Understanding the Times

Guest hosts Eric Barger and Larry Kutzler talk about the most important man in your life: Your pastor. Most people have no idea how tough it is to be a pastor and how many of them quit in frustration, and with a broken heart. The statistics are shocking. They interview numerous pastors who give a frank analysis. This isn't a broken system -- it's broken people: Both pastors and sheep. Note: We are conducting "Understanding the Times 2012." Pray for us.

Jonathan Cahn returns with hosts Jan Markell, Eric Barger, and Jill Martin Rische. There have been remarkable circumstances taking place since the release of "The Harbinger" and the DVD, "The Isaiah 9:10 Judgment." It's not too late for America. God always honors the repentant heart and in the Bible, he honored entire cities that repented. Many ministries weigh in stating their strong belief that this may be God's final warning to America. A pastor reports on changed lives. But nearly a dozen sound bytes are played of Christian leaders warning that America is on borrowed time. Cahn, Dr. Erwin Lutzer, Dr. Mark Hitchcock, and Bill Koenig all participate in this ministry's "Understanding the Times 2012" conference next weekend. Find the DVD here. We do not carry the book.

Jan's first guest is Dr. Erwin Lutzer who suggests that God may be at a tipping point with America -- a point where He says "enough." Could God be calling Christians into times we have never known? Lutzer has just returned from Washington where he learned things that startle him and have him wondering about the future of this country. Then Gary Bauer joins Jan to discuss election-related issues. He is just off of his Values Voter conference. Bauer is a 40 year Washington insider who has never seen the deplorable state of the nation due to the liberal agenda. www.moodychurch.org and www.cwfpac.com.

Jan's first guest is White House correspondent Bill Koenig. There are consequences when one entire political party rejects God and votes Him out of authority in America! Bill and Jan discuss that sorry state as well as general election issues. The Jewish vote could decide the 2012 election so which way will they go when one candidate is openly hostile to the Jewish state? Then Walid Shoebat joins Jan to discuss the National Security Five: Rep. Michele Bachmann and four others have sought to expose the Muslim Brotherhood and have paid a dear price for this. Yet the current administration welcomes the Muslim Brotherhood into the White House and has just authorized that they should receive $1.5 billion in aid. This aid will be turned against Israel and America. As we see the Middle East once again go up in flames, why are we supporting the terrorists who wish to kill us? For more info visit www.watch.org and www.shoebat.com.

Jan's guest is Dr. Mark Hitchcock, one of our "Understanding the Times 2012" speakers. Jan and Mark discuss many topics related to the end-of-days. What are the key "signs of the times"? The two conclude that it is later than it has ever been! Every sign is on overdrive. There is also discussion on the pulpit silence on end-of-days' issues. The topic is intentionally put down, diminished, or even mocked. They discuss the current tensions between Iran and Israel. Israel cannot wait much longer. Learn more at www.mlhitchcock.com. To find Hitchcock's new book, "The End," visit this link.

Jan's guest is Dr. Michael Coffman. The two discuss his new book, "Plundered: How Progressive Ideology Is Destroying America." If you want to know what's happened to America politically and ideologically, this info is for you! Progressivism is on overdrive now in Washington, and it's in both parties. What can Christians do about it? Progressives feel only government can solve problems. They are well-intentioned but fallen mankind cannot make progressive ideas work. This is vital info as we head to America's November election. We carry Coffman's book here. To learn more about Coffman, visit www.epi-us.com

Jan interviews a number of guests with her co-hosts Eric Barger and Jill Martin Rische. The topic is the Wycliffe Bible translation controversy. Is there now a Muslim-friendly Bible? Wycliffe is accused by missionaries and other critics of defending something deceptive. Jan talks to Wycliffe VP Russ Herssman in the first half hour but also some critics. They include Georges Housnney of Biblical Missiology and David Irvine who pulled out of Wycliffe over the issue of removing "Son" and "Father" in the Bible. A third guest is Emily Belz of World Magazine who has provided cutting-edge information on this story. Are the accusations off-base or have some actions been taken that are in the best interest of Muslims? Has postmodern, Emergent influence now entered the world of para-church ministry? Other organizations in the effort are Summer Institute of Linguistics and Frontiers. Find Eric Barger's booklet on "Islam and the Church" here. Find Eric Barger at www.ericbarger.com and Jill Martin Rische at www.waltermartin.com More information can be found at www.biblicalmissiology.org

This is the web bonus material that was not heard on radio. The discussion continues with interviews with Emily Belz of World Magazine and missionary David Irvine. The topic is the Wycliffe Bible translation controversy. Is there now a Muslim-friendly Bible? Wycliffe is accused by missionaries and other critics of defending something deceptive.

Jan's guest is Pastor Joseph Schimmel, producer of the cutting-edge new film, "The Submerging Church: How the Emerging Church is Drawing Multitudes Away from Biblical Christianity." The two consider many of the tentacles of this movement: Their sick doctrine of Hell, their mystical side, their Islamic sympathies, their view of eschatology, their uniting with evil, and much more. Jan plays seven revealing sound bytes of their leaders who consistently espouse heretical statements. The Emergent Church could submerge yours so you need this info! They also expose the Emergent's poster boy: Bono. Schimmel reveals Bono's sympathies for Alester Crowley, a renowned though deceased Satanist. In the audio Web bonus (see below), Jan and Joe discuss how all things "Purpose-Driven" relate to the Emergent Church. The discussion focuses on Rick Warren's PEACE Plan and on his "Daniel Plan" of 2011. Why would Warren want to unite with a movement that consistently blasphemes God? You can order the 3-4 hour DVD here. For more info on Schimmel, visit www.goodfight.org.

Audio Web BonusJan Markell and Joseph Schimmel continue their discussion in this bonus for our electronic audience. How do all things "Purpose-Driven" blend with the Emergent movement? Why would a man called "America's pastor" even want to associate with the heretical statements coming from this crowd? They also re-visit the Hell issue in light of a stunning statement by Doug Pagitt on Hell played in a sound byte. This segment is 30 minutes in length.