Kurt and Kate Mornings: Recent Episodes
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “5 Senses.” Dr. Winfred Neely, the Professor Emeritus of Old Testament, Biblical Interpretation, and Preaching at Moody Bible Institute, explored how our senses can point us toward a deeper experience of God and His presence. Next, Dave Hataj, the author of “Good Work: How Blue Collar Business Can Change Lives, Communities, and the World,” explained why blue-collar work matters to God and how using our hands with excellence, integrity, and purpose can make a lasting impact. We then turn to our listeners and pose the question, “Tell us about a time when god touched your heart through the healthy physical touch of another person.” 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. Winfred Neely [ 11:17 ]Dave Hataj [ 24:53 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme, “Impact Week.” Dr. Heather Holleman, the author of “Sent: Living a Life That Invites Others to Jesus,” shared how staying close to Jesus naturally opens doors to share the gospel, offering practical encouragement to see everyday conversations as opportunities to join God’s work. Then Crawford Loritts, the President and Founder of Beyond Our Generation, explored why many believers try to live the Christian life in their own strength and what Scripture teaches about walking in the power of the Holy Spirit. Additionally, Dr. Ronald Sauer, a retired Professor of Bible and Greek from the Moody Bible Institute, reflected on the often-overlooked ministry of the Holy Spirit, sharing how God’s Spirit guides, convicts, comforts, and empowers believers to follow Christ faithfully. We then turned to our listeners on the phone line and asked, "How has Jesus changed you?” 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. Heather Holleman [ 12:26 ]Crawford Loritts [ 28:18 ]Call Segment [ 41:18 ]Dr. Ronald Sauer [ 50:20 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Impact Week.” Lina AbuJamra, the founder of Living With Power, unpacked how cultural expectations can distort the Christian life and explored what genuine faith looks like when our circumstances don’t match our hopes. Then the host of Faith & Finance Live, Rob West, explored the connection between financial health and spiritual growth, showing how wise stewardship can free us to hear God’s direction and respond with greater faith. Jay Pounder, the Stewardship Representative, and Jim Conrad, the Dean of the Moody Aviation campus in Spokane, provided an update on the fires affecting the area. They discussed how churches, along with Moody Aviation and local believers, are supporting displaced families during this ongoing crisis. 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:
Rob West [ 19:00 ]
Lina AbuJamra [ 31:35 ]
Spokane Update [ 47:38 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “Impact Week.” Founder of Winning at Home, Dan Seaborn, shared why rejecting passivity and embracing God’s design for the family can leave a lasting legacy. Tim Challies, the author of “Do More Better: A Practical Guide to Productivity,” unpacked a biblical view of productivity and what it means to use our time for what matters most. Lana Silk, the President and Chief Executive Officer with Transform Iran, shared an update on Iran and revealed how the gospel continues to spread despite intense pressure from the regime. We then turned to our listeners on the phone line and asked, “What ministry has most impacted your life?” 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:Call Segment [ 00:50 ]
Lana Silk [ 08:07 ]Dan Seaborn [ 20:56 ]Tim Challies [ 37:10 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme, “The Goodness of God.” Dr. Bradley Baurain, a Professor at Moody Bible Institute, explored how God’s goodness transforms the way believers trust Him, love others, and reflect His character in everyday life. Anne Graham Lotz, one of the five most influential evangelists of her generation, reflected on her father’s gospel legacy, Billy Graham, and encouraged believers to share Christ faithfully in every season. The Vice President and Head of Moody Global Media, Wes Ward, reflected on how Moody Radio is embracing digital media to expand the reach of the gospel while remaining firmly rooted in God’s Word. We then turned to our listeners on the phone line and asked, "What would you like to hear more or add to Moody Radio?” 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:Wes Ward [ 15:51 ]Call Segment [ 24:00 ]Dr. Bradley Baurain [ 45:25 ]Anne Graham Lotz [ 53:30 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “The Goodness of God.” Dr. Michael Vanlaningham, retired Professor of Bible at the Moody Bible Institute, unpacked how God’s sovereignty and goodness provide hope in the midst of suffering, reminding listeners that even life’s hardest trials are never outside His care. The Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies at Phoenix Seminary, Dr. Wayne Grudem, unpacked the difference between the visible and invisible church, emphasized the marks of genuine faith, and encouraged believers to abide in Christ and walk daily in the power of the Holy Spirit. One of the five most influential evangelists of her generation, Anne Graham Lotz, reflected on her father’s gospel legacy, Billy Graham, and encouraged believers to share Christ faithfully in every season. We then turned to our listeners on the phone line and asked, "How did the goodness of God amaze you?" How 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:Call Segment [ 00:49 ]Dr. Michael Vanlaningham [ 25:01 ]Dr. Wayne Grudem [ 39:02 ]Anne Graham Lotz [ 52:02 ]Make It a Metaphor [ 1:01:45 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “The Goodness of God.” The author of “Waking Up to the Goodness of God,” Susie Larson, unpacked what it means to trust God beyond what we can imagine, encouraging listeners to surrender control and walk by faith through every season. The Pastor Emeritus of Moody Church, Dr. Erwin Lutzer, unpacked how believers can trust God’s goodness in a broken world while wrestling honestly with doubt and suffering. 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:Teaching [ 00:50 ]Susie Larson [ 22:08 ]Dr. Erwin Lutzer [ 36:12 ]
Ally Thinks It's Funny [ 48:09 ]
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Today, Karl and Crew celebrated 100 years of Moody Radio by looking back on God’s faithfulness throughout the ministry’s history. Dr. Gary Chapman, Dr. Erwin Lutzer, Janet Parshall, Wes Ward, and many other familiar Moody Radio voices wished Moody Radio a happy 100th birthday, highlighting a century of proclaiming the unstoppable gospel. 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. Erwin Lutzer [ 00:00 ]
Mark Jobe [ 14:07 ]
Janet Parshall [ 20:35 ]
Dr. Gary Chapman [ 29:52 ]
Ron Hutchcraft [ 34:03 ]
Rob West [ 39:02 ]
Wes Ward [ 43:43 ]
Colin Smith [ 47:16 ]
Nancy Turner [ 52:45 ]
Juni Felix [ 56:00 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “The Goodness of God.” The lead Professor in the Master’s Program in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship, Dr. Bill Thrasher, reflected on the goodness of God, encouraging listeners to trust His character, find refuge in Him, and cultivate a deeper dependence on Him through every circumstance. Valentyn Lupashko shared how he helps lead summer Bible camps for children affected by war, sponsored by the Slavic Gospel Association, bringing hope, healing, and the gospel to children and families across Ukraine. We then turned to our listeners on the phone line and asked, "What's one thing in your life that is evidence of the goodness of God? 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:Call segments [ 8:48 ]
Dr. Bill Thrasher [21:14 ]Valentyn Lupashko [ 32:28 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme, “First Principle.” The author of “Ensnared: Overcoming the Darkness of the New Age and Occult with the Light of God’s Truth,” Jac Marino Chen, shared how Jesus delivered her from abuse, addiction, and the occult, encouraging listeners that no one is beyond the reach of God’s saving grace and transforming power. The President of Dallas Theological Seminary, Dr. Mark Yarborough, drew from his book The Rekindled Heart to share practical, biblical essentials for reviving a fading faith and living with renewed passion for Christ and His mission. We then turned to our listeners on the phone line and asked, “Did the Lord ever use Moody Radio to allow you to hear exactly what you needed in that moment?” 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:Call Segment [ 07:25 ]Jac Marino Chen [ 26:05 ]
Dr. Mark Yarborough [ 39:13 ]
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Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our theme, “First Principle,” examining why discipleship is broken in America. Dr. Ron Hunter, the CEO of D6 Family Ministry, explained why parents play the primary role in discipleship, sharing practical ways to cultivate lifelong faith through everyday rhythms, meaningful relationships, and age-appropriate guidance. The Executive Director of Moody’s Theological Seminary Center for Compelling Biblical Preaching, Dr. Eric Redmond, explained why discipleship must extend beyond programs and small groups, encouraging believers to invest personally in others and model how faith shapes everyday life. 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:
Make It A Metaphor with Jonathan [ 22:09 ]Dr. Ron Hunter [ 27:02 ]Dr. Eric Redmond [ 39:01 ]
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Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our theme, “First Principle,” where we explored the difference between decision and surrender. Dannah Gresh, author of “And the Bride Wore White,” shared insights on purity culture, emphasizing that true purity is found in Christ and urging the Church to embrace a biblical vision of sexual integrity with both truth and grace. Dr. John Mabus, a professor from Moody Bible Institute highlighted that genuine salvation requires wholehearted surrender to Jesus, focusing on discipleship and a life transformed by Him. We also engaged our listeners, asking, “If the foundation of your salvation was off from the very beginning, how would you know?” 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:Dannah Gresh [ 06:12 ]Call Segment [ 18:45 ]Dr. John Mabus [ 46:36 ]Ally Think It's Funny [ 56:40 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “First Principle,” and explained why religion can't save people. Phil Shappard served over 30 years as National Operations Manager of Moody Radio. He reflected on Moody Radio’s 100-year legacy, sharing stories of the ministry’s humble beginnings, technological innovation, and unwavering commitment to proclaiming the gospel. J. Warner Wallace, an adjunct professor of apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, shared how his experience as a cold-case detective led him to examine the evidence for Christianity, explaining why the historical case for Jesus’ resurrection continues to strengthen believers’ confidence and hope. 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:Music Through the Decades [ 01:18 ]Phil Shappard [ 15:11 ]J. Warner Wallace [ 30:00 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “First Principle,” and posed the thought-provoking question, “Can you go to church for years and not know Christ?” The President and Chief Executive Officer of Transform Iran, Lana Silk, explained why many Iranians see the current conflict differently from how it’s portrayed in the West and shared how believers continue to bring hope amid uncertainty. The lead pastor of City Church, Dean Inserra, unpacked his book “The Unsaved Christian,” explaining the marks of cultural Christianity and encouraging listeners to examine whether their faith rests in Christ alone rather than heritage, morality, or religious tradition. Abdu Murray, the President of Embrace the Truth, shared how his journey from Islam to Christ shaped his understanding of cultural Christianity and encouraged listeners to pursue genuine saving faith over religious tradition. 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:Lana Silk [ 13:47 ]Dean Inserra [ 24:32 ]Abdu Murray [ 34:52 ]
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Today on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme, “The Anxious Generation,” by asking: What are you carrying today that you need to lay down? Dr. Joseph Stowell, former president of Moody Bible Institute, reflected on Moody Radio’s response to 9/11 and pointed listeners to God’s sovereignty and the hope of the gospel. Bruce Everhart, Vice President and Chief Development Officer at Moody Bible Institute, shared how Moody Radio became a source of prayer and biblical encouragement after the attacks. Wayne Shepherd, a veteran radio broadcaster, recalled how Moody Radio offered hope and truth during a time of tragedy and uncertainty. Mark Elfstrand, former host and executive producer of The Morning Ride on Moody Radio, reflected on being on the air during 9/11 as listeners searched for answers. We also played archival recording from Mike Kellogg from September 11, 2001. 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:1 Peter 5 Devo [ 00:49 ]Dr. Joseph Stowell [ 21:08 ]Bruce Everhart [ 30:41 ]Mike Kellogg's Poem and Gospel Message [ 40:02 ]
Mark Elfstrand [ 49:34 ]
Wayne Shepherd [ 56:38 ]
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Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “The Anxious Generation,” exploring God's prescription for peace. Dr. Winfred Neely, the Professor Emeritus of Old Testament, Biblical Interpretation, and Preaching at Moody Bible Institute, joined us to unpack what agape love truly means and shared how to love others in a way that reflects the heart and character of God. He wrote, “How to Overcome Worry.” The Founder and Director of ChristLife Ministries, Greg Dempster, joined us to discuss why anxiety often reveals the burdens we were never meant to carry and encourage us to exchange self-reliance for the peace only Jesus provides. 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. Winfred Neely [ 04:15 ]Greg Dempster [ 28:49 ]Make It a Metaphor [ 43:29 ]
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Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “The Anxious Generation,” focusing on how fear can rewire the brain. We had Dr. Fuz Rana, the President, CEO, and Senior Scholar at Reasons to Believe, as our guest. He discussed how God designed our brains to respond to fear and offered hope through His truth and the work of the Holy Spirit. Additionally, Dr. John Mabus, Associate Professor and Program Head of Pastoral Studies at Moody Bible Institute, joined us to discuss how fear affects everyone and how bringing our fears to God helps us respond with courage in both everyday situations and life’s greatest challenges. Dr. Erwin Lutzer unpacked how Scripture renews our thinking and helps us keep our focus on Christ. Dr. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of Moody Church and author of “Cries from the Cross.” You can listen to the highlights from 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:Devo and Isaiah 8:11-14 [ 00:49 ]
Dr. John Mabus [ 20:05 ]
Dr. Fuz Rana [ 30:06 ]Dr. Erwin Lutzer [ 42:10 ]
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Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “The Anxious Generation,” exploring the question, “Is social media shaping our lives more than Jesus?” Drew Dickens, an AI expert, joined us to unpack the subtle ways technology shapes our hearts and challenged us to remain intentional followers of Jesus in an AI-driven world. Next, Arlene Pellicane, host of the Happy Home podcast, joined us to explore how our devices shape our habits and encouraged families to reclaim their time, relationships, and faith by putting Christ before screens. We then turned to our listeners on the phone line and asked, “What is something you were influenced to buy through”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:Arlene Pellicane [ 02:00 ]
Call Segment [ 17:44 ]
Drew Dickens [ 32:25 ]
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Today on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “The Anxious Generation,” by exploring the question, “Why are we all feeling so exhausted?” A board-certified internal medicine physician, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, joined us to discuss seven ways to Sabbath, allowing God to refill areas of our lives that are depleted. She is the author of “Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity.” Dr. Ronnie Floyd joined us to unpack Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 to bring our burdens to Him and trust Him first. Ronnie is the host of the weekly podcast called “For Leaders Podcast with Ronnie Floyd.” We then turned to our listeners on the phone line and asked, “What did you have to say no to be free from hopeless exhaustion and find rest in God?” 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:Call Segment [ 13:55 ]
Dr. Saundra Smith [ 23:00 ]Dr. Ronnie Floyd [ 38:34 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme, "Living Free," focusing on being living dangerously Free. Dr. Sam Storms joined us to explore how the Holy Spirit empowers believers to live boldly for Christ. Looking at Acts 4, we discussed what it means to be filled with the Spirit, trust God’s sovereignty, and find the courage to proclaim the gospel faithfully. Dr. Storms is the founder and president of Enjoying God Ministries and serves on the Council of the Gospel Coalition. The Director of the Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Daniel Darling, also joined us to discuss Christian patriotism, civic responsibility, and how believers can love their country without turning politics or national identity into an idol.
He wrote, “In Defense of Christian Patriotism.” 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 Message - Karl [ 00:49 ]Dr. Sam Storms [ 26:46 ]Daniel Darling [ 41:19 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Living Free." The Professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute, Dr. Jim Coakley, joined us to discuss Galatians 5, the contrast between the works of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit, and how true believers can walk in true freedom through the Spirit’s Power. He has written “14 Fresh Ways to Enjoy the Bible.” Lori Wildenberg joined us as well, to talk about how grandparents can intentionally pass on faith and make an eternal impact on their grandchildren. She is a licensed parent-family educator and author of “Grandparents Make Grand Partners.” 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:Make It a Metaphor [ 14:42 ]Lori Wildenberg [ 24:55 ]
Dr. Jim Coakley [ 35:51 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Living Free," focusing on being free from people-pleasing. Debra Fileta, a faith-based professional counselor, joined us to talk about people-pleasing, why it often comes from fear and unmet needs, and how believers can learn to seek God’s approval above everyone else’s. Additionally, we had the President of the Pacific Garden Mission, Phil Kwiatkowski, join us to talk about the mission, the legacy of Unshackled, and how stories of changed lives continue to point people to the hope of Christ. The Founder and President of Iran Alive Ministries, Dr. Hormoz Shariat, joined us with an update on Iran following last night’s strikes, sharing insights into the regime, the pressure facing the Iranian people, and how the gospel continues to spread. We then opened the phone lines to hear from our listeners. We wanted to know who our longest listener was and asked them to call in. We then had Laurie Davies joined us to explain how emotional hoarding can keep us stuck, and how God helps us let go of the hurt, regret, and bitterness we’ve been holding on to. Laurie is the author of “Emotional Hoarding: Letting Go of the Stuff That Keeps You Stuck.” 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:Call Segments [ 00:49 ]Phil Kwiatkowski [ 12:25 ]Debra Fileta [ 20:26 ]
Dr. Hormoz Shariat [ 34:12 ]Laurie Davies [ 46:13 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Living Free," focusing on being free from shame. We examined the passage, John 8:1-11. The founder of Love & Truth Network, Garry Ingraham, joined us to talk about sexual brokenness, biblical identity, and why real healing requires both obedience to Christ and an honest Christian community. Gary is the author of "Am I Gay? Coming Out of Cultural Christianity and LGBTQ+ Identity Into Authentic Faith in Jesus.” The Pastor of Teaching and Vision at The Sanctuary, Micah Davis, joined us to talk about forgiveness, repentance, and how God meets repeat offenders with grace while calling them into healing and restoration. Micah is the author of “Three Strikes, You’re Forgiven.” 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:Micah Davis [ 10:20 ]
Garry Ingraham [ 29:35 ]
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Today on Karl and Crew, we launched our weekly theme, "Living Free," focusing on being free even when you feel stuck. We examined Philippians 2:12-13. Daniel Darling joined us to discuss Galatians 5 and how outward religion can sometimes keep believers from resting in Christ. Daniel is the author of “In Defense of Christian Patriotism.” Drew Dyck, an acquisitions editor with Moody Publishers and the author of “Your Future Self Will Thank You,” joined the conversation to discuss Philippians 2 and how believers can take the next step of obedience by relying on God’s work within them. After that, we turned to our listeners on the phone line and asked, “What freedom has Christ given you that you are going to take hold of and use?” 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 [ 11:51 ]
Call Segment [ 35:25 ]
Daniel Darling [ 49:54 ]
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Today on Karl and Crew, we shared some of our Best Of. Rachel Faulkner talked about finding strength in loss, Lisa Anderson discussed singleness, and Dr. Mikel Del Rosario addressed whether Jesus truly claimed to be God. You can listen to 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:Rachel Faulkner [ 01:42 ]Lisa Anderson [ 26:26 ]Mikel Del Rosario [ 39:40 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme, "Dependence on God." We were joined by Kevan Chandler, founder of We Carry Kevan, and Tommy Shelton, pastor of Live Oaks Bible Church. They discussed how our needs can invite deeper fellowship and dependence on God. They are the Author of “The Hospitality of Need.” Additionally, Ron Block, the author of “Abiding Dependence,” joined us to talk about abiding dependence and learning to live moment by moment in the love of God. Phil Shappard joined us to discuss the book he co-authored, “This Is Moody Radio,” and reflect on 100 years of Moody Radio’s gospel ministry. We then turned to our listeners on the phone line and asked, “How is God helping you today?”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:Phil Shappard [ 06:40 ]Kevan Chandler and Tommy Shelton [ 20:10 ]Caller Segment [ 38:21 ]
Ron Block [ 43:10 ]Make It A Metaphor [ 53:45 ]
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Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Dependence on God." Paul Miller is Executive Director of seeJesus. He joined us to talk about developing a praying life marked by childlike dependence on God. Then, Pastor Nate Pickowicz of Harvest Bible Church joined us to talk about spiritual depression and how believers can seek joy and strength in Christ through God’s Word. Nate is the author of “Overcoming the Darkness.” Tim Goeglein is Vice President of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family. He joined us to talk about restoring faith, family, and freedom while engaging a divided culture with truth and grace. 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:Ally Think It’s Funny [ 19:57 ]
Paul Miller [ 23:20 ]Nate Pickowicz [ 40:12 ]Tim Goeglein [ 49:03 ]
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Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Dependence on God." Dean Vander Mey, the executive director of Set Free Ministries, joined us to discuss finding true freedom in Christ through confession, repentance, and living in God's truth. We also welcomed Becky Beresford, author of "She Believed He Could, So She Did," to talk about replacing popular self-empowerment messages with truths rooted in Christ. Additionally, Ben Crawshaw, the Director of Member Engagement for Trueface, joined us to discuss shifting from a performance-based faith to a freedom rooted in trusting who God is and who we are in Christ. You can listen to 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:Dean Vander Mey [ 16:51 ]Becky Beresford [ 30:26 ]Ben Crawshaw [ 41:43 ]
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Today on Karl and Crew, we launched our weekly theme, “Dependence on God.” Rob West joined us to discuss the reasons churches collect money. He acknowledged the ways giving has sometimes been misused, while explaining how biblical generosity supports the church's work, reflects our trust in God, and enables believers to participate in His kingdom mission. Rob is the host of the radio program "Faith & Finance Live," CEO of Kingdom Advisors, and author of "Our Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Journey to Faithful Stewardship." We also welcomed Rebecca McLaughlin, who addressed difficult questions often raised against Christianity. She explained how biblical teachings on sexuality, love, marriage, and the role of women are rooted in God’s design and ultimately point to Jesus’ love for His people. Rebecca holds a theology degree from Oak Hill Seminary and is the author of "Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion." Additionally, Todd Nettleton joined us to discuss the Day of the Christian Martyr, sharing stories of believers and modern persecuted Christians who have counted the cost of following Jesus. He challenged us to consider what we are willing to risk for the gospel. Todd is the Vice President for Message for the Voice of the Martyrs–USA and is the host of "The Voice of the Martyrs Radio", where he serves as a voice for persecuted Christians. You can listen to 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:
Todd Nettleton [ 05:50 ]Rob West [ 17:10 ]Rebecca McLaughlin [ 27:00 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme, "Temptation," by discussing various temptations with experts in their fields and how they overcome them. Dr. Winfred Neely joined us to discuss the temptation to manage worry in our own strength. He explained the difference between worry and concern and how believers can experience God’s peace by drawing near to Him in faith. Dr. Neely is Professor Emeritus of Old Testament, Biblical Interpretation, and Preaching at Moody Bible Institute and author of "How to Overcome Worry – Experiencing the Peace of God in Every Situation." Dr. Michael Rydelnik also joined us to talk about spiritual conflict in the Middle East, the danger of remaining silent in the face of evil, and how believers can stand firm by reading, meditating on, and speaking the Word of God. Dr. Rydelnik is Professor Emeritus of Jewish Studies and Bible and an Adjunct Professor in the undergraduate program at Moody Bible Institute. He is the author of "How Should Christians Think About Israel?" Omer Eshel joined us from Israel to discuss the reported protests in Gaza against Hamas. He explained how many Palestinian civilians are seeking freedom from Hamas’ control, urging believers to pray for peace, protection, and the people caught in the middle. Omer is the CEO and Co-founder of The Bible Comes to Life Travel and Educational Center. We then opened the phone lines to hear from our listeners and posed the question, “What temptation has God given you victory over?” You can catch 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. Winfred Neely [ 44:34 ]Dr. Michael Rydelnik [ 13:38 ]Omer Eshel [ 7:04 ]
Caller Segment [ 32:27 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Temptation," by discussing various temptations with experts in their respective fields and how they overcome them. Our first guest, Anne Graham Lotz, joined us to talk about the subtle temptations believers face, explaining how self-consciousness, self-reliance, and spiritual laziness can pull us away from faith, even as God calls us to focus on Jesus, walk by the Spirit, and meet with Him daily. Anne is known for her deep biblical wisdom, speaks globally, and authored “God Won’t Leave You There.” Lina AbuJamra joined us as well to talk about temptation, explaining how believers can move past shame, understand what drives their desires, and run to the throne of grace, where Christ provides a way of escape. Lina is the founder of Living With Power Ministries and ministers to singles through her Moody Radio show, “Today’s Single Christian,” and also hosts “The Hope Podcast.” 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:Lina AbuJamra [ 29:11 ]
Anne Graham Lotz [ 41:10 ]Make It A Metaphor [ 55:27 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Temptation," by discussing various temptations with experts in their respective fields and how they overcome them. Our first guest, Kathi Lipp, joined us to talk about the temptation to hold on to clutter “just in case,” explaining how fear, anxiety, and constant pressure to upgrade can keep us from trusting God’s provision and living with freedom. Kathi is an author, speaker, blogger, and podcast host. We welcomed Dr. Ronnie Floyd to talk about overcoming temptation and spiritual strongholds, explaining why believers must stand on God’s Word, walk in the power of the Holy Spirit, and speak truth against the enemy’s lies. Dr. Floyd is a speaker, author, pastor, and host of the weekly podcast called “For Leaders Podcast with Ronnie Floyd.” We then opened up the phone lines to hear from our listeners. We posed the question, “Why did you keep going back to the temptation that hurt you most? And how did God work to break that?” 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:Kathi Lipp [ 29:30 ]Dr. Ronnie Floyd [ 43:17 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Temptation," by discussing various temptations with experts in their respective fields and how they overcome them. Abdu Murray joined us to discuss toxic empathy and biblical compassion. He explained how believers can speak truth with love, resist tribalism, and follow Jesus' example of caring for others without enabling harmful behaviors. Abdu specializes in addressing the intersection of religious faith and emerging cultural trends and serves as the President of Embrace the Truth. Dan Seaborn also joined the conversation to address the temptation for couples to live like glorified roommates. He highlighted that honest communication, listening without defensiveness, and deeper surrender to Christ can help spouses nurture their marriages. Dan is the founder of Winning At Home, Inc. Additionally, Lana Silk spoke about the severe oppression facing Iran. She noted that suffering is not limited to Christians but affects the entire nation, while believers endure added persecution for their faith. Lana is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Transform Iran. You can listen to 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:Lana Silk [ 12:10 ]Dan Seaborn [ 21:08 ]
Abdu Murray [ 35:08 ]
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Today on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “Temptation,” by discussing various temptations with experts in their respective fields and how they overcome them. Our first guest, Dr. David Nelms, spoke about the temptation of pride in ministry. He emphasized the importance of giving God the glory, empowering others, and resisting the urge to protect one’s position or seek recognition for one's accomplishments. Dr. Nelms is the Founder of The Timothy Initiative. Next, we welcomed Arlene Pellicane, who addressed digital temptations in the home. She explained how distractions from phones, social media, news, and screens can draw parents away from God and their families. Arlene also offered practical suggestions for reclaiming connection and fostering a happier home. She is a speaker, author, and host of the Happy Home podcast. Finally, Dr. Drew Dickens joined us to discuss the temptations associated with artificial intelligence. He highlighted how tools that complete our half-formed thoughts can lure believers into sacrificing vulnerability, personal growth, and their authentic voice for speed and polished results. Dr. Dickens is an AI expert, the founder of the Encountering Peace app, and the author of “Whispers of the Spirit: A 40-Day Guide to Intimate Prayer.” You can catch the highlights from 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. Drew Dickens [ 10:28 ]
Dr. David Nelms [ 21:20 ]Arlene Pellicane [ 33:04 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme, "Chivalry." Dr. Alex McFarland joined us to discuss the rise of the manosphere and the confusion surrounding masculinity. He explained that biblical manhood is not about passivity or toxicity, but rather a life characterized by virtue, sacrifice, responsibility, and devotion to God and family. Dr. McFarland is a Christian apologist, author, evangelist, religion and culture analyst, national talk show host, youth expert, and advocate for biblical truth. Additionally, Gil Stuart joined us to talk about restoration and remarriage. He emphasized that forgiveness, repentance, and trust must be addressed before entering a new marriage, especially for men stepping into the role of stepdad in a blended family. Gil and his wife, Brenda, are certified marriage coaches and are presenters of the "Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage" video series. He is also the co-author of "Restored and Remarried." You can listen to 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. Alex McFarland [ 20:45 ]Gil Stuart [ 06:10 ]
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Today, we continued with Chivalry Week. John Fuller is President of the Audio Team at Focus on the Family and co-host of the daily broadcast, Focus on the Family. He joined us to talk about his book, "First-Time Dad: The Stuff You Really Need to Know," and parental relationships with adult children. How important are love, humility, and respect when it comes to chivalry? Author, speaker, coach, and Founder of Love and Respect Ministries, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs shared highlights from his book, "Love and Respect." Finally, Barry Meguiar is the President of Meguiar's Inc. and the President and Founder of Ignite America. The seasoned businessman is on fire for the Lord and offered encouragement to share the Gospel no matter where you are and without fear. His book is called "Ignite Your Life: Defeat Fear With Effortless Faith." 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:
Team Conversation on Chilvalry [0:00]
Dr. Emmerson Eggerichs Interview [30:20]
Dr. John Fuller Interview [40:30]
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We continue with Chivalry Week on Karl and Crew. Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield joined us to discuss her book, "Dad, Here's What I Really Need from You: A Guide for Connecting with Your Daughter's Heart." Dr. Canfield is a licensed professional counselor. speaker and author. Best-selling author and syndicated radio host, Brant Hansen, also joined us. He unpacked the vital unseen character of a man, and we highlighted his book, "The Man We Need." Finally, we opened the phones and heard from women sharing their favorite acts of chivalry. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.
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Calls segment on what women need in Chivalry [0:00]
Brant Hanson interview: [21:30]
Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield [32:38]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Chivalry.” Dr. Jonathan Griffiths joined us to talk about biblical masculinity, pointing to Jesus as the perfect example of strength and humility while explaining how the Holy Spirit transforms men from the inside out to serve their families and others well. Jonathan serves as President of Heritage College and Seminary and also leads Encounter the Truth. Junior Ziegler joined us to talk about biblical manhood, explaining how men can reject passivity and toxic masculinity by leading through sacrifice, serving others, confronting sin with grace, and pursuing what God has called them to build. Junior is the Lead Teaching Pastor at The Bridge Community Church in the Chicagoland area and is the author of "The Manual: A Practical Guide to Manhood." Omer Eshel joined us from Israel to share why many Israelis are deeply concerned about a possible deal with Iran, explaining the distrust toward Iran’s promises while pointing to Israel’s need for prayer and trust in God’s protection. Omer is the CEO and Co-founder of The Bible Comes to Life Travel and Educational Center. 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:Jonathan Griffiths [ 38:50 ]Junior Ziegler [ 27:42 ]
Omer Eshel [ 06:39 ]
Caller Segment [ 11:09 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “Chivalry.” Dr. Fazale Rana, also known as Dr. Fuz, joined us to discuss how biochemistry points to God’s design, explaining that discoveries in DNA and the unique human capacities for altruism, empathy, and chivalry reflect what it means to be made in the image of God. Dr. Fuz is the President, CEO, and Senior Scholar at Reasons to Believe, a non-profit that focuses on revealing God in science. Next, Seth Troutt joined us to talk about authentic masculinity, explaining how men can reject counterfeits such as passivity and toxic masculinity by pursuing godly character, Christlike responsibility, and biblical chivalry. Seth is the Teaching Pastor at Ironwood Church in the Phoenix metro area and author of “Authentic Masculinity: Leaving Behind the Counterfeits for God’s Design.” We then had Hutz Hertzberg join us to talk about the growing hunger for Christ-centered education, explaining why parents are rethinking their children’s schooling and how classical Christian education offers an alternative rooted in biblical truth. Hutz is the chairman at Hope in Truth and currently the Chief Education Officer of Turning Point USA’s education arm, Turning Point Education. 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. Fuz Rana [ 20:17 ]Seth Troutt [ 33:57 ]Hutz Hetzberg [ 11:49 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme, "Under Pressure." We explored how pressure creates hope-filled people, and focused on Romans 5:1-5. Susie Larson joined us to talk about the hope God produces through suffering, explaining how endurance shapes character and how believers can actively fight painful memories with Scripture, gratitude, and the goodness of God. Susie is a well-known radio talk show host and podcaster of Susie Larson Live. Mike Tatlock joined us to talk about living with a compelling faith in a compromising culture, explaining how believers can hold to biblical truth without making agreements with false promises, while still responding to others with humility, compassion, and grace. Mike is the lead pastor at Grace Chapel church in Portland, Oregon, and is the author of “A Compelling Faith in a Comprising Culture.” We then opened up the phone lines to hear from our listeners. We posed the question, “What pressure did God free you from when you put your faith in God?” 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: Caller Segment [ 10:32 ]
Mike Tatlock [ 23:06 ]
Susie Larson [ 43:56 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Under Pressure." Today we explored how pressure exposes what we really believe, and focused on Mark 4:35–41. Dr. Deb Gorton joined us to talk about how pressure can reveal the thoughts, beliefs, and burdens we need to sift through, explaining how biblical self-stewardship, wise community, and time with God help keep pressure from becoming burnout. Dr. Gorton is the Founder and CEO of Siv Counseling and Consultation. She also serves as Director of Community Care at Soul City Church in Chicago. Then we had Dr. Hormoz Shariat join us to share the urgent needs of believers in Iran, where Christians are facing fear, persecution, and practical hardship while continuing to stand strong for Christ. Dr. Shariat is the Founder and President of Iran Alive Ministries. Daniel Henderson also joined us to talk about spiritual warfare, explaining how opposition often arises when believers are serious about the gospel and why pastors and leaders must stay focused on prayer, the Word, and reliance on God rather than self-reliance. Daniel is the Founder and President of Strategic Renewal International, which coaches pastors. He is also the Global Director of The 6:4 Fellowship. 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:Daniel Henderson [ 08:28 ]
Dr. Deb Gorton [ 26:38 ]Dr. Hormoz Shariat [ 38:02 ]Make It A Metaphor [ 49:04 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Under Pressure," which explores how pressure reveals where we run, and we focused on Psalm 46. Nadia Gordynsky joined us to share how the loss of her son opened her eyes to the value of every unborn life and led to a ministry that now helps mothers in crisis choose life and find hope in Christ. Nadia is the Founder, President, and CEO of Save a Life International. Greg Dempster joined us to talk about the pressure leaders carry when their value is tied to performance, explaining how God invites us to stop building our lives on our own strength and to receive the care only He can give. Greg is the Founder and Director of ChristLife Ministries. He's also been 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:Nadia Gordynsky [ 44:39 ]Greg Dempster [ 33:09 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Under Pressure," which explores how pressure exposes God's power, and we focused on 2 Corinthians 4:7–18. Rob West joined us to talk about financial pressure, trusting God as a provider, and practicing faithful stewardship when money feels tight. Host of the nationally syndicated radio program Faith & Finance Live, is CEO of Kingdom Advisors, and wrote “Our Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Journey to Faithful Stewardship.” Steve Norman joined us to help us understand when to carry our own load, when to ask for help, and how to support loved ones without trying to carry what only God can. Steve is a pastor, speaker, corporate wellness coach for Winning At Home, and the host of “The New Norm with Steve Norman.” He wrote the book called “The Preacher as Sermon: How Who You Are Shapes What They Hear.” We then opened up the phone lines to hear from our listeners. We posed the question, “What is the great stuff in your life you have not thanked God for, but you would like to now?” 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:Rob West [ 22:45 ]Steve Norman [ 37:37 ]
Caller Question [ 17:21 ]
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Today on Karl and Crew, we started our weekly theme, "Under Pressure," which explores how pressure can lead to maturity and focuses on James 1:2-4. Dr. Drew Dickens joined us to unpack the rapid rise of AI, the money and technology driving it forward, and why believers need steady spiritual practices to stay grounded in Christ. Dr. Dickens is an AI expert and scholar who has made significant contributions at the intersection of technology, spirituality, and faith-based engagement. The author of “Whispers of the Spirit: A 40-Day Guide to Intimate Prayer.” Nichole J. Suvar also joined us to explain how pressure can reveal what we are carrying and how God invites us to find peace, identity, and rest in Him instead of trying to hold everything together. Nichole is a writer, speaker, and intentional living coach on a mission to help overwhelmed women embrace God’s design for mental wellness. She wrote, “I Don’t Have to Hold It All Together.” We then had Nate Pickowicz join us to discuss understanding and addressing spiritual depression from a biblical sense. He wrote “Overcoming the Darkness.” 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. Drew Dickens [ 26:47 ]Nichole J. Suvar [ 15:17 ]
Nate Pickowicz [ 37:56 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme, “Discipleship.” Stefano Fehr joined us to share how Call of Hope is ministering in Muslim countries through practical care, discipleship, and gospel outreach among refugees and Muslim-background believers. Stefano is president of Call of Hope, a ministry among Muslims for over 120 years, and Chief Operating Officer of Evangelical Karmel Mission. Lana Silk also joined us to give an update on Iran, explaining the oppression facing women, children, and believers while sharing how Christians continue to minister with courage and hope in Christ. Lana is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Transform Iran. We then opened up the phone lines to hear from our listeners. We posed the question, “You thought you had a relationship with Jesus, but you did not. How did God convict and reach you?” 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:Stefano Fehr [ 36:02 ]Lana Silk [ 11:34 ]Call Segment [ 51:03 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Discipleship.” Jim Daly joined us to talk about the spiritual landscape facing families today and how parents can live an authentic faith that draws their children toward Christ rather than pushing them away. Jim is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Focus on the Family and the host of the podcast. We then had Dr. Ronald Sauer join us to explain why the Holy Spirit is essential to the Christian life, guiding believers into truth, empowering daily obedience, and giving parents hope as they pray for their children. Dr. Sauer is the host of the podcast “Quiet Time” and has served as a Professor of Bible and Greek at Moody Bible Institute for 35 years. We also had Dr. Crawford Loritts join us to explain why discipleship cannot happen apart from the Holy Spirit, who glorifies Christ, illuminates God’s Word, and transforms believers from the inside out. Dr. Loritts is the President and Founder of Beyond Our Generation, which is committed to helping the next generation of Christian leaders. 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. Crawford Loritts [ 10:18 ]
Make it a Metaphor [ 23:34 ]
Jim Daly [ 28:41 ]Dr. Ronald Sauer [ 48:57 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Discipleship.” Dr. Robert Lewis joined us to explain why discipleship moves beyond an audience mentality and into real investment, equipping believers to lead, grow, and call others up in Christ. Dr. Lewis is a pastor, founding partner of Better Man, and author of “Raising a Modern-Day Knight.” Dr. Hormoz Sharia joined us with an update on Iran, sharing how believers are suffering, and how Christ is bringing hope even in deep grief. Dr. Shariat is the Founder and President of Iran Alive Ministries (IAM), which uses satellite broadcasting and the internet to share the gospel with Iranians. 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. Robert Lewis [ 27:16 ]Dr. Hormoz Sharia [ 41:06 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Discipleship.” Dr. David Nelms joined us to explain why discipleship is more than listening to the Bible—it means obeying Jesus out of love and helping others grow as we go. David serves as Founder of The Timothy Initiative, a global movement that makes and multiplies disciples, churches, and leaders. We also had Leonard Tanks Jr. join us to share his story of radical transformation and explain how discipleship happens through real-life relationships, surrender, and walking alongside others as they grow in Christ. Leonard is an apologist and emerging theologian based in Cleveland, Ohio, where he serves as the pastor and church planter of Reach City Church. 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. David Nelms [ 23:24 ]Leonard Tanks Jr. [ 36:00 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “Discipleship.” Dr. Bill Thrasher joined us to explain why discipleship must stay centered on Christ, depend on the Holy Spirit, and overflow into the lives of others through prayer and genuine relationships. Dr. Thrasher is the Lead Professor in the Master’s Program in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship at Moody Bible Institute. Dr. Erwin Lutzer also joined us to explain why discipleship is more than a decision or church activity. It begins with true repentance, new life in Christ, and a radical commitment to follow Him. Dr. Lutzer is a Pastor Emeritus of Moody Church and the featured speaker of Running to Win and Songs in the Night. We then opened up the phone lines to hear from our listeners. We posed the question, "There was something that was holding you back from everything. How did God set you free?” 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 [ 32:10 ]Dr. Erwin Lutzer [ 01:16 ]Call Segment [ 17:43 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme, “Best of 1 Peter.” Dr. Richard Blackaby joined us to explain how experiencing God begins with hearing His Word, responding in obedience, and building daily habits that lead to spiritual maturity. Dr. Blackaby is the President of Blackaby Ministries International and author of “Experiencing God in Everyday Life: A Journey Toward Spiritual Maturity.” We then had Dr. Andy Bannister join us to explain how believers can be prepared to share the hope of Christ with gentleness and respect, while listening well to those who believe differently. Dr. Bannister is the Director of Solas and the author of several books, including “How to Talk About Jesus Without Looking Like An Idiot.” We then opened up the phone lines to hear from our listeners. We posed the question, "Who did God use to help walk you into freedom in Christ?”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. Richard Blackaby [ 42:01 ]Dr. Andy Bannister [ 08:00 ]Caller Segment [ 22:24 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Best of 1 Peter.” Paul Angone joined us to explain why your 20s can feel so difficult, how comparison can steal your focus, and how God uses the process to grow your character for your calling. Paul is a dynamic national keynote speaker, best-selling author, and organizational consultant, and has authored “101 Secrets for Your Twenties.” Dr. Ryan Cook also joined us to unpack 1 Peter 3 and explain how suffering with hope can serve as a platform for sharing Christ with gentleness and respect. Dr. Cook is a Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Moody Theological Seminary, is also a key writer for Today in the Word, and has a book coming out this June called “Talking with God: Daily Readings in the Psalms.” We then had Colin Smith join us to unpack 1 Peter 1:3-8, explaining how believers can rejoice in a living hope, even through trials, because Christ has secured an inheritance that cannot be taken away. Colin is a Senior Pastor Emeritus of The Orchard Evangelical Free Church and founder and teacher of a daily radio program called Open the Bible. 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:Paul Angone [ 20:47 ]Dr. Ryan Cook [ 42:13 ]Colin Smith [ 08:58 ]
Make it a Metaphor [ 56:48 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Best of 1 Peter.” Grace Fox joined us to explain how knowing the characteristics of God can bring peace during difficult seasons and to remind us that He sees us, sustains us, and is enough. Grace has been a career missionary for more than 30 years, a popular Bible teacher at international women’s events, and an award-winning author, including “Names of God: Knowing Peace.” Dr. John Mabus joined us to unpack 1 Peter 4:7-11 and explain how believers can stay prayerful, love earnestly, and use their gifts to glorify God in hard places. Dr. Mabus is an Associate Professor of Applied Theology and Church Ministries at Moody Bible Institute and has served as a Navy Chaplain for 14 years. We then opened up the phone lines to hear from our listeners. We posed the question, "Who met you with Godly empathy during a difficult time in your life?” 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:Grace Fox’s Interview [ 46:40 ]Dr. John Mabus’ Interview [ 33:28 ]Caller’s Segment [ 08:28 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “Best of 1 Peter.” Dr. Jim Coakley joined us to unpack 1 Peter 2 and explain how believers can live as sojourners, submit to authority, and honor God in a watching world. Dr. Coakley is a professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute and has authored several books, including “14 Fresh Ways to Enjoy the Bible.” We then had Dr. Eric Redmond join us to unpack 1 Peter 1 and explain how believers can set their hope fully on Christ and pursue holiness even in a hostile world. Dr. Redmond is a Professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute, and he is the Executive Director of Moody’s Theological Seminary Center for Compelling Biblical Preaching. 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. Jim Coakley [ 23:15 ]Dr. Eric Redmond [ 35:42 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, the team was out for Memorial Day, but they left some great content to help you take your next step with Jesus. Karl and Ally talked with Dr. Erwin Lutzer, Pastor Emeritus of Moody Church, about understanding prayer. The team also spoke with Abdu Murray, speaker, author, and attorney, about apologetics. Have a blessed Memorial Day.
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme, “Redeeming Time.” Dr. Michael Rydelnik joined us to explain why rising Jew hatred must be called what it is, why believers should pray for the Jewish people, and how we can redeem every opportunity for the Lord. Dr. Rydelnik is the Professor Emeritus of Jewish Studies and Bible and the Adjunct Professor in the undergraduate program at Moody Bible Institute. Lana Silk also joined us to explain why Iran’s regime should not be trusted in negotiations, how the people are being pressured under the ceasefire, and how Transform Iran is preparing for open doors. Lana is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Transform Iran. Then we had Shawna Beyer join us to share how online shopping can waste time and reveal deeper lies, and how God’s truth helps renew our minds. Shawna is the host of the Jody and Shawna podcast. We then opened up the phone lines to hear from our listeners. We posed the question, "What has been the black hole for time in your life, and how have you found victory?" We invited our listeners to the “Redeem Time” Challenge to encourage you to use your time more intentionally and spiritually, focusing on productivity, purpose, rest, and honoring God, rather than wasting it. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.
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Dr. Michael Rydelnik [ 43:43 ]Lana Silk [ 13:04 ]Shawna Beyer [ 36:05 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Redeeming Time.” Laurie Davies joined us to explain how emotional hoarding can keep us stuck, and how God helps us let go of the hurt, regret, and bitterness we’ve been holding on to. Laurie is a former journalist and women’s ministry director and has written the book, “Emotional Hoarding: Letting Go of the Stuff That Keeps You Stuck.” We then had Kathi Lipp join to explain how clutter can keep us stuck in fear, guilt, and shame, and how small steps can help us move toward freedom. Kathi is the host of “Clutter Free Academy the Podcast!”, and author of "Ready for Anything: Preparing Your Heart and Home for Any Crisis, Big or Small." We invited our listeners to the “Redeem Time” Challenge to encourage you to use your time more intentionally and spiritually, focusing on productivity, purpose, rest, and honoring God, rather than wasting it. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.
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Ally's Q&A [ 13:01 ] Kathi Lipp [ 22:37 ]Laurie Davies [ 34:47 ]Make it a Metaphor [ 46:10 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Redeeming Time.” Dan Seaborn joined us to explain how unredeemed time can reveal deeper worries and fears, and how asking God for wisdom helps us face what we’re avoiding. Dan founded Winning At Home, an organization that encourages marriages and families, and is a leader for the Marriage & Family Division of the AACC. Then Joshua Becker joined us to explain how uncluttering our lives can help us choose what matters most, focus on Christ, and use our time and resources for eternal impact. Joshua is the founder and editor of Becoming Minimalist, a website dedicated to inspiring others to find more life by owning less. He also has authored “Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World.” We invited our listeners to the “Redeem Time” Challenge to encourage you to use your time more intentionally and spiritually, focusing on productivity, purpose, rest, and honoring God, rather than wasting it. 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:Dan Seaborn’s Interview [ 08:32 ]Joshua Becker’s Interview [ 39:53 ]Ally thinks it's funny [ 57:37 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Redeeming Time.” Alex McFarland joined us to explain how redeeming time includes honoring God with our rest, responsibilities, and priorities while staying attentive to the Holy Spirit’s leading. Alex is a Christian apologist, author, evangelist, religion and culture analyst, national talk show host, and a youth expert. We also had Drew Dyck join us to explain how distractions steal our time and how Scripture, habits, and God’s grace help us redeem it for what matters. Drew is an acquisitions editor with Moody Publishers and a contributing editor for Christianity Today for Pastors. He is the author of “Your Future Self Will Thank You: Secrets to Self-Control from the Bible and Brain Science.” We invited our listeners to the “Redeem Time” Challenge to encourage you to use your time more intentionally and spiritually, focusing on productivity, purpose, rest, and honoring God, rather than wasting it. We then turned to the phone lines to hear from our listeners. We asked the question, “What was that thing you were procrastinating on that God gave you victory to overcome?” 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:Alex McFarland [ 19:41 ]Drew Dyck [ 41:37 ]Caller Segment [ 58:04 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “redeeming time.” Tim Challies joined us to explain how redeeming our time is rooted in honoring God and serving others, not just getting more done. Tim is a pastor, speaker, blogger, and author of “Do More Better: A Practical Guide to Productivity.” Shaunti Feldhahn joined us to explain how finding balance starts with taking on Christ’s yoke and living according to the way God designed us. Shaunti is a best-selling author, podcaster, blogger, and popular speaker. She has written, “Find Balance: Thriving in a Do-It-All World.” Here is a challenge to encourage you to use your time more intentionally and spiritually, focusing on productivity, purpose, rest, and honoring God, rather than wasting it. 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:Shaunti Feldhahn’s Interview [ 21:29 ]Tim Challies’ Interview [ 48:32 ]
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Today on "Karl and Crew," we concluded our weekly theme, “Sticking with It When.” Karl Vaters joined us to discuss why the health of a church should not be measured by size alone, and how small churches can thrive in terms of faithfulness, impact, and community. Karl has dedicated over 40 years to small-church ministry and creates resources to help these smaller congregations succeed. We also welcomed Ed Cannon, who spoke about the Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC) and its use of radio and digital media to spread the hope of Jesus in hard-to-reach areas. This effort fosters trusted relationships with listeners around the world. Ed serves as the President and CEO of FEBC. 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:Ed Cannon’s Interview [ 30:14 ]Karl Vaters’ Interview [ 14:43 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Sticking with it when,” others say walk away. Dr. Sharen Ford joined us to explain what foster care is often misunderstood, why children in foster care need safe and loving families, and how the church can step in to help. Dr. Ford serves as the Director for Foster Care and Adoption at Focus on the Family, committed to raising awareness regarding the need for every child to have a quality family. We then had Vikki Rose join us. She is the Author of “Every Reason to Leave,” which shares how God met her in a broken marriage, changed both her and her husband, and gave them the grace to stay together. We also had Dr. Hormoz Shariat join us to share why many Iranians still long for regime change, how Christians are suffering under intense pressure, and how the gospel continues to spread in Iran. Dr. Shariat is the Founder and President of Iran Alive Ministries (IAM), which uses satellite broadcasting and the internet to share the gospel with Iranians. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.
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Dr. Sharen Ford [ 46:17 ]
Vikki Rose [ 20:27 ]
Dr. Hormoz Shariat [ 07:26 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Sticking with it when…” exploring prayer. Dr. Bill Thrasher joined us to discuss how to tell if our prayer life is dead or disconnected, and how the Holy Spirit helps bring it back to life. Dr. Thrasher is a lead professor in the Master's program in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship at Moody Bible Institute and has written “How to Resurrect a Dead Prayer Life.” We then had Dr. Eric Scalise join us to explain how Hope for the Heart is using AI to offer biblical guidance on life’s hardest questions and to point people toward deeper care and support. Dr. Scalise is the President and Chief Strategy Officer for Hope for the Heart, an international counseling ministry. 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’s Interview [ 26:56 ]Dr. Eric Scalise’s Interview [ 47:27 ]Ally’s Jokes [ 56:31 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Sticking with it when…” exploring how to heal after experiencing church hurt. Lina Abujamra joined us to explain how pain and church hurt can tempt us toward self-sufficiency, and why we still need Jesus and His people to keep standing in faith. Lina is the founder of Living with Power Ministries and has written “Still Standing: Following Jesus Even When It Hurts.” We then had Jonathan Griffiths join us to explain a few reasons people may be neglecting to attend church in person and why gathering in a local church aligns with God’s plans. Jonathan leads Encounter the Truth, a ministry that broadcasts religious programming on radio and broadcast. He also wrote, “Gathered for Good: God’s Good Design for the Local Church.” We also had Chip Ingram join us to discuss how to mirror the love of Christ to others. He is the CEO and Teaching Pastor of Living on the Edge. We then turn to the phone lines to hear from our listeners regarding the question, “How has the church shown up for you when you needed them the most?” 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:Lina Abujamra’s Interview [ 07:51 ]Jonathan Griffiths’ Interview [ 24:51 ]Callers Segment [ 38:10 ]Chip Ingram’s Interview [ 55:05 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “Sticking with it when,” with a focus on family conflict. Dr. Kathy Koch joined us to explain how parents can navigate conflict with adult children while learning to support them without over-parenting and keep their hope in God. Dr. Koch is the Founder and CEO of Celebrate Kids, Inc. and the author of several books, including “Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children.” Cody Kimmel joined us to explain a grace-based blueprint for parenting, showing how God's love and guidance can shape how we raise our kids at every stage. Cody is the Executive Director of Grace Based Families, a ministry focused on encouraging and equipping families at every stage of life. Ally gives a short devotion, walking us through Acts one. 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:Ally’s Devotion [ 00:51 ]
Dr. Kathy Koch’s Interview [ 16:59 ]Cody Kimmel’s Interview [ 39:30 ]
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Today, we conclude our theme "Preparation Week." Kathi Lipp, clutter-free expert, podcaster, and author, shared from her book, "Ready for Anything: Preparing Your Heart and Home for Any Crisis, Big or Small." Kelli Worrall, MBI Professor of Communications and Field Chair for the Music and Media Arts Division, discussed her book, "Pierced and Embraced." What are the unique, powerful, and complex ways in which Jesus loves the women of the Gospels? Dr. Winfred Neely, Professor Emeritus and retired Dean of MBI Theological Seminary, helped us unpack Matthew 25 and the parable of the 10 virgins. How can we be spiritually prepared for Jesus' second coming? You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.
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Interview with Kelli Worrall [7:02]
Interview with Dr. Winfred Neely [20:18]
Interview with Kathy Lipp [49:05]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Preparation” with conversations about how to engage in gospel conversations and in apologetics. We had Abdu Murray join us to discuss the importance of being prepared to share your faith and how to prepare. 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. Then we had Dr. Jonathan Morrow join us to discuss the subtle shift in Christian students' disengagement from their faith in college and how to prevent it. Dr. Morrow is an author, speaker, and professor. He is the Director of Cultural Engagement and Student Discipleship for Impact 360 Institute and is passionate about helping a new generation of Christ-followers. He has also authored several books, including “Welcome to College: A Christ-Centered Guide to Lasting Faith.” 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:
Abdu Murray Interview [10:44]
Dr. Jonathan Morrow Interview [29:54]
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We continue "Preparation Week" on Karl and Crew today. Best-selling author, speaker, and love-language expert Dr. Gary Chapman joins us with encouragement for parents. We highlighted his books, "Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Became Parents" and "Things I Wish I'd Known Before My Child Became a Teenager." Also, author Daniel Henderson discussed his book "Defying Gravity," which helps those prepping and surviving in ministry. Daniel is also the Founder and President of Strategic Renewal International and Global Director for The 6:4 Fellowship pastoral ministry. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.
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Staying ready to do good works [0:00]
Interview with Dr. Gary Chapman [14:02]
Interview with Daniel Henderson [33:12]
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Today, we begin "Preparation Week" on Karl and Crew. Are we prepared to fight spiritual battles? Great discussion and insight with Dr. Karl Payne, pastor, teacher, author, and renowned apologist. He is the author of "Spiritual Warfare: Christians, Demonization, and Deliverance." Dr. Payne is also the founder of the Transferable Cross Training Foundation. Lead Pastor of Church in the City (Nashville) and former bass player, Matt Smallbone, talks about his new book, "The Prayer Experiment: How Praying Like Jesus Realigns Everything." He shared his experience of intentionally praying the Lord's Prayer every day for a year. Finally, our best preparation in battle is the Armor of God! We shared a special resource by texting ARMOR to 800-555-7898. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.
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Being Prepared for spiritual battle [0:00]
Conversation with Matt Smallbone on the prayer experiment [25:00]
Conversation with Dr. Karl Payne on spiritual warfare [35:34]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme of “What are you looking for?” with Morgan Krueger, who discussed the importance of keeping God the focal point and giving Him glory always, not taking it for ourselves. Morgan is a wife, mother, speaker, and author who found her voice connecting with women seeking biblical freedom from the brokenness of shame. Morgan has also written a book called “Made to Magnify: Choosing to Live for Jesus When Everything Tells You to Live for Yourself.” Then we had Dr. Elizabeth Smith join us to discuss what we should be doing in our free time and how to intentionally fill it, as well as our kids' free time. She also spoke about available classes through Moody Online. 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. 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:
Spiritual Treasure Hunt [0:00]
Elizabeth Smith [24:14]
Morgan Kreuger [35:40]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "What are you looking for?" We had York Moore join us to share how his search for meaning as an atheist college student led him to Christ, and why he believes this generation is hungry for Jesus in a powerful way. York is the President, CEO, and National Evangelist of the Coalition for Christian Outreach. He is a gifted speaker, revivalist, and author of several books, including Do Something Beautiful. Dr. Adam Rasmussen joined us to explain why many lack biblical alignment between what they believe and how they live, and how discipleship can help close that gap. Dr. Rasmussen is a fellow at the Cultural Research Center and Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities at Arizona Christian University. With over three decades in Christian education, he has taught on biblical literacy, apologetics, and worldview formation, helping connect faith, reason, and culture. We then turned to the phone lines to hear from our listeners. We asked the question, “How did you go from ‘Spiritual but not religious’ to a follower of Jesus Christ?” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.
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Acts 17 [ 00:00 ]Caller Segment [ 19:42 ]Dr. Adam Rasmussen [ 24:54 ]
York Moore’s Interview [ 35:13 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off a new theme, "What are you looking for?" Our guests included Anne Graham Lotz and her daughter Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright. They've written a book called "God Won't Leave You There: Joseph's Story." It shows how God turns trials into purpose. Career advisor, speaker, and author Robert Dickie III joined us as well. He offered encouragement and advice when looking for a career change. Also, Chip Ingram, pastor, author, and CEO & Teaching Pastor of Living on the Edge, shared from his book, "I Choose Joy." Joy is a daily choice through life...even if, and God can give you that strength. Finally, we had some fun taking calls about the things we seem to look for most around the house, like keys, cell phones, socks, and more! 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 calls on commonly lost items [6:11]
Interview with Robert Dickie [30:15]
Interview with Anne Graham Lotz and Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright [42:55]
Interview with Chip Ingram [59:44]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme, “I Can’t Change Because…,” by examining the excuses we make and how God calls us beyond them. Heather Otis Tayloe joined us to explain the reality of spiritual warfare, how the enemy works to pull believers off course, and why God’s Word is our weapon for standing firm. Heather has served in international missionary radio for nearly forty years alongside her husband and has led Bible study and prayer ministries for over a decade. She has authored numerous biblical studies and The Saboteur: Agent of Subterfuge and Subversive Stratagems. We then had Marita Littauer join us to explain how personality types can help us understand our strengths and weaknesses, while reminding us that they are not an excuse to stay stuck but a starting point to grow more like Christ. Marita is a speaker, author, and blogger known for her work on personality studies. She has written over 20 books, including her best-selling title Wired That Way, and continues to teach and speak on understanding personalities. We then turned to the phone lines to hear from our listeners. We asked the question, “What excuse did you finally give up that ultimately led to freedom in Christ?" You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.
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Heather Otis Tayloe's Interview [ 38:10 ]
Marita Littauer's Interview [ 25:15 ]
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Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “I Can’t Change Because…,” by examining the excuses we make and how God calls us beyond them. Drew Dyck joined us to explain how self-control isn’t something we force on our own but a fruit of the Spirit, and how small, intentional habits and a God-centered vision help us grow in lasting change. Drew Dyck is an acquisitions editor at Moody Publishers and a contributing editor for Christianity Today for Pastors. He is a former managing editor of Leadership Journal and the author of several books, including Your Future Self Will Thank You. We then turned to the phone lines to hear from our listeners. We asked the question, “What has God shown you that has helped you get some victory over your phone or technology usage?" 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’s Interview [ 00:51 ]Caller Segment [ 13:51 ]
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Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “I Can’t Change Because…,” by examining the excuses we make and how God calls us beyond them. Dr. Jim Coakley joined us to discuss the excuse, “I can’t change because I believe the Bible is hard or it feels dry to me,” and explain how reading the Bible only for information can keep it from changing us and how new approaches can help bring it to life. Dr. Jim Coakley is a Professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute and a regular writer for the Today in the Word devotional. He is an Israel tour expert and a current Elder at 180 Chicago Church. He is also the author of 14 Fresh Ways to Enjoy the Bible. We then had Dr. Sandra Dalton-Smith join us to discuss the excuse “I can’t change because I feel too tired” and explain how true rest goes beyond sleep, and how different types of exhaustion can keep us from making real change. Dr. Dalton-Smith is a board-certified internal medicine physician, international speaker, and CEO of Restorasis, a workplace well-being consulting agency. She is the award-winning author of Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity and host of the I Choose My Best Life podcast. She is also the creator of the 7 Types of Rest framework. 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. Jim Coakley’s Interview [ 20:23 ]Dr. Sandra Dalton-Smith’s Interview [ 35:07 ]
Ally Thinks Its Funny [ 48:16 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “I Can’t Change Because…,” about the excuses we use. Today, we focused on the excuse, “I can’t change because my environment makes it impossible,” looking at Psalm 1:1–3. Dr. Douglas Small joined us to talk about what it will take to see a spiritual awakening, calling believers back to prayer, unity, and a renewed relationship with Christ. Dr. Small is the President and Executive Director of Prayer at the Heart (PATH), a ministry focused on mobilizing believers in prayer across the nation. He has carried a long-standing vision to see unified prayer movements lead to spiritual awakening and revival. We then had Dr. Henry Cloud join us to explain how biblical boundaries help us take responsibility for our own responses instead of blaming others for our lack of change. Dr. Cloud is a leadership expert, clinical psychologist, and New York Times bestselling author. He has written more than 40 books, including “Boundaries,” which has sold millions of copies worldwide. He also works as a leadership consultant and executive coach, helping leaders and organizations improve performance and culture. 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. Henry Cloud’s Interview [ 07:40 ]Dr. Douglas Small’s Interview [ 45:15 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “I Can’t Change Because…,” about the excuses we use. Today, we focused on the excuse, “I can’t change because I’m too busy,” looking at Psalm 90:12. Dan Seaborn joined us to explain why real change does not start with others, but with humility and surrender in our own hearts. Dan is the founder of Winning At Home, Inc., an organization dedicated to strengthening marriages and families, and currently leads the Marriage and Family Division of the AACC. He is an international speaker and author of 12 books, including “Winning at Home” and “Parenting with Grace and Truth.” Jim Daly joined us to share how God redeemed his broken childhood and shaped his passion for helping families thrive. Jim is the President and CEO of Focus on the Family and host of the daily “Focus on the Family” broadcast. He also hosts “The ReFocus Podcast” and is the author of several books, including “The Good Dad” and “ReFocus: Living a Life that Reflects God’s Heart.” 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:Jim Daly’s Interview [ 42:44 ]Dan Seaborn’s Interview [ 25:21 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “What If,” by focusing on the questions, “What if your prayers are not heard?” and “What if you are not born again but assume you are?” Karl talked about why our prayers may go unanswered and what may be hindering our connection with God. He also talked about how someone can assume they belong to Christ because of outward appearance or religious activity, yet still lack a genuine relationship with Him and the new life that comes through true faith. Omer Eshel joined us to discuss the reality of living in Israel under constant threat, the spiritual roots of the conflict, and how a biblical perspective shapes understanding and response. Omer is the CEO and Co-founder of The Bible Comes to Life Travel and Educational Center in Israel. He previously served as Israel Tourism Consul Director and Israel Ministry of Tourism Midwest Regional Director. He is a certified Israel tour guide and former Israel Ministry of Tourism regional director, and majored in biblical history and geography. 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:Omer Eshel’s Interview [ 26:16 ]Karl’s response [ 00:50 and 39:06]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “What If,” by focusing on the question, “What if you knew why you do what you do?” Philip Miller joined us to discuss identity in Christ, how we fall into “orphan-hearted” living, and why we often look to the wrong things for significance, security, and satisfaction. Philip is the Senior Pastor of The Moody Church in Chicago and can be heard on “The Moody Church Hour” and “Living Hope” radio programs. He began his ministry at Chuck Swindoll’s Stonebriar Community Church and now leads a vibrant congregation in the city. We then had Greg Dempster join us to discuss how past experiences form “governing ideas” that shape our lives, and how renewing our minds in Christ helps close the gap between what we believe about God and how we live. Greg is the Founder and Director of ChristLife Ministries and has served in full-time pastoral ministry for over two decades. He has been a senior leader and ministry director, helping equip believers to live out their faith with authenticity and freedom. We then turned to the phone lines to hear from our listeners. We asked the question, “ If your life story was made into a movie, what would the title be?” 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:Philip Miller’s Interview [ 07:13 ]Greg Dempster’s Interview [ 21:15 ]Caller’s Segment [ 38:19 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “What If,” with Dr. Jared Nelms and Dr. John Dickson. Dr. Jared Nelms joined us to discuss Titus 2, what true discipleship looks like through the grace of God, and how it calls us not just to know the truth, but to live it out. Dr. Nelms is the President and CEO of The Timothy Initiative, leading efforts to plant churches in unreached regions by training indigenous leaders. He previously served as a missionary in India and has extensive experience in global ministry across Asia and Africa. We then had Dr. John Dickson join us to discuss who Flavius Josephus was, the writings he left behind, and how new findings support the Testimonium Flavianum as a legitimate reference to Jesus. Dr. Dickson is an author, speaker, historian, and media presenter, and serves as the Jean Kvamme Distinguished Professor of Biblical Studies and Public Christianity at Wheaton College. He has published more than 20 books and hosts the Undeceptions podcast, one of Australia’s top Christian podcasts with a growing global audience. We then turned to the text messages to hear from our listeners. We asked the question, “What is your next step of obedience? What is God calling you to walk away from today?” We prayed for everyone who responded, asking God to strengthen them in obedience and lead them by His grace. 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. Jared Nelms [ 44:12 ]Dr. John Dickson [ 25:47 ]
Text Segment [ 00:52 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme, “Hope Rising,” with conversations about how we find hope in every aspect of life. Lana Silk joined us to share what’s really happening in Iran during the ceasefire, why it is concerning, and how believers are holding onto hope in Christ despite intense persecution. Lana is the President and CEO of Transform Iran, with over 20 years of experience in marketing and a passion for helping voices be heard. Born in Iran and educated in the UK, she has also served in ministry as a worship leader and college chaplain with a focus on youth and mental health. We then had Dr. Winfred Neely join us to discuss the danger of spiritual plateauing, the call to keep growing in Christ, and finding true hope in Jesus rather than in our own feelings. Dr. Neely is the retired Vice President and Academic Dean of Moody Theological Seminary and serves as Professor Emeritus of Old Testament, Biblical Interpretation, and Preaching at Moody Bible Institute. He has pastored several churches in the Chicago area, served as a missionary pastor to Senegal, and teaches globally through ministry and conferences. He is the author of “How to Overcome Worry – Experiencing the Peace of God in Every Situation.” We then turned to the phone lines to hear from our listeners. We asked the question, “Do you have a time recently where you’ve plateaued in an area spiritually, and the Holy Spirit showed you what needed to change?” 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:Lana Silk’s Interview [ 03:06 ]Dr. Winfred Neely [ 31:52 ]Callers Segment [ 47:57 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Hope Rising,” with conversations about how we find hope in every aspect of life. Leonard Tinnell joined us to share his story of going from a life without hope to finding hope in Christ, and how God’s faithfulness does not always change our circumstances right away, but works over time to fulfill His purpose. Leonard is a pastor and church planter at Reach City Church, an apologist, and an emerging theologian based in Cleveland, Ohio. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Religion with a minor in Biblical Studies and a Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics from Liberty University. Kathi Lipp joined us to share how overwhelming seasons can drain our hope, how she held on to hope through God’s Word, prayer, and community, and how addressing clutter can bring peace and clarity to everyday life. Kathi is an author, speaker, blogger, and host of “Clutter Free Academy the Podcast!” She also runs the Facebook group “Clutter Free Academy.” She is the author of “Clutter Free” and “The Get Yourself Organized Project.” We then turned to the phone lines to hear from our listeners. We asked the question, “Were you ever in a hopeless situation, clung to God, and watched Him provide?” 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:Leonard Tanks Jr [ 25:31 ]Kathi Lipp [ 09:37 ]Caller Segment [ 50:15 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Hope Rising,” with conversations about how we find hope in every aspect of life. Today, we focused on the hope, joy, and peace that come from trusting in God, based on Romans 15:13. J. Warner Wallace joined us to share how applying cold-case detective skills to the Gospels reveals compelling evidence for Christianity and a hope that is grounded in truth. Wallace is a Dateline-featured cold-case homicide detective, bestselling author, and national speaker. He is also a Christian apologist, Senior Fellow at the Colson Center, and adjunct professor of apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Gateway Seminary, and Southern Evangelical Seminary. Learn more at Cold-Case Christianity. We then had Jill Savage join us to share how unrealistic expectations and misplaced hope contributed to deep disappointment in her marriage, and how holding on to hope in Christ led to healing and restoration. Jill Savage is an author, blogger, international speaker, and leads the ministry Hearts at Home. She also hosts the “No More Perfect” podcast and wrote “No More Perfect Marriages: Experience the Freedom of Being Real Together.” We also had some fun with “Ally Thinks It’s Funny.” 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:Jill Savage [ 29:12 ]J. Warner Wallace [ 45:49 ]
Ally's Joke [ 1:04:12 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continue our weekly theme, “Hope Rising,” with conversations about how we find hope in every aspect of life. Today, we focused on suffering, specifically Romans 5:1–5. Susie Larson joined us to discuss how God uses suffering to build character, why it is part of the Christian life, and the difference between holy lament and dark sorrow. Susie is the host of “Susie Larson Live,” a national speaker, and a bestselling author. We then had Abdu Murray join us to discuss his journey from Islam to Christianity, what it cost him, and what makes Christianity fundamentally different from every other religion. Abdu is a speaker, author, and attorney who addresses issues where religious faith and emerging cultural trends intersect. He is the President of Embrace the Truth. We then turned to the phone lines to hear from our listeners. We asked the question, “What character did God produce in you through suffering that gives you hope?” 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:Susie Larson [ 37:39 ]Abdu Murray [ 06:39 ]Caller Segment [ 21:39 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme, “Hope Rising—How We Find Hope in Every Aspect of Life,” with Dr. Drew Dickens, Arlene Pellicane, David Nelms, and Dr. Crawford Loritts. Dr. Drew Dickens joined us to discuss how to navigate the rise of AI with discernment, pointing us back to Jesus as our ultimate source of truth and hope. 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 groundbreaking dissertation explored the impact of generative AI on spiritual direction, and he is the founder of the Encountering Peace app and the Encounter Podcast, helping deepen people’s spiritual lives and their encounter with God amid the chaos of life. Arlene Pellicane also joined us to remind us that when our hopes for our families feel broken, Jesus meets us in that place and restores our hope. She also shared how we can be wise with technology. Arlene is a speaker, author, and host of the Happy Home podcast. She is a marriage and parenting expert and has written several books, including “Growing Up Social,” “Screen Kids,” and “Calm, Cool, and Connected.” She has appeared in major media outlets, including the Today Show, Focus on the Family, Fox & Friends, FamilyLife Today, and The Wall Street Journal. David Nelms joined us to discuss how to be satisfied with Jesus and Jesus alone. David serves as the founder of The Timothy Initiative. Dr. Crawford Loritts also joined us to discuss how to recognize the root of sin and become free. He is a pastor and the founder of Beyond Our Generation. 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:Arlene Pellicane’s Interview [ 24:21 ]Dr. Drew Dickens’s Interview [ 05:46 ]David Nelms’ Interview [ 58:36 ]Dr. Crawford Loritts’ Interview [ 01:14:30 ]
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This Morning, on Karl and Crew, the team is out for Good Friday, but they left behind some amazing Freedom Friday content for you! Hear how listeners came to Christ after already being in church and going through the religious motions.
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Holy Week,” with Dr. Michael Rydelnik, Dr. James Coakley, and Todd Nettleton. Dr. Michael Rydelnik joined us to discuss how Jesus is the Passover Lamb and why we must reconnect Easter to its roots in Passover and the story of redemption. Dr. Rydelnik is Professor Emeritus of Jewish Studies and Bible at Moody Bible Institute and host of Open Line on Moody Radio. A Bible teacher specializing in the Hebrew Bible, the Jewish people, Israel, and biblical prophecy, he is also the author of “50 Most Important Bible Questions,” “The Messianic Hope,” and “How Should Christians Think About Israel?” Dr. James Coakley joined us to discuss how studying Scripture more deeply reveals God’s intentional work and how Jesus is in control, even in the details of Holy Week. Dr. Coakley is Professor of Bible in the Bible and Theology Department at Moody Bible Institute, where he received the Faculty Citation Award in 2025. He is also a current elder at 180 Chicago Church and a former senior pastor. He is the author of “14 Fresh Ways to Enjoy the Bible,” a Christianity Today 2024 Book Award winner, and a regular writer for Today in the Word. Todd Nettleton joined us to share what Holy Week is like for persecuted Christians around the world. Todd Nettleton is Vice President of Message for The Voice of the Martyrs-USA and host of The Voice of the Martyrs Radio, a ministry serving persecuted Christians around the world. During more than 25 years with VOM, he has interviewed hundreds of persecuted Christians in more than 30 nations. He is also the author of “When Faith Is Forbidden.” 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. Michael Rydelnik’s Interview [ 07:09 ]
Todd Nettleton’s Interview [ 28:49 ]Dr. James Coakley’s Interview [ 40:26 ] Ally's Jokes [ 53:15 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Holy Week,” by reflecting on the hope we have in Christ and the power of the cross in our everyday lives. Colin Smith joined us to discuss how Easter reveals our need for a Savior and the grace of salvation through faith in Jesus. Colin is Senior Pastor Emeritus of The Orchard Evangelical Free Church. He is also the founder and teacher of the daily radio program “Open the Bible,” which airs weekday mornings on Moody Radio at 9:00 a.m. CT. He is the author of many books, including “Heaven, How I Got Here: The Story of the Thief on the Cross.” Dr. Bill Thrasher also joined us to discuss how to intentionally grow closer to God during Easter by understanding the power of the cross and living honestly before Him. Dr. Thrasher has served on the faculty of Moody Bible Institute since 1980 and is the Lead Professor in the master’s program in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship at MBI. He is also a frequent speaker across the country and the author of several books, including “A Journey to Victorious Praying: Finding Discipline and Delight in Your Prayer Life.” We then turned to the phone lines to hear from our listeners. We asked the question, “When did Jesus capture your love for Him?” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.
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Colin Smith’s Interview [ 05:57 ]
Dr. Bill Thrasher’s Interview [ 21:25 ]
Callers [ 41:32 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “Holy Week,” with Dr. Erwin Lutzer and Dr. Hormoz Shariat. Dr. Erwin Lutzer joined us to discuss the seven cries from the cross and what they reveal about Jesus’ mercy, suffering, humanity, and obedience. He also talked about how Christ understands human weakness and how He alone can satisfy our deepest spiritual thirst. Dr. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is also the featured speaker on “Running to Win” and “Songs in the Night” and is the author of “Cries from the Cross.” Dr. Hormoz Shariat also joined us to discuss what is happening in Iran politically and spiritually, and how many Iranians are turning to Christ in the midst of suffering and persecution. Dr. Shariat is the founder and president of Iran Alive Ministries, which seeks to reach Iranians with the gospel. An Iranian Muslim convert, he has ministered among Muslim-born Iranians for more than 40 years and holds a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Southern California and a B.A. in Bible and Theology from Jessup University. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.
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Dr. Erwin Lutzer’s Interview [ 23:59 ]
Dr. Hormoz Shariat’s Interview [ 45:49 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme, “End Times Week and AI,” with Ruslan KD and Nick Skytland. Ruslan KD joined us to discuss godly ambition and how to pursue purpose and calling in a way that honors God. Ruslan is a Christian YouTuber, podcaster, and entrepreneur known for his thought-provoking commentary on faith, culture, and personal development. A former independent artist, he transitioned into digital media, where he creates content that bridges biblical wisdom with real-world issues. He is the founder of The God Bless Movement and author of the book “Godly Ambition: Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Time, Talent, and Treasure.” He is also preparing to kick off The Godly Ambition Tour in Chicago on April 10. Through his YouTube channels, Ruslan KD and Bless God Studios, he explores topics such as apologetics, cultural trends, and practical stewardship, inspiring audiences to live with purpose and intentionality. Nick Skytland also joined us to discuss how AI is shaping us and why believers should approach it with a biblical worldview. Nick is Vice President of Gloo Developer and AI Research, leading initiatives to shape open, values-aligned AI that supports human flourishing. Before joining Gloo, he spent more than two decades at NASA as Chief Technologist, advancing early-stage technologies and building some of the largest open innovation communities in history. He co-authored the book “What Comes Next? Shaping the Future in an Ever-Changing World.” Nick was also the co-founder of Quite Uncommon, a technology firm that helped organizations build, test, and launch new and innovative ideas. We then turned to the phone lines to hear from our listeners. We asked the question, “what did God use to grab you heart and transform your soul?” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.
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Nick Skytland [ 05:18 ]Ruslan KD [ 39:34 ]Callers Question [ 56:05 ]
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “End Times Week and AI,” with Dr. Sam Storms and Jason Thacker. Dr. Sam Storms joined us to discuss whether events in the Middle East are a reflection of prophecy and how believers should respond to the end times with self-control, unity, and a focus on the gospel. Dr. Storms is the founder and president of Enjoying God Ministries and serves on the Council of The Gospel Coalition and as Executive Director of the Convergence Church Network. He also served as Visiting Associate Professor of Theology at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, and is a past president of the Evangelical Theological Society. Jason Thacker also joined us to discuss how believers should think about AI through a biblical lens. Jason serves as Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Ethics at Boyce College and Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He is the author of several books, including “Following Jesus in the Digital Age” and “The Age of AI: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity.” He was also the project leader and lead drafter of “Artificial Intelligence: An Evangelical Statement of Principles.” He is also a Director of the research institute at The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. We then turned to the phone lines to hear from our listeners. We asked the question, “What topic have you most benefited from hearing about on Moody Radio?” 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:Jason Thacker’s Interview [ 00:53 ]Callers Question [ 16:15 ]
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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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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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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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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.
If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:
Asheritah Ciuciu [ 00:53 ]
Dr. Charles Stone [ 18:39 ]
Jordan Raynor’s Interview [ 29:48 ]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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It’s National Marriage Week! We’re celebrating all things marriage. Our good friend Arlene Pellicane joined us. She’s not only a spokesperson for National Marriage Week. She’s got a new book out from Moody Publishers: Making Marriage Easier : How to Love (and Like) Your Spouse for Life . It’s good stuff!
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After a long day of work or planned activities, few things sound as good as a hot pizza pie from your favorite local pizza joint. When you carry out, you have two things on your mind: keeping the box of pizza intact.....and keeping it HOT. Kurt confessed he does both...by keeping his pizza box...in the trunk of his car. Kate strongly disagreed. And callers weighed in on how to best get their pizza home!
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Have you ever heard of "The Starfish Story?" It's one of our favorites! It reminds us of a vital truth: Doing what you can, with what you have, where you are, MATTERS to people. And to God!
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Let’s talk about prayer. If we’re honest, and we should be, as believers we can find ourselves in a pickle. My mind wanders. I keep saying the same things over and over again. My prayers seem to bounce off the ceiling. I pray and look for answers and nothing happens. All of this leads us to pack our bags and go on a guilt trip. Don’t do that! Christian author Don Whitney joined the conversation and provided several key tips that could be a prayer game changer for you!
https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/talk-to-god-in-his-own-language
You can check out Don Whitney's book, "Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life" right here:
https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Disciplines-Christian-Donald-Whitney/dp/1615216170
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It’s become a Christian motto: “Attempt great things for God.” Some people are even surprised that this saying isn’t found in the Bible! As disciples of Christ, we’ve been encouraged to aim high: go on a mission trip, give away your fortune, or become a street evangelist. Wanting to rise above the comfortable and predictable is far better than making an idol of our personal comfort and ease. But we don’t have to be notable or do notable things. A faithful, useful, and fruitful life is within the reach of all of us as believers!
https://ca.thegospelcoalition.org/article/the-ministry-of-small-things/
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You're a poet and don't know it....or at least the Kurt and Kate Mornings team tries their best in composing original poetic material! Our segment began with a whimsical writing and reading of poetry. A joyful heart is good medicine (Proverbs 17:22). And then God used the creative hearts of our listeners to create poetry that ministered so tenderly to those who might be struggling from a broken spirit.
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So, we’re Moody Radio. A part of Moody Bible Institute. Moody and Bible go together nicely! Evangelist D.L. Moody was an amazing man. He lived in the 19th century. It’s estimated that Moody traveled more than a million miles and addressed more than 100 million people during his evangelistic ministry. No radio. No TV. No internet. Wow! He made good use of the printing press. He wrote several books.Three of the most popular are: Secret Power, The Overcoming Life, and Prevailing Prayer. All of these have been released in a single volume and along with commentary from our friend, Dr. James Spencer, President of The D.L. Moody Center!
https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Moody-Collection-Overcoming-Prevailing/dp/080074618X
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Marissa Henley writes this: “It was around 4:45 a.m. when I gave up on sleep, got out of bed, and reached for my phone. I saw a notification from our family’s tracking app—my oldest son’s phone was out of battery as of 3 a.m., and I knew what that meant. I could picture my sleep-deprived college student in his apartment, lying across his bed, fully clothed, with all the lights on. He had fallen asleep without meaning to, which meant his phone wasn’t charging and his alarm wouldn’t wake him in time for class. My brain went into panic mode.” Uh oh. Marissa joined us with the rest of the story and what she learned from it. Callers also chimed in with their own stories of responding to God when prompted to pray!
https://women.pcacdm.org/nothing-to-do-but-pray/
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Our good friend, Blogger Rebekah Matt, stopped by to share the story of a famous poet, KFC and how the two coming together helped bring peace concerning Rebekah's past. The story reminds us that we all have past experiences that God doesn't want us to further lament, but instead recognize that God works all thing together for good, for those who love God and are called according to His purpose!
https://greatandnobletasks.com/2025/01/13/a-famous-poet-kfc-and-peace-with-my-past/
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We want our homes to be blessings, refuges, places of vibrant faith. And we want our love for Jesus to be discovered and developed in our children. But many of us feel like we're just not cutting it. Maybe you've read books, listened to podcasts, or tried different life hacks, only to feel defeated. Your attempts have fallen flat or fizzled out. Clayton Greene stopped by to share some key shifts that translate good intentions into actual practice!
https://www.moodypublishers.com/building-spiritual-habits-in-the-home/
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Are you feeling the pressure to keep your home looking picture-perfect amid the chaos of work and family life? Guess what? Your home doesn't need to mirror the flawless spaces seen on TV or social media. What we need here is a biblical perspective on this! Can you say grace?
https://www.amazon.com/Tension-Tidy-Uncovering-Perfect-Imperfect/dp/0825448727
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Have you ever wondered why there are so many translations of the Bible? It can be overwhelming and challenging to make sense of the differences, similarities, strengths, and weakness of each. With over 400 English translations to choose from, how do you know one is right for you? Pastor/Bible Reviewer and now Author Tim Wildsmith dropping by to cut through the clutter and give us a handle on this!
https://www.amazon.com/Bible-Translations-Everyone-Guide-Finding/dp/0310131200
You can check out Tim's YouTube channel right here:
https://www.youtube.com/@timwildsmith
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Ever feel like Job? This Old Testament book is something else! But aren’t you glad God included it in His Word? Job’s suffering is almost too overwhelming to think about. Travis McSherley is from Punta Gorda. He joined us to talk about his “Job Season.”
https://www.amazon.sg/Lesson-Job-Season-Sovereignty-Suffering/dp/0984949828
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Tim Keesee writes this, “Successive cancer diagnoses in 2019, 2020, and 2021 have struck hard. My situation, though, is no different from what all of us will face because cancer is just another way to die. And one kindness from God I’ve seen (and I can count many of his kindnesses to me in this stretch of my journey) is that cancer has given me a clearer focus on the finish line. I want to make every stride count — every day meaningful. I want to finish strong.” Tim stopped by and shared his journey and what God is teaching him along the way.
https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/the-finish-comes-fast
Tim also has a written book in which Christian brothers and sisters have taught him much about a day well spent:
https://www.amazon.com/Days-Journey-Stories-Hope-Death-Defying/dp/0764241745
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Puritan John Owen famously said “be killing sin or it will be killing you.” How can we take hold of God's promises and walk in freedom—not just for a day or a week but a sustained, lasting victory? Our good friend Karl Clauson has put together an important book to help us. Freedom is within our grasp! Be encouraged!
https://www.amazon.com/Killing-Sin-Conquer-Thing-Defeating/dp/0802434592
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Wyatt Graham writes this: “My thoughts come slower. It can be hard to concentrate. I used to be able to sit down and focus for hours. Now, I feel myself getting distracted. An email comes. A text message pops up. And I feel swept away by the wave. I plan to swim against the current this year.” Want to join him? Wyatt has a plan that might help you!
https://ca.thegospelcoalition.org/columns/detrinitate/how-i-am-getting-my-mind-back-this-year/
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Always nice to chat with Chet from Lake Wales! Chet Gladkowski is an author and an encourager. He’s been a part of our Kurt & Kate Mornings community for a while now. He dropped by the studio to chat about change, the constant we need!
https://www.chetglad.org/news
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Whether you’ve been married six months or sixty years, every marriage can use a boost.Guess what? Dr. Gary Chapman [ Building Relationships With Dr. Gary Chapman Saturdays at 1pm on Moody Radio Florida ] is back in the neighborhood! It’s the super popular 5 Love Languages One-Day Conference coming up Saturday February 1st in Fort Myers. But wait...there’s more! It’s the 5 Love Languages Date Night on Sunday the 2nd in Brooksville! Gary dropped by to chat about what you can expect and.. no doubt.. some other cool stuff too!
Learn more, and enter to win a couple's registration:
The 5 Love Languages Marriage Conference | Moody Radio Florida
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Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before stumbling [Proverbs 16:18]. Pride has many faces, is the root of so many sins and can cause us to fall at any moment. God opposes the proud but gives His grace to the humble. We had the opportunity to share our hearts, including a few stories of when God confronted the pride in our lives and how He provided the grace necessary when humbled!
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What are some of the most common hindrances to answered prayer? New Testament Professor Kenneth Berding from BIOLA University joined the conversation to help us examine ourselves in light of God's commandments!
https://kennethberding.com/2024/12/01/eleven-hindrances-to-answered-prayer/
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Being a good steward of what God gives us to manage is a vital part of our walk with Christ. Estate planning is something we tend to put on the back burner.. and we shouldn’t. It’s time to think about leaving a lasting legacy. We want to tell you about the complimentary will/estate planning seminars coming up in our area. You’ll hear from a highly respected local Christian estate planning attorney and gain key insights about the estate planning process!
https://moody.regfox.com/estate-plan-winter-2025
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The second coming of Christ! Just thinking about it makes your heart sing doesn’t it? Douglas Sean O'Donnell is the senior vice president of Bible Editorial at Crossway Publishing. He stopped by and helped us take a look at five things the Bible helps us understand about this momentous event! He also recently wrote the expository reflections on the Gospel of Mark and answered several questions people have about the Gospel from John Mark's vantage point.
https://www.crossway.org/articles/5-things-we-know-about-christs-second-coming/
https://www.crossway.org/books/expository-reflections-on-the-gospels-volume-3-hc/
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The destruction from the wildfires in Southern California. Staggering. We continue to pray for all of those who have been impacted. Our good friend Jon Noyes from the ministry Stand to Reason lives there. He joined us to talk about a firm foundation in an uncertain world.
https://www.str.org/w/a-firm-foundation-in-an-uncertain-world
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It's Monday and that means it's time for Bible Q&A! Pastor Zach Groff filled in for Dr. Jim Coakley and as always, some great questions were phoned and texted in from our listeners, helping us learn more from God's Word!
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Messages about who we are—our identity—are powerful. They can shape how we see ourselves, how we see the world, and how we see God. When people have hard experiences in their lives or have been mistreated by others, it always proves valuable to explore what messages those experiences have communicated about who they are. What message came with the hard experiences or mistreatment in your life?
https://www.ccef.org/the-messages-we-receive
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“I want more Bible in my life this year!” One way we can get more of the Bible in us is to memorize portions of it. Our good friend, Professor Tom Meyer, also known worldwide as “The Bible Memory Man," dropped by to give us some tips!
Stick around for the end of the conversation, as Tom shared that bible memorization helps him hold steadfast to the Lord in the midst of an unexpected emergency, stemming from a medical condition his daughter was born with eight years ago.
https://www.thebiblememoryman.com/
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As followers of Jesus, we’re people of the Word! But have you ever found yourself in this situation: You’re reading the Bible, but having trouble grasping the meaning and it’s like “in one ear and out the other?" You can’t carry that truth with you because you can’t recall it. Pastor and author Jonathan Threlfall stopped by to help us with ALL of our reading because there is a way to read for understanding and retention!
https://jonathanthrelfall.com/2024/12/03/how-to-read-and-remember/
Learn to read the Bible this year! Start 2025 with skills to discover the Bible's larger story every time you read.
https://bibleproject.com/
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The Bible warns us to examine ourselves to see if we are in the faith. Have you examined yourself lately? Do you have any doubts of whether you have truly been born again of God's Spirit, saved from the wrath of God to come? Today is an opportunity to see if you are in the faith! Pastor Jay Dennis from City Central Church in Lakeland stopped by this morning and presented the Gospel for first time hearers, as well as for those who have heard before and have walked away from the faith!
https://wingmannation.com/
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Gentleness is often misunderstood. When we think of a man being gentle, we might picture some guy being weak or timid, but that’s not what gentleness truly means. In fact, gentleness is a strength of character—a willingness to humble ourselves and put others first, even when we have the power to act differently. Many great men throughout history have displayed gentleness in remarkable ways, showing us that true greatness is not about asserting power but about choosing humility and self-control. The Bible has a lot to say about gentleness!
https://gentlereformation.com/2024/12/02/the-strength-of-gentleness/
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“He has a pastor’s heart.” For most of us, this describes a gentle man who walks alongside those who are downtrodden and struggling. The man with a pastor’s heart cares for wandering sheep, never yells, is quick to forgive, and looks past our sins. He’s a man who is easy to be around, and he demonstrates love no matter what the situation is or who he’s talking to. Pastor Rob Golding poses an interesting question: Can Satan have a “pastor’s heart?"
https://fightoffaithblog.com/2024/12/05/satans-pastors-heart/
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Why not celebrate this magical season with some of the greatest literary figures in history! How about a neat new book from Moody Publishers? Twelve Classic Christmas Stories is fantastic! And what a neat looking book! Inside you’ll find the wisdom and warmth of Christmas are wrapped in the stories of authors like Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, O. Henry, G. K. Chesterton, Washington Irving, George MacDonald, and other classic storytellers. This collection invites us to contemplate and savor all that is good and true about God's redemptive story and our call to be Christ-like. Historian Dr. Timothy Larsen introduces each tale, sharing the history, background, and inspiration behind the literature!
https://www.moodypublishers.com/twelve-classic-christmas-stories/
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Nicole Shanks is the Executive Director of the Pregnancy Resource Center of Southwest Florida. We love to talk about the fight for life. So many aspects of this! For instance, many women see abortion as their only option. But what about adoption? Or parenting? Nicole and Erika Huseman, Director of Patient Services, stopped by and shared the details surrounding the Christ centered services the clinic offers that are helping clients encounter the love of Jesus!
CARE NET empowers women and men considering abortion to choose life for their unborn children and find abundant life in Christ:
https://www.care-net.org/
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As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, communities, and personal lives, the church stands at a critical crossroads. How should we respond to this transformative technology? What role can AI play in ministry, and what are the ethical boundaries we have to respect? Author Jason Moore joined us to tackle these questions head-on!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1963265343/
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Here’s a riddle for you: My dog barks at it playfully. My cat stares at it dumbly. The cardinals in my yard attack it aggressively. What is “it?" Here’s another clue... Research has shown that — as far as we know currently — the magpie is the only bird that actually understands what “it” is. How does this impact your walk with Jesus?
https://www.ornitheology.com/post/the-magpie-in-the-mirror
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Many moral or ethical issues in Christianity today stand or fall upon our doctrine of God and Christ. Curious? Dr. Wyatt Graham, Executive Director of The Davenant Institute, says nowhere is that truer than in sexual ethics!
https://www.wyattgraham.com/p/sexual-ethics-stand-or-fall-upon
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I know I should read my Bible and pray every day, but I'm just not consistent. For many Christians, "daily devotions" and "spiritual disciplines" strike guilt and shame in our hearts. But what if we got it all wrong? What if our Christian experience hinges not on perfect spiritual disciplines, but on the perfect love of a Father who delights in us? Bible teacher Asheritah Ciuciu stopped by and helped us lift our gaze from the never-ending to-do list and fix our eyes on the One who spun the stars and knows us by name!
https://www.delightinginjesus.com/delighting-in-jesus-book
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We’re drowning in 24-7 news. We live in the news cycle. But journalism has changed hasn’t it? Who can you trust? Ever thought about this? Pastor Mike Woodruff helped us tackle this from a Christ-centered perspective!
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/news-media-what-now/
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The power of a personal testimony. Follower of Jesus, you may have discovered that people who aren’t believers zone out when you share the details of the gospel. But if you share your own personal story of what God has done in your life.... they lean in. They listen! Your brothers and sisters in Christ are listening, too.
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“Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect (Matthew 5:48)." Here we have Jesus Christ, Savior of sinners, lover of souls, healer of our bodies and minds, commanding us quite straightforwardly…to be perfect. What does this really mean?
https://www.patientkingdom.com/p/be-perfect
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God gives us gifts in certain areas that may come easily to us but are difficult for others. Simultaneously, we’re also weak in other areas, highlighting our need for community. The church, as Paul discusses in 1 Corinthians, is built so we need each other. “For the body does not consist of one member but of many,” Paul writes. “ If all were a single member, where would the body be? As it is, there are many parts, yet one body (1 Corinthians 12:14, 19-20)." This means a couple of things!
https://www.dashhouse.com/not-that-different/
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A brother in Christ’s carelessness keeps replaying in your mind. A sister’s comment turns a sunny day dark and leaves you distracted and distressed. Try to throw the memory away from you, and it comes back like a boomerang.The apostle Paul tells us what to do when such offenses come: “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another (Ephesians 4:32)." Without regular forgiveness, the love of a local church dies. Eventually, the church dies too. But how do we move from offense to forgiveness, especially when the moment keeps coming to mind?
https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/when-offenses-come
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I love when the Lord takes a scheduled conversation, and directs it where He would like it to go. Andy Stearns is a professor at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary in Iowa. As the conversation began, it became clear that the Lord wanted Andy to share his very personal story. It's a story that involves tremendous heartache, but from the pain, God, in His amazing love and kindness, is bringing beauty from ashes.
https://andystearns.net/2023/12/21/robyns-testimony-her-last-words-to-the-world/
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In 1843, Charles Dickens penned a story—a classic Christmas tale full of ghosts and the endearing humbug Ebenezer Scrooge. That story—which has captivated readers for over 150 years—is getting a new look! It’s called the Little Christmas Carol. It’s taking the story and putting it in a woodland setting. The illustrations are fantastic! Perfect to share with your family (kids of ALL ages!) this Christmas season!
https://www.amazon.com/Little-Christmas-Carol-Charles-Dickens/dp/0802432832
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Is my cancer back? Is my job secure? Will I ever get married? Are my children safe? Our lives are often a chronicle of trouble, pain, and uncertainty--and God's children yearn for peace. Many who wrestle with anxiety and despair know that the Bible calls them to "trust God," but what does that even mean? Pastor, podcaster, and speaker, Jonny Ardavanis, joined us to help us see how God responds to those who are worn down by worry and badgered by melancholy.
https://www.amazon.com/Consider-Lilies-Finding-Perfect-Character/dp/0310368243
https://dialinministries.org/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGB5fYWHTNemqp9aZC232eg
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It's Monday and that means Dr. Jim Coakley from the Moody Bible Institute stopped by for Bible Q&A! As always, some great questions were phoned and texted in from our listeners, helping us learn more from God's Word!
https://www.moodypublishers.com/14-fresh-ways-to-enjoy-the-bible/
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In the Bible, Psalm 100 is a psalm of Thanksgiving. Enter His gates with Thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name (100:4).
Every year here at Kurt and Kate Mornings, we open the phone lines for the annual Thanksgiving Praise-A-Thon, giving listeners the opportunity to share what they are thankful to God for this Thanksgiving!
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Our friend, Robby Lashua, from the ministry, Stand to Reason, writes this, "I love meeting with Latter-day Saints, especially the young men and women who are serving on their mission. I often invite them to my house to discuss their beliefs and ask questions about what Joseph Smith taught. After a few meetings, they usually ask if they can bring their bishop along with them to help answer some of my questions. I always say yes.” Want to hear how this usually goes?
https://www.str.org/w/ground-your-faith-in-reality
To effectively engage Latter-day Saints...
https://training.str.org/index
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Too many believers treat salvation like fire insurance. They’re happy to have their ticket to heaven but fail to fulfill their responsibility to grow spiritually now. We need to pursue a fruitful life by considering how God equips us as Christians to grow and grab onto the value of diligently striving for godliness. For that we’ll dive into 2 Peter 1. Let’s keep growing in Christ!
https://www.amazon.com/Cultivating-Spiritual-Growth-Striving-Maturity/dp/B0DF371GW3
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Let’s get real about temptation. We’re drawn to the dopamine hit of getting near sin, but not (hopefully) entering in. We want to test ourselves and prove our mettle, and so we intentionally step into temptation’s path. We want the rush of escape. Temptation is tempting. But Jesus warns us against such dabbling.
https://www.thebeehive.live/blog/temptingtemptation
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Have you ever had this thought: “My best days are behind me?" Follower of Jesus, no matter where you are in your life, that’s NOT true!
https://www.loisflowers.com/when-you-fear-your-best-days-are-behind-you/
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What’s the will of God for my life? “For this is the will of God, your sanctification (1 Thessalonians 4:3)." But wait! There’s more to this verse…."that you should abstain from sexual immorality.” This is NOT a popular message is it? You see, there’s a direct link between our holiness and our sexual purity. There's a direct link between your body which is united to Christ and what you do with your body!
https://gentlereformation.com/2024/10/30/sanctification-and-sexual-purity-gods-will-for-your-life/
Pure Desire is a ministry that can help you in your fight against pornography addiction: https://puredesire.org/
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It’s time for Operation Christmas Child! Such a cool ministry. The mission of Operation Christmas Child is two-fold. First, the mission provides God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world through shoeboxes filled with Christmas gifts (toys, school supplies, and essential toiletries). Second, it presents the Gospel of Jesus Christ at festive outreach events where children are surprised with these shoebox gifts. Vladimir was one of those kids. He joined us to share his story and also gave some details on how you can become involved this year!
https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child
Here's also a link to Vladimir's story: https://video.samaritanspurse.org/vladimir-ps-story/
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What if life was like a musical? What song would you break into today? All sorts of beautiful songs were brought up......and brought us down memory lane!
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What do you call it when you mix Christian worship services with the popular entertainment practices of the secular world? Pastor and author, Matthew Everhard, has a word for it: worshiptainment. Are we sometimes using worship as a platform to build celebrity pastors, gain large followings, and entertain the people? Matthew joined us for this important conversation!
https://www.amazon.com/Worshiptainment-Modern-Churchs-Golden-Calf/dp/B0DJD3QZT3
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According to a new study a majority of practicing Christians, including pastors, admit to viewing pornography and a large share say they are comfortable with the habit. In Barna's recently released researched report, Beyond the Porn Phenomenon, produced in partnership with Pure Desire Ministries, researchers found that pornography use is so prevalent among all demographics and the gap in use among Christians and non-Christians, as well as men and women, has grown narrower over the last eight years!
https://www.christianpost.com/news/majority-of-practicing-christians-admit-to-viewing-porn-study.html
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The late Dr. Warren Wiersbe, renowned Bible teacher and author of the “Be” commentary series, wrote more than 170 books and collected a personal ministry library of nearly 14,000 volumes. Much of that library is housed in the Warren and Betty Wiersbe Library and Reading Room at Cedarville University in Ohio, where professors and students continue to learn from his ministry. A few days ago, more than five years after Dr. Wiersbe’s death, the library was completed with the addition of his final book, “Becoming New: A 100-Day Journey of Transformation through God’s Word." Dan Jacobsen is Dr. Wiersbe's grandson. The backstory of this book is interesting!
https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-New-Days-Transformation-through/dp/0830787666
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What does it mean that a pastor has disqualified himself? How does that happen? Why would God allow a pastor to fall morally? Important questions! Pastor and author Jesse Johnson stopped by and shared the details.
https://thecripplegate.com/disqualified-what-it-means-and-how-a-pastor-gets-there/
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Whether we know it or not, everybody is obsessive compulsive about something. We all have those things that we overthink about! We all shared some of the things we dwell on and listeners also phoned in to share their obsessive thoughts.
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Rebecca St. James is a GRAMMY®-winning singer/songwriter, best-selling author, speaker, and actress. And... she’s celebrating Christmas with us in Tampa Bay, Friday night, December 20th! She stopped by and shared a bit of her life story and what we can expect during her visit next month.
https://moody.ticketspice.com/wkes-rsj
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Waking up in the middle of the night can be disorienting. Imagine the bewilderment one might feel if they immediately heard a strange and scary noise! That was Kurt's experience this morning while it was dark and early. He shared his story and listeners called to chime in with the strange sounds they've encountered, asking themselves, "What was that noise?"
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Pierce Taylor Hibbs writes this: “Up and down our street, the fall leaves have gathered like old bits of paper—final drafts of summer stories let go in the coming cold. Stories....there are so many stories gathered on the ground. That’s what I kick through in October and November: stories told. Around this time of year, I think of what it’s like to be a tree, to leave so many stories on the ground.” Isn’t that great writing? There are some wonderful insights here. Pierce stopped by and helped us make a beeline for Psalm 1 to grab some cool takeaways!
https://piercetaylorhibbs.substack.com/p/every-person-is-a-tree-every-tree
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Gretchen Ronnevik writes this: “If you’re in the midst of launching a child into adulthood, preparing them to keep the faith as they grow up, you’ve probably already begun to train them in apologetics. It might not be formal apologetics, though that’s what comes to mind for me: debates, arguments, refuting other people’s beliefs point by point. That kind of apologetics can be helpful for people legitimately wrestling with faith and Scripture. For teenagers especially, it can be a wonderful tool—evidence that Christianity is not illogical, that there are answers to their questions. But as my own children become adults, I’m also realizing apologetics has its limits.” She’s on to something there! Gretchen joined us to explain.
https://www.christianitytoday.com/2024/09/emptying-the-nest-in-hope-not-fear-parenting-deconstruction/
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According to the World Health Organization, of the estimated 80 million people in need a wheelchair, only 5–35% have access to one. In low-income countries, as few as 3% of people have access to the assistive products they need. That's why each year, dedicated Joni and Friends volunteers collect thousands of used manual wheelchairs and other mobility equipment. Donated wheelchairs are restored to like-new condition by inmates in prison-based restoration centers located across the United States. This restoration process offers inmates the opportunity to make a difference for others and experience redemptive purpose in their own lives. Each recipient receives a custom-fit wheelchair and hears the Gospel message. Recipients also receive a Bible in their language, get training in wheelchair use and upkeep, and have the opportunity to connect with a local Christ-honoring church. Last week, several local churches, in partnership with Joni and Friends, served as local donation centers for used wheel chairs, bringing the hope of the Gospel to those with mobility needs!
https://joniandfriends.org/florida/
https://www.mybayside.church/campuses/lakewood-ranch-campus
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According to the World Health Organization, of the estimated 80 million people in need a wheelchair, only 5–35% have access to one. In low-income countries, as few as 3% of people have access to the assistive products they need. That's why each year, dedicated Joni and Friends volunteers collect thousands of used manual wheelchairs and other mobility equipment. Donated wheelchairs are restored to like-new condition by inmates in prison-based restoration centers located across the United States. This restoration process offers inmates the opportunity to make a difference for others and experience redemptive purpose in their own lives. Each recipient receives a custom-fit wheelchair and hears the Gospel message. Recipients also receive a Bible in their language, get training in wheelchair use and upkeep, and have the opportunity to connect with a local Christ-honoring church. Last week, several local churches, in partnership with Joni and Friends, served as local donation centers for used wheel chairs, bringing the hope of the Gospel to those with mobility needs!
https://joniandfriends.org/florida/
For volunteering opportunities, email:
Florida@joniandfriends.org
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What’s a Christian to do about Halloween? Always a quandary. No judgment here... each believer needs to take it to the Lord. But we can’t deny God’s Word is very clear about witchcraft, contacting the dead, and the occult in general. It’s forbidden. Ex-psychic Jenn Nizza spent years embroiled in the occult. But after becoming a Christian and finding Jesus, she's now speaking out and warning believers about what she says are the dangerous elements of Halloween.
https://www.expsychicsaved.com/
https://www.instagram.com/expsychicsaved/?hl=en
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Courtney Yantes has a story to tell. It’s the courageous story of being diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer and what this challenge is teaching her about the art of remembering and forgetting. These are lessons we need to learn, too!
https://gcdiscipleship.com/article-feed/what-a-rare-brain-cancer-is-teaching-me-about-the-art-of-remembering-and-forgetting
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With Election Day just one week away, Floridians are getting ready to vote on Amendment 4. There has been much confusion surrounding the proposed amendment, as much advertisement on tv and social media has been misleading. We wanted to take another opportunity to help listeners understand what a vote on either side of the amendment will accomplish. Nicole Shanks is the Executive Director of the Pregnancy Resource Center of Southwest Florida. She stopped by to set the record straight. There are so many aspects to this!
https://supportprc.org/
https://informedchurch.org/
https://floridafamilyaction.org/
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Our recovery continues from back-to-back hurricanes. Helene and Milton brought a vicious one-two-punch to so many of us here in Florida. One of the challenges is understanding the ins and outs of applying for aid through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. FEMA representative Bryan Miller joined us and provided key answers to some of the most commonly asked questions, when it comes to applying for disaster relief aid!
Text FEMA to 888-777-6810
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According to the World Health Organization, of the estimated 80 million people in need a wheelchair, only 5–35% have access to one. In low-income countries, as few as 3% of people have access to the assistive products they need. That's why each year, dedicated Joni and Friends volunteers collect thousands of used manual wheelchairs and other mobility equipment. Donated wheelchairs are restored to like-new condition by inmates in prison-based restoration centers located across the United States. This restoration process offers inmates the opportunity to make a difference for others and experience redemptive purpose in their own lives. Each recipient receives a custom-fit wheelchair and hears the Gospel message. Recipients also receive a Bible in their language, get training in wheelchair use and upkeep, and have the opportunity to connect with a local Christ-honoring church. On Friday, several local churches, in partnership with Joni and Friends, served as local donation centers for used wheel chairs, bringing the hope of the Gospel to those with mobility needs!
https://joniandfriends.org/wheels-for-the-world/
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Mary Nolte - The Desert Song
https://www.considerthemorning.com/post/the-desert-song
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Who owns the land? That's the question being asked in homes and on college campuses all over the world. The conversations can be heated and fraught with tension. There are accusations. Anger. And pain. Who’s at fault? Are the Israelis occupiers and oppressors? We’re seeing a rising tide of antisemitism across the globe. What’s the history of this conflict? You may have looked to Google for some clarity, but a mere Google search is not able to provide sufficient understanding or answers to your questions.Our good friend from The Land and the Book [ Saturday, 9:00am, Moody Radio Florida ], Dr. Charlie Dyer, joined us to give us some insight and knowledge behind the Arab-Israeli conflict.
https://www.moodypublishers.com/who-owns-the-land/
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Hurricane season has been so tough for many us this year. The storms Debby, Helene, and most recently Milton, have hammered Florida. They take their toll on you physically, spiritually, and emotionally. The trauma of it all can stay with you. We invited our good friend, biblical counselor, Laurel Slade-Waggoner, to be with us to help us process all of this.
https://www.slade-waggonercounselingservices.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@helpihaveanarcissistinmylife
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Christians claim that Jesus is the Messiah, but how can we know if that is true? Jesus revealed the truth about himself through passages in the Torah, the Prophets, and the Writings—which together make up the Old Testament. David Brickner joined us to talk about some prophecies from all three sections of the Old Testament to show:• why God promised a Messiah.• how God planned to bless the whole world through the Jewish people.• the location and strange circumstances of the Messiah's birth.• how and why the Messiah would suffer and die.• how the Messiah would exceed human limitations!
https://www.moodypublishers.com/does-the-jewish-bible-point-to-jesus/
https://www.youtube.com/@SOBEIT32AD
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Your kids will always be your kids. The trick is figuring out how to adapt to the new phases in that parent-child relationship. No question, it can be tricky. And if you fail to navigate that transition well, the result will be stress, alienation, and maybe a broken relationship. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Dr. Gary Chapman [ Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, Moody Radio Florida, Saturdays, 1:00pm ] stopped by to explain!
https://www.moodypublishers.com/how-to-really-love-your-adult-child/
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How much do you know about J.C. Ryle? His written works have encouraged and challenged Christians from the 19th century to today. His contemporary in England, Charles Spurgeon, is more well known. But Ryle’s books are pure gold for the follower of Jesus. From his Expository Thoughts on the Gospels to his book, Holiness, there’s so much food for the soul and tons encouragement along the way. His writing has aged well, too. He’s easy to read and easy to understand. Author Bryan Schrank joined us and helped introduce J.C. Ryle by telling us about a great way to get a feel for his writings!
https://www.heritagebooks.org/OurGreatRedeemer
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Our recovery continues from back-to-back hurricanes. Helene and Milton brought a vicious one-two-punch to so many of us here in Florida. There are many disaster relief responses on the ground in the areas that were greatly affected from the storm. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and is also helping with the relief efforts. Troy York is with the agency, on the ground in Sarasota. He stopped by to give us some helpful answers on how to file for disaster relief!
Text FEMA to 888-777-6810.
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It takes awhile for the dust to settle in the aftermath of a major storm. We feel overwhelmed, not knowing how to begin the process of recovery. How do we file our insurance claims because of the damages to our homes, cars or other personal belongings? How can we learn from this situation, so we can be better be prepared, should there be a next time? Rob West, host of Faith and Finance Live (Moody Radio Florida, M-F, 4:00pm ET), stopped by to offer some valuable wisdom on how we can move forward, after the storm.
https://www.faithfi.com/
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After spending several days without power, Kurt, Kate, producer Marc and engineer Josh were in the studio together for the first time in more than a week! They recounted their stories from Hurricane Milton and the lessons the Lord taught them as they went through the storm. Several listeners also chimed in with their individual stories of how God intervened in powerful ways and helped them show the love of Jesus to others!
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Copying out the Word of God by hand, passage by passage, book by book. Blogger Rebekah Matt writes this: "Even after six years of daily copying, one thing remains the same for me: Scripture writing has transformed my time with God’s Word more than anything else I’ve ever done. Rebekah dropped by to share how writing Scripture can challenge and inspire in new ways, and can help you grow as a Christian!
https://greatandnobletasks.com/2024/09/23/getting-the-most-out-of-scripture-writing/
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Love has a story. It's bigger than you. It's bigger than me. It comes from old, an overflow of the beautiful love shared between the Father whose heart bursts for the Son, the Son who adores His Father, all wrapped in the glorious, life-giving love of the Spirit. And this great Love knows and cherishes every secret and intimate detail of your story. As we prepare spiritually and physically for the arrival of Hurricane Milton, there is great comfort in being reminded of the Father's great love for us!
https://www.moodypublishers.com/love-has-a-story/?srsltid=AfmBOoozb6_Crm_asZfTYMib3rakNsTxGY3l0AOIjA7A8XA7pnsP0tHI
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Do you carry your Bible with you? Of course, most of us have a Bible app on our phones. But what about a physical copy of the Word? Do you have an “every day carry”? What if we were more intentional about doing this. Some pretty neat stuff might happen! Everything from igniting a great conversation to making a statement. A great day to start is coming up Thursday. It’s “Bring Your Bible Day” to school! To work! You name it.The possibilities are endless! We shared the details and took some calls from listeners who shared their stories of bringing their bibles to all sorts of places!
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/live-it/bring-your-bible/
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If there is any phrase that does not describe the world we live in—or our own natural, response to offenses—“slow to anger” is it. Left by ourselves, every minor slight is more offensive than it truly is. We get mad fast and our anger lingers. When someone upsets us, we want an apology, and we want it yesterday. Forgiveness and being “slow to anger” are closely related. The truth is, we would have less to forgive if we weren’t so quick to get irritated. Anger clouds our thoughts and makes us believe that things are true even when they aren’t. And that leads to a convicting thought: The quickest to anger are often the slowest to forgive!
https://www.crossway.org/articles/the-quickest-to-anger-are-often-the-slowest-to-forgive/
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Our good friend Rebecca Klein is the Executive Director of A Woman's Choice - Lakeland.We love it when she drops by to talk about the fight for life. So many aspects of this! This morning, she stopped by to share the spiritual and biblical ramifications at stake when it comes to Florida's Amendment 4 vote coming up on Election Day, November 5th!
The Facts on (Amendment) Four; Free Educational Event - Lakeland
Oct 8, 2024
https://www.moodyradio.org/stations/florida/community/community-calendar/2024/10/geneva-classical-academy/
Here are the links to A Woman's Choice:
https://yourchoicelakeland.com/
https://supportawc.com/
863-683-2341
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Follower of Jesus, have you ever asked this question: What is sanctification? Good! It’s important! Pastor Bryan Schneider joined us and shared what it is...and isn’t.
https://gentlereformation.com/2024/08/21/sanctification-explained-simply/
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To make God-glorifying decisions, we will often need to reject the world’s wisdom. Our guest this morning put it this way: “Saying that we don’t know how to make everyday decisions that glorify God does not mean Christians never make such decisions. Instead, it means that the decisions we make are often informed by cultural conventions; stories that distort, if not deny, the triune God. Our decision-making cannot depend on such conventions.” Dr. James Spencer from the D.L. Moody Center stopped by and helped us zero in on this!
https://usefultogod.com/decisions -- enter your name and email address, then download the free resource!
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Some Christian doctrines are weightier than others. When discussing Christian theology, many of us have heard the helpful quote attributed to Augustine, “In the essentials, unity, in the non-essentials liberty, and in all things charity.” There is much to be learned from this quote, but did you know that many Bible teachers identify four different categories of doctrinal weight? Our good friend Doug Eaton helped us with this when he stopped by this morning.
https://fightoffaithblog.com/2024/08/20/4-categories-of-doctrinal-weight-in-christian-theology/
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After five years, Kurt and Kate took to the road and returned to Lighthouse Ministries Family Store in Brandon! They've recently renovated that location, and it was wonderful to reconnect with the ministry to get an update on all their services that include residential programs, feeding and sheltering the homeless, and outreach centers within their thrift stores to assist low-income and at-risk families in West Central Florida. The Lord is on the move in and through this ministry, as lives are being touched in powerful ways with the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
https://www.lighthousemin.org/
You can check out Deron's music here: https://www.youtube.com/@derongregg1156 and here: https://unitedmasters.com/a/deronbgc
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Why would a person take his own life, especially a young person who has so much to live for? When our natural instinct is to do everything in our power to preserve and protect our personal well-being, why would anyone kill himself? Suicide, though, doesn’t end all pain because it is never a solitary act with a single consequence of a life ended. When one person takes his/her life, a host of other lives are sucked into the vortex. Every person who commits suicide leaves others behind lamenting the loss, sometimes for the rest of their lives—colleagues and friends, brothers and sisters, husbands and wives, children. Jon Noyes, from the ministry Stand to Reason, joined us and shared that suicide has impacted his own family and explains how this topic goes far deeper than an academic conversation.
https://www.str.org/w/suicide-when-hope-runs-out
CRU: Suicide Prevention Resources
Dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to someone now https://www.cru.org/us/en/train-and-grow/life-and-relationships/hardships/suicide-prevention-resources.html
Focus on the Family: Suicide - Resources 800-232-6459 https://www.focusonthefamily.com/resources-suicide/
If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here. At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone. https://988lifeline.org/
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Remember Christian singer/songwriter Keith Green? Here’s a line from the song How Can They Live Without Jesus: “…he’s not just a religion/With steeples and bells/Or a salesman who will sell you/The things you just want to hear..”That first line in particular. It was clear that Green – born in 1953 – had that Boomer suspicion of all things structured about the faith. For him, sincerity lay in a lack of structure.
The more structure the less real. The less real the less likely to be how Jesus would have done it. By stating that Jesus is not “just” a religion with the familiar markings of a church building, and the calls to worship that bells ensued, he was seeking to distance the gospel from the conservative formalism that so many Boomers had rejected in the culture, not just in church. Green gave tens of thousands of his albums away for free, and refused to charge for his concerts. He practiced what he preached.
Note an irony about those two lines I just quoted.The rejection and removal of the former was often accompanied by the uncritical adoption of the latter. Enter the “seeker sensitive movement” in the church. How did this play out? Blogger and pastor Stephen McAlpine joined us to explain.
https://stephenmcalpine.com/keith-green-bill-hybels-and-the-loss-of-steeples-and-bells/
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Forgiveness. It is so much easier to talk about forgiveness, if you don't have someone in mind to forgive. The truth is, how can we withhold forgiveness from others, when those in Christ have been forgiven much? Listeners weighed in with stories of how they have been hurt.....and how God has helped them to forgive.
https://revdaveharvey.com/2024/07/23/3-questions-to-ask-about-forgiveness-2/
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Pastor, author, and church planter, Christopher Ash, writes this: “For some years now I have been on a voyage of discovery in the book of Psalms. In particular, I have wanted to know how we, as new covenant believers today, ought to read and sing the Psalms.” Isn’t that great? He joined us and shared four Psalms you didn't realize point to Christ!
https://www.crossway.org/articles/4-psalms-you-didnt-realize-point-to-christ/
https://www.crossway.org/books/the-psalms-hcj-5/
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God used George Sweeting in amazing ways! He went home to be with the Lord at the age of 99 a few days ago. We wanted to set aside some time to honor Dr. Sweeting. Longtime Moody Radio personality, Ruth Dinwiddie, joined us in studio to reflect on a life well lived for the glory of God!
Dr. George Sweeting (1924–2024) | Moody Bible Institute
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What’s your take on near-death and deathbed experiences? Do such experiences typically lead people away from their faith traditions? Do they teach that everyone should expect a wonderful afterlife? Do they teach that there is no judgment? Are they more consistent with Christian teachings or other worldviews, such as New Age beliefs? Do distressing NDEs/DBEs give evidence for hell and forces of evil? Do such experiences encourage us to consult mediums and delve into the occult, or warn us against such practices? What does the Bible say about these experiences? Dr. Steve Miller has extensively studied NDE's and joined us to help answer these questions!
https://www.amazon.com/Christianity-Compatible-Deathbed-near-Death-Experiences/dp/0988304864
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How can I pick the right job? Actually, you don't need to choose a job that's "perfect for you." But you do need to be productive in ways that honor God in your work life. Here's a better question: As a believer, how can I determine what I am supposed to do, and then do it well? The doctrine of calling, or vocation, will lead you to the answer. This is a great topic to dive into for all of us as believers, but especially those who are on the younger side of the equation!
https://www.amazon.com/Finding-My-Vocation-Seeking-Calling/dp/1959515292
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You never know where the conversation is going to take us! While debating which instruments are easy to play, Office Manager Cindy was reminded of her kids playing the kazoo in a song that Psalty the Singing Songbook used to sing. The reference helped us take a nostalgic trip down memory lane. Kurt, Kate and several listeners reminded us all of the childhood bible shows that made a lasting impact on our lives!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svks0JzOyY8
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God loves to use the events of our day for the glory of His Name! The question is, are we sensitive to how He desires to work in our lives? Listeners weighed in with spiritual lessons learned from simply going about their everyday lives!
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Executive Director Nicole Shanks recently joined Kurt and Kate to discuss the ramifications of Florida's Amendment 4 and how God is moving in the Pregnancy Resource Center of Southwest Florida!
https://supportprc.org/
Save Florida from Amendment 4
Extreme Abortion
On the ballot November 5th, 2024
https://informedchurch.org/
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Faithfully walking—and uncovering joy—on a road paved with suffering. Truth alert: The Christian life is marked with great suffering. We live in a fallen and broken world full of disappointments and the loss of dreams. And there is a cost to following Christ—often painfully felt in close relationships. You can survive the “storm”… and when it passes.. you’ll find yourself still standing. Author and ministry leader Lina AbuJamra joined us to talk about how God uses these difficulties to refine us and how to rediscover joy!
https://www.amazon.com/Still-Standing-Following-Jesus-Hurts/dp/0802429971
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What would it look like to form kids with lasting faith in Jesus, no matter the culture or context? Does this seem possible? It's getting harder to imagine in our highly secularized culture. Pastor Sam Luce stopped by to help us understand what isn't working, why it doesn't work, and what we can do to build the church.
https://www.moodypublishers.com/forming-faith/
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Where is "your place" in your house? The place where you meet regularly with God. To read your Bible. Pray. Think. To process stuff that you're dealing with now. Kurt and Kate extended the invitation for listeners to share where they meet with the Lord to prepare to tackle life's challenges and to embrace God's callings!
Text PLACE to 888-777-6810
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C.O.A.S.T. Ministry in Sarasota: Mentoring women who have been sexually abused and desire healing through faith in Jesus. God can calm the STORM, but he can always calm the child.
E-mail: COASTministry@gmail.com
Website: https://COASTministry.org
Call/Text: 1+ (941) 315-8887
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We’re hearing a lot in recent days about believers who are “deconstructing” their faith. Some of them are well known. What is deconstruction anyway? Does deconstruction mean deconversion? Pastor Zack Eswine is meeting with some folks who are wrestling with this right now!
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Road rage. The anger in people's lives all too often greets us on the highways we travel regularly. Kurt had such an experience on the way to work this morning. He wasn't alone, as listeners weighed in with their road rage encounters, including meteorologist Alan Winfield and Pastor Jay Dennis!
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There is nothing easy about overcoming an addiction. But when you talk to people who were once slaves to substance abuse and are now experiencing significant freedom, a common refrain emerges when you ask, “What was the hardest part of your journey?” Counselor Brad Hambrick stopped by and offered several steps to help those ensnared to overcome their addiction.
https://www.christianbook.com/overcoming-addiction-9-steps-toward-freedom/9781645074298/pd/074298
https://blog.newgrowthpress.com/the-hardest-part-of-overcoming-addiction/
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Kurt and Kate are very bookish. Are you a reader? Many folks aren’t. If that’s you, this conversation is for you! If you are a reader, this conversation is for you as well! How to Read a Book sounds dry, but it's not! Believe it or not, there is a lot to think about when you read a book. Andy Naselli stopped by to help us understand the need to read and how to do it!
https://www.amazon.com/How-Read-Book-Christian-Readers/dp/1591280672
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Follow your heart. It’s a message that you hear all the time isn’t it? It pops up in graduation speeches and advice over coffee when someone asks the question, “What should I do?” But what does God’s Word have to say about following your heart?
https://www.str.org/w/follow-the-truth-not-your-heart
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What happens for those of us caught up in grief in the land of the living? Where are we going? Put differently, where do our losses lead us? Where is our soul being led tomorrow by the losses we face today? Author and Christian thinker Pierce Taylor Hibbs stopped by and shared his own story of loss and why grieving people need a theology.....of giving.
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/losses-lead/
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What could be better than a superpower that delivers real hope with all its benefits? Strong hope you can build a life on. Supporting hope that stands with us through the good times and the bad. Local author Chet Gladkowski stopped by recently to shed light on a sustaining hope that’s with us even when we’re walking through the valley of the shadow of death.
https://www.chetglad.org/hope-is-key
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Charles Spurgeon is the most well-known minster of the gospel in the nineteenth century. His name may be familiar to you, but you don’t know much about him. Author Alex DiPrima stopped by and shared his amazing story!
https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/spurgeon-a-life-diprima.html
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Alone. The word can stir up thoughts and feelings of sadness or being depressed. For example, some people may feel embarrassed at the thought of eating at a restaurant alone. But others may find doing activities alone as a way to relax and recharge. The topic made for an interesting conversation, with several listeners also calling and weighing in!
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Many of us are exhausted from dreaming big and chasing the extraordinary lives we long for, but when we try embracing the everyday and find meaning in the mundane, we fear we're settling for a boring life. Are we missing something? Author Kelly Needham stopped by to remind us that our purpose is found in a noun, not a verb!
https://www.amazon.com/Purposefooled-Chasing-Finding-Reaching-Greatness/dp/1400241618
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Our world is a scary place. Focusing on the chaos can paralyze us with fear, but instead, we can anchor ourselves in the truth of who God is, and live unafraid. God’s names describe who He is, revealing His holy nature, steadfast promises, unwavering protection, and fierce love. Author and bible teacher, Grace Fox, stopped by and shared the meanings behind several of God’s names to help us overcome fears and life’s challenges!
https://www.amazon.com/Names-God-Unafraid-Devotional-Studies/dp/1496486412
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Are you a caregiver? Chances are you know someone who is. Caregivers are filled with mercy as they come alongside others in their darkest hours. It's a ministry that often goes unseen, yet, caregivers have a ministry of weeping with those who weep. Katie Butler is a trauma and critical care surgeon turned writer and homeschooling mom. She writes this, "...we can start to question God’s goodness and sovereignty. Is he really in control when so many suffer? Does he really love us? How do we carry on when the suffering we witness steals all hope and breath? How do we lavish others with the healing word of Christ when our own wounds still sting?" She stopped by and encouraged caregivers to cling to God's Word!
https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/the-quiet-grief-of-caregiving
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Sympathy for another person's misfortune is a good thing, right? However, could it be a step on the slippery slope to deconstructing your own faith? Katie Laitkep is a staff writer with Revive Our Hearts Ministries (M-F, 10:30am, Moody Radio Florida). She has seen several friends of her own deconstruct their faith in response to other people's suffering. She stopped by to remind us that WHEN we suffer in this world, we must hold tighter to the One who is invisible!
https://www.reviveourhearts.com/blog/when-her-suffering-shakes-your-faith/
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Doug Eaton writes, "Everything short of hell is mercy. This one truth should change the way we view our hardships and frustrations, no matter how terrible they may be. If we, as sinners, are not facing the wrath of the infinitely Holy God at this moment, our life is better than we deserve." He stopped by to remind us that this is, indeed, true for every Christian and non-Christian alive right now!
https://fightoffaithblog.com/2024/07/31/everything-short-of-hell-is-mercy/
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Is your home marked with a lot of yelling? Often times when we yell, we fail to first be slow to become angry. Yelling reveals what's in our hearts and rarely impacts the recipient in a positive way. Author Lori Hatcher grew up in a long line of yellers within her family. She joined us and shared how God saw her practice of yelling and how He helped her to no longer excuse it.
https://www.reviveourhearts.com/blog/confessions-of-a-chronic-yeller/
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We can all agree that children are vulnerable and loving and responsible adults will equip their children to help them navigate this fallen world. Julie Lowe is a licensed professional counselor whose passion is to help parents and caregivers to have wisdom and discernment in parenting, when it comes to safeguarding our kids from abuse and other forms of threats!
https://www.moodyradio.org/stations/florida/community/community-calendar/2024/08/safeguards-4-kids---tampa/
https://www.amazon.com/Safeguards-Shielding-Homes-Equipping-Kids/dp/164507286X
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Do you struggle with body image follower of Jesus? You’re not alone. And there’s a lot to it. Biblical counselor Andrea Lee stopped by with words of encouragement and hope, reminding us that God has created us in His image and has plans for our lives, in these bodies!
https://www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/2024/07/22/nine-reminders-for-the-struggle-with-body-image/
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Romans 10:15 How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news! While 'feet' symbolize the act of physically moving to bring the Gospel to others, the initial step must first happen in our hearts. There are many temptations that surface to keep us quiet when it comes to proclaiming the Gospel, which is the power of salvation. Fear. What will the person hearing this message think of me? Will I get in trouble? Satan greatly desires to stop the Gospel that brings salvation from being proclaimed but we must first remember how sweet and transformative the Gospel has been in our own lives. The truth is, we've all proclaimed the Gospel with hesitation! Kurt and Marc, along with callers, weighed in with their own Gospel sharing stories.
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Should I share the gospel….. now? That's the question every Christ follower serious about the Great Commission wrestles with. The burden for lost souls produces a sense of urgency, as the very next moment is not promised to anyone. But we must remember that salvation belongs to the Lord and it is Him who is in complete control! Ben Chow wrestles with this very question. He stopped by this morning and shared a very interesting story that leads to a much wider conversation!
https://sola.network/article/do-i-share-the-gospel-now/
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At the age of twenty-two, Phil Zielke was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Instead of starting his new career as a fourth-grade teacher and getting engaged to the love of his life, he experienced uncertainty and despair in the face of tests, surgeries, appointments, medications, and a myriad of devastating symptoms caused by both cancer and treatment. In your darkest times, who is there for you? What is your source of strength and peace? What promises can you cling to that actually bring hope?
https://www.amazon.com/Seeing-Good-Phil-Zielke/dp/1631086340
https://philsfriends.org/
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“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law (Galatians 5:22-23)." What does the fruit of the Spirit look like in the everyday life of a believer? How can we become the people the Holy Spirit calls us to be?
https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Roots-Good-Fruit-Scripture/dp/1802541098
https://www.amazon.com/Stepping-Heavenward-Journey-Godliness-Inspirational/dp/1577483421
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Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails [Proverbs 19:21]. It's a beautiful thing when God moves our plans aside, and brings His purposes to pass. Jenny is a listener from Plant City, who was feeling overwhelmed this morning. She decided to reach out for some encouragement and the Lord met her in powerful ways! As always, He comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God [ 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 ].
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Maybe you’ve heard of Pascal’s “The Wager” when it comes to belief in God.He was a 17th-century French philosopher and mathematician.The gist of “The Wager” is that, according to Pascal, one cannot come to the knowledge of God’s existence through reason alone, so the wise thing to do is to live your life as if God does exist because such a life has everything to gain and nothing to lose. If we live as though God exists, and He does indeed exist, we have gained heaven. If He doesn’t exist, we have lost nothing. If, on the other hand, we live as though God does not exist and He really does exist, we have gained hell and punishment and have lost heaven and bliss. If one weighs the options, clearly the rational choice to live as if God exists is the better of the possible choices. Does this line up with the Bible? What’s the backstory of Pascal’s life and thought?
https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Wager-Christian-Brilliance-Blaise/dp/1514001780
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If humans experience pain and pleasure on a 1-10 scale, then hyperpleasures are those activities which take us “off the scale,” so to speak. They give us experiences that make us feel like a 20, 30, 100, 1,000, and so on. The particular number is arbitrary, of course, but the principle remains — these are pleasures that go far beyond the ordinary range of enjoyment, principally by removing those discomforts we experience in our ordinary pleasures. Hyperpleasures, then, are not new. Humans have been enjoying drugs and alcohol for the entirety of our written history. Plenty of people from before the modern era have known what it’s like to feel like a 20, 30, 100, or 1,000. But there’s something that IS new.
https://mereorthodoxy.com/the-rise-of-hyperpleasures
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From psychic to saved. Take a listen to the compelling story of how Jesus rescued a New Age psychic from spiritual darkness!
https://www.expsychicsaved.com/
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Would you say we’re in a discipleship crisis? Pastor and blogger Tim Suffield lives in the U.K. and he says this: “Our lives look the same as our neighbors and they shouldn’t. We don’t all have to be radical, but we do need a small number of radicals among us to help us see that our lives could be different.” You'll want to listen to this challenging conversation!
https://nuakh.uk/2024/07/11/we-cant-think-or-live-christianly/
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Suffering that’s nobody’s fault may be hard to accept. Maybe more difficult, though, are painful situations that we bring upon ourselves. Pastor Paul Tautges stopped by with plenty of encouragement on what to do when your suffering is your fault.
https://counselingoneanother.com/2024/07/10/what-do-you-do-when-your-suffering-is-your-fault/
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What does the Bible teach about divorce and remarriage? Christian counselor Jim Newheiser says this: “My understanding is that the Bible permits divorce and remarriage in particular instances. But not every Christian agrees with this conclusion. So what are the common evangelical views on divorce and remarriage, and how do we evaluate them biblically?” This is a conversation you don't want to miss!
What Does the Bible Teach About Divorce and Remarriage? (thegospelcoalition.org)
https://www.amazon.com/Marriage-Divorce-Remarriage-Critical-Questions/dp/1629953164
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Meteorologist Alan Winfield paid a surprise visit to the studio and brought much laughter to the conversation! Away from his home studio, Alan attempted the weather forecast without his notes and even weighed in on a weather dispute between Kurt and his wife!
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Parenting. There's no shortage of advice on how to raise kids. But amidst the chatter of competing voices, how do we sort the folly from the wisdom? Author Jill Garner cuts through modern parenting myths and trends to deliver the bold truth about what it will take to raise the next generation!
https://www.moodypublishers.com/strongheart/
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Have you ever skipped over or given up on books of the Bible like Numbers or Leviticus? These laws, rules, and rituals can feel daunting and confusing.
What was the purpose of God's laws for the people of Israel, and what can Christians learn from them today?
Understanding and delighting in God's law? You're going to want to sign up!
https://www.moodypublishers.com/delighting-in-gods-law/
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What do you want to know about God and the Bible? Sometimes the truth can be hard to find. We live in an age where it only takes a few seconds to look up anything we want to know. But how reliable are the answers we get?
There’s a resource that we love for this: https://www.gotquestions.org/
We invited the Founder and CEO of Got Questions Ministries to share the story of the ministry's origin and took some bible questions along the way!
https://www.amazon.com/Most-Asked-Questions-about-Bible/dp/0764242466
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Our friend Vaneetha Risner was bullied as a child, suffered multiple miscarriages, buried a son, has had to deal with a debilitating disease, was left by her first husband and has struggled with single parenting. She understands what it’s like to deal with loneliness, fear, discouragement and tragedy that feels pointless.
But she also knows all about the grace of God who meets us, transforms us and changes others in and through our suffering. She joined us to tackle a tough question: What’s the point of suffering in obscurity?
https://www.vaneetha.com/
https://www.amazon.com/Desperate-Hope.../dp/1087775043
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K&K Mornings listeners have grown accustomed to hearing a "sweet and short" weather jingle that introduces meteorologist Alan Winfield. It got Kurt and Kate wondering what our listeners really thought of the jingle. Listeners weighed in with their comments and one even attempted to sing along with the jingle!
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The greatest commandments are to love the Lord your God with all of your heart, soul, mind and strength and to love your neighbor as yourself. How many of us read and study these commandments only to get on with our days, having forgotten what we have read? This week, we issued the challenge to think of our neighbors' needs first, in the arena of our driving tasks. Listeners were challenged to slow down, move over and allow other drivers to merge in front of them. Listeners called in to share their experiences!
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Nicole Shanks is the Executive Director of the Pregnancy Resource Center of Southwest Florida. We love to talk about the fight for life. So many aspects of this!
https://supportprc.org/ | https://aspirewomensclinic.org/ | https://www.care-net.org/
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We live in a world with competing voices about what it means to love and to be loving. It's tough—if not impossible—to feel this tension. But what does it mean that Jesus was known for love? We want to be like Him—known for love—but that can quickly become confusing when feelings, family, and dear friends come into the picture. Pastor Casey Hough dropped by and helped us tackle questions like: What did Jesus say, if anything, about homosexuality? Should we refer to people as "gay" Christians? Should Christians attend the wedding of a gay marriage? Should I welcome my same sex attracted child and partner to my home? How do I love my daughter who now believes she's my son?
https://www.amazon.com/Known-Love-Friends-Compromising-Biblical/dp/0802433758
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Making friends in a new church is hard. Ever been there? Once you’ve settled on a local congregation, just how do you make friends? Author Nadya Williams recently moved and has faced this challenge. She stopped by and shared some tips on how we can begin the process of making new friends!
TEXT KEYWORD: FRIENDS
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Our guest this morning writes this: “I’ve prayed about discontentment. I’ve confessed it. I keep a gratitude journal. But it was only this past year that I got a breakthrough as to the real problem. I don’t want to be content. I’m afraid of it.” An interesting take on contentment isn’t it?
https://justinpoythress.com/why-you-cant-let-yourself-feel-content/
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Our good friend, Dr. Ron Sauer, spent decades serving as a professor at Moody Bible Institute. Dr. Sauer loves God and His Word and lives to share the Good News of Christ! He continues to do so today as a pastor near Chicago. He joined us for conversation and took some Bible questions from our listeners!
https://needencouragement.com/pastor-ron-and-sue-sauer/
https://translatableinsights.com/
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God's people are meant to be a blessing to others. Yet in the Scriptures, throughout history, and in our own times we too often see the people of God causing harm to people on the margins. Rather than caring for the widowed and the orphaned or loving the sojourner, too often we see abuse of power that breaks spirits and inflicts lasting harm. For anyone who has felt left out or pushed out of the church.. we hear you. God hears you.
https://www.amazon.com/Othered-Finding-Belonging-Pursues-Marginalized/dp/1540903915
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Ever feel like it's easier to believe we'll meet God in the afterlife than it is to feel God at work in this life, with its chores and schedules and messes and unrealized dreams? The truth is, God is at work every day of our lives, but because this work is quieter than we expect, we so often dismiss it as coincidence or chance. What if we could clearly understand those divine whispers? What if listening to them is the beginning of living out our truest story and purpose?
https://www.amazon.com/Trust-Whisper-Answering-Callings-Extraordinary/dp/1540904148
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Words are powerful and their meanings are sure to evoke a certain type of emotion. Many words have seen their meanings change over the years. Other words are invented. With these changes, new interpretations can foster feelings of love or hate for a particular word! Listeners weighed in, sharing the words......they love to hate.
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Loneliness. We’ve all been there haven’t we? Maybe you’re there right now. For years, Steve DeWitt was the only never married megachurch pastor in the United States. This put him in proximity to thousands of people, yet he lived his daily life alone. Over some 8,000 days as an adult single, and now eleven years of marriage, Pastor Steve has a unique perspective on solitude and aloneness. There’s so much encouragement in thinking about how the gospel of Jesus Christ can empower us to redeem the deep ache of loneliness!
https://www.amazon.com/Loneliness-Dont-Hate-Waste-Redeem/dp/0802432182
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/lonely-me-a-pastoral-perspective/
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Everyone experiences what writer Karen Wade Hayes calls "Too Much Times,” perfect storms where our most demanding challenges meet our most significant weaknesses and can lead to our lowest moments. “Too Much Times” are days, weeks, or whole years marked by too many demands, responsibilities, and burdens and not enough internal and external resources to keep all the balls in the air. They often develop in times of sorrow or sickness. Karen joined us with a reminder that NOTHING is too much for God! Listeners also weighed in with their own stories, with assurance that God is in it with us!
https://www.karenwadehayes.com/faith/2024/5/22/too-much-times
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Blogger Mary Nolte writes this: “We were preparing for our daughter’s wedding when she called me one day in a slight panic, “Mom, I have no pictures of myself from 2009-2011! What happened?” Mary calls them the “missing years." You might have some, too. That goes for all of us! Mary dropped by to pass along some wisdom.
https://www.considerthemorning.com/post/the-missing-years
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Throughout our lives, we experience countless periods of waiting. Some moments are mere nuisances―others are daunting seasons filled with intense worry and doubt. We grow impatient by immovable traffic or crave an impending answer to a medical condition. Whatever our current circumstances, our innate response is to take action rather than stay still. There’s the rub. Pastor and author Mark Vroegop stopped by and helped us take a look at what it means to wait on God and resist the urge to take control!
https://www.amazon.com/Waiting-Isnt-Waste-Surprising-Uncertainties/dp/1433590972
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Selecting new leaders in the church. This is crucial! Ministry leader Dave Harvey stopped by and helped us take a page out of “God’s Playbook” to help us think clearly about what to look for… and what to look out for when it comes to choosing a leader.
https://revdaveharvey.com/2024/05/07/slouching-towards-saul-when-selecting-leaders/
https://revdaveharvey.com/tenacious-tuesday/
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You never know where the Lord will take a good, spontaneous conversation. A recent conversation about the furnishings in Kate's office, specifically, her couch, revealed that there are some great gifts to be found online, at garage sales and also sitting alone on the side of the curb. Listeners weighed in with stories of unique finds, reminding us all that God's resources never run dry and He is faithful to provide!
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Many Christians, often without even realizing it, struggle with a type of Christian perfectionism. We strive to please God but are plagued with anxiety about making mistakes. We want to do God’s will but live with a self-berating inner voice even as we seek to serve Him! We sincerely believe the gospel and love Jesus but struggle with never feeling good enough before God. How can Christians wholeheartedly pursue God without an undercurrent of guilt, fear, or anxiety? How can imperfect people experience God’s peace while seeking to obey His perfect standards? Faith Chang stopped by to help us navigate all of this!
https://www.amazon.com/Peace-over-Perfection-struggling-perfectionism/dp/1784989851
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Do you ever battle intrusive thoughts? Our minds are factories of thoughts—some intentional, some not. We strategize, reflect, and ruminate. Sometimes uninvited thoughts pop into our minds. Sometimes these thoughts are born of morbid curiosity. While driving along a winding mountain highway, suddenly we imagine what would happen if we jerked the wheel to the right. Other times, such thoughts arise from our sinful hearts. Stewing on mistreatment from a colleague, we imagine how we could put him in his place by humiliating him. Whatever its source, the intrusive thought—whether morbid, violent, or sexual—enters our mind unsummoned. How do we deal with thoughts like these as believers? Pastor John Beeson stopped by and offered some helpful suggestions!
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/intrusive-thoughts/
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Emma promised "for better or for worse" on her wedding day, but when hard times came, it seemed impossible for her marriage to survive. Some around her advised divorce.
But God spoke truth to her heart and helped her see her part in the crumbling of her marriage. She discovered she needed to let go of her demands to be loved in a prescribed way, and learn to love like Jesus--unconditionally.
God helped her have compassion for her husband and see the sin in his life as the effects of traumas he suffered over the years.
Emma dropped by the studio and shared her powerful story of God's redemption!
https://www.amazon.com/Worse-Loving-Husband-Through-Times/dp/0692163190
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Ever have trouble talking with your adult children? As kids grow, so do the pains of parenthood. Patterns of miscommunication and resentment can cause damage over the years, leaving parents and adult children with a fractured relationship. Confused, hurt, and sometimes angry, moms and dads can struggle to know where to turn for help and where to look for hope. Gaye Clark joined us with a perspective on this that is biblical, Christ-centered, and practical!
https://www.amazon.com/Loving-Your-Adult-Children-Heartache/dp/143358932X
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Sergeant Mark Tappan shares a unique bond with his K9 partner Mattis, one of the most decorated police K9s of all time. Mark knew from the first time they interacted that Mattis was something special. As a follower of Jesus, Mark also knew that God's most profound teaching often comes through the most unexpected sources, and he soon realized that Mattis was going to teach him about loyalty, selfless service, and so much more!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400246687/
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Kurt and Kate’s Bible Q and A! In for Dr. Jim Coakley this week is Dr. Stephen Nichols. Dr. Nichols is president of Reformation Bible College in Sanford, Fla., chief academic officer for Ligonier Ministries, and a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow. He also hosts the podcasts 5 Minutes in Church History and Open Book. He is author of many books, including For Us and for Our Salvation, A Time for Confidence, and R.C. Sproul: A Life.
https://www.ligonier.org/
https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/5-minutes-in-church-history-with-stephen-nichols
https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/open-book-with-stephen-nichols
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May is Foster Care Awareness Month.
4KIDS in southwestern Florida is propelled by the vision of a home for every child.
Executive Director Rick Jacobs joined us to give us an update on all that is happening and to share several ways in which you can help to bring hope, homes, and healing to kids and families in crisis!
https://www.4kids.us/4KIDSswfl
https://www.4kids.us/
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Over the last month, almost 2,000 names of wayward children have been texted to the Kurt and Kate Hotline (888-777-6810). Heartbroken parents are prayerful these prodigals will return to the Lord. To parent a wayward or unbelieving child is one of the most difficult trials a Christian can face. Author and speaker, Stuart Scott, is a fellow of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors and the director of biblical counseling at Bob Jones University and Seminary. He stopped by to remind hurting parents that there is hope and comfort to be found in God’s Word and God’s character.
https://www.amazon.com/Wayward-Children-Finding-Keeping-Devotionals/dp/1629955329
https://www.moodyradio.org/siteassets/stations/wkes-florida/pdfs/wayward-kids-list.pdf
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The 'Firing Squad' is a true story of redemption, turning drug dealers into devout Christians.
This powerful film can change lives and can save people!
For more information, click here: https://www.firingsquadfilm.com/
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Whether sitting in your home or at a restaurant, we feel the pull of distraction coming from our screens. They come in different shapes and sizes. Pastor and author Bryan Schneider writes this: "Our culture can't stand boredom. We can hardly imagine sitting in silence. We can't wait in a doctor's office without a screen.....What impact does all of this have on our attention and our ability to deeply connect with others? Are we giving up relationships for pixels? Are we no longer able to listen to each other because we are bombarded with constant distraction?" This conversation brings conviction, and also helps us remember that our spouse, children, church and communities need our attention!
https://gentlereformation.com/2024/04/24/why-all-the-tvs-the-death-of-attention-and-our-loss-of-ability-to-listen/
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Big churches didn't create the problems facing today's congregations. But our obsession with size has come at a great cost. For a long time, we thought bigger was better. "Church growth" and "numbers" dominated our thoughts and conversations. But more than ever, people are feeling disconnected. Trust in the church is dwindling. Karl Vaters has served in small-church ministry for over 40 years. He stopped by and dispelled some prevailing myths and invited us to consider how removing church size from the equation can be an essential element in rebuilding trust, restoring relationships, and renewing our spiritual lives!
https://www.moodypublishers.com/de-sizing-the-church/
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We often hear the phrase, “There is power in prayer,” but what does prayer have the power to do? The ultimate power in prayer is that God acts as our Father, giving us good things when we ask. He desires to do good to us, and He answers when we pray, but to help us meditate even further on the power of prayer, we want to talk about some things prayer has the power to do!
https://fightoffaithblog.com/2024/05/06/5-things-prayer-has-the-power-to-do/
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When I was at work in the City Relief Society, before the fire, I used to go to a poor sinner with the Bible in one hand and a loaf of bread in the other. –D. L. Moody
Dwight Lyman Moody was a preacher, pastor, and visionary whose impact is still felt around the world.
He was a servant to poor and immigrant communities, an evangelist who traveled the globe, and a champion of Christian education. Moody founded Moody Publishers and he started three schools, including Moody Bible Institute, which has trained more missionaries than any other single institution in the United States.
Dr. Gregg Quiggle joined us to talk about the social vision and missionary work—the triumphs and failures—of D. L. Moody!
https://www.moodypublishers.com/bread-and-bibles/
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Is something from your past impacting your future? No one wakes up and says, "I think I'll make a mess of my life." But many people find themselves in places that feel beyond repair. If you've made decisions that have left you and others hurt—that have brought you to a place that feels dark or desperate—you're not alone! Professor and pastor Chris Rappazini stopped by and reminded us that God delights in forgiveness and redemption!
https://www.moodypublishers.com/moving-forward-after-messing-up/
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God can—and does—work through anyone and everything, including our sin and failures. Just look at the book of Judges for instance. We see flawed man after flawed man leading the floundering nation of Israel. Each time, God uses even their sin to accomplish his own purposes! It’s not just that their sin can’t derail God’s plan; it’s that God uses their inevitable sin as part of His plan. Of course, using sinners and their sin makes sense since God only has sinners to work with!
https://www.str.org/w/god-can-work-through-anyone-and-everything-even-you-and-your-sin
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Even though as believers we’re destined for eternal glory, many of us languish in earthly mindedness. Having never set their sights on things above, they lack hope in adversity and vibrancy in their faith. Where can believers find joy and inspiration for everyday life? It’s in the already-and-not-yet reality of heaven. Following the unexpected loss of his firstborn child, Pastor Cameron Cole’s daily focus shifted drastically heavenward. He discovered that an intentional eternal mindset can bring meaning and joy to every Christian’s life.
https://www.crossway.org/articles/will-my-dog-be-in-heaven/
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Dignity Roasters is an initiative of Wear Gloves in Ocala and is truly a God story from beginning until end! Ken and Wendy Kebrdle are the founders of the ministry. It began for them in Romania, where they saw abject poverty. They couldn't deny what they saw and couldn't resist the Lord's command for them to sell everything they owned! They traded in their lives of making money and instead, bought a bus, in which they traveled the country to spend time with the homeless, the addicted and disconnected. This led them to start Wear Gloves and today, the ministry is helping the downtrodden to learn about the Lord, while earning a living. The Lord is transforming scores of people, showing us how to treat His image bearers with love.... and dignity!
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When the apostle Peter encounters the transfigured Christ whose “clothes became white as light,” the apostle (somewhat understandably) does the one thing he should not do…he speaks (Matt 17:4). Before he can fully explain why he wants to create three tent or hut like structures, the heavenly Father graciously interrupts the apostle’s meandering daydream. Matthew reports: “He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him (Matt 17:5).” In this brief rebuke, the Father reveals that the proper and best human response to divine glory consists not of human ingenuity but of human listening. Pastor and author Peter Witkowski stopped by to remind us that in order to make the most of our experiences of spiritual euphoria, we must not first speak but listen.
https://witkowskiblog.com/2024/04/21/dont-speak-listen-instructions-on-how-to-navigate-our-spiritual-highs/
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Olivia Davis: “I hated my story. I didn’t see in it the marvelous weaving of God’s mysterious ways, the undercurrents of His love in the most impossible circumstances, or a hope that never fails. I looked at my life and saw indifference, and hurt, and a God who seemed silent when I was the most desperate for His voice. Suffering through the pain of being single felt unfair and unreasonable and unnecessary. How could Jesus be the One I wanted when this was my story?” Does this hit close to home for you? Olivia joined the conversation and shared how the love of Jesus holds her fast in her painful journey as a single.
https://lookingupward.org/2024/04/11/the-pain-of-being-single/
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Some of the most painful lessons of ministry are learned when a wolf in sheep’s clothing infiltrates your church. Wolf attacks leave scars, along with tragic losses among the true sheep. How do we spot and deal with “wolves” we encounter in our churches? In our lives? Missionary A.W. Workman joined us to share the heartbreaking story of how his own overseas church suffered at the hands of a wolf and what we can do to stop a wolf in its tracks.
https://entrustedtothedirt.com/2024/04/13/lessons-learned-from-a-wolf-attack/
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What would you do if had the opportunity to buy a house that you really liked.....only to find out that a crime had previously occurred there? Could you still enjoy the home's attractive features? Or would you always wonder what traumatic event took place in the home? A man's marriage took an unexpected turn when his wife moved out of the couple's home upon learning that a crime had been committed in their home before the couple lived in it. Here's the catch: the woman's husband bought and lived in the home before the couple was married. He knew about the crime, but chose not to tell his wife about it. Listeners weighed in on whether or not the husband did the right thing. They also shared their own experiences with homes where crimes had been committed previously!
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The experience of broken relationships with teens or young adults casts a shadow over all of life. Family events that should be full of joy become reminders of loss. Heartbroken, bewildered, and confused parents don’t know where to turn. Biblical counselor and author, Margy Tripp, stopped by and helped us understand how to handle a rebellious child.
https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/how-should-i-engage-my-rebellious-child
https://www.amazon.com/Its-Not-Too-Late-Relationships/dp/1633422402
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First thing to remember about our finances: It all belongs to God. Second thing: We’re managers of what He gives us. This can be a real challenge! With the Bible as our guide, Rob West from Moody Radio’s Faith and Finance Live (M-F 4pm) joined us to answer your financial questions!
https://www.faithfi.com/
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Proverbs 16:9 tells us that the mind of man plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps. Our plan was for another guest during the 7:00am hour. That guest fell ill overnight and was not able to join us. Despite the change of plan, we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose! Our good friend, Moody author Trillia Newbell, unknowingly connected to our studio on the wrong date. But God knew all along that this morning's focus needed to be on Romans 8. One of the most studied and beloved chapters of the Bible—God is For Us cements, not only for kids, but adults also, in God's most precious, life-changing promises, that we can all discover what it means that we have a good Father.
https://www.moodypublishers.com/god-is-for-us/
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Hot-button issues dominating our culture can make speaking out feel taboo. Hiding from hard conversations won’t work. We need to know what God actually says about these issues, and by looking to Scripture, we can find the answers. Pastor and author Mike Novotny stopped by to remind us that not talking is not helping! It’s time for believers to step gracefully into the Taboo and share God’s truth with a world in need!
https://www.amazon.com/Taboo-Topics-Christians-Should-Talking/dp/1957616555
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Families with loved ones in hospice are often unprepared for the range of emotions that come with saying goodbye to a loved one in the final stages of a terminal illness. Katie Butler is a retired trauma surgeon. She has witnessed much death in emergency rooms in traumatic ways. She also recently lost a dear friend to cancer. She stopped by to help us understand how to shepherd caregivers and families as they aim to love the dying, reminding them all the while of the Good Shepherd whose love covers them when the light dwindles (Psalm 23:4).
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/expect-loved-one-hospice/
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Blogger Rebekah Matt writes this: “Have you ever thought to yourself, 'I wonder how many mammals go through menopause?' I certainly hadn’t—up until last week.” Okay. Inquiring minds want to know. And there’s a point to this question, too.
https://greatandnobletasks.com/2024/03/25/on-whales-menopause-and-thanks-to-god/
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Do you feel rested and at peace? Or are you bombarded with obstacles keeping you from true soul rest? Daily life can be a grind, full of confusion and chaos. Award-winning author and Bible teacher, Tessa Afshar, has been there. Drawing from the lessons she learned from battling anxiety in her own life, Tessa stopped by to help us cultivate a rested soul!
https://www.moodypublishers.com/the-rested-soul/
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It's possible for women to be strong Christians and confident leaders. There are more female professionals in the workforce than ever. But working women are also time-starved, stressed, and tired. And they often feel alone in their professional struggles. If you're trying to do a million things at once and feel like you're not doing any of them well, you're not alone. Mentor and longtime corporate leader, Peggy Bodde, views work as sacred and has invested her life in showing women how to thrive in the workplace!
https://www.moodypublishers.com/sacred-work/
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Many people idolize achievement. Usually they’re driven by validation, status, or financial gain. Others lack self-discipline and motivation altogether. Here’s a good question:
How can Christians pursue healthy, biblical goal-setting that avoids extremes?
https://www.amazon.com/Make-Most-Your-Productivity-Coalition/dp/143359109X
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John Clauson - Pilot : Ethnos 360
Sun N Fun Aerospace Expo - Lakeland, Friday, April 12.
https://ethnos360.org/ | https://ethnos360.org/missionaries/john-clauson
https://www.amsafl.org/partners
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It’s estimated about one in four adults across the world suffers from loneliness. Bankrupt of any long-term solutions, the world suggests increased human interactions to alleviate the suffering. But for all our digital connectedness, the loneliness epidemic persists and grows. Only in Jesus do we find a solution to the growing problem.
https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/was-anyone-more-alone
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Every murder investigation teaches two lessons: a death lesson and a life lesson. For decades, cold-case homicide detective J. Warner Wallace investigated the causes behind deaths and murders, chasing one lead after another as he attempted to solve the case. Several of these cases remain open, unsolved mysteries. But even those that haven't yet revealed the identity of the killer do expose the truths of human nature: what's important to us, what threatens our well-being, and what causes us to flourish. Jim stopped by to help us uncover life-truths gleaned from both contemporary murder investigations and ancient biblical wisdom.
https://coldcasechristianity.com/ | https://www.amazon.com/Truth-True-Crime-Investigating-Teaches/dp/0310111374
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Christian Men United is dedicated to helping Christian men become the men that God created them to be so that He can receive the glory!
Each year CMU has a big event in Tampa.
Guys take note!
The theme for this Saturday, April 20 for CMU 24 is "Unashamed."
2 Timothy 1:8-12 says, "Do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord.”
The lineup of speakers is fantastic again this year.
One of them is Pastor Kurt Gebhards from The Grove Bible Church - Tampa in Valrico, He stopped by this morning to discuss!
https://www.moodyradio.org/stations/florida/community/community-calendar/2024/04/cmu24-unashamed-mens-conference/
http://www.christianmenunited.com/
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It's easy to harbor feelings of resentment and discontent in the everyday affairs of life, especially when it comes to the work we do to provide for ourselves and our families. As Christians, God calls us to a different standard! We are to give thanks in all circumstances, recognizing that work is a gift from God, to utilize the gifts He has given us to serve others in love, for His glory. This morning, we spent some time talking about the work God has provided for us to do. Why is it that you do what you do? Listeners weighed in. God is being glorified!
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People need hope more than ever. As followers of Jesus, we have this promise in Colossians 1:27....."Christ in you, the hope of glory." Chet Gladkowski is a local author who loves Jesus. He also has a PhD in hope! He stopped by to help us understand how we can be more hopeful in Jesus!
https://www.amazon.com/PHD-Hope-Becoming-hopeful-desperately/dp/B0CNRLDCHH
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Christian Men United is dedicated to helping Christian men become the men that God created them to be so that He can receive the glory!
Each year, CMU has a big event in Tampa. Guys take note!
The theme for CMU 24 is "Unashamed."
2 Timothy 1:8-12 says, "Do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord.”
The lineup of speakers is fantastic again this year.
Our good friend Carl Shack dropped by to tell us all!
https://www.moodyradio.org/stations/florida/community/community-calendar/2024/04/cmu24-unashamed-mens-conference/
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George Tyukos (Sonographer) and Erika Huseman (Dir. of Patient Services), PRC of Southwest Florida
https://www.moodyradio.org/stations/florida/promotions/baby-days/
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Laura Ross (Dir. of Development) and Jillian Young (Board Member), PRC of Southwest Florida
https://www.moodyradio.org/stations/florida/promotions/baby-days/
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Sonja Ray, Clinic Advocate (Naples), PRC of Southwest Florida
https://www.moodyradio.org/stations/florida/promotions/baby-days/
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Nicole Shanks, Executive Director, PRC of Southwest Florida
https://www.moodyradio.org/stations/florida/promotions/baby-days/
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According to Autism Speaks, the non-profit research and awareness organization, 2.7 percent of children and 2.2 percent of adults in the United States have autism.
So, in a church of just 200, at least two children and two adults probably have autism.
Your church probably has autistic brothers and sisters attending.
Autistic people can feel intimidating to those of us who don’t understand much about it.
Autistic folks may or may not be able to read social cues, may dress differently, speak differently or not speak at all.
They may not easily fit into the usual Sunday school classes, youth groups, and adult community groups.
They may need quiet spaces, breaks from worship or group meetings, and predictability.
The key to reaching out to the autistic and their families is knowing what it is.. and how to love and serve them well as the body of Christ!
https://women.pcacdm.org/how-can-the-church-serve-families-touched-by-autism/
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Mindi Bell, Volunteer & Support Services Coordinator, A Woman's Choice - Lakeland
Rebecca Klein, Executive Director, A Woman's Choice - Lakeland
Jamie Rogers, Clinic Director, A Woman's Choice - Lakeland
https://www.moodyradio.org/stations/florida/promotions/baby-days/
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Jamie Rogers, Clinic Director, A Woman's Choice - Lakeland
https://www.moodyradio.org/stations/florida/promotions/baby-days/
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Greg Wilkerson, Men's Coach, A Woman's Choice - Lakeland
https://www.moodyradio.org/stations/florida/promotions/baby-days/
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Rebecca Klein, Executive Director, A Woman's Choice - Lakeland - 6:00am interview
https://www.moodyradio.org/stations/florida/promotions/baby-days/
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When the name W. A. Criswell is read or heard, certain thoughts come to mind.
Many likely remember him as a president of the Southern Baptist Convention, or the founder of the Criswell College in Dallas, Texas, or the senior pastor for five decades of one of the largest Baptist churches in America, or even one of the key figures during the Conservative Resurgence.
All of these are acknowledgments of the importance of the life of Criswell, but these do not necessarily capture who he was as a man, as a husband, as a father, as a friend and mentor.
O.S. Hawkins was closely mentored by Criswell and was his pastoral successor.
He joined us to share some great takeaways from Criswell’s life!
https://www.amazon.com/Criswell-Life-Times-S-Hawkins/dp/1430086076
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Do you have a wayward child or grandchild in your life?
One who is far from Jesus?
You’re not the only one.
Last week, Diane from Clermont joined the conversation.
We were talking about how meaningful Easter was for many of us.
Her call was powerful!
This morning, we revisited her story.. and highlighted several of yours, too.
“Therefore we do not lose heart…” (2 Corinthians 4:16)
Wayward Loved Ones Prayer List PDF
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On Monday, producer Marc and Kurt were confronted with a thin mystery box sitting in the studio. It was addressed to Kurt and Kate. The only problem? Kate was off for the day! The answer to the great mystery of what was inside the box would have to wait.....until today. Take a listen as Kurt and Kate opened the box.....and were left with smiles that won't disappear anytime soon!
https://txt.so/TN6qbx | https://txt.so/dNHRVH
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What does it mean to be a disciple of Christ? Has the modern church replaced true discipleship with a soft, cowardly and shallow version of Christianity? It's a big question worthy of a conversation! Listeners chimed in with what it means to be a radical disciple of Jesus, which really is nothing more than a biblical disciple of our Lord.
https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Discipleship-Hensworth-Jonas/dp/B0CZ7GSNNB
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April showers bring May flowers, but April is also the month for another kind of shower—a baby shower! Kurt and Kate spent the morning at pregnancy centers in Lakeland and Naples, hearing amazing stories of God's intervention in the lives of families experiencing unplanned pregnancies. There were many powerful testimonies of God's redemptive work! Will you help us celebrate our annual “Baby Days” event by supporting local Florida pregnancy centers? Here are the links to their sites to help you learn more about these two wonderful pregnancy centers!
https://supportawc.com/ | https://supportprc.org/
https://www.moodyradio.org/stations/florida/promotions/baby-days/
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The problem of evil. Ever grapple with that as a follower of Jesus? Has it come up in conversations with those who are not believers? How does sin, evil, corruption, and death fit into redemptive history? Author and pastor Scott Christensen stopped by this morning to help us take a closer look at the story line of Scripture and to be honest about the very real concerns that originate from the problem of evil!
https://www.amazon.com/Defeating-Evil-Glorifies-Himself-World-ebook/dp/B0CV644CPC
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Perceived slights. How do we navigate this? Hmmm…In Matthew 7:12, Jesus says, “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you.” Are you ever inclined to bypass the Golden Rule and proceed straight to feeling sorry for yourself? To get hurt feelings? Blogger Lois Flowers joined us this morning to talk about this.
https://www.loisflowers.com/what-to-do-when-you-long-for-encouragement/
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The lives of great men and women of faith are replete with fascinating and beneficial stories. Not fictional stories… actual events from the experiences of those believers. Some of those stories touch the heart – or the funny bone. Many touch the soul at a deep level by inspiring, instructing, encouraging, comforting or convicting. Our resident Christian Biographer Vance Christie is back to lift some of these timeless stories from the lives of great heroes of the faith!
https://vancechristie.com/books/timelessstories/
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Culture is doing its best to convince the world there is nothing special about Jesus. And many Christians never get beyond a Sunday school understanding of their own faith. As a result, Christianity's most important historical fact--the resurrection--is often the most misunderstood, relegated to Easter and funeral services, creating a powerless Christianity. Apologist and scholar Dr. Jeremiah Johnston was back with us to talk about why Jesus' victory over death is central to a believer's faith.
https://www.amazon.com/Body-Proof-Bible-Access-Resurrection/dp/1430092785/ref=asc_df_1430092785/
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It never feels good to be criticized, especially unfairly. As much as we might not like it, criticism is part of life in a world like ours. When it comes to criticism, there are many wrong ways to respond. And of course, in our flesh and sin, we’re always going to respond poorly. Pastor Mark Hallock stopped by and showed us why we need to think through the right ways to respond and then pursue those by the grace and power of Christ!
https://www.preachleadlove.com/single-post/9-healthy-ways-to-respond-to-criticism
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What if you woke up one morning knowing that it was your last day on earth? That’s what happened to the thief on the cross, who died a few feet from Jesus. Heaven, How I Got Here is his story as he looks back from Heaven on the day that changed his eternity, and the faith that can change yours. Our good friend, Pastor Colin Smith from Open the Bible (M-F 2:30pm on Moody Radio Florida), wrote the book and it’s a film starring Stephen Baldwin. Here’s the neat thing about this: You can stream the movie for free for a limited time! The executive producer of the film dropped by to give us the details.
https://openthebible.org/heaven/
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Do you feel tossed about or a little disoriented? The foundations of predictable society are shifting. In this ambiguous cultural forecast, we're wondering what's right, what matters most, and how we should respond. How do we build a meaningful life and legacy when our lives feel fragile—when our future seems discouragingly uncertain? Author Daniel Henderson stopped by to take a look at this through the eyes of David in Psalm 15.
https://www.moodypublishers.com/never-shaken/
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It was a memorable morning with Pastor Jay Dennis from City Central Church in Lakeland! Jay has been a regular contributor each Friday on Kurt and Kate Mornings. Earlier this year, we decided to extend an invitation for Jay to appear with us live in studio. Little did any of us know, several serious health issues would land Pastor Jay in the hospital, just weeks before his scheduled in studio appearance. Even in our worst moments, God is still sovereign, and truly works all things together for good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose. By God's amazing grace and power, Jay made it to the studio this morning and his story is one you don't want to miss!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKzUdJCvTKQ
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Our culture has been lying to women. The world defines female empowerment as believing in yourself or looking within to find the power to succeed. But what happens when women grow weary from trying to do it all? Tired and frustrated with self-dependence?
Becky Beresford used to believe and even promoted some of society's lies to women. But in God's kindness, Becky came to the end of herself and embraced healing truth found in the Bible.
https://www.moodypublishers.com/she-believed-he-could-so-she-did/
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What if your life was immersed in mercy?
In a culture that is short on compassion, maybe that's difficult to imagine.
There's not nearly enough patience or tenderness in the world.
Maybe you're in the middle of a hard season and feel disheartened.
Or you're struggling to show mercy and kindness to the people in your life.
In this NOISY world, God's heart beats hard with love and mercy.
But how can God share His heart with us when He doesn't have our attention?
Best-selling author and Bible teacher Craig Allen Cooper joined us to talk about it!
https://www.moodypublishers.com/overflowing-mercies/
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Even believers need to be warned about hell. Consider this:Throughout his writings, the apostle Paul not only reminds the churches of their formerly hopeless state; he also warns them of their ongoing danger should they drift from Christ. He says not only, “You deserve hell,” but also, “Make sure you don’t end up there.” Pastor and author Scott Hubbard joined us with a sober reminder that hell should motivate the believer unto holiness.
https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/even-believers-need-to-be-warned
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Let’s talk about hypocrisy. We often portray an image of ourselves that doesn’t accurately capture the essence of who we really are. When we look honestly, we’ll see that we’re frequently fake, inauthentic, and hypocritical. We go through life accepting all kinds of praise for things perceived as virtuous when we know, deep down, that we undertook those actions from selfish motives. Here’s our universal dilemma: We can all perform righteous actions that merit praise, but what, if anything, can we do about our selfish motives?
https://caseymccall.com/the-only-way-out-of-our-desperate-hypocrisy/
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It's amazing to think that God, who is the creator and sustainer of all things, knows every detail of our lives! Not only is He all powerful, but He is deeply compassionate. Our good friend Allen Speer, CEO of Agape Flights, received a devastating cancer diagnosis in December. Despite this shocking news, Allen is steadfast in his trust of Jesus and despite his suffering, consistently cares for the plight of others who are in harms way. This morning, Allen stopped by to give us an update on his health journey. His report reminds us all that God is able to do exceedingly abundantly beyond all that we ask or imagine, according to the power that works in us.
https://www.agapeflights.com/special-update-from-ceo-allen-speer/
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Are you part of a small group at church? It can be a blessing and yet, there are challenges, too. Despite some of the big trouble that exists in small groups, our guest this morning offered practical advice for getting past the biggest hurdles of church small groups: childcare, commitment and over-talkers.
https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2024/january-web-only/big-trouble-in-church-small-groups-childcare-advice.html
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Human trafficking is such a big problem it’s almost overwhelming to think about it. What can I do to make a difference in the name of Jesus? Where do I even start? There’s a ministry based in Tampa that’s taking an approach that you may have never even considered: Decreasing demand. It’s called the Sexual Integrity Project: A John’s Hope. You’ve got to hear about what God is up to with this!
https://secure.fundeasy.com/ministrysync/event/?e=26608
https://www.buyerrehabilitationproject.org/
https://www.kristiecollins.com/
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What does the Bible have to say about divisive people in the church? As society is presently ripped apart with divisions on every issue, the church is likewise bombarded with divisive people who are using the current cultural divide to mimic the culture and tear apart the body of Christ. Great wisdom is needed from the Lord to help believers discern how to stand for truth without compromise, in way that brings honor and glory to the Lord.
https://www.beautifulchristianlife.com/blog/what-does-the-bible-say-about-dealing-with-divisive-people-in-the-church | https://www.agradio.org/
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It's March and that means it's time for the Gaither Vocal Band to welcome you to an evening filled with fun, laughter, and great Gospel music! The band will be in Orlando this coming Friday, March 8 and Fort Myers on Saturday, March 9. Bill Gaither stopped by this morning and shared his love for music, as well as his love for his precious King Charles Cavalier, Windsor The Gaither Pup!
https://gaither.com/tour_dates/
https://www.instagram.com/windsorthegaitherpup/
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Artificial Intelligence and pornography. Where is this headed? What are the implications? Tune in for this important conversation on the sobering prospect of 'adult AI' and five strategies to break free from pornography's poisonous grip.
https://philcotnoir.com/2024/02/13/the-sobering-prospect-of-adult-ai/
https://ca.thegospelcoalition.org/article/antidote-five-strategies-to-break-free-of-porns-poisonous-grip/
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The Gospel of Jesus Christ is central to everything we say and do and nothing brings us greater joy than when the Holy Spirit gives us the privilege to share The Good News! This morning served as one of those moments. Pastor Jay Dennis from City Central Church - Lakeland had the honor to present the Gospel to those listening who had never heard before. This morning's Gospel call also served as in invitation to those who've heard before but have strayed from the truth!
https://wingmannation.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/@citycentralchurch8482
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They are verses we as believers know and love. Proverbs 3:5-6 says…
“Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.”
Here’s the deal:
Trusting God is something we Christians talk about, remind each other to do, and underline in our Bibles.
But how it plays out in our lives can vary from one situation to another.. or one person to another.
Our friend, Blogger Rebekah Matt, was with us earlier this week to talk about trusting God.
We decided to set aside some time this morning to share some
“trusting in God stories."
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We love Agape Flights based in Venice Florida! In a world where resources are few and the infrastructure is sparse, Agape Flights’ timely deliveries of mail and supplies are vital to sustain missionary families and their ministries. Hundreds of mission partners rely on Agape Flights to transport the mail and supplies they need while living and working on the mission field in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and the Bahamas. Our good friend Allen Speer is the CEO of Agape Flights. He stopped by with details on the “Pie in the Sky Open House” event happening this Saturday. But he also shared with us some very intimate details concerning a deep trial that he is walking through right now.....and how he's trusting in God's agape love to see him through.
https://www.agapeflights.com/pie-in-the-sky/
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Before the beginning of the show, Kurt was delighted when he discovered his long lost batch of...... paper clips! Who knew that a simple office supply could bring so much joy? It turns out the paper clip comes in many different shapes.....and is used for so many different purposes! Kurt and Kate gave us a history lesson when it comes to the paper clip and callers weighed in on how they put the most under appreciated office supply to good use!
https://shaped-paperclips.com/
https://www.officemuseum.com/paper_clips.htm
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Trusting God is something we Christians talk about, remind each other to do, and underline in our Bibles. But how it plays out in our lives can vary from one situation to another, or one person to another. Our friend, Blogger Rebekah Matt, stopped by this morning to provide insight as to what it looks like to trust the Lord!
https://greatandnobletasks.com/2024/02/19/trust-in-the-lord-but-how/
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Do ghosts exist? Do humans have access to the spirit world? If so, what does this mean for our spiritual life? Author and pastor John Beeson stopped by and highlighted the bizarre story of King Saul and the Medium at Endor (1 Sam. 28).
https://gcdiscipleship.com/article-feed/saul-the-medium-of-endor
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Our good friend Rebecca Klein is the Executive Director of A Woman's Choice Pregnancy Care Center in Lakeland. We love it when she drops by to talk about the fight for life. So many aspects of this! Today, Rebecca shared several "glory stories" of God moving powerfully in the lives of those considering abortion.....and those who ultimately decided to have an abortion.
CARE NET empowers women and men considering abortion to choose life for their unborn children and find abundant life in Christ: https://www.care-net.org/
Life Training Institute: https://prolifetraining.com/
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Do you like to hear stories about God’s faithfulness? We do, too!! Even better over a hot cup of tea. Sherri House is a part of our Kurt and Kate Community and has a beautiful new book out: Tea With Jesus and Me. She stopped by and shared some faith building stories from everyday life experiences!
https://www.amazon.com/Tea-Jesus-Me-Stories-Faithfulness/dp/1950398927
https://teawithjesusandme.com/
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Our guest from this morning writes this, "Digital Bibles shape what we see—and don’t see—in the text and require us to be mindful of their power and peril." John Dyer is an author and assistant professor of Theological Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. He joined us and shared how digital apps are changing how we read the Bible!
https://textandcanon.org/how-digital-apps-are-changing-how-we-read-the-bible/
https://yallversion.com/
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Kindness has fallen on hard times. Almost daily, we witness or experience cynicism, impatience, or incivility. And it begins to wear on a soul. Overall, we're not doing well. We need hope. We need truth. We need God! Pastor and teacher Nate Pickowicz stopped by to talk about how our lives have to be understood and lived in light of God's kindness.
https://www.moodypublishers.com/the-kindness-of-god/
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Known primarily for his book "The Pilgrim’s Progress," John Bunyan was also a preacher, a gifted theologian and an interpreter of Scripture. If you can believe it, he wasn’t a super-educated man. But when it came to practical application and a good handle on the Scriptures and their theology, he was tremendously gifted by God! All of his writings have a beauty and practicality uncommon for his age and for that matter, ours! We want to introduce you to another one of our heroes of the faith, John Bunyan!
https://www.amazon.com/Tinkers-Progress-Biography-John-Bunyan/dp/1527110060
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It’s Valentine’s Day! Truth be told, it can be a challenging day for many singles. Dating expert and author, Lisa Anderson, joined us to talk about that.
https://highergroundtimes.com/higher-ground/2024/feb/12/4-ways-to-encourage-your-single-friends-this-valen/?utm_medium=higher-ground
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Do you know the story of Fanny Crosby? She wrote more than 9,000 hymns! In fact, Fanny even had to use pen names so that the hymnals wouldn’t be filled with her name above all others. But wait there’s more: She was also blind. Pastor and Christian biographer Vance Christie was back to share Fanny’s story. It’s more than just inspiring, it’s God glorifying!
https://vancechristie.com/
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Valentine's Day helps married couples reflect on the vows made to God to love and to cherish one another, until death. Did you know that back in the 1300's, there was a church that had a unique.....and very direct way.... in helping couples that were struggling in their marriages? How about being stuck in a room with just the basics? They were forced together to work on their marital issues, with the hope of returning to loving and cherishing one another. It's National Marriage Week and marriage and parenting author, Arlene Pelllicane, stopped by to give us some tips on how married couples can love each other beyond words!
https://www.nationalmarriageweekusa.org/about
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David Harms has devoted nearly a decade of ministry to the work of India Partners, primarily focused on advocating for the rights of women and children and rescuing them from lives of exploitation and abuse. With over 35 years of experience in rescuing victims of human trafficking, India Partners continues to make a profound impact on the lives of the most vulnerable. David joined us to share compelling stories from the ground — stories of life transformation and to shed light on the organization's ongoing efforts.
https://indiapartners.org/moody
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Big churches get all the love. Articles, books, conferences—they mostly feature leaders of large congregations. Yet, big churches are a small part of the ecclesial landscape. In fact, more than 90 percent of churches have fewer than 200 people! That means small churches play a big part in what God is doing. Karl Vaters has a heart for small churches. God has given him a passion to come alongside small churches and provide guidance and encouragement. He stopped by this morning and highlighted the Small Church Summit he's hosting in several parts of the listening area in a matter of days!
https://www.goba.org/KarlVaters | https://karlvaters.com/
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Katie Marquez writes this: “Ongoing seasons of chronic illness can weigh us down; and they can pose a real challenge to our faith. It’s a challenge to persevere when so many prayers for healing go unanswered.We can feel disappointed in our bodies as they fail us once again. We can struggle to reconcile our knowledge of God’s goodness with our unabating experience of pain. Yet God uses the furnace of chronic illness to refine our faith and teach us precious truths about him and us and the life of faith.” Do these words resonate with you? Katie stopped by to remind us that even though chronic illness is a path its sufferers would never choose, it's a tool God uses to strengthen and shape us into the image of Jesus.
https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/looking-upwards-amidst-chronic-illness-what-god-teaches-in-hardship/
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Did you know that 26 of the 27 books of the New Testament talk about false teachers or false prophets in some capacity? Discernment in the age of deception is crucial for the follower of Jesus.That’s because false teaching is a deadly virus that attacks the organism of Christ’s body, the church. Peter repeatedly says these heresies lead to “destruction.” In the New Testament, the word he uses often means damnation to hell. This is serious. Dr. Jonathan Gibson from Westminster Theological Seminary joined us to take a look at some traits of false teachers.
https://blog.newgrowthpress.com/the-traits-of-false-teachers
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Working in His Majesty’s Secret Service. That’s all of us as followers of Jesus! Kind of neat to think about it that way. Our friend, blogger and author Kristin Couch, helps us think deeply and practically about our “secret service” for God.
https://the-palest-ink.com/2024/01/25/secret-service/
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Are you living with some form of ongoing pain? The Christian life does not exempt believers from suffering. In fact, it is in our sufferings that we come to know the power of Christ! While praying in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus was in agony and his sweat became like drops of blood. The Apostle Paul had a thorn in his flesh. And Pastor Jay Dennis has lived a long time with physical pain. He joined us this morning to encourage us that Jesus is indeed, more than enough for us, in our sufferings.
https://wingmannation.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/@citycentralchurch8482
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Many people think they have peace with God. Instead, their inner peace flows from a deceptive heart. Blogger and Christian thinker, Doug Eaton, was back this morning to highlight five signs our inner peace could be a deceptive calm.
https://fightoffaithblog.com/2024/01/24/5-signs-your-inner-peace-might-be-a-deceptive-calm/
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Whether you’ve been married six months or sixty years, every marriage can use a boost. Guess what? Dr. Gary Chapman is back in the neighborhood! It’s the super popular 5 Love Languages one-day conference coming up on Saturday in Wauchula. Gary dropped by this morning to chat about what you can expect and took some calls to help listeners work through their own marriage challenges.
The 5 Love Languages Marriage Conference webpage
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More and more Christians are facing moments of conscience in their workplace, when the obligations of a job—one’s current calling or vocation—come into conflict with one’s beliefs or convictions. We need a framework and practical guide for analyzing, assessing, navigating, and deciding workplace moments of conscience. We need a theology....of getting fired.
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/themelios/article/a-biblical-framework-for-deciding-workplace-moments-of-conscience/
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We love it when our good friend Rebecca Klein drops by to talk about the fight for life. She is the Executive Director of A Woman's Choice Pregnancy Care Center in Lakeland. The center is having an educational event for the community on Tuesday, January 30th. The purpose of the event is to challenge the Church to recognize that abortion is not just an issue "out there." Abortion is an issue in the Church! According to data from The Guttmacher Institute, 54% of women who have abortions identify themselves as Christians. Research from A Woman's Choice found that 4 in 10 women were regularly attending church at the time of their abortion. Rebecca stopped by this morning to emphasize that now is the time for the Church to wake up and step up.
https://www.care-net.org/
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Back by popular demand because we couldn’t get to all of the calls that came in the last time she was with us is... Biblical Counselor Laurel Slade Waggoner! She’s an expert on dealing with narcissism and she stopped by again to take questions from our listeners who are trying to navigate through relationships that involve narcissistic personalities.
https://www.slade-waggonercounselingservices.com/
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“For Christians to thrive in the modern era, there are two spiritual disciplines we must adopt: Digital Detox (fasting from screens) and Intentional Ignorance (fasting from information).” Do you agree? Pastor and author Seth Troutt dropped by this morning and left us with much food for thought, when it comes to how we use our screens!
https://ftc.co/resource-library/articles/digital-detox-intentional-ignorance-and-the-proximity-principle/
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Families are like little churches. They are meant to be places of discipleship, worship, and rest—places where we can fine tune the gifts God's given us so we can bless the world. They can be full of surprises and joy. But family life can also be heartbreaking and downright discouraging. Trained counselor and mother Melissa Hannigan knows how hard it is to cast and keep a vision of rich family life. How do we cultivate a family culture that's vibrant and encouraging—a refuge amidst life's storms? She shared her story and tons of biblical encouragement!
https://www.moodypublishers.com/inconvenient-parenting/
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Back in September, pastor and author John Piper issued a statement over social media that caused quite a firestorm. He asked the question, "Can we reassess whether Sunday coffee-sipping in the sanctuary fits? 'Let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe.' Hebrews 12:28." Just a few days ago, Piper shared his heart concerning that post on his podcast. The question is an honest one, and callers had the opportunity to share their thoughts, as they pondered coffee and 'acceptable worship with reverence and awe.'
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Right now we’re experiencing the largest and fastest religious shift in US history. It is greater than the First and Second Great Awakening and every revival in our country combined...but in the opposite direction. Jim Davis and Michael Graham have commissioned the largest and most comprehensive study of dechurching in America. The book is The Great Dechurching. It takes the insights gleaned from this study to drill down on how people are dechurching with respect to beliefs, behavior, and belonging. This book gives the church in America its first ever deep dive into the dechurched phenomenon and it’s created quite a buzz. Michael Graham joined us this morning to share some eye-opening findings.
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The hands and feet of Jesus. When members of the Body of Christ show up where they're supposed to be, countless testimonies of the Lord's grace and mercy abound! Brother in Christ and retired professional wrestling legend, Hulk Hogan, found himself at the right place at the right time this past weekend. He and another man rescued a teenage girl after she flipped her car. Hogan used a ballpoint pen from Indian Rocks Christian Church to puncture the airbags to free the girl from the wreckage. She was unscathed from the accident! There are countless stories just like this of God's miraculous provision. This morning, listeners phoned in to share how God has performed the miraculous in their own lives!
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What are your desires for the new year? Maybe your desire is for God to take all the broken pieces of your life and make them useful for Himself. But do you struggle with fear in your desire to serve the Lord? Counselor Jen Arend stopped by this morning to help us understand what it means to have a healthy fear of the Lord.
https://burkecare.org/blog/the-new-year-and-fear
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Time flies when you are having fun and what a fun ride it has been over the last five years on Kurt and Kate Mornings! Today, we celebrated the fifth anniversary of the show, but more importantly, how the Lord is using Kurt and Kate to help listeners take their next steps with Jesus. Congrats to Janet W. from Riverview, FL, who joined us as guest co host and immediately felt like she was at home. Listeners throughout the listening area called and texted in to say 'thank you' for five memorable years!
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The Lord can give you strength and energy in times of need. He can sustain you over long periods of struggle and assist you in crucial moments. A biblical example? How about Joshua and Caleb! Doug Eaton stopped by this morning to talk about walking in God’s strength.
https://fightoffaithblog.com/2023/12/07/walking-in-gods-strength/
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Is there a narcissist in your life that has you feeling weary and worn out? Biblical counselor Laurel Slade Waggoner is an expert on dealing with narcissism. She stopped by this morning to help callers take their next steps in breaking free from the control and manipulation that characterizes narcissistic behavior.
https://www.slade-waggonercounselingservices.com/
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Our good friend from Moody’s Bible to Life resource, Chris Martin, wrote an article recently and had this to say: "Facebook is actively, not passively, choosing profits over users’ well-being—often with people giving me the side-eye like I’m peddling some wacky conspiracy theory. Well, now we have it straight from Meta’s mouth: they knew they were harming teenagers, and they ignored this harm because of the immense profits." He stopped by this morning and shared how Instagram addicted your teenager.
https://www.chrismartin.fyi/p/instagram-addicted-your-teenager
https://www.moodypublishers.com/the-wolf-in-their-pockets/
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Our good friend, Dr. Ron Sauer, is a trusted voice when it comes to taking Bible questions from our listeners. He spent 41 years teaching Greek at Moody Bible Institute. He spends close to six hours each day studying the Hebrew text of the Old Testament. He also currently serves as the pastor of Brynford Bible Church in Chicago. One thing is for certain, Dr. Sauer is committed to sharing with others the years of biblical wisdom the Lord has graciously blessed him with in his studies. He has a new website in which he is doing so! He filled in for Dr. Jim Coakley this morning and answered your Bible and Christian living questions.
https://translatableinsights.com/
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Our guest this morning writes this: “Sometimes when I believe I’ve upset significant people in my life I ask questions. 'Is my wife frustrated with me because I didn't earn enough this month?' 'Is my supervisor disappointed in me because I asked such a stupid question again?' The underlying question I'm too afraid to ask is: 'Am I good enough for _____ to stay?' 'Have I exhausted her patience to the point she's going to leave?' 'Have I proven my incompetence to the point I'm going to be fired?' Here’s the truth: I’m scared that my Heavenly Father doesn't think I'm good enough to stay either.” Can you identify with this? Ian Tully is a biblical counselor with a passion for those suffering, confused and disoriented. He stopped by to offer us encouragement that we can find refuge and acceptance in our Heavenly Father's arms.
https://fieldstonecounseling.org/am-i-_____-enough
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Did you know that the overwhelming loss of a child to stillbirth is more common than we may think? This lonely and agonizing experience affects around 1 in 160 births. Maybe it's happened to you. Or perhaps someone you know. Jackie Gibson has been there. She joined us to talk about the sorrow, the loneliness, and the fears that come from suffering the loss of a child. But as followers of Jesus we aren’t left there.
https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Still-Mother-Miscarriage/dp/1645073416
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Can we really love people at church who sometimes drive us crazy? How can Christians navigate those relationships? Churches are full of differences. Those differences might be rooted in culture or personality or even musical style. In recent years, differences over political and social issues have frayed the unity of many churches. Pastor Jamie Dunlop stopped by to remind us that if a church is centered on Christ alone, then unity at church will sometimes require building genuine friendships that bridge across all those differences.
https://www.amazon.com/Love-Ones-Who-Drive-Crazy/dp/1433589923
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A new year is an opportunity to reset and refocus on how to best manage God's resources. Rob West from Moody Radio’s Faith & Finance Live (M-F 4 pm) joined us to give us some helpful tips and to answer a variety of financial questions from our listeners!
https://www.faithfi.com/
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We talk a lot about God “connecting the dots” in our lives as followers of Jesus. Something happened to Kurt last week that was pretty special. It's a conversation you don't want to miss!
Here’s a hint: http://www.frostproofcarecenter.com/
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Do you know the story of Corrie Ten Boom? It’s so powerful! She’s one of our spiritual heroes around here. She’s written so many classic books. The Hiding Place is the one she’s most known for. In World War II, she and her family risked their lives to help Jews and underground workers escape from the Nazis, and for their work they were tested in the infamous Nazi death camps. Only Corrie among her family survived to tell the story of how faith ultimately triumphs over evil. Pastor and Christian biographer Vance Christie stopped by to talk about his book called Women of Faith and Courage. There's a chapter in it about Corrie!
https://vancechristie.com/books/women-of-faith-and-courage/
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Incarceration can strain family ties to the breaking point. By providing Christmas gifts on behalf of parents behind bars, Prison Fellowship’s Angel Tree Program extends the hope of the gospel to families with loved ones in prison. Lazaro Lopez is the Director of Correctional Programs For Prison Fellowship's Southeast Region. He joined us this morning with an update on how things are going this year!
https://www.prisonfellowship.org/about/angel-tree/angel-tree-christmas/
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A topic we tend to shy away from: According to Scripture, what is hell like? Pastor David Kaywood joined us with a reminder that the topic of hell must be treated with biblical fidelity but also with compassion for neighbor.
https://www.gospelrelevance.com/2023/11/15/what-is-hell-like/
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Maybe you’ve asked this question: How was circumcision a sign of the covenant in the Old Testament? Or possibly this one: What’s up with circumcision in the New Testament? Pastor Nick Batzig joined us to shed some light on this.
https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/how-was-circumcision-a-sign-of-the-covenant
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There are few things more frustrating than being wrongly accused. How do we handle this as followers of Jesus? Pastor Rob Golding stopped by to answer that question!
https://fightoffaithblog.com/2023/11/13/how-to-respond-to-false-accusations/
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Do you realize Moody Bible Institute trains missionary pilots/mechanics? Students develop technical and spiritual skills to equip them for mission work. When you major in Missionary Aviation Technology, you decide on a speciality focus—Flight or Maintenance—and train using a wide variety of mission-specific equipment, including tailwheel and high performance aircraft. Moody Aviation students are trained by seasoned pilots, experienced maintenance specialists and mission agency members. Our friend Curtis Wilson from Moody Aviation spent some time with us and shared all the details!
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Have you ever been reading the Bible and you come across a verse that you don’t like? Maybe it makes you uncomfortable. Out of the 31,102 verses in the Bible, it’s entirely possible that you don’t necessarily like every single one of them. That some of them might actually get under your skin. Blogger Rebekah Matt was back with us to talk about how to handle a situation like this.
https://greatandnobletasks.com/2023/11/20/that-bible-verse-you-dont-like-and-what-to-do-about-it/
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Most typical youth ministries today produce nice, obedient kids who behave themselves—and then leave the church and the faith. Even those who remain struggle to extend their own faith beyond youth group. They seem like "good kids," but their lives and decisions outside youth group aren't oriented toward Jesus.
Clearly that’s not our goal. So what are we doing wrong? Author Jen Bradbury stopped by and shared how we can better serve the unique needs of the most anxious, adaptive, and diverse generation in history.
https://www.amazon.com/Faith-Beyond-Youth-Group-Discipleship/dp/1540903516
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First thing to remember about our finances: It all belongs to God.
Second thing: We’re managers of what He gives us.
This can be a real challenge!
With the Bible as our guide, Rob West from Moody Radio’s Faith and Finance Live (M-F 4pm) joined us to answer your financial questions!
https://www.faithfi.com/
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Have you been asked to be a mentor? Have you wondered if you should reach out to that younger believer, but you’re just not sure if you’re qualified to be a mentor? Are you looking for a mentor and wondering how old the person should be? There are a lot of questions when it comes to the topic of mentoring! Blogger Cindy Matson joined us this morning to blow a few “mentoring myths” out of the water.
https://biblestudynerd.home.blog/2023/11/14/debunking-myths-about-mentoring/
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When someone thinks of Jesus, “genius” is not likely the first word that comes to mind. But when studied in detail, Jesus’s teachings and interactions with others combined high levels of knowledge and insight, verbal skill, and simplicity―showing His genius. Author Peter Williams joined us from the UK to talk about how the story of the Prodigal Son puts the genius of Jesus on display!
https://www.amazon.com/Surprising-Genius-Jesus-Gospels-Greatest/dp/1433588366
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There is a petition making the rounds across the state that seeks to make its way onto the next election ballot. Floridians Protecting Freedom....or so it seems. Rebecca Klein is the Executive Director of A Woman's Choice in Lakeland. She stopped by with a warning, that this petition and potential subsequent constitutional amendment, is nothing more than a play on words that seeks to protect abortion in Florida, all the way up to a full term pregnancy.
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We want you to meet a woman who has a powerful story. Sara Im grew up in Cambodia and was forced into hiding and eventually caught up into an event we know as “The Killing Fields." Her faith in Jesus sustained her... and He’s using her to impact many lives!
https://www.saraim.com/book
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Mike and Deb Gilbert’s wonderfully comfortable life took a dramatic turn on July 30, 2007, when their 18-year-old son, Sean, died from an accidental overdose of oxycodone and alcohol. Life was forever changed for the Gilbert’s and a new eternal perspective engulfed them both. The Gilbert’s trusted God, when he told them to “go.” They established One City Ministries in 2008 with a focus on empowering the severely oppressed and helping them break the chronic cycles of poverty. The Light Village, One City’s Life Science Center, is a 23-acre campus located on the Eastern edge of Uganda. It’s an amazing God story!
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As we dig deep into God's Word, we prepare our hearts to grow in our relationship with God. Like any relationship, we will have questions aimed at helping us get to know God more intimately. Dr. Jim Coakley of the Moody Bible Institute - Chicago joins us every Monday morning to help us make sense of the more difficult passages found in Scripture!
https://www.moodypublishers.com/14-fresh-ways-to-enjoy-the-bible/
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We love connecting with listeners face to face! A good case in point was when we took the show on the road during our Hope For Kids campaign a couple of weeks ago to benefit foster kids and their families. One of the locations was Calvary Chapel in Pinellas Park. That’s where we connected with Dave Shaefer. He arrived with his coffee/food truck and wow.. it’s something else! But even better.. he’s running his business as a way to share the gospel and encourage believers.. wherever God may take him. This is such a great example of being an ambassador for Christ in the secular space. Maybe you’ve been wondering how to integrate you faith into your work life!
https://blessedcup.com/
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Ministry in modern society presents a perpetual assault on the pastor's soul. Culture has changed, and the challenges of ministry have changed with it. Many new pastors are discovering that they're ill-equipped to manage unexpected, soul-health tensions of ministry. Some are walking away, and others are choosing to not enter the pastorate despite a sense of God's calling. Pastor and author Cary Schmidt stopped by and shared a fresh approach to cultivating emotional health for a lifetime in ministry. By the way.. these biblical truths are applicable to all of us as believers!
https://www.moodypublishers.com/steady-strength/
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Grasping the dignity and significance of women and work. Women are an integral part in God's call to work—to create and advance God's kingdom. But work looks different for each one of us. Author Chelsea Sobolik stopped by to share that whether in the home, with children, or in a professional environment—or some combination of all of these—women are cultivating a world of beauty, truth, and hope!
https://www.moodypublishers.com/called-to-cultivate/
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It’s Friday and that means another memorable hour with Pastor Jay Dennis from City Central Church in Lakeland! Jay answered some very good Bible questions, from the confines of his own home. But a simple room change made us think Jay was answering from The Great Beyond. You have to hear it to believe it!
https://wingmannation.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-9pVqGljtg
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We long to experience the embrace of infinite love from our Father in heaven.
The importance of this great need is owing to an avalanche of problems that are now confronting us. We’re hateful, lonely, hurting, scared, and confused. In the face of animosity, failure, isolation, and betrayal is a love that speaks to our greatest longings and heaviest needs, but have we taken God's love for granted? Pastor Heath Lambert stopped by and shared that God often times reveals His great love in our darkest personal moments.
https://www.amazon.com/Great-Love-God-Encountering-Hostile/dp/0310142202
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We love the True Girl Bible Study series for young girls. It’s a part of the True Girl Ministry that author Dannah Gresh heads up. There’s a brand new installment in the series: Mary: Becoming A Girl Of Faithfulness. Dannah dropped by and discussed the importance of tween girls having the only source of truth, God's Word, as the foundation, in a culture that emphasizes your own personal "truth."
https://www.moodypublishers.com/mary/
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"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." But push beyond those iconic words, and sometimes the details get a little hazy. And strange. God walked around in a garden? Eve was made from Adam's rib? A talking serpent? And what the in the world were the "Nephilim?" Our friend Dan Darling has taken a deep dive into all of this in his book The Characters of Creation and re-introduced us to the story we thought we knew.
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Forgiveness is a lot easier to talk about when you don’t have someone to forgive. And some things are harder to forgive than others. We want to share a story that hits close to home for us at Moody Radio Florida. For many years, Carl Metcalf hosted the morning show. This very time slot. And he was loved by so many listeners. In November 2001, Carl was riding his bicycle from his Largo home to the station when he was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver. The woman who hit him turned herself in after a couple of days. She said she thought she had hit an animal. Carl's wife, Shirley, sat in studio to share her story. Out of this tragedy has come an amazing story of amazing grace.
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Follower of Jesus… do you realize there are some spiritual enemies of yours scheming right now to destroy your marriage? It’s true. And it can be both obvious and subtle. "For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places (Ephesians 6:12)." Half the battle is recognizing the devil’s schemes. Pastor Dan Delzell stopped by to share the realities surrounding this fierce battle for the heart of your marriage.
https://www.christianpost.com/voices/the-dynamics-of-spiritual-warfare-in-marriage.html
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Proverbs 19:21. Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails. We're thankful for God's plans this morning for Jim, our good friend and faithful listener. Jim called in, physically and spiritually exhausted, seeking God's assurance when it comes to salvation. In His loving mercy, the Lord showed up to help Jim take his next steps with Jesus. Pastor Josh Moody also stopped by to describe what a life looks like when it has been changed by God's grace!
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First thing to remember about our finances: It all belongs to God. Second thing: We’re managers of what He gives us.This can be a real challenge! With the Bible as our guide, Rob West from Moody Radio’s Faith and Finance Live (M-F 4pm) joined us to answer your financial questions!
https://www.faithfi.com/
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Christianity Today recently posted an article about video games. Across the years—and gaming systems—Christians have engaged the realm of video games. They’ve played, discussed, and developed games, but they haven’t always had formal training in the theology of video games. Now, more than a dozen Christian colleges offer video game majors, minors, and concentrations, giving students called to game design the chance to learn in settings that integrate their faith. Biola University in Los Angeles is one of those schools helping lead in the innovation of Christian gaming development. Michael Steffen is the school's Associate Professor of Game Design and Interactive Media. He stopped by this morning to share some of the exciting details!
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https://www.biola.edu/degrees/u/game-design-ba
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Big Faith on Campus.
God is on the move on college campuses throughout our listening area and all across the country.
Tawny Williams serves as a ministry coach with college campus ministry Cru.
She stopped by to share what’s happening at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers!
https://www.moodyradio.org/stations/florida/promotions/campus/
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Social media.
What a blessing it is—and what a curse!
No doubt social media has many benefits..
But.. it often serves as a breeding ground for divisiveness and hostility.
Hidden behind our screens, we are often tempted to type things we would never say aloud.
Digital courage so to speak.
We need wisdom!!
That’s where Pastor Jeff Johnson comes in.
Gathering wisdom from the book of Proverbs, he offers five practical questions that can help us cultivate heavenly wisdom in our use of social media.
https://heritagebooks.org/products/taming-the-fingers-wisdom-for-social-media-johnson.html
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There is a wide range and critical value of medical services that pregnancy centers provide women who are dealing with an unplanned pregnancy. One of the services being used to help women who immediately regret ingesting an abortion pill is the “Abortion Pill Reversal” (APR) protocol. It's not something many know about. Our good friend Rebecca Klein is the Executive Director of A Woman's Choice - Lakeland .She stopped by to share the details surrounding this powerful tool that has the potential to help save a brand new pregnancy!
https://abortionpillreversal.com/
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Today is National Grief Awareness Day. We were thinking about who we could invite to be with us to talk about this very real challenge.Then it became obvious: Kim Erickson! When Kim's three-year-old son tragically passed away, she found plenty of resources on grieving. She says what she really needed, though, "was someone who would give me advice for living, not just grieving . . . How do I get through the grocery store without crying? What do I do with my son's things? When will my mind stop replaying the emergency room scene? "She’s written a helpful book too: Surviving Sorrow: A Mother’s Guide To Living With Loss. Kim stopped by this morning to offer hope and encouragement for those enduring a time of sorrow.
https://www.moodypublishers.com/surviving-sorrow/
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Like many Christians today in the academic world, Dr. Steven Collins felt pulled in different directions when it came to apparent conflicts between the Bible and scholarly research and theory—an intellectual crisis that inspired him to lay it all on the line as he set off to locate the lost city of Sodom. He tracked down biblical, archaeological, and geographical clues to the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, narrowing the list of possible sites. Finally, he arrives at a single location that looms as the only option!
https://biblearchaeology.org/research/patriarchal-era/3217-locating-sodom-a-critique-of-the-northern-proposal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkATIhRxxaE
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Our kids (and grandkids!) are back in school and facing challenges. “I don’t fit in.” “I’m not good enough.” ‘I’m overwhelmed with so much to do!” “I’ve got some family issues I’m dealing with.” Dr. Danny Huerta from Focus on the Family ( M-F 8:30pm on Moody Radio Florida ) stopped by with some ideas on how we can spot signs of anxiety in our kids and what to do about it.
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/contact-us/
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Since 1955, Suncoast Youth For Christ has reached teens using various approaches. With nearly 90,000 youth in the Manatee/Sarasota area, the potential for impact is tremendous! Their ministries include the 180 House, and their newest focus is the message BE HERE. BE YOU. BELONG. Bradenton Area Director and Juvenile Justice Ministry Director Carlos Portillo stopped by to share how teens are loved, accepted, and embraced!
https://yfc.net/chapter/suncoast-fl-area/
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Our Big Faith On Campus initiative rolls on! Love God. Love others. Make disciples. Miguel Gonzalez is the director and pastoral resident at Fort Myers Community Church. He overseas NextGen Community, a gathering for 18-29 year olds in the Fort Myers area. The ministry is getting ready to launch on September 19! It's mission will be to help college students, young professionals, and anyone in between, come together and love God better, love others better, and make disciples!
https://www.fmcc.life/
EMAIL: miguel@fmcc.life
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Our Big Faith On Campus initiative rolls on! God is on the move on college campuses all across our listening area, all across the nation! What a mission field! What an opportunity! Cornerstone Christian Church is reaching college students at the University of South Florida and the University of Tampa. Billy Cooper serves Cornerstone Church as a campus minister. He stopped by this morning to share how he's helping students grow in the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ, so they can be salt and light in the Tampa Bay area!
https://www.cornerstonetampa.org/
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In our sinful world, we often struggle with anxiety, loneliness, and heartache. Everywhere we look, we see broken families and divided communities. How can we truly cultivate God’s kingdom “on earth as it is in heaven” in such a broken place? Pastor and author Chris Castaldo joined the conversation and helped shed some light on how we can pierce the darkness.
https://www.amazon.com/Upside-Down-Kingdom-Wisdom-Beatitudes/dp/1433584913
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Best definition of faith ever: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” Faith isn’t certainty. It’s trusting God in the midst of uncertainty. Callers weighed in with their stories of prevailing faith in uncertain times. Our God is faithful!
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Our friend Trillia Newbell is a trusted Bible teacher and loves the Scriptures. She describes herself as a "forever student." And she'd like nothing more than for you to join her in the grand and thrilling adventure of growing in the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ! She is the host of the podcast from Moody Radio: 52 Weeks in the Word . Full of her great sense of humor, Trillia stopped by this morning and shared her favorite study bibles when it comes to studying God's Word!
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Bible memory has fallen on hard times. It can feel unnecessary since we have Scripture at our fingertips. Or it just feels daunting and unattainable—you know it's important, but you're just not good at it. Writer, mother, and lover of Scripture Glenna Marshall says to love God with our hearts, we must first love him with our minds.
https://www.moodypublishers.com/authors/m/glenna-marshall/
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Why isn’t my LDS friend trying to convert me to Mormonism? That’s a question that seems to run contrary to popular belief, upon seeing Mormon missionaries out and about sharing their faith. Robby Lashua from Stand To Reason has pondered this question and stopped by to share some of what motivates Mormons in their witnessing efforts.
https://www.str.org/w/why-my-lds-friend-isn-t-trying-to-convert-me-to-mormonism
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Our Big Faith On Campus initiative rolls on! God is on the move on college campuses all across our listening area, all across the nation! What a mission field! What an opportunity! "Every Campus" is a collaborative initiative seeking God for revival by making gospel communities on every campus a possibility. It’s a digital movement accelerating platform to mobilize intercession and launch gospel communities. Dan Allan is the Executive Director of Mission Expansion for Cru. He joined us this morning to explain how Every Campus works!
https://everycampus.com/
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Hormel Foods, the maker of Spam, is helping out with relief efforts, in the aftermath of the wildfires in Hawai'i. The state is considered the SPAM capital of the country. According to Spam's numbers, Hawaiians eat 7 million cans of Spam per year, making it the state with the highest number of consumers per capita in the nation. That's five cans per person a year! The salty, and a "little spicy" canned lunch meat has garnered the interest of many right here in Florida. Listeners called in to share their favorite spam recipes, turning the most skeptical hearer into a potential curious consumer!
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There's nothing easy about having cancer. Though the road is long, you don't have to walk alone. For most people, cancer is a hard, reluctant journey through rugged, unfamiliar terrain. Ultimately, however, there are really only two ways to face cancer: in our own strength or with the help and strength that God supplies. Author Debbie Barr has written a wonderful book to encourage those on this difficult road. She stopped by this morning to share encouragement and comfort.
https://www.moodypublishers.com/strength-for-the-cancer-journey/
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The funeral comes and goes, and you're forced to deal with the chasm your loved one left behind. But grief doesn't operate on a predictable timeline. You may find yourself somewhere you didn't expect—drowning, kicking, or screaming—long after your loss. You may feel unable to talk to others—or to God. Widower and author Mike Nappa knows how it feels. He joined us this morning and gave us a glimpse into several “Reflections For The Grieving Soul."
https://www.amazon.com/Reflections-Grieving-Soul-Meditations-Scripture-ebook/dp/B0BN1B29YL
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Church planting. As churches rapidly expand, church planters can be tempted to fixate on gaining numbers and achieving financial stability as their only metrics for success. “Expanding the brand” so to speak. They fail to focus on lifting up Christ’s people within the church. Pastor and Author Nathan Knight says the goal of pastoral ministry must be built on a basic biblical foundation: a church plant is in fact a church, and a planter is in fact a pastor.
https://www.amazon.com/Planting-Pastoring-Vision-Starting-Healthy/dp/1433588110
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Our friend Wayne Pederson really is a legend in Christian Radio. As he often says where God has taken him is..…well…. “tall corn for a farm boy from a small town in Minnesota.” His story is filled with encouragement for all of us as followers of Jesus. Just so happens Wayne and his wife Willi make their home in Naples now. His new book is called The Journey and what a journey it’s been! Wayne has learned to trust God in good times and bad. We can too! He stopped by to share a bit of his journey.
If interested in purchasing a copy of Wayne Pederson's book The Journey, you can contact him directly for more details at wpederson@me.com
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Big Faith on Campus. God is on the move on college campuses throughout our listening area and all across the country! Steve Tamayo from InterVarsity is another great example of a missionary who specializes in reaching those on college campuses. He stopped by to share how God is working through fellow missionaries to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to students and faculty on several area campuses.
https://www.moodyradio.org/stations/florida/promotions/campus/
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The Bible has been God’s Word to His people for millennia, but most people today question whether the events it records are actual history. Every time the Bible’s claims can be tested, however, they stand up to scrutiny! Our good friend, Professor Tom Meyer, known worldwide as “The Bible Memory Man," is also a specialist in biblical archeology. We call him our very own Indiana Jones! He’s working at the Creation Museum now and has a brand new faith building book out: “Archeology And The Bible: 50 Fascinating Finds That Bring The Bible to Life." He stopped by this morning to discuss a few of the discoveries!
https://www.thebiblememoryman.com/ | https://www.baysidecommunitychurch.net/speakers.html
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Do you know the story of Hudson Taylor? You should! In 19th-century England, James and Amelia Taylor famously prayed, ‘Dear God, if you should give us a son, grant that he may work for you in China.’Their son, James Hudson Taylor, would go on to become the most influential missionary of the modern missionary movement. His pioneering work in China led to the explosive growth of the modern Chinese church. Pastor and Christian biographer Vance Christie was back with us this morning to talk about Hudson Taylor, a life that was fully surrendered to God’s service!
https://www.amazon.com/Hudson-Taylor-Gospel-Pioneer-China/dp/1596382368
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Boring sermons. Ever heard one? Bet your answer is yes. How can the most important and glorious truths in history put people to sleep? We ran across a little book that has a title that pretty much cuts to the chase: Why Are We Often So Boring? Reflections On Preaching. Author and preacher Bob Fyall has dedicated his life to both preaching and training others to preach. He stopped by for a conversation this morning that was anything BUT boring!
https://www.amazon.com/Why-Are-Often-Boring-Reflections/dp/1527109704
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Do you ever feel like your prayer life falls short of where you would like it to be? For Christians, one of our earliest lessons―and greatest gifts―is learning how to pray. Our good friend and former Moody Professor John Koessler says this has nothing to do with motivation or method. Our problems are relational, and recognizing this is the first step to having a better prayer life. Prayer is a conversation that moves primarily in one direction: from the believer who prays to the God who hears. He stopped by this morning to remind us that if God appears silent, that doesn’t mean that he’s unresponsive.
https://www.amazon.com/When-God-Silent-Bible-Teach/dp/1683597028
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When we obey God, we have no idea what hangs in the balance. But how often does our own thinking lead to objections that get in the way of what God wants to accomplish in and through our lives? Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths." Our job is to trust the Lord....and obey. This morning, listeners called in to joyfully reflect on God's faithfulness in their individual lives, after the choice was made to lean not on their own understanding.
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Big Faith on Campus. God is on the move on college campuses throughout our listening area and all across the country! In fact, there are missionaries who specialize in reaching college students. Jeff Grant from Cru is a great example. He stopped by this morning to share how God is preparing fellow missionaries to bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to students on the nation's college campuses.
https://www.moodyradio.org/stations/florida/promotions/campus/
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Most experienced Christians are familiar with the Fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians. Love, peace, patience, and so on are often considered both gracious marks of true Christian character and ideals to aim for. But what do they look like when lived to the fullest? Author Jonathan Landry Cruse helped us answer this question by helping us focus on the fullness of the Fruit of the Spirit in the life of Christ.
https://www.amazon.com/Character-Christ-Fruit-Spirit-Saviour/dp/1800403321
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Do you remember your middle school years? They can be some of the most challenging years we face as kids. Class schedules, locker combinations, and the play for popularity come with the territory. Maybe you remember walking into the lunchroom looking for somewhere to sit. You walk over to a table and they tell you “this seat’s taken”. Ouch! Author and Professor Heather Holleman has written a novel to help kids get through this season.
https://www.moodypublishers.com/this-seats-saved/
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The book of 1 Peter was written nearly two millennia ago. But here’s the deal: It’s practical, hopeful, and as up to date as anything written today. That’s the beauty of God’s Word! The Bible is divinely inspired by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit and written through the hands of ordinary men. And who is the central figure in all 66 books? Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! As author Carol McLeod stopped by this morning to share the beauty of 1 Peter, the Holy Spirit was faithful to once again point us all to the majesty of our Lord and Savior.
https://www.amazon.com/Timeless-Living-Enduring-Word-God/dp/1563096218
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We always love it when the host of a bible teaching program that we air here on Moody Radio Florida drops by. Pastor and author Dr. Stephen Rummage from Moving Forward (M-F 8pm) is no stranger to us here. As many of you know, Dr. Rummage served as pastor at Bell Shoals Baptist Church in Tampa for many years before God led him to Quail Springs Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. He stopped by this morning to fill us in on his new devotional “A Moment in God’s Word."
https://www.amazon.com/Moment-Gods-Word-Stephen-Rummage/dp/195333122X/ref=sr_1_10?qid=1689688447&refinements=p_27%3AStephen+Rummage&s=books&sr=1-10
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First thing to remember about our finances: It all belongs to God. Second thing: We’re managers of what He gives us. This can be a real challenge! With the Bible as our guide, Rob West from Moody Radio’s Faith and Finance Live (M-F 4pm) joined us to answer your financial questions!
https://www.faithfi.com/
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Some parents seem to know exactly how they’re going to school their children from a very early age. Whether homeschool, private school, or public school, these moms and dads never second-guess themselves at any point from kindergarten through twelfth grade. That’s awesome. Terrific! But….what about the rest of us? The ones who struggle, sometimes every single year, with educational choices that will affect our children and our families in big ways. The ones who find themselves frequently reevaluating their children’s schooling situations. The ones who are sometimes caught in a cycle of self-doubt and worry over what the best school choices are for their children, or for one child in particular. Blogger Rebekah Matt stopped by to remind us why we don’t need to put so much pressure on ourselves.
https://greatandnobletasks.com/2023/06/26/why-you-dont-need-to-worry-so-much-about-your-schooling-choices/
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What can we do if we're in a season of drought or have never experienced a rich life of prayer? We know that prayer is important—it's the lifeblood of the Christian life. But almost all believers find prayer to be hard. We can experience discouragement or disillusionment in our prayer lives. We get distracted and disheartened. How can we sustain a meaningful and life giving prayer ministry? Dr. Bill Thrasher from Moody Bible Institute joined us this morning to share clear and applicable steps to invigorate or jump start a life of prayer!
https://www.moodypublishers.com/how-to-resurrect-a-dead-prayer-life/
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"Why Can't We Hate Men?" asks a headline in the Washington Post. A trendy hashtag is #KillAllMen. Books are sold titled "I Hate Men", "No Good Men", and "Are Men Necessary?" How did an ideology arise that condemns masculinity as dangerous and destructive? We often hear that Exhibit A of toxic behavior is evangelical Christian men. What’s up with that? Bestselling author Nancy Pearcey has a knack for tackling the tough issues of our day from a biblical point of view.
https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-War-Masculinity-Christianity-Reconciles/dp/0801075734
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We love talking about great Christian heroes from the past who can inspire us today. In the spotlight this time: David Livingstone. He lived in the 19th century and was known the world over. An unpretentious Scottish missionary doctor, explorer and abolitionist, he opened the door for Christianity in southern Africa. Author Vance Christie, who has written so many great historical Christian biographies, spent more than six years compiling research for his latest book on the life of David Livingstone. He stopped by this morning to give us a peak into a life well lived to the glory of God.
https://www.amazon.com/David-Livingstone-Missionary-Abolitionist-Biography/dp/1527110079
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As we dig deep into God's Word, we prepare our hearts to grow in our relationship with God. Like any relationship, we will have questions aimed at helping us get to know God more intimately. Some of the questions we have for God are emotionally charged and have no simple answers. Some have no answers at all. MBI professor Dr. Jim Coakley stopped by this morning and tried to help us understand that despite our having finite minds, we can trust that God is good, compassionate and full of love.
https://www.moodypublishers.com/14-fresh-ways-to-enjoy-the-bible/
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Summer camps can be fun and educational, but they can also pose risks for children. Theresa Lynn Sidebotham, founder of Telios Law says, ‘As with any organization that works with children, camps have inherent risks. But there are ways to minimize those risks’. She joined us this morning and shared ten things for parents to look out for when screening summer camps for children.
https://telioslaw.com/ | Telios Teaches Homepage | Telios Teaches
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Each of us have 24 hours in any given day to determine what will receive our attention. What are you supposed to do with your life? What deserves your limited reserve of energy, attention, and time? What's making you anxious or frustrated right now? What would make you happy and fulfilled? The world is shouting its answers to these questions, but author Paul Angone stopped by to tell us the real answers are quieter – and right in front of us.
https://www.amazon.com/Listen-Your-Day-Life-Changing-Attention/dp/1540900711
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Did you know there are thousands of kids in the Tampa Bay area alone that do not have a bed to sleep in? Jim and Anne Miller decided to do something about that. Their mission? No kid sleeps on the floor in our town! They are committed to make that happen and with hundreds of requests coming in, they need your help! They joined us this morning to share the details.
https://shpbeds.org/chapter/fl-tampa-bay/
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As we dig deep into God's Word, we prepare our hearts to grow in our relationship with God. Jesus said in John 17:3, "This is eternal life: that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent." Like any relationship, we will have questions aimed at helping us get to know God more intimately. Dr. Jim Coakley is a bible professor at Moody Bible Institute. He joins us every Monday morning to answer our bible questions!
https://www.moodypublishers.com/14-fresh-ways-to-enjoy-the-bible/
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The psalmist David penned these words in Psalm 34:17-18, "The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near the broken-hearted, and saves the contrite in spirit." These words immediately come to mind when we think of our good friend, Yvonne. On Tuesday, she called Kurt and Kate Mornings broken..... but she knew where to turn. The Lord heard her prayer and He answered and continues to answer in ways that are exceedingly and abundantly beyond all that we could have asked or imagined!
City Central Church in Lakeland is graciously helping Yvonne manage her incoming financial gifts that will help her make the best decisions associated with rebuilding portions of her home. If you would like to help Yvonne, you can make your financial gift here: https://citycentralchurch.org/ You can click on the GIVE NOW tab at the top. Be sure to include the words GIFT FOR YVONNE in the same spot you include your name.
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Our good friend Rebecca Klein is the Executive Director of A Woman's Choice Pregnancy Care Center - Lakeland. She dropped by this morning to share the center's new mobile ministry that launched earlier this year. The new onboard mobile clinic has a name! Pearl is designed to leave expectant mothers feeling calm, confident, and assured. We love it when she drops by to talk about the fight for life. So many aspects of this!
https://yourchoicelakeland.com/mobile-clinic/
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Making sure our kids have a fun AND meaningful summer. A true challenge for parents and grandparents, too. Dr. Shannon Warden had some guidance for us this morning. She’s a professor at Liberty University and has written a couple of books with our good friend Dr. Gary Chapman!
https://www.moodypublishers.com/things-i-wish-id-known-before-we-became-parents/
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Have you ever had a series of devastating setbacks that all seemed to hit your life at once? The storms we face in life can either sink us in an irreversible despair, or they can cause us to cry out to the Lord for His rescue. A caller from Lakeland named, Yvonne, did just that. The Holy Spirit gently nudged her to call Kurt and Kate and the Lord showed up in a way that was truly bigger than anything we could have imagined or even asked for.
City Central Church - Lakeland, FL is receiving financial gifts to assist Yvonne in her recovery. To give a financial gift, be sure to include GIFT FOR YVONNE following the registration of your name on the form.
https://citycentralchurch.churchcenter.com/giving
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Every day, Christians around the world recite the Lord's Prayer. But could we drink more deeply from this gift God has given us? Author and Bible teacher Becky Harling thinks so! After immersing herself in the Lord’s Prayer she’s found herself more deeply and profoundly in love with Jesus and more passionate about following Him. I think we’d like to sign up for that! Becky dropped by this morning and shared the details.
https://www.moodypublishers.com/our-father/
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It's always great to bring our Christian living questions to Pastor Jay Dennis of City Central Church - Lakeland, FL ! Pastor Jay joined us again this morning with solid wisdom for several callers who voiced their concerns over the direction their respective churches are taking.
https://wingmannation.com/
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What can we learn from those on Death Row? Dewey Williams says… a lot. His new book, Finding Joy on Death Row, is the powerful story of a broken preacher's transformative experience learning about joy from Death Row prisoners, combined with dramatic handwritten responses from more than twenty men currently sentenced to die. Dewey joined the conversation to share some of the life lessons he learned from lives we are so quick to discard.
https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Joy-Death-Row-Unexpected/dp/1947297554
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Do you feel like you've been giving Jesus your best for years and yet, you feel like you're dying inside? You know it but others don't. Perhaps you feel distant from God and He's a cold being rather than a warm friend. Our good friend Jon Fugler joined us this morning with encouragement to move from frustration to freedom in your walk with Christ.
https://www.freshfaith247.com/
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While we often guess what the future holds, only God knows for sure what our future moments will bring. When we try to look ahead beyond the immediate flash of the present, we can’t see a thing. All that stuff we cannot see are the coming I-Don’t-Knows.” How do we navigate these I-Don’t-Knows? Pastor Heath Lambert has been navigating the I-Don't-Knows for quite awhile. He joined us this morning and shared what He has learned in his journey.
https://fbcjax.com/first-thoughts/trusting-god-with-the-i-dont-knows/
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Do you long for an intimate relationship with God, but He seems elusive? Maybe it’s because something utterly essential is missing—the fear of the Lord. Don't let this frighten you, fearing God is very different than being afraid of God. It's the foundation, the key to everything! Holy Fear isn’t a topic you'll hear a lot about these days, even among believers. Bestselling author and speaker John Bevere stopped by this morning to remind us that if you want to build a faith that’ll carry you through the ups and downs of life, the fear of the Lord is key.
https://messengerinternational.org/ | https://www.amazon.com/Awe-God-Astounding-Healthy-Transforms/dp/1400336708
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June is LGBT Pride Month. The messaging is everywhere. Corporations spend thousands of dollars every year to highlight this.As followers of Jesus.. we need to talk about how to respond to these “celebrations”. Grace and truth. Conviction with kindness. What does that look like? Also the question arises… how do we help our kids navigate through Pride Month? Author and Pastor, Jonathan Leeman, joined us this morning to help tackle this head-on.
https://www.9marks.org/article/pastor-help-your-congregation-navigate-gay-pride-month/
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Are you struggling to see yourself as God sees you? Do you believe your identity is associated with your failures? The fear of failure can stop us from living out God's design for our lives, compounding feelings of shame and guilt. Our good friend, Dr. Gregory Jantz, stopped by this morning to remind us that God’s definition of success has more to do with who we are than what we do.
https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Gregory-L-Jantz-Ph-D/dp/1649380496
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Do you feel like you are in a valley that seems to never end? Need some encouragement? Janet Perez Eckles is a Moody Radio Florida listener and has experienced multiple levels of grief that many of us only hear about. Despite deep heartache, Janet exuberates a sweet joy and peace that only God can give! She joined us this morning and shared her amazing story. Her testimony will encourage you in your walk with Jesus!
https://www.amazon.com/Now-See-Betrayal-Blindness-Heartache/dp/B0C1HXZS3R
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We love the great work going on through the International Network of Creatives based in Naples! Dr. Bill Barnett is heading things up there. Pretty excited about the upcoming Day of Prayer for the Arts at the end of the month. Please join the International Network of Creatives anytime between 12:01 am and 12:01 am on June 30th with friends, family, church or your community, praying for the restoration and transformation of artists. It's open to anyone! Pray anywhere and at any time you choose!
https://www.internationalnetworkofcreatives.org/
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Many of us wrestle with the idea that our struggles disqualify us from God using our lives for His glory in an impactful way. It's a lie that is the furthest thing from the truth! Longtime Dallas Theological Seminary professor Howard Hendricks overcame a difficult childhood and battled depression. Parenting was a challenge. Yet he got up every week for sixty years to teach and mentor with incredible zeal and humility. Hundreds of prominent leaders were deeply shaped by his example. Journalist Maina Mwaura stopped by this morning and shared some of the details.
https://www.moodypublishers.com/the-influential-mentor/
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Have you ever tried to bargain with God? “God… if you do this… I’ll do that.”
We have a natural (albeit sinful) tendency to think that we can somehow bargain with God to persuade Him into giving us what we want. Scripture even appears to give a precedent for such prayers. After all, isn’t this what the barren Hannah does in 1 Samuel 1? So, it worked, right? In the pages of Scripture we have a biblical pattern for attempting to strike a deal with God. Or do we? Blogger and self-proclaimed “Bible Study Nerd” Cindy Matson joined us to take a closer look.
https://biblestudynerd.home.blog/2023/05/16/did-hannah-manipulate-god/
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Do you find it easy to affirm American ideas as biblical truth? Pastor and author David Platt says we’ve gotten really good at following a really bad gospel—one that worships American ideas over biblical truth. It’s time for disillusioned, discouraged, and divided Christians, and the next generation, to follow Jesus into a different future. But we have to make a choice: an American gospel or the biblical gospel. Worldly division or otherworldly unity. Compromise with the idols of our country or commitment to God’s call in our lives.
https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Hold-Back-Leaving-American/dp/0735291446
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Why do we rarely talk about the collateral damage in the marriage that remains even after the addiction of pornography is broken?
Spouses of those who have been set free are still reeling from the experience. Allie is one of those spouses seeking healing. She raised the issue when she called in and so bravely said… there can be long-term damage when it comes to intimacy.
It was one of those divine appointments for us.
Dr. Juli Slattery has a ministry called Authentic Intimacy. She stopped by this morning to address this from a biblical Christ-centered perspective.
https://www.authenticintimacy.com/
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Did you know that the average person makes thousands of decisions each day? What informs our decision making? God? The flesh? The devil? The Word of God is not silent on this issue. In Galatians 6:7-8, the Apostle Paul writes, "Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life." Our daily decisions inevitably form habits, either good or bad. When taking inventory of your habits, how has God helped you break a bad habit? How has He helped you establish a good one? This is a conversation you don't want to miss!
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The school year is over and maybe your kids have already started lamenting that they are..... BORED!?! What can you do to keep them engaged? Author and speaker Arlene Pellicane stopped by this morning to provide tips that will help steer them in a direction that is healthy for their development.
https://arlenepellicane.com/
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We have a standard around here.....when it comes to anything on your heart regarding your life or your walk with Jesus, no question is a dumb question! Our good friend, Pastor Jay Dennis from City Central Church in Lakeland, stopped by this morning and answered some great Bible based and Christian living questions from our listeners.
https://wingmannation.com/ | https://citycentralchurch.org/
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How often do we try to tackle life's problems and the agendas for the day in our own wisdom and strength? Pastor Rob Golding puts it this way, "Today..... society expects us to be God. We have the world’s information in our pockets—we must be omniscient. We can respond to everything everywhere—we must be omnipresent. We have incredible technology that can solve “all” our problems—we must be omnipotent." God's purposes are vastly different! Rob Golding stopped by this morning to remind us that God is God and meeting with Him, first, should be our highest priority.
https://fightoffaithblog.com/2023/04/20/moses-the-mountain-and-a-mass-of-email/
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Do you currently find yourself in a dark place? We all need reminder that hope is possible and worth pursuing. Even in the darkness, God is with you in that sacred space. Author and conference speaker Dr. Clarence Shuler needed help to escape a very dark time in his life. He stopped by this morning to remind us that we can face loneliness, depression and anxiety with the power of God's grace.
https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Hope-Dark-Place-Loneliness/dp/1683596358
https://www.clarenceshuleronline.com/
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No Fret Guitar Camp works to bring the gift of music and the joy of Christ to children and teens in low-income situations. The camp's life verse is based on Matthew 6:25, "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?" No Fret is making a big impact, having had over 150 successful camps sponsored by churches serving 1000 youth! Each of these students receive basic lessons and their very own guitar. Camp director Gary Brosch stopped by to share some details on how these camps share the love of Christ through the lifetime gift of music.
https://www.nofretguitarcamp.org/
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Your physical health is a spiritual issue. Here’s the deal: We often try to separate our physical health from our spiritual health. For many of us this is a hard truth! What does the Bible have to say about this? Pastor and fitness enthusiast Craig Thompson stopped by and shared the details.
https://www.craigthompson.org/2023/05/15/your-physical-health-is-a-spiritual-issue/
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God wants us to know Him and the revelation of Himself is defined for us throughout the pages of the Bible. God is not a man that He should lie and warns us not to add or subtract from His Word. While the secret things belong to God, Christ followers can come to know Him intimately. So why is there a steady increase in the number of people within the church beginning to make apologies for what is written in the Bible? Skillet frontman John Cooper has a real heart burden when it comes to this disturbing trend. He sat with Kurt and Kate this morning and delivered a passionate plea for Christians to remain true to the entire counsel of God's Word!
https://johnlcooper.com/
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As Christ followers, we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, so that we should walk in them ( Ephesians 2:10). But how often, in the name of Jesus, do we run ahead of God's leading? As we remain faithful to the calling of God, do we keep our passion for Jesus top priority, or do we find ourselves replacing passion with dutiful profession? Evangelist, author, Ron Hutchcraft sat with Kurt and Kate to remind us that a passionate relationship with Jesus should be the top priority for everyone who follows Jesus Christ.
https://hutchcraft.com/
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Life Without Limbs champions the cause of the brokenhearted and shares the Good News of Jesus all around the world. 78 countries to be exact! Founder Nick Vujicic (voo-yi-chich) sat with Kurt and Kate this morning at NRB in Orlando to share all things ministry and a new AI tool the ministry is using to translate the Gospel in multiple languages to help expand the kingdom of God!
https://lifewithoutlimbs.org/ | https://www.multitood.com/
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Forgiveness is not optional for us as Christians. We are to forgive others in direct proportion to the forgiveness we have received from God. But if all of that is true, it inevitably raises the question as to whether or not we are obligated to forgive those who hurt us even if they never apologize or seek our forgiveness. Are we as Christians supposed to keep on forgiving others no matter what?
https://guymrichard.com/2023/04/do-we-still-need-to-forgive-even-if-they-never-apologize/
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We want to share a story with you that showcases the power of Jesus in the life of a listener of ours. It’s the story of a woman’s faith journey through the loss of a child, addiction, and adversity. It reminds us of what the Apostle Paul wrote in Romans 5:3-4: "...suffering produces perseverance, perseverance; character; and character, hope..." The story of Maribeth Ditmars is really a story of hope. One you need to hear!
https://maribethditmars.com/books-maribeth-ditmars/
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You're tired. Tired in body. Tired in your soul. The comforting bid of Jesus to the worn and weary soul: Come to me, all who are weary, and I will give you rest. But what if our souls could find rest even amid the onslaught of chaos and confusion? What if we could exchange that heavy dread and disquiet for a peace that passes understanding? Author Sarah Hauser believes that while our outward lives are falling apart, our inner lives can grow stronger.
https://www.moodypublishers.com/all-who-are-weary/
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Is there a narcissist in your life that has you feeling weary and worn out? Biblical counselor Laurel Slade Waggoner is an expert on dealing with narcissism. She stopped by this morning to help callers take their next steps in breaking free from the control and manipulation that characterizes narcissistic behavior.
https://www.slade-waggonercounselingservices.com/
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Every child deserves a home! May is National Foster Care Month. Are you a foster parent? Have you ever been one? Think God might be leading you in this direction? Rick Jacobs from 4KIDS stopped by this morning to share how 4KIDS is bringing hope to children and young adults in the name of Jesus!
https://www.4kids.us/home | https://www.allprodad.com/beloved/
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What is the best practical advice we can offer a person who is growing in their faith or who wants to understand what Christians believe? Read the Bible. A consistent habit of engaging the Bible is key to spiritual growth. It’s why we have so many reading plans, devotionals, engagement techniques, apps, and Bible editions. Maybe you’ve wondered if it’s better to “consume” the Bible in small portions... reading maybe 10 to 15 minutes a day.. as opposed to reading larger chunks. Author Aaron Armstrong stopped by this morning to explain.
https://aaronarmstrong.co/read-the-bible-in-bigger-chunks-too/
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Have Exodus Explorers found the evidence for Mount Sinai? Filmmaker Tim Mahoney completes his 20-year search for the true location of the mountain where God gave the Ten Commandments. In the conclusion of a two-part series, Tim uses the Mount Sinai Scorecard to investigate the final three of the six most popular locations proposed for Mount Sinai.Tim dropped by to share some details before the movie hits theaters May 15 & 17.
https://www.patternsofevidence.com/
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We love A.W. Tozer around here! He’s one of our favorite Christian authors. Mr. Tozer went home to be with the Lord in 1963 but his writings continue to challenge, encourage, and uplift believers in our generation. He was kind of like a modern-day prophet. Tozer expert and our former co-worker here at Moody Phil Shappard joined us us to talk Tozer and the book he's put together featuring some of the most important sermons Tozer ever preached.
https://www.moodypublishers.com/toward-a-more-perfect-faith/
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Pornography poisons everything it touches, individually and corporately, inside the church and out.There’s no level of analysis at which pornography reveals itself to be anything but an unmitigated disaster. Our guest this morning writes this:“For Christians the issue of pornography is both simple and complex. Simple because Christians know: porn is bad. Complex because so many Christians continue to struggle with porn, and many don’t understand how and why it is so insidiously destructive. Don’t miss this conversation!
https://ca.thegospelcoalition.org/article/pornography-poisons-everything/
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Former lesbian activist and now Christ follower Rosaria Butterfield has shaken up the transgender conversation in the church. She says “I no longer use transgender pronouns and you shouldn’t either." This has been a minefield for some time. As followers of Jesus we struggle. Rosaria joined us this morning to talk about the “why” behind this.
https://www.reformation21.org/blog/why-i-no-longer-use-transgender-pronouns-and-why-you-shouldnt-either
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For the special needs mom who yearns for community and support on what can often be a lonely road, we want to remind you that you are not alone, your best is good enough, and even on the hard days, there are blessings to be had. There’s a Christ-centered resource we want to tell you about.It’s a book called The Other Side of Special: Navigating the Messy, Emotional, Joy-Filled Life of a Special Needs Mom. It’s written by three women who are raising children with physical, medical, mental, and emotional special needs. Co author Carrie Holt joined us this morning to provide some insight, encouragement, and hope!
https://www.amazon.com/Other-Side-Special-Amy-Brown/dp/0800743105
Looking for education and training on how to help serve special needs children?
Click here:
https://childcare.gov/consumer-education/services-for-children-with-disabilities
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What cycle has God helped you break in your life? Could be a habit. A sin. A way of thinking. A way of responding. An unhealthy way of doing things." I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." (Philippians 4:13)
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First thing to remember about our finances: It all belongs to God. Second thing: We’re managers of what He gives us. This can be a real challenge! With the Bible as our guide, Rob West from Moody Radio’s Faith and Finance Live (M-F 4pm) stopped by this morning to answer your financial questions!
https://kingdomadvisors.com/
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Squealing. Scratching. Running. How often do we hear these sounds from behind the walls in our homes or when we are outside for a walk near wooded areas? These sounds grab our attention and have us looking for clues as to what is near us. But what happens when we encounter these sounds in the least likely place we'd expect to encounter them? This morning, producer Marc and a few callers weighed in with several unexpected encounters with nature's most menacing critters that will help us remember to be alert at all times!
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What if you could know God hears your prayers? We live in a noisy world full of uncertainty, hardship, and lies. In the confusion, it’s easy to wonder where God is and if he hears us at all. Our good friend Ray Comfort joined the conversation to tell us how the fear of the Lord is key to entering God’s holy presence and receiving his blessings.
https://livingwaters.com/store/books/how-to-make-sure-god-hears-your-prayers/
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Last week's U.S Supreme Court decision to block a ban or limitation on the abortion pill mifepristone means that for now at least, the drug will be widely available, at least in those states where abortion is legal for up to 10 weeks into a pregnancy. Dr. Ingrid Skop is a board-certified OB/GYN who has delivered more than 5,000 babies over a long career in Texas. Unfortunately, she also has first-hand experience treating women for complications of the abortion pill, including performing emergency surgery earlier this year on a woman who bled for two months after taking the abortion pill. Dr. Skop stopped by this morning for this important and eye opening conversation.
https://lozierinstitute.org/ | https://lozierinstitute.org/abortion-drug-facts/
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Country Music Singer/Songwriter Granger Smith has made a big decision to follow where the Lord is leading him. He’s walking away from a hugely successful career to devote his life to ministry at his local church just outside of Austin, Texas. How did he make such a big decision? What has he learned about God’s guidance that might help us discern God’s will for our lives? What about the Lord using brokenness and grief to prepare us for the next assignment He gives us? Granger dropped by this morning to chat about all of this.
Check out some of his preaching here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSwD2p5YUxo
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The cost of fear: do you hide or shrink back when new opportunities arise? Karen Wade Hayes writes: "Fear can be one of the most significant barriers to accomplishing anything: we worry about failing, disappointing others, being laughed at, or even mocked. We are deeply concerned about what others think and how challenging something might be. Our bravery can be like a turtle, poking its head out to see the world but quickly hiding in its shell again at the slightest noise.”Ever felt like that? Karen stopped by this morning with encouragement to help us overcome our fears.
https://www.karenwadehayes.com/faith/2023/4/10/the-cost-of-fear
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Ever feel like your ministerial efforts are not producing the fruit you would like to see or hoped? Despite many fruitful years as pastor of London's Westminster Chapel, British Pastor Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones failed to see the fulfillment of his heart's greatest desire: a national revival. An old family friend of "The Doctor" says he thinks one of the greatest tragedies of Lloyd-Jones's life was that he so longed for national revival that he missed the extraordinary work that God was doing through him at Westminster Chapel. Author and Pastor Peter Witkowski joined the conversation to warn us that the tempation to negate or overlook the glories of today happen as a result of focusing on the dreams of what could be tomorrow.
https://witkowskiblog.com/2023/04/16/martyn-lloyd-jones-april-witkowski-the-myth-of-the-wasted-ministry/
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Addiction. How did we get here? We’re not just talking about drug or alcohol abuse. It's about gambling addictions, porn dependencies, workaholism, and internet addictions. What does it look like when slaves to addiction become children of the Living God and family in the community of God? And what does it mean to be the Church in light of this growing—and heartbreaking—epidemic? Author Andy Partington stopped by to help us take a close look at when the gospel meets addiction.
https://www.moodypublishers.com/hope-in-addiction/
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Did you know that the chemical abortion pill mifepristone has produced a 500% increase in the number of ER visits since the drug was approved by the FDA 20 years ago? Today, the US Supreme Court is expected to announce a ruling on the pill's access. Dr. Ileen Herrero - Szostak is a family physician who recently became a Charlotte Lozier Institute scholar. She stopped by to share how the drug kills babies, the specific dangers the drug poses to women and also the details surrounding Florida's new Heartbeat Protection Act signed into law last week.
https://lozierinstitute.org/
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Christian Men United is dedicated to helping Christian men become the men that God created them to be so that He can receive the glory! Each year CMU has a big event in Tampa. Guys take note! The theme for CMU 23 is "Warrior."
1 Corinthians 16:13 says "Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith, be courageous; be strong." The lineup of speakers is fantastic again this year. Dr. Crawford Loritts from Beyond Our Generation is one of those speakers. He shared with us why it's important for men to be 'resilient.'
https://www.moodyradio.org/stations/florida/community/community-calendar/2023/04/cmu23-warrior-mens-conference/
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Our guest this morning writes this: “I was ready to throw in the towel and my Bible into the nearest trash bin. Have you ever felt like that? Troubles and sorrows just keep piling up, no relief is in sight, things are in no way working out as you had hoped, and heaven seems shut up tighter than a drum?” My guess is that we’ve all had a moment like this in our lives. How do we navigate these times that test our faith in Christ? It's a conversation you don't want to miss!
https://www.christianpost.com/voices/the-day-i-almost-trashed-my-bible.html?fbclid=IwAR3Z2vKROtOUb73O2fcc_uWyz-IcoEiEbzP1qULoacpMQrtv_NnL-hxpBDE
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Why do some leaders stay the course and grow in wisdom while others fall into abuse, deception, and immorality? The Bible gives a clear answer by grounding every leadership competency in one quality: the fear of the Lord. David Cook and Shane Parker have a new book out that hits the nail on the head!It’s called Leading from the Foundation Up.The focus is Christian leadership philosophy and practice rooted in reverential awe. You don’t want to miss this conversation!
https://heritagebooks.org/products/leading-from-the-foundation-up-cook-parker.html
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Maybe one of your goals for 2023 is to read the entire Bible. How’s it going so far? Maybe you just need a friend who follows Jesus to help you out. Our friend Trillia Newbell is a trusted Bible teacher and loves the Scriptures. She describes herself as a "forever student." And she'd like nothing more than for you to join her in the grand and thrilling adventure of growing in the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ!
https://www.moodyradio.org/podcasts/52-weeks-in-the-word/
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We all feel a sense of honor when unbelievers come to us for advice because they recognize we are followers of Jesus. But how are we to respond when that person confesses they are in trouble with the law? What about if that person is a family member? This morning, Pastor Jay Dennis offered sound wisdom to a caller who finds himself in this very tough dilemma.
https://wingmannation.com/
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Do you ever read the Bible and have a sense that there is a deeper meaning or significance to what you are reading that you can’t quite figure out? Or do you sometimes wonder why some people have been able to draw things out of a passage in the Bible that you didn’t see until they pointed it out? No matter how much you know or don’t know about the Bible… if you’re a woman who wants to know the Bible better.. you have to check out a workshop that’s coming to Tampa Bay! Author and Bible teacher Nancy Guthrie will be leading this and stopped by to share some details.
https://www.moodyradio.org/stations/florida/community/community-calendar/2023/04/nancy-guthries-biblical-theology-workshop/
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With Resurrection Sunday fresh on the hearts and minds of Christ followers, questions surrounding Holy Week are not in short supply. Dr. Jim Coakley from Moody Bible Institute joined us for his weekly Bible Q&A segment and answered several thought provoking questions pertaining to the various Gospel accounts of Jesus' resurrection, the term 'Easter' and more!
https://www.moodypublishers.com/14-fresh-ways-to-enjoy-the-bible/
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Many of us are so familiar with the Holy Week story that it becomes easy to miss subtle details and a challenge to really enjoy its meaning.
We want to help you to pause and marvel at Jesus, whose now-glorified wounds are a sign of his unfailing love and the decisive victory that he has won:
“He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5)
Pastor and Author David Mathis is executive editor at desiringGod.org.
His new book is a powerful look at the countless treasures of the life, death, and triumph of Jesus.
It’s called Rich Wounds.
https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Wounds-Countless-Treasures-Devotional/dp/1784986844
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Pastor Jared Larson writes this:
“When people ask my wife and me how we met, the story of how Christ met us inevitably takes over.
It’s unavoidable from the moment I say, “Well, we actually met in a polygamous Mormon cult.”
Eyes grow wide, and folks eventually find a few words like, “Wait . . . what?” Their questions lead us into a testimony to boundless grace.
It’s a story of doubt, God’s faithful love, some dead friends, and a book by Tim Keller.”
This is a story you will want to hear!
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/saved-polygamist-cult/
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Culture is doing its best to convince the world there is nothing special about Jesus. And many Christians never get beyond a Sunday school understanding of their own faith. As a result, Christianity's most important historical fact--the resurrection--is often the most misunderstood, relegated to Easter and funeral services, creating a powerless Christianity. Apologist and scholar Dr. Jeremiah Johnston joined us this morning to talk about why Jesus' victory over death is central to a believer's faith and why it matters today as the foundation of our hope in the face of suffering and grief.
https://www.amazon.com/Body-Proof-Reasons-Resurrection-Jesus/dp/0764230832
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Do you harbor regrets of "what could've been" in your walk with Jesus? Do you feel like God can't use your life for His glory? During this Holy Week, as we reflect on the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus, we want to pause to take a look at Peter’s denials of Jesus. For instance, what did Jesus see when He looked at Peter after the rooster crowed? There’s much we can learn from this! Author and Pastor Erik Raymond joined us this morning to help us do just that.
https://www.crossway.org/articles/what-jesus-saw-when-he-looked-at-peter-after-the-rooster-crowed/
https://www.crossway.org/books/he-is-not-ashamed-tpb/
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An encounter with a stranger that just doesn't feel right would leave any person feeling unsettled. That was the case for Kurt last Friday in front of his home. He shared the full story yesterday morning. Was something nefarious going on or was there a legitimate opportunity to show these strangers the love of Jesus? Today, Kurt shared some of his thoughts in the aftermath of the encounter and callers weighed in to help bring discernment to make sense of the happenings that took place on Kurt's doorstep.
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Ever have an encounter with a stranger at your home that left you feeling uneasy? We've all had the occasional solicitor show up at our doorstep wanting to sell a product. After listening respectfully, we convey our disinterest and both go our separate ways. But what happens when the solicitor begins pushing for things completely unrelated to the reason for their visit? Kurt recently had this experience and openly wrestled with how to discern the happenings that took place on his doorstep.
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What if you woke up one morning knowing that it was your last day on earth? That’s what happened to the thief on the cross, who died a few feet from Jesus. Heaven, How I Got Here is his story, told in his own words, as he looks back from Heaven on the day that changed his eternity, and the faith that can change yours. Pastor Colin Smith from Open The Bible (M-F 2:30pm on Moody Radio Florida) wrote the book and now it’s a film starring Stephen Baldwin.
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Are you struggling with an unplanned pregnancy and not sure what to do next? Our good friend Rebecca Klein is the Executive Director of A Woman's Choice Pregnancy Care Center in Lakeland. She dropped by this morning with several stories of how God met pregnant women and their loved ones in their distress, forever changing the course of their lives for the good in the here and now....and most importantly, for eternity.
https://www.care-net.org/
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When we surrendered our lives to Jesus Christ, did we really understand what we were "signing up for?" We were probably so overwhelmed by His love; we weren't necessarily focused on the sacrifices that would follow. Megan Brown is a military spouse who has experienced five moves, ten different houses, four children, and two deployments to combat zones, having sacrificed jobs, communities, friendships, and personal dreams. She stopped by with encouragement from God's Word to help military spouses.....and all of us..... thrive as we count the cost in following Jesus.
https://www.moodypublishers.com/know-what-you-signed-up-for/
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When life gets overwhelming, most of us have healthy outlets for releasing stress; we may pray, listen to music, go for a run. However, some may choose to self-harm – intentionally causing injury to oneself – as a way of attempting to cope. Self-inflicted methods of harm – such as cutting, head banging, hitting, or burning – are usually not a suicide attempt, but the addictive nature of the disorder can be life threatening. Dr. Joannie DeBrito, a licensed counselor from Focus On The Family, joined us to explain how the signs of self harm are not obvious to friends and family of a loved one who is self - harming.
For more information on self harm and other mental health issues:
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/
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In the United States today, nearly 24 million children live in a single-parent family – that’s about 1 in every 3 kids! Whether you’re a single parent by divorce, separation, or the death of a spouse, it’s safe to assume you never planned to raise your kids alone. So what can you do if you find yourself parenting solo? Rob Jackson, a Focus On The Family licensed counselor, stopped by and provided some direction and encouragement.
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/resources-single-parenting/
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Are you struggling with a long term health condition or illness? Perhaps you've been praying for healing......and the healing has not come. You are not alone! For years, Pastor Jay Dennis of City Central Church in Lakeland has dealt with several health issues and just last week he felt the sickest he has ever felt in his life. Despite ongoing health challenges, Pastor Jay's weekly appearance on Kurt and Kate Mornings left no doubt that the joy of the Lord continues to be his strength.
https://wingmannation.com/
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Equipping women for ministry leadership! That’s what Moody’s Called Conference is all about. It’s a one-day training event. If you are looking for focused, biblical teaching for your current ministry setting, or if you’re preparing for future ministry opportunities, this conference is for you! Can’t make it to Chicago for the event? No worries! You’ll be able to connect through a virtual platform. One of the main speakers is Dr. Pam MacRae who oversees the Ministry to Women program at Moody Bible Institute. She’s been involved in ministry to women in churches and para-church ministries for over 35 years. She dropped by this morning to give us all the details.
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It’s almost Easter! Are you preparing your heart for this most important time of the year? We want to tell you about an amazing immersive Easter experience in Wauchula, Florida. You’ll be able to take a walk back in time to the old streets of Jerusalem. More than 100 actors will be bringing the Bible to life. Executive Director Michael Graham from Power and Light Productions stopped by to explain.
https://www.powerandlightproductions.com/
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Human trafficking is such a big problem it’s almost overwhelming to think about it. What can I do to make a difference in the name of Jesus? There’s a ministry based in Tampa that’s taking an approach that you may have never even considered: Decreasing demand. It’s called the Buyer Rehabilitation Project: A John’s Hope. Allan Teixeira is the organization's Executive Director and a former john himself. He joined us to explain why reaching the hearts of men trapped in sexual addiction is key to seeing real change.
https://www.buyerrehabilitationproject.org/
If you or someone you know is struggling with sex addiction, check out this clinical counseling resource that can help you break free, heal relationships and live in sexual health:
https://puredesire.org/
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Are you dealing with the pain that comes from having an estranged relationship with someone in your family? Tracy from Tampa has carried this heartache for 11 years, mourning the ongoing broken relationship she has with her daughter. Moody Bible Institute professor Dr. Jim Coakley stopped by for his weekly Bible Q&A segment and gently offered Tracy biblical insight to help her move forward in the healing process.
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As social media helps accelerate the changes we see in the world daily, the changes are being felt in our homes, schools, and congregations. We can hardly remember a time when we didn't feel the influence of that back pocket device. The average social media user spends about two-and-a-half hours a day using social media! So, how do we care for people who are obsessed with followers, views, and likes? Moody author Chris Martin stopped by to shed some light on this very important issue.
https://www.moodypublishers.com/the-wolf-in-their-pockets/
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He’s whimsical. He’s inspiring.Some say he’s crazy, in the best possible way! The most important thing about Bob is that he’s a passionate follower of Jesus. Turns out he’s going to be in our neck of the woods in a matter of days with Bob Goff and Friends. Just before the bus left for Tampa Bay, Bob remembered to phone in and shared some snippets of his life's journey with Jesus. It's a conversation you don't want to miss!
https://www.platformtickets.com/tour/bob-goff-and-friends-tour-2023
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Do you ever give much thought to all of the things that receive your seal of approval? The things we approve come from our belief system. A book endorsement is a written statement of approval and support for a book that can lend credibility to a book. Author/columnist Stan Guthrie stopped by this morning to caution both authors and readers why it's important to know exactly what's inside of a book before giving it your approval.
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God is on the move in the lives of the youth in Polk County! Youth For Christ reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus. These Christ followers lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to prayer and the Word of God, passion for sharing the love of Christ and commitment to social involvement. Eric Holm from YFC in Polk County stopped by to share some really inspiring stories about what God is up to!
https://www.yfcofpolk.org/
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As you grow older, do you believe God wants to use your life for His glory? It's easy to grow weary as the years pass by, feeling like your "best days" are behind you. Don't tell that to 98 year-old preacher Roy Jernigan. Despite some limitations, he continues to enjoy the serving the Lord with his entire being. And so can you!
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First thing to remember about our finances: It all belongs to God. Second thing: We’re managers of what He gives us.This can be a real challenge! With the Bible as our guide, Rob West from Moody Radio’s Faith and Finance Live (M-F 4pm) joined us to answer your financial questions.
https://kingdomadvisors.com/
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As a parent, you want the best education possible for your kids. Public school. Christian school. Home school. Which one did you choose and why?
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Though several months removed from Christmas, our good friend and faithful listener, James from Tampa, stopped by expressing his appreciation for Kurt and Kate with a host of gifts!
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Are you in a place where you feel like your marriage is hard? Couples don't ride off into the sunset after their honeymoon. You might even feel like this is the end. Bob and Dannah Gresh have been there. But they decided to participate in God's redemption story. Together they discovered something better than romance: a love that endures.
https://www.moodypublishers.com/happily-even-after/
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Have you ever asked this question: “Do those who never hear the gospel.. never hear about Jesus.. do they go to Hell? ”How can we reconcile that with a good and loving God? Brad Buser and his wife Beth planted a church in Papua, New Guinea. He’s in charge of church planting at Radius International. His article on this challenging question is really good.
https://www.radiusinternational.org/those-who-never-hear/
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During the 17th century, English Puritan pastors often encouraged their congregations in the spiritual discipline of meditating on God and His Word. But today.. my how things have changed! Many of us are impoverishing our souls as well as not being prepared to fight spiritual battles that inevitably come our way. Pastor and author David Saxton reminds us that meditating on God’s Word.. His truth saturating our mind.. is vital to a real, growing, and vibrant walk with Jesus.
https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/gods-battle-plan-for-the-mind-the-puritan-practice-of-biblical-meditation-saxton.html
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“What will you do when your 17-year-old tells you that his girlfriend, the one you counseled him not to date because she is not a Christian, is pregnant? How will you react when you find out from another parent that for the past six months, your daughter has been going by a different name and using the boys’ restroom at her middle school? What will be going through your head when your teen proudly displays her new tattoo or eyebrow piercing at church? What will be your facial expression when your young adult son tells you that he’s pretty sure he no longer believes in God?” So begins a powerful blog post from Rebekah Matt. She stopped by this morning, to help us understand what unshockable parenting looks like.
https://greatandnobletasks.com/2023/02/06/unshockable-parenting/
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Guess what? Our regular Monday guest Dr. Jim Coakley from Moody Bible Institute has a new book out: “14 Fresh Ways to Enjoy the Bible”. He gave us a sneak peak of the book during Kurt and Kate’s Bible Q and A. It's a conversation you don't want to miss!
https://www.moodypublishers.com/14-fresh-ways-to-enjoy-the-bible/
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“Go ahead, waste your time reading. You won’t remember most of it, but that was never the point.” That's what Pastor Austin Carty says. We’re quite bookish around here, so we wanted to learn more about where he’s coming from. He stopped by this morning to explain.
https://www.amazon.com/Pastors-Bookshelf-Reading-Matters-Ministry/dp/0802879101
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For many years, Christian author Philip Yancey has written about pain and suffering. After having been recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease,Yancey says he will now "spend years learning how to live with physical disability." Author/columnist Stan Guthrie weighed in with his thoughts and shared how his own physical disability is serving a greater purpose than himself.
https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2023/february-web-only/philip-yancey-ct-parkinsons-diagnosis-gift-i-didnt-want.html
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We love Agape Flights based in Venice Florida! In a world where resources are few and the infrastructure is sparse, Agape Flights’ timely deliveries of mail and supplies are vital to sustain missionary families and their ministries.Hundreds of mission partners rely on Agape Flights to transport the mail and supplies they need while living and working on the mission field in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and the Bahamas.Our good friend Allen Speer is the CEO of Agape Flights and he’s got details on the “Pie in the Sky Open House” happening soon.
https://www.agapeflights.com/
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Our constant danger is that we have a view of God that is too small.We are living in a me-focused, treat-yourself world—a world that incessantly encourages us to focus on ourselves. But a life turned inward—rather than focused on God—brings peril and confusion. When we fail to know God properly, we become selfish and hopeless. Pastor Jonathan Griffiths stopped by to remind us that a renewed understanding of who God changes that.
https://www.moodypublishers.com/god-alone/
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Relive a blast from the past....Kate's Karaoke! Listen to Kate give Mandisa's hit song "Good Morning" her best rendition. The captivating performance was enough to draw Kurt into the mix, as Kurt and Kate performed a different song together in their first duo ever!
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Don't keep asking God for forgiveness. Do judge one another. And you're not going to heaven for all eternity! How have we misunderstood the teachings of Jesus? Often His message to the leaders and disciples was: You're getting this wrong! Somewhere along the way you got confused, lost, way off track. Would He have the same assessment of us today? In his new book Reading the Bible, Missing the Gospel, pastor and author Ben Connelly shows us how to recover God's original intentions in light of the story of redemption. We need to grasp how Jesus' life, death, and resurrection are truly good news for the tangible situations in our everyday lives. Ben dropped by for a very important conversation.
Ben's book is our gift to you for your support of Moody Radio during Spring Share. Be sure to request your complimentary copy today: https://www.moodyradio.org/givingapp/spring-share
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Maybe one of your goals for 2023 is to read through the entire Bible. How's it going so far? Maybe you just need a friend who follows Jesus to help you out. Our friend Trillia Newbell is a trusted Bible teacher who loves the Scriptures and describes herself as a "forever student." She is the host of a brand new podcast from Moody Radio: 52 Weeks in the Word. She'd like nothing more than for you to join her in the grand and thrilling adventure of growing in the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ!
https://www.moodyradio.org/podcasts/52-weeks-in-the-word/
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It's Valentine's Day! Truth be told, it can be a challenging day for many singles. Dating expert and author Lisa Anderson joined us this morning to talk about that.
https://www.boundless.org/?s=single
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In case you didn’t know… this is National Marriage Week! This national movement was launched about 13 years ago to promote healthy marriages and provide couples with plenty of resources. The theme for National Marriage Week is "The Value of Date Nights." This morning was a great opportunity to reconnect with a good friend, author and marriage/parenting expert Arlene Pellicane, to get her take on this.
https://www.nationalmarriageweekusa.org/
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No one is too lost or too broken! It's in those dark places where the light of God's love shines brightest. Al and Susan Henson from Compassionate Hope dropped by this morning to share stories about persecuted believers, rescued children who have been victimized, and those who patiently modeled Christ to hurting souls. Breaking invisible chains!
https://compassionatehope.org/ | https://www.reviveourhearts.com/videos/nings-journey-of-hope/
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Businesses across southwestern Florida are making progress in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. An organization is coming alongside these businesses and helping them turn this natural disaster loss into a win. Jeanne Sweeney from the Above Board Chamber of Florida joined us this morning for a progress report and a heads up to help us prepare for something like this happening again in the future.
https://www.aboveboardchamber.com/
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The boundaries associated with shock value widen each year and a performance at this week's Grammy Awards did not fail to appall. Sam Smith and Kim Petras' performance of Unholy left nothing to the imagination, featuring top hats with devil horns, seductive dancers surrounding a cage and roaring flames. In fact, the satanic worship had the support of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and CBS. Should Christ followers be surprised when culture obstinately persists in its rebellion against God and His Word? Kurt and Kate discuss and callers weighed in with their thoughts.
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Do you have room in your theology for God to say no to your prayers? Author Blake Long stopped by this morning with an encouragement to move beyond the “why question” and start asking the “how” question: How can this make me more like Jesus?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTKY16CJ
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Just who exactly did Jesus love? As we contemplate Jesus' heart and actions toward the lost and brokenhearted characters in the Bible, we begin to know more fully how God feels toward us—we experience how Jesus comes alongside and loves us in our own doubt, fears, and need for healing. Moody Publishers author Jessica Thompson stopped by to help us engage the gospel narratives and explore who and how Jesus loves. https://www.jessicathompson.co/he-loved-them
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Those of the Muslim faith are coming to Jesus by the thousands! It’s exciting to see what God is up to not only across the world, but right here in our own backyard. Matt Walter from Tampa Muslim Outreach is back to share some must hear stories!
https://tampamuslimoutreach.com/
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Have you ever felt like your work was meaningless? Our good friend Reagan Rose from Redeeming Productivity stopped by to help us redirect our thoughts on what "fruitful labor" looks like. https://redeemingproductivity.com/trellis-vine/
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“He must increase, but I must decrease.” (John 3:30) Great words from the mouth of John the Baptist! More of Jesus, less of me.The world has a different message doesn’t it? To hear the world tell it, it’s all about me. Being true to myself. Doing what makes me happy. Following my dreams. Living my best life. Speaking my truth. Becoming the best version of myself.Listening to my heart.It’s pretty clear: the world’s loud, incessant voice tells me that in order to be happy, I need to spend more of my time, money, and attention on myself. Blogger Rebekah Matt has thought deeply about this. She stopped by this morning to share the details.
https://greatandnobletasks.com/
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Whether you’ve been married six months or sixty years, every marriage can use a boost. Guess what? Dr. Gary Chapman is back with his 5 Love Languages Date Night! Three dates in our listening area: Orlando (Feb 6), Naples (Feb 8) and Brandon (Feb 9). Gary dropped by to chat about what you can expect and.. no doubt.. some other cool stuff too!
https://www.moodyradio.org/stations/Florida/community/community-calendar/2023/02/5-Love-Languages-Date-Nights---Orlando-Naples-Brandon/
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Nature Coast Ministries is a faith-based non-profit based in Crystal River. Emphasis on faith based! On their website you’ll find this statement: “We don’t pretend to hide the fact that it’s our relationship with Jesus Christ that drives us. Services will be available to anyone in need, and address both the physical and spiritual needs of those we meet.” What kinds of services? Executive Director Sonja McCaughey stopped by this morning to share the details.
https://www.myncm.com/
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Many women suffer in silence following a hidden abortion—but they don’t have to do it alone. It’s possible to heal from the burdens of shame, trauma, self-loathing and self-condemnation that appear after an abortion. The truth is the pain can only be overcome by the grace of God. Angel Murchison’s story is both inspiring and God glorifying.
https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Shame-Overcoming-Brokenness-Abortion/dp/1631958992/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1674570402&refinements=p_27%3AAngel%20L%20Murchison&s=books&sr=1-1&fbclid=IwAR3UPxU7-kroFjGNzSRBWlodZoZTMnIJZDCOSfK7m7OnTVvdCNYV0PTXcCY
Perhaps you are dealing with an unplanned pregnancy, feeling confused. Wondering where you can find help with your next step? Click below for caring and professional support:
https://www.care-net.org/
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Blogger Kristin Couch writes this: "I am startled, at first, by the magnifying mirror, revealing new lines about my eyes. It isn't so clear in a normal mirror, but then again I speak this without the benefit of reading glasses perched upon my nose. I find my glasses and push them up the bridge of my nose. And suddenly the magnifying mirror screams: Look! Yes, indeed. The passage of time. How the decades have flown!" Kristin is the author of It Began on Washington Street: Tracing the Goodness of God Through All of Life and she blogs at https://the-palest-ink.com/2023/01/12/wrinkles-in-time/
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Going to a new church....why is it so hard to find a church where you fit in? Kurt, Kate, meteorologist Alan Winfield, and callers weighed in with their personal stories, reminding us all that at times, the going gets tough in looking for a home church. The key is to not give up! God will be faithful to guide our paths and make our steps firm.
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Bible commentator Matthew Henry once suggested we can sometimes neglect to obey God because we misinterpret trials and challenges as permission to shirk our responsibility when, instead, God allowed these hardships to test and exercise our courage and faith. Misreading providence for personal gain. Our good friend Doug Eaton has written a fantastic article about this and joined us for this important conversation.
https://fightoffaithblog.com/2023/01/09/misreading-providence-for-personal-gain/?fbclid=IwAR3pC9jfS95AwopA2EaBG0DsAqHs_80B26rAjQEsX3Q3LCIat9n1xzrv418
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Ever wonder what goes on behind closed doors at your favorite store, fast food restaurant or company? A site member from social news website Reddit asked the question, "What is a company secret you can share now that you don't work there anymore?" Kurt shared some very interesting responses and callers weighed in with their own personal experiences.
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God stories! We love them. The truth is God is always at work, but sometimes we don't hear about what He's up to. His heart is for the lost, the downtrodden, those who need hope. One thing is for sure: He shows up daily at the Fort Myers Rescue Mission. The Mission's Director, MarJoe Wooten, stopped by to share how God is working through the ministry to transform men from the inside out.
https://fortmyersrescuemission.org/
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Charles Spurgeon, The Prince of Preachers, once said "A Bible that is falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn't." A worn out Bible communicates that God's Word is sacred, held dear by its owner. Any notes found written on the pages inside can help someone peak into the soul of the faithful reader. But what do you do with the worn out Bible when you decide to buy a new copy of God's Word? Kurt and Kate weighed in on this very interesting conversation.
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Jesus saves. There is no other name under Heaven given among men by which we must be saved. God's messengers are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved from their sins. But to those who are perishing, we are the fragrance from death to death. Recently, a Minnesota man was accosted by security at the Mall of America for wearing a "Jesus Saves" T Shirt. Kurt, Kate and producer Marc explain and callers weighed in with their thoughts.
https://alphanews.org/video-shows-security-booting-man-with-jesus-saves-shirt-from-mall-of-america/
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In Proverbs 4:23, Solomon tells us to "guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flows the springs of life." This is crucial! But you may be asking yourself what that looks like in real life. Our friend Peter Mead from the UK joined us this morning to discuss.
https://biblicalpreaching.net/ | https://www.youtube.com/@CorDeo/videos
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Being married to an unbeliever can be one of the most difficult challenges in a Christian's life. After spending many years dabbling in the occult, Susan McCeldry turned to Christ. She says:“I spent at least ten years dabbling in the occult. Not only did I read books written by psychic mediums, I also saw them at in-person events.I was a new person, one that never wanted anything to do with the occult spiritual world ever again. But.. where did that leave my marriage?”
Perhaps you trust in Christ for your salvation, but your spouse doesn’t and this creates not only heartache for you, but even discord in your marriage. Susan stopped by this morning to share what living out her faith looked like while unequally yoked.
https://women.pcacdm.org/when-your-spouse-is-not-a-believer-a-vertical-perspective/
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Someone you are close to — a dear friend, a family member, someone in your church small group, a neighbor — just had a loved one die. To the best of your knowledge, the person who died was not a Christian, and your friend knows it. What do I say, think and do? Christian counselor Allen Mayberry stopped by this morning to shed light on this very difficult experience.
https://www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/2022/12/09/a-friend-just-lost-an-unbelieving-loved-one-to-death-what-do-i-say-think-and-do/
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Critics outside the church often accuse the Old Testament God of genocide, racism, ethnic cleansing, and violence. But a rising tide of critics within the church claim that Moses and other "primitive," violence-prone prophets were mistaken about God's commands and character. Both sets of critics dismiss this allegedly harsh, flawed, "textual" Old Testament God in favor of the kind, compassionate, "actual" God revealed by Jesus. Are they right to do so? Apologist Paul Copan stopped by this morning to tackle all of this.
https://www.amazon.com/God-Vindictive-Bully-Reconciling-Portrayals/dp/1540964558
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Lighthouse Ministries is making a difference in so many lives each and every day. Based in Lakeland, their reach extends all over our listening area. Providing shelter and food for the homeless and downtrodden, helping folks overcome addictions, manning Hope Centers for those who need Jesus. They also run some awesome thrift stores and so much more! President and CEO Steve Turbeville stopped by this morning to share some stories of the wonderful work the Lord is doing through this ministry.
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When Jesse Weise was 21 years old, he robbed a bank at gunpoint. Sentenced to 15 years in prison, Jesse spent the first year learning how to survive in a place that felt dangerous and dark. But when he started attending the Prison Fellowship Academy, a yearlong program designed to replace criminal thinking with renewed purpose, Jesse's perspective radically shifted. Thereafter, he earned a college degree from Moody Bible Institute through correspondence and after that he went to earn a law degree from Regent University. He joined us this morning to share his story and where God has him now as Vice President of Program Design and Evaluation at Prison Fellowship.
https://www.prisonfellowship.org/
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Whether we're trying to find time, save it, manage it, or make the most of it, one word defines our relationship with the clock: anxiety. Yet is productivity really the only grid for the good life? Have you ever imagined a life without hurry, relentless work, multitasking, or scarcity? A life that is characterized instead by presence, attention, rest, rootedness, fruitfulness, and generosity? This is the kind of life we are meant for, says Jen Pollock Michel. https://www.jenpollockmichel.com/
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Today is National Bird Day and we are all reminded of God's beautiful creatures that fill up the skies with their squawking and singing. The idea reminded Producer Marc of how God used a raven in his Minnesota front yard last year to encourage him to trust God for His provision in a seemingly impossible situation. Callers also weighed in with their testimonies of God's faithfulness.
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The Christmas holiday is a time to reflect on the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Unfortunately, it's also a time in which family gatherings can see tensions rise in family relationships. Dr. David E. Clarke stopped by to offer advice to parents who find themselves in a strained relationship with an adult child.
https://www.davideclarkephd.com/
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Got your New Year’s resolutions in place? Karl Clauson is a good friend of ours. He’s the host of Karl and Crew Mornings on Moody Radio in Chicago.Karl stopped by this morning to talk about 7 resolutions you can make with God that will overthrow old patterns and create a new you!
https://www.moodypublishers.com/the-7-resolutions/
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How do I know if I really love God? That is a great question isn't it? Dr. Rod Culbertson from Reformed Theological Seminary stopped by this morning and shared several insights that will help us properly examine ourselves in light of how God's Word defines love for Him.
https://www.amazon.com/Do-Love-God-Question-Answered/dp/1532619200
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Looking at everything through the lens of Scripture. Sometimes the best conversations among believers are challenging ones. Choosing to trust in the Lord when His ways are higher than our ways sometimes helps us see God's glory in ways we would otherwise miss. Author/columnist Stan Guthrie stopped by this morning for a chat.
http://stanguthrie.com/
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Did you know that married couples who experience a miscarriage are 22 percent more likely to get divorced? There is so much silence around miscarriages in our culture, especially in how it can affect a couple's marriage. However, the loss of a baby doesn't have to be the end of a marriage. Erin Smalley is a licensed counselor and a part of Focus on the Family's marriage ministry. She stopped by this morning and shared how one can love their spouse well in the aftermath of a miscarriage.
1-800-A-FAMILY
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/
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Every man, woman and child who wants a Bible should have one of their own! But the demand around the world is great. Especially in the Middle East — an area considered hostile to the gospel. Cru staff serving in these countries have requested 150,000 Bibles. Mike Duggins from Cru joined us this morning to tell us how we can help meet this critical need.
https://give.cru.org/content/give/us/en/campaigns/2/8/7/0/6/2870620/202210-mebibles.html?CampaignCode=9CBA00&utm_source=mail&utm_medium=print&utm_campaign=9CBA00&utm_content=post_usdev_US_fol_&fbclid=IwAR2EF2YOEcHchzuKvazJXfKb6vn2q2wo_zvoQ_u0lV51D2oGNlM50Ee7FA4
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Let's talk teens. You may have one in your house. You may be the grandparent of a teen. Or maybe you ARE a teen! These are challenging years for sure. Sometimes life gives you way more questions than answers. And yet it seems like everyone expects you to just figure it all out! Kristel Acevedo stopped by this morning to share three big questions that can help teens find clarity.
http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/3-big-questions-that-shape-your-future/390834
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Are churches looking for the wrong kind of leaders? The last decade has witnessed a rising number of churches wrecked by spiritual abuse--harsh, heavy-handed, domineering behavior from those in a position of spiritual authority. And high-profile cases are only a small portion of this widespread problem. Behind the scenes are many more cases of spiritual abuse that we will never hear about. Victims suffer in silence, not knowing where to turn.
Of course, most pastors and leaders are godly, wonderful people who don't abuse their sheep. They shepherd their flocks gently and patiently. But we can't ignore the growing number who do not. We have tolerated and even celebrated the kind of leaders Jesus warned us against. Seminary president and biblical scholar Michael J. Kruger stopped by to offer a unique perspective for both church leaders and church members on the problem of spiritual abuse, how to spot it, and how to handle it in the church.
https://www.michaeljkruger.com/announcing-my-new-book-bully-pulpit-confronting-the-problem-of-spiritual-abuse-in-the-church/
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Our good friend Rebecca Klein is the Executive Director of a Woman's Choice Pregnancy Center in Lakeland. Last month, she briefly shared with us how men are being affected by the post-abortive experience. This morning, Rebecca stopped by to build on that conversation by telling us how and why men need to be included in the critical part of the decision-making process and how they are vital to help a woman choose life.
https://supportawc.com/ | https://yourchoicelakeland.com/
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Spiritual warfare is inevitable as we walk the narrow and difficult road with Jesus that leads to eternal life. During the holiday season, depression, loneliness and sadness can make it very difficult to see the ultimate hope we have in Jesus.
In His great love for us, God has given us the weapons of song, praise and testimony to encourage us when the battle gets tough. This morning, Kurt and Kate gave listeners the opportunity to share their "go to" songs and stories of hope that have lifted many out of the pit of despair.
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Who's the most unlikely person to become a follower of Jesus that you know? Here's the amazing news: Jesus can save that person! Pastor and author Garrett Kell dropped by this morning to share the story of Halloween night that changed his life, and the friend who wouldn't give up on him.
http://garrettkell.com/the-stand-that-saved-my-soul/
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Right now across India, people who love Jesus are improving the lives of children and families who are suffering. For over 35 years, India Partners has helped to meet the needs of people suffering without food, education, shelter, medical care and more. They are serving as many people as they can, regardless of caste, religion, gender, or creed. David Harms stopped by to share stories of how the ministry is working to rescue children from the country's red light districts; how we can partner with God to help people in need and transform lives across India.
https://indiapartners.org/moody
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Reading through the Bible in a year can feel daunting. It can be hard to know how or where to start. Trillia Newbell is a trusted Bible teacher and loves the Scriptures. She stopped by this morning with encouragement to join her in the grand and thrilling adventure of growing in the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ.
https://www.moodypublishers.com/52-weeks-in-the-word/
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Why do our hearts thrill over a sunset, or a rainbow or cry over a song? The experience of beauty does something profound and powerful within the heart and soul of every human being. We were made by God but also for Him and His beauty. Pastor Steve Dewitt stopped by this morning and invited us to taste and see how God is the beauty behind all beauty!
https://www.moodypublishers.com/enjoying-god-in-everything/
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The primary mission of the Church is to glorify God by blessing all peoples of the world through the gospel of Jesus Christ. Given the scale and complexity of global missions, it's no wonder that misconceptions abound, even among invested, godly people.
Questions and skepticism about missions arise from both outside and inside the church — Is missions an outdated idea? Do missionaries do more harm than good? Are we succeeding or failing? Is it time for global believers to do the job in their own countries with minimal Western involvement? — We don't need to fear questions like these. Author and missionary Steve Richardson stopped by to remind us that the Commission is still great as he walks us through 8 Myths about Missions and What They Mean for the Church...
https://www.pioneers.org/myths
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A South Dakota pastor recently faced backlash for wearing skinny jeans while preaching. Listeners called in to share their thoughts on whether or not it's appropriate for pastors to wear skinny-leg jeans in the pulpit.
https://www.christianpost.com/news/pastor-rebuked-for-preaching-in-skinny-jeans.html
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Jesus said that in this world, we will have many troubles. Many of us have and continue to experience troubles that we never thought we would have to walk through. But because of God's grace and strength, we are still here today. For that, we can be thankful! This morning, callers weighed in with their testimonies of thankfulness, in a year that was tough for so many here in Florida.
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The Bible speaks a lot about the weather. And in every instance, the message is the same: God is the One who is in control of the weather. Many are still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. You might be one of them. Travis McSherley lives in Southwest Florida. He and his family went through Hurricane Ian. He stopped by this morning to remind us that God has a powerful message out of this storm.
https://founders.org/2022/11/03/the-message-of-hurricane-ian/
Our Post Ian Resource page-updated often https://bit.ly/Post-Ian-Resources
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In the rush to Christmas, it seems like Thanksgiving is an afterthought. We need to rethink that. As followers of Jesus, we need to remind ourselves how important having a heart of thankfulness is. Every day! Author and blogger Kristin Couch stopped by to talk about going from griping to gratitude.
https://the-palest-ink.com/2022/11/10/from-griping-to-gratitude/
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Will we be complicit, complacent, or courageous? In a culture with an ever-narrowing definition of tolerance, Christians can no longer stay silent about the divide between the Bible's truth and the world's lies. Dr. Erwin Lutzer from Running To Win stopped by to talk about the toxic roots behind the alarming symptoms of a nation in spiritual free fall – and why our faith must empower us to engage rather than hide.
Running To Win is heard on Moody Radio Florida at 9:30 am Monday thru Friday.
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Have you been impacted by the ministry of Bold Steps with Dr. Mark Jobe? John Fugler of Trans World Radio was in studio this morning highlighting how your gifts enable additional Bold Stepsprograms to be aired on TWR in Malawi, Nigeria or Singapore. Help us expand the reach of this ministry, in partnership with Trans World Radio, to new parts of the world! You can hear more from Moody Bible Institute President and Pastor Mark Jobe weekday mornings at 11:30 on Bold Steps, and Sunday nights at 8:30 on Bold Steps Weekend on Moody Radio Florida. https://www.moodyradio.org/programs/bold-steps-with-dr-mark-jobe
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Have you been impacted by the ministry of Bold Steps with Dr. Mark Jobe? Help us expand the reach of this ministry, in partnership with Trans World Radio, to new parts of the world! You can hear more from Moody Bible Institute President and Pastor Mark Jobe weekday mornings at 11:30 on Bold Steps, and Sunday nights at 8:30 on Bold Steps Weekend on Moody Radio Florida. https://www.moodyradio.org/programs/bold-steps-with-dr-mark-jobe/
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In today's culture, teens are feeling empty, aimless, and incredibly anxious. How can parents help their teens find well-being, discover their purpose, and create healthy connections with others? Our friend Mark Gregston stopped by to share insights on how parents can support their teens' unique challenges. You can hear more from Mark on Parenting Today's Teens Saturday afternoons at 3:00 on Moody Radio Florida.
https://parentingtodaysteens.org/blog/category/radio-broadcast/
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The battle against sexual immorality begins in our minds and hearts and it won't be won by trying harder to modify our behavior. But we can have victory by knowing our identity in Christ! John Fonville stopped by to explain how we gain clarity and power through the Holy Spirit to overcome sexual temptation as we truly grasp the gospel. https://www.moodypublishers.com/hope-and-holiness/
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In the United States, there's no legal definition of hate speech in U.S. law. Defining what it is can be a tough call throughout society, especially with the rise of online speech through social media platforms. As followers of Jesus, how do we handle this? Jason Thacker from the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission joined the conversation to provide some insight. https://jasonthacker.com/2022/10/19/where-do-we-draw-the-line-on-hate-speech-2/ | https://erlc.com/resource-library/articles/where-do-we-draw-the-line-on-hate-speech/
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Cheese serves as a wonderful compliment when paired with meats, fresh and dried fruits, crackers, pasta, and pizza dough. But have you ever thought cheese made for an ideal pairing with.......music?? Kurt and Kate discuss this thoughtful combination and callers weighed in with their "cheesy" comparisons.
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Boots on the ground in Southwest Florida continue helping those in need following the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. The needs are great and so is the need for volunteers. Pastor Michael Lemon from Citygate Ministries in Fort Myers joined the conversation to share some God stories from the storm and how you can help meet the ongoing needs. https://spvolunteer.org/project-response/640 | https://bit.ly/Post-Ian-Resources
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Enemy Mode is an immensely damaging brain state that occurs in everyday life. In enemy mode, a person sees and experiences others as adversaries. Living in this mode poisons family and community bonds. It contributes to social stress, business failure, divorce, alienation, domestic violence, crime, racism, and international violence. Social media magnifies the impact of enemy mode on almost all topics or persons imaginable. Author Ray Woolridge stopped by to talk about this. https://escapingenemymode.com/
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We often feel overworked andoverrun, defeated and discouraged. The world says be productive so that you can get all you can out of this life. The Bible says be productive so you can gain more of the next life. In Redeeming Productivity, author Reagan Rose shows us how productivity must be firmly rooted in the gospel. He stopped by to explain how God's glory is the purpose for which He planted us. https://redeemingproductivity.com/
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Pastor Jay Dennis from City Central Church in Lakeland stopped by to discuss the four categories associated with salvation. Scripture exhorts each one of us to examine ourselves to see whether we are in the faith. This can be difficult, especially if we have a wrong view of God. Callers weighed in with encouragement while others wrestled with their own personal professions of faith.
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Our good friend Rebecca Klein is the Executive Director of A Woman's Choice Pregnancy Care Center in Lakeland. She reminded us that the work to protect life is incomplete without the transformation the gospel brings to a human life.
https://supportawc.com | https://yourchoicelakeland.com
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There are many folks in Southwest Florida still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. We want you to know we're praying for you! Over the past few weeks we've been sharing some stories from the storm. Danny Vera from Christ Centered Life Store in Fort Myers has been helping with relief efforts. He dropped by this morning for a chat.
https://www.christcenteredlife.com/ | https://bit.ly/Post-Ian-Resources
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The goal of a gospel tract is to get the gospel of salvation of Jesus Christ into peoples' hands in an interesting and easy-to-read format. Do you hand them out? Has reading one ever impacted you in a powerful way? Callers weighed in this morning to share their thoughts.
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In 1517, German monk Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Church. This began the Protestant Reformation and many questions have come as to how Roman Catholicism differs from Evangelical Christianity. Mike Gendron was a strong defender of his Catholic faith for over 35 years. But in 1982 when he began reading the Bible for the first time, he realize he was woefully deceived about life's most critical question - "What must I do to be saved?" Mike stopped by for this very important conversation. https://www.proclaimingthegospel.org/
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Living in a disorganized, cluttered home can leave you feeling chaotic, anxious, and even depressed. You want a change, but you don't know where to begin. Home coach and author Shannon Acheson stopped by to offer some helpful tips.
https://homemadelovely.com/decluttering-your-home/
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The context from which Halloween originated certainly distorts God and opens doors to the spiritual realm. However, in the context of 21st-century America, Halloween and various other holidays are also problematic because they reinforce commitments to ways of life that hinder us from reflecting Christ. Dr. James Spencer from the D.L. Moody Center stopped by to explain, and callers also weighed in with their personal convictions and practice.
https://www.christianpost.com/voices/tricked-by-treats-christians-should-be-wary-of-halloween.html
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Do you often feel stuck battling the same fears, temptations, lies, and doubts, wondering if you'll ever overcome them? Does it seem as if you're in that battle alone? Author Judy Dunagan has been there. The title of her new book from Moody Publishers is The Loudest Roar: Living in the Unshakable Victory of Christ. Judy joined the conversation to help us marvel at the power, majesty, and authority of our Lord Jesus and learn how to stand in the unshakable victory He's already won for us.
https://www.JudyDunagan.com | https://www.moodypublishers.com/the-loudest-roar/
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On November 3, 2020, Tim and Aileen Challies received the shocking news that their son Nick had died. A twenty-year-old student at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, he had been participating in a school activity with his fiancée, sister, and friends, when he fell unconscious and collapsed to the ground.
Neither students nor a passing doctor nor paramedics were able to revive him. His parents received the news at their home in Toronto and immediately departed for Louisville to be together as a family. While on the plane, Tim, an author and blogger, began to process his loss through writing Seasons of Sorrow. Tim joined the conversation and shared real-time reflections from the first year of grief—through the seasons from fall to summer—introducing our listeners to what he describes as the “ministry of sorrow.”
https://www.challies.com/resources/seasons-of-sorrow-the-pain-of-loss-and-the-comfort-of-God/
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Stories of God at work in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Better Together has deployed an army of volunteers and community partners to meet the growing needs of Southwest Florida families and children in the wake of Hurricane Ian. Megan Rose is the CEO of Better Together and joined the conversation to share how God is touching lives as the organization builds relationships with those in communities impacted by the hurricane.
https://bettertogetherus.org | https://bit.ly/Post-Ian-Resources
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Life is unfair. Bad things happen to good people. Not all dreams come true. We lose people. We fail people. And when we encounter the inevitable struggles of life, we may be tempted to ask God, Why me? But a far more helpful and life-enriching question for us to ask God is, What are you trying to teach me in this? Speaking with great empathy born from her own losses, Landra Young Hughes joined the conversation and shared how to have peace even when life doesn't make sense.
http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/Where-Is-God-in-This/399040
https://bit.ly/Post-Ian-Resources
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Artists in southwestern Florida were impacted by the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian. Even so, the damages suffered won't stop them from employing their gifts to carry out the Great Commission. Dr. Bill Barnett, President of Storyteller Creative Arts in Naples, joined the conversation to share how God is using these artists to share the hope of the Gospel and previewed the upcoming Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs Concert happening in Bonita Springs on November 6th.
https://www.scanaples.org | https://bit.ly/Post-Ian-Resources
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Relationship expert and author Dr. David E. Clarke took calls from those struggling with a challenge in a particular relationship. https://www.davideclarkephd.com/
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More than 500 volunteers from Eight Days of Hope are on the ground in southwest Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian providing hope for those feeling hopeless. Founder and President Steve Tybor joined the conversation and shared how simple acts of kindness are helping people meet Jesus in powerful ways.
https://www.eightdaysofhope.com | https://bit.ly/Post-Ian-Resources
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Our good friend Allen Speer shares an update on how Agape Flights based in Venice is doing in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
https://www.agapeflights.com | https://www.moodyradio.org/relief/
Post Ian Resource Page: https://bit.ly/Post-Ian-Resources
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The stories of God's goodness and faithfulness continue to pour in from southwest Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Yvette Jones, a resident of North Fort Myers, tells us that when we go through deep waters, God will be with us. Yvette and countless others stand today because God was with them through it all!
https://www.moodyradio.org/relief/
Post Ian Resource Page
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sSTOhe8pXyaJki5LYCTtlXAvN0k2mFbdGBwV7_TMWRQ/edit#heading=h.qhuilogeps60
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Amid the devastation wrought by Hurricane Ian, thousands of Floridians are processing the grief that comes with sudden loss. This morning, callers weighed in, sharing their stories of loss with Kate and minister/author Stan Guthrie. Whether it's loss of family, health, work career or God's joy, God's goodness and faithfulness brings restoration and hope.
https://www.moodyradio.org/relief/
Post Ian Resource Page https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sSTOhe8pXyaJki5LYCTtlXAvN0k2mFbdGBwV7_TMWRQ/edit#heading=h.qhuilogeps60
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Pastor Ryan Miller from Local City Church in Tampa joined the conversation to share the details surrounding a laundry outreach for those impacted by Hurricane Ian taking place in North Fort Myers on Thursday (10/13) and Saturday (10/15) from 10 am – 2 pm. The Laundry Project, along with Local City Church in Tampa, will provide quarters, detergent, fabric softener, and dryer sheets for your laundry needs.
North Fort Myers LaundroMart, 216 Pondella Rd, North Fort Myers, FL 33903
https://www.laundrybycurrent.org/ | https://www.laundromartfl.com/
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Shannon Daley of Samaritan's Purse is on the ground in Punta Gorda. She joined Kate to share how disaster teams are helping residents get to the next layer of recovery. Shannon also explained how those impacted by Hurricane Ian can navigate life surrounded by debris and destruction. https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/hurricane-ian/
Residents needing help in Punta Gorda, Arcadia, and Port Charlotte can call the Samaritan's Purse Disaster Relief Base Camp at New Life Church in Punta Gorda at (941) 290-8648. https://www.newlifeforall.church
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The overwhelming devastation caused by Hurricane Ian leaves many Floridians returning to broken towns and homes. As a result, lives are broken and real feelings of depression and anxiety follow for those directly impacted by the storm. Dr. Gregg Jantz reminds us there is hope, and it comes from a plan with God's help and His people. https://www.drgregoryjantz.com
Some free resources from Dr. Gregg Jantz:
https://www.aplaceofhope.com/depression-test/ | https://www.aplaceofhope.com/anxiety-test/
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Moody Bible Institute's President, Pastor Mark Jobe joined the conversation offering support, encouragement, and prayer for those impacted by Hurricane Ian. You can hear more from Mark each weekday morning at 11:30 on Bold Steps, and Sunday nights at 8:30 on Bold Steps Weekend on Moody Radio Florida. https://www.moodyradio.org/relief/ | https://www.moodyradio.org/programs/bold-steps-with-dr-mark-jobe/
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Karol from Fort Myers and Joe from Lehigh Acres spoke with Kurt and Kate about their first-hand accounts of the ferocity of Hurricane Ian. Author/columnist Stan Guthrie joined the conversation with compassionate and warm-hearted encouragement for those impacted by the hurricane. https://www.moodyradio.org/relief | http://www.stanguthrie.com
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June from North Fort Myers joined the conversation to share her personal testimony of watching Hurricane Ian through a window on the second floor of her church. In the midst of the great destruction caused by the storm, June described in great detail the many miracles God was performing in the midst of the storm. https://www.moodyradio.org/relief/ | https://convoyofhope.org/disaster-services/ian-response/
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Help is on the ground across Southwest Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Members of The Salvation Army Florida Division joined us to provide an update from the hardest hit areas in Fort Myers and Naples. Major Carlyle Gargis and Captain Ben Bridges provided information on where people can go to get help and also offered sound advice on how to help those in need. https://www.moodyradio.org/relief/ | https://salvationarmyflorida.org/
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The devastation wrought by Hurricane Ian along the Florida Gulf Coast reminds us all that life is a vapor, fragile and without the promise of tomorrow. Even so, God's Word reminds us that in the storms of life, we need not worry about a single thing. Pastor Jim Cymbala from The Brooklyn Tabernacle joins the conversation, exhorting the church that God never leaves His children and will be faithful to give us our daily bread. Also, check out his new book Fan the Flame. https://www.brooklyntabernacle.org/fantheflame/
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Moody Bible Institute alum Amanda Seibert is the "original mama" of Mama, Sing My Song, a company that has created personalized songs and lullabies for thousands of kids all over the world. Amanda joins us to discuss how we can celebrate our children and grandchildren through sweet songs that remind us that each child is one of a kind, perfectly made, and uniquely designed by God. https://www.mamasingmysong.com
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In Holy Hygge [HYOO-guh], author Jamie Erickson unites the popular Danish practice with the deep, theological truths of the gospel. She unpacks the seven tenets of hygge: hospitality, relationships, well-being, atmosphere, comfort, contentment, and rest. In addition, Erickson shows how the external veneer of a lifestyle can create a life-giving home only when placed under the hope of the gospel. Holy Hygge provides practical ideas for using hygge to gather people and introduce them to faith in Christ. Each chapter concludes with discussion questions, Scripture references, and a prayer.
https://jamieerickson.com/holy-hygge | https://www.moodypublishers.com/holy-hygge
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According to the Brookings Institution, it now costs $310,605 to "raise a child" until the age of 17. Sadly, today's culture views having children as an "extra" today, impinging on personal freedoms. These attitudes contributed to a 0.1% population growth in the United States in 2021. Author/columnist Stan Guthrie says we need more articles affirming how great it is having kids and how God can more than provide the resources necessary in raising Godly offspring. Listeners from large families join the conversation with their personal testimonies of growing up under the blessings of God's unwavering faithfulness.
http://www.stanguthrie.com | https://breakpoint.org/no-kids-dont-cost-that-much-cultural-priorities-and-parenting-sticker-shock
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God is using advancements in technology to meet people right where they are! Jeff Grant is a college missionary who partners with churches in helping them connect with college students across the country. Over the summer, he began piloting a new effort to reach students through video games, and as he puts it, other "geeky" media. Tune in and hear how Cru is incorporating this gaming ministry in evangelizing an industry where there is a rapidly growing populace, especially on our nation's college campuses!
cru.org/mycampus/gaming-ministry | linktr.ee/crugamingsummer | cru.org/mycampus/church-leaders
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When C.S. Lewis moved from vigorous debunker to believer, it wasn't obvious he would become the most influential Christian writer of the past 100 years. What made Lewis such an effective apologist / evangelist to skeptics? C.S. Lewis On Stage: Further Up & Further In is a standalone production that builds on the story of Lewis' conversion as a young man. Award-winning actor Max McLean, who is also President and Artistic Director of Fellowship for Performing Arts, joins us to discuss the sequel to The Most Reluctant Convert and it's happening at the Straz Center in Tampa, October 1–2! https://cslewisonstage.com
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Even in the bleak browns of depression, even when the world looks hopeless, God still has a plan for people dealing with this struggle. Beauty in the Browns author Paul Asay understands what it means to live as a Christian with depression, reminding us that no matter how much depression distorts and discolors the world, God provides hope and beauty. "When depression makes me feel empty, perhaps God can fill me with something better."
The Burden of Depression: Beauty in the Browns | Walking Through Depression | Paul Asay website
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Parents are increasingly concerned about how the Christian faith is depicted in their children's education. As a young teenager, Chuck Wolfe realized he was "fearfully and wonderfully made" by his Creator for something beyond himself. As he grew older and through his career in law, business, and education, Chuck developed the knowledge, skills, and desire to serve others through innovation and nontraditional programs. The Covid-19 pandemic convinced him it was time to launch a network of faith-based online schools and programs that would serve students in the US and around the world. Chuck Wolfe joined us to discuss his mission to help students pursue academic excellence; develop Christian character; and discover their gifts, talents, and purpose to follow God's calling in life.
https://faithprep.com
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God is on the move on college campuses throughout our listening area! Steve Tamayo from InterVarsity joins us to discuss the importance of Christian ministry on campuses and why generational understanding is important for connecting with today's college students.
https://tampaintervarsity.org | https://intervarsity.org/chapters?state=FL | https://theministryplaybook.intervarsity.org/courses/ministering-with-gen-z
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Today marks the 200th day since Russian forces invaded the country of Ukraine. Over the last six months, millions of people have been forced to flee to neighboring countries. Though the invasion has turned the world upside down for countless people, God is answering prayers in Ukraine. The tide is beginning to turn in the war and many individual lives are being impacted for the sake of God's Kingdom. Don Parsons from Mission Eurasia joins the conversation to share the amazing things that are happening amongst the Ukrainian people.
https://missioneurasia.org
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When we read stories of Christians used greatly of God, we can sometimes feel intimidated, as though we are not "good enough" to serve in a mighty work of God. We often forget that these people struggled against sin and personal weakness, but they also had an unwavering commitment to great consecration. Pastor and author Vance Christie shares examples of notable Christian servants who overcame their faults and reassures us that the Lord is able to use imperfect individuals in significant ways that continue to pursue and serve Him with wholehearted consecration.
https://www.vancechristie.com
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There's increasing cynicism today about leadership, even in the church—some caused by scandals and abuse of power, and some simply fueled by our own desire for self-rule. But how might our view of leaders improve if everyone, from pastors to their congregations, experienced eldership the way God designed? Pastor, seminary professor and author David Mathis joins us to explain the nature, the calling and the work of the local church leadership. https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/workers-for-your-joy
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Though it's been 21 years since the 9/11 attacks, the images from that horrific day are still fresh in all of our minds. We remember where we were and what we were doing when we first heard the news. Pastor Jim Scudder, the host of InGrace (weeknights at 10:30 pm and Sunday at 6:30 pm on Moody Radio Florida), joins us as he recounts the heroic efforts of Staff Sgt. Dave Karnes, who helped save two lives in the immediate aftermath of the collapse of the Twin Towers in New York.
https://ingrace.us/
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The damaging effects of isolation, anxiety, and social media on the mental health of young adults is a problem that reaches deep into college dorm rooms. As a result, many students feel crippled by anxiety and don't know how to begin to process it. Cru, a Florida-based campus ministry, has witnessed and adapted to this growing mental health crisis. Laura Bordjadze, a certified, licensed professional counselor on staff with Cru shares insights into how young adults can address their mental health spiritually.
https://www.cru.org/ | https://mentalhealthandjesus.com/
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How do we respond when we hear of another scandal involving a Christian leader? Truth is, not one of us is far from dishonoring God and within minutes, each of us could experience a destroyed life. Pastor and author Darryl Dash shares several important lessons on how to guard the heart when learning of another Christian leader who has a moral failure.
https://www.dashhouse.com/when-you-hear-of-a-scandal/ | https://www.moodypublishers.com/8-habits-for-growth/
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In today's work climate, labor shortages and longer hours have many people feeling like they are being asked to do too much at their place of employment. The temptation is for people to scale back their work efforts and save their energies for other activities outside of work. There is a growing attitude of doing just enough work to get by on the job. What should the Christ follower's mindset be when it comes to work responsibilities?
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Producer Marc and his wife Carolyn share testimonies of their gratefulness for being afforded the gift of life. Rebecca Klein, Executive Director of A Woman's Choice in Lakeland, joins the conversation reinforcing the sanctity of life, while stressing how crucial it is for Christ followers to be living messages of God's love and compassion for people who live on both sides of the Roe v. Wade discussion.
https://yourchoicelakeland.com/ | https://supportawc.com/
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For many people, their job is merely “the daily grind” needed to provide for family or pay the bills. Yet our work is a vital means for fulfilling God’s purpose for our lives and displaying His grace to those around us. We bear God’s image in our workplaces, experiencing His blessings and expressing His nature through our efforts, integrity, creativity, generosity, and excellence. No earthly chore is without the opportunity to observe His divine hand. No challenge in task or relationship is without opportunity to represent God’s heart.
https://www.bryanchapell.com/ | https://www.crossway.org/books/grace-at-work-tpb/
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Child Evangelism Fellowship is a Bible-centered organization composed of born-again believers whose purpose is to evangelize boys and girls with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and to establish (disciple) them in the Word of God and in a local church for Christian living.
https://www.cefwestcentral.com/
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Christians shouldn't be afraid of the growing hostilities they face on college campuses. In fact, hostility aimed at the Gospel and Christ followers can be greater at Christian schools as opposed to secular colleges. Our guest today says Christian students should be focused on establishing communion with other Christians from different walks of life.
J. Budziszewski (Ph.D. Yale, 1981) is a professor of government and philosophy at the University of Texas, Austin, where he also teaches courses in the law school and the religious studies department. He specializes in political philosophy, ethical philosophy, legal philosophy, and the interaction of religion with philosophy.
https://undergroundthomist.org/book/how-to-stay-christian-in-college
https://www.navpress.com/p/how-to-stay-christian-in-college/9781612915494
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Executive Director Matt Walter introduced us to this Bay Area ministry that evangelizes Muslims. In our microwave society, he emphasized that ministry to Muslims is a slow marinade. An Egyptian Christian joined the conversation to reiterate Matt's point that great patience and empathy are needed in ministry to Muslims. A Christian friend, bible studies and the local church are instrumental in bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to our Muslim neighbors.
Our mission is to help churches and individuals share the love of Christ with Muslims in the greater Tampa Bay area. We do that through training, coaching, publishing, and prayer. We believe that every church is different and will have something unique to offer in fulfilling this vital part of the Great Commission.
https://tampamuslimoutreach.com/
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Lauren and Tony Dungy have impacted countless people through the years with their generosity and care for others. Tony even made NFL history as the first African American head coach to win the Super Bowl. But the Dungys’ influence isn’t the result of their achievements, fame, or finances. Instead, it stems from the proactive, intentional choices they make every day―choices that have positioned them to live a life of profound meaning. You, too, can live a life that matters follower of Jesus! Lauren and Tony joined us on Moody Radio Florida with a whole bunch of encouragement from their new book, Uncommon Influence: Saying Yes to a Purposeful Life.
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Longtime friends Building Lasting Relationships' Dr. Clarence Shuler and Dr. Gary Chapman (The 5 Love Languages®) encouraged us from their new resource: Life-Changing Cross-Cultural Friendships: How You Can Help Heal Racial Divides, One Relationship at a Time
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Adventures, friendships, and faith-testers . . . all under the watchful eye of a great big God. Children’s author Amanda Cleary Eastep joined us to share about her middle-grade series the Tree Street Kids from Moody Publishers. Books 3 and 4 were released today!
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Imagine being imprisoned, beaten, or even worse, killed, if a Bible is found in your home. Imagine worshipping in a church service that you know could be bombed at any moment. Imagine being denied education or a job and struggling to survive. All because you believe in Jesus.
Today 1 out of every 8 Christians live in a country where they suffer some form of persecution. Today is Day of the Christian Martyr. According to church tradition, June 29th marks the martyrdom of the Apostle Paul. Christians around the world will take time today and throughout this weekend to honor the legacy of those who have sacrificed their lives for the advancement of the gospel. Our good friend Todd Nettleton from The Voice of the Martyrs joins the conversation. https://www.persecution.com/martyr/
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Good sermons, quiet times, and conversations with fellow believers excite and encourage us in the moment. But applying a sermon on Monday morning is difficult. Living in light of what you read at 7 a.m. can be difficult by 8 a.m. The joy of fellowship can give way to the frustration of isolation when you hang up the phone or part ways in the coffee shop parking lot. Pastor Kent Bass joins us to talk about a realistic Christianity.
https://www.acts29.com/Pastor-Dont-Give-Them-an-Unrealistic-Christianity/
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Our good friend Dr. John Coppes joins us each Tuesday morning to answer your medical questions on Moody Radio Florida. Here's a recent... um... highlight(?) 😂
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Today was the day to announce the winner of our Moody Radio Florida and Kurt and Kate Mornings opportunity to give Dad a fantastic Father’s Day gift: a $100 Topgolf gift card, Wingman Nation resources, plus goodies from Moody Radio.
Our winner shared this moving tribute, "My dad was murdered when I was 12. Thankfully I have God as my Heavenly Father. But, I would like to honor my husband who has been a loving dad and mentor to our kids & grandkids. Thank you and God Bless!"
Thank you Pastor Jay from Wingman Nation for being a part of our giveaway, and for joining us each Friday between 7–8 a.m. ET answering our Christian living questions. https://wingmannation.com/
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One of the most devastating experiences a family can go through is the death of a child. Bob Arnold joined us, sharing the intimate spiritual journey of his family's deepest pain and sorrow, and describing the desperate hope they clung to as they waited for God to take away their pain and answer their questions. The irony of this pain is that it grows; yet God meets their pain in ways you can’t imagine.
When the Circle is Broken: Our Journey Through Deep Sorrow and Surprising Joy in the Loss of Our Daughter
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When Craig Cooper and Walker Hayes met, Walker was an alcoholic atheist reeling from the backlash of a failed music career. Through their unlikely friendship, Craig's life demonstrated the love of Christ in a way that shattered Walker's misconceptions of Christianity, ultimately leading him down the path to a dramatic conversion. The two are now close as brothers, choosing to be next-door neighbors and ripped out the fence between their homes as a testament to the power of the gospel to break down barriers and unite people together in Christ. Doesn’t get much better than this! Their book Glad You're Here: Two Unlikely Friends Breaking Bread and Fences is one of the hottest Christian books out there right now, and Craig shares some behind-the-scenes stories with us. Listen now, on-demand. Learn more here: https://www.walkerandcraig.com/
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It was just another Saturday. Like many, the ten people who lost their lives in Buffalo, N.Y. over the weekend were simply running an errand at the grocery store. Instead, loved ones are left mourning as investigators comb through the evidence of what they describe as a racially motivated killing. Three others were wounded… a suspect is in custody. We’ve been praying for all of those impacted by this tragedy. Joining us is Pastor Edward Jackson from Friendship Baptist Church in Buffalo. So much to talk about.
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Dr. Juli Slattery says, “A wife’s greatest dilemma is that you want your husband to lead, but you want him to lead the way you tell him to. There is a tension between desperately wanting to build the hero in your husband and being too proud or afraid to trust him. And so we end up using our power to overpower our husbands.” Wow, sounds like we need to dive deeper into this—and we did, as Juli joined us. Listen now, on-demand.
https://www.authenticintimacy.com/resources/32339/a-womans-greatest-dilemma-part-2
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We’ve been praying about the situation in Ukraine since the Russian invasion in late February. Our friend Wayne Shepherd is on the ground there right now. Wayne is the host of FIRST PERSON which you can catch on Moody Radio Florida each Saturday at 3:30 pm ET. Wayne has an update for us from his work with Mission Eurasia and FEBC Eurasia.
https://missioneurasia.org/Ukraine-emergency-relief-fund/ https://www.febc.org/give-2/Ukraine-and-Russia-on-the-brink/
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Whether it’s news around the world or close to home, bad news of any kind can make you anxious. Yet, it’s possible to live life with hope and confidence amid disappointment, pain, and tragedies. Jesus offers Good News in a Bad News World! Pastor and author Ray Pritchard from Keep Believing Ministries dropped by to talk about An Anchor For the Soul: Help for the Present, Hope for the Future. Listen now, on-demand.
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POLITICO's Monday night publication of the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion—running nearly 100 pages—on overturning Roe v. Wade is a stunning development. On Tuesday the court confirmed the authenticity of the leaked draft and Chief Justice John Roberts has ordered an investigation into what he called an “egregious breach of that trust.”
Rebecca Klein, Executive Director at A Woman's Choice in Lakeland, joined us to take a closer look and to encourage us to pray. Listen now, on-demand.
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The Book of Job. Why would a book about a holy man falling prey to Satanic torment be something you'd want to read? Despite the initial fear the book induces, it’s extremely comforting and relevant for our understanding of trauma and suffering. Job shows that the worst still leads to the best. Don’t miss our conversation with Pierce Taylor Hibbs. Listen now, on-demand.
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On Friday's Kurt and Kate Mornings, we announced the BIG news: our Mother's Day Gift Basket winner!
Check out some of the sweet tributes that came in via the more than 1,000 entries:
"Mom is a kind, thoughtful and helpful woman who loves God!" – Irma from Winter Haven
"I truly thank God for my Mother as I don’t know where I’d be without her prayers, unconditional love, and being a true example of a woman of God!" – Lyssa from Naples
"My mother is my rock, she has inspired me to become the best person. My mother has struggled throughout her life and worked so hard for her family, it’s time to say thank you and give her something special." – Katrina from Lakewood Ranch
"She is always steady, rarely gets distracted with 'worldly' opinions. She loves and protects her family fiercely and tenderly. She asks for little and gives much!" – Jeffrey from Naples
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Dr. Clarke joins us to answer more relationship questions; plus he shares some of the top "lame excuses" to end a marriage, along with his "snappy" responses!
You'll find helpful resources—including his book, My Spouse Wants Out—on his website: https://www.DavidEClarkePhD.com/
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Isn't it time you said yes to God?
What's holding you back? The risk? The unknown? The unwillingness to shake up the comfortable status quo? Whatever it is, if you're not in God's best place, you're missing out on something great. The Lord is calling you into a Promised Land. But it's going to take some faith steps to get there.
Jenn Hand wants us to be able to say to God, "My yes is on the table." Not halfheartedly. Not half the time. Not halfway there. Jenn wants us to go all in with God—because God is all in for you.
Listen now, on-demand, and learn more in her encouraging book, My Yes Is on the Table: Moving from Fear to Faith – https://www.moodypublishers.com/my-yes-is-on-the-table/
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A recent CDC study confirmed what many of us feared during the pandemic: Kids suffered grave consequences. Joannie DeBrito joined Andrew and Kate to address mental health in our post-pandemic world, and to share about Focus on the Family'sAlive to Thrive prevention resource, addressing the suicide and mental health crisis among today’s young people.
Listen to Focus on the Family weeknights at 8:30 and Saturday afternoons at 2:30 on Moody Radio Florida.
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The Colson Center for Christian Worldview's annual conference is coming to Florida, May 13–15. At the Wilberforce Weekend you'll explore what it means to live a redeemed life in this cultural moment when so much seems broken. You can learn from dozens of inspiring speakers, hear personal stories of hope, and join insightful panel discussions with Q&A opportunities. There's also a bonus event on Thursday evening, May 12th, entitled, Preparing for a Post-Roe World. Brian Brown shares a preview of all the ministry with Andrew and Kate.
Listen to the BreakPoint commentary weekdays at 1:55 pm, and BreakPoint This Week Saturdays at 8:30 pm on Moody Radio Florida.
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How can we approach the subject of loss with the children in our life? Mark Gregston from Parenting Today’s Teens (Saturdays at 3 pm ET on Moody Radio Florida) has a wonderful resource you need to know about. It’s a book called “Where’s Stitch: When You Feel Like You’ve Lost Your Best Furry Friend”. Mark uses the death of a beloved pet as a way to help kids deal with grief. Might even help us too!
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Is your tween prepared for what's ahead? While moms may feel ill-equipped to navigate their daughters through the pressures of her tween years, studies show that parent-child connectedness is one of the main risk reducers for all the pressures tweens face. True Girl's Dannah Gresh drops by for a chat that might just be an answer to prayer for you or someone you know.
TRUE GIRL: Bringing Moms & Tween Girls Closer To Each Other & Closer To Christ www.mytruegirl.com | www.moodypublishers.com/authors/g/dannah-gresh
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We’re really excited to have one of our favorite writers back to talk about a new book! Kristin’s writing is not only meaningful and beautiful... it’s powerful. And memorable. She helps us to see God’s hand in the ordinary stuff of life. Trust us... you’ll love the Lord even more after this conversation. Kristin's new book is It Began on Washington Street: Tracing the Goodness of God Through All of Life and she blogs at https://the-palest-ink.com/
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The Ukraine refugee crisis has only accelerated as Russia's invasion continues. Our good friend Charles Morris of HAVEN Today joins us live from Poland. He's been at Ukraine's border to meet with volunteers and displaced families just arriving there. We're getting a firsthand look at what God is up to and how you can provide immediate assistance to these people! Learn more here: https://haventoday.org/series/Christ-Reigns
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Anyone can make predictions about the future. The real question is, "What does God have to say about it?" The end times is one of those areas of theology where people have many wild opinions. Don't get caught up in all the internet speculations and doomsday prognostications. The real place to find out about the future is the Word of God. In the new book from Moody Publishers—"What Does the Bible Say About the Future?"—radio host and prophecy expert Dr. Charlie Dyer offers us an insightful look at the end times that's grounded not in human fantasies but in the very revelation of God. The Bible actually does have a lot to say about the future. It's an important topic for us to study. So instead of taking our cues from the self-appointed prophets of today, let's let The Land and the Book's Dr. Charlie Dyer take us right back to Scripture.
https://www.moodypublishers.com/What-Does-the-Bible-Say-About-the-Future/
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The world has watched in horror as a peaceful nation has been brutally attacked by Russian forces. This story is very real to fellow Christian broadcaster Wayne Shepherd. Wayne is the host of “First Person” which you can catch on Moody Radio Florida, each Saturday at 3:30 pm. He has many Ukrainian and Russian friends. He shares some powerful stories and perspectives with us.
https://www.firstpersoninterview.com/voices-from-ukraine/
Wayne shares, "I volunteer as a Board member with two different Christian ministries which are deeply involved in Gospel work in both countries. Both Mission Eurasia and the Far East Broadcasting Company have personnel in Ukraine who are bravely doing outstanding work in difficult circumstances. Both need your support."
https://www.missioneurasia.org/ | https://www.febc.org/ https://www.moodyradio.org/relief/ukraine/
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Can you believe the Sarasota Prayer Breakfast has been around for nearly 50 years? Pretty impressive.. and inspiring. Jan Solomon joins us to share about this year’s gathering on Thursday, March 17. https://sarasotaprayerbreakfast.com/
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Pastor Jim Scudder from the radio program InGrace dropped by the studio to chat a bit. He's visiting the Tampa Bay area for a reason: it's the Gather InGrace event coming up Saturday afternoon, March 5, at Calvary Community Church near the Tampa airport. He'll be talking about the "End Times" and we've got a preview for you!
You can hear InGrace with Jim Scudder, Jr. each weeknight at 10:30, and InGrace Weekend Sunday evenings at 6:30, on Moody Radio Florida. http://www.ingraceradio.com/
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Russia's attack on Ukraine. We've all been praying about this crisis. For the Lord to redeem this situation by drawing many people to Himself. That Ukrainians and Russians discover that Jesus is the only true source of peace, safety, comfort, truth, and freedom. That our brothers and sisters in Christ will be protected from harm and be able to minister to others. And also… that Christian broadcasters in this area will be able to encourage believers and share the gospel in this crisis. One of those broadcast ministries is the Far East Broadcasting Company. There are 7 FEBC radio stations in Ukraine. Our good friend Ed Cannon is the president of FEBC and he joins us with an update. You'll find additional details here: https://www.febc.org/2022/02/24/ukraine-stories-and-videos-live-updates/
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Kurt and Kate are still on the mend, but nevertheless having some fun! Plus, #RelationshipWednesday's Dr. David E. Clarke gives us a preview of this coming weekend's "I Still Do" Relationship Conference in Lakeland. You'll find details about the event and others on our Community Calendar page: www.moodyradio.org/mrf-cc
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Artist Makoto Fujimura notes, "Leadership is an art form that requires—especially in recent times full of disruptions—imagination, risk-taking, and intuition, to be guided toward enduring fruitfulness."
Author Roger Parrott joined Kurt and Kate turning leadership on its head, and showing how unexpected opportunities—the ones you may be missing—are the key, seeing God-directed results like never before!
Opportunity Leadership: Stop Planning and Start Getting Results from Moody Publishers.
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Make plans to join us in Tampa on Saturday afternoon, March 5th, as Pastor Jim Scudder, Jr. will be sharing "Are we living in the end times?" It'll be an exciting event with live music, refreshments, and a gift for every family that attends. Learn more and get your complimentary tickets today: www.ingrace.us/gather
You can hear InGrace with Jim Scudder, Jr. each weeknight at 10:30, and InGrace Weekend Sunday evenings at 6:30, on Moody Radio Florida.
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The Gospel isn't a formula you apply to your life; it's the Story you're meant to inhabit. The Colson Center for Christian Worldview's S. Michael Craven joined us with encouragement to take a deep dive into Christian worldview and become the kind of believer who understands how creation, fall, redemption, and restoration all go together to form the only true Story of the world. And then to live it here and now. https://colsonfellows.org/
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An abusive relationship isn't a place to stay . . . get safe and then decide what to do next! David E. Clarke, Ph.D. joined us for Relationship Wednesday offering help to break free from the cycle you're in. Only from a safe distance can you assess, with God's help, where your marriage needs to go.
Dr. Clarke provides a process for you in his book, "Enough is Enough: A Step-by-Step Plan to Leave an Abusive Relationship with God's Help" which includes practical advice as well as biblical guidance. Be encouraged in the midst of your struggle!
Links: https://www.DavidEClarkePhD.com/ https://www.moodypublishers.com/Enough-is-Enough/
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Whether you've been married six months or sixty years, every marriage can use a boost. Guess what? Dr. Gary Chapman is coming back to the Tampa Bay area on Saturday, February 12th with his popular one-day conference—based on The 5 Love Languages® from Moody Publishers—to help you love better and grow closer in your relationship. https://www.5lovelanguages.com/events
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It's Relationship Wednesday with biblical counselor Laurel Slade-Waggoner filling in for Dr. David E. Clarke.
Have you ever asked yourself this question: “How can I stay sane and strong as this narcissist in my life is trying to control and abuse me?” Laurel joins us once again with some guidance on how we can avoid letting their crazy make us crazy!
Resource: Don't Let Their Crazy Make You Crazy
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Do you feel too busy to pray? Then you're invited to find REST in God's loving presence. Let's face it: we all know we should be praying more. And we genuinely try to make it happen! But before we know it, the day's worries and demands often distract us from conversation with God, and we're left wondering why we don't hear from Him. It happens to all of us. Asheritah Ciuciu says there's a way to ease the pressure of your spiritual to-do list. The key? Prayers that will focus your mind and heart on Scripture. Resource from Moody Publishers – Prayers of REST: Daily Prompts to Slow Down and Hear God's Voice
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What if you don't have a calling from God . . but callings? Often we think of our calling as a singular moment of divine purpose revealed to us in young adulthood and static for the rest of our lives. But consider how God usually works. He created the cosmos in six successive days. Might He not also have six seasons of calling for the lives of His people? Brian Sanders has taken a deep dive into this and joins us with an overview from his book, The 6 Seasons of Calling: Discovering Your Purpose in Each Stage of Life, from Moody Publishers.
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We become our habits. And our kids become us. This is why carefully choosing the habits of our household is one of the most significant things we can do for our children's spiritual formation. Justin Earley joins us to talk about discovering simple habits and easy-to-implement daily rhythms that help us find meaning beyond the chaos of family life. The goal? To create a home where kids and parents alike practice how to love God and each other.
Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms
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"Memorizing Scripture strengthens your faith because it repeatedly reinforces the truth, often just when you need to hear it again." — Donald Whitney
So true!! Maybe this year one of your goals is to internalize God's Word. We spend some time with "The Bible Memory Man" Prof. Tom Meyer. He's memorized 20 complete books of the Bible.
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We hate to admit it, but after years of reading the same Luke 2 story of Christmas, we get a little bored—we lose some of the awe we ought to have when discussing the greatest miracle in history. That’s why we need to take a fresh look at the Christmas story by getting to know the minor characters that played a part in Jesus’ birth, such as Zechariah and Elizabeth, the Shepherds, and Herod.
As you slow down, engage your imagination, and enter into the stories of these women and men, you'll see the most important character—Jesus Christ—with new eyes. Break free from the familiar, and discover something you never knew about the story you've always heard.
Helping us do that is our friend Daniel Darling. We love his book, The Characters of Christmas: The Unlikely People Caught Up in the Story of Jesus.
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Worship is more than a song we sing at church on Sundays. Worshipping God should be a natural extension of everything we do whether we're in church, serving, praying, at work or at home.
Visit www.moodyradio.org/resources/A-Life-of-Worship for helpful ideas on how to begin living a life of worship.
Keith and Kristyn Getty have a new album out. It's called Confessio and basically, it's a diary of hymns and songs that highlight the musical and spiritual roots that continue to call us to the ancient paths. Keith joined us to chat a bit.
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Less than 2% of Mongolians identify as Christian. Some of the larger cities have pockets of Christians — especially those with a Mongolian Christian radio station — but there are many other unreached cities. Mongolia is full of people searching for hope who have few opportunities to hear the Gospel. But today you can help bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to these unreached cities in Mongolia! Together, we can let them hear!
In partnership with FEBC, Moody Radio listeners around America are coming together to provide the funds to build 11 radio stations in 11 different Mongolian cities. Your generous gift will help build out the 11 stations and provide things like: $30 will fund an entire morning of Bible teaching on a new station $40 will put a fix-tuned radio in the hands of a new listener in Mongolia $70 will put a full day of Gospel broadcasting on one new station $490 will provide for a full week of Gospel broadcasting on a new station
Will you make a gift to directly accelerate the Great Commission in Mongolia? Your generosity will help reach thousands of Mongolians for Christ!
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Is there a holier moment than when a preacher steps into the pulpit and opens the Scriptures before the people of the Lord? A.W. Tozer certainly understood the gravity and sanctity of that moment. His pulpit prayers reflect the holy awe that he experienced as he stood before God and the gathered congregation.
Although Tozer fans are familiar with his writings and sermons, now for the first time, Approaching the Almighty collects the prayers that Tozer offered as he stepped into the pulpit to preach.
Phil Shappard, a former Moody Radio manager who remastered many audiotapes of A.W. Tozer's sermons, has collected and transcribed almost two hundred prayers that reveal the great preacher's intimate walk with God. Learn more and listen now, on-demand.
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Operation Christmas Child uses a simple shoebox gift as an opportunity to share the love of Jesus Christ. Since 1993, over 188 million shoebox gifts have been collected for children in over 160 countries and territories. Now more than ever, children need hope and joy! In 2021, Operation Christmas Child hopes to collect enough shoebox gifts to reach another 9.7 million children. Pack a shoebox and drop it off during National Collection Week, November 15–22! Locations and more information are available at www.samaritanspurse.org/occ
At age 13, living in an orphanage in Mexico, Veronica received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift. She joins us with the rest of the story!
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Imagine being imprisoned, beaten, or even worse, killed, if a Bible is found in your home. Imagine worshipping in a church service that you know could be bombed at any moment. Imagine being denied education or a job and struggling to survive. All because you believe in Jesus. Today, 1 out of every 8 Christians live in a country where they suffer some form of persecution. Sunday, November 7, is the International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians. It's an opportunity to remember, pray for, and support our brothers and sisters.
Our good friend Todd Nettleton from The Voice of the Martyrs joins the conversation. Todd is host of The Voice of the Martyrs Radio, heard Saturdays at 8 p.m. on Moody Radio Florida, and the author of When Faith is Forbidden: 40 Days on the Frontlines with Persecuted Christians from Moody Publishers.
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Have you ever heard of a Judgement House? It's a walk-through drama that presents the truth of people's choices versus the consequences of those decisions both in this life and the next. It's an effective tool to present the gospel and give individuals the opportunity to choose a personal and saving relationship with Jesus Christ.
The Judgement House is coming to Calvary Church Seminole Campus, November 5–7. Tom and Chris joined us in the studio with a preview. Behind the Family Portrait: A Daughter Reaches Out To A Father Drifting Away, is this year's live performance. Listen now, on-demand.
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Redeeming Productivity's Reagan Rose joined us to discuss his recent article, How Personal Policies Can Help You Fight Decision Fatigue. He explains, "Every time you have to make a choice, you drain your willpower reserves. But by having a few personal policies you can slice through swaths of decisions with little effort. It saves you from the energy-depleting hand wringing that often accompanies even small choices." Listen now, on-demand.
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We love A.W. Tozer around here! He’s one of our favorite Christian authors. Mr. Tozer went home to be with the Lord in 1963 but his writings continue to challenge, encourage, and uplift believers in our generation. He was kind of like a modern-day prophet.
Tozer expert and our former co-worker here at Moody Radio, Phil Shappard joined us to Talk Tozer (TozerTalks.com!) and give an overview of Moody Publishers' new release, The Pursuit of God: A 31-Day Experience.
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Bill Barnett of Storytellers Creative Arts is back with us to talk about how the arts have radically changed over the past year. Also, there's something very cool happening that you need to know about: the Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs Concert—a joyful celebration of timeless, treasured music is happening in Naples in a matter of days. We've got the details!
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Sharing the gospel with those who don't know Jesus as their Lord and Savior...yet. Many of us have a hard time doing this. Not because we don’t want to. We just don't know how to get the ball rolling. We're intimidated. What if… They think I’m weird? A religious fanatic?I might offend them. On and on it goes. Many times we simply talk ourselves out of it. And Satan gives us a thumbs up from the sidelines. Then we feel guilty. And discouraged. The good folks at Evangelism Explosion International are ready to help! John Sorenson leads the ministry and he joins us with an overview of an upcoming training event in Tampa on Saturday, November 6th called Equip America.
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Evil is real. But are demons still active? Can evil inhabit humans? Is exorcism real? Also: can we use suspense, end times, or even horror movies as a witnessing tool? Investigative journalist, author, and podcaster Billy Hallowell drops by to join in this conversation.
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Author, pastor, Bible publisher, and good friend Dr. Philip Nation joined us to answer some Bible and Christian living questions. Always so much to talk about with him!
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Trials and afflictions are not uncommon aspects of life in a broken world. But what's uncommon is to witness people go through those difficulties with their hearts at rest. What's uncommon is seeing people trust God instead of living crippled by fear, worry, and distress. Pastor Erik Reed of Knowing Jesus Ministries joins us. He shares the lessons he learned through raising, and eventually burying, his son who battled medical issues throughout his life. There's real hope for learning how to trust in the Lord in the midst of life's greatest uncertainties and pains!
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Here's a quotable quote from Pastor Bobby Jamieson:
"Everybody wants to be a servant until they get treated like one."
Ouch. A servant attitude is all about humility. It's the Jesus way really. Bobby joins us for a deep dive on this.
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Fun from Moody Radio Florida's #FallShare2021 with Kurt, Kate, Andrew, and JB! After meeting a Share goal, Kurt promised to dance the "Chicken Dance" with Hashtag the rubber chicken 😂 plus, we squeeze in some Just Joshin' fun with Trucker Mike, Trucker Terry, and Engineer Josh 😄
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Sitting in for Fridays with Philip this week is our good friend Pastor Jay Dennis from Lakeland, Florida. Jay is co-founder of Wingman Nation, a national men's ministry that assists in the development and creation of men's groups in the local church. He also shared an overview of their Full Throttle Men's Rally coming up on Saturday, October 23rd.
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Moody Bible Institute (MBI) is excited to partner with Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) on a new documentary that is coming to theaters and churches this fall. The film, Ends of the Earth, gives viewers a face-to-face look at remote villages, breathtaking landscapes, and the incredible people who are willing to risk it all to follow Jesus' command to bring the gospel to the ends of the earth. MBI's Mark Jobe and MAF's David Holsten share an overview of this incredible film, out in theaters for two nights: October 18 & 21. https://www.endsoftheearthmovie.com/
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Dr. Clarence Shuler (a.k.a The Love Doctor) is the President/CEO of BLR: Building Lasting Relationships. For nearly 35 years, Clarence and his wife Brenda have conducted marriage, discipleship, men's, women's, and single seminars internationally. They are members of the FamilyLife Weekend To Remember marriage conference speaker team; and Clarence speaks with Dr. Gary Chapman at his Date Night events and The Five Love Languages marriage conferences.
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Giving = Joy. Would you agree with that equation? Rob West from Moody Radio's MoneyWise Live program (weekdays at 4 pm ET on Moody Radio Florida) joins us to talk about that and so much more! "...remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'" (Acts 20:35 NASB).
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What in the world is God up to? Short answer: A lot! These stories need to see the light of day. This weekend…Sunday at 6 pm ET… a new program is joining the lineup here at Moody Radio Florida. It's called Missions Today. Our good friend Collin Lambert is the host.
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Our friend Lewis from Lakeland shared Chris' story on Facebook about the generosity he received when purchasing a used washer and dryer. We talked about this, got to hear some of your phone calls about gratitude, plus author and columnist Stan Guthrie joined in too.
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It's National Coffee Day!!! We have to celebrate this!!! We absolutely LOVE what Dignity Roasters is all about. They roast fantastic coffee and use their revenue to help those in need get back on their feet. Based in Ocala, Florida, Dignity Roasters gives those who are struggling a chance to work and earn what they need. You see… Ken and Wendy Kebrdle felt the Lord prompting them to travel the country for more than four years in an RV. They visited soup kitchens and sat under bridges to see what life is really like for those in distress. That was the beginning and WOW... God has really blessed their efforts! Wendy drops by for a visit.
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We're honoring Moody Radio Florida's Pierre Chestang. He's retiring this week to transition from bi-vocational pastoring to full-time pastoring at The Bridge Worship Community in Valrico, Florida. Stepping into the role of station manager will be Andrew Leuthold who currently serves as our Operations Director, and co-host of Music for Sunday. This morning we got to hear from some staff and friends.
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Everyone thinks you've got it together. But inside, you're asking, "Am I enough?" No matter how good we look to others, the nagging voice of self-doubt is hard to shake. We ask questions like:• If people really knew me would they still accept me?• Will I be rejected when I can't perform?• Can I pull this off?• What if I end up alone?• Am I missing out on what life should be because I can't shake this fear?If you find yourself having thoughts like these, Erica Wiggenhorn wants to lead you to freedom. Resource from Moody Publishers – Letting God Be Enough: Why Striving Keeps You Stuck & How Surrender Sets You Free
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The Bible is full of great truths for our lives . . . and also, if we're being honest, a lot of mysteries that we don't understand. You've probably wondered about these questions many times. You'd like good answers. Just keep it short and sweet. But where can you turn for reliable guidance? Dr. Michael Rydelink, beloved Moody Bible Institute professor and host of Moody Radio's Open Line (Saturdays from 10–noon ET), answers the questions that listeners often ask him in 50 Most Important Bible Questions from Moody Publishers.
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide is the nation's tenth leading cause of death, and in 2020 alone nearly 45,000 people in the US died by suicide, with thousands more attempting to take their own lives. Countless others experience suicidal ideation due to depression, anxiety, addiction, and more, living for years in silent misery. The sad truth is that someone you know may be suffering. Our good friend Dr. Gregory Jantz is back to talk about what to do, what to say, and how to intervene if you suspect a friend or loved one is considering suicide. We talk about signs and symptoms, understanding the causes, and building the courage to step up and speak out. Resource – So Much to Live For: How to Provide Help and Hope to Someone Considering Suicide
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Detective J. Warner Wallace listened to a pastor talk about Jesus and wondered why anyone would think Jesus was a person of interest. He was skeptical of the Bible, but he'd investigated several "no-body, missing person" cases in which there was no crime scene, no physical evidence, and no victim's body. He successfully identified and convicted the killers in these cases, even without evidence from the scene. Could the historical life and actions of Jesus be investigated in the same way? Could the truth about Jesus be uncovered even without a body or a crime scene? J. Warner joins us for a faith-building conversation you don’t want to miss! Resource:Person of Interest: Why Jesus Still Matters in a World that Rejects the Bible
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Moody Radio's Pierre Chestang is retiring at the end of September to move from bi-vocational pastoring to full-time pastoring at The Bridge Worship Community in Valrico, Florida. Stepping into the role of station manager will be Andrew Leuthold who currently serves as our Operations Director, and co-host of Music for Sunday. This morning we got to hear from both men as they shared some behind-the-scenes stories, plus what will not be changing at Moody Radio Florida.
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When Engineer Josh is doing maintenance at our Lakeland transmitter site, he sometimes has to blow out a bunch of hot air. Last week we asked for your help on naming it, and the votes are in. The winner is: Fanny McCool! 😄 This week's Just Joshin' fun with Trucker Mike, Trucker Terry, and Engineer Josh was all fan-related.
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Take your marriage to the next level at FamilyLife's Weekend to Remember® Marriage Getaway in Tampa (October 1–3). This is more than just an escape from your busy schedule for a romantic weekend for you and your spouse. This is your chance to discover exactly how incredible your marriage can be by gaining new insights into God’s perfect plan for married life. You'll learn to connect with your spouse more intimately, understand God's blueprints for a wonderful marriage, and draw from the experience and advice of leading marriage experts like Pastor Jim Davis and his wife Angela. You can hear FamilyLife Today® each weekday at 2 pm ET on Moody Radio Florida.
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Are you struggling with a challenge in a particular relationship today? Dr. David E. Clarke joins us for Relationship Wednesday.
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Somewhere along the way, the Christianity you knew began to crumble. You began to suspect your faith was misplaced. Disillusionment set in. Churches hurt you. Their people failed you. Christian institutions were exposed as fake. And in it all, God was silent. Is He gone? Or is God really there, waiting for you to find Him instead of the counterfeits? If you're walking this difficult spiritual path, Lina AbuJamra understands you. After experiencing the near deconstruction of her own faith, Lina had to rebuild something more solid when the faith she once knew let her down. She joins us for a very important and encouraging conversation! Get helpful resources and enter to win a copy of Fractured Faith: Finding Your Way Back to God in an Age of Deconstruction (by 9/19) here: www.moodyradio.org/resources/broken-faith/
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It's National Truck Driver Appreciation Week! We love truck drivers on this show. Let's show the guys and gals behind the wheel how grateful we are for their service. Plus, we squeeze in some Just Joshin' fun with Trucker Mike, Trucker Terry, and Engineer Josh 😄
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Sitting in for Philip Nation this week is our good friend Jay Dennis! He answers your Christian living questions... wide-open phones. Anything on your heart regarding your life? Your walk with Jesus? Pick up the phone and call or text in the 7 am ET hour.
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Author and columnist Stan Guthrie joined us to talk about employment, plus his encounter with one of the most notorious of the New Atheists, Christopher Hitchens.
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No matter what you might have heard, God didn't mandate a divine way to date. What He did do, in the Bible, is lay out principles for wise and healthy relational living among believers. His boundaries for us are wise and good. But exactly how you apply God's principles to your dating life is up to you to figure out. All you need is guidance, not micromanagement. There isn't one "Christian" way to date. But there are ways that Christians should handle themselves while dating . . . and those are the truths to live by. Relationship and conflict resolution specialist Eric Demeter joins us.Resource from Moody Publishers:How Should a Christian Date? It's Not as Complicated as You Think
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Author and columnist Stan Guthrie joined us with a look at some outstanding Christian leaders including Chuck Colson, Joni Eareckson Tada, Mark Jobe, and Corrie ten Boom. Plus your responses to Stan's question, "Using just two words, what is God saying to you in the silence?"
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Are you struggling with a challenge in a particular relationship today? Dr. David E. Clarke joins us for Relationship Wednesday.
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What if someone tried to abduct your child or grandchild? A mom in Texas who had a chilling encounter with suspected child sex traffickers has a powerful story to share. They attempted to abduct her 2-year-old daughter. Amanda Florczykowski joins us to share what she believes every parent needs to know so they can protect their children. You can connect, find community, and read her blog at AmandaFlo.com
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On this National Grief Awareness Day, we think it's important to pause and have a real, biblical, Christ-centered conversation about grief. Kim Erickson joins us. When Kim's three-year-old son tragically passed away, she found plenty of resources on grieving. She says what she really needed, though, "was someone who would give me advice for living, not just grieving . . . How do I get through the grocery store without crying? What do I do with my son's things? When will my mind stop replaying the emergency room scene?" Don't miss her book from Moody Publishers, "Surviving Sorrow: A Mother's Guide to Living with Loss".
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Lt. Col. (ret) Dr. Damon Friedman joined us for a conversation about the devastating news around the collapse of Afghanistan. He is a combat decorated veteran who served four combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of the Global War on Terrorism. In 2011 Dr. Friedman established SOF Missions with a focus on empowering warriors to find purpose and be resilient. SOF Missions aims to raise awareness of the veteran suicide epidemic and provide a solution through customized holistic treatment plans that help warriors and their families deal with the scars of war.
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Have you tried buying a house in this current crazy real estate market? Have you sold one? It's no big secret that the price of homes has skyrocketed in the past year. Many properties get dozens of offers and bidding wars are common. Homes have been selling way above listing price. Are we in a housing bubble? Is a market correction on the way? Should I buy now or wait? What about the rental market? We've got an expert (who is also a follower of Jesus) with us to tackle these questions and so much more!
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Vaneetha Risner contracted polio as an infant, was misdiagnosed, and lived with widespread paralysis. She lived in and out of the hospital for ten years and, after each stay, would return to a life filled with bullying. When she became a Christian, though, she thought things would get easier, and they did: carefree college days, a dream job in Boston, and an MBA from Stanford where she met and married a classmate. But life unraveled. Again. She had four miscarriages. Her son died because of a doctor's mistake. And Vaneetha was diagnosed with post-polio syndrome, meaning she would likely become a quadriplegic. And then her husband betrayed her and moved out, leaving her to raise two adolescent daughters alone. This was not the abundant life she thought God had promised her. But, as Vaneetha discovered, everything she experienced was designed to draw her closer to Christ as she discovered "that intimacy with God in suffering can be breathtakingly beautiful."
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Many women and men trapped in sexual sin believe willpower is the key to overcoming temptation, but your shaky self-discipline doesn't have to be the source of your strength. Our guest in the 8 am ET hour is Pastor Garrett Kell. His new book is Pure In Heart: Sexual Sin and the Promises of God. Garret is very candid about his own struggles and he talks about life-long transformation that comes from the supernatural power of the Savior and the support of a local church. He offers profound insights into Jesus's teachings on purity and provides long-term strategies for your own pathway to freedom. If you or someone you know struggles with sexual sin.. you can't miss this!
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We've been watching the tragic situation in and around Kabul, Afghanistan with the chaotic evacuation of U.S. citizens, allies, and at-risk Afghans; plus we've been following the situation in Haiti with the devastating 7.2-magnitude earthquake on August 14th, Tropical Storm Grace sweeping over the ravaged landscape—hampering the search and rescue mission—and perils of getting aid in. As vice president of programs and government relations, Ken Isaacs oversees all international relief projects for Samaritan's Purse, and he joins us with updates.
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Prison Fellowship is partnering with Moody Bible Institute to create a series of devotionals based on Moody's popular Today in the Word daily devotional. With this new partnership, Moody and Prison Fellowship will produce two distinctive, 120-day Today in the Word devotionals—one for men and one for women—that will include testimonials, a Bible study through the four gospels, and discussion questions.
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On this National Aviation Day we wanted to reconnect with our good friends at Agape Flights based in Venice. Hundreds of mission partners rely on Agape Flights to transport the mail and supplies they need while living and working on the mission field in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, the Bahamas, and Cuba. So much is going on in these places! Allen Speer joins us in the 7 am hour for an update.
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With the Taliban taking control, life is likely to get tougher for the country's small community of believers. International Christian Concern says "What small hope there was for religious freedom in the former government has now all but dissipated." Daniel Patterson of the Southern Baptist Convention says "Clearly, a humanitarian crisis is unfolding and both prayer and immediate action are urgently needed." Author and columnist Stan Guthrie joined us in the 8 am hour to talk about what's going on right now in Afghanistan and to share prayer requests.
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Helping singles choose their dating team. Dating expert and author Lisa Anderson remembers the day she had to fire her mom from her dating team. Her mom's offense? Trying to set Lisa up with a man at her church — whom she had never met. As a firm believer in having the right people on your team to navigate relationships, Lisa has found there really is an art to the set-up. And to complicate matters, the dating process has changed considerably in just one generation. Lisa drops by for a lively conversation in the 8 am hour! Ladies, check out Moody Radio's ReNew Conference coming up September 18th. ReNew is a one-day women's conference with in-depth biblical insight and inspiring worship. Go deeper as our gifted speakers and guests share about their brokenness and lessons from life. You'll be transformed by the Word and learn fresh ways to influence your community, your church, your home.
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Kate had a strange dream about the King of a beautiful island who decided to brew a pot of coffee. And then.. well.. something strange happened. We asked you to interpret the possible meaning of this riveting dream. Check it out! ☕
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Darby Strickland joins us to talk about an issue that grieves a good number of wives. She writes this: "Over the last few weeks, I have had several conversations with wives who were feeling guilt-ridden. Each feared that failing to meet their husband's expectations for sex would push their husbands to satisfy their desires in sinful ways. This fear might seem extreme, but the belief that wives are responsible for keeping their husbands from sexual sin is more common than you might think, so I want to draw attention to it." That's exactly what we're going to do. Make plans to be with us.
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Need encouragement to pray? John Calvin once said that "Nothing is better adapted to excite us to prayer than a full conviction that we shall be heard." That's why Jesus said things like: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened (Matt. 7:7–8). These unblushing promises are meant to encourage us to pray. But they also raise an obvious question. How do we explain it when we've asked, but it sure doesn't seem like we've received? We've sought, but we haven't yet found. We've knocked, and the door is still shut. How do we explain unanswered prayers given Jesus's claim that "everyone who asks receives"? We talk about it with Pastor Justin Dillehay.
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A lot of us have this idealized vision of a productive life in which our time is perfectly balanced, we always finish our tasks, and we end the day satisfied with ourselves. But that dream rarely lines up with reality, and an unfinished to-do list is the most stinging reminder of how frequently we fall short of even our least ambitious goals. Our good friend Reagan Rose from Redeeming Productivity is back to offer us a few tips and lots of encouragement.
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The great British Pastor Charles Spurgeon was known as the "Prince of Preachers." Even though he went to heaven almost 130 years ago.. he's still encouraging believers today through his many printed sermons and numerous books. If you've never read anything by him or about him.. you have no idea how much good stuff you're missing! Moody Publishers has two new books out that make Spurgeon accessible to a new generation: Spurgeon on the Power of Scripture and Spurgeon on the Priority of Prayer. We combined those with two Spurgeon books by our good friend Ray Rhodes in today's Spurgeon Prize Pack. Congrats to our five winners of these four books. Ray joined us for some good conversation in the 8 am ET hour too. He's an expert on the life of Charles and Susie Spurgeon. Ray's books are Susie: The Life and Legacy of Susannah Spurgeon, wife of Charles H. Spurgeon and Yours, till Heaven: The Untold Love Story of Charles and Susie Spurgeon.
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Author, pastor, Bible publisher, and good friend Philip Nation joins us each Friday in the 7 am ET hour. Always so much to talk about with him. Anything on your heart regarding your life? Your walk with Jesus? Theology? Pick up the phone and call or text: 1-888-777-6810.
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What does it look like for a Christian to live a balanced life that honors God? Have you found a pace in your own life? Or does busyness, overwork, and stress threaten you with burnout? Exhaustion, spiritual apathy, and burnout are not signs of how important and significant our life is, as our culture might lead us to believe. Instead, they're warning signs that we need to turn to God for daily help in how to steward our lives and our days. Eliza Huie joins us for a conversation that just might be an answer to prayer for you!
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Author Seth Lewis joins us from Ireland. He writes this: "I don't know who does the dishes at the Avengers HQ. I don't know when they eat, or what. I'm also not sure how many bathrooms the Millennium Falcon has, but if I had to guess, it's probably one small one with drain clogging issues and I bet Han Solo has to wait a long time for Chewbacca to wash his hair. I guess we'll never know, though, because the movies don't tell us." We talk about The Scenes They Leave Out—the ordinary nature of life.
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You may think you're too old to run fast, but you're not too old to run well. When the lead runner starts his final lap in a long-distance race, the starter fires his pistol for the second time. This signals the start of the gun lap—the last chance to leave it all out on the track. Robert Wolgemuth joins us for an honest and encouraging conversation for guys who are running their last lap, or younger men who are looking ahead to their gun lap and want to live the rest of their lives with purpose and strength.
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Lament is how you live between the poles of a hard life and trusting God's goodness. Lament is how we bring our sorrow to God—but it is a neglected dimension of the Christian life for many believers today. We need to recover the practice of honest spiritual struggle that gives us permission to vocalize our pain and wrestle with our sorrow. Lament avoids trite answers and quick solutions, progressively moving us toward deeper worship and trust. Exploring how the Bible—through the psalms of lament and the book of Lamentations—gives voice to our pain, Mark Vroegop invites us to grieve, struggle, and tap into the rich reservoir of grace and mercy God offers in the darkest moments of our lives.
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Cuba is in crisis. Critics have been rounded up in droves. Cuba is seeing the largest protest and civil unrest it's faced in decades. And yet the gospel breaks through. How? Our good friend Charles Morris, host of HAVEN Today here on Moody Radio Florida, joins us with the details. Plus, author and columnist Stan Guthrie joins us to discuss summer reading recommendations. Kate points us to 75 Must-Read Books for Christians from Moody Publishers.
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When God opens a door for us to share the gospel with someone… why do the words stick in our throat when there's nothing more important to share than hope in Christ? Could the problem be unbelief? Not on their part.. but on ours?
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What’s Up Doc? Our good friend Dr. John Coppes joins us in the 7 am hour to answer your medical questions. He's Associate Director of Medical Education International, a ministry of Christian Medical & Dental Associations.
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Blogger Andrea Sanborn joins us to talk about encountering God in ordinary.. and yet special places. Yep.. actual physical places. It's the Lord's presence that makes the difference, isn’t it? Can you name a place where God met you?
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It's Relationship Wednesday with Dr. David Clarke. Are you struggling with a challenge in a particular relationship today? Our phones are wide open: 888-777-6810.
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A lot of us are on the road again! For some it's across the country... for others, it's across the state... or maybe even across town. We take a look at travel trends this summer with AAA Florida's Mark Jenkins. Resource: https://TripTik.AAA.com/ Register now to win a trip for four to Washington D.C. along with admission to the Museum of the Bible (August 27–29). https://www.moodyradio.org/resources/On-the-Road-Again/
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Hell, we reason, just doesn't sound like a good God. Especially when we've redefined goodness. Some preachers won't preach hell — not because they don't believe in it, but because they find it impolite and untoward. It is the disagreeable part about God, the part to obscure. And in obscuring the bad news it is no wonder so many churches in the West have forgotten the good. It makes less sense. Man's chief problem, they assume, is lack of success, scarcity of happiness; therefore, our message ought to be 7 Steps to a Victorious Whatever. And thus we offer shiny new laws that only increase the trespass (Romans 5:20). But Jesus was not skittish about preaching hell. He knew the stakes couldn't be higher. Author, Pastor, and Professor Jared Wilson is back with us to talk about what many of us don't want to talk about.
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Today marks the 60th year of broadcasting for WKES, our Central Florida station! Ruth Dinwiddie joins us. She's been with Moody Radio for 61 years this month, and here at Moody Radio Florida since 1991! Learn more about our history: www.MoodyRadio.org/WKES-60th-Anniversary
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It's Relationship Wednesday with Dr. David Clarke. Are you struggling with a challenge in a particular relationship today? Our phones are wide open: 1-888-777-6810. Plus, do Christians need a “come to Jesus” moment over their flippant use of the “H-word”? Heresy is the word we're thinking about. Classically defined, heresy is “used to describe those theological errors so serious that it would deprive one of salvation.” When we stray from that definition we can get in the ditch real quick. Author and blogger Blake Long joins us to talk about it and his book, Gospel Smugness: Displaying Christlike Character in Evangelism. When you give, you help listeners hear the good news on Moody Radio, introducing some to Jesus for the very first time. And, together, we are encouraging believers everywhere to live out their faith so all can see! We won't stop until the whole world knows! Join us with a gift today
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What's Up Doc? Our good friend Dr. John Coppes joins us in the 7 am ET hour to answer your medical questions. Call or text us: 888-777-6810.
Plus, by mid-century, most societies worldwide—and not just in Europe—will have far fewer children, and their age profiles will be rising steeply. Populations will contract. So.. what impact will this have on Christianity? On our churches? Philip Jenkins has written a book about it called Fertility and Faith: The Demographic Revolution and the Transformation of World Religions. He joins us in the 8 am ET hour.
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Matthew West released a tongue-in-cheek song and video for Father's Day a few days ago. It's called Modest Is Hottest and in it, his daughters are getting a little fatherly advice. Some are laughing, and others are sharing some seriously hot takes on this. This morning we heard from a number of you and Stan Guthrie too.
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One of my (Kurt's) favorite books of all time is The Land Between. Pastor Jeff Manion uses the biblical story of the Israelite's journey through the Sinai desert as a metaphor for being in an undesired time of transition. After enduring generations of slavery in Egypt, the descendants of Jacob travel through the desert (the land between) toward their new home in Canaan. They crave the food of their former home in Egypt and despise their present environment. They are unable to go back and incapable of moving forward. Their reactions provide insight and guidance on how to respond to God during our own seasons of difficult transition. Jeff joins us for a conversation that you just can't miss! Resource – The Land Between: Finding God in Difficult Transitions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our good friend Dr. John Coppes joins us in the 7 am ET hour to answer your medical questions. Call or text us: 1-888-777-6810. Plus: Peter and his brother Andrew were business partners and seasoned fishermen. And yet, despite their years of experience and skill, each toss of the net was a new act of faith. Would they pull in enough for the day? Does your life feel like that? You're consistently casting out your nets, and dragging them back empty. Don't miss an encouraging conversation in the 8 am ET hour with Cara Ray. When Reeling In Empty Nets Means You're Doing Everything Right. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kurt shared a news story about Baby Shark, plus Moody Bible Institute's Dr. Jim Coakley joined us for more Bible Q&A. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From the beginning, Scripture tells of a God who created the heavens and earth. It tells how He made the sea and land, the rosebud and beetle. But what might the heavens and earth tell us were we to listen to them? What wonders might the birds and flowers share? What might we discover of order, chaos, beauty, and unabashed grace? We talk about it with author Hannah Anderson. Resource from Moody Publishers – Turning of Days: Lessons from Nature, Season, and Spirit
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What if we lived in a world where every woman with an unplanned pregnancy always felt empowered to choose life for her unborn baby? To create that kind of change, it'll take all of us. As the church, we can play a powerful role in making abortion unthinkable. We talk with Amy Ford about how you can discover your place in the pro-life movement. Resource from Moody Publishers: Help Her Be Brave: Discover Your Place in the Pro-Life Movement Moody Radio is giving you the opportunity to win a Dad prize pack, including 2 books from Moody Publishers, a $50 gift card, and some other fun prizes to encourage them in their walk with Christ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our guest in the 8 am ET hour writes this: “As a Muslim convert to Christianity, the crisis of many megachurches is beyond the hypocrisy of celebrity pastors who preach what they do not emulate. More troublesome for people like me is that many celebrity pastors fail to teach the whole counsel of the Gospel; the obsession with social media fame, personal popularity, and wealth accumulation leads to an intentional omission of the hard truths of Christ's message. Repenting and turning from sin, not conforming to the patterns of this world, and facing persecution for our beliefs is a constant theme in the Bible. Without these truths to guide our behavior, a church body ends up more like a self-help group or a social club than a place of discipleship.” Powerful! Don't miss her story... and her wake-up call! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Jim Denison joins us with the Kurt and Kate Edition of The Denison Forum. It's a Christ-centered, biblically-based view of what's going on in the culture. Learn more about this month's helpful resources Tough Talks; and, celebrate 60 years of broadcasting with us! Learn more and Enter to Win a special souvenir prize pack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People like to say, "prayer works." But what does that mean? Prayer works for what? Getting the answers from God that we want so much? While God certainly cares for your deepest needs…prayer is so much more than a two-way transaction with a heavenly vending machine. Jesus didn't pray like that. Author and pastor Skye Jethani takes us deeper into what Jesus has to say about talking with God. We need more prayer in our lives—not because God can give us what we crave, but because He offers Himself to us in love! Resource from Moody Publishers: What if Jesus Was Serious ... About Prayer? A Visual Guide to the Spiritual Practice Most of Us Get Wrong See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Many of us have remained silent far too long. Poor decisions are made every day because good people with honest intentions find it hard to take action and make a stand. Instead, they suffer under intense internal pressure not to speak up. Others have stepped out and tried candor only to be punished for it. In a society where sensitivities take precedence over honesty, it can often feel impossible to openly speak your mind. From managing conflict resolution in the workplace to navigating differences at home, many issues remain unaddressed and unresolved when you cannot speak clearly, candidly, and truthfully for fear of negative consequences. Command Chaplain Charles Causey helps us discover how speaking with sensitive and effective candor can reshape your relationships and enable you to live a life of honesty and freedom. Resource from Moody Publishers: Candor: The Secret to Succeeding at Tough Conversations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Every day we face a thousand choices between what is best and what is easier. And most of the time, we'll choose what's easier, which is why we so often feel frustrated, anxious, and disconnected. But when you learn to embrace the uncomfortable as the gateway to better things, everything changes. Dr. Deb Gorton joins us for a conversation that very well may be a game-changer for you. She's the Gary Chapman Chair of Marriage, Family Ministry, and Therapy at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School in Chicago. Resource from Moody Publishers: Embracing Uncomfortable: Facing Our Fears While Pursuing Our Purpose Learn more about this month's helpful resources Tough Talks; and, celebrate 60 years of broadcasting with us! Learn more and Enter to Win a special souvenir prize pack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christians have been compelled to write about God and to God since the earliest days of the Church. Have you ever kept a journal of some kind? One that records your walk with God? It can serve as a recollection of God’s presence in a person's life at a particular time in a particular place. We talk about what that can look like in your life with Dr. Brandy Bagar-Fraley.
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Kate's away, so the guys did their best to start your Monday with a smile.
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Self-denial leads to happiness. Do you agree? The upside-down economy of God is full of paradoxes. This is one of them. But how does this play out in real life? We tackle that as Bible teacher Doug Eaton joins us.
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In this life, there are so many ways to become bruised. What is God to do with wounded, bruised people like us? If you have a plastic grocery bag that gets a hole, you don't save it. You don't try to fix a disposable grocery bag. You throw it away and get a new one. Seven billion other, better grocery bags fill our world. Why duct tape a ripped and ruined one? Thankfully, that is not how God treats us. His ways are not our ways. In Isaiah 42 we read about the compassion of our Healer. “A bruised reed He will not break,” Isaiah writes, “And a dimly burning wick He will not extinguish” (42:3).
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It's Relationship Wednesday with Dr. David Clarke. Are you struggling with a challenge in a particular relationship today? Our phones are wide open: 888-777-6810. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We had some fun this morning. Wait until you hear David from Naples' impression of Deputy Sheriff Barney Fife from The Andy Griffith Show!
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Author, pastor, Bible publisher, and good friend Dr. Philip Nation joins us each Friday morning in the 7 am ET hour to answer your questions. This morning he shared some good news from Nashville's Long Hollow Baptist Church.
Plus, singer-songwriter Sandra McCracken shares about her recent column at Christianity Today, "What the Hummingbird Shows Us About God's Handiwork."
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"How do you think it's immoral to bring a child with Down Syndrome into the world?"
Stan Guthrie joins us with a closer look at a conversation between Irish radio host Brendan O'Connor and UK biologist and writer Richard Dawkins who believes children with Down Syndrome can potentially increase the amount of suffering in the world.
"The assumption that all human life is of equal value is, as Richard Dawkins intimates, a theological one. As Nietzsche long ago recognised, "when one gives up the Christian faith, one pulls the right to Christian morality out from under one's feet." – Tom Holland
Richard Dawkins's views on Down's syndrome aren't a surprise – The Spectator
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It's Relationship Wednesday with biblical counselor Laurel Slade-Waggoner filling in for Dr. David Clarke. Are you struggling with a challenge in a particular relationship today? Our phones are wide open: 888-777-6810. Plus, To give or not to give... that is the question. Do you ever wonder what to do when someone on the street asks you for money? As followers of Jesus, we're supposed to be generous people. Kurt shares a recent encounter with a man asking for money. How do you process this? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In a time when the world around her seemed to crumble, a young Hebrew girl found herself in a unique position to help save her people—and to encounter the greatness of our ever-faithful God. Military spouse Megan Brown highlights the story of Esther—her calling, pain, and role in God's ultimate plan for salvation—and helps us see how God is always working in the lives of His people, even when He seems distant. Resource from Moody Publishers – Summoned: Answering a Call to the Impossible: An 8-Week Study of Esther See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We had a good bunch of fun this morning! A Coffee with Kurt and Kate AND Chris Fabry recap; Moody Radio's Wild Kingdom; plus Moody Bible Institute's Dr. Jim Coakley joined us for more Bible Q&A. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.