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 ]

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

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