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July 22, 2025
Biblical Sexuality and Intimacy Q&A with Dr. Juli Slattery; Love Languages and Fatherhood with Dr. Gary Chapman
Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Family Relationships” with discussions about Biblical sexuality, intimacy, unconditional love, love languages, and relationships. We also heard from listeners as we asked them to share their experiences with unconditional love and their memorable moments with their fathers. We were then joined by Dr. Juli Slattery this morning to answer listener questions about love, intimacy, and relationships. Dr. Slattery is a clinical psychologist, author, and the President and Co-founder of Authentic Intimacy ministry. She is an expert in biblical sexuality and hosts a weekly podcast called Java with Juli. Dr. Gary Chapman joined us to discuss his experiences as a father and how applying the love languages to fatherhood helped him break unhealthy patterns and create healthy interactions with his children. Dr. Chapman is a well-known marriage counselor, speaker, pastor, and author of the New York Times bestseller, “The Five Love Languages.” He is also the host of "Building Relationships," which airs every Saturday at noon CT on Moody. Dr. Chapman has also authored several other books, including “A Simple Guide for a Better Marriage: Quick, Practical Insights Every Couple Needs to Thrive.” 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:
Listener Stories (Unconditional Love Experiences) [09:21-36:31]
Dr. Gary Chapman Interview (Love Languages and Fatherhood) [ 40:33-01:01:02 ]
Listener Stories (Father Moments) [01:01:06- 01:05:33]
Dr. Juli Slattery Interview (Biblical Sexuality and Intimacy Q&A) [ 01:05:42-01:17:24 ]
July 21, 2025
Parental Estrangement and Healthy Boundaries; Encouragement for Widows and Single Adults
Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme of “Family Relationships” by discussing how to navigate Parental Estrangement and set healthy boundaries in relationships. We also turned to the phone lines to hear how our listeners handle issues with their family. We asked the question, “What’s one thing you wish you could tell your younger self about handling family disagreements?” We also had a few guests who discussed different aspects of familial relationships. Kris Swiatocho joined us to talk about how single adults can embrace their singleness without succumbing to the pressures of marital expectations. Kris is the Director of The Singles Network Ministries, which equips single adults with ways to navigate and embrace their unwedded walk with Christ. Kris is also the Director of Kris Swiatocho Ministries, which has a primary focus on single adults, women, leaders, and church development throughout the US and Europe. We were also joined by Rachel Faulkner Brown, who encouraged widows as she shared her own story and the ministry she founded, Never Alone Widows, dedicated to serving and supporting widows. Rachel also hosts a podcast called “There is More Podcast” and has co-written “Father’s House”, an eight-week video-driven Bible study. She has also authored the book, “Widow’s Might: 365 Days of Strength for Grief and Loss- Find Comfort, Hope, and Healing.” We then had Lisa Anderson join us to talk about how young adults can cultivate healthy relationships. Lisa is the director of Boundless and Young Adults at Focus on the Family, a ministry that helps young adults navigate life with biblical wisdom and guidance. She is also the host of The Boundless Show and a national conference speaker. 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:
Family Boundaries Discussion [ 00:09- 07:05]
Parental Estrangement Discussion[07:14- 15:07]
Listener Stories [15:07- 27:13]
Kris Swiatocho Interview (Thye Singles Network Ministries) [ 27:22-37:30 ]
Rachel Faulkner Brown Interview (Never Alone Widows) [37:40- 48:51]
Lisa Anderson Interview (Boundless and Young Adults) [ 52:10-01:05:57]
July 18, 2025
I Am Free From Sin
On this Freedom Friday, we celebrated freedom from sin as we heard breakthrough stories from our listeners. We opened the phone lines and asked our listeners, “ What caused them to finally hate their sin enough to lean on God’s power and change it?” We heard some powerful testimonies of God’s saving grace. We then listened to a freedom story from Chris Preuss as he shared his testimony and a bit about Maranatha Bible Missionary Conference, Vacation and Retreat Center, also known as Maranatha Camp. Chris is the Executive Director for Maranatha Camp. We were also joined by Greg Dempster, who briefly shared his story, discussing how God redeems us from the bondage of sin. 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. 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:
Listener Stories [00:10-27:15 ]
Chris Preuss Interview (Maranatha Camp, Michigan) [ 27:21-38:10]
Greg Dempster Interview (ChristLife Ministries) [40:54-57:15 ]
Devotion [ 57:24- 01:03:06 ]
July 17, 2025
How to Partner with God in Prayer and Decluttering, Update on Texas Floods
Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued with our weekly theme of “Killing Sin” with a discussion about how to partner with God in daily struggles, such as reviving our prayer life and decluttering. Dr. Bill (William) Thrasher joined us to discuss how to intentionally involve God in eradicating sin from our lives through prayer in the Spirit. Dr. Thrasher has served on the Moody Bible Institute faculty since 1980 and is currently the Lead Professor in the Master’s Program in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship. He is also a frequent speaker and has authored several books, including “How to Resurrect a Dead Prayer Life.” We then had Kathi Lipp join us to discuss how to break through the shame of living in clutter with God. Kathi is an author, speaker, blogger, and podcast host of Clutter Free Academy, the Podcast. Kathi is an expert and well-respected on the topics of overcoming clutter from a biblical perspective. She has also authored several books, including “Clutter Free”. Then, Ethan Forhertz joined us to provide an update on the need for support in Central Texas following one of the most severe flooding events in the U.S. during the Fourth of July weekend. Ethan is the National Spokesperson for Convoy of Hope, a Disaster Relief Ministry that serves people who are impoverished, hungry, and hurting. Ethan and the ministry are currently in the Texas Hill Country serving those in need. 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. Bill Thrasher Interview (Praying in the Spirit) [05:07-22:21]
Gospel (Humility) [ 22:32-31:46 ]
Kathi Lipp Interview (Overcoming the Shame of Clutter) [36:17-49:41]
Gospel (Connected with God) [49:48-57:59 ]
Ethan Forhertz (Update on Texas Floods) [58:09-01:09:38 ]
July 16, 2025
How to Kill Sin with AI and Identify the 3 Sins in Poor Money Management
Today, on Karl and Crew, we dove deeper into our weekly theme of “Killing Sin” by discussing the importance of eradicating sin. We were all born into sin, so it’s the nature of our flesh to sin, but we aren’t bound to it because Jesus Christ delivered us from it. As followers of Christ, we are to cast down and kill the sin, which is precisely what God wants us to do. We turned to Proverbs 6:16-19, where we see how God feels about sin. We then examined Romans 12:1-2, where Paul instructs us to present our bodies as holy to God and not to be conformed to the world. Are you killing the sin in your life? Dr. Drew Dickens also joined us to discuss how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help us overcome sin. Dr. Dickens is a visionary leader, AI expert, and scholar who has made significant contributions to the intersection of technology, spirituality, and faith-based engagement. He is also the founder of the Encountering Peace app and the Encounter Podcast, which provides biblical meditations, resources, and dialogue. Dr. Dickens has also authored the book “Whispers of the Spirit: A 40-Day Guide to Intimate Prayer.” We then had Rob West join us to discuss the three sins we need to overcome to achieve biblical financial stewardship: Greed, Fear, and Pride. Rob West is the host of the nationally syndicated radio program, Faith and Finance Live, which airs weekday afternoons at 3 pm on 90.1FM. He is also the host of the Faith and Finance podcast and the CEO of Kingdom Advisors, a community of financial professionals who deliver biblically wise financial advice. Rob has also authored the 21-day devotional, “Look at the Sparrows.” 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:
Gospel (Killing Sin) [ 57:50-01:06:27]
Dr. Drew Dickens Interview (Killing Sin with AI) [ 06:56-23:34 ]
Rob West Interview (3 sins of Poor Money Managment) [ 42:55-57:40 ]
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