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October 22, 2025

The Life of D.L. Moody with Phil Shappard & Unleashing the Power of God in Our Lives with Dr. Tony Evans

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our Founder’s Week with Phil Shappard as he joined us to talk about the origin story of the founder of Moody Bible Institute, D.L. Moody, and the history of the institute. Phil served as National Operations Manager of Moody Radio for 30 years and is now retired. He is also a Moody Audio Archive Expert. He is currently working on the upcoming project, “100 Years of Moody Radio,” with coauthor Kevin Mungons of Moody Publishers. Dr. Tony Evans also joined us to discuss how to unleash God’s power in our lives. Dr. Evans is a pastor, best-selling author, and frequent speaker at Bible conferences and seminars throughout the nation. He is the founding pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas and is the president of The Urban Alternative. He has also authored several books, including “Unleashed-Releasing God’s Glorious Kingdom In and Through You.” We then turned to the phone lines to ask listeners the question, “What is the message God used to change your life?” We were also joined by Dr. Mark Jobe, Moody Bible Institute (MBI) President, to talk about Founders Week”, a week of Bible teaching and a time of worship for MBI. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: 

Phil Shappard Interview (History of D.L. Moody) [04:25 ]

Dr. Tony Evans Interview (Unleashing God’s Power in our lives) [29:03]

Caller Segment (What is the message God used to change your life) [36:52 ]

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October 21, 2025

Are All Religions the Same with Abdu Murray? Why does God allow Christians to Suffer with Dr. Clay Jones?

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly “Tough Questions for Christians” theme with discussions about how riches and treasures can keep us from the Kingdom of Heaven, without God. We turn to Mark 10:17-27, which tells us of the rich man earnestly seeking Jesus, but was told to give up his riches to enter Heaven. We cannot be attached to the things of this world because we need to be able to choose Jesus over the things of this earth. We had Abdu Murray join us to share his faith story as a former muslim, and he discussed the differences in religions. Abdu is a speaker, author, and attorney who addresses issues where religious faith and emerging cultural trends intersect and collide. He is also the President of Embrace the Truth and has spent decades analyzing how major religious and non-religious thought traditions have attempted to address emerging cultural issues. Dr. Clay Jones also joined us to discuss how God uses suffering for our growth and spiritual transformation and how we should keep our minds focused on eternity. Dr. Jones is a former pastor and was a professor in the Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics program at Talbot School of Theology for 16 years. He is also the author of the book, “How Does God Use Suffering for Our Good?” We also turned to the phone lines to ask listeners, “How had God used suffering in your life for good?” Then we had Dr. Don Sweeting join us to talk about Founders Week”, a week of Bible teaching and a time of worship for the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). Dr. Sweeting is the recent President and Chancellor at Colorado Christian University. He's a noted educator, minister, academic, and author. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: 

Abdu Murray Interview (Differences Between Religion) [04:35]

Dr. Clay Jones Interview (Suffering as a Christian) [17:25 ]

Caller Segment (How has God used suffering in your life for good?) [44:45 ]

Dr. Don Sweeting Interview (Founders Week) [52:32 ]

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October 20, 2025

Does the Bible Promote Homophobia and Sexism with Rebecca McLaughlin? How do Faith and Science Coexist with Dr. Bill West?

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Tough Questions for Christians” as we welcomed Rebecca McLaughlin to answer questions about how Jesus' love addresses homophobia and sexism. Rebecca holds a PhD in Renaissance Literature from Cambridge University and a theology degree from Oak Hill College in London. She has also written the book, “Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World’s Largest Religion,” which was named Book of the Year by Christianity Today. Then we had Dr. Bill West join us to discuss the intersection and contradictions between faith and science. Dr. West, a Harvard and Johns Hopkins-trained oncologist and researcher, has advanced cancer care and research for over three decades. He has lectured for more than forty years on the myth of science and faith being at odds, believing they support one another and that science reveals God. He has also written a book called “Sacred Science: Understanding Divine Creation.” We also had Dr. Mark Jobe join us to talk about “Founders Week”, a week of Bible teaching and a time of worship for the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). Dr. Jobe is the 10th President of MBI and the founding Pastor of New Life Community Church in Chicago, as well as the founder of New Life Centers. He is also a graduate of Moody Theological Seminary and the host of the radio show "Bold Steps, " which airs every weekday at 1 pm on 90.1 FM Moody Radio. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: 

Rebecca McLaughlin Interview [03:55]

Dr. Bill West Interview [51:35 ]

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October 17, 2025

Listener Testimonies: The Day I Truly Met Jesus & How Can a Loving God send People to Hell with Dr. Erwin Lutzer?

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Tough Questions for Christians,” as we discussed what it truly means to follow Jesus. Jonathan shared his testimony on how he truly began to serve God after years of living in the hallucination of salvation. We then turned to the phone lines to ask our listeners to share with us about the day they truly came to know Jesus. We then had Dr. Erwin Lutzer join us to talk about what happens after death and why God allows people to go to hell. Dr Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of Moody Church. He is a clear expositor of the Bible, and he’s the featured speaker on two radio programs: Running to Win, a daily Bible-teaching broadcast heard weekdays at 9:30 a.m., and Songs in the Night, an evening program that has been airing since 1943. You can listen to the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: 

Dr. Erwin Lutzer Interview [33:15]

Caller Segment (The Day I Received Jesus as my Lord and Savior) [52:19]

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October 16, 2025

Is Christianity the White Man’s Religion with Abdu Murray? Why does the Church Ask for Money with Rob West?

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Tough Questions for Christians” with discussions about how Jesus sees us when no one else does. We turned to Matthew 20:29-34, where we see how Jesus healed the two blind men who were calling to Him, despite the people in the crowd telling them to be quiet. Jesus saw those two men and healed them of their infirmities. Then we had Abdu Murray join us to share his faith story, from being a Muslim to becoming a believer, and he debunked the racial myths associated with Christianity. 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 and has spent decades analyzing how major religious and non-religious thought traditions have addressed emerging cultural issues. Then we had Rob West join us to explain the biblical design for financial generosity in the church.  Rob is the host of the nationally syndicated radio program Faith and Finance LIVE, which airs weekdays at 3 pm on 90.1 FM. He is also the host of the Faith and Finance podcast and has a FaithFi App. He is also the CEO of Kingdom Advisors, a community of financial professionals specializing in delivering biblically wise financial advice. We also opened the phone lines to ask our listeners the question, "What was the biggest question you had about following Jesus, and how was it answered?" You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: 

Abdu Murray Interview [02:59 ]

Rob West Interview [36:47 ]

Caller Segment [52:20 ]

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October 15, 2025

Why did God choose Israel with Dr. Michael Rydelnik? Why does God allow Evil and Suffering with Jonathan Noyes?

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Tough Questions for Christians” with discussions about walking with Jesus despite suffering and tribulations. We turn to John 6:66, where we see a conversation between Jesus and the Twelve Disciples, in which Jesus asks if they intend to leave Him, along with the other disciples. Peter responds by saying there’s no other place they’d rather be because Jesus gives eternal life and they believe He is the Holy One of God. We then turned to the phone lines to ask our listeners, "What was your 'where else would I go' moment with Jesus?" We then had Dr. Michael Rydelnik join us to talk about why God chose Israel.  Dr. Rydelnik is a Professor Emeritus of Jewish and Biblical Studies and an adjunct professor in the undergraduate program at MBI. He is also the host and Bible teacher of “Open Line,” which airs every Saturday from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. CT on Moody Broadcasting and over 225 other stations. Then we had Jonathan Noyes join us to share his faith story, explaining how he transitioned from an atheist to a believer and how he came to understand God’s sovereignty amid evil. Jonathan is a Speaker and Outreach Coordinator with Stand to Reason, a nonprofit organization that equips Christian Ambassadors with wisdom, knowledge, and character to share the Gospel. Jonathan was a former atheist who has now become a believer and has a passion for training Christians to think more clearly about their beliefs and effectively communicate why they hold those beliefs to others. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: 

Dr. Michael Rydelnik Interview [04:38 ]

Jonathan Noyes Interview [27:47 ]

Caller Segment (What was your 'where else would I go' moment with Jesus?) [54:50 ]

Ally Thinks It's Funny [ 01:01:10 ]

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October 14, 2025

Seeing God in Science: Intelligent Design, Sacred Science, and Transhumanism with Dr. Casey Luskin, Dr. William West, and Dr. Fuz

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Tough Questions for Christians” with discussions about evolution and intelligent design. Dr. Casey Luskin joined us to discuss his faith story and his experience as a scientist who advocates for intelligent design. Dr. Luskin is a scientist and an attorney with graduate degrees in science and law. He has been a California-licensed attorney since 2005, practicing in the area of evolution-education in public schools and defending academic freedom for scientists who face discrimination because they support intelligent design. He also co-founded the Intelligent Design and Evolution Awareness (IDEA) Center, a nonprofit organization that helps students on college and high school campuses. Then we had Dr. William West join us to discuss the intersection and contradictions between faith and science. Dr. West, a Harvard and Johns Hopkins-trained oncologist and researcher, has advanced cancer care and research for over three decades. He has lectured for more than forty years on the myth of science and faith being at odds, believing they support one another and that science reveals God. He has also written a book called “Sacred Science: Understanding Divine Creation.” Then we had Dr. Fazale Rana, also known as “Dr. Fuz,” join us to share his story and discuss some advancements in biotechnology and their impact on transhumanism. Dr. Fuz is the President, CEO, and Senior Scholar at Reasons to Believe. He also holds a PhD in chemistry with a focus on biochemistry from the University of Ohio. He also wrote the book, “The Cell’s Design (Reasons to Believe): How Chemistry Reveals the Creator’s Artistry.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: 

Dr. Casey Luskin Interview [03:37 ]

Dr. Fazale Rana “Dr. Fuz” Interview [37:39 ]

Dr. William West Interview [58:53 ]

Caller Response (You were a Skeptic of Science and Now You're a Believer) [01:08:38 ]

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October 13, 2025

Can the Bible Be Trusted with J. Warner Wallace? The Significance of Questions in the Bible with Dr. Jim Coakley

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme of “Questions” with discussions about difficult questions in Christianity. We had J. Warner Wallace joins us to discuss how he came to trust the Bible after investigating it as a Cold Case detective. J. Warner is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker, podcast host, and best-selling author. He also serves as a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He is also an adjunct professor of apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Gateway Seminary, and Southern Evangelical Seminary. We were also joined by Dr. Jim Coakley, who discussed the beauty of questions in understanding the Bible. Dr. Jim Coakley is the Professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute and a current elder with 180 Chicago. He is also a member of the Evangelical Theological Society. We also heard from one of our listeners as we asked him the question, "Who was Jesus to you before He was your Savior?" You can listen to the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:

J. Warner Wallace Interview [04:53]

Dr. Jim Coakley Interview [35:26 ]

Listener Call-in Response [58:38 ]

Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/

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October 10, 2025

Karl and Crew Rewind

Today, on Karl and Crew, we had several guests join us, starting with Dr. David Nelms, who discussed how to make disciples. Dr. Nelms serves as Founder of The Timothy Initiative. He is a former senior pastor and had success growing three different churches in Maryland, Iowa, and Florida. He also received his Master of Arts from the Moody Bible Institute and his Master of Divinity from Luther Rice University, as well as his Doctor of Ministry from Luther Rice University. Then we had R. York Moore join us to talk about evangelizing to the next generation. R. York is a speaker, revivalist, and abolitionist. R. York is also the President, CEO, and National Evangelist for the interdenominational college ministry, Coalition for Christian Outreach (CCO). He has also authored several books, including “Do Something Beautiful: The Story of Everything and a Guide to Finding Your Place in It.” Then we had Arlene Pellicane join us to talk about setting your kids up for success. Arlene is a speaker, author, and host of the Happy Home podcast. She is also a marriage and parenting expert. She has written several books, including “Growing Up Social.” Then we turned to the phone lines to ask the question, "What kind of life have you tried to carve out for yourself, outside of God?" You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: 

Dr. David Nelms  Interview (Making Disciples) [06:07 ]

R. York Moore Interview (Evangelizing to the Next Generation) [23:35 ]

Arlene Pellicane Interview (Setting Your Kids Up for Success) [40:36 ]

Call Segment (What kind of  life have you tried to carve out for yourself, outside of God?) [01:02:28 ]

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October 09, 2025

Updates from Israel After Peace Deal with Omer Eshel & Benefits of Budgeting with Rob West

Today, on Karl and Crew, we heard updates from Israel and talked about the benefits of budgeting. We had Omer Eshel join us to provide a live update on the peace deal between Israel and Hamas. Omer is the CEO and Co-founder of The Bible Comes to Life Travel and Educational Center, with its Israel headquarters. He has also served as the Director of the Israel Tourism Consulate and the Midwest Regional Director of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. We then had Rob West join us to talk about the importance of budgeting. Rob is the host of the nationally syndicated radio program Faith and Finance LIVE, which airs weekdays at 3 pm on 90.1 FM. He is also the host of the Faith and Finance podcast and has a FaithFi App. He is also the CEO of Kingdom Advisors, a community of financial professionals specializing in delivering biblically wise financial advice.  We also turned to the phone lines to ask our listeners the questions, “How is God using you to strategize for the kingdom, what’s working and what’s not?” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: 

Omer Eshel Interview (Updates from Israel after Peace Deal) [04:17 ]

Rob West Interview (Benefits of Budgeting)  [23:25]

Caller Segment (Strategizing for the Kingdom) [45:26]

Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/

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October 08, 2025

Finding Your Identity in Christ with Greg Dempster & Overcoming Worry with Dr. Winfred Neely

Today, on Karl and Crew, we discussed the importance of knowing our identities in Christ. We turned to 1 Peter 2:9, where it reminds us that we are a chosen people called to show others the goodness of God. We then heard from Listeners as we asked them two questions: “What lie did you believe about yourself before you discovered who you are in Jesus?” and “What was something you used to worry about that God delivered you from?” Then we had Greg Dempster join us to discuss identifying and uprooting lies and spiritually unhealthy expectations, to find our true identity in Christ. Greg is the Founder and Director of ChristLife Ministries, equipping Christian leaders to bring God’s healing and life to others confidently. He is also a senior leader, elder, and ministry director. We were also joined by Dr. Winfred Neely, who shared his experience of how God gave him peace when he trusted in His sovereignty. Dr. Neely is the newly retired Vice President and Academic Dean of Moody Theological Seminary. He will remain as an Adjunct Professor of Biblical Interpretation, Old Testament, and Biblical Preaching at Moody Bible Institute. He has also written the book, "How To Overcome Worry- Experiencing the Peace of God in Every Situation." You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: 

Greg Dempster Interview [06:21 ]

Caller Segment 1 ( The Lie you Believed) [25:58 ]

Dr. Winfred Neely Interview  [01:04:04 ]

Caller Segment 2 (The Worry God Delivered Me From) [01:20:08 ]

Ally Thinks It's Funny [01:29:21]

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October 07, 2025

October 7: Honoring, Remembering, and Responding with Dr. Jim Coakley, Dr. Michael Rydelnik and Justin Kron

Today, on Karl and Crew, we reflected and honored the anniversary of the October 7th Massacre in Israel by Hamas. We then had Dr. Jim Coakley join us to share about an upcoming trip to Turkey and Greece. Dr. Coakley will lead a tour that will journey through the New Testament from March 4th to 17th, 2026. Early Bird prices are available now if booked by November 1, 2025. Dr. Coakley is a Professor of Bible at the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). He is also an elder with 180 Chicago and a member of the Evangelical Theological Society. Then we had Dr. Michael Rydelnik join us to talk about the rise of anti-semitism following the October 7th attack in 2023. Dr. Rydelnik is a Professor Emeritus of Jewish and Biblical Studies and an adjunct professor in the undergraduate program at MBI. He is also the host and Bible teacher of “Open Line,” which airs every Saturday from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. CT on Moody Broadcasting and over 225 other stations. We then had Justin Kron join us to share his testimony and explain his motivation for creating a film about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Justin is the founding director of the Kesher Project, a nonprofit organization focused on connecting Christians to the Jewish roots of their faith with the Jewish community. He is also an adjunct professor for the Jewish Studies Department at MBI. He also partnered with Philos Project and produced an award-winning documentary, HOPE IN THE HOLY LAND: Delving Beneath the Surface of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, which will now become a docuseries called HOPE IN THE HOLY LAND: The Series. They have recently released a new feature documentary called “October 7: Bearing Witness to the Massacre.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: 

Dr. Jim Coakley Interview [22:06]

Dr. Micahel Rydelnik Interview  [36:27 ]

Justin Kron Interview [52:58  ]

Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/

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October 06, 2025

Rejoicing in God’s Provision After Fall SHARE with Shawna Beyers and Rob West

Today, on Karl and Crew, we marinated in gratitude and thankfulness because the Lord blessed us to surpass our goal for Fall SHARE! We would also like to extend our thanks to our listeners. We are now able to continue expanding the reach of the gospel. We know how the gospel has impacted our lives, and we want to be able to share that with others, and it’s now possible because of the generous gifts from the BOOM CREW! We were also joined by Shawna Beyers, who shared her heart about the gospel. Shawna is the National Mid-Day Host and an Assistant Morning Show Producer with Moody Global Media. She is also a speaker and host of the podcast "Real Sisters, Real Talk." Then we had Rob West join us to talk about fruitfulness in kingdom generosity. Rob is the host of the nationally syndicated radio program "Faith and Finance LIVE, " which airs weekdays at 3:00 p.m. on 90.1 FM. He is also the host of the Faith and Finance podcast and has a FaithFi App. He is also the CEO of Kingdom Advisors, a community of financial professionals specializing in delivering biblically wise financial advice. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: 

Young Thunder Singing  [00:21 ]

Shawna Beyers  [25:19 ]

Rob West  [50:47 ]

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October 03, 2025

Fall SHARE-Day Three

This Freedom Friday, we are kicking off our last full day of Fall SHARE, and freedom is in the air!! We are free because of Him and want to continue to shout it from the rooftops and through the soundwaves. We are inviting new and current listeners to pour into the mission that God is doing through Moody Radio! If you'd like to give to the Moody Radio Ministry, call (800) 600-9624 or give online.

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October 02, 2025

Fall SHARE-Day Two

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our Fall SHARE with bucket loads of faith. We saw how God was in the midst for Day One, and we are excited to see what He does today! We invite new and current listeners to join in the mission that God is accomplishing through Moody Radio! If you'd like to give, please call (800) 600-9624 or give online.

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October 01, 2025

Fall SHARE-Day One

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our first day of Fall Share with high energy and loads of faith. We invite new and current listeners to join in the mission that God is accomplishing through Moody Radio! If you'd like to give, please call (800) 600-9624 or give online.

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