Podcast appearances and mentions of Moody Church

Matthew Faye Terry was unemployed and uncertain—until God called him to go to China. What happened next became a life- changing ongoing mission and a short film-in-the-making. What began as a leap of faith to teach English became a front-row seat to God's work in the lives of his college students who had never heard the Gospel. That season of mission work forever changed Matthew's life—and planted the seed for a powerful story he's now telling through his screenplay, English Corner. Matthew Faye Terry He holds a Masters Degree from Loyola University and taught English in China at Guǎngdōng Peizheng College. He has followers on Wēixìn, Twitter, Facebook and through his website. He and his lovely wife Ming Chu are active members of Moody Church.Website/SupportLinkedInEnglish CornerChildren of GodDevotional

As soon as I heard Pastor Larry McCarthy speak, I knew I wanted to know more. You'll hear from Larry, who is an assistant pastor at Moody Church in Chicago. His focus is on compassion, seniors, and local outreach. And through the years he's learned life lessons through the ups and downs, the victories and losses. His journey will encourage you! So don't miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live. June thank you gift:Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Commentaries (from Moody Bible Commentary) For more information about the work of Care Net, click here. 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.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Abide in God” by discussing the three baits that Satan uses to get us out of proximity with God. We looked at John 15, where Jesus says that we must remain connected to Him to produce fruit and that without Him, we produce nothing. Satan doesn’t want us to be connected and will try to lead us away from Jesus. We turned to Matthew 4, where we analyzed the three ways Satan tried to separate Jesus from God and how he tries to do the same to us. Oftentimes, Satan will use the Hallucination of Salvation to deter us from abiding in God. Phillip Miller joined the conversation and provided insight into how being connected and having our identity rooted in Christ is imperative. Philip is the Senior Pastor of the Moody Church. He can also be heard on the weekly “Moody Church Hour” nationwide radio broadcast on 90.1-WMBI-FM on Sundays at 10 am. Philip also has over 15 years of ministry experience. We also had Susie Larson join us to talk in depth about the grief of life when you are far from Christ. Susie is a best-selling author and national speaker. She also hosts the popular radio show, Susie Larson Live, and shares Daily Blessings on social media, which reaches over half a million people. She has authored several books, including “Strong in Battle.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.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 “Abide in God” by discussing the three baits that Satan uses to get us out of proximity with God. We looked at John 15, where Jesus says that we must remain connected to Him to produce fruit and that without Him, we produce nothing. Satan doesn’t want us to be connected and will try to lead us away from Jesus. We turned to Matthew 4, where we analyzed the three ways Satan tried to separate Jesus from God and how he tries to do the same to us. Oftentimes, Satan will use the Hallucination of Salvation to deter us from abiding in God. Phillip Miller joined the conversation and provided insight into how being connected and having our identity rooted in Christ is imperative. Philip is the Senior Pastor of the Moody Church. He can also be heard on the weekly “Moody Church Hour” nationwide radio broadcast on 90.1-WMBI-FM on Sundays at 10 am. Philip also has over 15 years of ministry experience. We also had Susie Larson join us to talk in depth about the grief of life when you are far from Christ. Susie is a best-selling author and national speaker. She also hosts the popular radio show, Susie Larson Live, and shares Daily Blessings on social media, which reaches over half a million people. She has authored several books, including “Strong in Battle.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.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 “Abide in God” by discussing the three baits that Satan uses to get us out of proximity with God. We looked at John 15, where Jesus says that we must remain connected to Him to produce fruit and that without Him, we produce nothing. Satan doesn’t want us to be connected and will try to lead us away from Jesus. We turned to Matthew 4, where we analyzed the three ways Satan tried to separate Jesus from God and how he tries to do the same to us. Oftentimes, Satan will use the Hallucination of Salvation to deter us from abiding in God. Phillip Miller joined the conversation and provided insight into how being connected and having our identity rooted in Christ is imperative. Philip is the Senior Pastor of the Moody Church. He can also be heard on the weekly “Moody Church Hour” nationwide radio broadcast on 90.1-WMBI-FM on Sundays at 10 am. Philip also has over 15 years of ministry experience. We also had Susie Larson join us to talk in depth about the grief of life when you are far from Christ. Susie is a best-selling author and national speaker. She also hosts the popular radio show, Susie Larson Live, and shares Daily Blessings on social media, which reaches over half a million people. She has authored several books, including “Strong in Battle.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.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 “Abide in God” by discussing the three baits that Satan uses to get us out of proximity with God. We looked at John 15, where Jesus says that we must remain connected to Him to produce fruit and that without Him, we produce nothing. Satan doesn’t want us to be connected and will try to lead us away from Jesus. We turned to Matthew 4, where we analyzed the three ways Satan tried to separate Jesus from God and how he tries to do the same to us. Oftentimes, Satan will use the Hallucination of Salvation to deter us from abiding in God. Phillip Miller joined the conversation and provided insight into how being connected and having our identity rooted in Christ is imperative. Philip is the Senior Pastor of the Moody Church. He can also be heard on the weekly “Moody Church Hour” nationwide radio broadcast on 90.1-WMBI-FM on Sundays at 10 am. Philip also has over 15 years of ministry experience. We also had Susie Larson join us to talk in depth about the grief of life when you are far from Christ. Susie is a best-selling author and national speaker. She also hosts the popular radio show, Susie Larson Live, and shares Daily Blessings on social media, which reaches over half a million people. She has authored several books, including “Strong in Battle.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.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 “Abide in God” by discussing the three baits that Satan uses to get us out of proximity with God. We looked at John 15, where Jesus says that we must remain connected to Him to produce fruit and that without Him, we produce nothing. Satan doesn’t want us to be connected and will try to lead us away from Jesus. We turned to Matthew 4, where we analyzed the three ways Satan tried to separate Jesus from God and how he tries to do the same to us. Oftentimes, Satan will use the Hallucination of Salvation to deter us from abiding in God. Phillip Miller joined the conversation and provided insight into how being connected and having our identity rooted in Christ is imperative. Philip is the Senior Pastor of the Moody Church. He can also be heard on the weekly “Moody Church Hour” nationwide radio broadcast on 90.1-WMBI-FM on Sundays at 10 am. Philip also has over 15 years of ministry experience. We also had Susie Larson join us to talk in depth about the grief of life when you are far from Christ. Susie is a best-selling author and national speaker. She also hosts the popular radio show, Susie Larson Live, and shares Daily Blessings on social media, which reaches over half a million people. She has authored several books, including “Strong in Battle.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.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 “Abide in God” by discussing the three baits that Satan uses to get us out of proximity with God. We looked at John 15, where Jesus says that we must remain connected to Him to produce fruit and that without Him, we produce nothing. Satan doesn’t want us to be connected and will try to lead us away from Jesus. We turned to Matthew 4, where we analyzed the three ways Satan tried to separate Jesus from God and how he tries to do the same to us. Oftentimes, Satan will use the Hallucination of Salvation to deter us from abiding in God. Phillip Miller joined the conversation and provided insight into how being connected and having our identity rooted in Christ is imperative. Philip is the Senior Pastor of the Moody Church. He can also be heard on the weekly “Moody Church Hour” nationwide radio broadcast on 90.1-WMBI-FM on Sundays at 10 am. Philip also has over 15 years of ministry experience. We also had Susie Larson join us to talk in depth about the grief of life when you are far from Christ. Susie is a best-selling author and national speaker. She also hosts the popular radio show, Susie Larson Live, and shares Daily Blessings on social media, which reaches over half a million people. She has authored several books, including “Strong in Battle.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.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 “Abide in God” by discussing the three baits that Satan uses to get us out of proximity with God. We looked at John 15, where Jesus says that we must remain connected to Him to produce fruit and that without Him, we produce nothing. Satan doesn’t want us to be connected and will try to lead us away from Jesus. We turned to Matthew 4, where we analyzed the three ways Satan tried to separate Jesus from God and how he tries to do the same to us. Oftentimes, Satan will use the Hallucination of Salvation to deter us from abiding in God. Phillip Miller joined the conversation and provided insight into how being connected and having our identity rooted in Christ is imperative. Philip is the Senior Pastor of the Moody Church. He can also be heard on the weekly “Moody Church Hour” nationwide radio broadcast on 90.1-WMBI-FM on Sundays at 10 am. Philip also has over 15 years of ministry experience. We also had Susie Larson join us to talk in depth about the grief of life when you are far from Christ. Susie is a best-selling author and national speaker. She also hosts the popular radio show, Susie Larson Live, and shares Daily Blessings on social media, which reaches over half a million people. She has authored several books, including “Strong in Battle.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off the week with a discussion about bearing fruit when abiding in Christ with Dr. Erwin Lutzer. How do we abide in Christ? We learn to abide in Him when we dwell in His Word and become solely dependent on Him. When we do this, we will be able to bear fruit. We turned to John 10:10, which tells us that despite the enemy’s schemes, the Lord wants a fruitful life for us. Dr. Lutzer is the Pastor Emeritus at Moody Church. He has also authored several books. We also had Rob West join us to discuss how to be good stewards of the money God has given us. Rob is the host of the nationally syndicated radio program “Faith and Finance LIVE” that airs weekday afternoons at 3 pm on 90.1 FM. He is also the host of the podcast for the show and the FaithFi App. Rob is also the CEO of Kingdom Advisors, a community of financial professionals who are specialists in sharing biblically wise financial advice. He has also written a 21-day devotional called “Look at the Sparrows.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off the week with a discussion about bearing fruit when abiding in Christ with Dr. Erwin Lutzer. How do we abide in Christ? We learn to abide in Him when we dwell in His Word and become solely dependent on Him. When we do this, we will be able to bear fruit. We turned to John 10:10, which tells us that despite the enemy’s schemes, the Lord wants a fruitful life for us. Dr. Lutzer is the Pastor Emeritus at Moody Church. He has also authored several books. We also had Rob West join us to discuss how to be good stewards of the money God has given us. Rob is the host of the nationally syndicated radio program “Faith and Finance LIVE” that airs weekday afternoons at 3 pm on 90.1 FM. He is also the host of the podcast for the show and the FaithFi App. Rob is also the CEO of Kingdom Advisors, a community of financial professionals who are specialists in sharing biblically wise financial advice. He has also written a 21-day devotional called “Look at the Sparrows.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off the week with a discussion about bearing fruit when abiding in Christ with Dr. Erwin Lutzer. How do we abide in Christ? We learn to abide in Him when we dwell in His Word and become solely dependent on Him. When we do this, we will be able to bear fruit. We turned to John 10:10, which tells us that despite the enemy’s schemes, the Lord wants a fruitful life for us. Dr. Lutzer is the Pastor Emeritus at Moody Church. He has also authored several books. We also had Rob West join us to discuss how to be good stewards of the money God has given us. Rob is the host of the nationally syndicated radio program “Faith and Finance LIVE” that airs weekday afternoons at 3 pm on 90.1 FM. He is also the host of the podcast for the show and the FaithFi App. Rob is also the CEO of Kingdom Advisors, a community of financial professionals who are specialists in sharing biblically wise financial advice. He has also written a 21-day devotional called “Look at the Sparrows.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off the week with a discussion about bearing fruit when abiding in Christ with Dr. Erwin Lutzer. How do we abide in Christ? We learn to abide in Him when we dwell in His Word and become solely dependent on Him. When we do this, we will be able to bear fruit. We turned to John 10:10, which tells us that despite the enemy’s schemes, the Lord wants a fruitful life for us. Dr. Lutzer is the Pastor Emeritus at Moody Church. He has also authored several books. We also had Rob West join us to discuss how to be good stewards of the money God has given us. Rob is the host of the nationally syndicated radio program “Faith and Finance LIVE” that airs weekday afternoons at 3 pm on 90.1 FM. He is also the host of the podcast for the show and the FaithFi App. Rob is also the CEO of Kingdom Advisors, a community of financial professionals who are specialists in sharing biblically wise financial advice. He has also written a 21-day devotional called “Look at the Sparrows.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off the week with a discussion about bearing fruit when abiding in Christ with Dr. Erwin Lutzer. How do we abide in Christ? We learn to abide in Him when we dwell in His Word and become solely dependent on Him. When we do this, we will be able to bear fruit. We turned to John 10:10, which tells us that despite the enemy’s schemes, the Lord wants a fruitful life for us. Dr. Lutzer is the Pastor Emeritus at Moody Church. He has also authored several books. We also had Rob West join us to discuss how to be good stewards of the money God has given us. Rob is the host of the nationally syndicated radio program “Faith and Finance LIVE” that airs weekday afternoons at 3 pm on 90.1 FM. He is also the host of the podcast for the show and the FaithFi App. Rob is also the CEO of Kingdom Advisors, a community of financial professionals who are specialists in sharing biblically wise financial advice. He has also written a 21-day devotional called “Look at the Sparrows.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off the week with a discussion about bearing fruit when abiding in Christ with Dr. Erwin Lutzer. How do we abide in Christ? We learn to abide in Him when we dwell in His Word and become solely dependent on Him. When we do this, we will be able to bear fruit. We turned to John 10:10, which tells us that despite the enemy’s schemes, the Lord wants a fruitful life for us. Dr. Lutzer is the Pastor Emeritus at Moody Church. He has also authored several books. We also had Rob West join us to discuss how to be good stewards of the money God has given us. Rob is the host of the nationally syndicated radio program “Faith and Finance LIVE” that airs weekday afternoons at 3 pm on 90.1 FM. He is also the host of the podcast for the show and the FaithFi App. Rob is also the CEO of Kingdom Advisors, a community of financial professionals who are specialists in sharing biblically wise financial advice. He has also written a 21-day devotional called “Look at the Sparrows.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off the week with a discussion about bearing fruit when abiding in Christ with Dr. Erwin Lutzer. How do we abide in Christ? We learn to abide in Him when we dwell in His Word and become solely dependent on Him. When we do this, we will be able to bear fruit. We turned to John 10:10, which tells us that despite the enemy’s schemes, the Lord wants a fruitful life for us. Dr. Lutzer is the Pastor Emeritus at Moody Church. He has also authored several books. We also had Rob West join us to discuss how to be good stewards of the money God has given us. Rob is the host of the nationally syndicated radio program “Faith and Finance LIVE” that airs weekday afternoons at 3 pm on 90.1 FM. He is also the host of the podcast for the show and the FaithFi App. Rob is also the CEO of Kingdom Advisors, a community of financial professionals who are specialists in sharing biblically wise financial advice. He has also written a 21-day devotional called “Look at the Sparrows.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly “Who Are You” theme by discussing the safety and transformation of having your identity in Christ with Philip Miller. Philip Miller is the Senior Pastor of the Moody Church. He is a visionary leader with over 15 years of ministry experience. Philip can be heard on the weekly Moody Church Hour radio broadcast on over 700 stations nationwide every Sunday at 10 am on 90.1-WMBI-FM. We also heard from our listeners about how Christ's transformation changed their career trajectory. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly “Who Are You” theme by discussing the safety and transformation of having your identity in Christ with Philip Miller. Philip Miller is the Senior Pastor of the Moody Church. He is a visionary leader with over 15 years of ministry experience. Philip can be heard on the weekly Moody Church Hour radio broadcast on over 700 stations nationwide every Sunday at 10 am on 90.1-WMBI-FM. We also heard from our listeners about how Christ's transformation changed their career trajectory. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly “Who Are You” theme by discussing the safety and transformation of having your identity in Christ with Philip Miller. Philip Miller is the Senior Pastor of the Moody Church. He is a visionary leader with over 15 years of ministry experience. Philip can be heard on the weekly Moody Church Hour radio broadcast on over 700 stations nationwide every Sunday at 10 am on 90.1-WMBI-FM. We also heard from our listeners about how Christ's transformation changed their career trajectory. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly “Who Are You” theme by discussing the safety and transformation of having your identity in Christ with Philip Miller. Philip Miller is the Senior Pastor of the Moody Church. He is a visionary leader with over 15 years of ministry experience. Philip can be heard on the weekly Moody Church Hour radio broadcast on over 700 stations nationwide every Sunday at 10 am on 90.1-WMBI-FM. We also heard from our listeners about how Christ's transformation changed their career trajectory. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly “Who Are You” theme by discussing the safety and transformation of having your identity in Christ with Philip Miller. Philip Miller is the Senior Pastor of the Moody Church. He is a visionary leader with over 15 years of ministry experience. Philip can be heard on the weekly Moody Church Hour radio broadcast on over 700 stations nationwide every Sunday at 10 am on 90.1-WMBI-FM. We also heard from our listeners about how Christ's transformation changed their career trajectory. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly “Who Are You” theme by discussing the safety and transformation of having your identity in Christ with Philip Miller. Philip Miller is the Senior Pastor of the Moody Church. He is a visionary leader with over 15 years of ministry experience. Philip can be heard on the weekly Moody Church Hour radio broadcast on over 700 stations nationwide every Sunday at 10 am on 90.1-WMBI-FM. We also heard from our listeners about how Christ's transformation changed their career trajectory. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly “Who Are You” theme by discussing the safety and transformation of having your identity in Christ with Philip Miller. Philip Miller is the Senior Pastor of the Moody Church. He is a visionary leader with over 15 years of ministry experience. Philip can be heard on the weekly Moody Church Hour radio broadcast on over 700 stations nationwide every Sunday at 10 am on 90.1-WMBI-FM. We also heard from our listeners about how Christ's transformation changed their career trajectory. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our breakdown of the Resurrection by discussing freedom through Jesus. We turned to Romans 6:6-7, where Paul tells us that we are no longer slaves of sin because Jesus freed us. We also had Dr. Erwin Lutzer join us as he explained how we were bought by the blood of Jesus. Dr. Erwin Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of the Moody Church in Chicago and an author. Dr. Lutzer has authored several books, including “Eclipse of God: Our Nation’s Disastrous Search for a More Inclusive Deity (and What We Must Do About It).” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our breakdown of the Resurrection by discussing freedom through Jesus. We turned to Romans 6:6-7, where Paul tells us that we are no longer slaves of sin because Jesus freed us. We also had Dr. Erwin Lutzer join us as he explained how we were bought by the blood of Jesus. Dr. Erwin Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of the Moody Church in Chicago and an author. Dr. Lutzer has authored several books, including “Eclipse of God: Our Nation’s Disastrous Search for a More Inclusive Deity (and What We Must Do About It).” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our breakdown of the Resurrection by discussing freedom through Jesus. We turned to Romans 6:6-7, where Paul tells us that we are no longer slaves of sin because Jesus freed us. We also had Dr. Erwin Lutzer join us as he explained how we were bought by the blood of Jesus. Dr. Erwin Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of the Moody Church in Chicago and an author. Dr. Lutzer has authored several books, including “Eclipse of God: Our Nation’s Disastrous Search for a More Inclusive Deity (and What We Must Do About It).” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our breakdown of the Resurrection by discussing freedom through Jesus. We turned to Romans 6:6-7, where Paul tells us that we are no longer slaves of sin because Jesus freed us. We also had Dr. Erwin Lutzer join us as he explained how we were bought by the blood of Jesus. Dr. Erwin Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of the Moody Church in Chicago and an author. Dr. Lutzer has authored several books, including “Eclipse of God: Our Nation’s Disastrous Search for a More Inclusive Deity (and What We Must Do About It).” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our breakdown of the Resurrection by discussing freedom through Jesus. We turned to Romans 6:6-7, where Paul tells us that we are no longer slaves of sin because Jesus freed us. We also had Dr. Erwin Lutzer join us as he explained how we were bought by the blood of Jesus. Dr. Erwin Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of the Moody Church in Chicago and an author. Dr. Lutzer has authored several books, including “Eclipse of God: Our Nation’s Disastrous Search for a More Inclusive Deity (and What We Must Do About It).” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our breakdown of the Resurrection by discussing freedom through Jesus. We turned to Romans 6:6-7, where Paul tells us that we are no longer slaves of sin because Jesus freed us. We also had Dr. Erwin Lutzer join us as he explained how we were bought by the blood of Jesus. Dr. Erwin Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of the Moody Church in Chicago and an author. Dr. Lutzer has authored several books, including “Eclipse of God: Our Nation’s Disastrous Search for a More Inclusive Deity (and What We Must Do About It).” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our breakdown of the Resurrection by discussing freedom through Jesus. We turned to Romans 6:6-7, where Paul tells us that we are no longer slaves of sin because Jesus freed us. We also had Dr. Erwin Lutzer join us as he explained how we were bought by the blood of Jesus. Dr. Erwin Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of the Moody Church in Chicago and an author. Dr. Lutzer has authored several books, including “Eclipse of God: Our Nation’s Disastrous Search for a More Inclusive Deity (and What We Must Do About It).” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of The Alex McFarland Show was recorded at the National Religious Broadcast Convention where Alex welcomes close friend, author, and beloved pastor of Moody Church in Chicago, Dr. Erwin Lutzer on the show. Together, they discuss Dr. Lutzer's new book, The Eclipse of God, as well as what it means to understand, share and defend the gospel. Listen to this insightful message of truth.Scriptures:Revelation 61 Peter 1HebrewsEcclesiastesJohn 5:39Romans 1:22Alex McFarland WebsiteAsk AlexApologetics Core Truths e-book: Free DownloadAmerican Politics - Past, Present and Future with Dinesh D'souza31 Days of Prayer for AmericaEquip Retreat CampsThe Cove - July 18th-20th, 2025 & July 28th-Aug 1st, 2025Speaking EventsBook AlexDonate Alex McFarland MinistriesP.O. Box 485Pleasant Garden, NC 273131-877-937-4631 (1-877-YES-GOD1)Guest Information:Moody Media WebsiteBooks by Dr. Erwin Lutzer The Eclipse of God on AmazonChristian Books WebsiteKeywords/Hashtags:#podcast #pfcaudiovideo #thealexmcfarlandshow #alexmcfarland #podcastcommunity #Bible #author #apologist #speaker #christians #wordofGod #apologetics #religion #prayer #truth #scriptures #alexmcfarlandministries #Jesuslovesyou #youareneveralone #encouragement #purpose #christianity #truth #drerwinlutzer #moodychurch #theeclipseofGod #pastor #thegospel #sin #grace #Jesus Send us a text

Dr. Erwin Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church where he served as the senior pastor for 36 years. He's the speaker on the Running to Win radio broadcast. Dr. Lutzer is an award-winning author. Some of his titles include, We Will Not Be Silenced., The Eclipse of God, When a Nation Forgets God, The Cross in the Shadow of the Crescent, One Minute After You Die and numerous other titles. He joined us to discuss his newly revised book, Putting Your Past Behind You.Do you realize that the pain in your past can be overcome; that the sins you've committed or had committed against you and the guilt associated with that can become the victory of tomorrow? If you've been suffering under such weight, there's good news. You can obtain relief from life's deepest hurts while seeing how God can use your past as a blessing for others. In other words, while you may not forget what occurred in your past, it no longer has to serve as the controlling reality that forms your identity. How do we resolve any hostility we may have toward God because of our past? Amidst temptations and trials, what are the escape routes? What does it mean to end the denial game? How can people confront fatal addictions? What's the difference between forgiveness and cleansing? The answers to these and other questions are part of this broadcast that when followed, can be the launchpad toward healing and renewal.

Dr. Erwin Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church where he served as the senior pastor for 36 years. He's the speaker on the Running to Win radio broadcast. Dr. Lutzer is an award-winning author. Some of his titles include, We Will Not Be Silenced., The Eclipse of God, When a Nation Forgets God, The Cross in the Shadow of the Crescent, One Minute After You Die and numerous other titles. He joined us to discuss his newly revised book, Putting Your Past Behind You.Do you realize that the pain in your past can be overcome; that the sins you've committed or had committed against you and the guilt associated with that can become the victory of tomorrow? If you've been suffering under such weight, there's good news. You can obtain relief from life's deepest hurts while seeing how God can use your past as a blessing for others. In other words, while you may not forget what occurred in your past, it no longer has to serve as the controlling reality that forms your identity. How do we resolve any hostility we may have toward God because of our past? Amidst temptations and trials, what are the escape routes? What does it mean to end the denial game? How can people confront fatal addictions? What's the difference between forgiveness and cleansing? The answers to these and other questions are part of this broadcast that when followed, can be the launchpad toward healing and renewal.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] Power in the Dark In our darkest hours—when we feel alone, frightened, and powerless—Jesus shows us another way. Join us in Luke 22:47–71 as we witness Jesus in His darkest hour. Though betrayed, denied, and condemned, He remains calm, courageous, and utterly in control. The BetrayalJudas betrays Jesus with a kiss. Yet Jesus, fully aware, steps forward, protects His disciples, heals His enemy, and confronts the powers of darkness. The DenialPeter denies Jesus three times. But Jesus, knowing all of Peter's failures, still loves, prays for, and later restores him. The Omniscient One is denied, but never vindictive. The CouncilIn a sham trial, Jesus refuses to play their game. Instead, He boldly proclaims Himself the Son of Man, seated at the right hand of God. Condemned, but never vanquished. Takeaway:It might look like the powers of darkness are winning.But it is King Jesus who wields Power in the Dark. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] In this passage, the tension is building as Jesus' predictions of his arrest, suffering, death, and resurrection are becoming imminent. His disciples are beginning to realize the seriousness of the situation—they are on the eve of danger, unprepared for the trials ahead. Jesus, knowing they are not ready, seeks to prepare them for what's coming, focusing not on external threats but on internal dangers of the heart. He warns them about four specific dangers within themselves that they must confront, dangers that are also present in all of us. I. The Danger of Entitlement (Luke 22:24-30) We overindulge our ego. The disciples argue over who is the greatest. Jesus redefines greatness: true leaders serve others. Takeaway: Get serving! II. The Danger of Delusion (Luke 22:31-34) We overestimate our strength. Jesus warns Peter that Satan desires to sift him. Peter insists he will never fail, but Jesus predicts his denial. Takeaway: Get real! III. The Danger of Naïveté (Luke 22:35-38) We overvalue our success. The disciples assume their past experiences will continue without hardship. Jesus warns them to prepare for opposition. Takeaway: Get ready! IV. The Danger of Denial (Luke 22:39-46) We overlook our peril. Jesus prays in agony, fully aware of the suffering ahead. The disciples sleep instead of praying, unprepared for the coming trial. Takeaway: Get strength! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] Have you ever felt like everything was falling apart, only to realize later that those difficult moments were actually setting the stage for something greater? As we approach the Easter season, I'm reminded of how Jesus faced His darkest hour with unwavering courage and purpose. Let's explore how His actions during the Last Supper can inspire us to find triumph even in our most challenging times. The Gathering Darkness As we look at Luke 22:1-23, we see the plot against Jesus thickening. The religious leaders are scheming, Judas is betraying, and the shadow of the cross looms large. Yet, in this moment of impending tragedy, Jesus demonstrates an astounding level of control and foresight. "Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching, and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some way to get rid of Jesus, for they were afraid of the people" (Luke 22:1-2). The irony is palpable. During a festival celebrating God's deliverance of His people, the religious leaders are plotting to kill the very One who came to bring ultimate deliverance. Jesus' Masterful Command Despite the evil brewing around Him, Jesus remains in complete control. He gives His disciples oddly specific instructions about preparing for the Passover meal: "He replied, 'As you enter the city, a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him to the house that he enters, and say to the owner of the house, "The Teacher asks: Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?" He will show you a large room upstairs, all furnished. Make preparations there'" (Luke 22:10-12). This level of detail shows us that Jesus "knows exactly what's going on. He's in full command of the situation." Nothing takes Him by surprise. He sees it all – "the upper room, the Garden of Gethsemane, the hill of Calvary, the empty tomb." Jesus is "masterfully in command of His own destiny." A Meal of Deep Significance As Jesus reclines at the table with His disciples, He infuses the traditional Passover meal with new, profound meaning: "And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, 'This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.' In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, 'This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you'" (Luke 22:19-20). In this moment, Jesus is "serving up His own life" for His followers. He's establishing a new covenant, fulfilling ancient promises, and preparing to become the ultimate Passover Lamb. Triumph in Tragedy Even as Jesus faces betrayal and death, we see triumph emerging: Jesus allows evil to play into His own hands, using it for ultimate good. He demonstrates His divine foreknowledge and sovereignty over all events. Jesus willingly offers Himself as the sacrifice that will bring redemption to the world. As He says in John 10:18, "No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again." Finding Our Triumph So how can we apply these truths to our own lives when we face dark times? Trust in God's bigger picture: Like Jesus, we can face difficulties knowing that God can work all things for good (Romans 8:28). Remember who we are in Christ: The Lord's Supper reminds us that we are covered by Jesus' sacrifice and united with Him. Look forward with hope: Our current struggles are temporary. We have a future glory to anticipate (2 Corinthians 4:17). Serve others sacrificially: Jesus' example challenges us to love and serve, even in difficult circumstances. Commune with Christ: Draw strength from your relationship with Jesus, especially in times of trial. Remember, "If we share in His sufferings, we know we shall also share in His glories." Whatever tragedy you might be facing, know that in Christ, triumph is possible. Fix your eyes on Jesus, who turned the tragedy of the cross into the triumph of our salvation. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

What if you could know the future? In Luke 21, Jesus reveals what is to come—both the destruction of Jerusalem and His ultimate return. This sermon explores His prophetic words, showing how history confirms His truth and how His promises shape how we live today. The Destruction of Jerusalem – Jesus foretells the fall of the Temple, which occurred in 70 AD, warning His followers to remain faithful through persecution. The Coming of the Son of Man – The chaos of the world is not the end; it points to Jesus' return in power and glory. The Posture of Faithful Awaiting – Jesus calls us to be spiritually prepared as we await His return. Takeaways Watch Yourselves – Do not be weighed down by sin or the distractions of life. Stay Awake – Remain spiritually alert and ready for Christ's return. Pray Hard – Seek God's strength to endure trials and temptation. Stand Firm – Endure faithfully and boldly witness for Christ. Listen Well – Stay grounded in God's Word, the only truth that endures. Knowing the future changes how we live today. Are you ready? Watch, be encouraged, and trust in the One whose words will never pass away.

Friends, we've been diving deep into Luke, and today I want to unpack what we really, really need in this life. We're looking at three key things: a greater son, a better goodness, and a deeper offering. You see, many in Jesus' day were fixated on a Messiah who'd simply kick out the Romans and restore Israel's glory days. They wanted David 2.0. But Jesus, through a clever little Bible study on Psalm 110, exposes their blind spot. He shows them that Messiah isn't just David's son, but also David's Lord! This means Messiah has to be both son of David AND Son of God! We need a savior who's not just a political liberator, but one who conquers sin, Satan, and even death itself! And it's not enough to just look the part, like those scribes with their fancy robes and long prayers. Jesus warns us about those who prioritize outward appearances over genuine heart transformation. We need a righteousness that surpasses mere performance, a goodness that flows from a heart made new by God's Spirit. Finally, Jesus points us to a poor widow who, despite her meager offering of two tiny coins, gives more than the wealthy folks tossing in their surplus. Why? Because God doesn't count our gifts, He weighs them. He sees the heart behind the offering. This widow, in her poverty, gave her all – a beautiful picture of surrendered delight. Friends, Jesus is the one we really need. He's the greater son who offers true salvation, the source of lasting goodness that transforms us from the inside out, and the one who empowers us to live lives of surrendered delight, holding nothing back from our loving God.

In a world rife with threats and anxieties, Psalm 17 offers a beacon of hope, reminding us that our refuge lies in the steadfast love of our good God. David's heartfelt plea in this psalm reveals the stark contrast between the menacing nature of his adversaries and the unwavering protection of the Lord. David paints a chilling portrait of his enemies: their hearts are closed to pity, their mouths spew arrogance, their eyes are fixed on his downfall, and their leader lurks like a ravenous lion. Yet, amidst this palpable fear, David finds solace in the Lord's promise of refuge. He describes God's attentiveness as an incline ear, his unwavering support as an outstretched right hand, his constant watchfulness as the pupil of his eye, and his unwavering protection as the shadow of his wings. The illustration of a mother hen shielding her chicks from a raging fire serves as a poignant reminder of God's sacrificial love. Just as the hen willingly endured the flames to protect her young, so too does our God shield us from harm, even at great personal cost. This image underscores the depth of God's love and the security we find in his embrace. David's confidence stems not from a belief in his own righteousness or a guarantee of earthly victory, but from the unwavering assurance of God's presence. He finds solace in the knowledge that even in the face of adversity, he will behold God's face and find satisfaction in his likeness. This psalm extends an invitation to draw near to God, to find refuge in his presence, and to rest in the knowledge that he is our protector and our portion. No matter how daunting the threats we face, we can find solace in the unwavering love and protection of our good God. Just as David found strength in the Lord's presence, so too can we face our fears with courage, knowing that our God is with us, his ear inclined to our prayers, his hand outstretched in support, his eye watching over us, and his wings offering us refuge.

In a world rife with threats and anxieties, Psalm 17 offers a beacon of hope, reminding us that our refuge lies in the steadfast love of our good God. David's heartfelt plea in this psalm reveals the stark contrast between the menacing nature of his adversaries and the unwavering protection of the Lord. David paints a chilling portrait of his enemies: their hearts are closed to pity, their mouths spew arrogance, their eyes are fixed on his downfall, and their leader lurks like a ravenous lion. Yet, amidst this palpable fear, David finds solace in the Lord's promise of refuge. He describes God's attentiveness as an incline ear, his unwavering support as an outstretched right hand, his constant watchfulness as the pupil of his eye, and his unwavering protection as the shadow of his wings. The illustration of a mother hen shielding her chicks from a raging fire serves as a poignant reminder of God's sacrificial love. Just as the hen willingly endured the flames to protect her young, so too does our God shield us from harm, even at great personal cost. This image underscores the depth of God's love and the security we find in his embrace. David's confidence stems not from a belief in his own righteousness or a guarantee of earthly victory, but from the unwavering assurance of God's presence. He finds solace in the knowledge that even in the face of adversity, he will behold God's face and find satisfaction in his likeness. This psalm extends an invitation to draw near to God, to find refuge in his presence, and to rest in the knowledge that he is our protector and our portion. No matter how daunting the threats we face, we can find solace in the unwavering love and protection of our good God. Just as David found strength in the Lord's presence, so too can we face our fears with courage, knowing that our God is with us, his ear inclined to our prayers, his hand outstretched in support, his eye watching over us, and his wings offering us refuge.

Today on Karl and Crew, we are airing the “Best of” from our week at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) conference in Dallas, Texas. We have compiled a few of the interviews from our guests this week. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast. The following guests joined us this week: Dr. Erwin Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of the Moody Church in Chicago and an author. Dr. Lutzer has authored several books including, “Eclipse of God: Our Nation’s Disastrous Search for a More Inclusive Deity (and What We Must Do About It.)” Lana Silk is the Chief Executive Officer for Transform Iran, a Christian organization that shares the gospel in Iran. Lana passionately works to help bring freedom to the people of Iran through ministry and humanitarian aid. Jonathan Griffiths is a lead pastor of the Metropolitan Bible Church in Canada. Jonathan also leads Encounter the Truth, a media ministry that shares the gospel through radio and podcasts in the United States and Canada. He is also an author and has written several books including, “Gathered for Good: God’s Good Design for the Local Church.” Christopher Beth is the founder, Chief Storyteller and Director of the Bucket Ministry, a nonprofit organization that shares the good news of Jesus along with clean water for in-need communities around the world. Christopher used to be a business consultant until he felt the call to ministry after going on a mission trip to the Brazilian Amazon with his then-high school daughter in 2012. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Karl and Crew, we are airing the “Best of” from our week at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) conference in Dallas, Texas. We have compiled a few of the interviews from our guests this week. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast. The following guests joined us this week: Dr. Erwin Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of the Moody Church in Chicago and an author. Dr. Lutzer has authored several books including, “Eclipse of God: Our Nation’s Disastrous Search for a More Inclusive Deity (and What We Must Do About It.)” Lana Silk is the Chief Executive Officer for Transform Iran, a Christian organization that shares the gospel in Iran. Lana passionately works to help bring freedom to the people of Iran through ministry and humanitarian aid. Jonathan Griffiths is a lead pastor of the Metropolitan Bible Church in Canada. Jonathan also leads Encounter the Truth, a media ministry that shares the gospel through radio and podcasts in the United States and Canada. He is also an author and has written several books including, “Gathered for Good: God’s Good Design for the Local Church.” Christopher Beth is the founder, Chief Storyteller and Director of the Bucket Ministry, a nonprofit organization that shares the good news of Jesus along with clean water for in-need communities around the world. Christopher used to be a business consultant until he felt the call to ministry after going on a mission trip to the Brazilian Amazon with his then-high school daughter in 2012. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we were LIVE at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Conference in Texas. We had some special guests on the show today and heard stories of how they came to God and how He is still working in their lives now through ministry. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast. The following guests joined us this morning: Max McLean is an award-winning actor, founder and artistic director of the New York City-based Fellowship for Performing Arts. Max also stars in the Fellowship for Performing Arts’ most recent play, C.S. Lewis On Stage: Further Up & Further In. Raymond Harris is an architect, executive movie producer, venture capitalist in God’s kingdom and author. Raymond has authored the book, “Enduring Wealth, Being Rich in this World and the Next.” Larry Huch was once an addict but is now Pastor, advocate for Israel and Jewish people, and an author. Larry has spoken at the White House, in violent prisons, and to world leaders. He also authored the book, “From Junkie to Jerusalem-A Journey of Destiny.” Dr. Erwin Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of the Moody Church in Chicago and an author. Dr. Lutzer has authored several books including, “Eclipse of God: Our Nation’s Disastrous Search for a More Inclusive Deity (and What We Must Do About It.)” June Hunt is the founder and Chief Servant Officer of the award-winning radio program, Hope for the Heart, where they provide guidance on the Bible and how to apply it in life. June is also a biblical counselor, speaker, singer and broadcaster. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we were LIVE at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Conference in Texas. We had some special guests on the show today and heard stories of how they came to God and how He is still working in their lives now through ministry. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast. The following guests joined us this morning: Max McLean is an award-winning actor, founder and artistic director of the New York City-based Fellowship for Performing Arts. Max also stars in the Fellowship for Performing Arts’ most recent play, C.S. Lewis On Stage: Further Up & Further In. Raymond Harris is an architect, executive movie producer, venture capitalist in God’s kingdom and author. Raymond has authored the book, “Enduring Wealth, Being Rich in this World and the Next.” Larry Huch was once an addict but is now Pastor, advocate for Israel and Jewish people, and an author. Larry has spoken at the White House, in violent prisons, and to world leaders. He also authored the book, “From Junkie to Jerusalem-A Journey of Destiny.” Dr. Erwin Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of the Moody Church in Chicago and an author. Dr. Lutzer has authored several books including, “Eclipse of God: Our Nation’s Disastrous Search for a More Inclusive Deity (and What We Must Do About It.)” June Hunt is the founder and Chief Servant Officer of the award-winning radio program, Hope for the Heart, where they provide guidance on the Bible and how to apply it in life. June is also a biblical counselor, speaker, singer and broadcaster. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know, they say there's two subjects you don't bring up in polite conversation: politics and religion. Convictions run deep, tempers can run hot, and it usually ends up in an argument. Well, today we dove into how the religious leaders tried to trap Jesus with these very topics, attempting to undermine His authority. But Jesus, calm, clever, and collected, brilliantly outmaneuvered them, remaining laser-focused on what truly matters. First, they challenged Jesus on paying taxes to Caesar, hoping to paint Him as a political rebel or a Roman sympathizer. With the simple question, "Whose image is on this coin?", Jesus highlighted their dependence on a system ruled by Caesar while emphasizing God's ultimate claim on their lives. "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesars, and to God the things that are God's." Give Caesar your money, fine, but give God your everything. You bear His image. Next, the Sadducees, those who deny the resurrection, presented a convoluted scenario about a woman with seven husbands, aiming to expose the supposed absurdity of resurrection life. Jesus cut through their smokescreen, reminding them that earthly marriage points to the ultimate covenant love of God. In the resurrection, we will all belong to God, experiencing a love that transcends our earthly understanding. He then challenged their skepticism by pointing to God's self-revelation to Moses, "I am the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob," the God not of the dead, but of the living! These traps reveal how easily we get distracted by political fights and religious debates, losing sight of the bigger picture. Jesus reminds us to keep the main thing the main thing: the ultimacy of God, the eternality of souls, and the supremacy of hope. We were created by and for God, destined for eternal life in His presence. This is the hope we cling to, the truth that should shape our lives. So, friends, let's not be co-opted into someone else's lesser agenda. Let's not get derailed by divisive debates or political maneuvering. Instead, let's fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who stayed the course to the cross and beyond. Let's live as gospel people, centered on the unshakeable truth of God's love and the glorious hope of resurrection life. Let's keep the main thing the main thing!

“People can make mistakes about many things. However, there is one question where we cannot risk being wrong: “How can I spend eternity with God?” In part 1 of this series, Dr. Erwin Lutzer, pastor emeritus of Moody Church and bestselling author, shares in our interview, “This is the most important topic that anyone could…

“People can make mistakes about many things. However, there is one question where we cannot risk being wrong: “How can I spend eternity with God?” In part 1 of this series, Dr. Erwin Lutzer, pastor emeritus of Moody Church and bestselling author, shares in our interview, “This is the most important topic that anyone could…

Friends, this passage from Luke 19 and 20 paints a powerful picture of Jesus rescuing true religion. It's a sad truth that religion can be twisted and corrupted by those seeking profit and power, just like those TV preachers with their private jets and mansions, discrediting authentic faith. This isn't a new problem; it's an age-old one. Jesus himself confronted these hypocrites, these "broods of vipers," head-on. He saw what they were doing to the temple, turning the court of the Gentiles, meant for prayer and seeking God, into a marketplace. They were exploiting people, lining their pockets with exorbitant fees for temple taxes and animal sacrifices. Jesus, in his righteous anger, drove them out, reclaiming the temple as a house of prayer. This act of cleansing was a powerful statement. Jesus wasn't just tidying up; he was fulfilling prophecy, coming as the refiner's fire to purify the priesthood and restore righteous offerings. He was taking back what was meant to be a place for all nations to encounter God's love. But the religious leaders weren't about to let him disrupt their lucrative system. They challenged his authority, demanding to know who gave him the right to act. Jesus, ever wise, outmaneuvered them with a question of his own about John the Baptist, leaving them trapped between admitting their hypocrisy and facing the wrath of the people. Then Jesus tells the parable of the vineyard. A man entrusts his vineyard to tenants, expecting a share of the fruit. But the tenants, consumed by greed, abuse and kill the messengers sent by the owner, even his own beloved son, hoping to claim the vineyard for themselves. This story wasn't random; it was a direct confrontation with the religious leaders. They were the tenants, entrusted with God's people and the temple, but they had turned it into a self-serving enterprise. Jesus was the beloved son, rejected and soon to be killed. He was warning them, offering them a final chance to repent. This parable reveals the heart of the problem: these leaders had lost sight of true religion. They had traded covenant love for personal gain, turning God's house into a den of robbers. Jesus, in contrast, embodies true religion. He empties himself for our sake, laying down his authority and ultimately his life as a ransom for many. He gives himself away in self-sacrificing love, the very opposite of the tenants' greed. He is the cornerstone, the foundation of true faith, and everything rests upon him. So, friends, what about us? We live in a world filled with counterfeit religious leaders, those who exploit and abuse for their own gain. But these counterfeits point to the genuine article, the real deal: Jesus. He is the faithful heir, the true cornerstone. He offers us a firm foundation, a life built on something that will never crumble. Will we let him rescue our religion? Will we turn away from the distortions and embrace the authentic faith he offers? Will we build our lives on Jesus, the cornerstone that will never let us down? He is the heart of it all.

Kindred Spirits in Commitment to the Word of GodIn this episode of the Cedarville Stories podcast, Dr. Thomas White, President of Cedarville University, sits down with Dan Jacobsen, grandson of the late Warren Wiersbe — one of the most influential Bible teachers of the 20th century. Known as “the pastor's pastor,” Wiersbe's ministry at Chicago's Moody Church and with the “Back to the Bible” radio program impacted countless lives.Dr. White shares how he first encountered Wiersbe's BE Series as a seminary student and later had the privilege of meeting him personally. Their first meeting took place in Wiersbe's basement, where a discussion about donating his library to Cedarville quickly turned into a heartfelt conversation about ministry, preaching, and Jesus. Wiersbe's love for college students was evident in his desire to see his books equip the next generation of biblical leaders.Cedarville University is now home to Wiersbe's legendary library — a collection that could have gone to any number of institutions. However, Wiersbe was drawn to Cedarville's and White's unwavering commitment to conservative evangelical truth. He saw Cedarville as a place where students wouldn't just learn theology but would leave loving God's Word more than when they arrived.Dr. White reflects on Cedarville's role as a “greenhouse” for spiritual growth, where students are mentored, challenged in their faith, and shaped by daily chapel and an in-depth Bible minor. He also shares his personal passion for preaching and teaching students to interact deeply with the Word of God.Tune in to hear more about the kindred spirits of Warren Wiersbe, Cedarville University, and Dr. White and be inspired to pray for a new generation of students who love Jesus and are ready to change the world for His glory!https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ac2f3e1https://youtu.be/JFjgdY61BCQ

Ray, Mark, and Oscar are joined by Erwin Lutzer, former pastor at Moody Church in Chicago, to discuss his latest book. Erwin begins by reflecting on changes in church and culture, noting how society's view of God has shifted. He wrote this book because many today neglect the God of the Old Testament, embracing a customized, sin-friendly version of God. Erwin emphasizes that God's truth, morality, and law are unchanging and necessary for salvation.Erwin warns against creating a self-made god, explaining that doing so prevents people from confronting their sin. God is the same in both the Old and New Testaments, justifying His righteousness through Christ on the cross. The New Testament intensifies both God's love and His wrath. He highlights the danger of desire-driven theology, likening it to going to bed thirsty and waking up unfulfilled. True transformation comes from acknowledging God as He is, not as we wish Him to be. The group discusses how people today seek a god who never disagrees with them, narrowing the gap between God and humanity. Erwin points to idolatry as self-delusional, comparing it to Israel's cycle of rebellion and accountability. He stresses that we must encounter God's holiness at Mt. Sinai before experiencing His grace at Mt. Zion. Erwin explains that the human heart is deeply sinful and incapable of self-redemption. He critiques modern beliefs in human goodness, calling them misleading. Only through God's grace, entirely undeserved, can sinners be redeemed. God changes those who are His, giving them a new nature and a love for Him. He lifts believers from the pit of sin, offering true direction through His Word. To recapture a high view of God, Erwin urges believers to engage deeply with scripture, like the Sermon on the Mount. He laments the lack of fear of God in today's society and the neglect of discipleship among Christians. Messages often focus solely on God's love, ignoring His judgment and holiness. True faith should lead to sanctification—a recognition of grace that inspires service to God.The fear of God, Erwin notes, is the beginning of wisdom. Trusting in God, especially in vulnerable moments, brings clarity amid chaos. Wrath and grace are not opposites; they meet at the cross, where Christ bore God's wrath so believers could receive His grace. Erwin shares a story of repentance among Nazis to illustrate the incredible scandal of grace, reminding listeners of God's love and justice displayed through Christ.Send us a text Thanks for listening! If you've been helped by this podcast, we'd be grateful if you'd consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro