Understanding the Times

Jan's first guest is Christian economist John Terry. A major topic is the Cyprus bank heist. Can it happen elsewhere? Yes, and it will! As we move more and more into the final days, banking institutions and other money-lenders may take many liberties with our funds. Some day the Antichrist will try the same as happened in Cyprus and a whole lot more. John Terry explains many economy-related issues in plain terms. Can we ever expect to see America--and other parts of the Western world--have a genuine recovery? Then Terry James from Rapture Ready joins Jan. They also look at Cyprus and the end-times. And why do so few young people get into Bible prophecy?

The first two segments feature Rosaria Butterfield and her amazing testimony going from Hegel, Darwin and Marx to Jesus. She was also a "gay pride" organizer and lesbian. Then a Christian couple stepped in and loved her anyway. How did they take this postmodern intellectual with a hardened secular worldview and get her into a church? She thought of the Christians who mocked and scolded her at the gay pride marches. Rosaria is the essence of an unlikely convert and her story will inspire and encourage you. We do not carry her book, but it can be found on Amazon.com. Then Jan gives a commentary on the strong delusion sweeping the world. This is the clearest sign we are in the final, final days.

We air a conference message by Dr. Ron Rhodes: "The Wonder of Heaven." At a time when the world is out of control, it is reassuring to remember that Eternity is not. The glories that await us there are unimaginable and Dr. Rhodes gives great insight. Ron will be a part of "Understanding the Times 2013" which is Saturday, October 5. He will address apologetics and end-time issues. Find all of our conference CDs and DVDs here. His book, "The End Times in Chronological Order" is also in our store here. Joseph Farah and Dr. Mark HItchcock are our other speakers in October.

Jan's first guest is WND's Joseph Farah. He has looked behind the headlines for decades. They do that together considering many current issues. He knew our days would turn perilous because he knows Bible prophecy. Farah is one of our "Understanding the Times 2013" speakers. He is an Arab who loves Israel. Then apologist Mike LeMay joins Jan to talk about the Emergent Church's latest heresy: Denying the importance of the atonement. Hear Tony Jones do just that. Find LeMay's book, "The Suicide of American Christianity" here.

Jan's first guest is prophecy scholar Dr. David Reagan. The two discuss the characteristics and heritage of the Antichrist and the False Prophet. Is the global religious system outlined in the Bible Rome and therefore related to Catholicism? The two remind listeners that the catastrophic calamities happening today are setting the stage for the Tribulation when all this mystery unfolds. Then Jill Martin Rische joins Jan to talk about the apologetics of asking God to reveal the future to us. She also addresses the St. Malachy Papal predictions. Jill continues the apologetics' work of her dad, Dr. Walter Martin. Find Reagan's book, The Man of Lawlessness, here. Find Rische's book on the occult here.

Jan's guest is prophecy scholar Dr. Mark Hitchcock. They discuss America in prophecy, the topic he gave at "Understanding the Times 2012." Where is America headed? Not to renewed glory for sure. She is heading into the globalist system that will be ruled by the Antichrist. There are a dozen factors that play into that scenario although Hitchcock believes the ultimate "judgment" on America will be the Rapture. We carry Hitchcock's book, "The Late-Great United States" found here. All conference CDs and DVDs are found here. This is the 2012 conference message but Hitchcock joins Jan live for the closing segment.

Jan and co-host Eric Barger talk to Dr. Erwin Lutzer about his new book, The Cross in the Shadow of the Crescent. Dr. Lutzer has hit a home run with his insights into what Islam is up to. This is a wake-up call to the church as well. Lutzer gets into "appeasement" issues by the current administration which are delusional and he talks about other current issues that trouble him concerning Islam, America, and the West. This is no ordinary book or radio discussion on this topic. The inroads of Islam are startling and Jan, Eric and Lutzer reference the warnings of Frank Gaffney, Andrew McCarthy, Clare Lopez, Eric Stakelback, Gen. Boykin, and more. Find Lutzer's book here. Then White House correspondent Bill Koenig gives his Washington insider report. America is imploding for a reason. What can we do to slow it down?

Filmmaker, pastor, and apologist, Joe Schimmel, joins Jan and Eric Barger to discuss the culture of violence portrayed in today's entertainment world. Pastor Joe and Eric speak from their own life experience before coming to Christ, as well as from the countless hours of research and study of the entertainment culture. You do not want to miss the insights and warnings offered as Schimmel and Barger shine the light of truth on many of Satan's prime deceptions being popularized though motion pictures, television, video games, and the music industry. They also bring words of encouragement testifying to God's redeeming power, as both were once lost as players in the secular rock and roll world. Also, don't miss today's special Web bonus as we continue the discussion! Find info below. Then Jan interviews Michael Wolf, producer of a new DVD, The Sound of the Spirit. This is a story depicting the struggle Jewish believers have today as they travel in two different worlds. All people of faith can identify, however. It's told with humor, compassion, and grace. Find the product and trailer here. See info for Web bonus with Schimmel below.

The entertainment industry is entertaining people to death. Joe Schimmel and Eric Barger list ideas and share thoughts on what steps parents and grandparents should take or avoid to best help children and youth navigate around today's perverse and violent entertainment culture. Most importantly, Eric and Joe offer biblically based truths to help listeners align their homes, families, and entertainment according to God's Word. See Schimmel's rock music warnings and videos at www.goodfight.org

Jan's first guest is Dr. Cal Beisner, head of The Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation. He is a voice of balance in the "creation wars" reminding all that Christian environmentalism is importing neo-Marxism into the church. Environmentalism has become an unhealthy religion and some serve the creation more than the Creator. Then Jan talks to Terry James of Rapture Ready about the resignation of the Pope. We believe that anything Rome engages in is worthy of attention as Rome is a major end-time biblical player. It is likely that a Pope will be the False Prophet although we do not know that for sure. What about St. Malachy's prophecy that the next Pope will be the last? Jan quotes Jack Kinsella who suggests such accurate forecasting would have to be demonic. We highly recommend Beisner's DVD series, Resisting the Green Dragon, and you can order here.