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Pastor Lutzer reflects in Luther's monastery cell, describing the monks' harsh lives, Luther's despair, and his discovery of justification by faith—that salvation comes not by works, but through Christ's righteousness alone.

As Jim noted, "There's more paper than minutes," so much ground was covered on this edition of the "Round-Up." Here's a sample: --Charlie Kirk of Turning Point USA was killed earlier this week while speaking at Utah Valley University. Jim provided audio from Governor Spencer Cox of Utah who commented on the killing, along with news that the alleged perpetrator (Tyler Robinson) had been captured. --Vice President J.D. Vance escorted the casket of Charlie Kirk home to Arizona. --President Trump said he will award the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to Charlie Kirk. --President Trump said that Charlie Kirk's widow Erika, wants to keep Turning Point USA, Charlie's conservative youth organization, operating following his assassination. --Secret Service agent Anthony Pough said Charlie Kirk, a Christian husband and father to two young children, deserved to be murdered in cold blood. --Conservative podcaster Steven Crowder has announced that his company has been subpoenaed by the ATF after he received a leaked document from within the agency claiming that a weapon found near the site of Charlie Kirk's assassination was equipped with cartridges etched with symbols and phrases tied to transgender and Antifa ideology. --Audio of Charlie Kirk presenting the Gospel in 70 seconds. --The Secret Service is tightening security for President Trump in the wake of the assassination of Charlie Kirk. --Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska stabbed to death on the light rail system in Charlotte, North Carolina, allegedly by repeat offender Decarlos Brown.

Mat Staver is founder & chairman of Liberty Counsel. Mat is a constitutional attorney with three landmark cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. Charlie Kirk, 31, promoter of conservative politics and founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated yesterday as he was struck by a single bullet while speaking on the campus of Utah Valley University. At the time of this broadcast, it was reported that images of the shooter had been released as the manhunt was still underway. Mat began by reminding listeners that this killing took place, not because of anything Charlie did to anyone, but because of his views. Jim and Mat expanded on this thought as they also discussed the following: An MSNBC analyst implied that this assassination was justified as though Charlie, because of his words, was guilty of causing his own assassination. Charlie's messages engaged young people via respectful, back-and-forth dialogue, designed to get them to think. Usama Dakdok is founder of the Straight Way of Grace Ministry. He's the speaker on the daily radio broadcast, Revealing the Truth About Islam. The U.S. was hit 24 years ago by Islamic terrorism. Since that time we've been hearing more and more about Islamic proliferation around the nation, all centering around the lie that Islam is a religion of peace, which Usama debunks. Usama also addressed the following: Muslims that see the Charlie Kirk assassination as a victory. Mayor Eric Adams of New York City wants to give Mohammed's birthday holiday status. A 10 million dollar mega-mosque planned for the Bronx. Some Houston businesses warned to stop selling products that Allah hates.

Our Christian Heritage goes "On Location" with the Hymn History of The Old Rugged Cross. Written over a hundred years ago, and performed in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Friends Community Church has an outdoor memorial commemorating the first public performance of the hymn, and we take you there!

Dr. Elizabeth Lee Vliet is president and CEO of Truth for Health Foundation. Since February 2020, she has been part of the team of frontline physicians treating COVID early at home. With Dr. Peter McCullough, she is a co-author/editor of the Guide to COVID Early Treatment: Options to Stay Out of Hospital and Save Your Life. Discussion began by looking at President Trump who was demanding answers from the pharmaceutical companies related to the COVID shots. He indicated that the CDC is being ripped apart over the question of the shots and he wants an answer as to whether the drug companies can justify the success of the various COVID drugs because there are those who disagree. Elizabeth referred to a Trump post on Truth Social from Labor Day where he claimed he was given secret data by the pharmaceutical companies showing benefits. Such data was not released to the public. She believes President Trump was "horribly deceived by the deep state players," all who had been involved in the planning of "Operation Warp Speed" before we had ever heard of COVID and before President Trump was in office. In other words, the president was not the architect of this operation. She believes Anthony Fauci indicated that in 2017. Also, in 2017 at Davos, there was a PowerPoint presented by Bill Gates and Klaus Schwab that outlined the plan for pharma profits from the new, experimental vaccines based upon mRNA technology. Elizabeth believes that President Trump knew all along that he was being deceived yet was not in a position to take on the deep state, the vaccine cartel and the other nefarious players that had been crafting this plan.

This is the first episode of our series on misaligned incentives in housing policy. Michael Eliason shares insights from his book, Building for People, on building code reforms and eco-district redevelopment projects throughout Europe.Show notes:Eliason, M. (2024). Building for People: Designing Livable, Affordable, Low-Carbon Communities. Island Press.Youtube video of Vauban, an eco-district in Freiburg, Germany.City of Paris website on the Clichy-Batignolles eco-district, with photos.Episode 59 of UCLA Housing Voice, on the Costs of Discretion with Paavo Monkkonen and Mike Manville.Google Maps view of the Confluence eco-district in Lyon, France and the neighborhood directly to the north.Episode 14 of UCLA Housing Voice, on Family-Friendly Urbanism with Louis Thomas. Check out Stephen Smith's single-stair and elevator reform tracker at the Center for Building in North America website.

Tom DeWeese is president of American Policy Center. Tom is one of the nation's leading advocates of individual liberty, free enterprise, private property rights, personal privacy, back-to-basics education and American sovereignty and independence and protecting our constitutionally-guaranteed rights. Private property is under attack again and this time the targets include Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio. The reason? A carbon capture pipeline and the use of eminent domain to take whatever property is allegedly needed for the cause. Join Jim and Tom as they discuss the 900 miles of proposed pipeline to go through these 3 states, the lack of solid science behind this, the known ramifications, why corporate forces are keeping quiet about the pipeline route, and the Republican legislators in Ohio that are actually pushing for this pipeline to become reality. Also discussed is the non-availability of affordable, single family homes and why we are seeing the mass building of so many apartment complexes. Is it really due to a housing crisis or is something else going on? Listen to find out how you can make your voice heard on this issue and hear what Crosstalk listeners had to say as they presented their thoughts.

Robert Morgan is a Bible teacher, associate pastor and podcaster. He speaks at church conferences and conventions across the country and around the world. He was a caregiver for his wife, Katrina, who battled MS and went home to be with the Lord in 2019. He is the author of numerous books including The Red Sea Rules, Then Sings My Soul, The 50 Final Events in World History, and 100 Bible Verses That Made America. His most recent book is titled God Hasn't Forgotten You in which he presents "24 Remarkable Ways God is Working in You and Through You." Have you ever felt abandoned by God? Perhaps you've gone through a time of depression, discouragement or despair and wonder, "God where are you?" Perhaps you have felt all alone and isolated thinking that God doesn't care or doesn't remember you. You may feel He is unaware of the circumstances you're going through which causes you to feel that you've been abandoned. If that's the case, you're not alone. In the Scriptures we learn of people like Job who experienced great suffering and loss. He no doubt felt abandoned. Here's what is said in Job 30:20: "I cry unto thee, and thou dost not hear me: I stand up, and thou regardest me not." At times Jeremiah, the weeping prophet, felt abandoned by God. Then there was Elijah who had a great victory on top of Mt. Carmel against the prophets of Baal. But after Jezebel threatened his life, he was discouraged and ran and said as recorded in I Kings 19:10b, "I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away." In each of these cases God let them know that they were not abandoned by Him.

Emilee Nelson speaks about her grandfather, Ed Nelson, an evangelist and church planter in Colorado, and the subject of the book A Sinner Saved By Grace

The News Round-Up is your pipeline to what's taking place around the nation and the world. Here's a sample of what Jim presented this week: --President Trump is concerned that China's Xi Jinping is conspiring against the U.S. with the leaders of Russia and North Korea as they gathered for a military parade in Beijing marking the anniversary of China's defeat of the Japanese in WWII. --The leaders of China and Russia were caught on a "hot mic" discussing increasing longevity through organ transplants. --China and Russia have green-lit a new cross border natural gas pipeline. --Russian President Putin claimed he never refused a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and invited him to come to Moscow. --North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country would fully support Russia's army as a fraternal duty. President Putin called the ties of the two nations, "special." --The Trump administration has approved 825 million dollars in weapons sales to Ukraine. --Leaders from 26 nations have pledged to commit troops to Ukraine as part of the post-war security guarantees. --A federal grand jury in Dayton, Ohio, has indicted 3 U.S. citizens, 22 Chinese citizens and 4 Chinese pharmaceutical companies in international drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracies. --The House overwhelmingly passed a bill seeking to stop the flow of fentanyl from China. --Federal officials have called the capture of 1,300 barrels of substances coming in from China to Mexico, the largest seizure of precursor chemicals in the history of U.S. law enforcement.

With all that's taking place in the world today, the family unit is under attack on many fronts including marriage and the killing of babies in the womb. Then there's the attacks being leveled by the entertainment industry. Our educational establishment seeks to get young people to trust them over and above their parents and grandparents. There's also the grooming of children by teaching them that they can switch genders. So rather than report on more such attacks, Jim felt it would be a good idea to do a program that strengthened the family by honoring grandparents as Grandparents Day is this Sunday, September 7th. This broadcast includes background history describing the genesis of this holiday, along with listener responses to the following questions: How did a grandparent impact your life? If you are a grandparent, what is the most important matter that you want to instill in your grandchildren?

Some states in our nation are "coming apart at the seams" as they've capitulated to an agenda that's contrary to biblical authority and morality. Texas, however, is fighting this trend. Providing details was Jonathan Saenz. He's president and attorney for Texas Values, a nonprofit group dedicated to preserving and advancing a culture of family values in the state of Texas. Prior to leading Texas Values, Jonathan headed the First Liberty Institute offices in Austin where he served as Director of Legislative Affairs as well as Attorney for First Liberty Institute. He's been involved in numerous court cases including those before the Texas Supreme Court as well as the United States Supreme Court. Jim had Jonathan comment on numerous issues including: The Texas heartbeat law, Men invading women's sports (The Save Women's Sports Act and the Texas Women's Privacy Act), chemical abortion drugs, prayer in public schools, and more. Find out how Texas is handling these issues, learn about the Texas Faith Fest, and how you can make a difference in your state, on this edition of Crosstalk.

Martin Luther's first mass revealed his deep reverence and fear before God's holiness, yet he later learned salvation comes not through the mass, but through faith in Christ's blood alone.

Our Christian Heritage goes "On Location" with the Hymn History of Fanny Crosby who penned "Safe In The Arms Of Jesus" and I Shall Know Him". See the Bridgeport Library, her church, home, and grave.

William F. Jasper is an investigative reporter and senior editor at The New American Magazine. He's an author, journalist and commentator. For more than three decades he served as an accredited correspondent at the United Nations in New York and UN summits around the world. The World Economic Forum (WEF) has been operating since 1971. They indicate that they're bringing together government, business and civil society to improve the state of the world. However, when you realize the number of initiatives they're involved in, it's actually not about improving the state of the world, but rather taking control of the world. The tentacles of this organization reach far and wide throughout all segments of society via numerous "centers" that include: The Center for AI Excellence, the Center for Cybersecurity, the Center for Energy and Materials, the Center for Financial and Monetary Systems, the Center for Frontier Technologies and Innovation, the Center for Health and Healthcare, the Center for Nature and Climate, the Center for Regions, Trade & Geopolitics, the Center for New Economy and Society, and finally the Center for Urban Transformation. This program covers other facets including Klaus Schwab, the Council on Foreign Relations, how the funding of non-governmental organizations (NGO's) is actually funding our own destruction, what's meant by "digital dictatorship," and much more. Don't miss this opportunity to become educated on this very powerful institution that's basically a private, strategic partnership between globalists and communists in concert with the United Nations, world governments and the World Bank International Monetary Fund.

My guest today is Jakob Eliason.  He's one of the co-founders of Pickleball Pop Ups. 'Pickelball as a service' as Jakob describes the concept.  This one was fun because that's the foundation of what Jakob and his partner and team are doing with the sport.  We had a great conversation about the business model, financialization, and where this idea all began. Spoiler: like a lot of good ideas, it started with craft beer.  Check Jakob's business out at www.pickelballpopups.com Share 3-4 minutes with me and fill out the First Annual Talking Tickets Industry Survey: https://s.surveyplanet.com/hog3tqkv Share you guest and topic ideas with me: Dave@DaveWakeman.com  Visit my website at www.DaveWakeman.com Get 'Talking Tickets' at https://talkingtickets.substack.com   

Pastor Ken Spilger was invited by some other pastors to fly with them to a Pastor's Conference. He was the sole survivor when it crashed just short of the runway. He tells of his near death experience of surviving a plane crash and what this did for his walk with the Lord

This week's news was highlighted by the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis where 2 children were killed. Jim provided additional related stories as well as the following: --On Wednesday, the FBI said they're investigating the Minneapolis church shooting as domestic terrorism and a hate crime and that the person said to be responsible (Robert (Robin) Westman) was a transgender person born a male but who self identified as a female. --The issue of transgender mental illness and violence has quickly moved front and center in the media and online. In fact, the term trending on X is "trans terror." --Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced that there will be new studies launched into the effects of some anti-depressant drugs and their use by those who turn out to be killers. --Robert (Robin) Westman's mother is allegedly not cooperating with law enforcement. --Comments from the father of one of the two victims who died in the Minneapolis shooting. --Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki offered comments criticizing prayer in regard to the shooting in Minneapolis. --The University of Michigan hospital system is suspending its gender transition practices on minors. --On August 30th, Children's National Hospital, in the nation's capital, will become the latest institution of its kind to cease offering all remaining gender transition drugs to minors thanks to the Trump administration's rules for federal health dollars. --Parents are outraged after a Massachusetts school district allegedly forced students to take a survey that their parents had recused them from.

In Erfurt's monastery, Luther sought salvation through strict vows and monastic rigor but found no peace—ultimately discovering only Christ's righteousness saves, echoing Hus' legacy and igniting a world-changing Reformation.

Fred Pry is Vice President of Administration for Child Evangelism Fellowship, an international, nonprofit, Christian ministry that is dedicated to see every child reached with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, discipled and established in a local church. Sadly, every 47 seconds, a child is abused or neglected. Also, every 3 hours and 33 minutes a child or teen ends their own life as suicide is the 8th leading cause of death among children ages 5-11. What is bringing such desperation to the lives of some children? Fred pointed to the loss of hope and the influences of the world that provide hollow answers that don't last. There's also the issue of social media. Fred indicated that 40% of children ages 8-12 use social media. This means that these children are impacted by peer pressure, the messages claiming they deserve certain things or that they should look or act in a certain way. Worse yet is the fact that social media can become an addiction and in the end, when the world doesn't deliver, anxiety and depression can set in. As a response, in partnership with local churches, Child Evangelism Fellowship offers its Good News Clubs. Fred described these as one day a week, high powered Sunday schools that meet throughout the school year. While there are over 4,000 such clubs in the U.S. operating in public schools, there are over 70,000 public elementary schools in the U.S. This means your help is needed so that many more children will hear the Gospel. As Jim noted, if we don't reach children, the world's system will.

Our Christian Heritage goes "On Location" with Randy Melchert to a Princeton, NJ cemetery to find the grave of America's Founding Pastors: Jonathan Edwards, Samuel Davies, and John Witherspoon. Explore the intertwined histories of Princeton University and the prominent religious figures who shaped its early development. It highlights the legacies of Jonathan Edwards, Samuel Davies, and John Witherspoon, demonstrating how these influential ministers – pivotal figures in the Great Awakening and champions of religious freedom – also served as presidents of the institution and profoundly impacted the intellectual and spiritual landscape of America. The narrative underscores the original purpose of Princeton as a training ground for ministers dedicated to spreading the Gospel, and connects these academic leaders to the broader narrative of American patriotism and the founding of the nation.

William J. Federer is a nationally known speaker, historian, author, and president of Amerisearch, Inc. He is the speaker on "The American Minute" daily broadcast. Polls seem to show that Gen "Z" voters (age 18-29) are drawn to socialism and therefore it's this demographic that appears to be the source for the current popularity of candidates like Zohran Mamdani who is a New York State Assembly member running for mayor of New York. What's behind this appeal for socialism? William explained that there's two ways for people to give up their freedom: fear and free stuff. After WWII and the cold war, the communists couldn't defeat America from the outside so they tried doing it from the inside. It's the idea of making everyone dependent. He used the example of wild pigs. You put a post in the ground and throw some corn down. The pigs come and eat the corn and ignore the post. You keep adding posts and throwing down more and more corn. Eventually all you'll have left is a small opening for the pigs to enter the circle. The pigs will still squeeze their way in. Eventually, you shut the gate behind them and you've caught yourself some wild pigs. In other words, you've trapped them by dependency. Drug dealers use a similar approach in order to take over a neighborhood. They can cause fear by use of guns or they can be so nice that for a time they give away free drugs. They may do this until you are hooked at which point you are dependent upon the dealer as the source to supply your addiction. These examples are known as the Cloward-Piven Strategy, named after Richard Cloward and Frances Piven who were professors at Columbia University.

Andrew Arthur is Resident Fellow in Law and Policy for the Center for Immigration Studies. He began his legal career as a clerk to an Administrative Law Judge at the United States Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review. Crosstalk receives daily updates from the Department of Homeland Security listing the arrests of what they call: The worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens. Jim listed a number of recent offenders originating from South Korea, Colombia, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and Laos. Supporting such individuals are governors and mayors who are "digging in their heels" and who apparently would rather sacrifice the safety and security of their residents than remove those individuals who are here illegally. In addressing this issue, Jim had Andrew comment on a wide variety of concerns. For example: The legitimacy of asylum claims and whether this is overwhelming the judicial system. What we can learn from the news story of the illegal alien who made a U-turn that took the lives of 3 people while driving an 18 wheeler in Florida. How the Biden administration's border policies had border patrol agents so overwhelmed, personnel were very limited in terms of what they could do to stop illegal drugs from crossing the border. The latest on Kilmar Abrego Garcia, obstruction attempts such as those to shut down "Alligator Alcatraz," unaccompanied alien children and much more.

So many of us have not only one copy of the Bible, but several, with some of those often doing little more than collecting dust. We go to church and most everyone has a copy or one is available. Bookstores regularly have them as well. We take this for granted yet in other parts of the world, many people long to have their own copy of the Scriptures. In such places, sometimes their pastor doesn't even have a copy! Jason Woolford is out to change that. He returned to Crosstalk to reacquaint listeners with information about Mission Cry where he's president. It all began about 70 years ago when a junk dealer found a Bible in the garbage and didn't want to throw it out. He kept collecting used Bibles and before long he had a box full which he sent to India. All these years later, Mission Cry has sent nearly 500 million dollars worth of donated Bibles and Christian books to over 180 nations around the world. You may be wondering what good could possibly come from sending used English Bibles to a foreign nation? What things can you do in order to obtain used Bibles to send to Mission Cry? Can you hold a Bible drive at your church? Are there testimonies that show the effectiveness of this ministry? These and other questions are answered on this exciting program, showing how you can be a world missionary without even leaving your area!

Jeremy Beller's father, the late James Beller, is the author of America in Crimson Red, a study in early American Baptist History The interview explores the enduring legacy of Baptist Christians who, throughout history, prioritized faith over personal safety and comfort, exemplified by figures like Patrick of Ireland and Shubal Starnes. It emphasizes that persecution and sacrifice are inherent aspects of a life devoted to Christ, and that these individuals, rather than seeking recognition, lived out their faith, leaving behind a powerful testimony of resilience and commitment. The narrative underscores the importance of defending biblical doctrine, championing the right model for the church, and upholding principles of religious liberty, ultimately revealing that Baptist history is a story of unwavering devotion to Christ and a courageous defense of faith in the face of adversity.

Pastor Erwin Lutzer takes us to the Johann Sebastian Bach Statue in Leipzig, Germany. "Two hundred years after the Reformation, Johann Sebastian Bach was at this church. All of us not only know him by name, but we've enjoyed his music. I think, for example, of "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring." You have to understand that because of the Reformation, there was this belief that music can be sacred and can be God-honoring. Bach actually believed that when he wrote music, he was, in a sense, mirroring the Trinity, because the Trinity was unified. It was in harmony."

In today's internet and media focused world, the news cycle can come at us like a flood. This is why it's important that we sift through it all from a Christian perspective. Jim does that each week on these News Round-Up broadcasts. Here are several examples featured from the first quarter hour: --Jim began with a number of audio clips. The first dealt with an individual openly admitting that Muslims must destroy empires such as the U.S. Next, an Islamic scholar spoke on why he believes that no sane person can love the U.S. A third came from a Muslim civil rights attorney and former director for the Florida chapter of the Council on American/Islamic Relations who discussed the role of Muslims in America on the issue of dawah. This involves converting people to Islam. --Top Trump administrative officials are drafting plans to restrict both temporary visit and legal immigration by Muslims affiliated with the revolutionary Muslim Brotherhood and other extremist groups. --President Trump said that Ukraine would have to continue attacking targets inside Russia if it hoped to win the war, even as Moscow unleashed a massive, new bombardment on Ukrainian cities. --Russia disavows every advance anyone thought was made in Alaska and the D.C. meetings. Russia has vetoed the idea that European troops could be used as peacekeepers. Beyond that, Russia demands that they be given a role in guaranteeing Ukraine's security and deciding how violations are dealt with. --North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un today appeared to acknowledge for the first time that the troops he sent to fight Ukraine for Russian President Putin have suffered losses en masse.

Controversial author, drug addict, broken marriages, and a Presidential Medal of Honor recipient. Yet at the end of his life - he found Jesus! The highlight reflects on the life and late-life spiritual transformation of a prominent media figure, highlighting the profound realization that eternal significance outweighs worldly achievements. Drawing from the figure's own testimony, it emphasizes the importance of embracing each day with gratitude and trusting in God's timing, particularly in the face of mortality. The message underscores the universal truth that all individuals confront the certainty of death and the crucial decision regarding their eternal destiny, ultimately finding solace and strength through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. It serves as a poignant reminder to prioritize faith and focus on what truly matters in the grand scheme of life.

Karen England is the Executive Director of the Capitol Resource Institute. They educate and strengthen families and engage in public policy. There have been numerous attempts to usurp parental authority here in the U.S. through the years and Crosstalk has kept listeners informed regarding such efforts. This Crosstalk looked at another such threat that's coming from the state of California. The concern deals with an act proposed by the California Assembly. It's AB495, the so-called Family Preparedness Plan Act. Karen describes it as the "Pedophile Protection Act," something that redefines the family by, for example, expanding the definition of what a relative is. This legislation is being sold as a way to help immigrant children. However, Karen described how it would allow anyone to print off a caregiver's authorization (including the child's name), sign it, check a box indicating you weren't able to get a hold of the child's parents and that you assert all medical, mental and schooling authority over that child. According to the legislation, no parental signature is needed. Although this is California legislation, this would also affect children traveling to California as well. This legislation is thought to be dangerous by some individuals and organizations. For example, the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) says this puts parental rights at risk. California Families says this will bypass and sidestep parents. Save California indicates that this strips parents of their parental rights and allows for kids to be stolen from their parents. The Center for Arizona Policy warns that this would produce legalized child trafficking.

Our Christian Heritage goes "On Location" with Tim Schmig in Boston, MA. What happened at Holton's Shoe Store? How did a Sunday School teacher change the life of D.L. Moody? Tim Schmig explains!

Travel the museums of the world from America to London to Paris to Berlin to Israel as we search for evidence for the Bible in secular museums! Highlights include the British Museum, the Louvre, the University of Chicago, and even the Cleveland Public Library!

Frank Gaffney is president of the Institute for the American Future, President & CEO of Save the Persecuted Christians and Vice Chairman for Committee on the Present Danger: China. He's the speaker on the Secure Freedom Minute. Frank acted as an Assistant Secretary of Defense in the Reagan Pentagon. He is author of The Indictment: Prosecuting the Chinese Communist Party & Friends for Crimes Against America, China, and the World, Sharia: The Threat to America Abridged, Guilty Knowledge: What the US Government Knows about the Vulnerability of the Electric Grid, But Refuses to Fix and additional other titles. In just a few days we'll be at the three and one-half year mark since Russia invaded Ukraine. Last Friday, President Trump met with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska to discuss ending this war. Then on Monday, Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, along with a delegation of leaders from Europe, in an attempt to bring about bilateral meetings between Putin and Zelenskyy in order to restore peace. Have you noticed who was absent in these meetings? It's a key individual that Frank believes green-lit this conflict: Chinese leader, Xi Jinping. As Frank noted, due to this war, the Chinese have received large quantities of cut-rate fuel, arms sales, and they've also created chaos that has distracted America while at the same time depleting our financial and military arsenal. All of this has allowed them to act aggressively in their own area of the globe as they seek to pursue their own dominance on the world's stage. Can we assuredly say that China is the source that's keeping this war going? What would a world reordered by China look like?

Pastor Artur Pawlowski is pastor of Street Church in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is a Canadian who was born in Poland and grew up under a Communist regime seeing soldiers with machine guns and tanks on the streets. People rose up in 1981 to fight for their freedoms. Soon after, he watched the end of communism. In 1995 he immigrated to Canada and went through depression, suicidal moods and heavy drinking. He lost all his money from his escapades in traveling through Europe. As he was married in 1997 his wife introduced him to Christianity. He later became known as a street advocate and started "Street Church Ministries" which took the Gospel into the middle of the worst places for drugs and prostitution in the city of Calgary. He became the recipient of many threats in his advocacy of getting people to leave the lifestyle of drugs and various individuals have sought to shut him down. He stood up during the time of the COVID lockdowns and has faced many trials for his stand for the Gospel and for human rights. He's the author of Lions Do Not Bow: The Unbreakable Courage of Canada's Pastor. Having lived under communism, an existence that is so foreign to most of us, Pastor Pawlowski described what it's like to live in an environment where every aspect of your life is under government control. A key point from his comments is where he notes 2 Corinthians 3:17: "...where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty." Is it possible the reason we're seeing an erosion of liberties in America (and other Western nations) is because in many respects God is not welcome here? You decide how to answer this question after hearing this warning from Pastor Pawlowski.

Shahram Hadian is the Founder of Truth in Love Ministry. He is a Christian pastor and a former Muslim. Shahram was born in Iran and came to America in 1978 to escape an oppressive Islamic regime. He committed his life to Jesus Christ in 1999. He has an extensive background not only as a pastor, but also as a former police officer, teacher, coach and servant leader in his community. This past Saturday pro-Islamic and anti-Israel protesters flooded Manhattan calling for "a global intifada." New York City is nearing an election in which an Islamist Zohran Mamdani, a self-proclaimed Democratic socialist, is perhaps on the verge of being the mayor of the largest city in the United States. Further just recently exposed are Islamic city councilmen out of Hamtramck, Michigan being accused of election fraud. Minneapolis may be electing a Muslim mayor. In Illinois there is body camera footage of an arrest of a Muslim woman for reportedly assaulting a man she claimed was "Islamophobic." She also indicated the police should "bow down to her and listen to her orders." In Tennessee a man by the name of Mohamed Mohamed is being charged for allegedly raping an unconscious woman in front of a church. In Boston a member of a Palestinian group was arrested for vandalism and possession of a hoax device. His mother was also arrested for assaulting a police officer. Meanwhile there are significant endeavors underway to bring peace with a number of Islamic nations. What is going on? It's important for us to understand Islam's advancement.

Vickie Beller speaks on the story of her late husband's book America in Crimson Red. The program explores the life of James Beller, a Christian historian whose work, *America in Crimson Red*, highlights lesser-known figures who sacrificed for religious freedom. Through his personal story, the narrative traces a journey of faith sparked by a recurring pamphlet, leading to a lifelong pursuit of understanding Baptist history and a commitment to sharing it with others. The program emphasizes the importance of preserving Christian heritage, recognizing the sacrifices made to secure religious liberty, and the enduring power of faith in the face of adversity, culminating in a celebration of the legacy of those who championed freedom of conscience.

So you were too busy to listen to much news this past week? Crosstalk has you covered. Dalton had much to share and he'll get you caught up when you review this edition of the weekly News Round-Up! Here are some highlights from the first half of the broadcast: --As Dalton was getting started with the program, President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin were about to meet, with the talks being held at the heavily guarded Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska. --On Thursday, Vladimir Putin praised the Trump administration's energetic and sincere efforts to end the war in Ukraine, even suggesting that a nuclear arms control agreement could emerge from broader peace talks. --An Al Jazeera journalist who was killed by an Israeli air strike in the Gaza Strip was in fact the leader of a Hamas terrorist cell. --Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted that cease-fire efforts in Gaza are now focused on a comprehensive deal that would release the remaining hostages all at once rather than in phases. --Israel is engaged in discussions with five nations: Indonesia, Somaliland, Uganda, South Sudan and Libya over the potential voluntary resettlement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. --President Trump has said he was able to call Aleksandr Lukashenko, president of Belarus, about the release of 16 prisoners, as well as the potential release of an additional 1,300 prisoners being held in that nation. --Australia will recognize a Palestinian state in September. --Israeli Defense Forces discovered documents in Gaza that show the overlap between UNRWA and Hamas relative to the October 2023 atrocities.

This Crosstalk featured Paul Washer who originally became a missionary to Peru where he founded the HeartCry Missionary Society. Today he works at his home church in Alabama, but he also speaks periodically in other locations, as he did in February, 2008 at a VCY America rally. The broadcast began with Paul discussing how the gospel has been reduced to a number of simple questions which include: Do you know you are a sinner? Would you like to go to heaven? Would you like to pray and ask Jesus Christ to come into your heart? If the respondent prays that prayer, we then ask if he/she was sincere. If the respondent says 'yes' to these questions, we declare the individual to be born-again. Paul pointed out how this is not the gospel of Jesus Christ '...and that methodology and evangelism has done more to hurt this country than every heresy introduced by every cult combined.' This is just the beginning as Paul expounds on other aspects of the true gospel. For example, there's the importance of the need for preaching on sin so that people see the contrast of where they stand eternally in the light of God's perfection. From there he moves on to explain the concepts of justification, grace and propitiation.

This Crosstalk features Dr. Henry Morris III as he recounts the life experiences that led his father to become credited with the publication of a special Bible edition. Dr. Henry Morris III is the Chief Executive Officer of the Institute for Creation Research. Dr. Morris has four earned degrees. He is a former college professor, administrator, business executive and senior pastor. He is also an articulate and passionate speaker frequently invited to address church congregations, college assemblies and national conferences. He is the eldest son of the founder of ICR. He has authored numerous books including: 'The Big Three: Major Events That Changed History Forever,' 'Exploring the Evidence for Creation,' 'The Book of Beginnings,' 'Your Origin Matters' and numerous other books and articles. Dr. Henry Morris (the father of Henry Morris III) lived from 1918 to 2006. He had an engineering background with a double major in hydraulics and geology and was a civil engineer by profession. He taught at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and during those years he corroborated with Dr. John Whitcomb to write the book, 'The Genesis Flood.' That book was the catalyst for the modern creation science movement. Dr. Morris wanted to guide the academic world into thinking of science from a creationist perspective so he worked with Dr. Tim LaHaye in the late 1960's which led to the development of Christian Heritage College in San Diego and from that was birthed the Institute for Creation Research. The Henry Morris study Bible came about from the notes Dr. Morris was making in his teaching efforts and personal study.

How many times have you heard the phrase: settled science. It's been used in regard to man-caused climate change, the use of COVID masks, social distancing, and more. We're told that the debate is over and we must act now because if we don't, there will be grave consequences. If you resist or even dare to ask probing questions, you're labeled a science denier. How should a Christian respond when confronted like this? Joining Jim for discussion on this issue was Jay Seegert. Jay is the keynote speaker and managing director of The Starting Point Project. He is the author of Creation to Christ, Creation & Evolution, and Faith is Not a Four-Letter Word. First of all, what is science? Jay explained that in the Bible, science means knowledge, but it doesn't mean wisdom. He went on to note that most major areas of science were birthed out of the Christian community. For example: antiseptic surgery, calculus, chemistry, computer science, electrodynamics, fluid mechanics, galactic astronomy, gas dynamics, genetics, hydraulics, hydrostatics, oceanography, optical mineralogy, paleontology, physical astronomy, thermodynamics, thermokinetics, the scientific method, and many more were founded by Bible-believing Christians. The founders of these fields of study took it for granted that God created everything and since God is a God of order they expected to see order in His creation. So a simplistic definition of science would be the search for explanations in the natural world around us to see how it functions. In other words, what did God do to get these things to work.

Sitting in for Jim Schneider, Dalton Windsor continued the tradition of presenting news stories often left uncovered by the mainstream media. Here's a sample of what he presented: --A new poll conducted found that Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, has a significant lead in the current field of five candidates, attaining 50% of the vote regardless of his opponents. --According to one of the advisors from the Democratic Socialists of America, Zohran Mamdani is planning to turn New York City into an alphabet nirvana so that anyone in the U.S. who wants gender affirming care can get it for free. --JihadWatch is reporting that Zohran Mamdani is preparing to enable a new wave of anti-semitic violence. He has proposed that the NYPD should not respond to hate crimes, but instead such cases should be handled by social workers. --Performing abortions in churches? Arguing for dismantling the family unit? Comparing marriage to prostitution? These topics were part of a round-table discussion called, "The Left and the Family" which was part of a socialism conference that took place back in July in Chicago. Dalton provided audio from the event. --President Trump announced that Apple will invest 600 billion dollars in the U.S. over the next four years. --Newly released Census Bureau data shows all income groups in America advanced more during President Trump's first term than they did during the Biden administration. --Cambodia has announced that it is nominating President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize after he helped bring the Cambodia/Thailand border conflict to a cease-fire agreement.

Dr. Erwin Lutzer spoke at the Waukesha Expo for the VCY America Rally on March 18th, 2023. His topic was We Will Not Bow. Dr. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church where he served as the senior pastor for 36 years. He's the speaker on the radio programs Running to Win and Songs in the Night. He is a speaker and an award-winning author on several books. Some of his titles include The Cross in the Shadow of the Crescent, Life Changing Bible Verses You Should Know, We Will Not Be Silenced, No Reason to Hide and The Power of a Clear Conscience. Dr. Lutzer began by mentioning Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn who told an interesting story. Solzhenitsyn said that in 1937 a speech was given by someone who extolled the virtues and the greatness of Stalin. When he finished, everyone rose to clap. Solzhenitsyn described how this went on for several minutes. Under such circumstances, who's going to sit down first? After 11 minutes of non-stop clapping, the director of a paper factory stopped his clapping and sat down. Everyone else then stopped as well and sat down. That same night the director of the paper factory was arrested and sent to prison for 10 years. During his interrogation he was told never to be the first one to stop clapping. Dr. Lutzer said, "How does freedom die? Solzhenitsyn would say with thunderous applause; everybody clapping at the Soviet system." Dr. Lutzer then asked if America is being "sovietized"? Victor Davis Hanson asked that question and he indicated that in the Soviet Union it wasn't merit that enabled people to climb the ladder. Instead, it was loud enthusiasm for the communist system.

David & Barbara Leeman founded Hosanna Hymnals to preserve and introduce classic hymns of the church to a new generation. Barbara taught private piano and classroom music and served 23 years at a Christian school in Texas. David served over 40 years as minister of music and worship at churches in California, Oregon, Illinois & Texas. They are co-authors of Hosannas Forever: Hymns of Heaven and our Pilgrimage. To open the program, Jim noted the appreciation so many VCY listeners have for the traditional, sacred music played on the network. Such music is often comprised of hymns and spiritual songs that direct our hearts to the Lord as we praise Him for who He is and His wonderful works. So while Christian music can cover a broad range of doctrinal and theological topics, unfortunately in the church at large, hymnody has fallen out of favor in our day. Why is this? It may be because we have it so easy in our day whereas hymns were often written out of trials, suffering, longing and need. There's the fact that Christian music today is often derived primarily from the writer's emotions. Then there's the factor of commercialism. As these factors have affected Christian music, guess what got left out? It's the topic of heaven. Review this broadcast and find out what your personal and corporate worship may be missing as David and Barbara describe the tremendous blessing that comes from singing the hymns of heaven!

This video reflects on a monument in Kansas City dedicated to the "Pioneer Mother," emphasizing the enduring significance of faith and unwavering trust in God. Drawing from the biblical narrative of Ruth, it highlights the commitment to follow and share in God's blessings, even amidst hardship and the unknown. The reflection connects this historical commemoration, dating back to 1927, to the broader Christian heritage of the nation, suggesting a quiet but persistent influence on the shaping of the American landscape. It presents a thoughtful consideration of faith as a foundational element in the pioneering spirit and the establishment of a homeland.

In the news you'll sometimes hear of the Federal Reserve and the battle over the setting of interest rates. According to the Federal Reserve website, they state that they are the central bank of the U.S., providing the nation with a safe, flexible, and stable monetary and financial system. Now that you know what they say their purpose is, do you know where their authority comes from? After all, our guest has said that you can't understand what's going wrong in our country without an understanding of the Federal Reserve. Alex Newman is an award-winning international freelance journalist, author, researcher, educator and consultant. He is senior editor for The New American. He is co-author of Crimes of the Educators, author of Deep State: The Invisible Government Behind the Scenes and author of, Indoctrinating Our Children to Death. He is founder & CEO of Liberty Sentinel and a national syndicator of radio and TV programs including Behind the Deep State which airs on WVCY Television and vcy.tv. From its origins stemming from a secret meeting in 1910, its relationship to the U.S. Treasury, to quantitative easing, a central bank digital currency and much more, listen as Alex takes you through the history of how we got where we are under the influence of this central bank and what it may mean for America's future.

Listed below are several headlines from the program. Be informed, and then please be in constant prayer for our nation and the world. The solution to all of this is only Jesus. Trump says 10-day deadline for Russia to broker ceasefire in Ukraine starts Tuesday Trump orders 2 nuclear submarines to be positioned in 'appropriate regions' Zelensky signs law allowing citizens over 60 to join military during wartime Corporation for Public Broadcasting will shut down after Trump funding cuts Virginia Councilman Was Burned Over Half His Body in Attack, Supervisor Says Socialist Zohran Mamdani called for 'abolition of private property' Rep. Jerry Nadler draws a 26-year-old primary challenger New Evidence Uncovers Obama-Directed Creation of False Intelligence Report Used to Launch Years-long Coup to Undermine President Trump and the American People Trump's Former Impeachment Lawyer David Schoen Flips the Script: Uses Democrats' Own Argument to Prove Obama Can Still Be Impeached, Stripped of Immunity, and Indicted for His Crimes Kash Patel Finds Hidden Trove Of Trump-Russia Probe Documents At FBI Office FBI Caught Hiding Smoking-Gun Thumb Drives Containing "Unreviewed Info" on Clinton Scandal New Evidence Ties Soros Foundation to Russiagate, Top Official Actively Involved Israel pauses attacks in some of Gaza to allow limited aid, as global criticism grows NYT admits emaciated Gaza child used in famine article had 'pre-existing health problems', does not retract story Israel to Hamas: Agree to deal or face annexation of buffer zone Arab States Call for Hamas to Disarm Amid Push for a Palestinian State Iran demands US compensation before nuclear talks can resume

Brad Mattes is the President of Life Issues Institute which was founded in 1991 to serve the educational needs of the pro-life movement. Brad is also President of the International Right to Life Federation and a frequent international speaker and lecturer on abortion and related life issues. He is the host of Life Issues, a daily radio commentary, and also co-host of the weekly Straight Talk on Life Issues. Victor Nieves currently serves as Life Issues Institute's Communications Lead and co-host of their weekly program Straight Talk on Life Issues. Victor has had a passion for pro-life since a young age while working in state House and Senate campaigns in Missouri. He has a degree in Political Science with a dual focus on American government and Constitutional law. Those who listen regularly to Crosstalk know that the matter of life is one we regularly address. The sanctity of life is promoted throughout the scriptures and is critical for us to address from conception to natural death. There are many that will complain about the violence in our society today while at the same time give their full blessing to violence in the womb. We thank God that 3 years ago we saw Roe v. Wade struck down. Most recently in the One Big Beautiful Bill, funding is being pulled from Planned Parenthood. We know there is a court challenge to stop this, but its passage is inevitable. Over 30 Planned Parenthood Centers have announced their closure this year and there are more to come. In so many states babies continue to be targeted in the womb and tragically, according to numberofabortions.com, we are approaching nearly 67 million lives lost.

The talk by Dr. Clayton Shumpert explores the profound responsibility Christians have to share the gospel, framing the withholding of this message as a form of "murder by neglect" akin to withholding life-saving water. Drawing parallels to historical tragedies and contrasting the generosity of the Sea of Galilee with the barrenness of the Dead Sea, the message emphasizes the importance of a mission-minded church, highlighting its potential to build faith, fellowship, and financial stability while ultimately securing a future reward and witnessing the fruit of labor as converts express gratitude for the life-giving message received.

Usama Dakdok is the Founder of the Straight Way of Grace Ministry. He is the speaker on the daily radio broadcast Revealing the Truth About Islam. Born and raised in Egypt, Usama learned about Islam just as every other student does in a Muslim country. He also studied for a university degree in Egypt which included the study of Sharia, which is Islamic law. Islam is pushing for world domination. Consider what is happening in France, the UK, Montreal, Canada, and Greece, and also what is being witnessed right here in the United States. A strong contender in the race for mayor of America's largest city, New York City, is a Muslim man who has called for the defunding of police, the very system of public protection to uphold the law, and has refused to condemn "globalize the intifada." This is in a city that has the largest concentration of Jews in the U.S. We also see another Muslim rising up vying to be mayor of Minneapolis. As a matter of fact, just 9 months ago, Voice of America ran a story titled, "Muslim candidates surge in local elections in US." CBN recently ran a story in which they quoted Israel's Minister of Diaspora Affairs, Amichai Chikli, who said, "I think it's very important for Americans to understand that there is a plan of the Muslim Brotherhood. They have a vision, in 100 years, to make America a Muslim state." And yet with the trajectory we are presently on, it will take far less than 100 years for this to happen. We've got many stories to bring to your attention today, all which focus on Islam's push for world domination.

Pastor Randy Zeman is the Senior Pastor of Freedom in Christ Assembly in Baraboo, WI. Jerome Ormson is an evangelist. Jordan Cernek is a former teacher in the Argyle School District in Lafayette County, WI who was let go for not using correct pronouns. He is now a bi-vocational pastor ministering to the Nora Community Church and the McConnell Community Church. In Romans chapter 1 starting at verse 21 we read, "Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools," In verses 24 and 25 we see, "Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator..." Then in verses 26 and 27 we read, "For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly..." Finally in verse 28 we read, "...God gave them over to a reprobate mind..." This is exactly what is happening in our culture today! In this program we were introduced to two pastors who are concerned about what's happening in their community. This is followed by a person who was let go for not using proper pronouns.

An old hotel, a small town, and the birthplace of the Gideons in Boscobel, Wisconsin The narrative recounts the serendipitous encounter of two businessmen who, through a shared practice of nightly Bible reading, initiate a global ministry dedicated to distributing God's Word. Drawing from a historical anecdote originating in Boscobel, Wisconsin, the story highlights the power of simple acts of faith and fellowship to spark movements of significant impact. It emphasizes the widespread availability of Scripture through the Gideons' ministry, demonstrating a commitment to providing access to the Bible in hotels and communities worldwide. The account serves as an encouragement to recognize the potential for faith-inspired initiatives to flourish from humble beginnings and bear fruit on a grand scale. Ultimately, the story underscores the enduring importance of Scripture and its accessibility to all.