Understanding the Times

On the first half of this broadcast we are playing a message given by Joel Rosenberg, at our Understanding the Times 2007. His information is timeless as it focuses on the epicenter, the Middle East. His wit and wisdom is also shared with people in high places such as the U.S. Congress and Pentagon as even they are asking if current events are lining up with the Bible. www.joelrosenberg.com. Go here to order CDs or DVDs of this conference. The second half of this broadcast we air a message given by Dr. Mark Hitchcock at our Understanding the Times 2010. Mark summarizes the seven major categories of Bible prophecy and how our generation best fits into all of them. The conclusion is obvious: No previous generation had the signs of the times on display quite like the present one. www.marklhitchcock.com. Go here to order CDs or DVDs of this conference. 

Jan and Pastor Eric Douma discuss the toxic subversion of the Bible thanks to Rob Bell and friends. At issue are the consequence of hell and the possibility of universal salvation for all. The book examined is Bell's newest, Love Wins: The Book About Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived. Is this just classic postmodernism or the reappearance of modern liberalism that has always failed? How does left-wing politics play into this? Many sound bytes are played to show the blood-drained gospel of Rob Bell and other Emergent leaders. www.twincityfellowship.com Jan and Eric Douma continue their discussion from hour one the first 30 minutes. Jan concludes with a commentary on Earth Day coming up April 22. Millions of Christians will knowingly or naively bow down to “mother earth” on Earth Day. Even evangelical organizations will promote serving God and saving the planet. This day is filled with paganism and pantheism but it no longer seems to matter to Christians.

Jan and guest, economist Jerry Robinson, consider two-dozen aspects of the American and global economy today. From hyperinflation to skyrocketing gas prices, what does it mean to everyone? Is America going to go the way of Europe with civil disobedience due to shortages and prices? Robinson says "yes." Is this the planned destruction of the U.S. economy to get us into the one-world system? Jerry explains the very dark side of the Federal Reserve system. The two also dialogue about the planned "economic terrorism" slated for May and a man who is absolute evil--George Soros. And what's with the gold hype? Robinson also gives some tips for surviving. Robinson's book is found here. It is titled Bankruptcy of Our Nation: 12 Key Strategies for Protecting Your Finances in These Uncertain Times. www.ftmdaily.com

On the first half of this broadcast 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 On the second half of this broadcast Dr. Ron Carlson and Jan discuss the real reason for the "red state/blue state divide." It is worldview and a clash between godless secular humanists and those who think biblically. The world has been brainwashed for decades now that man is only pond scum and we have all "evolved." That has created a philosophy of secular humanism running almost everything in the world, including most of America. It has allowed rogue nations, and particularly Communism, Socialism, and Fascism, to exterminate millions without a blink because they aren't destroying any life of importance. This is an eye-opener as to why society is decaying. Carlson always brings hope, however. You can find Carlson's book here. It is titled Fast Facts on False Teachings. www.roncarlson.com

On the first half of this broadcast Bill Koenig returns. He is a part of the White House press corps. He and Jan discuss the political landscape for 2012, Libya, Japan, Israel, and more. All nations are in "distress with perplexity" as foretold in Luke 21. While this will intensify greatly in the future, we are seeing a run-up to that now. Koenig states that part of the Middle East turmoil is that our Middle East policy is seriously flawed. Even the Saudis no longer trust America. So much for bowing to the king, Barack! Where is Libya headed? How are God's purposes possibly being fulfilled in the carnage in Japan? We highly recommend Koenig's e-newsletter, Koenig's Eye-View from the White House. Learn much more at www.watch.org. On the second half of this broadcast Jan and Jim Tetlow discuss our incredible God of wonders. He offers a DVD by that title that is now in 28 languages all on one DVD. This stunning film should be seen by all and particularly in these dark times. It will lift your spirit and remind you that our all-powerful God is truly in control. And there is not just chaos in the world. There are wonders going on every minute and Tetlow's cameras catch many of them. We offer a quick-sleeve version where you can get a large number of these for a small price. Use them as witnessing tools. You can find the product here or contact Jim Tetlow at: www.eternal-productions.org

On the first half of this broadcast Jan has guest Jack Kinsella on air. Is God shaking the nations such as Japan? Jan and Jack remind listeners that the Bible outlines such events in the Bible for the last days. Could God be reminding us that Jesus is coming soon? Then they discuss a National Association of Evangelical's survey that breaks down the eschatalogical (last days) beliefs of evangelicals. More than 65% are Premillennial Dispensationalists. What are the remaining? And why are the pulpits silent about these issues? We carry Kinsella's excellent book, The Last Generation: 10 Signs of the End of the Age here. To contact Jack Kinsella www.omegaletter.com On the second half of this broadcast Is guest Casey Luskin. Casey is a member of the legal advisory team of a Christian fired from NASA for talking about intelligent design. It would seem that no Christian even need to apply for a position at NASA and since it is taxpayer funded, believers have no say in stopping the discrimination. Jan then moves on to a commentary as to why ears might be closed today when people try to tell loved ones about what is happening in the world. She closes with a short commentary on the slaughter of the innocent, including children, in Itmar, Israel. The ordeal doesn't end with the death of an Israeli family. The Palestinians then dance in the street celebrating the disaster. Yet the story is buried in Western newspapers, not covered at all, or in some cases, denigrates Israeli "settlers" who were the victims of this tragedy. Contact for Casey Luskin is found at www.evolutionnews.org To protest the treatment of the Christian scientist, David Coppedge, write to Charles Bolden:Charles.Bolden@NASA.gov

On the first half of this broadcast Jan Markell replies to the critics of last week's hour two. Some felt that guest host Brannon Howse and his guest, Ingrid Schlueter, were much too hard on Pastor John Piper and even too hard on Rick Warren. Yet Warren is allowing occultists into his church and John Piper will take hundreds or thousands of the Desiring God followers to Saddleback this spring. Jan gives an update, talks about the response, presents another side to the story, and asks prayer for all involved, particularly Piper and Warren.On the second half of this broadcast Jan then talks to Jim Fletcher from Flashpoint 2012: Is it the End of the World as We Know it? No, because too much has to happen yet! They discuss some of the end-time apostasy going on and also the religious Left's target of Israel. You can purchase the book here. It has many contributors writing about current issues of the day. Jan Markell is one contributor. www.prophecymatters.com

Jim Tetlow returns to talk science and the foreknowledge of God. Scientific research continues to unfold the wonders and mysteries of our universe. The Bible anticipated many of today's scientific discoveries centuries before they were brought to light. Scientific foreknowledge found only in the Bible offers one more piece to the collective proof that the Bible is truly the inspired Word of the Creator. It is no surprise, therefore, that life's ultimate questions are answered within its pages. Jan closes with a report from a supporter in Queensland, Australia, an area devastated by unprecedented flooding. Note: Jim Tetlow now has a multi-language God of Wonders DVD. The default is English but many other options are available. For more info: www.eternal-productions.org or find it in our store here. The multi-language option is also available in the quick-sleeve version.

On the first half of this broadcast Nonie Darwish is our guest. She was born and raised a Muslim in Egypt. She offers her perspective on Middle East turmoil, the evil of the Muslim Brotherhood, Sharia Law, the Obama administration's hand in promoting the Muslim brotherhood, his signal to them in his June, 2009 speech in Cairo, and the fact he has some Brotherhood reps as his advisers. She and others believe Obama knows the chaos he has allowed to be unleashed in Egypt and other parts of the Middle East. Nonie is President ofFormer Muslims United and Arabs for Israel. Learn more at: www.arabsforisrael.com or www.formermuslimsunited.orgOn the second half of this broadcast Calvin Beisner is our guest.  He 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 or www.cornwallalliance.org

On the first half of this broadcast Jan talks to Jennifer Pekich who attended Rick Warren's "health seminar" led by three blatant New Agers. In fact, Dr. Oz wants to hypnotize America. But she heard buzz words which troubled her such as "sustainable living." These were U.N. rooted terms used by the doctors. She heard about U.N. Agenda 21, globalism, and more, begging the questions, is Rick Warren in agreement with these doctors and their not-so-hidden agenda? Since all of this continues, we must conclude Warren is in favor of this and his global PEACE plan fits in with the global agenda of the doctors. The spiritual health of Saddleback attendees is clearly at stake. Hear the original program announcing the Warren seminar with radio guest Caryl Matrisciana, posted to "Radio Archives" for January 22.  http://ponderingsfrompatmos.blogspot.com On the second half of this broadcast Carl Teichrib reveals that the Genesis 3 lie lives on -- man is continually trying to be like God. That seems to be the goal of transhumanism. It is playing out everywhere: The military looks for the perfect soldier; NASA looks for the perfect space traveler; Hollywood offers such films as Avatar. How might this affect you? Jan also explains Preterism, being offered by Gary DeMar. He feels Olive Tree and similar ministries are misleading millions and we serve as a threat to the integrity of the Christian faith because our eschatology is future-based while Preterism believes it all took place in 70AD. Find info on Teichrib here: www.forcingchange.org