Understanding the Times

Caryl Matrisciana is Jan's guest for two hours. The discussion centers around Caryl's new film, Wide is the Gate: The Emerging New Christianity. They focus on a number of movements that have tried to change the face of Christianity in the last 50 years. These include Eastern mysticism, "purpose driven," Emergent, postmodernism, New Apostolic Reformation, social gospel/social justice, "green Christianity," and more. Why do we need a new kind of Christianity when that old-time religion is fine? Find Caryl's four-hour DVD here You will also find a trailer there and two other products from Caryl. We have a special price on Wide is the Gate.For more information on all of Caryl's products, visit www.caryltv.com

Jan hosts with guests Jack Kinsella and Ed Decker. Jack was present at Glenn Beck's "Restoring Courage" event in Israel which had a hidden agenda. It was a not-so-subtle endeavor to promote Mormonism and even scam participants for money for LDS purposes. Kinsella gives a first-hand report and Ed Decker, a former Mormon, reveals some of the inside secrets of the Mormon Church. Some of the information is quite shocking. What is the "White Horse Prophecy?" Does Glenn really know what he is doing and is he really a "Christian Zionist" as some are proclaiming? Is it possible to be a "Christian Mormon?" No is the answer to that. How might Mitt Romney's Mormonism play into a presidency he might win? Find Ed Decker's book on Mormonism on our site here. To obtain the free chapter of that book from Decker, visit his Web site, www.saintsalive.com. Learn more about Kinsella at www.omegaletter.com

We air another conference message from "Understanding the Times." Dr. Ron Rhodes addresses the topic, Why Perilous Times are in Overdrive. He has six categories of end-time activity that he highlights as having intensifying birth pangs. From Israel to technology to signs in the Heaven and Earth, our world is not what it used to be! We have CD and DVD sets of recent conferences going back to 2007. Find them here. Find more info at www.ronrhodes.org

Jan hosts and talks to her guest, Jill Martin Rische, the daughter of the late Dr. Walter Martin. In this two-hour presentation, Jan and Jill cover the rise of the paranormal. They discuss the greatest influencers on the issue: The entertainment industry, all things Harry Potter, Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Mehmet Oz, mysticism in the churches, and more. They also explore the rise of Wicca and witchcraft and the fact that the "New Age" movement is now mainstream. They also consider the cult of Mormonism now that it is high-profile thanks to Glenn Beck, Mitt Romney, and various members of Congress. The Mormon Church is baptizing many into the church after their death including Dr. Walter Martin and some who perished in the Holocaust. Dr. Martin was the leading critic of the cult before his death in 1989.  www.waltermartin.com

Jan hosts with guest Jim Tetlow. The two discuss--and play clips--of his new radio drama, The Coming Global Transformation. That transformation is the Rapture. The drama centers around an unbelieving couple and their life before, during, and after the Rapture. Tetlow uses a number of tools to bring out potential scenarios that may be at play during that time period such as UFOs and apparitions. When a major war breaks out in the Middle East, apathy turns to curiosity and the couple begins a serious spiritual journey. This is an outstanding witnessing tool. We sell the CD/MP3 set here. We offer both a single disc and a quick-sleeve version which can be handed out to people at no cost. These prices vary. You can listen to the entire production online and at no cost at www.eternal-productions.org. A caution that MP3s play only on newer CD players and on most computers. Newer cars are MP3-friendly.

Jan talks to Gary Kah about the global meltdown. Progressivism and socialism are failing but the globalists are still orchestrating some of the turmoil, hoping the world will come to the brink and welcome in the one-world system. Gary and Jan discuss the downgrading of America's economy to AA+, a coming world currency, and the many issues that are leading the world into galloping globalism. What happens when America stops losing world influence and we drift towards no longer being the global leader? We have a recipe for revolution! Jan and Gary urge everyone to cling to the fact that God has this in control. Even if freedom is fading, we must trust Him. www.garykah.org Our second half of this broadcast we  share a message by Dr. David Reagan at one of our recent Understanding the Times conferences. The Christian need not fear death because of our hope beyond the grave. Our hope is partly built by the truth of Bible prophecy. But it is ignored everywhere. People cling to this world because we don't understand future events and our future Home. What is in store for us? A glorious future is promised in the Bible and Dr. Reagan gives us an overview of that. Reagan encourages us to look up and not around! You can order CDs or DVDs of many of our Understanding the Times events here.

Jan hosts interviewing Dr. Ron Rhodes on his new book, Cyber Meltdown: Bible Prophecy and the Imminent Threat of Cyberterrorism. You can bring a nation to its knees in a day through cyberterrorism, today's cheap terror threat. Rhodes paints the scenario of our perilous times. What are some of the schemes being planned today to come against nations? America is the least prepared nation today. Jan and Rhodes also discuss how all advanced technology will be used for end-time purposes. It will be the primary tool of the antichrist and likely will tie in to the "Mark of the Beast" system. Will technology display the "image of the Beast?" The information Rhodes presents is stunning in the book and interview. Go here to find the book in our store. www.ronrhodes.org The second half of this broadcast is guest Host Eric Barger and he spends an hour on Universalism which is gaining influence thanks to books like Rob Bell's Love Wins and Paul Young's The Shack.Universalism is more acceptable today thanks to end-time apostasy, shallow pulpits, Emergent Church influence, and "God is only love" feel-good theology. Eric interviews James DeYoung, good friend of Paul Young. DeYoung is author of Burning Down The Shack, and blogger John Lanagan. DeYoung confirms Paul Young's Universalism and Lanagan reports on the play based on The Shack which is likely paving the way for a movie. Learn more at www.ericbarger.com,www.jamesdeyoung.com, and www.mywordlikefire.wordpress.com

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.