Understanding the Times

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.

August 11, 2012 Jan spends the first segment discussing current economic issues with Christian economist John Terry. This is an updated report from his June radio visit. Jan and John go over several financial scenarios that will affect you but they also consider them from a biblical perspective. There is much on the economic scene that is bleak and heading into the realm of global currency. Can we see this from a biblical perspective and not let it get to us? Hardly any world leader is governing properly and a one-world scenario is building. In the final segment, Jan talks about that pesky little burdensome stone again: Jerusalem. She's an offense to the world, but God has big plans for that city! Find contact information for John Terry at www.revelationfiles.com

Jan Markell is the guest this hour as the guest hosts, Eric Barger, Jill Martin Rische, and Larry Kutzler, ask her about her life and ministry. She relates how she found salvation in a Messianic home as a child, how she detoured into and out of the world of the occult, her start and life in ministry, and her struggle with chronic illness. During her 21 year battle with the "chronic fatigue syndrome," she wrote her classic book, "Waiting for a Miracle," which we carry here. Two of her other books can be found at that link. Her other five books are now out of print.

Jan and her guest, author and commentator Bill Salus, discuss the apocalyptic turn in the Middle East. The Arab spring has been nothing but a set-up for various end-time wars the Bible outlines. The two discuss what Salus perceives to be the Psalms 83 war, the Isaiah 17 disaster with Damascus, and the Gog-Magog conflict. Both believe all scenarios are imminent. Syria is falling into the hands of extremists as she maneuvers her chemical weapons around. Both Syria and Iran are threatening Israel with weapons of mass destruction. We are in those perilous times. This ministry sells Salus' book, "Revelation Road: Hope Beyond the Horizon." It is found here. Learn more about Salus at www.prophecydepot.com.

We play Joel Rosenberg's Saturday message from "Understanding the Times 2011" held last October. We had 8,000 in attendance over two days from across the country as well as Australia and other locations abroad. Enjoy our full line-up of speakers who also included Dr. Mark Hitchcock and others on CD or DVD found here. We have a short video of speaker highlights found there as well.

Jan's guest is Jonathan Cahn who answers some of the questions his critics are hurling. Cahn states that it was his intent to write a message emphasizing repentance, salvation, and the restoration of America to God's grace. He states no ministry leader has reached out to him before the accusations began, nor have most read the book "The Harbinger" or viewed the DVD, "The Isaiah 9:10 Judgment". Joseph Farah also weighs in as producer of the film. Cahn feels information is being twisted and distorted with extensive guilt by association. Jan and her radio team spend 1 hour 40 minutes asking him questions that are flying around the Internet. Just a small sampling of the issues include his connection to the New Apostolic Reformation, Sid Roth, Glenn Beck, the Jewish Kabalah and Zohar, his eschatology, his belief about Dominionism, Replacement Theology, his publisher, and much, much more. In spite of this, the book and DVD sales are only soaring. Cahn's concern is, nonetheless, that some could be turned away from the story and thus not come to repentance and salvation. We sell the DVD and it is found here. Because one radio person suggested Cahn is a false prophet and in the Bible they were stoned, Cahn's wife now fears for the safety of her husband and two very small children. Is this where the apologetics and discernment community want to go? Jan has co-hosts participating. They can be reached at www.waltermartin.com and www.ericbarger.com Cahn can be reached at www.theharbinger-jonathancahn.com We go an extra 40 minutes in the questioning in the Web bonus which can be accessed below.