The Power of the Cross with Dr. Bill Thrasher & The Story of the Thief on the Cross with Colin Smith

This episode of 'Carl and Crew' centers on the transformative power of the cross and the profound hope found in Easter, featuring insights from Pastor Colin Smith and Dr. Bill Thrasher. The conversation explores the theological depth of Holy Week, emphasizing how the gospel reshapes identity, purpose, and relationship with God. Key themes include the thief on the cross as a paradigm of grace, the necessity of repentance and faith, and the reality of God’s propitiation, reconciliation, and resurrection power. The hosts call listeners to a spiritual reset on Resurrection Sunday, urging them to share the Moody Radio app with 10 people before Easter as part of a 'Unleash the Gospel' challenge. Personal testimonies from callers illustrate how crises—cancer, divorce, spiritual dryness—became turning points where God’s love was revealed, deepening their devotion. The episode closes with a powerful reminder: God meets us in our brokenness, and love for Him grows not from performance but from experiencing His grace. The episode delivers actionable takeaways: embrace a spiritual reset on Easter Sunday, share the gospel through the Moody Radio app, identify and surrender idols in your life, and respond to God’s love with honest, vulnerable prayer. It also encourages listeners to resist cynicism, especially toward flawed systems and leaders, by focusing on God’s eternal purposes. The tone is deeply hopeful, redemptive, and urgent, rooted in the belief that the cross is not just a historical event but a living reality that transforms lives today.