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Mary welcomes Michael Johnson, president of Slavic Gospel Association to enlighten us about the tremendous needs in the former Soviet Union. SGA works with 13 nations to bring light and hope to those who have never heard the good news through various outreaches. Having begun nearly 100 years ago by a man who immigrated to the States from Belarus, SGA has been faithful to put deeds to the Word and bring truth to all ages. We talk about the orphan crisis, in particular the older teens who age out of the orphanages, only to find themselves the target of sex traffickers and the slave trade. These teens who have never known hope, often just wander aimlessly as young adults. Russia has the 3rd highest suicide rate in the world among adolescents. Who will give them a chance for a normal life, and what are the challenges to giving them the gospel? What is the state of their hearts after such a rough beginning? SGA has partnered with 6300 churches to visit these kids and develop relationships with the older teens. We talk about Siberia, Ukraine, even Israel and how to help these Russian kids. An eye-opener for us in the west.

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A simple promise—“digital makes life easier”—can mask a complicated reality. We dive into the fast-unfolding world of digital ID and how it’s being stitched together with payments, health credentials, and online access under the banner of “digital public infrastructure.” With Alex Newman, we examine concrete examples from Canada’s account freezes to China’s social credit system and Europe’s emerging digital wallet to understand what happens when identity, money, and movement live behind the same gatekeepers.

We unpack the policy pretexts—child safety, fraud prevention, immigration control—and show how noble goals can harden into tools of control once systems interlock. Alex explains why central bank digital currencies are often designed to tie back to ID and personal data, and how that linkage can turn “verification” into a lever over daily life: work, travel, banking, and speech. We revisit constitutional guardrails like the Fourth Amendment and discuss why rights can erode by default when access requires consent to always-on surveillance.

This conversation isn’t doom for doom’s sake. We map tangible ways to push back: state laws that block CBDC adoption and protect cash, procurement limits on interoperable ID mandates, strict constraints on biometric capture, and legal off-ramps such as gold and silver transactions. We also share everyday steps—opting out where possible, supporting privacy-respecting services, and giving legislators workable alternatives that address safety without building a universal control layer.

If you care about liberty, faith, and the balance between security and freedom, this is a must-hear exploration of the choices in front of us. Listen, share with someone who thinks “it could never happen here,” and then tell us what safeguard you want enacted first. Join the conversation so we can keep building smart defenses for lasting freedom.

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Today, we’re looking at number seven of ten reasons every Christian should be a creationist: And number seven is Jesus grieved over death.

If God used evolution, then death and suffering were part of God’s creative processes. So why did Jesus spend so much of his earthly ministry healing the sick and even raising the dead? If evolution were God’s plan, then death and sickness are good things. Without them, we wouldn’t be here!

And yet Jesus grieved over the sick and the dead. Why? Because these were intruders into his creation! It’s because of sin that death and sickness are part of creation. And someday, they’ll be gone forever.

In this special episode of Inside the Epicenter, Joel Rosenberg and Lynn Rosenberg take a heartfelt pause from current events to honor the life and legacy of Mary Jo Rosenberg, the mother of Joel Rosenberg and the inspiration behind the Joshua Fund. Join us as Joel Rosenberg shares a moving eulogy, reflecting on Mary Jo’s deep faith, fearless love, bold witness for Christ, and unwavering support for Israel and her neighbors. This is more than a tribute—it’s an invitation for us all to walk in the same spirit of love, forgiveness, and courage.

00:00 "Tribute to Mary Jo Rosenberg"

03:32 "Stranded with No Help"

08:05 "Mom's Sacrificial Love Story"

11:07 Relentless Faith and Witness

14:07 Orthodox Jewish Roots in America

17:56 Passing Wisdom, Honoring Parents

21:01 "From Skeptic to Believer"

22:59 "Grammy's Love for Pawpaw"

27:03 A Life Transformed by Faith

30:48 Legacy of Faith and Ministry

33:31 "Transformation and Faithful Mission"

37:00 Honoring Faith, Love, and Courage

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Bible Verse

"Our verse for today comes From Proverbs, chapter 1, verses 8 through 9.
Hear, my son, your father's instructions and do not forsake your mother's teaching, for they are a graceful garland for your head and pendants for your neck.
In addition, I think of Hebrews chapter 13, verse 8 that says Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."

Prayer Request
 Pray to be faithful parents and spiritual mentors sharing God's truth, and especially pray for comfort for all who are grieving or in need during difficult seasons

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Today, Pastor Jack teaches that Saul behaves proudly over the victory against the Philistines, making rash vows, becoming emotionally led, and God resists Him.

Chaos and God’s Kingdom couldn’t be further apart. Dr. Tony Evans discusses the need for each of us to nurture a divine connection with the Creator and reveals the key to unlocking your God-given purpose.