Stand Up For The Truth Podcast
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The Church, Public Schools, and the Hebrew Scriptures
September 05, 2019 09:19In our first segment today, we are joined by Julaine Appling of Wisconsin Family Council to discuss how Christian parents can prepare their children for a godless school system and culture, and how the church can better equip youth for the challenges they will face in education and adult life. Jeffrey Johnson, author of a new book "Divine Mysteries: Concise and Thoughtful Ancient Biblical Wisdom" joins us in our second segment to discuss how the church and Christian community needs to chan...
Can Our Nation Ever return to What it Once was?
September 04, 2019 10:04Today, we look at the continuing decline of morality and law in our nation as we visit with Christian scholar Vishal Mangalwadi. Vishal refers to the Bible as Western Civilization's founding text and believes that our nation faces catastrophe unless we return to the God's Word as our source of law and morality. Vishal Mangalwadi has been called one of India’s foremost Christian intellects. His latest book is titled “This Book Changed Everything” chronicling the Bible’s amazing impact on ...
The Final Kingdoms of this World
September 03, 2019 10:03Earthly kingdoms come and go with the march of time and history. But the times we are headed into will mark an earthly and evil kingdom unlike anything mankind has experienced and culminating in an eternal kingdom where God will reign forever with those who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ. The Bible has given us warnings about these final days and kingdoms---some clear and others more subtle. Pastor and best-selling Author Carl Gallups shares some of his thought on these final ki...
Friendship Over Truth?
August 29, 2019 11:29There's an old saying, "politics makes strange bedfellows," but these days professing Christianity, government, and worldliness also seem to be aligning more often, developing very strange partnerships. We've seen so-called "Celebrity pastors" often embrace Hollywood stars or elite sports celebrities who claim to be Christians, but they often do so without a modicum of discernment or wisdom, causing more confusion in a a church that is confused enough already. In our final segment today w...
The Battle for Our Hearts and Minds
August 28, 2019 09:50Jesus taught that the greatest commandment was that we love the Lord our God with all our heart, mind and soul. In today's busy, fast-paced world there are many things bombarding us, fighting for our hearts and minds; distractions that take us away from glorifying and enjoying God. What are some of these distractions? Money, social media, politics, leisure, and entertainment just to name a few. And every one of these can demand our attention, passion, or loyalty. Some will go to great l...
How Christian Students Handle Argumentative Atheist Teachers
August 27, 2019 12:49Our youth are headed back to school---grade school, high school or college. There is a good possibility they may run into atheist teachers who will present theories and "teachings" that contradict the Word of God. How can we prepare our Christian students for a potential onslaught of propaganda and secular theory that will encourage them to abandon the Word of God for what is presented as "scientific fact" these days? Jay Seegert of The Starting Point Project joins Mike and Crash this mo...
The “Forbidden” Topics of Religion and Politics
August 26, 2019 11:45Daily podcast, relevant articles on issues pertaining to Christians and more can be found on Stand Up For The Truth.
Your Questions and Comments!
August 23, 2019 15:09How to stay pure and disciplined as a single Christian, especially while dating The proper balance of grace and truth when we share the gospel of repentance Could the 'man with all the answers' (Anti-Christ) be alive today and waiting in the wings Why are some pastors and Christians denouncing "White Supremacy"? (serious Christians don't support it) A retired teacher is appalled at the decline in education and morality in culture Will culture keep shifting to the point religious freed...
Christian Churches Skipping Faith Formation?
August 22, 2019 10:46In segment 1, we have a discussion about what so-called Liberal Christianity is and how it is infecting a growing number of churches and denominations. We connect with author Dan Jensen. His excellent book is titled A False Kind of Christianity. As we see more young people and leaders abandoning the Christian faith, it is important we assess their thought process and motives in doing so. (They are taking some followers with them and away from the truth.) To simply argue about whether or n...
Sexuality as a Gift From God
August 21, 2019 13:41Sexual intimacy between a man and his wife are a great gift from God. This relationship is a human representation of the deep intimacy Jesus wants with His bride, the church. When a man and his wife are sexually intimate there is a deep physical, emotional and spiritual bonding that God blesses. But as Satan often does, he takes something beautiful from God and twists it to deceive people. Today, rampant sexuality has led to destruction and disaster: abortion, broken marriages, divorce, a...
Addressing the Problem of Mental Illness and Depression
August 20, 2019 13:08Daily podcast, relevant articles on issues pertaining to Christians and more can be found on Stand Up For The Truth.
The Changing Role of a Pastor
August 19, 2019 11:31Vibrant, bible teaching churches are needed more than ever but are so very hard to come by. We need wisdom, biblical knowledge and understanding of God. We also need to show our nation the dangerous path we are on as a nation and people. But many churches seem intent on conforming to the ways of this world instead of transforming lives by the power of God's Word. At a time when we need clear biblical direction we seem to often be lacking in in a growing number of churches. It usually sta...
Comments & Questions: A ‘Red Flag’ to Watch
August 16, 2019 13:57On Fridays we discuss your comments and answer your questions - always looking to God's Word. Several of you have written in about potential gun control laws and the possible threat of disarming the general public. Should Christians obey such a law? Also: When pastors tell too many stories or analogies during a sermon, does it take away from God's Word? Christian parents needing advice for daughter with an influential lesbian friend. The Jewish concept of "Minyan"- not "minion" as used i...
Would You Give Up Your Life for Christ? Persecution Update
August 15, 2019 11:39In spite of all the violence in America, and a growing hatred for God and His Word, we are still very blessed as Christians to be Americans because of the religious freedoms we have. That could be changing. But we have not yet suffered to the point of torture or death for our faith in Jesus Christ. The same cannot be said for millions of Christians suffering around the world, whose very freedom and life are in danger because of their faith in Jesus Christ. Todd Nettleton of Voice of the ...
Is God Beginning to Separate the Wheat from the Chaff?
August 14, 2019 13:28Every time a well-known Christian renounces their faith, we need to remember that God never changes and His Word is still truth! Recently two more prominent believers fell away: Christian Author Joshua Harris, who wrote important books on sexual purity and dating for Christians, and a young leader of Hillsong Music, Marty Harris. Both announced they are no longer Christians. In our final segments we will look at closer at this pattern of growing apostasy within professing Christianity. In...
The Systematic and Deliberate Dismantling of Western Culture
August 13, 2019 13:31Daily podcast, relevant articles on issues pertaining to Christians and more can be found on Stand Up For The Truth.
America in Crisis: Have We Reached a Tipping Point?
August 12, 2019 12:18To those of us who are older, seasoned Christians perhaps, we see an America today little like we experienced growing up. Certainly there were problems throughout our history, but nothing like we witness today. Moral decay, including the murder of 60,000,000 million children through abortion; a public education system that is in lock step with anti-god globalists; a media with no sniff of objectivity and in the tank for the far left; as well as a political party, the Democrats, that has c...
Listener Questions and Comments
August 09, 2019 13:32On Fridays, we get to read your comments and answer your questions by going to the Word of God. This morning your topics of interest include: Mental illness and Christians home churches vs. mega-churches "slain in the spirit" theology dealing with children confused about their sexuality and gender Is it wrong for pastors wearing $40,000 watches or driving expensive cars, etc? Kingdom Now theology Can we become too dogmatic about certain Scriptures pertaining to salvation? Our daugh...
Apathy or Apologetics: What Can Christians Do?
August 08, 2019 11:58A series of recent surveys asked youth who they trust for advice on important moral and practical decisions. Police, government, and even parents were on the list. But what was at the top? College Professors! This is obviously bad news for them, our country, and the Christian Church since the vast majority of College professors are progressive at best and anti-Christian and pro-socialism at worst. Parents really have their work cut out for them today. Christian kids need a solid foundat...
Affirming the Truth of God’s Word
August 07, 2019 13:24If you listen to atheists, secularists and even some who claim to be Christians, you might think the Bible is nothing more than a bunch of man-made stories, full of confusion and contradictions. But in reality, it is the only thing we can look to for lasting truth. God - who has always existed and always will exist, knows all things past, present and future, and is the only one who can speak absolute truth. But even within many self-professed born-again believers there is doubt over the ...
Don’t Buy the “Media Spin” About a “Kinder, Gentler” Socialism
August 06, 2019 12:56Daily podcast, relevant articles on issues pertaining to Christians and more can be found on Stand Up For The Truth.
The Answer to Violence, Killing, that America will not Accept
August 05, 2019 13:22While deadly shootings and gang violence continue on the streets of Chicago every weekend, two horrendous mass shootings took place in Ohio and Texas. One man was apparently a radical right-winger and the other a Satanist, Democrat, and radical left-winger. Americans and the media seek answers, but continue to refuse to accept the plain truth: increased evil and lawlessness because the truth of God is being ignored and rejected. Daily podcast, relevant articles on issues pertaining to Chr...
We Love Fridays! It’s Q & A Time
August 02, 2019 13:45Do we have to choose between going to church or watching on-line teachings? I cannot find a local church willing to teach Bible prophecy and tackle hot topics SOZO/Theophostic "ministries" infiltrating some churches. Should our experiences rule over our thoughts? Is tithing a biblical requirement? Are the Letters to the Churches in Revelation applicable today? Can a true believer fall away from or "give back" their salvation in Christ? Daily podcast, relevant articles on issues perta...
Shouldn’t the Church Influence Government?
August 01, 2019 11:16Daily podcast, relevant articles on issues pertaining to Christians and more can be found on Stand Up For The Truth.
Assumptions Can Be Dangerous
July 31, 2019 10:42The dictionary defines an assumption as, "assuming something is true or taking a statement for granted." When we believe something important is truth, and base our life and entire belief system around it only to find out the assumption was wrong, it changes the way we see everything. Sadly, too often in public education and media we are being led to assume certain false beliefs and philosophies are true, and this deception affects how we view God and life itself. Our guest today is David...
Who are the Nephilim?
July 29, 2019 13:38Genesis 6:1-4 are very controversial verses to many Christians. They deal with a group called the "Nephilim" and they have been the center of controversy and various biblical interpretations for thousands of years. Tim Chaffey has written a new book on these fascinating creatures, attempting to answer many questions Christians have about the Nephilim. Were they fallen angels or simply sinful men? What did they do and why? And if they are fallen angels have we heard the last from them? ...
Time and Persecution Will Tell
July 26, 2019 13:12This morning Mike and Crash read your comments and answer your questions using God's Word. Our discussion this week with John Loeffler and Gary Kah have sparked discussion on how professing Christian Churches will respond to discrimination, pressure and persecution. The Hebrew Roots Movement, "experiencing God" and "SOZO" type ministries are also discussed. Daily podcast, relevant articles on issues pertaining to Christians and more can be found on Stand Up For The Truth.
The Spiritual Side of Radical Liberalism
July 25, 2019 11:30It would be a tragic mistake to think that the seismic lurch to the far left by radical politic leaders in our nation is either temporary, isolated or without spiritual motivation. Rather than a political movement, radical Liberalism is part of a movement bent on uniting the world around global humanism, turning our backs on God. And the Word of God warns us of this tragedy as Jesus prepares to return to judge the nations. Gary Kah of Hope For the World joins Mike and Crash today to disc...
Are We Being Conditioned to Hate Each Other?
July 24, 2019 13:31The Bible tells us the one thing that should distinguish God's people from the world is our love of Him and one another. We are taught to not only love one another as Christians, but to forgive our enemies, pray for them, and never respond to hatred with hatred. We are to be a unique and holy people, separate from the ways and teachings of this world. But that is not what Satan and this world wants. It is taunting us, hoping to provoke us toward anger and hatred, so they can say that we...
Rampant Evil Against God’s People
July 23, 2019 12:45In Romans 1, Paul warns that people who reject the truth of God are turned over to a reprobate mind to do unspeakable evil. Mike and David discuss three examples of growing evil against Christians in China, Africa and India, and discuss how long it might be before that evil spreads to the U.S. and threatens Christians here. We also talk with Pastor Frank Figueroa of Reasons For Hope Ministry on the challenges of reaching the people of Hawaii with the gospel, and talk about how our difficu...
How The Bible Came to Be
July 22, 2019 13:22The attacks on the validity and truth of the Bible have become more common and intense. How can we know that the Bible is the Word of God and answer the charges of skeptics? Pastor Randy White joins Mike and David for a look at the history of the Bible and how we can confront false accusations about it with truth. Daily podcast, relevant articles on issues pertaining to Christians and more can be found on Stand Up For The Truth.
Listener Questions and Comments: No Topic Off Limits!
July 19, 2019 14:19What are the topics on the hearts and minds of Christians today? Here are some of the important issues we tackle today: The Old Testament Law and works vs. grace - the law is good but cannot save us So-called "progressive Christianity," a cancer to the church God is patient with us so we should be patient with other Christians with faulty doctrine The importance of youth pastors teaching God's Word to kids and not just entertaining them What do the Democrat presidential debates and Com...
Is Christian Persecution in America Just Around the Corner?
July 18, 2019 11:37Today we take another look at the state of Christianity in America and discuss the real hostility and discrimination against believers in Christ, as well as the possibility the gospel may soon be banned in our nation. We discuss the so-called Equality Act and its threat to Bible-believing Christians, and explain how the church itself has practically opened the door to welcome discrimination against God's truth and the gospel. Why? Because we want to be loved by a world that hates Jesus and...
Dismantling the Lies of the Enemy
July 17, 2019 13:30The only way to dismantle lies is to respectfully confront them with truth. We try doing this on our radio program when it comes to lies not only in our culture but sadly, within churches in America. Our guest is a professional 'lie-debunker' and travels around the world sharing the hope of Jesus Christ with people deceived by the clever deception of the enemy. Today's guest is Carl Kerby of Reasons for Hope Ministry! He's back to talk about their video series titled "debunked" and the imp...
The Epidemic of Loneliness
July 16, 2019 13:47Daily podcast, relevant articles on issues pertaining to Christians and more can be found on Stand Up For The Truth.
What Will the Church in America Look like in Ten Years?
July 15, 2019 12:39Pastor Carl Gallups joins Mike and David to discuss an article from the Christian Post speculating on what healthy American Churches will look like ten years from now. We start our discussion on this topic assuming we will not yet face open persecution for our Christian beliefs ten years from now. What kind of changes will we see in strong Christian churches in America? Daily podcast, relevant articles on issues pertaining to Christians and more can be found on Stand Up For The Truth.
Concerns About Calvinism, and More Questions & Comments
July 12, 2019 13:48Recently, we've received more listener questions on the 500 year old topic of Calvinism vs. Arminianism. Is this debate necessary and productive? Or is it becoming a source for self-righteous condemnation and hatred of our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ? Is it important that we understand election, predestination and who is called before we can accept the gift God has given us through the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ? Also mentioned: why not taxpayer-funding for ...
Are We Prepared?
July 11, 2019 13:47In our first segment, we visit with Dr. Corey Miller, president and CEO of Ratio Christi Ministries, discussing the growing threats to religious freedoms on school campuses. Mike and David also look at a perspective on persecution from David Curry, President of Open Doors, USA. Mr. Curry admonishes the American Church for being enamored with entertainment while our Christian brothers and sisters around the world face imprisonment, torture and even death fore their faith in Jesus Christ. ...
The Deception and Dilemma of Progressive Christianity
July 10, 2019 15:12Our nation is seeing an infusion of radical progressive thought threatening the very foundation and future of our nation. The Church in America is also witnessing a surge in hyper-liberalism leading many to question the fundamental and traditional teachings of the Apostles and early Church. Is Progressive Christianity to be considered a part of Biblical Christianity or does it contradict Scripture? Daily podcast, relevant articles on issues pertaining to Christians and more can be found ...
Jay Seegert: Zeal without Knowledge
July 09, 2019 12:00Jay Seegert of The Starting Point Project joins Mike and Crash this morning to look at some beliefs of Christians that are just not found in the Word of God and the importance of making sure our zeal is well grounded in truth and supported by the Bible. Jay also discusses the amazing complexity of the human body, pointing to the truth that we were fearfully and wonderfully made by God and not a random act of nature. Daily podcast, relevant articles on issues pertaining to Christians and m...
Transgender No More: Transformed by Christ!
July 08, 2019 13:43Today's guest is author, Laura Perry, a courageous young woman who wants to encourage others to avoid making the same mistakes she did leading to a very painful path to "transition." Daily podcast, relevant articles on issues pertaining to Christians and more can be found on Stand Up For The Truth.
Your Comments and Questions
July 05, 2019 14:16We get to tackle many of your questions and comments every Friday. Here we go! Books being read to kindergartners about Islam Why don't more Christians pitch in and serve at church? Love how Stand Up challenges and encourages us at the same time Eternal security - (once saved, always saved?) Is President Trump's Middle East peace deal naive? Should an unbeliever be allowed to lead or serve on the church worship team? The radical liberals seem unwilling to be tolerant and carry on any...
The Infection of Radical Liberalism Within the Church
July 03, 2019 13:46Daily podcast, relevant articles on issues pertaining to Christians and more can be found on Stand Up For The Truth.
The Peace of God
July 02, 2019 13:26Paul tells us in Philippians Chapter 4 that we should rejoice in the Lord at all times, not be anxious and receive the peace of God that surpasses all human understanding. Now which of us would not want total peace? Yet which of us as Christians truly experiences it? We have been forgiven of our sins and received the promise of eternity with God in heaven, yet we continue to struggle and worry about this life. Instead of exhibiting peace we are often filled with angst. Dave Wager of Si...
The Dangers and Challenges in Sharing the Gospel
July 01, 2019 12:24Sharing the gospel in foreign lands has always been difficult, but these days there are challenges that are making the task increasingly difficult and dangerous. Radical Islam has been emboldened by ruthless leaders and a media willfully silent on its evil actions. Even within missionary circles there seems to be confusion on how best to share the gospel, making the task all the more difficult. Elijah Abraham of Living Oasis Ministries regularly travels around the world sharing the gospe...
Comments and Questions: No Topic Off Limits!
June 28, 2019 15:15It's Friday! That means we hear from you about things the Christian community are concerned about. Comments and Questions discussed on today's program: Keeping an eternal perspective during these challenging times Calvinism creeping into more churches? Public school lunch and breakfast programs The pornography epidemic and its affect on children and its dehumanization of women Is "conservative Christian" just another word for Nazi? Was Pastor David Platt wrong in praying for President...
Uh Oh: A Middle East Peace Plan in the Works
June 27, 2019 11:28For Christians seeking to understand the last days, fewer things grab our attention than talk of a Middle East Peace Plan between Israel and her enemies. Many believe Daniel chapter 9 talks about a seven year peace treaty between Anti-Christ and Israel that will usher in the final countdown to the return of Jesus to judge all men and nations. President Trump is unveiling his "Deal of the Century," aimed at bringing peace between Israel and her enemies, and many in the Christian community ...
Growing Acceptance of Marxism in Churches
June 26, 2019 13:41As American Christianity generally bends over backwards to be seen as "loving" to the world, we have seen secular culture extend its influence within the church. From the social justice movement to the powerful LGBTQ lobby, we see more and more churches accommodating things of this world directly contradictory to the Bible. And now, with another presidential election on the horizon we are seeing an enhanced push for the church to embrace something that is directly opposed to the Bible: Ma...
On the Brink of Middle East War?
June 25, 2019 13:20Tension between the United States and Iran are growing and many fear a war might be inevitable, as the U.S. opposes Iran's quest for nuclear weapons that they have stated they would use to wipe out Israel. As the world looks on through the lens of their world view we as Christians try to understand these events through the prophetic lens of the Bible, which warns us of upheaval and wars as the enemies of God oppose Him and Israel in the final days. Pastor and best-selling Author Carl Gall...
Defining Grace, the Gospel, and the Church
June 24, 2019 15:19David Fiorazo and Crash Connell discuss many important issues with Grace To You's Cameron Buetell on today's program. Christian maturity, discipleship, evangelism, and a new slant on 'seeker-sensitive' churches! Daily podcast, relevant articles on issues pertaining to Christians and more can be found on Stand Up For The Truth.