Podcasts about abdu murray

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 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of All Rise, Abdu Murray sits down with Bethel McGrew for a wide-ranging conversation about why Jesus continues to haunt the modern imagination.  From Jordan Peterson, Tom Holland, and Bart Ehrman to Michael Jackson, populism, AI, beauty, and the crisis of trust in our institutions, the conversation explores why Christianity keeps reappearing at the center of our cultural questions—and why the Gospels still speak with such surprising power.  Keep up with Bethel through her Substack at https://www.furtherup.net/ or X/Twitter https://x.com/BMcGrewvy.     Learn about Abdu's urgent new book, Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality—And What to Do About It (David C Cook, 2026) at https://realitycollapsebook.com/.   

In this episode of All Rise, Abdu Murray and Derek Caldwell sit down with Dr. Brian Boyd to discuss the urgent ethical questions surrounding artificial intelligence.  AI is developing faster than our laws, institutions, families, and churches can respond. So how should Christians think about a technology that is already reshaping work, creativity, education, childhood, and our understanding of wisdom itself?  Read the Pro-Human AI Declaration statement at https://humanstatement.org/.   Read Dr. Boyd's important essay on AI ethics at https://www.thenewatlantis.com/publications/we-must-steward-not-subjugate-nor-worship-ai     Learn about Abdu's urgent new book, Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality—And What to Do About It (David C Cook, 2026) at https://realitycollapsebook.com/.     

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. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of All Rise, Abdu Murray and Derek Caldwell sit down with Scott Symington to discuss one of the strangest and most culturally explosive topics of our time: UFOs, aliens, and the growing belief that disclosure could challenge Christianity itself.  Are UFOs evidence of extraterrestrial life? Do aliens undermine the Bible? And what should Christians make of the increasing number of reports surrounding unexplained aerial phenomena?  The conversation explores the scientific probability of intelligent alien life, the physical challenges of interstellar travel, the history of UFO encounters, and why some researchers have begun considering an interdimensional—not extraterrestrial—explanation for the phenomenon.   Scott on the God Hypothesis, Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2hWAcmuctE   Scott on the God Hypothesis, Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B_S89aWsG8    Learn about Abdu's urgent new book, Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality—And What to Do About It (David C Cook, 2026) at https://realitycollapsebook.com/.     

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. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of All Rise, Abdu Murray and Derek Caldwell sit down with Dr. Carrie Gress to discuss one of the most influential—and controversial—forces in modern culture: feminism.  Drawing from her book Something Wicked: Why Feminism Can't Be Fused with Christianity, Carrie explores the historical roots of feminism, its vision of men and women, and why she believes its promises have ultimately left many people more isolated, confused, and unhappy.  The conversation also touches on motherhood, the sexual revolution, identity, the surprising relationship between feminism and the occult, and why Christianity historically offered a radically different vision for women.  Carrie Gress, Ph.D., is a scholar at the Institute for Human Ecology at Catholic University of America. She is the founder and editor at the online women's magazine TheologyofHome.com and the author of ten books, including the Theology of Home series, The Anti-Mary Exposed, and The End of Woman: How Smashing the Patriarchy Has Destroyed Us. She is with us today to discuss her intriguing new book, Something Wicked: Why Feminism Can't Be Fused with Christianity (Sophia Institute Press, 2026). The latter can be purchased at https://a.co/d/08G6BS8j.   To keep up with Dr. Gress, you can visit her Substack at https://carriegress.substack.com/ and the Theology of Home Substack at https://theologyofhome.substack.com/. Check out her fascinating take on the new film Hamnet at https://theologyofhome.substack.com/p/hamnet-and-the-quiet-triumph-of-the.       Learn about Abdu's urgent new book, Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality—And What to Do About It (David C Cook, 2026) at https://realitycollapsebook.com/.  

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] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us this hour as Christian apologist Abdu Murray tackles some tough topics, like “Is it fair that we are born fallen and then are judged?” and “Did grace replace the law?” Learn how to think biblically and critically about the world around us.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of All Rise, Abdu Murray takes on a series of challenging questions from students at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.  Can the Bible really be trusted if it's been changed? How do we make sense of different religions like Christianity and Islam? And what about those who never hear the Gospel, or the role of religious experience in knowing what's true?    Learn about Abdu's urgent new book, Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality—And What to Do About It (David C Cook, 2026) at https://realitycollapsebook.com/.     

For more powerful testimonies like this, subscribe to Radical Revelations from CBN, hosted by Raj Nair: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Former devout Muslim evangelist Abdu Murray is now one of the world's leading Christian apologists. What powerful intellectual and philosophical arguments sparked his life-changing conversion? CBN's Raj Nair uncovers his remarkable story in this new episode of Radical Revelations.

Troy Campus - Special Guest, Abdu Murray What if God isn't distant…but active? What if He's still speaking into real lives, still healing real pain, still saving people who feel far off, and still inviting ordinary people into something meaningful? Our series, God Is…, is an open invitation to explore who God really is and what that means for you, right now. As we walk through the life of Jesus, we won't just be learning about God, we'll be experiencing Him, and we'd love to have you join us. *** Join Kensington church here: kensingtonchurch.org Follow us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/kensingtonchurch

In this episode of All Rise with Abdu Murray, Abdu takes live questions from students at Laurentian University in Sudbury, ON, Canada—and nothing is off the table.  From artificial intelligence and transhumanism to suffering, free will, and faith, students wrestle honestly with some of the most challenging questions facing Christianity today. Why does human suffering feel so unfair? Does belief in miracles require abandoning reason? How can Jesus' death 2,000 years ago possibly matter now?  Abdu also addresses difficult and often controversial topics—including polygamy in the Bible, LGBTQ inclusion, the uniqueness of Jesus among world religions, and whether evil and tragedy undermine belief in God. Along the way, we explore how faith, reason, and lived experience intersect in a world shaped by technology, doubt, and deep moral questions.     Learn about Abdu's urgent new book, Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality—And What to Do About It (David C Cook, 2026) at https://realitycollapsebook.com/.     

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 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abdu Murray explains the threat Artificial Intelligence poses to our cultural idea of what it means to be human. Hear his insights into the positive uses of AI, and his warnings against dangerous uses of AI such as chatbots. He’ll help you navigate the cultural noise and root yourself and your family in the truth that humans are defined by being made in the image of God. Receive a copy of Fake ID and an audio download of "How AI is Shaping Our View of Reality" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

In this episode of All Rise, Abdu Murray and Derek Caldwell sit down with Sabrina Joy Stevens to explore what happens when the systems designed to combat "disinformation" begin to lose their grip on truth.  As a former insider in the anti-disinformation world, Sabrina shares her journey from activist to critic—and why the narrative she once defended eventually stopped adding up. Along the way, we examine the rise of institutional groupthink, the pressure to conform, and what it means to pursue truth when it comes at a personal cost. Keep up with Sabrina Joy Stevens on Substack (https://substack.com/@realsabijoy) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@realsabijoy).   Helpful resources:  Sabrina's testimony: https://swordplayxsabi.substack.com/p/hes-done-so-much-for-me  "When Ideology Meets Industry": https://sabrinajoystevens.substack.com/p/when-ideology-meets-industry  "The Counter-Disinformation Industry Promotes Left-Wing Groupthink, Not Truth": https://freeblackthought.substack.com/p/the-disinformation-industry-promotes  "Beware of the Social Justish Pseudo Gospel": https://swordplayxsabi.substack.com/p/beware-of-the-social-justish-pseudo  "When Consensus Cracks": https://sabrinajoystevens.substack.com/p/when-consensus-cracks     Learn about Abdu's urgent new book, Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality—And What to Do About It (David C Cook, 2026) at https://realitycollapsebook.com/.     

A former Muslim, Abdu Murray, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his conversion to Christianity and the importance of the bodily resurrection of Christ. (click for more...)Website:  www.embracethetruth.orgYouTube:  www.youtube.com/@AbduMurrayOfficialBackground & Early Life as a Muslim ApologistAbdu Murray grew up in a devout Shiite Muslim home in the metro Detroit area. Far from being a nominal believer, he took his faith seriously and actively challenged Christians and people of other faiths, pressing them to articulate why they believed what they did. He found that most Christians he encountered couldn't explain their faith beyond tradition or habit, and he used this to try to draw them toward Islam.A Turning Point in the BibleIronically, while attempting to find contradictions in the Bible to use against two Baptist men who kept visiting his apartment, Abdu stumbled upon John the Baptist's words in Luke 3 — warning people not to rely on tradition or lineage for salvation. The passage struck him because it echoed the very argument he had been making to Christians, and it forced him to ask himself the same question: why did he believe what he believed?Nine Years of SearchingThat encounter launched a years-long intellectual and spiritual journey. It took Abdu two years of studying the historical, philosophical, and theological foundations of various worldviews to reach the intellectual conclusion that Christianity was true. However, he wrestled with actually accepting that conclusion for seven more years, held back by the personal, cultural, and familial cost of leaving Islam — as well as the deep identity he had wrapped up in being Muslim.The Resurrection as the Pivotal IssueThe bodily resurrection of Jesus became the crux of his investigation. The Quran explicitly denies the crucifixion and resurrection, making it a direct point of collision between Islam and Christianity. Abdu researched the historical evidence extensively — including the accounts of eyewitnesses, early church figures like Polycarp and Clement of Rome, and the conversion of the skeptic Paul — and found the case increasingly compelling and uncomfortable to deny.Legal Training and Coming to FaithHis legal education proved formative in evaluating the evidence, teaching him to assess argumentation and distinguish credible evidence from superficially convincing claims. He became a Christian shortly after finishing law school, concluding that the eyewitness testimony in the New Testament would stand up to scrutiny in a court of law.Advice on Apologetics and FaithAbdu now runs a ministry called Embrace the Truth and encourages Christians to ask themselves daily why they believe. He argues that apologetics isn't just academic debate, but a tool for deepening one's own discipleship — likening it to a trained musician who experiences a symphony far more richly than a casual listener. He closes with the conviction that because of what Christ has done in history, believers can trust what God will do in their lives.Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company:FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting CompanyP.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

In this episode of All Rise, Abdu Murray and Derek Caldwell respond to viewer questions about miracles and free will.  First, why don't we seem to see miracles today the way we do in the Bible—and is modern skepticism really as rational as it claims? Then we turn to another perennial question: do human beings truly have free will, or are our choices determined?    Learn about Abdu's urgent new book, Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality—And What to Do About It (David C Cook, 2026) at https://realitycollapsebook.com/.   

Together, Stéphanie Rousselle and Abdu Murray explore some of today's most pressing concerns surrounding identity, truth, and technology—offering a Christian worldview on navigating these cultural shifts. At the heart of this conversation are two concepts Abdu Murray terms “bioclasm” and “AI mania”:Bioclasm is a cultural movement that, much like the "iconoclast," seeks to smash the traditional pillars of biological identity—such as gender and humanity itself—and reconstruct reality based on feelings and preferences, rather than facts. It is rooted in a post-truth culture, where personal feelings often outweigh objective truth.AI Mania refers to the society-wide rush to embrace artificial intelligence and technology without critical thought. Abdu Murray is careful to distinguish healthy technological use from unchecked enthusiasm, warning that overreliance on AI can blur boundaries between machine and human, making us question what it means to be truly human.Together, these movements lead to a "collapse of reality," where personal perception threatens to override the givenness of biological and moral truths.Navigating the tsunamis of bioclasm and AI mania requires discernment, compassion, and a return to the ultimate source of truth. The Christian hope is not in technological transcendence or personal autonomy, but in the God who creates, redeems, and sustains our true identity.Abdu Murray explains transhumanism as the ambition to overcome human limitations (including death) by merging with machines or uploading consciousness to digital forms. While proponents of this vision believe it offers hope for immortality, Abdu Murray points out its weaknesses—especially that all physical systems eventually succumb to entropy, or decay, and that technological "immortality" is a myth. True creativity, meaning, and relationship cannot be distilled into data or algorithms.Underneath the drive for identity autonomy (being your own authority) and technological transcendence is a deep longing for meaning, stability, and transcendence—what the Bible describes as being made in the image of God. The Christian faith urges us to find our core identity not in fleeting markers or technological advancements, but in relationship with our Creator.Abdu Murray draws parallels between today's quests for sovereignty and the biblical stories of Eden and Babel: humanity's attempts to become ‘like God' on their own terms have always resulted in loss, not gain. The hope, he says, lies in returning to the thick, robust understanding of what it is to be human: a living soul, created and loved by God.So, how can we engage culture with both conviction and compassion? Abdu challenges believers to answer each person, not just their arguments, and to see every conversation as an opportunity to remind others (and ourselves) of our true worth and purpose—anchored in God, the unchanging source of truth and identity.MORE ABOUT ABDU MURRAYAbdu Murray speaks internationally about the intersection of Christian faith and the questions of culture. He is the author of several books, including Saving Truth, Grand Central Question, and More Than a White Man's Religion. For most of his life, Abdu was a proud Muslim until a nine-year historical, theological, and scientific investigation pointed him to the Christian faith. Abdu lives in the Metro Detroit area with his wife, Nicole, and their three children.MORE ABOUT “FAKE ID”This groundbreaking exposé of how artificial intelligence and gender ideology undermine our view of reality helps us cut through the chaos and find the hope we're looking for.We hear that technology will set us free and that identity is whatever we choose. What we're not being told is how these promises unravel reality itself, leaving us restless and confused in a world where we can no longer tell what is true.Christian thought leader Abdu Murray shows us how the ancient, yet timeless wisdom of Scripture anchors us to transcendent truth as we navigate today's cultural tsunamis. This fascinating book empowers us to:Think critically and ethically about AI and gender identityUnderstand why we are neither biochemical machines nor gods of our own makingDiscern what is real apart from cultural influence and pressureBe who God calls us to be rather than who culture tells us to beApply biblical truth to our understanding of what it means to be humanA compassionate guide to finding scientific and moral clarity, Fake ID equips us to think clearly, love deeply, and live with unshakeable hope.Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Ask the Experts” with Abdu Murray. 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. Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Ask the Experts” with Abdu Murray. 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. Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of All Rise, Abdu Murray and Derek Caldwell confront one of the most difficult questions about hell: is it fair?  If we didn't ask to be born—and if we enter a fallen world where sin is inevitable—how can eternal judgment be just? Rather than repeating familiar answers, we examine the tension between biblical texts that seem to support everything from "double predestination" to "universalism" and everything in between to help make sense of the biblical portrayal of hope.      

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “The Power of Prayer” with a discussion with Abdu Murray about how cultural forces are not just social trends, but spiritual challenges that threaten how we understand truth, identity, and what it means to be made in God’s image. 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. He has also authored several books, including his latest, “Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality and What to Do About It”. Then we had Pastor Leonard Tanks join us to share his freedom story and about disciple-making. Pastor Tanks is a pastor, apologist, and emerging theologian based in Cleveland, Ohio, where he serves as the pastor and church planter of Reach City Church. He is committed to discipleship, and in January, Reach City Church launched its first Disciple-Making Bootcamp for Cleveland residents. Pastor Tanks will also be a guest speaker at the Walk Worthy Men’s Conference in Akron, Ohio, at The Chapel on Saturday, February 28th. 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 [06:44 ] Pastor Leonard Tanks Interview [25:22] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of All Rise, Abdu Murray and Derek Caldwell tackle two deeply personal and often misunderstood questions about the Christian life.  First, what is the true relationship between law and grace—are they opposed to one another, or do they work together in a way many Christians miss? Second, how should we understand negative emotions that make us doubt God's promises—especially when our feelings seem louder than our faith?     

We are living through a crisis of clarity. In the name of empathy, we have untethered compassion from truth, traded moral courage for slogans, and reduced identity to something endlessly self-constructed. The result is not freedom, but confusion, where words lose meaning, conviction is treated as cruelty, and the church often responds with language that sounds kind but forms no one. This week on Win Today, apologist and author Abdu Murray joins me for a sober, unflinching conversation about self-creation, gender ideology, and the liabilities of a post-truth culture. We examine how empathy becomes destructive when it is severed from reality, why identity collapses when it is built on feelings alone, and how the church's reliance on syrupy slogans leaves believers ill-equipped to engage the moment with wisdom and courage. This isn't reactionary, it's diagnostic. If you sense the ground shifting beneath basic definitions of personhood, truth, and meaning, this episode offers clarity without cruelty and conviction without caricature. Guest Bio Abdu Murray is an author, speaker, and apologist who explores the intellectual credibility of the Christian faith in a post-truth world. With a background in law and years of experience engaging questions of identity, meaning, and worldview, Abdu is widely respected for his clarity, charity, and ability to address complex cultural issues with reasoned conviction. Show Partner SafeSleeve designs a phone case that blocks up to 99% of harmful EMF radiation—so I'm not carrying that kind of exposure next to my body all day. It's sleek, durable, and most importantly, lab-tested by third parties. The results aren't hidden—they're published right on their site. And that matters because many so-called EMF blockers on the market either don't work or can't prove they do. We protect our hearts and minds—why wouldn't we protect our bodies too? Head to safesleevecases.com and use the code WINTODAY10 for 10% off your order. Episode Links Show Notes Buy my book "Healing What You Can't Erase" here! Invite me to speak at your church or event. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.    

We live in age of deception where what you see is not always real. Author and apologist Abdu Murray will tackle how A.I. and identity ideology are collapsing reality―and what we can do about it. He believes the trends we're seeing are spiritual challenges that threaten how we understand truth. Don't miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource:Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality—and What to Do About It by Abdu Murray February thank you gift:The Love Language That Matters Most by Gary Chapman and Les & Leslie Parrott Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a world overwhelmed by self-definition and shifting truths, this message with Abdu Murray exposes the deep identity confusion plaguing our culture, and how the gospel answers it. Drawing from his background in law and apologetics, Abdu reveals how today's identity crisis stems not from a lack of options, but from too many counterfeit paths that fail to satisfy our longing to belong. Whether it's gender, race, political affiliation, or past wounds, we often construct identities that are fragile, temporary, and ultimately self-defeating. But the gospel invites us into a stable, unchanging identity rooted not in what we feel or what we've done, but in who Jesus is and what He's done for us. This conversation invites listeners to trade the exhausting pursuit of self-made significance for the liberating truth of being known, loved, and named by God.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “What is God’s Will for My Life?” with a discussion with Chip Ingram about mirroring the love of Christ to others. Chip has been a pastor, author, and teacher for over 30 years. He is also the CEO and Teaching Pastor of Living on the Edge, an international teaching and discipleship ministry. Chip has authored several books, including “I Choose Love: How to Love Your Neighbor as Yourself.” Then we had Abdu Murray join us to share his story as he went from a committed muslim to a faith-filled follower of Christ. 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. We then had Elijah Smith, an Admissions Counselor with Moody Bible Institute, join us to share about Experience Moody, an exclusive visit where you can come and experience a day in the life of a Moody student. Upcoming Experience Moody days for this year are February 20, March 27, and April 17. 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: Chip Ingram Interview [04:37] Abdu Murray Interview [22:31] Ally Think It's Funny [53:17] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI and identity ideology are not issues that we are able to ignore. And yet, they are dramatically altering the way that the world perceives reality. As Christians, it is critical for us to respond with clarity amidst the confusion.Abdu Murray joins Hank Hanegraaff to discuss the disrupting forces of AI and identity ideology and how we—as Christians—can approach these disorienting developments with discernment.For more information on how to receive Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality―and What to Do About It for your partnering gift please click here. https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-fake-id-how-ai-and-identity-ideology-are-collapsing-reality%e2%80%95and-what-to-do-about-it/Listen to Hank's podcast and follow Hank off the grid where he is joined by some of the brightest minds discussing topics you care about. Get equipped to be a cultural change agent.Archived episodes are  on our Website and available at the additional channels listed below.You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.

Is it possible to know what's real anymore? Abdu Murray argues that the twin forces of artificial intelligence and shifting gender ideology are reshaping our society and how people understand truth and identity. How can we stand against the cultural confusion around us? Join us for the next Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality—and What to Do About It by Abdu Murray February thank you gift:D.L. Moody: God's Bold Messenger by Faith Coxe Bailey Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme of “What is God’s Will for My Life?” with a discussion with Karl Vater, who joined us to talk about discerning and responding to God’s sovereign will and his moral will. Karl has served in small-church ministry for over 40 years. He is the author of several books, including “The Church Recovery Guide”. He also hosts a biweekly podcast called The Church Lobby: Conversations on Faith & Ministry. Then we had Abdu Murray join us to share his story as he went from a committed muslim to a faith-filled follower of Christ. 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 Bill Hendricks join us to discuss how our giftedness factors into God’s will for our lives. Bill is the President of The Giftedness Center, which grew out of a consulting practice he founded in 1985. He has been helping people make critical life and career decisions based on giftedness. He has also authored several books, including “The Person Called YOU: Why You’re Here, Why You Matter & What You Should Do With Your Life.” We then had Karl pop in LIVE to give us an update from Marafa, Kenya, as he is assisting in ministry with The Timothy Initiative. 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: Karl Vater Interview [04:59] Abdu Murray Interview [24:57] Bill Hendricks Interview [42:54] Karl in Kenya LIVE Update [59:00] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of All Rise, Abdu Murray and Derek Caldwell respond to one of the most painful and emotionally charged questions we've received from viewers: "Why do people die young?"  This question isn't theoretical. It's asked in hospital rooms, at gravesides, and in the grieving moments after sudden loss. It presses directly on the goodness of God, the reality of suffering, and whether faith can survive tragedy.  In today's episode, we explore:  Why the early death of young people strikes us as uniquely unjust  Whether God's goodness is compatible with allowing such loss  What Christianity does—and does not—claim about suffering and divine intervention  Why some common answers, even well-meaning ones, often make the problem worse rather than better  Rather than offering clichés or quick fixes, we slow down and take the question seriously—philosophically, theologically, and humanly—because some questions deserve more than platitudes.