On today’s Stand Up for the Truth, host Dave Wager brings on his longtime friend Dr. Tim, a physician and city council member, for a wide-ranging conversation rooted in John 8:32—“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Dave reflects on God’s role in medicine, sharing how he trusted the Lord through his wife’s cancer surgery, while Tim recalls moments when prayer guided him through critical procedures. The two talk through how truth requires discernment and obedience, not just knowledge. In his practice, Tim emphasizes the difference between evidence-based medicine and social narratives that distort reality, pointing to abortion, gender ideology, and the drift away from foundational truths. Together they affirm that real freedom comes from trusting God, not institutions.

The conversation shifts to politics and culture as Dr. Tim highlights the growing influence of narratives in media, government, and education. He notes how truth is often sidelined for political gain and how leaders stray from foundational principles of governance. Dave and Tim explore how many problems the government tries to fix stem from the church neglecting its role in caring for the poor, elderly, and vulnerable. Dave stresses the importance of returning to simplicity—living by God’s Word, valuing life, serving others, and trusting God’s provision. They close by reminding listeners that belief and truth are not the same—truth always stands, and ultimate freedom is found in Christ.

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Dr. JB Hixson

Today Mary welcomes back JB Hixson to chat about the gospel – what it is, and what it isn’t. This week, President Trump expressed the idea that if he is able to settle the score between Putin and Zelenskyy and thereby save lives, wouldn’t that be enough to get into heaven? Back in 2016, Trump met with 1000 evangelicals in New York, presumably to secure the evangelical vote. Since then he has surrounded himself with various believers of different stripes, and somehow evangelicals conclude that Trump is a true believer. Of course, those with our wits about us know that is not a reasonable conclusion. The math is all wrong. We discuss the everlasting gospel in depth and the grace that surrounds it – and then we go through a list of things that are presented as representing the true gospel but in truth are counterfeits. How can we know the fake gospels? How can the church be armed with the ways to combat these insidious fakes? A doctrinal hour with JB.

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Mary welcomes Mondo Gonzales today to talk prophecy – but not just in the way that simply confirms the interpretation of the day. Central to our conversation is the famous passage in Daniel 9:27 – “and he shall confirm a covenant with (the) many…” Prophecy teachers have generally taught that to be a peace treaty, making anyone who facilitated such a covenant either the Antichrist, or associated with him. But what if that isn’t in view? Did you know that the word “peace” is nowhere to be found in that verse? From time to time, it’s okay to step back from the pop prophecy that we have been taught and make sure we aren’t torturing the text. To make sure we can defend our position FROM the text. A fascinating discussion. We also get a red heifer update, and talk 10 kings. Who are these guys that Daniel and Revelation 17 both say will get to rule with the Antichrist for a brief moment? Mondo Gonzales was a pastor for 16 years and also has a graduate degree in Biblical archaeology. He is the director of the Psalm 19 Project which has a university class observatory with three separate telescopes scanning and photographing the heavens. He also enjoys theology, running, and traveling. You can find him hosting the Prophecy Watchers TV program and podcast. His book, The Mystery of the Red Heifer was released in March.

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Tim and Mary take on those in this world that love to put “-crat” at the end of everything. After all, don’t we all live in a “demo-cracy”? Well some do, and some don’t. The core meaning of “-crat” is related to power and authority, in the context of government. And that 80s tune, “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” is becoming more prophetic as the years go on. The techno people think they do or will rule the world. The Eurocrats definitely are on their way to ruling the world, because the Bible says so and they are all to willing to comply. The Demo-crats, ever power hungry and angry want to take back the rule of the US and will just keep getting angrier until they get their way. So today, lots of crats to go around. We also discuss the death of the small farm, how mobile devices render our kids stupid, and Costco’s decision not to carry the abortion pill. A full hour of global insanity, but one that we hope gives insight to the news cycle in light of Bible prophecy.

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Mary welcomes guest Richie Furay for our first Testimony Tuesday, as we look at his full and storied life as a member of pioneering bands Buffalo Springfield and Poco.  With all that success, what drove him to his knees? How does a person reconcile or intersect the unique life of the spotlight, in the definitive 1960s no less, with the calling of a pastor and troubadour for Jesus? When he returned to Ohio for his Hall of Fame induction, he had a moment of clarity, that those two lives, and all the craziness, were both him, and God was in every moment. Sometimes we have a hard time reconciling our “two lives” as believers, we run from who we were in shame. But God. We talk to him about the early years, the fame years, and the ministry years. Richie and Nancy have been married since 1967, and as the family has grown up, their seasoning and maturity in Christ has had an impact for eternity.  Keeping up with his energy level is always a great way to spend an hour.

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[Originally aired: 5/4/23] Chuck Girard, singer, songwriter, recording artist, and worship leader, is one of the pioneers of Contemporary Christian Music. He was co-founder and lead singer of the group LOVE SONG from it’s beginning to the present. Born in Los Angeles, Chuck began playing music at an early age. In his teens, he formed a group called THE CASTELLS, which had two national top 20 hits. They also released the song “I Do”, which was produced by Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. Chuck shared the stage with stars such as Roy Orbison, Jan and Dean, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bobby Vee, and others. This led to a successful career as a studio singer and musician which included singing the lead vocals on THE HONDELLS first two albums and their biggest hit, “Little Honda.”

In his early twenties Chuck became disillusioned with life, and like so many of his generation began experimenting with drugs. This led to a five-year search for God through LSD, eastern religion, and a committed “hippie” lifestyle. 

Rock & Roll Preacher – Chuck Girard

After years of searching for meaning through drugs, Buddhism, sex, and Eastern philosophy, a long-haired hippie musician walked his bare feet into a little country church and encountered the living God. Confounded by the simplicity of the gospel, a young Chuck Girard dedicated his life to Jesus during the height of the sexual revolution and civil unrest that characterized the decade of the ’60s. Along with thousands of other “Jesus Freaks” who came to be known as the Jesus Movement, Chuck’s story was only just getting started. This raw and honest memoir is both refreshing and convicting. 

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Mary welcomes back Usama Dakdok to lay a firm foundation on who exactly owns that contested piece of land called “Israel”. Usama was born in Egypt and grew up in a Christian home. While in government schools in Egypt, he learned about Islam just as every other student does in a Muslim country. Usama also studied for a university degree in Egypt which included the study of Sharia, Islamic law. He first came to America in 1992. With all of his knowledge about Islam, he felt he could reach out to Muslim people in America with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Thus he began The Straight Way of Grace Ministry. Today we ask ourselves, how did the world come to swallow the narrative of a land called Palestine and Palestinian people? Is it largely to erase Israel’s claim to the land? It seems to be the Lie of the Century, when it comes to Bible prophecy at least. And all that antisemitism today? That’s about that piece of land too. God’s Word ties their redemption to that piece of real estate, so of course, it IS about that. Always educational with Usama.

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Mary welcomes new guest Dr. Corey Miller of Ratio Christi ministry. Corey Miller grew up in Utah as a 7th generation Mormon. He came to Christ and later became a pastor, philosophy professor, campus minister, and now serves as the president and CEO of Ratio Christi. He has authored or edited 5 books and holds 3 masters degrees and a PhD from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. His focus is on the intersection of faith, reason, and culture. His new book, “The Progressive Miseducation of America: Confronting the Cultural Revolution from the Classroom to Your Community” is set to release October 14. Today we discuss higher education’s devolution into an echo chamber for leftist ideologies. Far from an actual education, today’s ultra-liberal universities are really the gatekeepers for revolutionary ideas. We saw for ourselves how the curtain was pulled back to reveal rabid antisemitism from coast to coast. Is there any way to reclaim our once great educational institutions? A fascinating hour with Dr. Miller.

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On today’s podcast, Tim and Mary Danielsen explore the news cycle, such as it is, changing minute by minute. We start out with a “wrong side of everything” story about the granddaughter of the man who owned the company that produced Zykon-B gas in mass quantities to rid the world of the Jews. Now, since she is adamantly “opposed to genocide”, she has joined an upcoming flotilla to protest Israel’s treatment of Gaza. It really doesn’t get any more twisted than this – but her flotilla mates are quick to exclaim that “at least she is on the right side of history”. We shall see about that. Along with all the nations who are going to actively oppose Israel’s retake of Gaza. We take a look at the latest shunning of mRNA tech, and it’s good news, as is the report that all federal records of those who had resisted or been exempted from the jab will find that their records have been destroyed. It’s funny how that season of tyranny is finally past us without so much as a “gee you rebels were right all along” acknowledgment. We also take a look at a different form of tyranny in the EU where starting in October, the Powers That Be will be spying on their citizens’ chats. No surprises there. Another week of on again off again global elite mischief and Jew hatred here in the last half of 2025.

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Mary welcomes new guest Elizabeth Urbanowicz, a follower of Jesus Christ who is passionate about equipping kids to understand the truth of the Christian worldview. Elizabeth began her professional career as an elementary teacher in a Christian school. Several years into her teaching experience, she realized that despite being raised in Christian homes, attending a Christian school, and being active in church, her students thought more like the culture than like Christ. She began searching for curricular materials that would equip her students to think critically, helping them discover that Christianity is the worldview that lines up with reality. After not finding any materials that met this need, she began creating a curriculum for her students. Today we look at how to move our kids forward, and pursue excellence in everything, at a time when the culture keeps going backwards everywhere we look. Counteracting a worldly worldview is a full time job. How can families and churches proactively keep their youth engaged with truth? What will it take, consistently and purposefully? A full hour with Elizabeth as we seek to begin to guard our hearts with all diligence and raise children to be confident, passionate lovers of truth. (A discount code has been set up for our listeners, save $10 off a family license of any curriculum using STANDUP10.)

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