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November 11, 2026

Honoring Veterans & 7 Years as an Al-Qaida Hostage with Jeff Woodke & Operation Christmas Child with Zac Vakadewatabua

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Risk Taking and Walking by Faith.” Jeff Woodke, an American missionary and hostage advocate, shared his experience of being held hostage by terrorists linked to al-Qaeda for over six years and the role his faith played during that time of uncertainty. Zac Vakadewatabua, spokesperson for Samaritan's Purse, shared his testimony of growing up in Fiji, receiving an Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift, and how that experience impacted his spiritual life and walk with the Lord. Susie Larson, radio talk show host of Susie Larson Live and author of “More Than You Can Imagine,” shared how to build resilient trust in God when answers are delayed, and the outcome is still uncertain. We then turned to our veterans and asked, “How have you seen God’s hand at work during your time in the military?” 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:
Call Segment [ 05:36 ]
Gospel Message and Prayer [ 13:08 ]
Jeff Woodke [ 22:01 ]
Zac Vakadewatabua [ 32:31 ]
Susie Larson [ 40:33 ]
Ally Thinks It’s Funny [ 51:15 ]