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Should executions be live streamed, and how should believers view capital punishment? In this episode of the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Josh Philpot and Pastor Richard Caldwell examine the debate regarding public executions through the lens of biblical justice. Prompted by the news of Nidal Hasan facing a firing squad, they discuss what the Bible says about the death penalty. Pastor Caldwell explains from Genesis 9 and Romans 13 that capital punishment upholds the value of human life and that God has ordained the government to wield the sword. They explore how swift justice serves as a deterrent, the difference between governmental retribution and personal vengeance, and why Christians can support just sentences while still praying for the salvation of the guilty.

Ask Sam - What Does the Bible Say About Voting? Topics discussed include: Voting and Biblical Stewardship. Character, Conduct, and Civil Authority. Sam Rohrer's 9 Point Voting Checklist. Difficult Choices and Walking by Faith.

From Israel to China, from Trump to Talarico, here's a sample of stories from the first quarter hour of this week's News Round-Up & Comment: --5 Israeli's were wounded, including 2 in critical condition, after two terrorists opened fire at a checkpoint at Judea Junction. That's near the Palestinian controlled city of Hebron. --16 people were killed and homes were destroyed after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit China's Tibet region last evening. --A ruptured chemical tank in Ohio billowed a white plume into the air for hours Wednesday, forcing hundreds of residents out of their homes due to fears of toxic release and the possibility of another explosion. --First Lady Melania Trump has successfully negotiated a temporary cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine to allow humanitarian aid and civilian evacuations in the Russian occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky. --Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed, in principle, to resume U.S. mediated peace negotiations with Ukraine next month. --Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday that he is open to freezing the front lines of the war with Russia in an effort to bring the long running conflict to an end. --Federal prosecutors are planning to use DNA evidence to try and prove that Representative Ilhan Omar committed immigration fraud as part of the sprawling investigation into the congresswoman. --The federal search warrant against Ilhad Omar lists her under a different name which indicates that the Justice Department believes she's present in the U.S. under a false identity. --A winery co-owned by Omar's husband was shut down amid the fraud claims according to House Oversight Committee Chairman

As easy as we have it in the United States there are Christians all over the world that are suffering for their faith. Many families are hurting today because of a loved one that's been apprehended and incarcerated, some even killed. As a whole, Christian persecution around the globe is on the increase. It's been reported that roughly 1 in 7 Christians worldwide are facing persecution. That number is hard to fathom. These are brothers and sisters in Christ whom we will one day meet in heaven. "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 There's a special day coming up that's being emphasized when churches everywhere pray for the persecuted church. It's called the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Joining Jim to tell listeners about it during the first half of this broadcast was Todd Nettleton. Todd is vice president for message for Voice of the Martyrs-USA and host of The Voice of the Martyrs Radio. He serves as a voice for persecuted Christians, inspiring Christians with the faithfulness of Christ's followers in over 70 nations where they face persecution for wearing His name. During more than 25 years serving at VOM, Todd has traveled the world and conducted face-to-face interviews with hundreds of Christians who've endured persecution in more than 30 nations He is the author of When Faith is Forbidden: 40 Days on the Frontlines with Persecuted Christians. During the second half of this program you'll hear a word from Bill Whatcott that he recorded yesterday afternoon from the Tacoma ICE Detention Facility (see Crosstalk for 10/21).

4 Secrets of the First Amendment. We are joined by David New (Constitutional Attorney). Topics discussed include: The Most Important Word. When it Comes to Religious Liberty - Look to the States. America's Religious Liberty Did Not Begin in Washington. The First Amendment Changed with No Changed Words.

(1) Israel Watch 10/21/26: As the 10/28 Israel Elections approach the Iran War "looms" and internal politics hog the headlines as the Leftists and Islamophiles seek to take Netanyahu down. We hear the testimony of a former South Sudanese slave of Israel being the lone nation to care about Christians suffering at the hands of Islamists. And we quote Dave Hunt regarding the majority of Catholics being anti-Israel and antisemitic. (2) The Fall of Europe: Due to suicidal empathy and open borders policies. And the Antichrist Pope's endorsement of open borders. (3) The Reprobate Left: See the memes and examples we provide. (4) Strange and Funny Things: Why is Ilhan Omar running, an idea for "tracts-n-treats" and cat-cause-or-response riddle... https://bbfohio.com