Understanding the Times

Dr. Gary Cass returns to report on current "Christian bashing" going on. Tyranny against Christians is on fast-forward under the current administration. How far will they go to put an end to our rights as Christians? Greater persecution is likely coming as the Bible tells us so. That's why Gary's organization is so important, although it is under scrutiny. www.christianadc.org

Eric Barger and Jan talk about the new book, "The New Pharisaism: How Spiritual Bullies Attack the Church." Why are much-needed discernment ministries, including Eric's and Jan's, being called bullies when they are only "contending for the faith"? These two ministries and a couple-dozen more, are exposing the abusers of evangelicalism over the last 25 years. Most churches are silent about exposing false teachers and false theologies, but when discernment ministries speak up, they are labeled divisive and behaving as bullies. Find two of Barger's excellent apologetics' DVDs here. Keep scrolling down as products are in alphabetical order. www.ericbarger.com

Pastor Bill Randles and Jan examine the prophetic movement. While the Bible has a role for prophets today, are the self-proclaimed prophets using this role properly? Randles, who is a Pentecostal pastor, says no. Who are some of these people and why has the movement allowed an accuracy rate as low as 10% when it had to be 100% in the Bible? This movement has now bridged a gap into the evangelical world? Who was the person who created this and why? www.believersingrace.com

Mark Tooley is recognized as the finest exposer of the antics of the religious Left. He and Jan discuss the major participants of the religious Left, the issues they oppose such as defending America (the world should be weaponless!), their loathing of Israel, the antics of Brian McLaren, and more. These Mainline denominational churches are shrinking but the real powerhouses are the World and National Council of Churches. Tooley represents the Institute for Religion and Democracy. This ministry supports Tooley but not all of the activities of the IRD as they, too, have some questionable alignments. Jan concludes the hour exposing the National Association of Evangelicals' support for "Earth Day" and their promotion of a Web site/ministry known as "Blessed Earth," a worshipping the creation before the Creator outfit. www.theIRD.org

John Loeffler from Steel on Steel joins the program and cautions listeners about the impending paradigm shift. He feels 2010 is a year of transition and 2011 - 2015 are years of chaos. He substantiates his thoughts. He sounds an alarm about the pending "energy storm." Jan and John spend time on the role of the church through all of this. It should be major! How many pastors get it? Solid churches need to become havens of biblical refuge. Can today's church deliver that? To listen to his programming free for a few weeks, use a code for Jan's program he has devised: 4jan. www.steelonsteel.com

Financial analyst and economy expert Jerry Robinson and Jan talk about over a dozen angles to the economic dilemma plaguing the world today. How do Christians maintain a biblical perspective while living in the current economic turmoil? How long will it last or is it just setting the stage for the final act? When does hyperinflation set in as a result of the myriad of mistakes being made today? Learn about the Christian Financial Advisor Network Robinson founded at www.makersgroupfinancial.com Learn more about Jerry Robinson at www.jrmi.org

Warren Smith takes 12 minutes to conclude and summarize hour 1. Then John Brown and Steve Spillman talk about "the great treasure hunt." Steve Spillman's father started the trend in the early 70s. Brown heads Zion Oil and Gas. Many Bible verses suggest there is oil in Israel. They make the case that this would be one of the "spoils" that brings Russia down on Israel in the Ezekiel 38-39 war. To date no significant oil has been found in Israel. Natural gas has been found off Haifa's shore but all come up short who are partaking in the treasure hunt for oil. It is an intriguing discussion and this story has played out for decades. www.oilinisrael.net

Warren Smith and Jan discuss his new book, "A Wonderful Deception." Why must Christianity be reinvented. Do we need a "new kind of Christian?" Why must we attend a "Re-Think" conference and why does one Emergent say "Everything must change?" Rick Warren says we need "A new reformation." What's wrong with that "old time religion?" Jan and Smith also discuss the proposed Department of Peace. Many in the U.S. House have signed on to this. Hear a stunning sound byte on it. Smith was deep into the "New Age" movement years ago and presents insights into today's "new spirituality" better than most. www.lighthousetrails.com then go to "Browse by Author" to find all of Smith's products and bio. For info on The Peace Department: www.thepeacealliance.org

Alicia Chole is a former Atheist whose life was more comfortable denying the existence of God. She tells her story of coming to faith. For anyone discouraged about winning a loved one to the Lord, this is must-listening. She is author of the book, Finding an Unseen God. Jan also gives a half-hour commentary on current issues including the deplorable National Day of Prayer which featured Muslim speakers this past week. Find Alicia at www.truthportraits.com

White House correspondent Bill Koenig gives another update from Washington, reviews Obama's first year in office, talks about both dramatic domestic and international issues, the predicted terror strike by summer, and reminds listeners that the Bible is playing out as scripted. Koenig always presents the very latest news with an insider's touch. We recommend his weekly e-newsletter, Koenig's Eye-View from the White House. www.watch.org