Category: Apologetics

Gathering Storms of War in the Middle East

by Stand Up For The Truth | Sep 17, 2019 | American Church, Apologetics, Christianity, Church Leadership, Economics, Evangelism, Globalism, Islam, Israel, One world religion, Podcast, Politics and Faith, Worldview | 0 |

The Bible teaches us that in the final years before our Lord’s return there would be a large, destructive war against Israel by her enemies. Could we be witnessing the stage being set for the final chapter of Earth’s history before the Lord Himself returns to judge mankind and establish his everlasting kingdom?

Gary Kah of Hope for the World joins Mike to discuss the events that seem to be pushing the world one step closer to the return of our Lord and Savior?

Christians Vs LGBTQ in “Post-Christian” America?

by Stand Up For The Truth | Sep 12, 2019 | American Church, Apologetics, Beliefs, Biblical Social Justice, Christianity, Church Leadership, Culture & Morality, Discrimination, Evangelism, Podcast | 0 |

There can be no doubt the rules of cultural engagement for Christians is changing rapidly – especially as we attempt to share our faith and live our lives. Just the mere mention of the Bible or the word “Christian” conjures up accusations of being an intolerant bigot, homophobe, and hater.

What do we do as Christian witnesses who are instructed to be salt and light in the world?

Today Mike and David take a comprehensive look at the controversy surrounding New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees who is being criticized from all angles over his recent support of the national campaign, “Bring Your Bible to School Day” (Oct. 3). Brees also responded to the criticism he received from cultural bullies and LGBTQ advocates as well as the Christian Community.

The Subtle Erosion of Biblical Literacy

by Stand Up For The Truth | Sep 11, 2019 | American Church, Apologetics, Beliefs, Christianity, Church Leadership, Culture & Morality, Discrimination, Evangelism, Government, Podcast, Religious Freedom | 0 |

Change is sometimes abrupt and immediate, but more often it is comprised of a slow erosion over time as little by little truth is replaced with opinions and emotions. The serious decline of Christianity in America is the result of decades of subtle changes in what has been and is currently being taught in public education, what is presented in media, and from pulpits that often seem more interested in placating culture instead of speaking God’s truth and shining the light of Christ truth into it.

Reconciling God’s Various Attributes

by Stand Up For The Truth | Sep 10, 2019 | American Church, Apologetics, Beliefs, Christianity, Culture & Morality, Evangelism, Gospel, Podcast | 0 |

God is righteous, just and holy. He gets angry and will one day pour out His wrath upon a fallen, sinful world and many will perish. But He is also loving and kind; patient and long suffering; He is merciful and offers His grace to those who believe in Jesus Christ.

Our human level of thinking and understanding cannot readily reconcile these attributes—they often seem contradictory to us. Dave Wager joins Mike and Crash to discuss God’s attributes as we look at the Book of Nahum.

The Church, Public Schools, and the Hebrew Scriptures

by Stand Up For The Truth | Sep 5, 2019 | American Church, Apologetics, Christian Church, Church Leadership, Culture & Morality, Evangelism, Government, Israel, Podcast, Seeker Friendly | 0 |

In our first segment today, we are joined by Julaine Appling of Wisconsin Family Council to discuss how Christian parents can prepare their children for a godless school system and culture, and how the church can better equip youth for the challenges they will face in education and adult life.

Jeffrey Johnson, author of a new book “Divine Mysteries: Concise and Thoughtful Ancient Biblical Wisdom” joins us in our second segment to discuss how the church and Christian community needs to change how we read and understand the Bible.

Can Our Nation Ever return to What it Once was?

by Stand Up For The Truth | Sep 4, 2019 | Abortion, American History, Apologetics, Christian Church, Culture & Morality, Higher Education, LGBTQ, Liberalism, Podcast, Politics and Faith, Religious Freedom | 0 |

Today, we look at the continuing decline of morality and law in our nation as we visit with Christian scholar Vishal Mangalwadi. Vishal refers to the Bible as Western Civilization’s founding text and believes that our nation faces catastrophe unless we return to the God’s Word as our source of law and morality.

Vishal Mangalwadi has been called one of India’s foremost Christian intellects. His latest book is titled “This Book Changed Everything” chronicling the Bible’s amazing impact on the world.

Friendship Over Truth?

by Stand Up For The Truth | Aug 29, 2019 | American Church, Apologetics, Beliefs, Christian Church, Church Leadership, Culture & Morality, Entertainment, False Teaching, Government, Podcast, Politics and Faith, Progressive Christianity | 0 |

There’s an old saying, “politics makes strange bedfellows,” but these days professing Christianity, government, and worldliness also seem to be aligning more often, developing very strange partnerships. We’ve seen so-called “Celebrity pastors” often embrace Hollywood stars or elite sports celebrities who claim to be Christians, but they often do so without a modicum of discernment or wisdom, causing more confusion in a a church that is confused enough already.

In our final segment today we look at a resolution passed by the Democratic Party that applauds “non-religious Americans” while disdaining Christian churchgoers. Our guest today is Don Veinot of Midwest Christian Outreach. He joins Mike and David to discuss how friendship seems to be more important than truth to a growing number of Christian leaders, and how heresy is on the rise in the church itself.

How Christian Students Handle Argumentative Atheist Teachers

by Stand Up For The Truth | Aug 27, 2019 | American Church, Apologetics, Christianity, Creation, Culture & Morality, Education, Higher Education, Jay Seegert, Podcast, Public Schools, Worldview | 0 |

Our youth are headed back to school—grade school, high school or college. There is a good possibility they may run into atheist teachers who will present theories and “teachings” that contradict the Word of God. How can we prepare our Christian students for a potential onslaught of propaganda and secular theory that will encourage them to abandon the Word of God for what is presented as “scientific fact” these days?

Jay Seegert of The Starting Point Project joins Mike and Crash this morning to share ideas on how we can equip our students to respectfully interact with public school teachers. They also touch on Jay’s Question of The Month from his website.

The “Forbidden” Topics of Religion and Politics

by Stand Up For The Truth | Aug 26, 2019 | American Church, American History, Apologetics, Apostacy, Catholic, Christianity, Globalism, Government, Liberalism, One world religion, Podcast, Progressive Christianity, Prophecy, Religious Freedom, Socialism | 2 |

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Christian Churches Skipping Faith Formation?

by Stand Up For The Truth | Aug 22, 2019 | American Church, Apologetics, Beliefs, Biblical Social Justice, Christianity, Church Leadership, Culture & Morality, Emergent Church, False Teaching, Gospel, Liberalism, Podcast, Progressive Christianity | 0 |

In segment 1, we have a discussion about what so-called Liberal Christianity is and how it is infecting a growing number of churches and denominations. We connect with author Dan Jensen. His excellent book is titled A False Kind of Christianity.

As we see more young people and leaders abandoning the Christian faith, it is important we assess their thought process and motives in doing so. (They are taking some followers with them and away from the truth.) To simply argue about whether or not they were ever truly converted believers can be unproductive.

The reality is that many younger people either want nothing to do with historical, Biblical Christianity or they are finding churches and denominations that are redefining and diluting Christian doctrines to line up with their worldly values and philosophies.

In our final segment today Mike and David share a thought-provoking perspective from John Stonestreet of BreakPoint about why this is happening and how we might address it.

Addressing the Problem of Mental Illness and Depression

by Stand Up For The Truth | Aug 20, 2019 | American Church, Anxiety, Apologetics, Beliefs, Christian Church, Church Leadership, Depression, False Teaching, Podcast | 0 |

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The Changing Role of a Pastor

by Stand Up For The Truth | Aug 19, 2019 | American Church, Apologetics, Christian Church, Christianity, Church Leadership, Education, Evangelism, False Teaching, Leaders, Liberalism, Podcast, Theology | 1 |

Vibrant, bible teaching churches are needed more than ever but are so very hard to come by. We need wisdom, biblical knowledge and understanding of God. We also need to show our nation the dangerous path we are on as a nation and people. But many churches seem intent on conforming to the ways of this world instead of transforming lives by the power of God’s Word. At a time when we need clear biblical direction we seem to often be lacking in in a growing number of churches.

It usually starts with leadership – pastors who preach the Word and set the example for the flock. Our guest, Pastor Randy White, joins us to discuss how pastors are being educated and influenced in today’s Christian Seminaries and Bible Colleges, and why that needs to change if we are going to see a true spiritual
l revival in the church and our nation.

The Great Tribulation & Return of Christ: Matthew 24

by Stand Up For The Truth | Oct 6, 2019 | Christianity, Gospel, Persecution, Prophecy, Teaching | 1 |

Three times in this sermon alone, Jesus mentions false teachers will deceive “many.” Also, the utter destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem was a prophecy, not a “sign,” it was a judgment of God on the Jewish people for rejecting the Messiah. Persecution often reveals traitors within the Church as well as enemies outside, and the test of any age is endurance. Those who endure to the end will be saved and the gospel must first be preached as a witness to the nations, then comes the end.

What Would Jesus Say to Christians in America Today?

by David Fiorazo | Sep 20, 2019 | American Church, Church Leadership, Emergent Church, Prophecy, Teaching | 2 |

If Jesus rebuked many of the early churches for straying, leaving their first love, putting up...

Gathering Storms of War in the Middle East

Gary Kah of Hope for the World joins Mike to discuss the events that seem to be pushing the world one step closer to the return of our Lord and Savior?

Who Wants to be God?

by Stand Up For The Truth | Sep 16, 2019 | American Church, Chrislam, Christianity, Culture & Morality, Emergent Church, False Teaching, Globalism, Government, Higher Education, Humanism, Liberalism, New Age, One world religion, Podcast | 2 |

The race is on, just as the Bible foretold. Various individuals, groups and organizations are speeding ahead trying to convince people that the God of the Bible either doesn’t truly exist, or that He would want us to come together and connect the “Christ consciousness” in each of us so that human beings can create utopia on earth. Today we take a closer look at the “oneness” movement, the age of re-enchantment, earth worship, and the openness to practically anything except biblical Christianity.

Carl Teichrib, who has studied the New Age and the various movements and organizations promoting spiritual unity and “oneness” joins Mike and David to discuss ecumenism, the World Council of Churches, Catholicism and Islam, the UN, Burning Man, and the World Parlament of Religions. Carl also provides insights from his extensive research contained in his latest book Game of Gods: The Temple of Man in the Age of Re-Enchantment.

A Matter of Life or Death; Questions and Comments

by Stand Up For The Truth | Sep 13, 2019 | Abortion, American Church, Beliefs, Biblical Social Justice, Christianity, Church Leadership, Creation, Culture & Morality, Gospel, Government, immorality, Listener Questions, Media Bias, Podcast, Progressive Christianity | 0 |

For too long, too many people think of abortion as merely a “political” or a “social” issue”. Some suggest it only falls under the category of privacy: a woman’s medical decision “between her and her Doctor”. But the reality is we are talking about life or death for an innocent baby created by God in His image. Wisconsin Right to Life is one of the most prestigious, efficient pro-life organizations in our nation. Mike and David are joined by Heather Weininger, executive director of Wisconsin Right to Life to discuss pro-life issues as well as the September 24 Green Bay dinner and reception for the Veritas Society.

Plus, your questions and comments from the week!