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Michael Germi is a former Muslim that was born in Iran into a Shia Muslim family. In this setting he learned to practice Islam by praying 5 times a day toward Mecca. He fasted during Ramadan. He practiced self-mutilation for the cause of Allah. He migrated to Australia in 2006 and in 2009 placed his trust in Jesus Christ. He later moved to the States where he now proclaims the Gospel to Islamic nations. He has written several Farsi Christian books and desires to plant churches around the world where Persians are scattered. Iran is in upheaval. Since December 28th millions of people have been protesting against the regime. Merchants have taken to the streets, and the elderly who have been going with no salary are joining them as well as nurses, teachers, women, teenagers and many others. They have called out for the return of the Crown Prince of Iran, Reza Pavlavi. They have shouted, "This is the final battle; Pahlavi will return." and "This year is the year of blood; Ayatollah will fall." The Ayatollah has gone to great efforts to keep the rest of the world from knowing what has taken place. There are reports that the leadership of Iran has used snipers, the revolutionary guard and even chemical weapons to quell the unrest. News accounts have reported the massacre of many. There have been calls for new leadership in Iran as clerics demand executions. Recently Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared, "We broke the back of the rioters. The day of the successful crackdown will be remembered as a day of celebration for years to come." Our guest today is from Iran and knows all too well the authoritarian power of the Ayatollah and the threat of this Islamic regime.

On location in Paris, Randy Melchert interviews Pastor Emmanuel Bozzi on the key individuals in the French Reformation

The Reichstag fire shows how crises can erode freedoms. Faced with hardship, people may trade liberty for security, enabling dictatorships. Vigilance is essential to protect both moral and civil principles.

Our Christian Heritage goes to Northfield, Massachusetts to D.L. Moody's home. Dr. James Spencer of the Moody Center tells us who was D.L. Moody.

At Berlin's Brandenburg Gate, Pastor Lutzer recalls historic triumphs and division, then points to Jesus' teaching: the broad gate to destruction versus the narrow gate to life, inviting all through the gospel.

Usama Dakdok is founder of the Straight Way of Grace Ministry. He's the speaker on Revealing the Truth About Islam. Born and raised in Egypt, Usama learned about Islam just as every other student does in a Muslim country. He studied for a university degree in Egypt which included the study of Sharia. He came to America in 1992. With his knowledge of Islam, he founded The Straight Way of Grace Ministry. Usama speaks fluent Arabic and has translated the Qur'an into English. The Council on American/Islamic Relations (CAIR) has just released a comprehensive how-to guide titled: "Unlocking Muslim Political Power: Toolkit on Promoting Muslim Civil Engagement in Local and State Governments." This program brings with it an important warning. In order to understand the urgency of the matter, one must recognize the history of the Council on American/Islamic Relations (CAIR). Usama delves into this as he explains the CAIR connection to Hamas, which clearly shows why claiming to be American and Muslim, as CAIR does, is contradictory. This is just part of why Usama believes that, "CAIR is a Muslim jihadi organization dressed in suits and ties." Become informed as Jim and Usama look into this how-to guide to see exactly what it is that Muslims are being instructed to do, not with the goal of assimilation, but rather infiltration, in order to radically change the political, governmental, educational and social/cultural landscape of America.

The sermon explores the nature of life during the millennial kingdom, emphasizing that while the era will be marked by peace, prosperity, and the absence of natural death, human beings born during this time will still possess free will and the capacity to reject Christ. Though they inherit the blood of Adam and live under perfect conditions, they must personally accept Jesus as Savior, just as believers do today, and those who persist in rebellion will face penal judgment, resulting in death not from natural causes but as a consequence of their defiance. The text highlights Isaiah 65:20 and Revelation 20 to illustrate that even after a thousand years of divine rule, some will reject Christ, culminating in a final revolt led by Satan against the heavenly city, which is swiftly destroyed by divine fire. This underscores the enduring reality that eternal life is not inherited through environment or lineage but requires a personal, faith-based response to Christ. The sermon concludes with a sobering call to repentance, reminding listeners that no amount of earthly perfection can substitute for a genuine, heart-felt surrender to Jesus.

This broadcast began with a break in the usual format as Jim interviewed Congressman Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin who represents the state's 7th congressional district. He discussed the possibility of another government shutdown, a move afoot by Democrats in the House to defund ICE and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Minneapolis debacle, and more. As the program continued, Jim presented the following news stories: --Iran has issued a sickening threat against President Trump, broadcasting a picture from the attempted assassination at the 2024 Butler, Pennsylvania, rally with the words, "This time it will not miss the target." --In a public address yesterday, a senior Iranian general issued a direct threat against President Trump saying they will cut off his hand and his finger. This came after President Trump's warning of U.S. military action against the Iranian regime. -The U.S. has designated three branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations in a move that could impact Washington's relationships with Qatar and Turkey. --President Trump's administration announced sanctions against more than 20 Iranian individuals and entities responsible for the Islamic republic's deadly crackdown on protesters and skirting of international sanctions on Iran's oil output. --After weeks of escalating tensions, U.S. and Iranian officials faced each other Thursday at the U.N. Security Council, where America's envoy renewed threats against the Islamic republic, despite President Trump's efforts to lower the temperature. --The Pentagon moved a carrier strike group from the South China Sea to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

Mat Staver is founder & Chairman of Liberty Counsel. Mat is a constitutional attorney with three landmark cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. He's an author and the host of the radio broadcasts Faith & Freedom and Freedom's Call and the TV broadcast, Freedom Alive. On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two consolidated landmark cases: Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J. These cases determine whether Idaho and West Virginia can ban gender confused males from participating in female sports. The decision will likely have significant implications across America since at least 27 states have similar laws protecting women and girls. Little v. Hecox involves an Idaho law from 2020 called the Fairness in Women's Sports Act. West Virginia v. B.P.J. involves West Virginia's 2021 Save Women's Sports Act. As Mat noted, both of these, "...protect the safety and opportunities of female athletes by barring biological males from female competitive sport teams at public schools and universities." A common thread in these cases is Title IX, which Mat said was, "...to protect and provide opportunities for women in sports." However, when Title IX was established as federal law in 1972, was it based on sex or gender identity? This question is fundamental to the debate as you'll see as Jim provided audio from Justices Samuel Alito, Katanji Brown Jackson and Amy Coney Barrett, along with a tense exchange between Senator Josh Hawley and Dr. Nisha Verma who is an OB/GYN.

Olivier Melnick is the founder and executive director of Shalom in Messiah Ministries. Olivier is the son of Holocaust survivors from France. He is an international speaker and an authority on the topic of antisemitism, speaking against it in all forms. He seeks to educate and mobilize Christians to fight the hate while rebuilding bridges with the Jewish people. He's the author of the book, Antisemitism in the End Times. This past Saturday, the oldest synagogue in Mississippi was set ablaze in an arson attack. The FBI and the Joint Terrorism Task Force are investigating. Last week, an anti-Jewish mob descended on a synagogue and Jewish school in New York City screaming, "Long live October 7th!" Such incidents directed against Jews are unfortunately becoming more common. But why? The answer starts by defining certain terms. For example, do you know who the "Semites" are and their history? Do you know what the terms "Zionist" and "Zionism" mean and that there are numerous forms of the latter? How does Oliver define "antisemitism"? These are some of the things you need to know so that you can better understand how the rise of the world's oldest hatred is paving the way for the return of Christ. Find out who the major players are in this effort and much more when you review this edition of Crosstalk.