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Start your day with spiritual encouragement, fresh conversation, and the power of prayer. Join Karl and Crew weekdays from 5 to 9 a.m. CT across the Moody Radio Network in Chicago, Spokane, Nashville, Charleston, and beyond.
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The Speakeasy Podcast is a place to have underground conversations out loud. Whether we’re diving into theology, politics, culture, real life, or the way they often all intersect, we’re going to do it together, with kindness and curiosity. Hosted by Blake Guichet (known as @thegirlnamedblake online) - the best-selling author, Instagrammer, wife, & homeschool mom - the Speakeasy has a place for you, if you want it. The Speakeasy Podcast was formerly the Confessions of Crappy Christian Podcast.
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Join host Ellen Krause—co-creator of Coffee and Bible Time—as she sits down with authors, pastors, theologians, and everyday believers to explore Scripture, identity, relationships, and how to truly keep Jesus at the center of it all. Whether you're just starting your faith journey or looking to go deeper, this podcast is a space to learn, be encouraged, and draw closer to Christ.
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This show is a ministry of the Center for Christianity in Business at Houston Christian University. Christian Business Leader is the show for marketplace Christians seeking to explore and apply God’s will for business. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God and shape culture through discipling the business world, this show is for you. | Christian business | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Busine ...
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Walking in Freedom with Christ and AI Updates with Dr. Drew Dickens
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme of “Freedom” with a discussion about growing and walking in freedom with Christ. Through Christ, we are no longer bound by sin, and we have victory over it. We turned to Ephesians 3:20 and 2 Timothy 1:7, where it proclaims our strength over sin through Him. To walk with Christ freely, we must …
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Should Christians Use AI? The Good, Bad, & Scary | Drew Dickens | Episode 363
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Visionary leader and scholar Drew Dickens joins Blake to unpack the promises and pitfalls of artificial intelligence in our spiritual and everyday lives. From the temptation of spiritual sloth to the rise of misinformation and echo chambers, we explore how AI can both enrich and erode meaningful engagement with truth, study, and community. The conv…
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme. "Impactful Ministries". Our guests included former professional football player, coach, author, and broadcaster Tony Dungy. Tony shared about his faith, his heart for children, he had some fun with us, and he announced that he is the keynote speaker of a special banquet coming up on August 22n…
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2 Corinthians 12:9 Our theme for this meditation is having all you need. Not wasting your life by finishing tasks yourself, but by God’s grace, having immediate access to all He has and all He is. Help us transform lives with God's peace. Please support us. What do you most want out of life? How is God providing?…
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our new weekly theme. "Impactful Ministries". Special guests included Nick Vujicic and Pastor Corey Brooks. Nick Vujicic is an international speaker and author. He is an author and the Founder of NickV Ministries (formerly called Life Without Limbs) which is dedicated to spreading the message of hope and faith…
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James 4:8 This meditation will encourage your desire to come near to our Creator. Submitting to the arms of God, humbling ourselves in his presence, and kneeling as we look up into the loving eyes of God. Are you enjoying Encounter? Please consider donating. When last did you spend time in God's presence without asking for anything?…
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Romans 1:16 This meditation will help you live by faith with the trust and courage to share the love of Christ. Does Encounter prepare you to share your faith? Please consider supporting us. Have you ever missed a moment to share Jesus? What happened?
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Isaiah 26:9 This meditation from Isaiah 26 will help you place your trust in God. It is easy to state your trust in God, but do your actions match your words? Does Encounter help you place your trust in the Lord? Please consider giving! What doubts are you facing today?
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How to Find Freedom Through Speaking God's Word
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we concluded our weekly theme of “freedom” with a discussion about the freedom in speaking out God's Word. Our scripture reference was Psalm 1:2. Rhema is the Greek word for the spoken Word of God. There is power in speaking out the Word of God in our lives; not just for ourselves, but for others, and ultimately to God's gl…
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Romans 8:6 The theme of this meditation from Romans 8 is transformation. I pray this contemplation will help you encounter and be transformed by the Holy Spirit. Does Encounter help you encounter the Holy Spirit? Please consider giving! Which secular motivations need to be shifted to ones that are sacred?…
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “freedom” with a discussion about the difference a Godly friend can make. The friendships you choose move the dial of your life, so choose with faithful discernment. Guests include Dr. Mike Felix and Dean Inserra. Dr. Felix is a seasoned executive, leadership mentor, and advisor with over 40…
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Stuck in Scripture? Here's Where To Start.
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Sometimes, the hardest part of studying the Bible is just getting started. In this episode, Ellen and Ashley discuss how they overcame being intimidated by Scripture to develop a regular (and realistic!) rhythm in God's Word. Scriptures referenced: John 6:1-14 John 6:16-21 James 1:22-25 Resources: Pre-order our book: The EASY Bible Study Method: A …
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1 Peter 1:24 The theme of this meditation from 1 Peter 1 is true security. I pray this contemplation will help you find the true peace and safety you seek in the enduring presence of the Holy Spirit. Does Encounter help you find security? Please consider giving! Where do you turn to for protection and safety?…
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How to Stay Engaged with God During Retirement and the Importance of Discipleship
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “freedom” with a discussion about redeeming wasted time and using it for the glory of God. Oftentimes, we get so caught up in day-to-day tasks and other miscellaneous matters that we miss what God is trying to tell us or what He wants us to do. We then had David Szafranski join us to share t…
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Matthew 5:16 The theme of this meditation from Matthew 5 is about shining-- not from a sparkling ring or a bright smile, but from inside your heart. Everything you do shining the love of God. Does Encounter help you live in the love of Christ? Please consider giving! How bright does God’s light shine from within you?…
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A Time of Pruning & Unexpected Seasons: a Yap Session | Blake Guichet | Episode 366
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In this vulnerable solo episode, Blake shares an unplanned mid-year reflection after losing a recorded interview—an unexpected gap that turned into sacred space for recalibration. She dives deep into how her 2025 word, “Let there be fruit,” has shown up not in productivity or accolades, but in the painful, refining work of pruning identity idols—li…
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Humility Before God and The Power of Fasting and Prayer
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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Freedom” with a discussion about how, when you have humility before God, you make room for His power in your situation. We turned to 1 Peter 5:5-6, where this is affirmed, as it talks about clothing ourselves with humility before God, casting all our cares upon Him, because He cares for us.…
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