Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme, “Spiritual Gifts.” Dr. Erwin Lutzer and Dr. Craig Keener joined us today. Dr. Erwin Lutzer, Pastor Emeritus of Moody Church, explained the cost of discipleship and why salvation is more than simply making a decision or praying a prayer. Afterward, Dr.Craig Keener, F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary,  unpacked several spiritual gifts, how they should be used biblically, and why every believer has a role in building up the church. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.

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Dr. Craig Keener [ 33:20 ]
Dr. Erwin Lutzer [ 45:18 ]

Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme, &ldquo;Spiritual Gifts.&rdquo; Dr. Erwin Lutzer and Dr. Craig Keener joined us today. Dr. Erwin Lutzer, Pastor Emeritus of Moody Church, explained the cost of discipleship and why salvation is more than simply making a decision or praying a prayer. Afterward, <a href="https://craigkeener.com/">Dr. </a><a href="https://craigkeener.com/">Craig Keener</a>, F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary,&nbsp; unpacked several spiritual gifts, how they should be used biblically, and why every believer has a role in building up the church. 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 timestamps: Dr. Craig Keener [ 33:20 ] Dr. Erwin Lutzer [ 45:18 ]

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Understanding Spiritual Gifts with Dr. Craig Keener & Salvation Is More Than a Decision with Dr. Erwin Lutzer

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Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme, “Back to School.” Dr. Jonathan Morrow and Samuel Naaman joined us today. Dr. Jonathan Morrow, Director of Cultural Engagement and Student Discipleship for Impact 360 Institute, explained how college can become a defining season for a child’s faith and how parents can approach and prepare their children to think biblically. Later in the episode, Dr. Samuel Naaman, Professor of Intercultural Studies at Moody Bible Institute and Vice President of Call of Hope, shared how believers can engage people from different cultures with the gospel. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.

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Matthew 13 [ 00:48 ]
Dr. Jonathan Morrow [ 25:33 ]
Dr. Samuel Naaman [ 40:18 ]

Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme, &ldquo;Back to School.&rdquo; Dr. Jonathan Morrow and Samuel Naaman joined us today. <a title="Dr. Jonathan Morrow" href="https://www.jonathanmorrow.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Jonathan Morrow</a>, Director of Cultural Engagement and Student Discipleship for Impact 360 Institute, explained how college can become a defining season for a child&rsquo;s faith and how parents can approach and prepare their children to think biblically. Later in the episode, Dr. Samuel Naaman, Professor of Intercultural Studies at Moody Bible Institute and Vice President of <a title="Call of Hope" href="https://www.callofhopeus.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Call of Hope</a>, shared how believers can engage people from different cultures with the gospel. 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 timestamps: Matthew 13 [ 00:48 ] Dr. Jonathan Morrow [ 25:33 ] Dr. Samuel Naaman [ 40:18 ]

Preparing Your Child’s Faith for College with Dr. Jonathan Morrow & Taking the Gospel Across the Street and the World with Dr. Samuel Naaman

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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Back to School.” Moody Bible Institute staff joined us today. Dr. Gerald Peterman, Professor of Bible and Field Chair of Bible and Theology, shared how Scripture helps us process suffering, lament honestly, and care well for others who are hurting. Next, Dr. Travis Williamson, Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics, shared what he teaches in his classes, explaining how linguistics helps cross language barriers and translate Scripture faithfully. Afterward, Dr. Brian Kammerzelt, Program Head and Professor of Communications, explained why Christian communication should be shaped by theology, not simply trends, technology, or audience engagement. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.

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Parable Breakdown [ 07:22 ]
Dr. Gerald Peterman [ 20:15 ]
Dr. Travis Williamson [ 39:46 ]
Dr. Brian Kammerzelt [ 50:05 ]
Make it a Metaphor [ 1:03:53 ]

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, &ldquo;Back to School.&rdquo; Moody Bible Institute staff joined us today. Dr. Gerald Peterman, Professor of Bible and Field Chair of Bible and Theology, shared how Scripture helps us process suffering, lament honestly, and care well for others who are hurting. Next, Dr. Travis Williamson, Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics, shared what he teaches in his classes, explaining how linguistics helps cross language barriers and translate Scripture faithfully. Afterward, Dr. Brian Kammerzelt, Program Head and Professor of Communications, explained why Christian communication should be shaped by theology, not simply trends, technology, or audience engagement. 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 timestamps: Parable Breakdown [ 07:22 ] Dr. Gerald Peterman [ 20:15 ] Dr. Travis Williamson [ 39:46 ] Dr. Brian Kammerzelt [ 50:05 ] Make it a Metaphor [ 1:03:53 ]

Theology of suffering with Dr. Gerald Peterman & Theology of Communication with Brian Kammerzelt & Learning Languages with Travis Williamson

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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Back to School.” Dr. Pamela McRae, a professor and the program head for “Ministry to Women” and “Ministry to Victims of Sexual Exploitation,” and an executive of Naomi’s House, shared what Scripture teaches about women in ministry and how to care for people in pain with wisdom and compassion. Then York Moore, the President, CEO, and National Evangelist of the Coalition for Christian Outreach, shared how his search for meaning led him from atheism to Jesus and why he sees a growing spiritual hunger among young people. 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 timestamps:
Passage [ 00:49 ]
Dr. Pamela McRae [ 21:04 ]
York Moore [ 33:50 ]

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, &ldquo;Back to School.&rdquo; Dr. Pamela McRae, a professor and the program head for &ldquo;Ministry to Women&rdquo; and &ldquo;Ministry to Victims of Sexual Exploitation,&rdquo; and an executive of <a title="Naomi&rsquo;s House" href="https://www.naomishouse.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Naomi&rsquo;s House</a>, shared what Scripture teaches about women in ministry and how to care for people in pain with wisdom and compassion. Then <a title="Naomi&rsquo;s House" href="https://tellthestory.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">York Moore</a>, the President, CEO, and National Evangelist of the <a title="Coalition for Christian Outreach" href="https://ccojubilee.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Coalition for Christian Outreach</a>, shared how his search for meaning led him from atheism to Jesus and why he sees a growing spiritual hunger among young people. 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 timestamps: Passage [ 00:49 ] Dr. Pamela McRae [ 21:04 ] York Moore [ 33:50 ]

Ministering to Women with Dr. Pamela McRae & Taking the Gospel to TikTok with York Moore

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Understanding Spiritual Gifts with Dr. Craig Keener & Salvation Is More Than a Decision with Dr. Erwin Lutzer

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