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March 25, 2026

Living out a God Center life with David Szafranski, Unfolding the Middle East with Charlie Dyer, & Living Ready Dr. Wayne Grudem

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “End Times Week and AI,” with Dr. Charlie Dyer, David Szafranski, and Dr. Wayne Grudem. Dr. Charlie Dyer joined us to discuss how current events in the Middle East point toward the end times and how to stay grounded in God’s Word without fear. Dr. Dyer served for thirty-three years on the faculty and in the administration of three different institutions, including twenty years at Dallas Theological Seminary and ten years as Provost of Moody Bible Institute. He is the host of “The Land and the Book” radio program and is a licensed guide who leads groups to Israel and other biblical lands. David Szafranski also joined us to discuss seeing life beyond retirement as a continued calling to live with purpose and serve God. You can find more of his insight in his new book, “The Sin of Retirement.” He is the President and Founder of Edgewater Investment Group and host of the podcast “Financial Revelations,” with more than thirty years of experience managing money for individuals. Dr. Wayne Grudem then joined us to talk about how believers should live with faith, obedience, and readiness in light of Christ’s possible soon return. Dr. Grudem serves as Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus of Theology and Biblical Studies at Phoenix Seminary in Arizona. He was also a member of the translation oversight committee and general editor for the English Standard Version of the Bible. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.

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Dr. Charlie Dyer [ 03:25 ]

Wayne Grudem [ 20:23 ]

David Szafranski [ 46:19 ]

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March 24, 2026

Biblical View of Israel with Dr. Michael Rydelnik & AI Going to Church with Dr. Todd Korpi

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “End Times Week and AI,” with Dr. Michael Rydelnik, and Dr. Todd Korpi. Dr. Michael Rydelnik joined us to discuss the end times, the growing rise of antisemitism, and how believers should think biblically about Israel. Dr. Rydelnik is Professor Emeritus of Jewish Studies and Bible at Moody Bible Institute and also serves as an adjunct professor in the undergraduate program. He is the host and Bible teacher of Open Line, airing every Saturday from 9:00–11:00 a.m. CT on Moody Radio and more than 225 other stations. Dr. Todd Korpi then joined us to talk about how AI can become a distraction in the church and shift the focus away from Christ. Dr. Korpi is Missiologist in Residence at OneHope and Director of the Digital Mission Consortia at the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center. He also serves as Assistant Professor of Christian Leadership at Fuller Seminary and Dean of Digital Ministry programs at Ascent College. He is also the author of “AI Goes to Church.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.

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Dr. Michael Rydelnik [ 29:08 ]

Dr. Todd Korpi [ 44:54]

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March 23, 2026

Navigating AI with Hope with Dr. Drew Dickens & Trusting God’s Love with Greg Dempster

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “End Times Week and AI,” with Dr. Mark Hitchcock, Dr. Drew Dickens, and Greg Dempster. Dr. Mark Hitchcock joined us to discuss spiritual warfare, how to resist it, and how to find victory in Christ. Dr. Hitchcock serves as Associate Professor of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary and Senior Pastor of Faith Bible Church in Edmond, Oklahoma. He has authored more than thirty books on end-times Bible prophecy, including “The End Times Survival Guide: Ten Biblical Strategies for Faith and Hope in Uncertain Days.” We then spoke with Dr. Drew Dickens about navigating global uncertainty and the rise of AI while staying grounded in hope and truth as believers. Dr. Dickens is a visionary leader, AI expert, and scholar who has contributed significantly to the intersection of technology, spirituality, and faith-based engagement. His dissertation explored the impact of generative AI on spiritual direction, and he is the founder of the Encountering Peace app and the Encounter Podcast. We also spoke with Greg Dempster about moving away from shame and self-reliance into a deeper trust in God’s love and acceptance. Greg Dempster is the founder and director of ChristLife Ministries. He has served in full-time pastoral ministry for over two decades and has experience as a senior leader, elder, and ministry director. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.

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Dr. Mark Hitchcock’s Interview [54:47 ]

Dr. Drew Dickens [ 0:52 ]

Greg Dempster [ 17:25 ]

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March 19, 2026

Redeeming Your Time with Jordan Raynor and Building Daily Devotion with Asheritah Ciuciu

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Get It Off (Clutter and Time Management).” We were joined by Asheritah Ciuciu, who walked us through how to build a meaningful devotional life with God—not just gaining knowledge about Him, but developing a personal relationship with Him. Asheritah is a national speaker, bestselling author, and founder of One Thing Alone Ministries. You can find her on YouTube through Delighting in Jesus: Guided Prayers and Bible Study Tips. She is also the author of “Unwrapping the Names of Jesus: An Advent Journal.” We also spoke with Dr. Charles Stone about how to de-stress, identify negative emotions, and begin working through them. Dr. Stone recently completed his role as lead pastor of West Park Church in London, Ontario, Canada, a multicultural congregation with over a thousand attendees, and now serves as a coach consultant to pastors and leaders. He is also the author of “Stress Less: 9 Habits from the Bible and Brain Science to Build Resilience and Reduce Anxiety.” Jordan Raynor joined us to discuss how to maximize productivity in a humble, Christ-like way. Jordan is a leading voice in the faith and work movement and has helped millions connect the gospel to their work. He is the author of “Redeeming Your Time: 7 Biblical Principles for Being Purposeful, Present, and Wildly Productive.” Jordan serves as the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech startup he previously led as CEO. He has also been selected twice as a Google Fellow and served in the White House under President George W. Bush. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.

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Asheritah Ciuciu [ 00:53 ]

Dr. Charles Stone [ 18:39 ]

Jordan Raynor’s Interview [ 29:48 ]

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March 18, 2026

Parable of Wealth with Dr. Nicholas Comninellis & Duck Dynasty: The Revival with Sadie and Christian Huff

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Get It Off (Clutter and Time Management).” Dr. Nicholas Comninellis gave us a brief peek into his book, Five Bags of Gold: A Modern Parable of Wealth, Responsibility, and Eternity, asking: Are we using our position responsibly? Nicholas is the president and a professor at INMED, the Institute for International Medicine. He also practiced family medicine. Then Sadie Robertson Huff and Christian Huff told us how they maintain love for the world while facing criticism for their faith. We also talked about the upcoming new season of Duck Dynasty: The Revival and their podcast. Sadie is an author, speaker, influencer, and founder of Live Original. She is also a central member of the Duck Dynasty family. Christian is an entrepreneur, fitness coach, and influencer who created 4:8 Men, which offers workout devotionals designed to build a strong body and a strong faith. We then had our weekly segment, “Ally Thinks It’s Funny.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.

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Dr. Nicholas Comninellis’ Interview[ 23:04 ]

Sadie Robertson Huff and Christian Huff’s Interview [ 35:51 ]

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March 17, 2026

Getting Organized God’s Way with Eileen Koff & Letting Go of Stuff that Keeps you Stuck with Laurie Davies

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “Get it Together (Clutter and Time Management),” with Eileen Koff, who discussed the importance of godly organization and using scripture to navigate it. Eileen is a sought-after speaker and a Cerified Professional Organizer. She is the 2013 NAPO-LLA award winner for “Best Green Service.” She also authored the book, “Get Organized God’s Way: Bring God’s Order into Every Area of Your Life.” Then we had Laurie Davies join us to speak about the negative impact of emotional hoarding and how to let go of the stuff that keeps you stuck. Laurie is a firm journalist and women’s ministry director. She has also written a book called “Emotional Hoarding: Letting Go of the Stuff That Keeps You Stuck.” We also honored St. Patrick, reclaiming his legacy as a story of faith, courage, and obedience, not as a holiday symbol or a day of partying. Here is more information about St. Patrick’s story. Then we turned to the phone lines to hear from listeners as we asked, “Who is a spiritual great that has left a legacy?” 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: 

Eileen Koff Interview [04:19 ]

Laurie Davies Interview [20:40 ]

Listener Calls [33:40 ]

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March 16, 2026

Secrets to Self-Control from the Bible and Brain Science with Drew Dyck & Iran Ministry Update with Lana Silk

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “Get it Together (Clutter and Time Management),” with Drew Dyck, who discussed self-control aligned with God and resisting sin. Drew is a Aquisitions Editor with Moody Publishers and a Contributing Editor for Christianity Today for Pastors. He has also written several books, including “Your Future Self Will Thank You: Secrets to Self-Control from the Bible and Brain Science. Lana Silk joined us to provide us with an update on Iran, and Lana is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Transform Iran. Lana passionately works to help bring freedom to the people of Iran through ministry and humanitarian aid. Then we had Philip Miller join us to discuss common identity traps, which he labeled as Significant, Security, and Satisfaction. Philip is the Senior Pastor of Moody Church in Chicago. He can also be heard weekly on the Moody Church Hour radio broadcast. He can also be heard daily on the program Living Hope at 11 am CT on the Moody Network. 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: 

Drew Dyck Interview [13:55]

Lana Silk Interview [32:41 ]

Philip Miller Interview [48:08]

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March 12, 2026

Spring SHARE Day Three

Karl and Crew continue with Day Three of Spring SHARE with loads of faith and excitement to watch God work! We are Disciple-Supported, so we are asking the disciples of Christ to pour into God's mission through Moody Radio, so we can continue to reach others with the Gospel! If it's on your heart to give, you can call or text the word "SHARE" to 800-600-9624 or give online at moodyradio.org. We are praising God today and every day!!

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March 11, 2026

Spring SHARE Day Two

Karl and Crew continue with Day Two of Spring SHARE with loads of faith and excitement to watch God work! We are Disciple-Supported, so we are asking the disciples of Christ to pour into God's mission through Moody Radio, so we can continue to reach others with the Gospel! If it's on your heart to give, you can call or text the word "SHARE" to 800-600-9624 or give online at moodyradio.org. We are praising God today and every day!!

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March 10, 2026

Spring SHARE Day One

Karl and Crew kick off Day One of Spring SHARE with loads of faith and excitement to watch God work! We are Disciple-Supported, so we are asking the disciples of Christ to pour into God's mission through Moody Radio, so we can continue to reach others with the Gospel! If it's on your heart to give, you can call or text the word "SHARE" to 800-600-9624 or give online at moodyradio.org. We are praising God today and every day!!

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March 09, 2026

Recognizing Fake Christianity with Jed Coppenger; Unpacking Absolute Truth with Dr. Andy Bannister, and Updates on Iran with Dr. Hormoz Shariat

Today is the day before our Spring SHARE begins, and we spent time praising God's power in our lives.  We asked callers, "What reminds you of what you've been saved from?"  One of our guests included Jed Coppenger.  He is the lead pastor of First Baptist Church in Cumming, Georgia. He is also a speaker and author.  We highlighted his book, "Fake Christianity: 10 Traps of an Inauthentic Faith", as we discussed the influence of counterfeit gospels in our culture.  Then, we had Dr. Andy Bannister join us to discuss how to know the absolute Truth and share that Truth with someone in a loving and gentle way when there are opposing ideas. Dr. Bannister is the Director of Solas, and he speaks and teaches regularly throughout the UK, Europe, Canada, the USA, and the wider world. He addresses audiences of Christians and people of all faiths, or none, on issues related to faith, culture, politics, and society. He also hosts 2 podcasts called PEP Talk and Pod of the Gaps. He also wrote several books, including “Have you Ever Wondred?"  Finally, we invited Dr. Hormoz Shariat back for more updates on the situation in Iran.  Dr. Shariat is the Founder and President of Iran Alive Ministries (IAM), which uses satellite broadcasting and the internet to reach Iranians with the gospel. Dr. Shariat has been named “the Billy Graham of Iran” and “the most influential Iranian American” by Christianity Today.

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March 06, 2026

Faith, Students and Biblical Education with Dr. Elizabeth Smith

On this Freedom Friday, we wrapped up our weekly “Ask the Experts” theme with Dr. Elizabeth Smith, who spoke about faith, students, and biblical education opportunities at the Moody Bible Institute. Dr. Smith is the Associate Dean of Academics for Moody Online and the Program Head of Children and Family Ministry. She is also a Professor for Moody Online and on the Chicago campus.

Update from Israel and Q&A with Dr. Mark Yarbrough

On this Freedom Friday, we wrapped up our weekly “Ask the Experts” theme with Dr. Mark Yarbrough, who spoke about what’s happening in Israel. Dr. Yarbrough is a popular Bible Conference speaker, professor, and the President of Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas. He is also the author of several books, including “The Rekindled Heart: 6 Essentials for Reviving Your Faith.”

Money, Finances and Stewardship Q&A with Rob West

On this Freedom Friday, we wrapped up our weekly “Ask the Experts” theme with Rob West, who gave biblical financial advice. Rob is the host of the nationally syndicated radio program Faith and Finance LIVE, which airs weekday afternoons at 3 pm on 90.1 FM. He is also the host of the Faith and Finance podcast and the FaithFi App. He is also the CEO of Kingdom Advisors, a community of financial professionals specializing in delivering biblically wise financial advice. Rob’s latest book is a 21-day devotional called “Look at the Sparrows.”

The Reliability of the Bible Q&A with J. Warner Wallace

On this Freedom Friday, we wrapped up our weekly “Ask the Experts” theme with J. Warner Wallace, who discussed the reliability and truth of Jesus. Warner Wallace is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, national speaker, podcast host, and best-selling author. He also serves as a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview and is an adjunct professor of apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Gateway Seminary, and Southern Evangelical Seminary. He has also authored several books, including “Cold-Case Christianity.

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March 05, 2026

Unwaivering Faith Through Trauma and Adversity with Susie Larson

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly “Ask the Experts” theme with Susie Larson, who shared her story and answered questions about having faith amid constant adversity and trauma. Susie is a bestselling author and national speaker. She also hosts the popular radio show Susie Larson Live. She has also authored several books, including “Strong in Battle.” 

Bible and Christian Walk Q&A with Dr. Ronald and Sue Sauer

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly “Ask the Experts” theme with Dr. Ronald and Sue Sauer, who answered questions on all things Bible and the Christian walk. Dr. Sauer is a retired Professor of Bible and Greek from the Moody Bible Institute; he is currently an Adjunct Faculty member. Dr. Sauer has retired from Moody after 36 years of faithful service. He is also the host of the new podcast called Quiet Time, a weekly deep-dive conversation on the essentials of Christian living.

Understanding Prayer Q&A with Dr. Erwin Lutzer

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly “Ask the Experts” theme with Dr. Erwin Lutzer, who answered questions on all things prayer. Dr. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of Moody Church. He is also the featured speaker on two radio programs: Running to Win and Songs in the Night. He also wrote several books, including his latest book, “Why Doesn’t God Answer My Prayers?”

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March 04, 2026

Marriage After Infidelity and Reconciling to Estranged Adult Children Q&A with Jill Savage

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly “Ask the Experts” theme with Jill Savage, who answered questions on all things marriage after infidelity and estranged adult children. Jill is an author, blogger, and intentional speaker. She is also the founder and CEO of Hearts of Home. Jill also hosts the No More Perfect podcast. She is also the author of many books, including No More Perfect Marriages: Experience the Freedom of Being Real Together.

Healthy Biblcal Parenting Q&A with Arlene Pellicane

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly “Ask the Experts” theme with Arlene Pellicane, who answered questions about parenting. Arlene is a speaker, author, and host of the Happy Home podcast. She is also a marriage and parenting expert. Arlene has written several books, including “Making Marriage Easier: How to Love (and Like) Your Spouse for Life.” Then, at the Top of the hour, we had Dr. Hormoz Shariat join us to give us an update on Iran. Dr. Shariat is the Founder and President of Iran Alive Ministries (IAM), which uses satellite broadcasting and the internet to reach Iranians with the gospel. Dr. Shariat has been named “the Billy Graham of Iran” and “the most influential Iranian American” by Christianity Today.

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March 03, 2026

Understanding the function of the Holy Spirit with Dr. Sam Storms

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly “Ask the Experts” theme with Dr. Sam Storms, who answered questions on all things Holy Spirit. Dr. Storms is the Founder and President of Enjoying God Ministries and serves on the board of the Gospel Coalition. He is also the Executive Director of the Convergence Church Network.

Biblical Parenting Q&A with Dr. Kathy Koch

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly “Ask the Experts” theme with Dr. Kathy Koch, who answered questions about parenting in today’s culture. Dr. Koch is the Founder and CEO of Celebrate Kids Inc. She is a sought-after media guest and an international speaker in churches, schools, universities, and conferences. Dr. Koch has been an elementary school teacher, a middle school coach, a school board member, and a college professor. She also wrote several books, including “Parent Differently: Raise Kids with Biblical Character that Changes Culture.” At the top of the hour we had an update from Iran from Lana Silk, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Transform Iran.

Faith, Reason & Culture Q&A with Abdu Murray

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Ask the Experts” with Abdu Murray. Abdu is a speaker, author, and attorney who specializes in addressing issues where religious faith and emerging cultural trends intersect and collide. He is also the President of Embrace the Truth.

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March 02, 2026

AI and Spirituality Q&A with Dr. Drew Dickens

Today on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly “Ask the Experts” theme with Dr. Drew Dickens, who answered questions on all things AI. Dr. Dickens is a visionary leader, an AL expert, and a scholar who has significantly contributed to the intersection of technology, spirituality, and faith-based engagement. His groundbreaking dissertation explored the impact of generative AI on spiritual direction, positioning him as a leader in the emerging field. He is also the founder of the Encountering Peace App and Encounter Podcast, which provide biblical meditations, resources, and dialogue. Drew has also authored the book “Whispers of the Spirit: A 40-Day Guide to Intimate Prayer.”

Transformation and Renewal Q&A with Greg Dempster

Today on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly “Ask the Experts” theme with Greg Dempster, who answered questions on all things spiritual transformation, renewal, and getting back on track. Greg is the Founder and Director of ChristLife Ministries, equipping Christian leaders to confidently bring God’s healing and life to others. He is also a senior leader, elder, and ministry director.

Biblical Manhood and Chivalry Q&A with Dr. Robert Lewis

Today on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly “Ask the Experts” theme with Dr. Robert Lewis, who answered questions about understanding biblical manhood. Dr. Lewis has been a pastor, writer, speaker, and visionary for over 40 years. He is the founder of the Men’s Fraternity ministry and developed a 3-year video curriculum.

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