Category: Progressive Christianity

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!

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.

The Battle for Our Hearts and Minds

by Stand Up For The Truth | Aug 28, 2019 | American Church, American History, Artificial Intelligence, Church Leadership, Culture & Morality, Discrimination, Economics, Education, Globalism, Liberalism, One world religion, Persecution, Podcast, Progressive Christianity, Religious Freedom | 0 |

Jesus taught that the greatest commandment was that we love the Lord our God with all our heart, mind and soul. In today’s busy, fast-paced world there are many things bombarding us, fighting for our hearts and minds; distractions that take us away from glorifying and enjoying God. What are some of these distractions? Money, social media, politics, leisure, and entertainment just to name a few. And every one of these can demand our attention, passion, or loyalty. Some will go to great lengths to assure that they become the “masters” of our lives.

John Loeffler of Steel on Steel radio joins Mike and David to look at the power behind the institutions that vie for our attention and loyalty these days.

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.

Comments & Questions: A ‘Red Flag’ to Watch

by Stand Up For The Truth | Aug 16, 2019 | Apologetics, Christianity, Culture & Morality, Discrimination, Economics, Evangelism, gender confusion, Government, Homosexual Agenda, Islam, Leaders, LGBTQ, Liberalism, Listener Questions, Persecution, Podcast, Politics and Faith, Progressive Christianity | 0 |

On Fridays we discuss your comments and answer your questions – always looking to God’s Word. Several of you have written in about potential gun control laws and the possible threat of disarming the general public. Should Christians obey such a law? Also:

When pastors tell too many stories or analogies during a sermon, does it take away from God’s Word?

Christian parents needing advice for daughter with an influential lesbian friend.

The Jewish concept of “Minyan”- not “minion” as used in different contexts.

A man overhears women undermining the spiritual authority of their husbands.

Are we on the verge of Christian persecution in America and are Christians and churches prepared spiritually?

You can connect with us at comments@standupforthetruth.com or by texting speak up to 90100.

The Systematic and Deliberate Dismantling of Western Culture

by Stand Up For The Truth | Aug 13, 2019 | American History, Apologetics, Beliefs, Christian Church, Christianity, Cults, Culture & Morality, Education, False Teaching, Government, Humanism, Israel, Liberalism, Podcast, Politics and Faith, Progressive Christianity, Psychology, Religious Freedom, Yoga | 0 |

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The Infection of Radical Liberalism Within the Church

by Stand Up For The Truth | Jul 3, 2019 | American Church, Beliefs, Christian Church, Christianity, Church Leadership, Culture & Morality, Education, Entertainment, Government, LGBTQ, Liberalism, Podcast, Progressive Christianity | 0

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Growing Acceptance of Marxism in Churches

by Stand Up For The Truth | Jun 26, 2019 | American Church, Beliefs, Christianity, Church Leadership, Culture & Morality, Donald Trump, Emergent Church, False Teaching, gender confusion, Government, Humanism, LGBTQ, Liberalism, Podcast, Politics and Faith, Progressive Christianity, Social Justice, Socialism | 0 |

As American Christianity generally bends over backwards to be seen as “loving” to the world, we have seen secular culture extend its influence within the church. From the social justice movement to the powerful LGBTQ lobby, we see more and more churches accommodating things of this world directly contradictory to the Bible. And now, with another presidential election on the horizon we are seeing an enhanced push for the church to embrace something that is directly opposed to the Bible: Marxist Socialism.

Mike and David look at the growth of socialist ideals within professing Christianity and why this is ominous and dangerous to the church.

The Condition of the American Church – Part 2

by Stand Up For The Truth | Jun 20, 2019 | American Church, American History, Apologetics, Apostacy, Best of!, Catholic, Christianity, Church Leadership, Cults, Culture & Morality, Elijah Abraham, False Teaching, Gospel, Islam, Jay Seegert, LGBTQ, Muslims, Persecution, Podcast, Progressive Christianity, Prosperity Gospel, Spiritual Warfare | 0 |

Wednesday, we aired the first hour of a conversation with former muslim, now born-again evangelist/missionary Elijah Abraham and Apologist Jay Segert of The Starting Point Project when they were in town for our Watchman Conference. Today, this tough conversation continues. Mike and our guests discuss the challenges and the possible future of “organized church” in America.

American Church, Apostacy and Evangelism – Part 2

by Stand Up For The Truth | Jun 11, 2019 | Apologetics, Apostacy, Christianity, Church Leadership, Cults, Culture & Morality, Elijah Abraham, Evangelism, Humanism, Islam, Podcast, Progressive Christianity, Seeker Friendly | 0 |

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The Cult of Modern Liberalism

by David Fiorazo | May 30, 2019 | Christian Church, Culture & Morality, Emergent Church, Liberalism, Progressive Christianity, Social Justice | 0 |

Why does all this matter and why is it dangerous? Political liberals are one thing; we know exactly where they stand; But religious liberals have infiltrated churches across America and have deceived many. These men (and women) generally believe many of the same things as extremists on the left, and yet claim to be “Christian.”

Ryan Mauro: National Security Update / Gaye Willard: A Christmas Collection

by Stand Up For The Truth | Dec 5, 2019 | American History, Christianity, culture war, Government, Islam, Middle East, Podcast | 0 |

Two special guests today! Ryan Mauro is a national security analyst at Clarion Project, (segment 1) “Finding the Mountain of Moses” documentary; and Gaye Frances Willard, an an author and award-winning artist (segment 2) discussing, “Every Knee Shall Bow – A Christmas Collection.”

David Fiorazo: How Did We Get Here? A Lesson for America

by Stand Up For The Truth | Nov 28, 2019 | Abortion, American History, Christianity, Culture & Morality, Education, Government, Religious Freedom | 0 |

The Apostle Paul stated, For no man can lay a foundation other than the one which is laid, which...

Juan Valdez: Critical Thinking, Culture Wars, and Apologetics

by Stand Up For The Truth | Nov 26, 2019 | Apologetics, Christianity, Creation, Evangelism, Podcast, Worldview | 0 |

People often ask fair questions about faith, God, the Bible, or about truth. Today’s youth are no different. Can you really know God, does absolute truth exist, if God is love why is there evil, do Christians live by blind faith? And many other honest questions.

But there’s a problem. Too often, believers in Christ do not have good, thoughtful answers for them. Are we equipped to answer these questions let alone help today’s young people for the spiritual and cultural battles they face every day?

Walter Hoye: Black Pre-Born Lives Matter to God

by Stand Up For The Truth | Nov 25, 2019 | Abortion, American Church, Christianity, Liberalism, Podcast, Pro-Life | 0 |

Black lives in mother’s wombs are perhaps some of the most endangered human beings. There is an abortion every 26 seconds in America, and in recent years, statistics show the black and Hispanic populations taking the hit. In New York City, for example, more black babies are now aborted than born.

Jay Seegert on Creation vs Evolution

by Stand Up For The Truth | Nov 22, 2019 | Apologetics, Christianity, Creation, Jay Seegert, Podcast, Worldview | 0 |

The universe reveals a complexity, design, and magnificence that staggers the imagination, and logic shows us that life could not have appeared by some random, spontaneous process. Evidence seems to point to a master plan and an intelligent being; such intricate, organized design must have come from a Designer.

The theory of evolution however, has been generally accepted by the scientific community and academia, and taught as fact in most public schools across America.