Mary welcomes back author, apologist and Israel expert Jim Fletcher today for a timely chat about the recent deal for the Israeli hostages. Some say it's about time, we must get them back. Others say it is extortion, since the face of terrorism is not going to change in Israel regardless. The Gazans were dancing in the streets; was it because peace was finally coming, or was it about the hope of a continuation of struggles for their cause on an increasing level?  There are those who say never negotiate with terrorists, and yet are we placing their lives and cause before the innocent civilian? A moral dilemma for our time - and for this location that seems to play by different rules and on so many stages. We also chat about the Pope's complete lack of understanding about Israel, and the latest poll that says half of the world is antisemitic on some level. Jim is uniquely articulate about Israel. An enlightening hour.

 

 

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[Original airdate: 1/16/24) We chat with author, blogger and speaker Alisa Childers on the topic of "deconstructing" Christianity; what it is, why it's destructive and how to respond. With terms like "ex-vangelical" and "toxic" faith/Christianity/church being tossed around, it would appear we have a postmodern exit demographic to deal with. Is it anti-authority, the desire to not be "hemmed in" by moral imperatives, or is it something different? Counselors are standing by, not because they care about the person's salvation, but rather getting them what they want - to be free of the Christianity they have been exposed to or raised in. In a way, it's not surprising but at the same time, the bible tells us there is only ONE way to heaven, and that's through Jesus Christ and what His death and resurrection mean and require of us. A thought provoking discussion designed to help those who might know and love someone in this process.

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It's headline time again, another attempt to make sense of a lot of nonsense, at least from a worldly perspective. But eternally speaking, there is more sense to it all than you might think. Today we talk about the spiritual aspect of the wildfire disaster and what some Christians think is a helpful spin but it is not. Speaking for God on any given thing is above our pay grade but that doesn't stop people from doing it anyway. We also talk about Greenland, and how this appears to be nonsense as well, but it isn't. Still paying attention to events, or have you bailed out of sheer exhaustion? Understandable, but there is a price to paying attention and being able to tell others what is going on, and why it matters. There is a price tag on everything the Bible calls important so we will talk invoices and costs, counting and cutting our losses. Finally, those blood moons are back in 2025. Who will get sucked into that scheme, I wonder? I hope we learned a lesson in 2015. We shall see. All that and more in a packed hour on Stand Up for the Truth.

 

 

 

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Mary welcomes Dr. Mitch Glaser, director of Chosen People Ministries since 1997. Chosen People is one of the oldest and largest Messianic missions in the US, having been founded in 1894. Today we get to know him a bit, through his testimony and also the story of Chosen People, what they believe, what they do. We will look at the current state of antisemitism, not just in the US but around the world. Also on the program, we talk about the peace process and the status of the ceasefire talks, something that President Trump has stated is essential for bringing the hostages home as soon as possible. Finally, we look at evangelizing the Jews, how best to do that in light of their rejection of the New Testament gospel. How can evangelicals bring the gospel to the Jews, many of whom reject the New Testament and also know little about the Old? Dr. Glaser also fills us in on his recent trip to Israel, the beauty and significance of the land, and the importance of understanding the political landscape and how the world views them.

 

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Mary welcomes back Mike Gendron today to discuss Catholicism and this vast mission field of over 1 billion souls. If you have been raised in that tradition and come to true faith, you know how difficult it is to evangelize them. Why is this? The average Catholic has one string on their guitar: "I'm basically a good person." By whose standard? And by putting their faith in this one basket, how can we as believers help them see that being wrong about this, about salvation, is to be wrong forever? Mike helps us sort out how to lovingly, compassionately share the truth with Catholics and get their nose in the Scripture. Also discussed: the Pope, FOX News and it's chronic Catholic cheerleading, and the canonization of a teenager who died in 2006. What is it that makes this sort of religiosity palatable to today's religious cynic? A full hour with Mike that will challenge and confirm the importance of the faith once delivered to the (real) saints of the Most High.

 

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From Stand Up For The Truth research team:

Here are some areas where the Catholic Catechism is often seen as departing from a purely biblical foundation:

1. Authority of Tradition & the Magisterium

Catechism (CCC 80-82, 85): Catholicism teaches that divine revelation comes from both Scripture and Tradition, and that the Church's Magisterium (Pope and bishops) has the authority to interpret both.

Biblical Challenge: Protestants argue that the Bible alone is the final authority (2 Timothy 3:16-17; Matthew 15:3-9) and reject extra-biblical traditions as authoritative.

2. The Role of Mary

Catechism (CCC 491, 494, 966, 971, 2677): Catholicism teaches that Mary was immaculately conceived (without sin), remained perpetually a virgin, was assumed bodily into heaven, and can intercede for believers.

Biblical Challenge: The Bible states that "all have sinned" (Romans 3:23), never explicitly teaches Mary's perpetual virginity (Matthew 1:24-25), and does not mention her bodily assumption. Additionally, Christ is the only mediator between God and man (1 Timothy 2:5).

3. Salvation by Grace & Works

Catechism (CCC 1987-2029): Catholic doctrine teaches that salvation is initially by grace but involves cooperation with God through faith, works, and the sacraments.

Biblical Challenge: Many Protestants cite Ephesians 2:8-9, which states salvation is "by grace... through faith, not by works." Romans 4:5 and Galatians 2:16 emphasize justification apart from the law.

4. The Sacraments as Necessary for Salvation

Catechism (CCC 1129, 1257): The Catholic Church teaches that the sacraments (such as baptism and the Eucharist) are necessary for salvation.

Biblical Challenge: While baptism and communion are important, the Bible presents salvation as a matter of faith in Christ (John 3:16; Acts 16:31). The thief on the cross was saved without sacraments (Luke 23:42-43).

5. Purgatory & Prayers for the Dead

Catechism (CCC 1030-1032, 1472): Catholicism teaches that purgatory is a place of purification before entering heaven and that prayers for the dead can help souls be freed from temporal punishment.

Biblical Challenge: The Bible does not explicitly teach purgatory. Hebrews 9:27 states that after death comes judgment, with no mention of an intermediate purification. Christ’s sacrifice is sufficient (John 19:30, Hebrews 10:14).

6. The Papacy & Apostolic Succession

Catechism (CCC 882, 936-937): The Pope is seen as the successor of Peter and the supreme authority over the Church.

Biblical Challenge: While Peter was a leader, the Bible does not establish a single, infallible ruler over the Church (Matthew 23:8-10). Christ is the true head (Colossians 1:18), and leadership is shared among elders (1 Peter 5:1-3).

7. The Eucharist (Transubstantiation)

Catechism (CCC 1374-1377): Catholicism teaches tha...

Today, Scott Schara gives an update on the wrongful death civil lawsuit (2023-CV-345) for his daughter, Grace.  Grace was 19 and had Down Syndrome.  She was medically murdered by medical staff at an Ascension Hospital.  The doctors ordered a medication combination that euthanized Grace - Precedex, Lorazepam, and Morphine; and put an illegal Do Not Resuscitate order on her chart. Scott is now releasing deposition transcripts and we discuss two clips today.  Scott also shares some of the highlights of his research into the medical-industrial complex. You can follow his work at OurAmazingGrace.net.

 

 

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Topics covered today:

Verse: Genesis 50:20 – God's sovereignty in turning evil for good.

Grace's Life: The journey of raising a daughter with Down syndrome and the joys of her life.

COVID Era and Medical Protocols: The events leading to Grace's hospitalization and death during COVID.

Medical Malpractice: Illegal DNR orders, medication mismanagement, and hospital protocols.

The Lawsuit Update: Progress, challenges, and timeline for the wrongful death case.

Legal Complexities: Challenges in pursuing medical malpractice cases and systemic issues in healthcare.

Advocacy Work: Cindy Schara’s work in protecting others and Scott’s fight to expose medical injustices.

Faith and God's Role: Testimonies of God opening doors amidst tragedy and miracles witnessed.

Medical Industrial Complex: Broader issues, including ventilator use, incentivized practices, and the pandemic's impact.

Documentaries and Media Exposure: Projects like Breaking the Oath and outreach through radio, podcasts, and blogs.

Mary welcomes back Don Veinot to discuss the faddish tendency for church-goers to dumb down the faith, bringing every wind of doctrine to blow through and take as many biblically illiterate church-goers with them as possible. Why? For profit, mostly. It's all about an audience, as so much of evangelicalism is today.  And because reducing the faith to silly symbolism, promises of secret knowledge or experiences, or even date-setting appeals to the marginal and those who feel marginalized or in need of attention in their corner of the faith. We will take a look at 40 years of fads, what it tells us about our expectations of Christianity, and how to get off the merry-go-round of Christian nonsense and get real about faith at any cost.  There have been more fads in the church in the last several decades than you might think.

 

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Mary Danielsen welcomes back Britt Gillette and his wealth of knowledge about all things economic. Today's system that seems to be held together with duct tape reminds me of the children's nursery rhyme that says, "when the bough breaks..." - and then spells out the end quite clearly. Considering that the economy now global impacts us all on earth, what might 2025 bring? The last couple years have seen threats of bank closures and the cancelling of accounts of those the globalists don't like, namely, conservatives and Christians. Alarming enough, but there is so much more going on, in particular the over-valuation of the stock market. We will rely on Britt to help us sort that out, along with the real estate market, Asian economics and their stock markets, and how AI will affect the economy in the next several years. According to the IMF, AI is a game changer for labor in particular, but also how considerable funds will be poured into the global markets from everything tech. A complex subject made easier by Britt Gillette, because while most of us rely on our pocketbook to tell us things have gone haywire, we can also rely on people with his expertise to help us dig deeper. His extensive YouTube channel can be found here.

 

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[Original airdate 1/11/24] Mary Danielsen talks to Tom McMahon of The Berean Call about the coming strong delusion and how the church has gotten so far from reason and apologetics as to become a church based on feelings and doing what seems right. Beyond the itching ear syndrome and seeker-friendly paradigms, we will look at how crafting worship and messages around illiciting an emotional reaction is now the norm. From Bethel to political correctness and social justice, the emotion based church has taken us far afield from being able to reason about what we believe - the what AND the why. Food for thought and sound reasoning as usual from The Berean Call. Since the late 1980s, the late Dave Hunt and TA have faithfully contended for the faith once delivered to the saints.

In our first headline podcast of the new year, Mary takes a look at 2024 and Tech. While the biggest headline from a humanitarian and prophetic perspective was the Middle East, today we look at something driving almost everything behind the scenes: technology.  The conflict between consumers of tech and the Geek Planet that drags us there maintains a constant tension; we have willingly given up any notion of privacy for the convenience of our gadgets and we pay for it willingly as well. So what do we expect? Well, we can expect 2025 to go further and further down the rabbit hole with things that are both amazing and existentially frightening. We look at some epic fails of 2024 and some of the current headlines. How far will it go before it outpaces Revelation 13? An interesting question for prophecy students.

 

 

 

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