Dr. Jared Nelms joined us to discuss Titus 2, what true discipleship looks like through the grace of God, and how it calls us not just to know the truth, but to live it out. Dr. Nelms is the President and CEO of The Timothy Initiative, leading efforts to plant churches in unreached regions by training indigenous leaders. He previously served as a missionary in India and has extensive experience in global ministry across Asia and Africa. We then had Dr. John Dickson join us to discuss who Flavius Josephus was, the writings he left behind, and how new findings support the Testimonium Flavianum as a legitimate reference to Jesus. Dr. Dickson is an author, speaker, historian, and media presenter, and serves as the Jean Kvamme Distinguished Professor of Biblical Studies and Public Christianity at Wheaton College. He has published more than 20 books and hosts the Undeceptions podcast, one of Australia’s top Christian podcasts with a growing global audience. We then turned to the text messages to hear from our listeners. We asked the question, “What is your next step of obedience? What is God calling you to walk away from today?” We prayed for everyone who responded, asking God to strengthen them in obedience and lead them by His grace. 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:
Dr. Jared Nelms [ 44:12 ]
Dr. John Dickson [ 25:47 ]
Text Segment [ 00:52 ]

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, &ldquo;What If,&rdquo; with Dr. Jared Nelms and Dr. John Dickson. Dr. Jared Nelms joined us to discuss Titus 2, what true discipleship looks like through the grace of God, and how it calls us not just to know the truth, but to live it out. Dr. Nelms is the President and CEO of <a title="The Timothy Initiative" href="https://ttiglobal.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Timothy Initiative</a>, leading efforts to plant churches in unreached regions by training indigenous leaders. He previously served as a missionary in India and has extensive experience in global ministry across Asia and Africa. We then had <a title="Dr. John Dickson" href="https://www.johndickson.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. John Dickson</a> join us to discuss who Flavius Josephus was, the writings he left behind, and how new findings support the Testimonium Flavianum as a legitimate reference to Jesus. Dr. Dickson is an author, speaker, historian, and media presenter, and serves as the Jean Kvamme Distinguished Professor of Biblical Studies and Public Christianity at Wheaton College. He has published more than 20 books and hosts the Undeceptions podcast, one of Australia&rsquo;s top Christian podcasts with a growing global audience. We then turned to the text messages to hear from our listeners. We asked the question, &ldquo;What is your next step of obedience? What is God calling you to walk away from today?&rdquo; We prayed for everyone who responded, asking God to strengthen them in obedience and lead them by His grace. 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: Dr. Jared Nelms [ 44:12 ] Dr. John Dickson [ 25:47 ] Text Segment [ 00:52 ]

Intentional Discipleship with Dr. Jared Nelms & Was Flavius Josephus Right All Along with Dr. John Dickson

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Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme, “Hope Rising,” with conversations about how we find hope in every aspect of life. Lana Silk joined us to share what’s really happening in Iran during the ceasefire, why it is concerning, and how believers are holding onto hope in Christ despite intense persecution. Lana is the President and CEO of Transform Iran, with over 20 years of experience in marketing and a passion for helping voices be heard. Born in Iran and educated in the UK, she has also served in ministry as a worship leader and college chaplain with a focus on youth and mental health. We then had Dr. Winfred Neely join us to discuss the danger of spiritual plateauing, the call to keep growing in Christ, and finding true hope in Jesus rather than in our own feelings. Dr. Neely is the retired Vice President and Academic Dean of Moody Theological Seminary and serves as Professor Emeritus of Old Testament, Biblical Interpretation, and Preaching at Moody Bible Institute. He has pastored several churches in the Chicago area, served as a missionary pastor to Senegal, and teaches globally through ministry and conferences. He is the author of “How to Overcome Worry – Experiencing the Peace of God in Every Situation.” We then turned to the phone lines to hear from our listeners. We asked the question, “Do you have a time recently where you’ve plateaued in an area spiritually, and the Holy Spirit showed you what needed to change?” 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’s Interview [ 03:06 ]
Dr. Winfred Neely [ 31:52 ]
Callers Segment [ 47:57 ]

Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme, &ldquo;Hope Rising,&rdquo; with conversations about how we find hope in every aspect of life. Lana Silk joined us to share what&rsquo;s really happening in Iran during the ceasefire, why it is concerning, and how believers are holding onto hope in Christ despite intense persecution. Lana is the President and CEO of <a href="https://transformiran.com/">Transform Iran</a>, with over 20 years of experience in marketing and a passion for helping voices be heard. Born in Iran and educated in the UK, she has also served in ministry as a worship leader and college chaplain with a focus on youth and mental health. We then had Dr. Winfred Neely join us to discuss the danger of spiritual plateauing, the call to keep growing in Christ, and finding true hope in Jesus rather than in our own feelings. Dr. Neely is the retired Vice President and Academic Dean of Moody Theological Seminary and serves as Professor Emeritus of Old Testament, Biblical Interpretation, and Preaching at Moody Bible Institute. He has pastored several churches in the Chicago area, served as a missionary pastor to Senegal, and teaches globally through ministry and conferences. He is the author of &ldquo;<a href="https://www.moodypublishers.com/how-to-overcome-worry">How to Overcome Worry &ndash; Experiencing the Peace of God in Every Situation</a>.&rdquo; We then turned to the phone lines to hear from our listeners. We asked the question, &ldquo;Do you have a time recently where you&rsquo;ve plateaued in an area spiritually, and the Holy Spirit showed you what needed to change?&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: Lana Silk&rsquo;s Interview [ 03:06 ] Dr. Winfred Neely [ 31:52 ] Callers Segment [ 47:57 ]

The Truth Behind the Ceasefire in Iran with Lana Silk & When Your Faith Feels Stuck with Dr. Winfred Neely

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