Gene Sharp is a radio planting missionary serving with IBM -Independent Baptist Media- to carry the Gospel around the earth through technology.--It all began from humble beginnings when starting a Christian radio station in Ohio in 1997. So join Gene as he presents his testimonial timeline describing the effect of lives that continue to be impacted by the Gospel via Christian radio around the world. Station locations he discussed included Paupa New Guinea, the Catholic-heavy Philippines, Uganda and even the Islamic stronghold of Iraq---Also included was discussion concerning video recording studios in Brazil, Egypt and India, as IBM provides assistance to local churches and missionaries not just with radio stations, but in the areas of audio, video and graphics.--Listeners wrapped up the program with their comments.

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Dr. Gary Frazier is a respected speaker and writer on the subject of Bible prophecy. He is the founder and president of Discovery Missions. He's the author of numerous books including- Miracle of Israel, It Could Happen Tomorrow, Hell is for Real, Divorcing God- The Two Americas and The Event- The Dream of World Peace Realized.--On this broadcast, Gary shares the big picture when it comes to Israel. It's the fact that biblical prophecy will be fulfilled. Gary noted that we forget that such prophecy is fulfilled incrementally over time. So what exactly are we seeing at the present time as it pertains to this -big picture--- It's the idea that a well-funded hatred is showing toward Israel as people chant things like, -From the river to the sea.- Interestingly, many of those protesting have no historical frame of reference for such activity.--Don't miss this discussion as you'll hear Dr. Frazier comment on points such as- --Are we headed toward a Russian led Islamic invasion of Israel-- What part will Iran have in this---How critical to this discussion is Isaiah 17-1 that describes the destruction of Damascus---Will every single nation, including the U.S., turn against Israel---What impact should everything that's happening have on us as believers today----These and other questions are answered, and listeners present their views as well, on this edition of Crosstalk.

A Current Focus on Israel

Michael Germi is a former Muslim, born in Iran into a Shia Muslim family. In this setting he learned to practice Islam praying 5 times a day toward Mecca. He fasted during Ramadan. He practiced self-mutilation for the cause of Allah. He migrated to Australia in 2006 and in 2009 found faith in Jesus Christ. He later moved to the U.S. where he now proclaims the Gospel to Islamic nations. He's written several Farsi Christian books and desires to plant churches around the world where Persians are scattered.--Michael began with some history of Iran as they moved from conditions under the Shah to rule by the Ayatollah. He describes how he grew up learning the Qur'an and Islam, not by choice, but by force and how he was taught he'd go to Hell if he didn't abide by-practice the Islamic traditions.--The focus eventually switches to the helicopter crash that took the life of 63 year old Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and other high ranking officials. Raisi was known as the -Butcher of Tehran- and the -Hangman of Tehran-, having massacred thousands of Iranians. Funeral services will run over several days. --As the broadcast moves along you'll hear Michael as he comments on how this will affect the political situation in Iran due to the fact that Raisi was the potential successor to the current Supreme Leader. He also comments on the reaction of the people to the death of Raisi, whether an Iranian official might have caused the helicopter crash, what we know about the current vice-president, Michael's passion for reaching people in Iran with the Gospel message and much more.

The Death of Iran’s President

Mark Krikorian is a nationally recognized expert on immigration issues serving as the Executive Director of Center for Immigration Studies. They are an independent, non-partisan research organization examining and critiquing the impact of immigration on the United States. He has testified numerous times before Congress and has published articles in many outlets. --The discussion began with a look at the surge of Chinese nationals coming to the U.S. at rates never before seen. In fact, Mark noted that since Biden became president, there have been more than 50,000 Chinese illegal immigrants that have come here, with most of them arriving through San Diego. This is an obvious security issue for us and a great opportunity for the Chinese government to use the flow to include various types of espionage agents. --According to Mark, people from about 175 countries are known to be here. In other words, the immigration situation has to be dealt with in dramatic fashion and Senator Marco Rubio makes that clear in an audio clip presented by Jim from Meet the Press. --Review this broadcast and you'll also hear the following discussed--Just last week nearly 150 House Democrats opposed legislation that detains and deports illegal immigrants who attack police officers. -Are non-citizens illegally registering to vote---How do you round up two million -gottaways----The latest attempt to pass a border security bill.-The connection between U.S. immigration policy and drugs.

Immigration Crisis Realities

Here's a sample of story headlines from the first quarter hour of the broadcast-----In a repudiation of President Biden, the Israeli Security Assistance Support Act passed in the House on Thursday with bipartisan support.----The U.S. State Department has moved a one billion dollar package of weapons aid for Israel into the congressional review process. ----The floating pier that will allow humanitarian aid to flow into Gaza from the sea has now been anchored to a beach according to U.S. Central Command. ----Amid heightened tensions with Egypt since Israel began its ground operation, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intimated that Egypt was holding Gaza civilians hostage by not working with them to reopen the Rafah border crossing for humanitarian aid.----Israel's military suffered setbacks yesterday after officials confirmed that five troops were killed in a friendly fire incident in Gaza while elsewhere an Israeli air force space in northern Israel was hit by the Lebanon-based Hezbollah militia.----Israeli Defense Forces have recovered the bodies of three hostages in a tunnel in the Gaza Strip.----The IDF struck a Hamas command room and a school run by a U.N. agency, with fighter jets killing more than 15 terror operatives, including ten Hamas members and some involved in the October 7th invasion of Israel. ----The Arab League met on Thursday in Bahrain to voice its opposition, not just to the Rafah operation, but to call for an immediate ceasefire and the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from the enclave.

News Roundup and Comment

This broadcast highlights the sentencing of pro-lifers as a result of allegedly violating the FACE -Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances- Act. For example---Joan Andrews Bell, sentenced to 27 months in jail, community service and a -125 fine.-Lauren Handy, sentenced to 4 years in prison, 3 years supervision and a -125 fine.-John Hinshaw, sentenced to one year and a -125 fine.-Will Goodman, sentenced to 18 months and a -125 fine.--These are just 4 of several pro-lifers that Jim referred to from a recent LifeSite News article showing how the Biden administration is willing to use the Department of Justice as a weapon to silence their political enemies and perpetuate the killing of the unborn.--Juxtapose these sentences with those of carjackers, those who've attacked churches since the leak of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, those who've attacked pro-life pregnancy centers, illegal aliens and more.--How is this equal justice under the law when such individuals are conspiring to be peaceful on behalf of those who have no voice-- That question is answered as Jim presented the facts, and listeners responded, on this edition of Crosstalk.

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