Alex Newman is an award-winning international freelance journalist, author, researcher, educator, and consultant. He is senior editor for The New American. He's co-author of Crimes of the Educators and author of Deep State: The Invisible Government Behind the Scenes. He's also founder of Liberty Sentinel.Conversation began with Jim asking for comment from Alex regarding the LGBTQ agenda and how this is being pushed on the entire world by the U.N., the World Health Organization, and the World Economic Forum.Alex noted that although the Communist Chinese and the Russians are happy to help the U.N. impose this on the nations of the West, Africa, and Latin America, they are not doing it themselves. In fact, they're moving in the opposite direction of LGBTQ. Many Islamic governments are simply refusing to participate, so Alex doesn't suspect we'll see any pride parades marching through downtown Riyadh or Mecca any time soon.Alex pointed to the Chinese Communist Party who commissioned a study and it was discovered that the biggest source of strength for the U.S. was the Christian faith of the American people. He indicated that the LGBTQ agenda is being used as a "battering ram" against the church, Christians and Christianity and to make the latter seem hateful, intolerant or bigoted. So he sees the Russians, the Chinese, and other hostile actors flagrantly supporting this in the U.S. through the U.N. and other entities to weaken us. They're doing this while at the same time taking the opposite approach in their own nations. Jim asked Alex if we're advancing toward war with China and Alex responded that we are already at war with them.

This has been a Pride Month like no other. The massive outdoor event at the White House with transgender toplessness, the open flaunting of sexuality and nudity on streets across America, and the wanton brazenness taking place tells us it's only going to get worse. For example: --Assistant Secretary of Health Rachel Levine (a man who claims to be a woman) has extended the month of Pride (June) into the Summer of Pride. Jim provided audio from the secretary.--The latest inappropriate act turned Yosemite National Park, one of the dearest national monuments, into a debauched party to push a corrupt sexual agenda. The controversy ensued when a drag queen posted a video showing a June 8th pride parade conducted by staffers of the National Park Service.--Ramstein Air Base in Germany hosted a pride themed story hour for children in the library in celebration of Pride Month. The celebration called "Reading With Pride" was held on June 15, with the official Facebook page of the base posting photos of the event. --Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has declared the state a sanctuary for parents of trans kid seeking to evade sex-change bans in other states.--Naked men on bicycles in Seattle. The naked bike ride in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, last weekend. Bud light proudly sponsored the city pride parade in Toronto and even featured a float with a drag queen and there were multiple reports of fully nude parade participants. In New York City, lesbians shed their clothing and danced nude in a giant fountain in the middle of Washington Square. All of these are promoted as "family friendly" events.

Over the centuries, many people have given their lives on account of the Gospel of Christ. Some have been stoned, cut in half, burned, beheaded, and even starved for their faith. Keep in mind that when we speak of martyrs, we're not just talking about people during the time of the early church, the Middle Ages or the Reformation. We're talking about people in our day.To bring listeners up-to-date on the state of persecution around the world, Jim welcomed back Todd Nettleton. Todd is the Chief of Media Relations and Message Integration for the Voice of the Martyrs-USA and is also the 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 being a follower of Jesus Christ. Todd is author of Forbidden: 40 Days on the Frontlines with Persecuted Christians.Don't forget that June 29th is the Day of the Christian Martyr. What exactly does the term "martyr" mean and why is this day singled out to remember them? How can you make a difference? Join Jim as he had Todd answer these questions while also bringing news of persecution and hope from around the world in places like Somalia and Communist China. There's the story of Saul and Ezra Pett whose parents died in Uganda. Then there's India where Christians are under threat by anti-conversion laws. There's the extreme violence in Nigeria and the latest concerning missing Pastor Raymond Koh of Malaysia. Also discussed was a free, virtual event called Hearts of Fire that will take place on July 14th. It's about 4 women that have experienced persecution first-hand.

Jim began by reading from a press release from the American Policy Center:"Farmers from across the nation have found themselves on the front lines of the globalist drive to reset society. From massive wind and solar farms to the growing land grab called Carbon Capture Pipelines, usable farmland for growing our food is disappearing faster than any of the bogus predictions of melting polar icecaps. The farmers are facing intimidation from powerful corporations as many elected officials stand by, shuffling their feet in nervous inaction. Something has to be done." Tom DeWeese is president of American Policy Center. Tom is one of the nation's leading advocates of individual liberty, free enterprise, private property rights, personal privacy, back-to-basics education and American sovereignty and independence, and protecting our Constitutionally-guaranteed rights.Tammy Kobza is regional field coordinator for the John Birch Society.This broadcast opened with news from Brown County, South Dakota. Tom described how surveyors working for a carbon-capture pipeline company showed up unannounced on private property owned by farmer Jerad Bossly. The surveyors began digging up a field of soybeans, digging 90 foot holes, and destroying crops in their way.Tammy believes this is about the false premise of global warming and the windfall that some companies feel they can get in on. It's beginning to crumble for them because Americans are starting to wake up to this scam of a CO2 pipeline.Learn more about this situation, how you can become involved, and what your fellow listeners had to say, on this edition of Crosstalk.

From coast to coast and around the world, the News Round-Up focuses on those stories important to Christians everywhere. Here's a sample of what was covered on the broadcast:--President Joe Biden's son Hunter was charged Tuesday with illegally possessing a handgun and failing to pay his taxes on time in 2017 and 2018.--Hunter Biden is scheduled to make his initial appearance before a Trump appointed judge on July 26th.--James Comer expects to uncover 20 to 30 million dollars in illicit payments made to the Biden family.--House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday that the plea deal announced for Hunter Biden should mean that the Department of Justice should not be able to withhold any documents from Congress in its investigations into President Joe Biden and his son, citing a pending investigation.--Hunter Biden illegally reported payments to a prostitute and a sex club as business expenses on his taxes, according to an IRS whistle-blower testimony to Congress released yesterday.--Congressional committees will now look at the articles of impeachment against the incumbent president after a vote on Thursday. --U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken claimed that the U.S. does not support Taiwanese independence in a press conference following the meeting with Xi Jinping.--China has refused to resume direct military communication with Washington despite repeated efforts from the secretary of state.--China has called Joe Biden's use of the term, "dictator" to describe Chinese leader Xi Jinping as "extremely absurd and irresponsible."--A Chinese intelligence agency quietly operates service centers in 7 American cities.

Dr. Jane Orient is the executive director of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons, a non-partisan professional association of physicians in all types of practices and specialties across the country who are dedicated to the highest ethical standards of the Oath of Hippocrates and to preserving the sanctity of the patient-physician relationship and the practice of private medicine.Jim began by asking, "What exactly is meant by gender affirming care?" Dr. Orient described it this way: "It's supposed to mean approving of radical, extreme, very harmful treatments given to helpless children who've been exploited and manipulated, taken away from their parents, or at least from the previous close relationship they had with their parents, and made to sound like something good. I mean, it's trying to affirm a lie." What's causing the explosion in the number of people that are seeking such affirmation? Dr. Orient sees it as, "... one of a number of things that are being done to destroy our traditions, our culture, our faith; to create chaos and to make people distressed and confused and susceptible to being ruled by those who consider themselves to be our betters." These comments set the stage for this information-packed program that brings answers to questions such as: Do people grow out of this confusion? When is biological sex determined? Is sex fluid like some claim? What is the long-term impact for a child who receives puberty blockers or hormones of the opposite sex?Don't be confused by those who claim to "follow the science," yet make an exception when it comes to so-called, "gender affirming care". Hear what Dr. Orient had to say.

There continues to be a debate waged over whether or not the United States is, or ever was, a Christian nation. Some insist that the Bible or Christianity should have no part in our government as they scream, "Separation of church and state!" Some take this so far as to believe Christians should have no voice whatsoever in government. Still others claim Christians shouldn't vote at all since the Bible teaches that believers are citizens of heaven.So what about God and country? Are they compatible with one another? Does a believer in Christ have to choose between patriotism and Christianity? What is the responsibility of believers to our nation?To answer such questions, Crosstalk welcomed Dr. Byron Foxx. Dr. Foxx is the founder and past president of Bible Truth Music serving many thousands of churches across the country. Dr. Foxx is also an evangelist who travels the nation holding God & Country Rallies.Dr. Foxx noted that there's four ways that God judges nations—by pestilence and disease, war, natural disaster, and by baseless leaders. He believes there's no doubt that there's a measure of God's anger and wrath being currently poured out on America. He mentioned how President Biden said in statements on his Twitter account that America is a nation of pride. Study the Bible and you'll see that God hates pride. He warned listeners that we need to humble ourselves before God, repent of our sins, and get thoroughly right with God. It's important to note, however, that he also said that as he travels, he's noticed that God still has his people. Dr. Foxx referenced the year 1900 as the time when things began to unravel in America.

This coming Saturday, June 24th, marks the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision (Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization) that overturned Roe v. Wade. Thousands of babies have been spared death by abortion. Sadly, some states have the taste of blood in their mouths and have actually expanded efforts to allow the lives of the pre-born to be taken, while others have taken steps to protect life.With a report on how things stand one year later, Crosstalk welcomed back Pastor Jim Harden. Pastor Harden is president and CEO of CompassCare Pregnancy Services in New York. He pioneered the first measurable and repeatable medical model in the pregnancy center movement, helping hundreds of centers nationwide become more effective at reaching more women and saving more babies from abortion. He has written extensively on medical ethics, executive leadership, and pro-life strategy.How significant is this one-year milestone? Pastor Harden believes that America is better on so many levels due to the Dobbs decision. Many thought it would outlaw abortion but that's not true. It simply sent the decision to the states for the people to debate the issue.He referred to a recent Gallop poll indicating that more Americans want abortion restricted. When asked, they said they want it restricted in every way with exceptions for life of the mother, rape and incest. In other words, they want 98%-99% of abortions outlawed.Pastor Harden pointed to the need for national conversation and the engaging of critical dialogue centering around what it means to be human. When that occurs, the nation will become more pro-life.

Jeff Kinley is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary and has previously served as a pastor. He has a passion for sharing biblical truth and speaks across the country equipping churches and Christians to discern the times and to live with confidence. "Revelation tells the story of Earth's final days. It chronicles the culmination of human history. The climax of civilization. The end of all things as we know it. In the Bible's last book, we're carried to an apocalyptic intersection where crises, chaos, and calamity all meet in a global, head-on collision. It's a tale of depravity, devils, and destruction. It is the future foretold, and the history written far ahead of its fulfillment." That is the opening paragraph to Jeff's newly released book, God's Grand Finale: Wrath, Grace, and Glory in Earth's Last Days. Skeptics may see this as just another "scare tactic" book but nothing could be further from the truth. This is due to the fact that this book will teach you exactly who God is as Jeff looks at 13 characteristics of God that are unfolded and illustrated by the book of Revelation. So join Jeff as he comments on the following:Why do so many people struggle with the book of Revelation? God who is wrath and the judgments of Revelation. God's graciousness. Is this a contradiction to His wrath? How humanity responds during the first years of the tribulation. Will people come to faith through gospel resources that are left behind? Christ's return in retribution against his enemies and His claiming of the earth as his kingdom. What is the millennial kingdom? The God who recompenses and the court of no appeals.

Here's a sample from the slate of stories making headlines this week:--Former President Donald Trump denounced the federal case against him as the most evil and heinous abuse of power in the history of our country.--On Thursday June 8, two massive political stories broke but only one was covered by the broadcast networks. On June 8th, former President Donald Trump was indicted by the Special Counsel in the classified documents case. That same day, it was reported that President Joe Biden had allegedly received 5 million dollars from an executive of the Ukrainian gas company known as Burisma, the same company in which his son Hunter was involved with. Over 4 days, June 8th through the 12th, CBS, NBC and ABC gave 291 minutes of coverage to the Trump indictment. How much coverage did the alleged Burisma bribery scheme get? Zero seconds.--President Joe Biden was referred to as the "big guy" by the Ukrainian oligarch who owned the Hunter Biden-employing energy giant Burisma, sources say an FBI record reveals.--The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed bank records detailing Hunter Biden's relationship with the Russian oligarch from a decade ago.--Two articles of impeachment were filed on Monday against President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for weaponization of the government against Americans, invasion of foreign nationals and criminals in unprecedented numbers on the northern and southern borders, slow-walking of any investigation into the Biden family's corruption and giving America's enemies aid and comfort (while enriching themselves in the process).