Stand in the Gap Radio Podcasts

In Deut. 8:6-11, God tells Israel that prosperity and blessing will come from Him. It includes wealth that comes from natural resources, (water, iron, gold, etc,) but He gives them a warning. Is this wording similar to a mining type of operation?

Additionally, in Job 28 Job recounts a number of facts about natural resources and their usage. Yet, he compares the value of these to something of much greater value. What is that?

One of the technologies utilized to obtain more natural gas is the fracking process. Some say that this pollutes underground water, produces earthquakes, and in general is a potential hazard that outweighs the gain. Is there any truth to these claims?

Where are the largest deposits of oil or natural gas in the U.S.? Is there more potential energy existing in oil deposits or natural gas deposits yet undiscovered?

What does it mean it mean for the U.S. to go from a net importer of energy to a net exporter of energy? What is the definition of the term’s energy ‘importer’ and ‘energy exporter’? Was the U.S. also importing other forms of energy at one point?

The U.S. Energy Miracle. We are joined by Rod Wilt (Field Director, Keystone Energy Forum, former member PA General Assembly). Topics discussed include: The U.S.: From Importer to Exporter. The U.S. Energy Miracle: How it Happened, What it Means. Energy and Natural Resources in Biblical Balance.

Who are the enemies of the concept of private property?

What is the difference between eminent domain and forfeiture concerning private property?

What words or phrases did our Founders embed into the U.S. Constitution that refer to private property?

What words, phrases, or concepts did our Founders embed into the Declaration of Independence referring to the importance or sacredness of private property?

When the Israelites came out of Egypt and into the promised land, God established the concept of private property. One passage explaining this is in Numbers 27: 6-11. What is this principle?

The importance of boundaries, possessions, inheritance are all part of the concept of private property. God Himself established the warning against the taking of property. In Numbers 19:14, God gives warning against removing ‘they neighbors landmark’. Why did God have to mention that to warn the people?

Government unlimited by God’s word seeks to steal private property. In Ezek. 36:18 God warns the government officials about stealing private property. Why it is this verse so critical to God?