Podcast appearances and mentions of David Curry

As Syria descends into chaos, who are the rebels — and are terrorists taking the helm? Dr. David Curry, CEO of Global Christian Relief, joins the show to break down what's unfolding, how Christians fared under the Assad regime, and what comes next.FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook- Follow Billy on YouTube- Follow Billy on Threads

The President and CEO of Global Christian Relief, David Curry, provided information on developments in Pakistan, including the death of a Pakistani Christian in a violent attack. He also shared about GCR's effort to help Christian families experience freedom from a state of slavery. You can learn more at globalchristianrelief.org. 

The President and CEO of Global Christian Relief, David Curry, provided information on developments in Pakistan, including the death of a Pakistani Christian in a violent attack. He also shared about GCR's effort to help Christian families experience freedom from a state of slavery. You can learn more at globalchristianrelief.org. 

David Curry is the CEO of Global Christian Relief. He shares his observations and insight into religious persecution around the world. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jonespeople/support

David Curry, President and CEO of Global Christian Relief, joins Kelli and Steve to share the plight of persecuted Christians in Pakistan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

•Terry Davis began his musical journey singing as a child at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Portland, Oregon. Being blessed with the gift to hear and teach harmony at a young age, he began directing New Hope's Angel Choir.  In 1978, God gave Terry the ability to play piano by ear. Terry accompanied the choirs of New Hope and other local groups and choirs in the Portland-Vancouver area. •In 1983, Terry's genesis as a songwriter began to emerge. Since then, he's been blessed to share his music on a local, regional, and national level. His music has been performed or recorded by artists such as Portland Mass Choir, Pacific Northwest Mass Choir, New Song Church, Portland/Vancouver Chapter and Columbus Chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA) and many other choirs, groups and other recording artists. •Terry has had the blessed privilege to work alongside some well-known artists in the Gospel industry such as the late Thomas Whitfield, Jeffrey LaValley, Rev. Milton Biggham, the late Rickey Grundy, David Curry, the late Helen Stephens, Dr. Margaret Douroux, the late Dr. Charles Fold, the late LaShun Pace, and Pastor Pharis Evans, Jr. •Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com •You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show is published. •LET'S TALK: GOSPEL MUSIC GOLD RADIO SHOW AIRS SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB •The Podcast and Radio show is heard anywhere in the World! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalk2gmg-ansonia/message

John Pinna interviews David Curry, head of Global Christian Relief and commissioner for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, about the state of international religious freedom. Curry asserts that conditions for religious liberty globally have never been worse, with more authoritarian regimes restricting access to religious texts and practice. He discusses the failures of governments to properly address extremist violence against religious minorities and the need to focus on the right to freedom of belief as a core human right. Curry highlights emerging threats like increased surveillance and censorship facilitated by technology in countries like China that could enable mass persecution. He also touches on areas of concern like the Sahel region in Africa, India, and Nigeria where religious minorities face violence and displacement. Curry emphasizes the need for accurate data on violence targeting religious groups to drive policy and funding to address this worldwide crisis for freedom of belief. Learn more: https://globalchristianrelief.org/ Special Guest: David Curry.

The President and CEO of Global Christian Relief, David Curry, discussed the work of the ministry, attempting to bring ministry organizations together to serve the Persecuted Church and to provide helpful information about it. He highlighted the new GCR Violent Incidents Database, through which important information can be shared. You can learn more at globalchristianrelief.org. 

The President and CEO of Global Christian Relief, David Curry, discussed the work of the ministry, attempting to bring ministry organizations together to serve the Persecuted Church and to provide helpful information about it. He highlighted the new GCR Violent Incidents Database, through which important information can be shared. You can learn more at globalchristianrelief.org. 

It's Tuesday, November 28th, A.D. 2023. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson Nigerian police now persecuting Christians there Christians in Nigeria have experienced a great deal of persecution at the hands of Muslim terrorist organizations. And now, the Nigerian police have added to the persecution of Christians. The International Center for Investigative Reporting finds that religious police, the Hisbah, are now arresting women who profess to be Christian in the Kano State. Apparently, some Muslim women are also subjected to beatings by the police for not playing by certain religious rules. Also, five Christian girls were recently arrested by police, and prevented from attending church in the repressive state, reports International Christian Concern. Why the Chinese Christian population is hard to pin down How many Christians are there in China?   Official government numbers put it at 28 million.  Another survey put the number at 43 million. David Curry, President of Global Christian Relief, wrote a column for Fox News Digital in which he pointed out that government numbers may be inaccurate in that they may not count children. Plus, the Chinese may be reticent to respond to government inquiries concerning faith issues. In addition, 72% of self-identified Christians in the survey are women, according to Pew Research. Iran close to going nuclear In the ongoing nuclear arms race, Iran has achieved what America had at Los Alamos, New Mexico in July of 1945. According to the most recent report from the International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran has finally accumulated sufficient uranium to make two nuclear bombs, about the size dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Southeast Asia is a “nuclear tinderbox” Writing for The Japan Times, Susan Thornton, former U.S. assistant Secretary of State for East Asia, called Southeast Asia a “nuclear tinderbox.” She wrote, “A full-scale arms race is under way. North Korea's stockpile of nuclear weapons and missiles has grown and Kim [Jong Un] has called for an ‘exponential increase' in its arsenal.” The Council on Foreign Relations estimates that North Korea has enough material for more than 100 nuclear weapons. The group said, “It has successfully tested missiles that could strike the United States with a nuclear warhead, and the country touts the world's fourth-largest military.” Vatican not open to ordination of women or changes on homosexuality While mainline Protestant denominations have given way to women and homosexuals in church office, the Vatican is pushing back against the German Catholic Synod seeking liberalization of church regulation. The Catholic News Agency reports that an October 23rd letter reminds the Catholic bishops of “potential disciplinary consequences for any defying the teaching of the Church” on the ordination of women and changes in the Church's teaching on homosexuality. And furthermore, these matters are off the table for discussions in the upcoming meetings. CNN horrified that Speaker Johnson has advocated righteous laws CNN's K-file, their investigative team, dutifully studied 100 radio interviews of U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, an evangelical Christian. They discovered that he suggested “imprisoning doctors who perform abortions after six weeks; the Ten Commandments [should be] prominently displayed in public buildings; an elimination of anti-hate-crime laws; Bible study in public schools; criminalization of homosexuality.”   The left wing news source was also shocked that Johnson testified that “one of the primary purposes of the law in civil government is to restrain evil.”  He also said, “We have to acknowledge collectively that man is inherently evil and needs to be restrained.” Romans 13:4 reminds us that “[the ruler] is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for He does not bear the sword in vain. For He is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer.” To thank House Speaker Mike Johnson for his bold, Christian stands, you can call (202) 225-2777 or write 568 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC, 20515-1804. Speaker Johnson has endorsed Trump for president In other House Speaker news, Johnson has endorsed Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race, reports U.S. News and World Report. Only 10% of small businesses looking for college degrees A recent Red Balloon survey of 905 small business owners found that two-thirds of them do not believe that college graduates have "relevant skills" which would be of any benefit to their companies, reports the Washington Times. Big concerns were a lack of maturity and a decent work ethic. Only 10% of these business owners are looking for candidates with college degrees. Gold, the Nasdaq, and home prices Since January 2019, gold is up 68% — as compared to the 20% inflation increase.  To compare, Monday's Nasdaq index is also up exactly 68% since January 2019.  Over the same time frame, the median home price increased by 58%.   The median new home price is up 17.6%, year over year, now at $409,300. Economy squeezing Americans Americans are feeling the squeeze in the pocket book.   WalletHub found that 28% of Americans plan to spend less on Christmas gifts this year over last year, while only 14% are spending more. 34% of Americans are foregoing gifts altogether and a quarter of the population are still working on paying off debt from last Christmas.  Consumer spending is up And finally, Bloomberg and Adobe Analytics report that consumer spending is up. Black Friday retail sales were up 7.5% year over year. But the business site is reporting a huge increase in credit card purchases.  These buy now/pay later purchases increased by 72% the week before Thanksgiving.  Let's remember the words of Jesus this Christmas season. “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.” (Matthew 6:24) Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Tuesday, November 28th in the year of our Lord 2023. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ. Print story Russia wants to prohibit adoptions to sex-change-affirming countries Russian lawmakers are considering a law which would ban all Russian adoptions to most Western nations including the U.S The legislation would not allow adoptions to citizens of countries where sex changes are allowed. 

David share with us his two really crazy and unexplainable events that happened to him almost 20'years ago in the mountains of Colorado. Come listen and hear this bone chilling, hair on the back of the neck stand up, kind of story.

Top headlines for Tuesday, July 18, 2023In today's episode, we examine the strategies of Republican Presidential hopefuls focusing on Christian demographics and conservative values. We explore the sentiments of a GOP candidate emphasizing the necessity for positive, powerful, biblically sound leadership and Vivek Ramaswamy's perspective on social media censorship's role in the Capitol Hill riots of January 2021. In other political discussions, we delve into Ron DeSantis's stance on FBI interference with pro-life activism and Chicago Mayor's new 'bubble zone' ordinances aimed at pro-life sidewalk counselors. We then shift gears to discuss concerning trends in education with the report of declining test scores and low numbers of students reading recreationally. In the episode's final segment, we look at religiosity across varying demographics, spotlighting the high levels of church attendance and engagement with scripture among African Americans.Subscribe to this Podcast Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Overcast Follow Us on Social Media @ChristianPost on Twitter Christian Post on Facebook @ChristianPostIntl on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube Get the Edifi App Download for iPhone Download for Android Subscribe to Our Newsletter Subscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and Thursday Click here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning! Links to the News Tim Scott: America needs 'biblically sound leadership' | Politics News Vivek Ramaswamy says censorship to blame for Jan. 6 protests | Politics News DeSantis vows to fire any FBI agent who harasses pro-lifers | Politics News Chicago mayor wants to restrict pro-life sidewalk counselors | U.S. News Reading for fun reaches record low in US amid test score decline | U.S. News Black Americans are most the Bible engagement, survey shows | U.S. News Nicaraguan bishop sentenced for treason refuses exile | World News Nicaraguan court sentences Catholic bishop to 26 years in prison | World News Russia is oppressing Christians in Ukraine, David Curry warns | World News

It's Thursday, June 22nd, A.D. 2023. This is The World View in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Chris Galanek, filling in for Adam McManus. By Jonathan Clark 80 killed & 200 churches burned in Manipur, India Since mid-May, Christians have been targeted by radical Hindus in Manipur, India, a Northeastern state of 3.5 million people.  The believers represent 41% of the population there. To date, 108 villages have been completely destroyed, 200 churches and 1,700 homes have been burned down, and 80 people have been killed. In addition, 270 have been injured, and 66,000 people—mostly Christ followers—have been displaced from their homes, reports Global Christian Relief. On today's edition of Generations Radio, guest host Adam McManus interviews David Curry, President of Global Christian Relief. CURRY: “Well, the initial origin story has to do with a bill that was being passed that favored the majority, the Meiti tribe, a Hindu tribe, and there was some political outrage about it. There was some initial protests and these sorts of things. And then, as has been the case, in several of the incidents across India, what is a political issue or tribal issue or land issue becomes an attack on Christians and churches.  “That's because India as a whole since 2013, has had this movement towards nationalism where they are whipping up dissent against Christians. They're saying things like, ‘You're not really an Indian citizen if you're not a Hindu.' And so you have this rise in attacks on Christians, on Christian churches. And it's bounced up 300% since the political leadership took hold in 2013.” Global Christian Relief has opened two emergency relief centers, in a nearby Indian state, offering food, shelter, clothing, and medicine. For $70 you can help one Indian brother or sister in Christ. To hear the entire interview, go to Generations.org/radio. Thousands Join March for Jesus in France Thousands of people joined the March for Jesus in France earlier this month.  Music, testimonies, and prayers filled the streets of five cities, including Paris. Gilbert Léonian, president of the March for Jesus France, said, “the main aim of the March . . . is to promote unity, communion and cooperation among God's people, especially evangelical Christians . . . We want to have an impact on society.” There are an estimated 745,000 evangelicals in France now, up from 50,000 in 1950. Supreme Court Addresses Planned Parenthood Case in South Carolina In the U.S., the Supreme Court vacated a lower court ruling on Tuesday in an abortion-related case. The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals had ruled that South Carolina cannot end taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood. The Supreme Court ordered the 4th Circuit to reconsider the case in light of the high court's recent decision in a similar case from Indiana.  The case stems from a 2018 executive order by Republican Gov. Henry McMaster. The order barred groups that performed abortions from participating in the South Carolina's Medicaid program. Support for Sin Decreases in the U.S. A new Gallup poll found a majority of Americans still support many practices such as birth control, divorce, extra-marital sex, gay or lesbian relations, doctor-assisted suicide, and abortion. However, support for most of these practices is down this year compared to last year. The greatest decrease in support was for sexually perverted relations at 64% this year, down from 71% last year. The figure has been steadily increasing from 40% since the early 2000s. Proverbs 29:18 says, “Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but happy is he who keeps the law.” SBC Expels Two Churches For Having Female Pastors And finally, the Southern Baptist Convention voted last Wednesday to expel two churches from the denomination for having female pastors. The SBC's statement of faith affirms the Biblical teaching that only men can serve as pastors, but not all churches were practicing accordingly.  Albert Mohler, President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, stated, “The issue of women serving in the pastorate is an issue of fundamental Biblical authority that does violate both the doctrine and the order of the Southern Baptist Convention.”  The denomination's representatives also voted in favor of amending their constitution to reflect the Biblical teaching. 2 Peter 1:19 says, “And we have the prophetic word more fully confirmed, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.” Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Thursday, June 22nd in the year of our Lord 2023. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Chris Galanek. Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Since mid-May, Christians have been targeted by radical Hindus in Manipur, India, a Northeastern state of 3.5 million people.  The believers represent 41% of the population there. To date, 108 villages have been completely destroyed, and 200 churches and 1,700 homes have been burned down. In addition, 80 people have been killed, 270 have been injured, and 66,000 people—mostly Christ followers—have been displaced from their homes, reports Global Christian Relief.  Guest host Adam McManus interviews David Curry, President of Global Christian Relief, formerly Open Doors USA, about how Generations listeners can help our brothers and sisters in Christ. Global Christian Relief has opened two emergency relief centers in a nearby Indian state, offering food, shelter, clothing, and medicine. For $70, you can help one Indian brother or sister in Christ. 

Since mid-May, Christians have been targeted by radical Hindus in Manipur, India, a Northeastern state of 3.5 million people.- The believers represent 41- of the population there. To date, 108 villages have been completely destroyed, 200 churches and 1,700 homes have been burned down, 80 people have been killed, 270 have been injured, and 66,000 people-mostly Christ followers-have been displaced from their homes, reports Global Christian Relief. Guest host Adam McManus interviews David Curry, President of Global Christian Relief, formerly Open Doors USA, about how Generations listeners can help our brothers and sisters in Christ. Global Christian Relief has opened two emergency relief centers, in a nearby Indian state, offering food, shelter, clothing, and medicine. For -70 you can help one Indian brother or sister in Christ. --This program includes---1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus - guest hosted by Chris Galanek -Thousands Join March for Jesus in France, Support for Sin Decreases in the U.S., SBC Expels Two Churches For Having Female Pastors---2. Generations with Kevin Swanson -Guest Host- Adam McManus-

In Yosemite, for thousands of years before the discovery of gold, Native Americans traveled through and inhabited the area that the Sierra Nevada's melting snow spills dramatically over rocky cliffs on the walls into the Valley. Waterfalls that sit over three thousand feet above its floor. The treasures the park holds are unduplicated, each wonder differing from the next, each overwhelmingly spectacular.   From 1850 to 1851 Native Americans and Euro-American miners in the area were at war, the Mariposa War. Some Euro-American men had formed a militia known as the Mariposa Battalion. Their purpose - drive the native Ahwahneechee people onto reservations. The Mariposa Battalion were the first non-natives to enter Yosemite. When this war ended, Yosemite was then open to settlement and speculation.    Today we are going to talk about Jennie Curry, half of the curry couple who founded Camp Curry in Yosemite, and the history of the Yosemite Firefall.  Season 3 features inspiring, gallant, even audacious stories of REAL 19th Century women from the Wild West.  Stories that contain adult content, including violence which may be disturbing to some listeners, or secondhand listeners. So, discretion is advised. I am Andrea Anderson and this is Queens of the Mines, Season Three.  Between 1855 and 1864, the Yosemite Valley had 653 visitors.After the completion of stage roads into the valley,  the number rose to 2,700 visitors annually within its first decade.  Abraham Lincoln signed the Yosemite Grant on June 30, 1864 and Yosemite Valley was placed under the protection of the state of California. The act preserved the valley for public use and recreation for all time. Some of the earliest visitors were artists, authors, painters, illustrators and photographers who came to publicize the Valley. Hotels were built and stagecoach companies started bringing tourists on the long journey in. Six years later, James McCauley, an Irish sailor and miner, arrived in Yosemite Valley. McCauley took a job in a sawmill, working alongside John Muir. McCauley soon built a horse trail from the base of Sentinel Rock up to Glacier Point. It was over a four-mile route which climbed 3,200 feet. At Glacier Point, he built a small shack which he named the Mountain House. McCauley charged a toll for the trail and the Mountain House provided concessions and lodging to its travelers. One night in 1872, McCauley and his school-aged sons kicked a campfire over the ledge at Glacier Point. The act quite literally sparked the idea of a money-making venture. A firefall. They would collect a fee from tourists in the valley during the day to build a modest fire and push it off the cliff that night. He experimented with versions of fireworks that he lowered on wires from Overhanging Rock nearby. The attempts seemed comparatively insignificant from the Valley floor. Finally he returned to the idea of pushing over the embers.  McCauley bought both of his 8 year old boys' mules and the young McCauley twins attended school by riding them down the Four Mile Trail to the Valley. It took ninety minutes.  While in the valley, they would collect $1.50 from tourists who wanted to see a Firefall, and then would ride the trail back up to Glacier Point, with a pack mule, packing wood and carrying the provisions for the hotel. On the Fourth of July, a collection often amounted to ten or twenty dollars. Busy days like that required hauling wood up for at least two days.  McCauley soon leased Mountain House to others to manage, that was when the state of California took possession of all Yosemite claims in 1874. In 1880, he leased Mountain House back from the state. Fifteen years later, the facility was described as “almost uninhabitable”. The couple was evicted by the state in 1897 for failure to maintain.  McCauley was killed accidently in an accident with a runaway horse, and the firefalls stopped. For years they were almost forgotten.  In 1899, David and Jennie Etta Curry and their children took the wild ride down the old Coulterville Road with Driver Eddie Webb, to their new home in Yosemite Valley. Both had studied under Dr. David Starr Jordan at Indiana University, where they had both graduated from in 1883. It was unusual at the time for a woman to be a college graduate. Back east, both were Hoosier school teachers. The Curry's had a unique love for nature. Their previous work involved taking parties through Yellowstone with a movable camp.  David and Jennie saw an opportunity. They received permission from the Guardian of the Valley, which was the state park at the time, to use the site of its camp. With seven tents, they opened a family campground at the base of Glacier Point, and they called Camp Curry.  It is wild if you think about it, furnishing a business in a location like that, before means of modern transportation. Bare tents, burlap for the floors, mattresses, bed springs on wooden legs, clean bedding, chairs, and tables were brought in by wagon from Merced, which was one hundred miles away. Oilcloth covered cracker boxes' that were used for wash stands.  There was a dining tent that seated twenty people. Camp Curry opened in June of 1899, charging $2 per night. The first affordable accommodation in the Park. Accommodations at the Sentinel Hotel were $4 a night.  She was fondly known throughout the Valley as "Mother Curry". The power behind the throne. Her personality would truly contribute to their success.  She was big in mind, soul and body and interested in people and in life. Of course, women's domestic skills were highly valued in the West, but like many pioneering women, Jennie had to find a way to broaden the roles beyond the Cult of True Womanhood, as mentioned in the book and previous episodes.  Jennie helped plan additional guest services, made the beds, and packed the box lunches for adventurers. She would say that she had done every job around camp, from  baking dozens of pies or loaves of bread to making lye soap from wood-ashes in a huge open kettle. All but the duties of the porter. The Curry's in fact, did do all of the work around camp. With the exception of one paid employee, the cook and two or three students from Stanford, who worked for a designated time in exchange for a week's room and board.  During the first season, the camp expanded to twenty-five tents, with almost 300 guests in the season, of the 4,500 people who visited Yosemite Valley that year. Many of the guests came from Curry's educational network. It was a pretty good start. The crowds predicted Camp Curry would fail. It was cold, and isolated.  The Curry's were determined. They had ideas. The memory of the firefall was eventually brought up, and Mr. Curry decided to revive the tradition on holidays, or when prominent guests were in the Valley. Men would gather wood on the Ledge Trail, and build a 12 foot wide, four foot tall mound of firewood. At four, they would light the fire, allowing the pile to burn down until it was a hill of glowing embers, for 5 hours until 9 o clock. Nine o'clock in Yosemite meant Fire Fall. It was an unwritten law that everything and everyone in the valley STOPPED at 9pm.  David Curry would cup his hands to his mouth, raise his face toward Glacier Point and bellow: “Hello, Glacier Point!” without the aid of a sound system or even a megaphone. This is how Mr. Curry earned the nickname “The Stentor.” Stentor was that famous Greek of antiquity who could command 10,000 troops without a megaphone." The fire tender at the point would reply: “Hello, Camp Curry!” The rest of the exchange followed: “Is the fire ready?” “The fire is ready!” followed by Curry's roaring command “Let ‘er go Gallagher!” “Let the fire fall!” “THE FIRE-ER IS-SSS FALLING!” I am guessing that Gallagher was the regular fire tender. The two men at the top, using extra long-handled wide steel rakes, would alternate strokes to maintain a steady stream of cinders, plunging over the cliffs, to their resting place on a ledge 1,700 feet below. It was a skill. It took practice to be able to push blazing hot coals for an extended period of time, over a cliff in a steady stream down the granite wall. Simulating a continuously flowing waterfall. It was a blazing stream of thousands and thousands  of individually discernible red and gold sparks floating down the cliff in complete silence, the sparks flying away like shooting stars. Fifteen minutes later, the fall would grow smaller until it became a mere thread of gold which drew the curtain of night, before darkness descends.  Break The railroad reaching El Portal in 1907 made travel to the gold rush in California much more accessible. For the park, it skyrocketed the ability of making improvements in equipment and efficiency. Jennie no longer needed to bring in furniture, food, in fact everything by wagon from Merced. The train ended only fifteen miles away, and the road there was easy. She was able to raise the comfort level of the camp for her ever increasing number of guests with better kitchen equipment, dressers, bed frames and rugs.  The firefall continued each night and held 20 minutes of enchantment, where thousands of onlookers felt something in common for that short period of time. Yosemite's grandeur was on full display, how unspeakably tall were its cliffs and how quiet its forest. The act, performed every night for many years, etched the surface of the granite, leaving a 1000 ft white strip.  From 1913 to 1916 the Yosemite Firefall tradition was halted by the park service over a disagreement between David Curry and the Assistant Secretary of the Interior. David Curry  died in 1917, just before the Firefall was reinstated. Jennie, with the help of her children, carried on with running and expanding Camp Curry, on lease from the government. The tradition carried on for decades, the song “Indian Love Call,” popularized by Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald in the 1936 film “Rose Marie,” was eventually performed while the fire cascaded down the rock face. So much for the silence I guess. The firefall was halted during World War II, when park facilities were used by the military. Jennie Curry died in October of 1948. The original purpose of the fire fall was to draw visitors to the park. Five years after Jennie's death, Yosemite received 1 million visitors for the first time.  In 1960, President John F. Kennedy visited Yosemite and was, according to various sources, either held up by an important phone call or was still eating his dinner at 9 p.m. The firefall was held for half an hour so he could see it — much to the displeasure of the rest of the visitors.  By 1965, annual visitation had reached 2 million.  The firefall continued on for nearly two-thirds of the 20th century, the firefall occurred each summer night. Luckily, it  never caused any forest fires, but other environmental impacts were mounting: Thousands of visitors were tramping through the meadows, driving their cars off the park roads, trying to get the best view, leaving litter everywhere. There were  thefts from the hotels and campgrounds, when visitors would be absent or distracted and lastly, nearly every dead red fir tree accessible by road had been stripped of its bark for use as fuel. Rangers worked late nights untangling traffic jams, while idling vehicles spit out exhaust into the park. There were simply too many people. The park canceled the firefall. About 50 people gathered to mark the end of the tradition, on Jan. 25, 1968. 55 years ago from the recording of this episode.   Although the Glacier Point firefall is a thing of the past, a natural, even more awe-inspiring, phenomenon that goes by the same name at Horsetail Falls remains. The organic illusion appears for a few weeks each February. Light from the setting sun hits the eastside of El Capitan at Horsetail Falls at a precise angle seems to be molten lava rushing  1,570 feet to the valley floor, creating a natural "firefall."  Ansel Adams captured it on film for the first time, in 1940.  The natural Yosemite Firefall can be finicky. Several factors must converge to trigger the Firefall to glow. First, there has to be an adequate amount of snowpack for Horsetail Falls to be flowing and the temperatures must be warm enough to melt the snow. The sky also needs to be clear at sunset. If conditions are cloudy the sun's rays will be blocked, and Horsetail Fall will not light up. If everything comes together and conditions are just right, the Yosemite Firefall will light up for about ten minutes. To see Horsetail Fall glowing blood red is an almost supernatural experience. The sun hits Yosemite Valley at roughly the same angle in October, but the lack of runoff prevents the same phenomenon.    The discovery of Horsetail Falls is not well documented. There is no doubt that the Awahneechee Indians who lived in Yosemite Valley for hundreds of years, most likely knew of its existence, but there is no evidence that they passed the knowledge to the white settlers. Love that.  Makes perfect sense.  The local lore of “elmer”  is linked to the Fire Falls. In the 1930's, a child by the name of Elmer would drift off with his friends or something to their own place to watch the Firefall and every night. It was a common thing in Yosemite to hear after the Firefall, his mother calling him back to camp: EL-MER- EL-MER- EL-MER.   It all leads me to wonder, what is the most spectacular thing i nature that you have ever seen?       

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We are working to reach the persecuted church in Iran and beyond each day! In this episode we speak with one of our ministry partners, Dr. David Curry, CEO and President of Global Christian Relief. He shares his deep insight on advocating for religious freedom, his work with persecuted nations around the world, and how the Western Body of Christ can aid in helping our hurting brothers and sisters around the world. This podcast will bring you the powerful insight on the underground church movement and persecution happening in Iran + Afghanistan– all within 20 minutes! Each month will feature a new episode with one of our partners who shares the same calling and heart for this mission as we do. WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT HAPPENING IN IRAN AND BEYOND? Visit our website at www.heart4iran.com or reach out via email at info@heart4iran.com.

It's Wednesday, January 11th, A.D. 2023. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Open Doors USA becomes Global Christian Relief Open Doors USA is relaunching as Global Christian Relief after leaving persecution watchdog group Open Doors International. The rebranded ministry retains the same board of directors and CEO, David Curry. Global Christian Relief's new website says, “For 50 years, Open Doors USA has supported persecuted Christians. We need a larger vision to mobilize dedicated Christians to support our persecuted family in new and life-changing ways that will expand God's Kingdom for the next 50 years. Our vision is to create the most extensive, covert network serving persecuted Christians.” Open Doors International will continue to maintain a presence in the U.S. and publish the annual World Watch List of the top 50 nations where it is most difficult to be a Christian. 1 Corinthians 12:26 says, “If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together.” British survey reveals only 3% are sexually perverted A new census from England and Wales asked the population, for the first time, about so-called gender identity and sexual orientation.  Ninety percent of respondents answered the optional questions. The 2021 census data found 89% of citizens said they were heterosexual.  In total, those living sexually perverted lifestyles represented 3.1% of the population. This number comes in contrast to estimates by liberal activist groups that claim 5-10% of the population is non-heterosexual. Scottish Catholic church in decline The Roman Catholic Church in Scotland is facing a wave of closures in the face of falling attendance and rising costs. A spokesman for the Scottish Catholic Church told The Times U.K., “With a few exceptions, attendance and income in every diocese are down significantly following the pandemic.” Scotland's largest archdiocese of Glasgow runs a deficit. One Edinburgh priest said parishioners appear more interested in spending money on Netflix subscriptions and football season tickets than supporting their local parish. Decline in American church attendance Meanwhile in the U.S., a new report by the Survey Center on American Life shows a decline in church attendance since the pandemic. Thirty-three percent of Americans said they never attend religious services last year, up from 25% before the pandemic.  Religious identity remained the same for most adults despite the increase in those who didn't attend church. The report found that young adults experienced the greatest change in religious attendance of any group. Psalm 84:10 says, “For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.” Pastor and hymn writer Jack Hayford went to Heaven Jack Hayford, a prominent pastor, author, seminary chancellor, and the man who wrote the popular contemporary Christian worship song “Majesty,” among 600 others, died this past Sunday at his Los Angeles home at the age of 88, reports The Christian Post. The ministry said, “We mourn his loss but celebrate the homecoming of a great leader in God's kingdom. We know that this great servant and worshipper is now experiencing the greatest worship service of all.” On Family Talk with Dr. James Dobson, where Hayford addressed the importance of praying for your family, he explained how God told him to honor the Sabbath after 20 years of disobedience in that regard. HAYFORD: “The most profound impact on me came when I realized that there was a subtle form of idolatry in my violating the observance of a day of rest each week. The idolatry was the supposition that I was wiser than God or had more strength than Him.” Man, pretending to be a woman, burned down Portland church A man, who pretends to be a woman, confessed to burning down a 117-year-old church building in downtown Portland, Oregon last Tuesday. Police arrested 25-year-old Cameron David Storer and charged him with multiple counts of arson and burglary. Storer told police that voices in his head were threatening to mutilate him if he did not burn down the building. The structure once housed the Portland Korean Church and has been vacant for 10 years. Virginia parent acquitted of bizarre trespassing charge Last Wednesday, Virginia's Loudoun County Circuit Court acquitted Jon Tigges of trespassing charges. The military veteran was one of 700 who showed up for a county school board meeting in June of 2021. Concerned parents and citizens came to protest the school's transgender policy, COVID mandates, and the teaching of the critical race theory. After hearing from 50 of the 250 parents who signed up to speak, Superintendent Scott Ziegler took a recess and then announced that the gathering was an “unlawful assembly.”  When Tigges insisted that he had a right to be in the room and explained that he would not leave, he was arrested and charged with criminal trespassing. After last week's ruling, Tigges said, “I hope this victory only encourages more parents to speak out and get involved to take back their children's education and reclaim their basic rights.” Pro-life laws are being challenged State supreme courts are hearing cases against abortion bans enacted in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade.  Last Thursday, Idaho's Supreme Court upheld two anti-abortion laws. One of the laws banned abortions in the event that Roe was overturned, and the other one banned abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. In contrast, South Carolina's Supreme Court struck down a similar six-week abortion ban last week. Farmers vs. John Deere tractors And finally, U.S. farmers won a long-sought victory this week to be able to repair their own John Deere tractors. Farmers have complained for years about the company's repair limitations and software locks, saying they interfere with timely planting and harvesting. Under the new agreement, farmers now have the same documentation and diagnostic tools used by John Deere authorized repair shops and can fix their equipment themselves or use an independent shop. Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Wednesday, January 11th in the year of our Lord 2023. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Guest speakers David Curry from Open Doors and Tyler Pease from Perspectives share about the persecuted church.

Guest speakers David Curry from Open Doors and Tyler Pease from Perspectives share about the persecuted church.

There are estimated to be more than 360 million Christians facing persecution for their faith around the world today, according to Open Doors USA, an organization that advocates on behalf of the persecuted church.While persecution of Christians is severe in nations like North Korea, there are about "50 to 60 countries where there is intense levels of persecution," says David Curry, the president and CEO of Open Doors USA.Curry joins "The Daily Signal Podcast" to share stories of the persecuted church across the globe and to explain how Americans can support those facing tribulation for their faith. Enjoy the show! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are estimated to be more than 360 million Christians facing persecution for their faith around the world today, according to Open Doors USA, an organization that advocates on behalf of the persecuted church.   While persecution of Christians is severe in nations like North Korea, there are about “50 to 60 countries where there […]

Episode #156Over 360 million Christians live under significant persecution today, just for following Jesus (1 in 7 believers worldwide). Dr. David Curry and Open Doors USA are committed to educating Believers on the reality of global persecution towards Christians. From information gathering and surveillance in China, to violence and vandalism in Afghanistan, the reality of persecuted Christians abroad is far greater than anything American Christians experience today. But if we don't educate ourselves, we could soon follow suit. In this episode, Dr. Curry shares the truth about what's going on around the world. He talks about his recent appointment as a Commissioner with the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) and the warning signs of the persecution of the Middle East and Asia is moving to the Western world. This episode shares what you won't hear in the legacy media today about the most persecuted religion in the world, Christianity. In this episode:01:17 | Introducing Dr. David Curry, the president and CEO of Open Doors USA, and a commissioner on the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)03:06 | Understanding and measuring Christian persecution throughout the world and influencing policy06:53 | Systematic attacks on Christians in India (violence, vandalism, and interference)12:43 | The shocking truth of worldwide Christian persecution14:47 | The pressure on Christians in China should alarm us all. Using technology to systematically control and punish followers of Christ and their families – “digital authoritarianism”19:42 | The spiritual reality of persecution; Biblical illiteracy and patterns of isolation23:52 | Christian persecution at its worst (North Korea, Afghanistan) and the rise of extremism28:40 | Censorship, social scores, and governmental control in China (not surprising, participating in Christian activities deducts from the social score)34 :07 | The reality that we (Christians) currently live in and the crucial need for education, boldness, and responsibility. We all play a part Resources:OpenDoorsUSA.orgUscirf.govOpen Doors World Watch List__________________Click here to sign up for our FREE 5-day BOOT CAMP.Visit ryanshoward.com/freedownload to learn more and download 21 Days to a New Workplace You to set your FAITH ON FIRE and jump start your faith at work journey today. The Walk Parenting PodcastThe Walk is a podcast focused on biblical parenting (what the Bible says about...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify GPS: God. People. Stories.People everywhere have life-changing encounters with God. Listen to their stories here.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

China's Persecution of Christians—With David Curry and Jeff King

On today's show, we had Bishop Jude Ayodeji Arogundade of Ondo, Nigeri, and David Curry, CEO of Open Doors USA, on to discuss the recent attack on the Church in Nigeria. Religious liberty is being attacked all over the world. 

David Curry-Bryan is an Anesthesia Technician at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. His goal is to one day become a doctor and is currently studying for medical school. David and Tom discuss his experience working long shifts at the hospital. David tells us what it was like working through the COVID pandemic. He also shares some wisdom about how to cultivate a healthy and balanced lifestyle.EPISODE LINKS:Instagram:  @renaissance_rasta704SPONSORS:Drive Fitness: https://www.drivefitness.app/ to download the appThe Mod Canna https://themodcanna.com/ use code "drive"Momma Bomma: https://linktr.ee/MommaBomma PODCAST INFO:Podcast Website: https://thedriveprogram.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-drive-program/id1504030059Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Jvfsmf48ft9KX3j1qqx3D?si=3073783906bf42b0RSS: http://feeds.buzzsprout.com/951100.rssYouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6HiQoCw7lfOmGF_waGbUjAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedriveprogram/ FOLLOW TOM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tom_driver369/Twitter:  https://www.instagram.com/tom_driver369/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tdriver369 

Mike Johnson, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Louisiana, shares his thoughts on Speaker Pelosi's plan to hold a vote on House Democrats' gun control proposals. David Curry, President and CEO of Open Doors USA and newly appointed USCIRF Commissioner, reacts to the massacre of at least 50 worshippers at a Nigerian church on Pentecost Sunday. Ron Johnson, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, addresses the record gasoline prices and the millions in undisclosed royalties that were paid to the National Institutes of Health. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

On today's program: Mike Johnson, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Louisiana, shares his thoughts on Speaker Pelosi's plan to hold a vote on House Democrats' gun control proposals. David Curry, President and CEO of Open Doors USA and

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02/16/2022 – David Curry –President and CEO of Open Doors, on the persecution of Christians and the countries that are the worst offenders.

In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the ISIS leader killed by U.S. forces, Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine, and Tom Brady's retirement. They also talk about the new SBC EC interim president, Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai, and praying for the people of Ukraine and Russia. ERLC ContentDavid Prince with How the Chinese Communist Party ‘Disappeared' Tennis Star Peng ShuaiJordan Wootten with Explainer: Open Doors releases World Watch List 2022 showing top areas of Christian persecution (Bible app story and David Curry interview)Chelsea Sobolik with A call to pray for the people of Ukraine and Russia amid mounting tensionsCultureISIS leader killedBiden sending thousands of troops to Eastern EuropeDemocratic senator's strokeSpikevax, Moderna's COVID-19 vax, fully FDA approvedWillie McLaurin named interim EC presidentTom Brady calls it quitsLunchroomLindsay: AbsurdleBrent: The New York Times Buys WordleConnect with us on Twitter@ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsorsPrison Fellowship | Second Chance Month // Every person has dignity and potential. But one in three American adults has a criminal record, which limits their access to education, jobs, housing, and other things they need to reach that potential. Join Prison Fellowship this April as they celebrate "Second Chance Month”. Find out how you and your church can help unlock second chances for formerly incarcerated people who have repaid their debt to society. Learn how at prisonfellowship.org.Psalm 139 Project // Through the Psalm 139 Project, the ERLC is placing 50 ultrasound machines by the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade in 2023, and thanks to the overwhelming generosity of Southern Baptists and our pro-life partners, we're already halfway to our goal. But requests for these lifesaving machines continue to pour in from around the country, and our team can't keep up without your help. Will you take a stand for life by helping us place our next ultrasound machine? One hundred percent of financial contributions designated to the Psalm 139 Project go toward purchasing ultrasound machines and providing training for workers. Learn more at ERLC.com/50by50.

This week, Chelsea Sobolik sits down with David Curry, President and CEO of Open Doors USA. They discuss the release of Open Door's 2022 World Watch List, and where it's the most dangerous place in the world to be a Christian. David shares ways that Christians can pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters around the world.Guest BiographyOpen Doors USA President and CEO David Curry advocates on behalf of those who are persecuted for their Christian faith. He provides leadership to Open Doors in its mission to strengthen and equip Christians who live under extreme restrictions, while encouraging these believers to remain strong in their faith.For over 60 years, Open Doors has worked in the world's most oppressive regions, empowering and equipping persecuted Christians in more than 60 countries by providing Bibles, training, and programs to help strengthen the church.Since assuming the role of CEO in August 2013, Curry has traveled extensively to encourage those living under persecution and support the work of Open Doors. In addition, Curry is often present in Washington, D.C., advocating for religious freedom at the highest levels of our government. He has testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee and met with a wide range of policymakers in Washington from both sides of the aisle, including at the White House, in the Senate and at the U.S. State Department.Curry appears frequently on Fox News and is a regular contributor to The Huffington Post. He has also been published or featured in sources such as CBS News, CNN, The Washington Post, Christianity Today, USA Today, The Christian Post, and other news outlets.Prior to coming to Open Doors, Curry served as CEO and president at Christian organizations that serve homeless and neglected children in several countries, including India and Peru.Curry is the author of four books and holds a bachelor's degree from Northwest University in Seattle and an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Faith Evangelical College and Seminary based in Tacoma, WashingtonResources from the ConversationOpen Doors USA World Watch ListSubscribe to ERLC's Policy NewsletterSubscribe to ERLC's The WeeklySponsorPrison Fellowship — Second Chance Month // Every person has dignity and potential. But one in three American adults has a criminal record, which limits their access to education, jobs, housing, and other things they need to reach that potential. Join Prison Fellowship this April as they celebrate "Second Chance Month”. Find out how you and your church can help unlock second chances for formerly incarcerated people who have repaid their debt to society. Learn how at prisonfellowship.org.

This year, there's a stunning shakeup in the annual ranking of the world's most dangerous places to practice faith. David Curry with Open Doors USA also urges folks to boycott the 2022 Beijing Olympics to send a message to China that it needs to stop its human rights abuses.

We don't often talk about what it takes to build a practice. In todays episode, our guest will be talking with us about some of the lessons that he has learned from his nearly 40 years of practice experience. He will talk about how he built a big practice, how he retired, and how he came back to build his ideal practice that allows him to live the life that he wants. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-fowler/support

In today's episode, we will be talking with Dr J. David Curry. Dr Curry teaches adjusting both in his classes at Life West College of Chiropractic and through his Gonstead Adjusting Academy. We will be talking about the concepts that most frequently hinder students in their development and how sloppy habits become engrained in our technique. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-fowler/support

Have you ever been persecuted or mocked for your faith? My guest this week is David Curry, CEO of Open Doors which started 60 years ago when Brother Andrew began risking his life to smuggle Bibles to believers behind the Iron Curtain. David shares about the important work they continue to do to minister to persecuted believers around the world, and how you can stand with persecuted believers in their time of need. Pick up Brother Andrew's classic book "God's Smuggler” here: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Smuggler-Brother-Andrew-ebook/dp/B0128FHH6O/. Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love” here: amazon.com/Truth-Plus-Love-Jesus-Influence/dp/0310355249/. For more from Matt Brown, and to receive our free gift “5 Spiritual Keys to Find Fulfillment in God” which will help you move toward the life of fulfillment God has for you, go to Thinke.org.

Join us on the Sent Life podcast as we talk with Dr. David Curry, CEO of Open Doors U.S.A about the Persecuted Church.

In this month's episode, we hear from Christians from South and Southeast Asia, who describe what persecuted Christians are going through in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. They told us distressing stories of Christians being denied government aid—just because they follow Jesus. We're also joined by David Curry, president and CEO of Open Doors USA, to hear about what Open Doors is doing to help persecuted believers during the pandemic. Editor's note: In this episode, you'll hear the term "MBB", which refers to "Muslim-background believer"—basically a Christian who converted from Islam. Additionally, Julia mentions the lack of confirmed cases in North Korea. Since the recording date, North Korea has, in fact, confirmed its first official case, though a single case is almost certainly a dramatic undercount.

Communist China's stand against freedom is becoming increasingly aggressive with both the persecution of their own citizens and the forced changes in Hong Kong. Chelsea Patterson Sobolik and Travis Wussow welcome David Curry of Open Doors USA to the roundtable to discuss these recent developments and how it affects religious freedom in this part of the world. This episode is sponsored by The Good Book Company, publisher of Beautifully Distinct: Conversations with Friends on Faith, Life, and Culture, edited by Trillia Newbell Guest Biography David Curry is the CEO of Open Doors USA, which is a non-profit dedicated to providing support for persecuted Christians around the world. For over 60 years, Open Doors has worked in the world's most oppressive regions, empowering and equipping persecuted Christians in more than 60 countries by providing Bibles, training, and programs to help strengthen the church. Since assuming the role of CEO in August 2013, Curry has traveled extensively to encourage those living under persecution and support the work of Open Doors. In addition, Curry is often present in Washington, D.C., advocating for religious freedom at the highest levels of our government. He has testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee and met with a wide range of policymakers in Washington from both sides of the aisle, including at the White House, in the Senate and at the U.S. State Department. Resources from the Conversation Connect with David CurryLearn more about Open Doors USA and their World Watch ListChina's pandemic of religious persecution by David CurryWatch | David Curry interviews Pastor Huang from Wuhan, ChinaListen | SPECIAL EPISODE: Travis Wussow from Hong KongIs Beijing dropping the hammer on Hong Kong? by Travis Wussow and Chelsea Patterson SobolikWhat you need to know about the U.S. announcement that Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China by Chelsea Patterson SobolikERLC | Capitol Conversation Podcast

David Curry interviews Pastor Wang from Wuhan, China about what it was like for Christians in the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak. Plus, we discuss the situation faced by secret Christians in Iran, the latest news of what's happening to persecuted believers around the world and tell you how you can pray with your brothers and sisters!

The plight of persecuted Christians in Sub-Saharan Africa is discussed when David Curry shares heartbreaking stories from Open Doors ministry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Curry, CEO of Open Doors, brings attention to the growing crisis of Christian persecution in sub-Saharan Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Curry, CEO of Open Doors, talks with Eric about the crisis of Christian persecution in sub-Saharan Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.