Podcasts about century wilberforce initiative

Rev. Bob Fu, Ph.D, was a former student leader during the Tiananmen Square democracy movement in 1989. In 1993, he graduated with a law degree on international relations from Renmin University of China in Beijing. He was a faculty member at the Beijing Party School of the Chinese Communist Party from 1993-1996.  He was also a house church leader in Beijing until he and his wife, Bochun “Heidi” Cai, were imprisoned in 1996. In 1997 he was exiled to the U.S. In 2002, he founded ChinaAid in Philadelphia to promote religious freedom and rule of law in China. He graduated with Ph.D. from St. John's College at the University of Durham in the U.K in the field of religious freedom. His autobiography, God's Double Agent, was published in 2013 by Baker Publishing Group. His academic book The Politics of Inclusive Pluralism was published in 2021. Bob regularly testifies and briefs foreign policymakers and legislators on religious freedom, foreign policy, national security, and rule of law as well refugee issues in the free world. Bob Fu is a recipient of William Wilberforce Award by the Colson Center (2020-2021).  In 2022 he received the “Frank Wolf International Religious Freedom Award” by the 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative. He is a consultant to both the Heritage Foundation and Family Research Council. He is a life member of Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and Editor-in-Chief of the Chinese Law and Religion Monitor journal. In this podcast, Bob describes how the persecution against Christians in China is the worst it has ever been, with many followers of Christ there being tortured and imprisoned merely for following Jesus and sharing His Gospel with those who do not yet know Him. He also describes the ministry he has begun ChinaAid.org that offers help to the persecuted church in China. Yet, despite persecution, the church in China has been growing rapidly as non-believers there are drawn to Christ as they see real Christians willing to sacrifice so much for our Lord. It is the hope of Bob that the same will happen in America!

Rev. Bob Fu, Ph.D, was a former student leader during the Tiananmen Square democracy movement in 1989. In 1993, he graduated with a law degree on international relations from Renmin University of China in Beijing. He was a faculty member at the Beijing Party School of the Chinese Communist Party from 1993-1996. He was also a house church leader in Beijing until he and his wife, Bochun “Heidi” Cai, were imprisoned in 1996. In 1997 he was exiled to the U.S. In 2002, he founded ChinaAid in Philadelphia to promote religious freedom and rule of law in China. He graduated with Ph.D. from St. John's College at the University of Durham in the U.K in the field of religious freedom. His autobiography, God's Double Agent, was published in 2013 by Baker Publishing Group. His academic book The Politics of Inclusive Pluralism was published in 2021. Bob regularly testifies and briefs foreign policymakers and legislators on religious freedom, foreign policy, national security, and rule of law as well refugee issues in the free world. Bob Fu is a recipient of William Wilberforce Award by the Colson Center (2020-2021). In 2022 he received the “Frank Wolf International Religious Freedom Award” by the 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative. He is a consultant to both the Heritage Foundation and Family Research Council. He is a life member of Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and Editor-in-Chief of the Chinese Law and Religion Monitor journal. In this podcast, Bob describes how the persecution against Christians in China is the worst it has ever been, with many followers of Christ there being tortured and imprisoned merely for following Jesus and sharing His Gospel with those who do not yet know Him. He also describes the ministry he has begun ChinaAid.org that offers help to the persecuted church in China. Yet, despite persecution, the church in China has been growing rapidly as non-believers there are drawn to Christ as they see real Christians willing to sacrifice so much for our Lord. It is the hope of Bob that the same will happen in America!

Dr. Randel Everett joins Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Jim Denison to discuss religious freedom, the 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative, and why the state shouldn't be run by religion.    Show notes:  After giving his personal story, Dr. Randel Everett discusses the surprising role of a Baptist in religious freedom in the US's founding (7:22). He then talks about the 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative, how they got started, and how they defend religious freedom and challenge persecution and oppression (10:39). Dr. Everett relates what this mission currently looks like internationally, such as in Myanmar, Burma, and Bangladesh (20:18). They discuss the unique aspect of the Judeo-Christian ethic that allows for freedom of belief (28:10). Dr. Jim Denison considers the negatives of when the church tries to control the state (32:25). Finally, Dr. Everett ends by encouraging us to strive for virtue to make society a better place from the ground up, and how listeners can get involved in 21 Wilberforce (35:21).   P.S. Jim's most pivotal book to date, The Coming Tsunami, is now available on Kindle, hardcover, and Audible.   Resources and further reading: 21 Wilberforce - defending freedom “What does the Bible say about religious liberty?” - Dr. Jim Denison  “What does the Bible say about freedom?” - Dr. Jim Denison Religious Liberty in Crisis - Ken Starr Liberty for All - Andrew T. Walker   About the Guest  Dr. Randel Everett founded 21Wilberforce in 2014 to focus attention on religious persecution abroad and the enduring importance of religious liberty in the United States.   As President, Randel leads the 21Wilberforce team, often on the front lines internationally. He spent four decades pastoring churches in Florida, Virginia, Arkansas, and Texas. He founded the John Leland Center for Theological Studies, led the Baptist General Convention of Texas, and currently serves in leadership for the Baptist World Alliance. Throughout his career, Randel has traveled to nearly 40 countries and witnessed persecution first-hand.   About the hosts  Jim Denison, Ph.D., is an author, speaker, and the CEO of Denison Ministries, which is transforming 6.8 million lives through meaningful digital content.    Dr. Mark Turman is the executive director of Denison Forum. He received his DMin from Truett at Baylor and previously served as lead pastor of Crosspoint Church.

Dr. Jim Denison is a cultural apologist who helps people respond biblically and redemptively to the vital issues of our day. He is also the co-founder and Chief Vision Officer of the Denison Forum, a Dallas-based nonprofit that comments on current issues through a biblical lens. Every weekday morning, his Daily Article email newsletter reaches more than 240,000 readers, and The Daily Article podcast is downloaded more than 80,000 times each month. Dr. Denison's social media following has a reach of 2.1 million, with over 400,000 Facebook followers. He is a widely sought speaker, podcaster, and subject-matter expert on radio about cultural issues from a biblical perspective. Dr. Denison has been a frequent guest on Equipped with Chris Brooks (Moody Radio) and the nationally syndicated Point of View with Kerby Anderson (360+ radio stations). He is the author of multiple books, including: Bright Hope for Tomorrow: How Jesus' Parables Illuminate Our Darkest Days Respectfully, I Disagree: How to Be a Civil Person in an Uncivil Time and the Biblical Insight to Tough Questions series Dr. Denison has taught on the philosophy of religion and apologetics at several seminaries. His residencies and fellowships include: Resident Scholar for Ethics with Baylor Scott & White Health Senior Fellow with the 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative. Senior Fellow for Cultural Studies at Dallas Baptist University's Institute for Global Engagement. He is also a cultural consultant for various organizations that seek a Christian worldview on current events. Prior to launching Denison Forum in 2009, he pastored churches in Texas and Georgia. He holds a Ph.D. and a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Jim and his wife, Janet, live in Dallas, Texas. They have two sons and four grandchildren. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-monday-christian/support

The Christian Outlook – January 9, 2021 Albert Mohler analyzes the protest near the D.C. Capitol that turned violent when a portion of the protesters stormed the Capitol building. Craig Roberts turns to economist Jerry Bowyer to examine what the economic prospects are for American families under a Biden administration. John Hall and Kathy Emmons, of The Ride Home, talk with theologian Carl Trueman about the opening prayer given by Congressman Emanuel Cleaver as he opened the 117th Congress. Gino Geraci and Christian apologist Dr. Douglas Groothuis talk about how we should be looking for opportunities for authentic Christian witness in these strange days. John Hall and Kathy Emmons talk with Clarissa Moll, wife of Rob Moll, who died in 2019 while hiking in Mount Ranier National Park. Gino Geraci talks about a very helpful pamphlet Jonathan Edwards authored, Jonathan Edwards' Resolutions: And Advice to Young Converts. Don Kroah turns to LouAnn Sabatier, of the 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative, to talk about what Christians are facing in China. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Jim Denison and the Denison Forum provides leading insight for discerning today’s news through a nonpartisan perspective, so that Christians can respond biblically to the culture at large. He serves as Resident Scholar for Ethics with Baylor Scott & White Health. Dr. Denison is also a Senior Fellow with the 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative and serves as Senior Fellow for Cultural Studies at Dallas Baptist University’s Institute for Global Engagement. He holds a Ph.D. and a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

The Christian Outlook – April 27, 2019 Kevin McCullough talks with Joel Vanderspek, Director of Solidarity International, about the bombing of Christian churches in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday. Don Kroah talks with Nathan Wineinger of the 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative about the Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka. Dr. Albert Mohler, president of the Southern Baptist Seminary, talks about the tension between Christians and others within Sri Lanka. Don Kroah talks with Dr. Merrill Matthews, of the Institute for Policy Innovation, about the Democrat move to eliminate the Electoral College and Bernie Sanders admission that he believes even convicted murderers and rapists should have the right to vote. Georgene Rice talks with Hans von Spakovsky of the Heritage Foundation about the results of the Mueller investigation and the renewed Democrat effort to get President Trump’s tax returns. Eric Metaxas is joined by John Zmirak, of The Stream, to talk about the media’s handling of the Christian church bombings in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday. The movie “Breakthrough” is the true-life story of John Smith, who, as a teenager, fell through ice and survived being submerged for 45 minutes. Kevin McCullough talks with John Smith about his miraculous story. Bob Burney takes a look at the reasons behind declining church membership since the turn of the century.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Follow us at westminster-institute.org and youtube.com/user/WestminsterInstitute Congressman Frank Wolf was widely acknowledged as the “conscience” of the Congress during his long service in the House of Representatives. First elected in 1980, he left Congress at the end of his 17th term in 2015 to focus exclusively on human rights and religious freedom. Long before the “Arab Spring” turned into an “Arab Winter,” Congressman Wolf sounded the alarm about the worsening plight of religious minorities, notably the ancient Christian communities in both Iraq and Egypt. He has recently returned from a trip to Nigeria. Nigeria is on the verge of fracturing along religious fault lines. Ethnic and religious minorities in northern Nigeria face systemic and systematic discrimination. Muslims and Christians in northeastern Nigeria are profoundly and negatively impacted by the terrorist violence pursued by Boko Haram. Christians risk extinction in Nigeria’s northeast. Congressman Wolf continues to be an advocate for those who cannot speak for themselves. In January 2015, he was appointed the first-ever Wilson Chair in Religious Freedom at Baylor University. That same month he joined the 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative, a newly created religious freedom group, as Distinguished Senior Fellow. He is the author of the International Religious Freedom Act, which infused America’s first freedom – religious freedom – into U.S. foreign policy by creating the International Religious Freedom Office at the State Department.

The Christian Outlook – March 2, 2019 Alexandra DeSanctis, writer for National Review, joins Kevin McCullough to talk about the defeat of the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. Dr. Albert Mohler, president of the Southern Baptist Seminary, addresses the rejection of the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. Don Kroah talks with Lou Ann Sabatier, of the 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative, about the rise of anti-Semitism in countries like France and Germany. Kevin McCullough and Dr. Gina Loudon, author of Mad Politics, talk about the anti-Trump banter at the 2019 Oscars. Eric Metaxas talks to Dr. Michael Newton Keas, of the Discovery Institute, about myths in the history of science and the Bible. Jeremy Tedesco, Senior Counsel with the Alliance Defending Freedom, talks with John of The Ride Home with John and Kathy, about being labeled a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center. Kevin McCullough discusses Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s online video that combined cooking with socialist politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don Kroah invites Nathan Wineiger, Director of Policy and Coalitions at 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative, to detail the struggles of Christians living in China. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Albert Mohler analyzes the new and even more disturbing revelations in the Catholic Church, this time implicating Pope Francis. Georgene Rice invites John Malcolm, Vice President at the Institute for Constitutional Government, to discuss the latest attempts the far-left have taken to ensure that Judge Kavanaugh never becomes a Supreme Court Justice. Don Kroah and Tom Harris, executive director of the International Climate Science Coalition, sort out fact from fiction concerning some socialist's religion, Climate Change. Kevin McCullough has economist Stephen Moore explain the benefits of the recent trade agreement between the U.S. and Mexico. Don Kroah invites Nathan Wineiger, Director of Policy and Coalitions at 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative, to detail the struggles of Christians living in China. Kevin McCullough encourages Max Lucado to share hope from his book, Unshakable Hope: Building Our Lives on the Promises of God. Bob Burney shares how Christian persecution is becoming more common in the United States, even shaping the legality of Bible studies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Christian Outlook -- June 9, 2018 In this special edition of The Christian Outlook, Kevin McCullough turns to Jim Campbell of the Alliance Defending Freedom, who was one of the attorneys who defended Jack Phillips of Masterpiece Cake Shop, in the much anticipated and now decided 7-2 Supreme Court case. Ryan Anderson of the Heritage Foundation and Albert Mohler of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary offer their analysis on the huge win for religious liberty. Georgene Rice invites Anne Paulk, the Executive Director of the Restored Hope Network, to discuss California AB 2943 and why there is such concern among Christians. ADF's Greg Baylor explains the details of a religious liberty case involving Grace College in Indiana and Biola University in Southern California. LouAnn Sabatier of the 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative joins Don Kroah to share about an announcement from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who will lead an international group of government ministers to advance the cause of religious liberty. Albert Mohler returns to speak with Ryan Anderson on tensions related to sexual expression, sexual identity, and what it means to be human.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Christian Outlook -- April 21, 2018 Kevin McCullough discusses with New York Post reporter Michael Goodwin the James Comey interview with George Stephanopoulos, as well as Comey's book, "A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership.” Don Kroah invites Frank Wolf, co-founder of the 21st-Century Wilberforce Initiative, to share about 50-year-old pastor Andrew Brunson, who has been serving the people of Turkey for 23 years, and is in desperate need of prayer as he battles Turkish courts for his freedom. Frank Sontag discusses with Jim Daly of Focus on the Family, the ominous Assembly Bill 2943, which is racing through Californian legislature, taking religious freedom with it. Don Kroah speaks with Jerry Johnson, president and CEO of National Religious Broadcasters, who has been warning many of the growing trend of Christian and conservative censorship online. While sitting in with Georgene Rice, Joshua Chatraw makes the Biblical admonition to "contend earnestly for the faith" a tad easier with his book “Apologetics at the Cross: An Introduction for Christian Witness.” Bob Burney exposes how anti-God the New Yorker Magazine is by reading from an article about how Chick-fil-A is a cultural threat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Christian Outlook -- January 20, 2018 Don Kroah turns to Randall Everett of the 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative to give an assessment of the Iranian protests and a look at the church in Iran. LouAnn Sabatier, also of 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative, shares about what the U.S is doing to hold the Pakistani government accountable after the years of Christian persecution in Pakistan. Albert Mohler takes a look at our recent changing U.S. demography in light of the immigration crisis in Europe. Hank Hanegraaff, the voice of “The Bible Answer Man,” joins Eric Metaxas to talk about his latest book: “Muslim: What You Need to Know About the World’s Fastest Growing Religion.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Christian Outlook - December 30, 2017 Don Kroah invites Lou Ann Sabatier from 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative to share some of the critical issues that are happening in Pakistan after a recent terrorist attack on a church. Herb London of New York-based London Policy Center joined Craig Roberts to discuss the recent "lone wolf" failed terror attack in New York. Frank Sontag invites Isik Abla, who grew up in Turkey and escaped to America, to tell her captivating conversion story from Islam to Christianity. Sitting in with Craig Roberts, Peter Rosenberger, founder of the ministry "Standing With Hope" and author of Hope for the Caregiver, shares helpful tips on how to live a calmer, healthier, and more joyful life while dealing with grim realities. Eric Metaxas invites Douglas Grouthuis, author of Walking Through Twilight: A Wife's Illness - A Philosopher's Lament, on how to suffer skillfully as a Christian.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Congressman Frank Wolf left Congress in 2014 after serving 17 terms (34 years) to focus full-time on his passions of human rights and religious freedom. He currently serves as a Distinguished Senior Fellow at the 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative where their mission is to create a world where religious freedom is recognized as a fundamental human right. Congressman Wolf joins us to talk about the current state of these rights and freedoms across the globe, his time in Congress, and the work he is doing today including the development of a Congressional scorecard that encourages and commends congressional action on these issues.

The Christian Outlook – September 30, 2017Herb London, columnist for the Washington Times joins Kevin McCullough to discuss the limited effects that sanctions have on North Korea. On the Mark Elfstrand Show, Paul Kengor, professor of political science at Grove City College, highlights rising tensions between the U.S. and North Korea with escalating name-calling between President Trump and Kim Jong-un. McCullough invites former ESPN NFL reporter Britt McHenry to shed light on the sham that is the NFL. Justin Butterfield, of the First Liberty Institute, gives the latest on religious liberty rights being squashed in schools and the workplace. Elija Brown, executive vice president of the 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative, joins Don Kroah to challenge believers to do all we can to help those at the hands of Nigerian Islamic terrorists, who are being brutally persecuted for their faith. Joe Dallas speaks with Georgene Rice on what real Christian identity actually is. Wrapping up, we turn to Dr. Albert Mohler to speak into the decision by many NFL players to take a knee during the National Anthem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lou Ann Sabatier, Director of Strategy and Communication, 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative, discussing proposals for the U.S. to aid in post ISIS Iraq, and especially the needs of the displaced Christian community. The Northern Iraq 2017 report can be viewed online or downloaded at: www.21wilberforce.org/resources

Why is same-sex marriage the law of the land? Why is euthanasia available to one in five Americans? Why is religious liberty more challenged than ever before? Why has our culture gotten to where it is today? There are reasons why we think the way we do. Americans are influenced by three cultural metanarratives. When we understand them, we are better able to understand where our society is and where we’re going. And we’ll discover practical ways to engage our fallen culture with the transforming truth of Scripture. Jim Denison bridges faith and culture by engaging contemporary with biblical truth. He co-founded the Denison Forum in February 2009. Since that time, he has spoken to over 100,000 people on five continents. He is the author of eight books, including his most recent, The State of Our Nation: 7 Critical Issues. Dr. Denison also serves as Resident Scholar for Ethics with Baylor Scott & White Health, Senior Fellow as well as with the 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative in Washington D.C. He writes a daily article available at www.denisonforum.org/subscribe. His free column is distributed to more than 110,000 subscribers in 203 countries.

Congressman Frank Wolf is Distinguished Senior Fellow of the 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative. He was elected to Congress in 1981 and served Virginia’s 10th District for 17 terms. Wolf authored the International Religious Freedom Act and legislation to create a U.S. State Department special envoy to advocate for religious minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia. The founder and co-chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, Wolf’s honors include the 2015 Wilson Chair in Religious Freedom at Baylor University, the Presidential Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Human Rights, and the Chuck Colson Center for Christian Worldview’s William Wilberforce Award.Support the show (http://www.faithandlaw.org/donate)

Today we’re hosting former Congressman Frank Wolf, who left Congress in 2014 after serving 17 terms (34 years) to focus full-time on his passions of human rights and religious freedom. Congressman Wolf currently serves as a Distinguished Senior Fellow at the 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative where their mission is to “create a world where religious freedom is recognized by nations across the globe as a fundamental human right.” Congressman Wolf joins us to talk about his time in Congress, the work he’s doing today (including the development of a Congressional scorecard), and what keeps him driven after so many years of public service.