According to Robert, hymns have been around for 3,400 years. The first recorded hymn is from Exodus 15 when the Israelites had crossed the Red Sea. Hymns continue throughout the Old Testament with some in the New Testament, including some that Robert believes were written by the apostle Paul.

Coronavirus continues to dominate the news. Here's a sample from the list of stories related to the virus that Jim brought to the attention of listeners----New data suggests that Sweden's approach of not locking down may have paid off in the long run.---Ohio Governor Mike DeWine tested both positive and negative for coronavirus on the same day.

Last Thursday, the Attorney General of New York sued the National Rifle Association, seeking to put them out of business. Allegations have been made that high ranking executives have diverted millions of dollars for things like personal trips, no-show contracts for associates and other questionable expenditures. Mark believes this is both politically motivated and about other concerns as well.

Here's a sample of news stories that were part of this latest edition of the 'Round-Up.'---According to the director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention there's financial incentive for hospitals to inflate their counts of deaths due to COVID-19.---President Trump's reelection campaign is seeking to add a debate with Joe Biden in early September.

Bill Federer returned to CROSSTALK to further address the issues of socialism and even voter fraud. He shared a quote from Joseph Stalin -1923- -I consider it completely unimportant who in the party will vote, or how- but what is extraordinarily important is this - who will count the votes, and how.-

At the time of this broadcast, we realize that the November general election is just 90 days away. At stake in this election is the Presidency of the United States. There is a vast chasm between the candidates, their views, and the direction they will fundamentally take this nation.

Last week a group of physicians went to Washington D.C. to hold a press conference to address COVID-19 concerns including prevention, treatment and the risks associated with the virus. Despite their credentials and medical backgrounds, 'big tech' decided to step in and shut them down.

William Federer described socialism as, '...the dream of heaven on earth' but he also noted that, 'It's a cultural bait and switch.' Find out why when you review this important Crosstalk broadcast.

Jim was the voice of yet another news 'round-up' program. He began by noting what Jesus had to say about tribulation because the news can be very disturbing. However, he also noted that Jesus said we are to be of good cheer because He has overcome the world.

Michael Johnson is the president of Slavic Gospel Association, a nearly 90-year ministry that partners with hundreds of missionaries and more than 6,000 evangelical churches across Russia and the former Soviet Union.