Christian Persecution and the Anticipation of Christ's Return
January 19, 2024
The Christian Outlook – January 20, 2024
Bill Bunkley questions U.S. government transparency on global persecution, and Jeff King, President of International Christian Concern, criticizes the politicization of the State Department's list, citing Nigeria's exclusion due to political and geopolitical factors, including oil interests and the influence of radical Islamists.
Rick Probst and Todd Nettleton of Voice of the Martyrs discuss attacks on Nigerian Christians over Christmas, highlighting the religious targeting. Nettleton also mentions financial charges against Chinese Christians and expresses concerns about the potential reelection of Prime Minister Modi in India, predicting increased persecution for Christians under his leadership.
Kathy Emmons asks Chris Davis about his latest book, “Bright Hope for Tomorrow,” He highlights the anticipation of Christ's return and its role in providing hope, clarity for ministry, and prophetic patience in afflictions, suggesting Sabbath rest as a rhythm to stay aware of the Lord's return and reorder priorities.
Georgene Rice and David Closson, author of “Male and Female He Created Them: A Study on Gender, Sexuality, & Marriage,” discuss the challenges of maintaining biblical views on gender, sexuality, and marriage in a hostile culture.
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The Christian Outlook – January 13, 2024
Greg Laurie and J.D. Greear, author of Above All: The Gospel Is the Source of the Church’s Renewal, discuss the importance of the Gospel, emphasizing that it is the same powerful message that transformed lives in the Book of Acts, and it remains unchanged.
Rick Probst and Erin Smalley, of Focus on the Family, talk about the common issue of "the drift" in marriages, where couples can lose connection over time. Smalley suggests addressing it through open and non-defensive conversations, sharing a positive impact story from a couple who attended a conference. She also mentions resources like Hope Restored for intensive support in overcoming marriage challenges.
Jim Daly, and Molly DeFrank discuss the negative impact of excessive technology usage on children, and how it hinders social development and creativity. She shares her family's experience with a digital detox, emphasizing the importance of unplugging for two weeks to encourage a healthier and more imaginative lifestyle. Find the full episode at Focus on the Family.
Scott Furrow invites radio host Bob Lepine to discuss his latest book, Build a Stronger Marriage: The Path to Oneness. Lepine talks about the importance of shared spiritual convictions, ensuring that the couple's core commitment to Christ remains the central focus in their marriage, even when facing disagreements on smaller matters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 12, 2024
The Christian Outlook – June 17, 2023
John Hall and Kathy Emmons talk with Sarah Zylstra, an editor for the Gospel Coalition, about the implications of social media on children. They address the concerns raised by the Surgeon General, highlighting the detrimental effects of social media on the mental health of our youth.
Albert Mohler raises alarm about TikTok's harmful impact on teenagers and reminds parents to protect their children from the pervasive darkness and corrosive effects of social media.
Scott Furrow invites Ryan Miller, founder of Share the Struggle, to share about the development of courses to help people manage various struggles. His organization aims to provide practical tools, foster community, and offer Jesus' love and healing.
John and Kathy talk with John James, an editor with Crossway, about how social media distorts discussions about death, promoting inhumane and emotionally destructive responses. He emphasizes the need to be aware of the negative effects of internet life and the importance of protecting one's emotional well-being.
Brian From asks Sarah Zylstra about her decision to leave social media, and she explained that witnessing the negative impact it had on Gen Z girls made her realize its detrimental effects on her own life, leading to shallow relationships and increased loneliness.
Bill Bunkley discusses the Go Dark, Shine Bright initiative with James Spencer, who explained that the goal was to start a prayer movement by encouraging people to take a 10-day break from social media. The campaign aims to create a quiet space for individuals to focus on God, pray, and make wise decisions free from the distractions of social media noise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 5, 2024
The Christian Outlook – December 30, 2023
Greg Seltz talks with Jerry Newcom, director of Providence Forum, about a classic musical masterpiece of Christian worship that has stood the test of time, Handel's Messiah.
Brian From and Pastor Steve Coble, of “The Common Good” on AM1160 Hope for Your Life in Chicago, talk with Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra, of The Gospel Coalition, talk about how our young people have been transformed by social media.
John and Kathy, the Ride Home, talk to Doug Bursch, writer and former pastor, about cherishing and nurturing your marriage and your spouse.
Jim Daly and John Fuller, Focus on the Family, talk to Shaunti Feldhahn about her research on marriage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
December 29, 2023
The Christian Outlook — December 23, 2023
Pastors Ray Pritchard and Dave Watson joined Kevin McCullough to discuss their books on Advent and how to prepare one’s heart for the celebration of Jesus’ birth.
Steve Estes provides a fresh application of the Proverbs for this Christmas season on the Georgene Rice Show.
Alistair Begg helps create in us a sense of how much was fulfilled in the birth of the Christ child.
Albert Mohler explains how many Christians get the Christmas story wrong.
On the John and Kathy Show, Jerry Bowyer explains the social context of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.”
Mike Gallagher shares how CBS fought almost everything related to the beloved “Charlie Brown Christmas” special when it first aired in 1965.
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December 22, 2023
The Christian Outlook – December 16, 2023
Albert Mohler looks at the massive problem on our nation’s southern border, highlighting record-breaking numbers of illegal entries and gotaways.
Eric Metaxas turns to Thomas Homan, former acting director of ICE, to share what’s behind the intentional subversion of the United States of America and its laws.
Georgene Rice talks with Michael Johnson, President of the Slavic Gospel Association, about how many who escaped the attacks of Russia in Ukraine moved to Israel, only to be attacked again by Hamas.
Gino Geraci talks with Kate Anderson, director of the Center for Parental Rights at Alliance Defending Freedom, about a story in Jefferson County School district in Denver involving a minor who was forced to sleep in a hotel room with a boy who identified as a transgender girl.
Greg Seltz, sitting in for Don Kroah, talks with Sarah Parshall Perry of the Heritage Foundation about the latest developments in California, where school districts usurp the authority of parents, to essentially take ownership of school children, going as far as removing them from parents who don't go along with the child's "preferred pronouns."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
December 15, 2023
The Christian Outlook – December 9, 2023
Georgene Rice commends Tim Head, the Executive Director of the Faith and Freedom Coalition, for sharing insights from the Faith and Freedom Coalition trip to Israel, emphasizing its emotional impact. They discuss specific policy recommendations, including funding for defense measures and mediating relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel.
Scott Furrow and Pastor Robert Jeffress discuss the what anticipation of an eventual end of the world in human history, seeking advice on preparation. Pastor Jeffress emphasizes the need for individual readiness, faith in Jesus, and actively sharing the Gospel.
Gino Geraci discusses with Jeff Hunt, Director of the Centennial Institute at Colorado Christian University, the alarming rise of public animosity towards Jewish people, surpassing mere antisemitism, emphasizing a spiritual battle.
Eric Metaxas and Nancy Pearcy, author of The Toxic War on Masculinity, discuss the lack of masculine role models in churches and advocate for reclaiming the cultural mandate from Genesis 1. They challenge the narrow view of Christianity, address false narratives about religion and domestic abuse, and present research showing that committed Christian men have high marital satisfaction and low rates of divorce and domestic violence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
December 8, 2023
The Christian Outlook – December 2, 2023
Georgene Rice talks with Hans von Spakovsky of the Heritage Foundation about antisemitism in the nation taking a bizarre and ugly turn.
Paul Gleiser, in for Mark Davis, talks with Pete Peterson, Dean of the Pepperdine Graduate School of Public Policy, about how the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas shined a light on university campuses and how many have become havens for vile hatred of Jews.
John Hall and Kathy Emmons talk with Timothy Paul Jones of Southern Seminary about Advent and how we can prepare our hearts for Christ.
Georgene Rice and Dwight Longenecker, author of “The Mystery of the Magi- The Quest to Identify the Three Wise Men,” talk about the extrabiblical lore surrounding the Gospel accounts of the three wise men.
John Hall and Kathy Emmons and author James Walvin celebrate the 250th anniversary of the song, Amazing Grace. Walvin shares insights from his book, “Amazing Grace: A Cultural History of the Beloved Hymn.”
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December 1, 2023
The Christian Outlook – November 25, 2021
Bob Burney looks at how, even in the midst of struggle, we can still be thankful to God.
Dr. Albert Mohler reminds us of the apologetic of Thanksgiving: being grateful and thankful should be directed towards the Giver of every good and perfect gift.
John Hall and Kathy Emmons, of The Ride Home, talk with historian and NYT bestselling author Stephen Mansfield about the history of Thanksgiving and why it is deemed a controversial holiday when it shouldn’t be.
Georgene Rice talks with Mark David Hall of George Fox University about his book, “Did America Have a Christian Founding?: Separating Modern Myth from Historical Truth.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
November 23, 2023
The Christian Outlook – November 18, 2023
On Tuesday, hundreds of thousands marched in the nation’s capital in support of Israel. Rachel Goldberg, the mother of one of the hostages taken by Hamas, spoke at the event in an effort to bring him—and all the other hostages—home.
Albert Mohler discusses how elite media outlets have been forced to admit the truth about Hamas seeking to kill as many Jews as possible.
Mike Gallager, sitting in for Don Kroah, talks with Bishop Paul Lanier about how he partnered with The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews to show a some of the unedited video footage that Hamas terrorists recorded when committing their barbarous atrocities against Israel.
Scott Furrow talks with Philip De Courcy, pastor Kindred Church in Southern California, about the challenges men face today in a culture that is at war against Biblical manhood.
Owen Strachan, the voice of the Grace and Truth podcast, talks with Mike Fabarez, author of Envy: A Big Problem You Didn’t Know You Had. about why envy has become such a “comfortable” sin for so many.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
November 17, 2023
The Christian Outlook – November 11, 2023
Scott Furrow and Yael Eckstein, President of The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, discuss the challenges of providing aid to communities who were attacked in Israel.
Gino Geraci talks with Don Sweeting, Chancellor of Colorado Christian University, about an article, Pro-Hamas protests expose the massive failure at the heart of American higher education that illustrates what's happening with our young people.
Bob Frantz laments the passing of "Issue #1" in Ohio, the legalization of abortion up until birth, full stop. 57 percent of voters in Ohio sided with the measure. Frantz describes how this passage is systemic of America's love for abortion and a departure from Christian values.
Alistair Begg, from his daily program, “Truth for Life” talks about what this country really needs amidst the serious times in which we live, The Bread of Life. For more, visit Truth for Life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
November 10, 2023
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