Bible News Prophecy with Dr Bob Thiel and Steve Dupuie

Toxins, Vanity, and the Spiritual Pollution of a Modern World

Steve Dupuie and Dr. Bob Thiel discuss natural and man-made toxins, chemical exposure, cosmetics, processed foods, entertainment, vanity, and spiritual contamination, connecting physical toxicity to biblical warnings about sin, Satan’s influence, and the need to seek God’s Kingdom

Natural and Man-Made Toxins in Daily Life

In this episode of Bible News Prophecy, part of the Continuing Church of God series, Steve Dupuis opens a discussion with Dr. Bob Thiel about toxins, asking whether both natural and man-made toxins exist. Dr. Thiel explains that natural toxins can come from sources such as blue-green algae, poisonous mushrooms, contaminated lettuce, and packaged foods, while man-made toxins are harder to avoid because they appear in food, homes, personal routines, plastics, packaging, pesticides, and synthetic chemicals. The program identifies itself as Bible News Prophecy, brought by the Continuing Church of God, offering news and analysis of world events in light of Bible prophecy.

Chemical Exposure and the Invisible Assault

Dr. Thiel discusses modern chemical exposure as a hidden and cumulative threat, citing articles that describe everyday toxins as part of an “invisible assault” on human health. He says that since World War II, synthetic chemical compounds have been promoted as conveniences, from pesticides to packaging and nonstick cookware, but may interfere with the body’s ability to detoxify. He also discusses claims that thousands of synthetic chemicals from food-contact materials are present in human bodies and that microplastics may contribute to health risks over time.

Cosmetics, Vanity, and the Warning of Lucifer

The conversation turns to cosmetics and appearance-related products, which Dr. Thiel presents as another area where people may expose themselves to unnecessary toxins. He connects this to biblical warnings about vanity, quoting Ecclesiastes and discussing Ezekiel’s description of the being he identifies as Satan, whose heart was lifted up because of beauty. Dr. Thiel argues that the pursuit of outward appearance can become spiritually dangerous as well as physically risky, especially when people ignore possible chemical exposure for the sake of beauty.

Weight-Loss Drugs and the Risks of Appearance Culture

Dr. Thiel then discusses GLP-1 weight-loss medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy, connecting them to appearance-focused concerns and reports about facial changes such as “Ozempic face” or temple hollowing after rapid weight loss. He frames this as another example of people attempting to improve appearance in ways that may create new problems. The broader point is that vanity and the desire to look better can lead people into choices that may harm them physically, emotionally, or spiritually.

Physical Toxins as Analogies for Sin

The episode shifts into a spiritual analogy, comparing obvious poisonous plants to obvious sins such as stealing or murder. Dr. Thiel says contaminated foods can represent more deceptive dangers because people may not recognize the threat until they are affected. He connects this to 1 Peter’s warning about the devil as a roaring lion and to the biblical description of Satan as the prince of the power of the air, arguing that Satan’s influence is widespread, like pollution, even though Christians must still live in the world.

Entertainment as a Spiritual Toxin

Dr. Thiel identifies entertainment as another possible toxin, warning that what people put before their eyes can spiritually affect them. He cites biblical passages about not letting sin reign in the body, setting nothing wicked before one’s eyes, coming out from the world, and avoiding corrupting company. He compares this to the toxicology concept of a total toxic threshold: just as the body may tolerate limited toxins until harm accumulates, people may tolerate some exposure to a sinful society, but increasing spiritual toxicity requires greater caution.

Avoiding Toxins and Praying for God’s Kingdom

The episode closes by urging listeners to avoid both physical and spiritual toxins where possible. Dr. Thiel says Christians should strive to avoid sin, reduce toxic influences, eat real rather than ultra-processed foods, use cosmetics minimally, and resist Satan’s proud and vain ways. He points to the coming Millennial Kingdom of God, when Satan will be bound and resurrected saints will teach the right way to live, and he concludes by encouraging listeners to pray for God’s Kingdom to come.

One Voice with Dr. Pastor Larry Montgomery

09 Providence Of God

The King Is Coming with Jeff Kinley

Hope For America - Episode 3 Romans 1 and the Rejection of God

Jeff Kinley continues Hope for America by examining Romans 1 as a biblical framework for America’s spiritual decline, teaching that when a nation suppresses God’s revelation, refuses His rule, replaces true worship, and redefines reality, it moves toward darkness, judgment, and ruin unless it turns to Jesus Christ.

America in Crisis and the Question of Hope

In this episode of The King Is Coming, Jeff Kinley continues the Hope for America series with Episode 3, focusing on the theme “America’s Road to Ruin.” The program opens by asking whether there is hope for America after previous episodes considered America’s Christian roots and its relationship to God as a Gentile nation. The transcript identifies Jeff Kinley as host and notes that promotional material, scripture references, theological framing, and the program’s substance were preserved in the corrected publication-ready version.

Biblical Illiteracy and the Need for Scripture

Kinley begins by saying that Americans must evaluate the nation biblically, rather than simply through cultural criticism or personal opinion. He points to biblical illiteracy as a serious problem, citing examples of people who revere the Bible but do not read it and surveys suggesting that many Americans cannot name the Ten Commandments or understand basic Bible stories. For Kinley, this is why programs like The King Is Coming exist: to help viewers understand what Scripture says about humanity, nations, communities, and God’s expectations.

Romans 1 and the Suppression of God’s Revelation

The main teaching begins in Romans 1, where Kinley presents what he calls stages of divine judgment, ruin, or abandonment. His first principle is that humanity suppresses God’s revelation. He explains that God has given people internal evidence through conscience and external evidence through creation, so that every person has some awareness of God, right and wrong, and divine power. In Kinley’s view, America’s problem begins when people bury that truth, reject God as Creator, and replace biblical revelation with their own explanations.

Refusing God’s Rule and Creating a New Reality

Kinley’s second stage is that God’s rule is refused. Drawing from Romans 1:21-22, he teaches that when people refuse to honor God or give thanks, their thinking becomes futile and their hearts are darkened. He argues that once a society shuts the door on God’s truth, it must invent replacement truths built on feelings, relativism, speculation, and self-made reality. Kinley connects this to modern America, saying people are now redefining humanity, origins, gender, marriage, relationships, truth, and reality itself.

Darkness, Consequences, and the Loss of Discernment

Kinley emphasizes that free will does not mean freedom from consequences. He compares rejecting God’s truth to walking around in a dark room, where people cannot see clearly and begin imagining what is around them. He says God progressively turns down the light when people reject the light they have already been given. This leads, in his teaching, to a loss of spiritual discernment, a darkened understanding, and a condition where people think they are wise while becoming foolish in relation to God and truth.

Replacing True Worship With Creation Worship

The final major stage Kinley discusses is replacing God’s rightful worship with worship of creation. He explains Romans 1:23 as the exchange of the glory of God for images of humans, animals, birds, and created things. Kinley connects this not only to ancient idolatry and animist religion, but also to what he calls modern climate hysteria and the veneration of “Mother Earth.” He says believers should be good stewards of creation, but should never worship the earth, humanity, relationships, or any created thing in place of the Creator.

Jesus Christ as America’s Only Hope

Kinley closes by applying Romans 1 directly to America, saying the nation has pushed God to the margins of schools, universities, communities, media, and public life. He warns that America is on a fast track toward ruin unless it turns around, comparing the nation’s trajectory to a roller coaster that reaches the top and then goes downhill under gravity. His final message is that America’s only hope is Jesus Christ, who alone can bring salvation, light, and understanding. The episode ends with promotional material for Kinley’s books The End of America and As It Was in the Days of Noah, along with a ministry donation appeal.

Health Talk America: Wild West of Medicine: Outbreaks, Back-to-School, and a Gene-Editing Tragedy

This hour, Dr. Adam Brockman breaks down the health headlines actually worth your attention —

including an outbreak that's now the largest of its kind on record — before turning to the health prep every family need before the school bell rings. Then, a simple, decades-old remedy makes a comeback as the Health Alternative of the Week. But the hour takes a hard turn with a Health Mystery that's sparking outrage across the medical world: a six-year-old girl, an $800,000 experimental treatment, and a death that was never supposed to see the light of day. Plus, the one habit Dr. Brockman says could change how you navigate your own health decisions for good.

Health Headlines of the Week

Health Alternative of the Week

Health Mystery of the Week

Health Talk America Presents: MAHA, One Year Later — A Progress Report

A year after the MAHA movement launched, what's actually working — and what's stuck in the mud? Dr. Adam Brockman sits down with MAHA ambassador and nutraceutical formulator Dr. Tony O'Donnell to break down the real wins (mercury fillings finally on the way out), the roadblocks (a federal court just blocked a major vaccine schedule overhaul), and the fights still ahead (the EPA's missing agenda, the food industry's slow-walk on dyes and seed oils).

Health Talk America: Scars, Sugar, Mold, and the Truth About "Healthy" Labels

Dr. Bob Martin joins Dr. Adam Brockman for a mailbag-packed hour that goes everywhere — from the

surprisingly simple truth about scar care after surgery, to the real story behind produce washing, to a deep dive on mold exposure and its effects on the brain and body. Plus, a sharp listener question exposes the hidden sugar trap in "gluten-free" products, and Dr. Bob weighs in on where the MAHA movement really stands, one year in. Real questions, real answers.

Moga - Mercies Of God Association with Dr. Peter Nortier

The Reality Of Justification

LaGrave Live

LIVE Morning Worship Service 08-02-2026

The Way of Wisdom: Wisdom for Our Conflicts

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We continue our sermon series on Biblical wisdom called The Way of Wisdom. Pastor Jonker will preach on the theme of keeping peace between each other avoiding a quarrelsome spirit. That's a theme found in proverbs such as Proverbs 22:24-25.

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Winning Less, Reconciling More: The Wisdom of Proverbs in Conflict

Summary

Conflict Is Often About Process

The service frames conflict as a universal human experience and emphasizes that disagreements are shaped not only by the issue at stake but also by the way people engage one another. The preacher asks listeners to consider their personal conflict styles, including whether they avoid confrontation, rush toward resolution, become emotional, or rely heavily on logic. Drawing from premarital counseling and everyday relationships, he argues that the process of conflict often causes more harm than the original disagreement. Proverbs is presented as practical wisdom for keeping conflict from becoming destructive quarrels and for moving toward understanding or resolution.

A Different Story Beneath the Conflict

The sermon introduces the idea of an "understory," meaning the deeper view of life that shapes how people interpret conflict. The preacher contrasts Proverbs with ancient and modern works that focus on defeating opponents, gaining power, and winning at all costs. He argues that those approaches assume enemies and struggle are fundamental to existence. Proverbs, by contrast, is rooted in a biblical story in which conflict entered through sin but is not the ultimate structure of creation. God's work moves toward harmony, restoration, reconciliation, and the renewal made possible through Jesus Christ.

Enemies as People Made in God's Image

Because Proverbs rests on a different understory, its wisdom does not instruct people to crush their enemies. Instead, it calls them to feed a hungry enemy, give water to a thirsty enemy, and remain open to reconciliation. The preacher challenges listeners to consider whether they still see an opponent as a person made in God's image and as someone with whom restoration might someday be possible. When people treat others as permanent threats who must only be stopped or overcome, he says, they risk abandoning Scripture's larger story. Christian conflict is therefore meant to remain shaped by hope, grace, and the possibility of restored relationship.

The Danger of Pride

The first major danger in conflict is pride, illustrated through the preacher's memory of being argumentative as a young teenager and being warned by his mother not to act like a know-it-all. Proverbs teaches that fools delight in broadcasting their opinions, while wise people listen to advice and recognize the limits of their knowledge. The sermon holds conviction and humility together: Christians may believe deeply, make judgments, and speak against injustice, but they must also remember their own sinfulness and limited perspective. The preacher warns against copying Jesus' sharp confrontations without acknowledging that Jesus could see people's hearts with a clarity ordinary human beings do not possess.

The Danger of Haste

The second danger is haste, because conflict tends to accelerate quickly from an issue into a contest of wills. A playground example shows how one insult leads to another, then to a shove, a stronger shove, and finally a physical fight. The preacher compares the wisdom of Proverbs with de-escalation practices that call people to lower their emotional intensity, avoid answering insults, speak respectfully, pause before responding, and create space. Proverbs repeatedly describes the fool as quick-tempered and eager to quarrel, while the wise overlook insults, drop matters before they erupt, listen, remain patient, and bring calm.

Conflict Beneath the Cross

The sermon concludes by connecting wise conflict directly to God's character and the cross of Christ. God is described as slow to anger, rich in steadfast love, patient with human rebellion, and unwilling to repay people according to what their sins deserve. Jesus receives insult and rebellion, responds with sacrifice, and asks forgiveness for those who harm him. The preacher therefore calls listeners to let every disagreement begin under the shadow of the cross, remembering the grace they have received and extending restraint, humility, patience, and reconciliation toward their neighbors.

Tony Alamo with Tony Alamo World Wide Ministries

Sermon 763A, The Sealed Servants, the 144,000, and the Power of Thanksgiving

Pastor Tony Alamo continues Program 763 with a sermon from Revelation 7, teaching on Israel, the four angels holding back the winds, the sealing of God’s servants, the 144,000, the mark of the beast, thanksgiving, healing, salvation, and the urgent need to serve the Lord before it is too late.

Revelation 7 and the Opening Warning

In this archived message from Pastor Tony Alamo, presented by Help From Christ Ministries, the program opens with an announcer offering contact information before Tony Alamo identifies the message as Program 763 and begins teaching from the seventh chapter of Revelation. The transcript identifies the speakers as the program announcer, Pastor Tony Alamo, and Sharon, while also noting that religious claims, political claims, prophetic interpretation, and warnings are preserved as speaker-attributed content rather than independent factual claims.

Israel, the Land, and Tony Alamo’s Prophetic Framing

Before moving fully into Revelation 7, Tony Alamo discusses Israel, the Jewish people, Palestinians, Arabs, the Vatican, and his belief that the land belongs to the Jews because God gave it to them. He frames the issue through his biblical and prophetic interpretation, saying God promised to recall the Jewish people to their land in the last days. The section includes strong warnings and judgments, followed by a musical performance of “This Land Is Mine” from Exodus, which the transcript notes rather than reproducing in full.

The Four Angels Holding Back the Winds

Tony then turns to Revelation 7, beginning with the four angels standing at the four corners of the earth and holding back the four winds. He explains the four directions as east, west, north, and south, and emphasizes the power of angels to restrain wind, affect the earth, and act under God’s authority. He imagines a future moment when the wind stops for a short period of time, making the earth seem calm before judgment continues. For Tony, this passage shows that God is not passive, but active in warning, judging, protecting, and directing events.

The Seal of God and the Antichrist Seal

A major focus of the sermon is the sealing of God’s servants in their foreheads before the earth, sea, and trees are harmed. Tony teaches that this seal is invisible and connected to knowing and obeying the truth, not to continuing in sin while claiming security. He contrasts God’s seal with what he calls Satan’s seal or the Antichrist seal, which he connects to a mark in the forehead or hand, buying and selling, and possibly a microchip. He warns listeners not to take that mark and insists that God will provide for His people just as He provided food and water for Israel in the wilderness.

The 144,000 and the Great Multitude

Tony continues through Revelation 7 by identifying the 144,000 as Jewish people sealed from the tribes of Israel. He rejects interpretations such as British Israelism, saying that the Jews are the people in Israel fulfilling prophecy. He then reads through the tribal list, including Judah, Reuben, Gad, Asher, Naphtali, Manasseh, Simeon, Levi, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph, and Benjamin. After that, he moves to the great multitude from all nations, kindreds, peoples, and tongues standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes and crying out salvation to God and the Lamb.

Thanksgiving, Healing, and Sharon’s Migraine Testimony

When Revelation 7 mentions blessing, glory, wisdom, and thanksgiving, Tony pauses to teach on thankfulness. He tells the story of Sharon suffering from severe migraine headaches and says that when he asked the Lord why she was not healed, the answer he received was that she was unthankful. Sharon then confirms that after receiving that correction, thanking the Lord, and being prayed for again, the headache disappeared and never returned. Tony uses the testimony to argue that thankfulness is tied to faith, healing, honor, and believing God’s Word.

Salvation Prayer and the Final Warning

The sermon closes with Tony urging listeners to choose whom they will serve and leading them through a salvation prayer. He asks listeners to confess belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of the living God, His death on the cross, His shed blood for sins, and His resurrection by the power of the Holy Spirit. Sharon then provides ministry contact information for receiving a copy of Program 763, and Tony closes by telling listeners to tune in for the continuation of the book, which he describes as a final warning from the Lord to get right with Him before it is too late.

Bible News Prophecy with Dr Bob Thiel

Calling Christian Names

Should you expect that real Christians will be called all kinds of bad names? Did Jesus prophesy that? Was the early Christian church referred to negatively as a cult or sect according to Acts 28:22? Have any Roman Catholic leaders taught that ignoring what is called 'Jewish Christianity' leads to a "false picture of Christian history"? Do Protestant scholars recognize that those who held to the original Christian faith have been persecuted by those who held to a changed (heretical) form of Christianity? Did Roman Emperor Constantine set forth an 'Edict Against Heretics' which included faithful Christians? Did Emperor Theodosius refer to those who would not accept his changed version of the Godhead as "foolish madmen"? Did he also decree the death penalty against those who kept Passover on the same date that Jesus did? Did Jesus warn that His followers would be persecuted? Have faithful Christians been called a variety of names throughout the church age? Steve Dupuie and Dr. Thiel address these matters with scriptures and historical evidence.

A written article of related interest is available titled 'Real Christians have been called names for striving to be faithful' URL:

https://www.cogwriter.com/news/church-history/real-christians-have-been-called-names-for-striving-to-be-faithful/

SONS of LIBERTY Radio with Bradlee Dean

Flock CEO Calls Americans "'Deflock' Domestic Terrorists"

Watched, Branded, and Defied: The Fight Over Flock Surveillance

Summary

Surveillance as the Central Conflict

The episode centers on Flock Safety camera systems, automated license-plate surveillance, and the host's argument that these technologies violate constitutional privacy protections. Bradley Dean repeatedly frames the dispute through the Fourth Amendment, biblical authority, and the idea that government may exercise only powers lawfully delegated to it. He contends that officials and corporations use crime and public safety as justifications for building a system capable of tracking ordinary Americans. The closing audio provides the episode's central flash point: a Flock executive describes DeFlock as a terroristic organization motivated by chaos and compares it with Antifa.

A Local Challenge in Hutchinson

Guest caller Margie describes attending a board meeting in Hutchinson, Minnesota, with her Bible and Constitution. She says she attempted to question officials about Flock cameras, a proposed data center, water use, and related records, but was interrupted and told that the board would not waste time on what it called a conspiracy theory. Although several sentences in her account are badly garbled, the clear substance is that she felt dismissed and defeated before resolving not to give up. The host presents her appearance as an example of citizens directly confronting local officials over surveillance decisions that may be made without broad public awareness.

The Constitutional and Biblical Framework

Throughout both hours, the host connects opposition to Flock cameras with a wider argument about constitutional government, Christian responsibility, and public accountability. He cites Scripture, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and numerous quotations attributed to American founders, abolitionists, and political thinkers. He argues that the country loses freedom when citizens accept agencies, regulations, or technologies that he regards as unconstitutional. He also rejects conventional left-right party divisions, describing them as a divide-and-conquer system that distracts people from a single legal and moral standard.

Pandemic Messaging as a Warning

A large portion of the program revisits pandemic-era media commentary to illustrate what the host considers a recurring method of stigmatizing dissenters. A prerecorded montage includes statements blaming or condemning unvaccinated people, while the host argues that government and media interests used fear, moral accusation, and social pressure to enforce compliance. He connects those clips to the present Flock debate, saying that people who reject a surveillance system are again being portrayed as threats. These medical, media, and political claims are presented as the host's interpretation and are not independently verified within the transcript.

Turning Surveillance Back on Its Supporters

Several prerecorded clips show activists and commentators applying surveillance logic to Flock employees and public officials. One activist describes filming anonymous Flock facilities and employees, noting that workers felt unsafe when they themselves were recorded. A satirical presentation proposes a fictional "Shepherd Safety" system that would track government officials, spouses, children, vehicles, meetings, and movements in the same manner used against the public. The host uses these examples to argue that officials and corporate representatives often object to surveillance when the same power is directed at them.

Resistance, Accountability, and the DeFlock Label

The final portion emphasizes protest, impeachment, prosecution, and consequences for officials whom the host believes violate their oaths. A news clip reports a hot-mic conversation about potentially excluding disruptive attendees from future public meetings, while another commentator discusses people damaging Flock cameras. The host insists that his position is enforcement of constitutional law rather than insurrection, though he also uses forceful and at times violent rhetoric when discussing punishment for alleged treason. The episode closes by replaying the Flock executive's statement about DeFlock, which the host treats as proof that surveillance supporters are attempting to criminalize political opposition.

SONS of LIBERTY Radio with Bradlee Dean

Kendall Qualls Joins Bradlee Dean

Kendall Qualls on Faith, Accountability, and Minnesota's Political Future

Summary

A Constitutional and Biblical Framework

The episode opens with a prerecorded commentary arguing that government deteriorates when it abandons the principles on which it was founded. The speaker connects biblical teachings, quotations attributed to American founders, and the U.S. Constitution to the program's belief that civil liberty depends upon Christian moral principles. Through map and rulebook analogies, the commentary contends that replacing the country's foundational instructions with man-made rules inevitably takes government off course. The opening also states that the program approaches political and social issues from a Christian biblical worldview.

Media Pressure and Vaccination-Era Rhetoric

Bradlee Dean introduces a montage of television and radio clips in which unidentified commentators criticize, shame, or propose penalties for people who remained unvaccinated during the COVID-19 period. Dean argues that the clips demonstrate coordinated messaging by corporate media and pharmaceutical interests, and he characterizes that messaging as government by intimidation. He also repeats serious allegations concerning Anthony Fauci, Donald Trump, vaccination policy, and pandemic deaths, presenting them as his own conclusions. Several media excerpts are incomplete or overlapped, but their recurring theme is hostility toward unvaccinated people and the rejection of personal-choice arguments.

Kendall Qualls and the Outsider Campaign

The central interview introduces Kendall Qualls as a Minnesota gubernatorial candidate, Army veteran, longtime business leader, and founder of the nonprofit TakeCharge. Qualls describes work supporting marriage and family in urban Black communities, particularly in North and South Minneapolis. He argues that Minnesota Republicans have failed to win the governorship because they repeatedly elevate conventional politicians rather than outsiders. Qualls presents himself as a business-minded candidate who openly emphasizes faith, country, family, and a return to basic principles.

Accountability, Fraud, and Minnesota Government

Dean presses Qualls on alleged fraud, investigations, impeachment efforts, and what both men describe as failures of accountability in Minnesota government. Qualls says political ideology has replaced a shared moral compass and argues that both Democrats and establishment Republicans have enabled harmful omnibus legislation. He says his campaign seeks a legislative trifecta and promises investigations, firings, and legal responsibility for public officials who violate the law. Dean repeatedly insists that resignation or removal is insufficient and that officials must face prosecution when the evidence and law support it.

Faith, Identity, and Political Leadership

Qualls discusses the public response to his campaign, his 40-year marriage, his family, and the encouragement he says he has received at county fairs and other events across Minnesota. He describes politics as a force that reveals character rather than creating it and says the political establishment opposes him because it cannot control him. In response to Dean's spiritual questions, Qualls says he and his wife believe the campaign is a God-ordained calling and that victory would be God-delivered. He identifies himself first as a Christian, describes his running mate as an outsider and entrepreneur, and directs listeners to his campaign website and Contract with Minnesota.

Vetting Candidates and Resisting Surveillance

After the interview, Dean reflects that Qualls may have answered some questions only partially, but he says his purpose is to place candidates before the audience and let them speak for themselves. He criticizes politicians who campaign on constitutional promises and later operate beyond their delegated authority, and he rejects the conventional Republican-Democratic framework as a manufactured divide. The episode concludes with Dean's opposition to Flock camera systems, which he characterizes as intrusive surveillance and a Fourth Amendment violation. He argues that governments create or tolerate problems and then use those problems to justify increased control over the public.