Understanding the Times

Eric Barger has been a part of our Understanding the Times conference activity for several years. We air his message, Liberalism: The Most Dangerous Cult. You can find conference CD and DVDs here. We carry many products by Eric Barger here. Find more info at www.ericbarger.com

Dr. Norm Geisler joins Jan to discuss his new book, If God, Why Evil? In an effort to answer this question, Norm Geisler provides the clearest, most comprehensive and penetrating presentation on one of the most difficult problems that thinking Christians face. Where did evil come from? And why doesn't God do something about it? Can't He just put an end to murder, rape, and starvation? What about earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis? Why couldn't a perfect God have made a perfect world? Jan and Dr. Geisler also review the issue of Hell and briefly address Rob Bell's new book on this subject. Go here to find Geisler's book on our site. www.normgeisler.com The second half of this broadcast is with Dr. Calvin Beisner who heads the Cornwall Alliance, and has a campaign, Resisting the Green Dragon. This effort calls Christians to take a look at the environmental movement including those headed by evangelicals. Environmentalism is encouraging a new religion, is targeting our youth, and has a global vision. Why are Christians going along with a one-world system by signing on to the false claims of the greens? One Christian outfit says that a "true evangelical proselytizes the planet." Since redistributing the wealth is behind almost all environmental efforts, why are Christians selling out? Having said this, please be good stewards of God's creation. Learn more at: www.resistingthegreendragon.com or www.cornwallalliance.org

Part 1: Jan is host both hours and deals with John Loeffler from Steel on Steel radio. Is global debt going to be the crisis the Antichrist won't let go to waste? Probably. It is unsolvable. The two consider numerous economy-related issues now that there is a clear war against the private sector and a push for a socialized America. Today's global debt cannot even be comprehended. The ship of socialized fools in Greece and other parts of Europe is sinking and America should be taking notes. We could be next. The end-time plan of God is in motion and a one-world system and currency is on the horizon. We don't know the timing. Jan and John close considering the bright side of the dark side. This is the time when the church can shine and even replace the government in caring for some in society. Will it step up to the plate and follow through or is the church too far gone? We carry Loeffler's DVD, The Coming Persecution of Christians in the West found here. Learn more at www.steelonsteel.com and to listen free, just use your e-mail and the password of Olive Tree.

Jan hosts with guest Kamal Saleem, former Islamic terrorist, now a believer. Their topics range from "Chrislam" in our churches (the uniting of Muslims and Christians), to our purpose in Libya, to the real reasons behind the so-called "Arab spring." They also examine the Muslim Brotherhood which is getting a pass in the Obama administration when their goal, in fact, is global Sharia Law. They are behind much of the turmoil in the Middle East. Back to "Chrislam" -- even Jack Van Impe has been tossed by TBN because he wants to tell the truth about Islam but is not allowed to on the network. Kamal closes the two hours by sharing his amazing testimony for 20 minutes. www.koomeministries.com

Jan as host and Eric Barger as guest challenge Christianity Today for their promotion of a bargain sale of products promoting lectio divina, contemplative prayer, "the silence," spiritual formation, walking the labyrinth, and more. These are practices the reformers died fighting 500 years ago. In particular, the Emergent Church is promoting all of these along with everything mystical. Mysticism has replaced doctrine and the leaders of this apostate movement say Jesus died to save the earth, not individuals. Yet evangelicals are climbing on board the mystical train and it's leading to a train wreck in the church. How can you spot this in your church? Who are the names to avoid? We carry many Eric Barger products found here. Learn more at www.ericbarger.com

Jan hosts an hour that is a tribute to Dr. Ron Carlson who passed away June 16. Guests who weigh in include Ed Decker and Brannon Howse. Jan also plays a portion of Ron Carlson's message at Understanding the Times 2007 in the Twin Cities. Carlson specialized in exposing false teachings, cults, and stood for sound apologetics. Ron's conference message focuses on the deception of our day. You can contact the Carlson family at www.christianministriesintl.org. We carry Ron and Ed Decker's book, Fast Facts on False Teachings which you can find here. We carry CD and DVDs of our Understanding the Times conferences here. The second part of this broadcast is guest host Eric Barger who discusses with his guests the question: Can a Mormon be a Christian? Joining Barger are former Mormon elders Ed Decker of "Saints Alive in Jesus" and Jim Spencer of "Through the Maze." Decker and Spencer are two of today's most knowledgeable Christian apologists on the topic of Mormonism. This hour outlines the vast differences between Mormonism and authentic Christianity and reminds the listeners that those in the cults radically redefine terms such as "salvation." They also promote "another Jesus." As Mormons go more and more high-profile, we need to get acquainted with their twisted beliefs. Learn more at www.saintsalive.com or www.beyondmormonism.com, and www.ericbarger.com. We carry Ed Decker's book, My Kingdom Come and several Eric Barger productshere.

Ken Ham is Jan's guest. He is the author of a new book revealing how Christian college students come to their Christian college campus "already compromised." However, their unbelief is then fueled by Christian colleges promoting unsound doctrine. Jan and Ken reveal that the flawed doctrine is not just pertaining to Genesis issues, but theology running through the entire Bible.  Jan also answers the critics of the Dr. Randy White hour when Randy interviewed an Orthodox Jewish woman who denounced Christians witnessing to her. We must anyway! Jan also reveals more "Dual Covenant Theology" heavily promoted by John Hagee. No, the Jews don't have a separate way of salvation. For info on Ken Ham or his book, visit www.answersingenesis.org. On the second half of this broadcast we are sharing another message by Joel Rosenberg given at one of our Understanding the Times conferences. You can find CDs and DVDs of many of those conferences here.

Dr. Randy White is Jan's guest on the first part of this broadcast. They discuss issues concerning the identity and origin of the antichrist. The discussion reveals the compelling truth of a coming world leader in economics, politics, and even spirituality. Could he be alive today? Likely, yes. Are there signs we can look to that would help identify him? Why is this even something we might consider doing? The more we see the further rise of the one-world system, the more we can know that this "lawless one" is waiting in the wings. We sell White's book, The Antichrist: What You Can Know--What You Need to Know, found here. For more info on White, visit www.randywhiteministries.org or www.askdrwhite.blogspot.com. He is also a guest radio host for our ministry. On the second half of this broadcast Eric Barger guest hosts and talks with Dr. Dave Reagan, Dr. Mark Hitchcock, and Jan Markell. They are offering a response to the Harold Camping tragedy of May 21. They don't just dwell on the destruction of the Campings of the world; they also remind folks of the fact that a Rapture will happen some day. And a crown is waiting for those who long for His appearing. What can we know about this biblical event? All guests emphasize the importance of speaking and informing on this issue more than ever, even if one is marginalized for doing so. While Camping caused horrific destruction and was delusional, his followers took him seriously, showing the power of deception. We carry products by Barger, Reagan, and Hitchcock found here. For further info on guest host Eric Barger, visit www.ericbarger.com

The first half of this broadcast Jan talks to White House correspondent Bill Koenig about Israel-related issues including Netanyahu's visit, Obama's comments and attitude, possible weather-related fall-out from God, and Campaign 2012. Bill is the author of the classic book, Eye to Eye: Facing the Consequences of Dividing Israel. Find that at his site: www.watch.org The second half of this broadcast is guest host is Dr. Randy White, Pastor of First Baptist Church, Katy, TX. White interviews Sondra Baras of Christian Friends of Israeli Communities. Sondra is a resident of Biblical Samaria. Living in the land of the Patriarchs, Sondra is an Orthodox Jew who strongly believes that the West Bank is land given by God to Israel. This broadcast will make you aware of the settlement movement among Jews, who the settlers are, and how Christians can bless the Jewish settlers of the land of Israel. Go here to find Dr. White's book on the Antichrist. We highly recommend it. www.fbckaty.com Olive Tree Ministries is a strong believer in Jewish evangelism even if it "offends." 

On the first half of this broadcast we are broadcasting one of our conference messages from Understanding the Times 2010 given by Dr. David Reagan. He documents the increase of the raging apostasy here in the last days, found in the church as prophesied. Those contending for the faith have a full-time job coming against false teachings and watered-down doctrine. Reagan heads Lamb Lion Ministries here. You can order the complete set of CDs and DVDs here. Recordings of our other conferences are also available there. The second half of this broadcast we also play a message given by Gary Kah at Understanding the Times 2009. Kah has been documenting the rapid rise of globalist efforts for the last 20 years. It has gone on fast-forward even more in the last 1-2 years. How does the Obama administration fit into this agenda? What should you be watching for as these events unfold? Kah's ministry is Hope for the World here. Indeed, the return of Jesus Christ is the only hope for this world. Find CDs and DVDs of this and other conference messages here.