Podcast - The Greg Lancaster Show, Live from the Glory Zone.

President Obama has “72% Approval Rating with American Muslims” says Pat Robertson CBN

Greg, Pat and John share the recent results of President Obama’s Approval Rating: 72%, amongst Muslims. These are substantial numbers considering the President currently has a 52% disapproval rating overall. If only Muslims were voting and there were no two term limits our President could very well have a third term. With the current events of what is taking place in Israel and how America is responding; these truly are times that test men’s souls. Learn the details of what is happening, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: President Obama, Muslims, Presidential term, and the Jerusalem Post.

Day 8 Jerusalem Post of Israeli Defensive Protective Edge: Israelis refuse to allow Hamas to Steal their Joy and Peace and continue to live their lives

Greg, Pat, and John continue the conversation regarding the fighting in Israel as Israel’s Operation Protective Edge enters the 8th day. Unmanned drones sent from Gaza have been shot down over Israel. Rocket fire continues to be shot into Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reached out for US support while the Palestinian leader has reached out to International protection. Amidst these events, some Israelis have voiced no concern and have chosen to remain living a life of love, liberty, and happiness. Get this inside perspective of what is happening in Israel, how it is affecting those within Israel, and so much more.

Israel willingly Accepts Cease Fire, Hamas Defiantly Rejects It and Continues to Launch Rockets into Israel brings strong Condemnation from Secretary John Kerry

Greg, Pat and John share about the recent responses of the cease fire that was recently offered in regards to the Israel Gaza fighting. When Israel willingly accepted the cease fire, Hamas rejected it. Not only did Israel accept, but they stopped all of their defensive measures. How did Hamas respond? Hamas continued to send another 15 rockets after the deadline of the ceasefire. Secretary of State John Kerry responded by rebuking Hamas and recognizing them as a terrorist organization. What if this was you being bombarded?

"I cannot condemn strongly enough the actions of Hamas in so brazenly firing rockets in multiple numbers in the face of a goodwill effort to offer a ceasefire, in which Egypt and Israel worked together, that the international community strongly supports," Kerry told reporters in Vienna on Tuesday morning…Kerry said that Hamas is "purposely playing politics" by continuing the rocket fire, using innocent lives as "human shields... against the laws of war." "And that is why they are a terrorist organization…”

John Kerry, Secretary of State

If we do not stand with Israel, who will stand with us tomorrow? Download the Red Alert app as you empathize and stand with Israel in these critical times, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: Cease Fire, John Kerry, Hamas, Israel, Hillary Clinton, Iron Dome, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

End Times that Test Men’s Souls; Conference Call with Israel’s Ambassador Ron Dermer-Israel Must Defend Herself and Friends of Israel must stand with Her

Greg, Pat and John share about a recent conference call with Israel Ambassador Ron Dermer that he had with CUFI Founder John Hagee. Ambassador Dermer shares the integral reality that must be understood about the current conflict taking place on the Israel Gaza border. The Ambassador shares his deep thanks for the American funding that made the missile defense possible in Israel and how 85% of the missiles fired into Israel are intercepted and shot down. In regards to this conflict, many have raised the question about the civilian casualties in Gaza. The Ambassador highlights how imperative it is to draw a clear moral distinction between the two nations in this issue. Hamas has placed their missile batteries next to hospitals, mosques, and homes. Israel has continued to send a myriad of communications, through text messages, phone calls, as well as verbal communications, to the Gaza residents to vacate their homes to avoid civilian casualties. The ambassador details, “I’m not aware of a single military who has taken the actions to take civilians out of the war”. Why is the whole world not up in arms about these realities? We are entering the times that test men’s souls. When 2000 people stand up to support Israel, and suddenly Palestinian empathizers rise up against them causing federal officers to discharge a bullet to calm the situation, this is a sign to us. Church, it’s time to wake up, to stand as the light, and stand with Israel. Be encouraged in this integral moment as you understand how you can stand up for Israel, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: Israel, Israel Ambassador Ron Dermer, civilian casualties, Israel, Hamas, Gaza, Palestinian Authority, CUFI, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Israel will Use “Any Means Necessary” To stop Hamas says Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “We Develop missile defense to protect our citizens, while they use their citizens to protect their missiles.”

John, Pat, and Steve discuss the continual happenings of what is occurring in Israel and its border with the Gaza Strip. Currently, the media is biased in the coverage of what is happening. Israel has a right to defend herself. Rockets are continually being fired into Israel. In a Fox News Interview, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu states that “the mission is to restore sustainable quiet.” One of the significant differences within this conflict is that Israel is using missiles to defend its citizens while Hamas is using civilians to defend its missiles.

Prager University shares an interesting viewpoint regarding the response of Israel’s neighbors to Israel’s innovation and many technological advances: The Israel Test. As the church, it matters how we respond to Israel during this critical hour: with empathy. Prime Minister Netanyahu shares “Imagine the United states being bombarded, not in one city or two cities, but in every city between New York and Colorado. Maybe 20 % would be exempt, but 80% of your citizens would have to be in bomb shelters within 1 minute – 1 ½ minutes max. No country can accept that, we can’t accept that.” In the eyes of the Lord, find out how you can respond, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: Israel, Hamas, terrorists, CBN, missiles, Red Alert Israel App, Prager University, and prayer.

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Steve, Pat and John encourage us as they show how some people could be shocked that Marines can sleep for days at a time. It is because of rest that they are able to do what they are called to do on the front lines. There must be a time of resting, calmness, and relaxing, especially in Christ. We cannot simply stop doing; we must stop and rest in God. To continue to go without resting in God is like stopping on an empty tank of gas and then driving again without filling up your tank. They continue to share how similar that is to what happened in the life of Evangelist Evan Roberts, and the Welsh Revival. His greatest strength was his greatest weakness. Without resting, we are susceptible to attack. Be refreshed in this abiding moment, as you learn how to keep those falling moments from becoming captured moments, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: abiding, repose, religion, the Holy Spirit, Welsh Revival, The World on Fire, and God’s Generals.

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The Secret to Being an Overcomer; No matter the Trial, Setback, or Hardship You CAN Overcome

John, Pat and Steve share how currently society’s expectation for life appears to be perfection. There is an expectation in life for a good time, spouse, job, etc. The devil would want us to focus on the struggles, what we don’t have, and not on Jesus. Jesus said: “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” –John 16:33

It is the difficult moments, the hardships that cause us to grow up in Christ and mature in Christ. We cannot have the victories without first going through the battles. When you encounter the hardships in life, step up, step in, and step through, God has created you to be an overcomer. They continue to share about a young man named Nick had a few hardships in his life and how he overcame. Be encouraged and lifted up as you learn how to overcome what the devil would intend for bad, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: faith, crisis, Nick Vujicic, trials, perfection, and perspective.

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Enjoy a laugh as Pat, John, and Steve share about the exciting weekend they had as Pat details his answer for insomnia. As an avid football fan, Pat shares how he stepped outside of the box and ventured to the local baseball stadium for a day out with the family. Have fun along with them as you find out how long Pat lasted, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: humor, baseball, Pensacola Wahoos, New Orleans Saints, humor, family, and insomnia.

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Abolition Summit: Ending Human Tracking and Sex Slavery

John, Pat, and Steve share about the upcoming event by Exodus Cry and their 2014 Abolition Summit, in Kansas City August 6-8, 2014. Exodus Cry is a ministry born out of the International House of Prayer-Kansas City MO that was born out of prayer. CEO and Founder of Exodus Cry, Benji Nolot, encourages us, “we must put our feet to our prayers”. Benji shares the staggering realities in his own country how a girl was abducted in front of her home and taken into human trafficking. We must get God’s heart regarding these travesties and begin to move with God’s burden. In today’s culture, it is so easy to get filled with a narcissistic heart that we neglect the compassion of God. Slavery is still real and it IS happening, in America. They encourage us with three ways of how we can respond as well as the upcoming Summit. Find out how together, we can put our feet to our prayers, end human trafficking, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: Exodus Cry, IHOP, prayer, Underground Railroad, sex trafficking.

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Pat’s Great Baseball Adventure: Humor

LISTEN NOW! Enjoy a laugh as Pat, John, and Steve share about the exciting weekend they had as Pat details his answer for insomnia. As an avid football fan, Pat shares how he stepped outside of the box and ventured to the local baseball stadium for a day out with the family. Have fun along with them as you find out how long Pat lasted, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: humor, baseball, Pensacola Wahoos, New Orleans Saints, humor, family, and insomnia.

The Secret to Being an Overcomer; No matter the Trial, Setback, or Hardship You CAN Overcome

John, Pat and Steve share how currently society’s expectation for life appears to be perfection. There is an expectation in life for a good time, spouse, job, etc. The devil would want us to focus on the struggles, what we don’t have, and not on Jesus. Jesus said: “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” –John 16:33

It is the difficult moments, the hardships that cause us to grow up in Christ and mature in Christ. We cannot have the victories without first going through the battles. When you encounter the hardships in life, step up, step in, and step through, God has created you to be an overcomer. They continue to share about a young man named Nick had a few hardships in his life and how he overcame. Be encouraged and lifted up as you learn how to overcome what the devil would intend for bad, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: faith, crisis, Nick Vujicic, trials, perfection, and perspective.

The Gas station of God: Avoiding Spiritual Burnout

Steve, Pat and John encourage us as they show how some people could be shocked that Marines can sleep for days at a time. It is because of rest that they are able to do what they are called to do on the front lines. There must be a time of resting, calmness, and relaxing, especially in Christ. We cannot simply stop doing; we must stop and rest in God. To continue to go without resting in God is like stopping on an empty tank of gas and then driving again without filling up your tank. They continue to share how similar that is to what happened in the life of Evangelist Evan Roberts, and the Welsh Revival. His greatest strength was his greatest weakness. Without resting, we are susceptible to attack. Be refreshed in this abiding moment, as you learn how to keep those falling moments from becoming captured moments, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: abiding, repose, religion, the Holy Spirit, Welsh Revival, The World on Fire, and God’s Generals.

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Israel will Use “Any Means Necessary” To stop Hamas says Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “We Develop missile defense to protect our citizens, while they use their citizens to protect their missiles.”

LISTEN NOW! John, Pat, and Steve discuss the continual happenings of what is occurring in Israel and its border with the Gaza Strip. Currently, the media is biased in the coverage of what is happening. Israel has a right to defend herself. Rockets are continually being fired into Israel. In a Fox News Interview, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu states that “the mission is to restore sustainable quiet.” One of the significant differences within this conflict is that Israel is using missiles to defend its citizens while Hamas is using civilians to defend its missiles. Prager University shares an interesting viewpoint regarding the response of Israel’s neighbors to Israel’s innovation and many technological advances: The Israel Test. As the church, it matters how we respond to Israel during this critical hour: with empathy. Prime Minister Netanyahu shares “Imagine the United states being bombarded, not in one city or two cities, but in every city between New York and Colorado. Maybe 20 % would be exempt, but 80% of your citizens would have to be in bomb shelters within 1 minute – 1 ½ minutes max. No country can accept that, we can’t accept that.” In the eyes of the Lord, find out how you can respond, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: Israel, Hamas, terrorists, CBN, missiles, Red Alert Israel App, Prager University, and prayer.

Abolition Summit : Ending Human Trafficking and Sex Slavery

LISTEN NOW! John, Pat, and Steve share about the upcoming event by Exodus Cry and their 2014 Abolition Summit, in Kansas City August 6-8, 2014. Exodus Cry is a ministry born out of the International House of Prayer-Kansas City MO that was born out of prayer. CEO and Founder of Exodus Cry, Benji Nolot, encourages us, “we must put our feet to our prayers”. Benji shares the staggering realities in his own country how a girl was abducted in front of her home and taken into human trafficking. We must get God’s heart regarding these travesties and begin to move with God’s burden. In today’s culture, it is so easy to get filled with a narcissistic heart that we neglect the compassion of God. Slavery is still real and it IS happening, in America. They encourage us with three ways of how we can respond as well as the upcoming Summit. Find out how together, we can put our feet to our prayers, end human trafficking, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: Exodus Cry, IHOP, prayer, Underground Railroad, sex trafficking, slavery, and burdens.

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President Obama and Governor Rick Perry Agree on Resolution for Border Crises

Greg, Pat, and John share about the recent meeting of Texas Governor Rick Perry and President Obama regarding the present issue of America’s borders and the people coming across the borders. The President spoke at the White House regarding his time with the Governor and he agrees with the Governor’s concern regarding the number of border agents, the location of the border patrol locations in relation to the border itself, and others. It is important to remember that the paradigm in America is not always the same in other countries. Individuals are coming to America in the hopes of having a better life, “a better chance at a long life” some have shared. How we respond to those in need matters to God. There may be borders surrounding America, but there are no borders in God. We must remember to be thankful that the President is not only responding to this matter but also to pray for the President as well as the Governor. Be encouraged in this moment as you get a biblical understanding of how to respond and so much more. Also shared in this segment: Guatemala, immigration, Sean Hannity, tracing feet, due process, FAA, Catholic Social Services, and prayer.

Confronting the Lie that American Slavery was Divinely Inspired

Greg, Pat and John share about a recent interview that took place on “The Ed Show.” Michael Eric Dyson hosts author and filmmaker of the movie: “America: Imagine the World Without Her”- Dinesh D’Souza and also hosts a panel of Zerlina Maxwell and Eric Boehlert who respond to Dinesh’s views. This idea that America is based on theft is never effectively answered. ” states D’Souza. They volley back and forth regarding the history of America regarding slave trading and how America got their land. Interviewer Michael Dyson brings the attention to the heart of the matter: “Not until America where Christianity was directly involved was the kind of sanctification of the process of slavery in relationship to divine intent made slavery such a heinous act”. Looking at the history of the church, we have to acknowledge that what has been done, in the name of Jesus, has to be dealt with, taken to the Cross and repented for. We cannot hate our brother based on the color of their skin and expect to be welcomed into the gates of Heaven; that would be a false gospel. If one claims to love God, than we must love our brother who is created in the image and likeness of God.

Also in this panel, D’Souza reveals the relationship between President Obama and Saul Alisnky and the truth that they in fact never met. D’Souza continues by sharing that the relationship between President Obama and Hillary Clinton is closer than the relationship between Hillary and Bill Clinton in regards to their acquaintances with Saul Alinksy. Greg highlights his recent statements regarding President Obama as “working for “ Alinksy and retracts them under this recent awareness of now understanding that the President never actually worked for him. Be encouraged as you understand that there is a wide road, and a narrow road in regards to the history of America, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: The Ed Show, America, MSNBC, 12 Years a Slave, The Great Commission, Saul Alinsky, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, First Nation People, Christopher Columbus, and Dinesh D’Souza.

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Israel Still Continues to Amaze; Beacon of Light in the Middle East, Defending Freedom, and Sharing their Blessings with the World

Greg, Pat, and John share how the blessings of the Lord that is not only upon the people of Israel, but also the land of Israel. Operation Protective Edge is continuing on as Israel defends itself. As Gaza continues to send projectiles of rocket fire into Israel, Israel has responded by destroying over 330 terror sites. In an interview by the “Jerusalem Post”, Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat states in response to the continuing fire, “First of all, if you look at the statistics, no one in Israel has been hurt.” God’s hand is not only upon the Israeli people protecting them, but the blessing is also on the work of their hands and the soil. In a land that is 50% desert, Israel has revolutionized the usage of water. With recent developments in how they treat water, Israel has been able to turn water from the Mediterranean Sea to drinkable water out of the faucet within 90 minutes. Their inventions are not only providing for an entire nation, which will soon have a water surplus, but these advances are also being exported to their surrounding enemies and 110 nations around the world. There are continuing questions about the “problem in the Middle East”, but with a brief look at the state of Israel and how it is responding to their neighbors, it is a drastic difference to how the neighbors of Israel are responding to Israel. Prager University seeks to answer this question by revealing an in depth look and the history behind what we’re presently seeing in the Middle East. Be encouraged as your perspective of Israel changes and so much more. Also shared in this segment: drip irrigation, blessings, Palestinian Authority, Prager University, Operation Protective Edge, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and prayer.

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