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In this Christian Perspective on the News insert on Radio Cape Pulpit (7–9 a.m.), host Anton Brink welcomes Anthony Stander, who reflects on the recent election now that voting is complete — noting that many Christians do not feel it is their duty to vote (17% of Christians did not vote in the American election, and many local Christians also abstained). Stander, a Christian of about forty years with ministry and mission experience, says it never occurred to him that not voting was even an option: as soldiers of Christ representing God's kingdom on all fronts, believers extend His kingdom in sport and business — so why not politics? He recalls attending a SIIMPSA conference in Cape Town where high-profile Christian leaders from around the world — presidential advisors, lawyers and businessmen, including an advisor to Margaret Thatcher — were making a difference in politics and business unseen. Quoting Arch Kennedy, he argues that faith in politics is essential today: politics is often seen as dirty and divisive, but Christians are called to be salt and light in every area of life, including politics, ensuring society is governed with God's justice, mercy and truth. He closes with Hebrews 11:32–38, recalling Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel and the prophets who through faith subdued kingdoms, and asks whether we will catch the torch passed down through the centuries and set the world aflame.

In this Christian Perspective on the News insert on Radio Cape Pulpit (7–9 a.m.), host Anton Brink welcomes Dr. Peter Hammond, who notes that 31 October is not just the end of the month — for many it is Halloween, but for Protestants it is Reformation Day. He recounts how a Frontline Fellowship mission team in 1994 delivered Bibles behind enemy lines to a remote village in Cuando Cubango province, Angola, and found the whole village celebrating the Reformation — singing "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" and displaying a banner reading "31 October 1517" with the five solas in Latin. Hammond argues that Reformation Day is the birthday of all Protestant, born-again, Bible-believing churches, yet many Christians — even children in Christian schools — now associate the date only with Halloween. He traces Halloween's pagan and occult roots (the Druid festival of Samhain, trick-or-treat, jack-o'-lanterns, and the historical Count Dracula), cites Tom Sanguinet, a former Wiccan high priest, on Halloween's evil nature, and grounds his case in Deuteronomy 18, Ezekiel 34:23, Isaiah, Proverbs 22:6, Matthew 18, Romans 12:9, 1 Corinthians 10, 2 Corinthians 6, Ephesians 5:11 and James 4:7. He calls believers to separate from paganism and instead celebrate the Reformation, inviting listeners to a guided tour of the Huguenot Monument in Franschhoek at 10:00 and a Reformation Day celebration service at 12 noon on Saturday 31 October, followed by a picnic lunch. He also announces his upcoming five-week mission to Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia and Botswana, and that Anthony Stander will take his slot while he is away.

Modern Day Revival & Reformation in England Despite the Muslim Invasion by Frontline Fellowship

In today’s show originally recorded and broadcast on October 27 2026, Andy is joined by Dr. Peter Hammond for a show entitled, “The Real Story Of Philippians.”

We discussed: how the book of Philippians is the first book in the Bible that takes place in Europe; why true love is measured by sacrifice; past present and future salvation; the times when we have to obey God rather than man; the importance of focusing on positive things; and many other topics.

BOKO HARAM — TERRORISM AND THE PERSECUTION OF CHRISTIANS IN NIGERIA

For years, Boko Haram and other extremist groups have brought terror, violence, and suffering to communities in Nigeria. Christians have faced church attacks, killings, abductions, and displacement because of their faith. Countless families have endured heartbreaking loss and insecurity.

REMEMBER THE PERSECUTED CHURCH! Our brothers and sisters in Christ who suffer for their faith need our prayers, support, and steadfast remembrance. Let us pray for protection, comfort for grieving families, strength for believers, and justice for victims.

“Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body.” — Hebrews 13:3 (KJV)

OUR CHRISTIAN DUTY: Pray for persecuted believers, stand against religious violence, support faithful ministries helping affected communities, and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ without fear.

LET US NOT FORGET NIGERIA’S PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS! May the Lord strengthen His Church, comfort those who mourn, and bring peace and justice to the afflicted.

“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” — Matthew 5:10 (KJV)

“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” — John 8:32 (KJV)

In this episode of Christian Perspective on the News on Radio Cape Pulpit, the host talks with Dr. Peter Hammond, who has just returned from a mission trip to London. He starts with a reference to Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities — there was revolution in France, but revival in England — and says that something similar is happening today.

He explains that many church buildings in England have been sold — beautiful stone and stained-glass worship spaces have been turned into shops, restaurants, nightclubs, and even Muslim mosques. The established Church of England reports declining church attendance: only 1.1 million people attend church monthly, and just 880,000 weekly across the British Isles. The Catholics have complained that their weekly Mass attendance has dropped to 550,000.

But surprisingly and encouragingly, there is a 'quiet revival' among the youth in England. The Bible Study in England published an article titled 'The Quiet Revival,' noting that 16- to 24-year-olds in England and Wales are increasingly attending church. In 2018, only 4% of that age group attended church; now it's over 16%. Among men, it's even higher — 21% of men aged 16 to 24 attend church. Youth for Christ in Britain reports that half of Generation Alpha (teenagers aged 11 to 18) now identify as Christians, and teens are generally positive about the Christian faith and very open to invitations to church or youth activities. 

Dr. Hammond says that at the seminars, conferences, and churches where he preached, most of the attendees were young people, and even the youngest asked penetrating questions. While independent liberal churches are seeing declining support and worsening attendance, independent churches, Reformed churches, and evangelical congregations are growing rapidly. Pentecostal churches, for example, have increased their weekly attendance in the British Isles from 150,000 to over 600,000 — between 2018 and 2024, a rise of 292%. Overall, church attendance in the British Isles went from 3.7 million in 2018 to 5.8 million in 2024 — a massive increase of 56%.

He makes an interesting observation: at every service he has served at, it is translated into Russian, Romanian, Ukrainian, and in some cases even Latvian and Lithuanian. Overwhelmingly, these were Eastern European congregations, with many people from Eastern Europe seeming more spiritually active, open, and devoted. He points out that the people who endured decades of communist persecution and atheistic indoctrination resisted that persecution most effectively and today make up the most vibrant churchgoing demographic across Europe—while those in the West who had freedom but faced a lot of materialism, decadence, and woke propaganda attend church the least.

So it's once again a story of two cities: while France is burning because of the humanist philosophy there, we see in England a movement of revival and spiritual work, with much better church attendance and much less violence or revolutionary activity. He emphasizes that the spiritual climate in a country affects everything, and that we should never underestimate the importance of church attendance among the youth. We should always pray for revival — in our country, in France, and for more revival in England. He concludes with Psalm 85:6: 'Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You?'

In this radio insert on Radio K Pulpit, the Cyber Hitchhiker discusses the urgent social crises in South Africa, focusing on the father absence epidemic and teenage pregnancy. He shares startling statistics: a 36% father absence rate, 18-21% of children living in child-headed households, and 117,000 live births to girls aged 10-19 (with 2% of those mothers being between 10 and 14 years old). Drawing on the film The Forge and the early church's practice of rescuing abandoned babies, he challenges Christians to move beyond passive faith and annual activism into practical, daily mentorship and community-based projects. He emphasizes that conviction must lead to lasting change, not just fleeting motivation, and closes with James 4:17: "For those that know what is right and they choose to do nothing, to them it is sin.

In this episode of Christian Perspective on the News on Radio Cape Pulpit, Dr. Peter Hammond asks a crucial question: Are we changing the world for the better, or is the world changing the church? Dr. Hammond examines the disturbing trend of secular culture hijacking beloved Christian works, focusing on Netflix's upcoming reboot of C.S. Lewis's Narnia series. He discusses reports that director Greta Gerwig plans to portray Aslan as a David Bowie-inspired "Translan," complete with gender-bending imagery and a female voice actor (Meryl Streep). Dr. Hammond reminds listeners that C.S. Lewis explicitly stated Aslan is Jesus, and warns against the church adopting "moral therapeutic deism" instead of the true Gospel. He concludes with four marks of a real Christian, shared by a persecuted pastor in Romania: loves God, loves to study the Bible, loves to pray, and hates sin. Christians are called to be salt and light—transformed by God's Word, not conformed to this world.

In today’s show originally recorded and broadcast on October 13 2026, Andy is joined by Dr. Peter Hammond for a show entitled, “The Real Story Of Ephesians.”

We discussed: how Ephesians was written by Paul whilst he was in prison awaiting trial in Rome; how regeneration precedes repentance and faith; why we do not have a religion but a relationship with the one true living God; why scripture alone is our ultimate authority; why time is more valuable than money; how to put on the whole armour of God; and many other topics.

In this episode of Christian Perspective on the News on Radio Cape Pulpit, host Dr. Pete Hammond discusses the importance of International Life Chain Sunday, observed on the first Sunday of October. This year, it falls on Sunday, 4 October. Dr. Hammond explains the biblical basis for the sanctity of life, beginning at conception, and highlights the tragedy of abortion in South Africa, where over 100,000 lives are ended annually and six million babies have been killed since legalization in 1997.

He details the four main abortion methods used in South Africa and calls on Christians to take a stand. The episode announces a Life Chain event taking place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, 4 October, at the Traffic Island on Burton Street and Crock Street in Cape Town (between the entrance to the V&A Waterfront and the Cape Town International Conference Center). The event is described as a placard protest, prayer vigil, and evangelistic outreach, with mass literature distribution and personal evangelism.

Dr. Hammond encourages listeners to pray for mothers who have had abortions, crisis pregnancy centers, medical personnel, voters, journalists, pastors, and churches. He emphasizes the need to choose life, support adoption, and vote for pro-life candidates in the upcoming municipal elections. More details are available at www.frontlinemissionsa.org under events.