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Crosstalk America from VCY America
Anti-Semitic Terror Strikes in DC

Crosstalk America from VCY America

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 53:28


Dr. Richard Schmidt is Pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is the speaker on the weekly TV program Prophecy Focus and the radio broadcast Prophecy Unfolding. He spent 32 years in law enforcement until his retirement. He has authored several books including Are You Going to a Better Place?, Daniel's Gap Paul's Mystery, Tribulation to Triumph: The Olivet Discourse, Globalism: The Great World Consumption, Artificial Intelligence: Transhumanism & the De-Evolution of Democracy and Presidents, Politics & Prophecy. Anti-Semitic horror reared its ugly head last night in Washington DC. A Jewish couple who were planning to be engaged in Jerusalem next week were on the staff of the Israeli embassy. The couple had just left the Capital Jewish Museum when the suspect approached them. They were shot and killed. The suspect yelled, "Free, Free Palestine!" According to a witness he reportedly also said, "I did it. I did this for Gaza." The FBI calls this an act of terror.

Crosstalk America
Anti-Semitic Terror Strikes in DC

Crosstalk America

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 53:28


Dr. Richard Schmidt is Pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is the speaker on the weekly TV program Prophecy Focus and the radio broadcast Prophecy Unfolding. He spent 32 years in law enforcement until his retirement. He has authored several books including Are You Going to a Better Place?, Daniel's Gap Paul's Mystery, Tribulation to Triumph: The Olivet Discourse, Globalism: The Great World Consumption, Artificial Intelligence: Transhumanism & the De-Evolution of Democracy and Presidents, Politics & Prophecy. Anti-Semitic horror reared its ugly head last night in Washington DC. A Jewish couple who were planning to be engaged in Jerusalem next week were on the staff of the Israeli embassy. The couple had just left the Capital Jewish Museum when the suspect approached them. They were shot and killed. The suspect yelled, "Free, Free Palestine!" According to a witness he reportedly also said, "I did it. I did this for Gaza." The FBI calls this an act of terror.

Crosstalk America from VCY America
Holocaust Remembrance Day

Crosstalk America from VCY America

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 53:28


Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day, a day where we remember that very dark time in world history known as the Holocaust where approximately 6 million Jews were killed by Hitler and his Nazi regime. To help listeners maintain a balanced, biblical view on this subject, Crosstalk welcomed back Dr. Richard Schmidt. Dr. Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church, and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He's the speaker on the weekly TV program, "Prophecy Focus" and the radio broadcast, "Prophecy Unfolding."According to Dr. Schmidt, if we go back to Genesis we see Abraham had a son named Isaac. Isaac, in turn, had a son named Jacob whose name was changed to Israel. This is the foundation of who the Jewish people are. God called them his chosen/covenant people. Then in the (unconditional) Abrahamic Covenant God said that he would bless those who bless the Jewish people and curse those who curse them. This is still in effect today and will continue that way through the prophetic future.Moving up the timeline, what were the events that led to the Holocaust? Why were the Jews targeted by Hitler? Was Martin Luther an antisemite? What is supersessionism? What made Hitler's form of nationalism unique? What was Hitler's "Final Solution"? These and other questions are answered by Dr. Schmidt and callers had their opportunity to weigh-in on the subject as well.

Crosstalk America
Holocaust Remembrance Day

Crosstalk America

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 53:28


Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day, a day where we remember that very dark time in world history known as the Holocaust where approximately 6 million Jews were killed by Hitler and his Nazi regime. To help listeners maintain a balanced, biblical view on this subject, Crosstalk welcomed back Dr. Richard Schmidt. Dr. Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church, and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He's the speaker on the weekly TV program, "Prophecy Focus" and the radio broadcast, "Prophecy Unfolding."According to Dr. Schmidt, if we go back to Genesis we see Abraham had a son named Isaac. Isaac, in turn, had a son named Jacob whose name was changed to Israel. This is the foundation of who the Jewish people are. God called them his chosen/covenant people. Then in the (unconditional) Abrahamic Covenant God said that he would bless those who bless the Jewish people and curse those who curse them. This is still in effect today and will continue that way through the prophetic future.Moving up the timeline, what were the events that led to the Holocaust? Why were the Jews targeted by Hitler? Was Martin Luther an antisemite? What is supersessionism? What made Hitler's form of nationalism unique? What was Hitler's "Final Solution"? These and other questions are answered by Dr. Schmidt and callers had their opportunity to weigh-in on the subject as well.

Crosstalk America from VCY America
Presidents, Politics & Prophecy

Crosstalk America from VCY America

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 53:29


Dr. Richard Schmidt is Pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is the speaker on the weekly TV program Prophecy Focus and the radio broadcast Prophecy Unfolding. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of Acting Sheriff until his retirement. He has authored several books including Are You Going to a Better Place?, Daniel's Gap Paul's Mystery, Tribulation to Triumph: The Olivet Discourse, Globalism: The Great World Consumption, Artificial Intelligence: Transhumanism & the De-Evolution of Democracy and now has transcribed & expanded lectures delivered by Dr. Jimmy DeYoung titled Presidents, Politics & Prophecy.We firmly believe that God is sovereign over the affairs of men. God uses human government to accomplish His plan and His purpose. The prophet Daniel proclaimed, "And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:" Proverbs 21:1 reads, "The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it withersoever he will." Just as God worked through the kings in Israel, so also God works through the leaders of human government in countries around the world including the Presidents of the United States.Now concerning Israel from its inception as a nation, the United States has had a significant impact upon her. While some Presidents have shown unwavering support for Israel, others have been more reluctant. We'll unfold that today.One of the enthusiastic speakers on Bible prophecy who addressed issues like this was Dr. Jimmy DeYoung who went home to be with the Lord in August, 2021.

Crosstalk America
Presidents, Politics & Prophecy

Crosstalk America

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 53:29


Dr. Richard Schmidt is Pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is the speaker on the weekly TV program Prophecy Focus and the radio broadcast Prophecy Unfolding. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of Acting Sheriff until his retirement. He has authored several books including Are You Going to a Better Place?, Daniel's Gap Paul's Mystery, Tribulation to Triumph: The Olivet Discourse, Globalism: The Great World Consumption, Artificial Intelligence: Transhumanism & the De-Evolution of Democracy and now has transcribed & expanded lectures delivered by Dr. Jimmy DeYoung titled Presidents, Politics & Prophecy.We firmly believe that God is sovereign over the affairs of men. God uses human government to accomplish His plan and His purpose. The prophet Daniel proclaimed, "And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:" Proverbs 21:1 reads, "The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it withersoever he will." Just as God worked through the kings in Israel, so also God works through the leaders of human government in countries around the world including the Presidents of the United States.Now concerning Israel from its inception as a nation, the United States has had a significant impact upon her. While some Presidents have shown unwavering support for Israel, others have been more reluctant. We'll unfold that today.One of the enthusiastic speakers on Bible prophecy who addressed issues like this was Dr. Jimmy DeYoung who went home to be with the Lord in August, 2021.

Crosstalk America from VCY America
AI: Stargate Initiative, DeepSeek…Where is this Headed?

Crosstalk America from VCY America

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 53:29


Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is the speaker on the weekly TV program, Prophecy Focus and the radio broadcast, Prophecy Unfolding. He spent 32 years in law enforcement until his retirement. He has authored several books including: Are You Going to a Better Place and Artificial Intelligence: Transhumanism.As you'll discover on this broadcast, the development and proliferation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is moving at breakneck speed. Now President Trump has announced the Stargate Initiative while China has released the AI app called DeepSeek. DeepSeek has been downloaded by millions despite concerns that information it collects is going back to China. President Trump's Stargate Initiative is said to be the largest AI infrastructure project in history costing 500 billion dollars. Larry Ellison, co-founder and executive chairman of Oracle, has indicated that the 20 massive data banks that will be part of the project will deal with some positive outcomes including curing cancer and other diseases. What's of concern is all of the data that will be put into the system. Dr. Schmidt noted that Ellison wants to get everyone's medical or financial information and let computers do what doctors and economists used to do. Is this setting the stage for the infrastructure that the Antichrist will use during the tribulation period? Should we be concerned that while there will be some positive outcomes from this that President Trump may not completely understand where all this is headed? Discover the answers when you review this edition of Crosstalk.

Crosstalk America
AI: Stargate Initiative, DeepSeek…Where is this Headed?

Crosstalk America

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 53:29


Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is the speaker on the weekly TV program, Prophecy Focus and the radio broadcast, Prophecy Unfolding. He spent 32 years in law enforcement until his retirement. He has authored several books including: Are You Going to a Better Place and Artificial Intelligence: Transhumanism.As you'll discover on this broadcast, the development and proliferation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is moving at breakneck speed. Now President Trump has announced the Stargate Initiative while China has released the AI app called DeepSeek. DeepSeek has been downloaded by millions despite concerns that information it collects is going back to China. President Trump's Stargate Initiative is said to be the largest AI infrastructure project in history costing 500 billion dollars. Larry Ellison, co-founder and executive chairman of Oracle, has indicated that the 20 massive data banks that will be part of the project will deal with some positive outcomes including curing cancer and other diseases. What's of concern is all of the data that will be put into the system. Dr. Schmidt noted that Ellison wants to get everyone's medical or financial information and let computers do what doctors and economists used to do. Is this setting the stage for the infrastructure that the Antichrist will use during the tribulation period? Should we be concerned that while there will be some positive outcomes from this that President Trump may not completely understand where all this is headed? Discover the answers when you review this edition of Crosstalk.

Crosstalk America from VCY America
School Shootings Rising: Where Do We Go From Here?

Crosstalk America from VCY America

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 53:28


Yesterday, tragedy unfolded at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin. A phone call to 9-1-1 was placed by a 2nd grade teacher to report a shooting taking place after school. After officers arrived, the shooter was located as well as the weapon that was also used to administer a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A teacher and another student were pronounced dead at the scene while six others were injured.Joining Jim to discuss this rising trend was Dr. Richard Schmidt. Dr. Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church, and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He's the speaker on the weekly TV program, Prophecy Focus and the radio broadcast, Prophecy Unfolding. He spent 32 years in law enforcement.Dr. Schmidt began by noting something he learned from working with former Sheriff David Clarke. It's the idea that first facts are usually no facts at all. In other words, the things that first come through the media are often wrong. For example, it was originally reported that a second grade student was the one who called 9-1-1 when as noted earlier, it was a teacher that made the call. Dr. Schmidt indicated that a house has already been searched and everything that can be gleaned about the alleged shooter will be looked into. Interviews with students, parents and teachers will need to take place along with other duties that make up a very time consuming investigation. The idea is to avoid speculation and the spreading of false information.There've been 320 school shootings this year, so this broadcast looks not only at the public safety aspects but also the spiritual aspects.

Crosstalk America
School Shootings Rising: Where Do We Go From Here?

Crosstalk America

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 53:28


Yesterday, tragedy unfolded at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin. A phone call to 9-1-1 was placed by a 2nd grade teacher to report a shooting taking place after school. After officers arrived, the shooter was located as well as the weapon that was also used to administer a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A teacher and another student were pronounced dead at the scene while six others were injured.Joining Jim to discuss this rising trend was Dr. Richard Schmidt. Dr. Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church, and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He's the speaker on the weekly TV program, Prophecy Focus and the radio broadcast, Prophecy Unfolding. He spent 32 years in law enforcement.Dr. Schmidt began by noting something he learned from working with former Sheriff David Clarke. It's the idea that first facts are usually no facts at all. In other words, the things that first come through the media are often wrong. For example, it was originally reported that a second grade student was the one who called 9-1-1 when as noted earlier, it was a teacher that made the call. Dr. Schmidt indicated that a house has already been searched and everything that can be gleaned about the alleged shooter will be looked into. Interviews with students, parents and teachers will need to take place along with other duties that make up a very time consuming investigation. The idea is to avoid speculation and the spreading of false information.There've been 320 school shootings this year, so this broadcast looks not only at the public safety aspects but also the spiritual aspects.

Solid Steps Radio
#458 Honoring Our Veterans - With Guests Richard Schmidt And Micah Porter 11/8/24

Solid Steps Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 48:41


“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.”‒ Ronald Reagan. On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad welcome a veteran and active military man to honor veterans for Veterans Day. Joining the guys are TopGun instructor and 13 year Navy pilot and instructor Micah Porter and retired Marine Corp Richard Schmidt. Vietnam Veteran Lance Corporal Richard Schmidt: -Gulf Co. 9th Marines 1968-69 -M-60 Machine Gunner 0331 at Operation Dewey Canyon in Vietnam; -Purple Heart recipient and Presidential Unit Citation recipient; -Shot multiple times in combat and retired by the Marine Corps due to injuries. -Currently serves as a Chaplain. Lieutenant Colonel Micah Porter: -21 years of military service -13 years active duty Navy, 8 years Air Force Reserves -Flew the F/A-18 Super Hornet & F-16 Viper during multiple combat deployments. -TOPGUN graduate class 02-11 -Strike Fighter Tactics & Weapons School Instructor 2011-2013 -US Navy's West Coast fighter pilot of the year 2010 -US Navy's West coast weapons school instructor of the year 2013 -Weapons School Liaison to Naval Special Warfare Development Group AKA Seal Team 6 2012-2013

Crosstalk America from VCY America
AI & Transhumanism

Crosstalk America from VCY America

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 53:28


Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is the speaker on the weekly TV program, Prophecy Focus and the radio broadcast, Prophecy Unfolding. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of acting sheriff of Milwaukee County until his retirement. Dr. Schmidt began by noting how totally dependent we are today on technology where basically everything has a technology nexus and the explosion we're seeing during this information age of technology.He pointed to the ultra-rich who are driving the AI agenda with their end-goal to become gods. It sounds ridiculous until you realize these individuals don't believe in a biblical worldview, therefore they want to find immortality, omniscience and omnipotence through technology. At the same time they seek to de-throne the one true God of the Bible as Satan sought to do.So what is artificial intelligence? ChatBox, which many people use, is one example. When people use this to buy a particular product, in the corner of the screen, a little box might pop up trying to engage you in conversation. That's not a human being, that's artificial intelligence at work.The ten levels of artificial intelligence include:One rule or knowledge-based systems. Context-based artificial intelligenceNarrow domain or expert artificial intelligenceRational artificial intelligence-Development of extremely complicated systems Self aware artificial intelligenceArtificial general intelligenceArtificial super intelligenceTranscendence AICosmic AIGod-like AI

Crosstalk America from VCY America
AI & Transhumanism

Crosstalk America from VCY America

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 53:00


Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is the speaker on the weekly TV program, Prophecy Focus and the radio broadcast, Prophecy Unfolding. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of acting sheriff of Milwaukee County until his retirement. --Dr. Schmidt began by noting how totally dependent we are today on technology where basically everything has a technology nexus and the explosion we're seeing during this information age of technology.--He pointed to the ultra-rich who are driving the AI agenda with their end-goal to become gods. It sounds ridiculous until you realize these individuals don't believe in a biblical worldview, therefore they want to find immortality, omniscience and omnipotence through technology. At the same time they seek to de-throne the one true God of the Bible as Satan sought to do.--So what is artificial intelligence-- ChatBox, which many people use, is one example. When people use this to buy a particular product, in the corner of the screen, a little box might pop up trying to engage you in conversation. That's not a human being, that's artificial intelligence at work.--The ten levels of artificial intelligence include---One rule or knowledge-based systems. -Context-based artificial intelligence-Narrow domain or expert artificial intelligence-Rational artificial intelligence-Development of extremely complicated systems -Self aware artificial intelligence-Artificial general intelligence-Artificial super intelligence-Transcendence AI-Cosmic AI-God-like AI

Crosstalk America
AI & Transhumanism

Crosstalk America

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 53:28


Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is the speaker on the weekly TV program, Prophecy Focus and the radio broadcast, Prophecy Unfolding. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of acting sheriff of Milwaukee County until his retirement. Dr. Schmidt began by noting how totally dependent we are today on technology where basically everything has a technology nexus and the explosion we're seeing during this information age of technology.He pointed to the ultra-rich who are driving the AI agenda with their end-goal to become gods. It sounds ridiculous until you realize these individuals don't believe in a biblical worldview, therefore they want to find immortality, omniscience and omnipotence through technology. At the same time they seek to de-throne the one true God of the Bible as Satan sought to do.So what is artificial intelligence? ChatBox, which many people use, is one example. When people use this to buy a particular product, in the corner of the screen, a little box might pop up trying to engage you in conversation. That's not a human being, that's artificial intelligence at work.The ten levels of artificial intelligence include:One rule or knowledge-based systems. Context-based artificial intelligenceNarrow domain or expert artificial intelligenceRational artificial intelligence-Development of extremely complicated systems Self aware artificial intelligenceArtificial general intelligenceArtificial super intelligenceTranscendence AICosmic AIGod-like AI

Crosstalk America
Hamas Attacks Israel: One Year Later

Crosstalk America

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 53:00


Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is the speaker on the weekly TV program, Prophecy Focus and the radio broadcast, Prophecy Unfolding. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of acting sheriff of Milwaukee County until his retirement. He's authored several books including- Are You Going to a Better Place--, Daniel's Gap Paul's Mystery, Tribulation to Triumph- The Olivet Discourse, Globalism- The Great World Consumption and Artificial Intelligence- Transhumanism and the De-evolution of Democracy.--As many Crosstalk listeners know, Hamas, an Islamic terror organization, launched a brutal attack on the nation of Israel on October 7th of 2023. It was called Israel's 9-11. It was the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust. The barbaric slaughter of men, women and children turned the stomach of the world as Hamas carried out their rampage. --In response, the prime minister of Israel declared war. It was the first time that the Israeli Security Cabinet voted to go to war against an enemy since the Yom Kippur War of 1973.--Attacks have continued against Israel from Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis. Even this morning, one year later, alarms sounded once again as Hamas launched a missile barrage against central Israel. Then, in the face of all this, anti-Israel rallies have been staged blaming Israel for causing the attack against itself on October 7th. U.N. resolutions have come against Israel and now nations are threatening an arms embargo against them.

Crosstalk America from VCY America
Hamas Attacks Israel: One Year Later

Crosstalk America from VCY America

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 53:29


Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is the speaker on the weekly TV program, Prophecy Focus and the radio broadcast, Prophecy Unfolding. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of acting sheriff of Milwaukee County until his retirement. He's authored several books including: Are You Going to a Better Place?, Daniel's Gap Paul's Mystery, Tribulation to Triumph: The Olivet Discourse, Globalism: The Great World Consumption and Artificial Intelligence: Transhumanism and the De-evolution of Democracy.As many Crosstalk listeners know, Hamas, an Islamic terror organization, launched a brutal attack on the nation of Israel on October 7th of 2023. It was called Israel's 9-11. It was the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust. The barbaric slaughter of men, women and children turned the stomach of the world as Hamas carried out their rampage. In response, the prime minister of Israel declared war. It was the first time that the Israeli Security Cabinet voted to go to war against an enemy since the Yom Kippur War of 1973.Attacks have continued against Israel from Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis. Even this morning, one year later, alarms sounded once again as Hamas launched a missile barrage against central Israel. Then, in the face of all this, anti-Israel rallies have been staged blaming Israel for causing the attack against itself on October 7th. U.N. resolutions have come against Israel and now nations are threatening an arms embargo against them.

Crosstalk America from VCY America
Hamas Attacks Israel: One Year Later

Crosstalk America from VCY America

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 53:00


Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is the speaker on the weekly TV program, Prophecy Focus and the radio broadcast, Prophecy Unfolding. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of acting sheriff of Milwaukee County until his retirement. He's authored several books including- Are You Going to a Better Place--, Daniel's Gap Paul's Mystery, Tribulation to Triumph- The Olivet Discourse, Globalism- The Great World Consumption and Artificial Intelligence- Transhumanism and the De-evolution of Democracy.--As many Crosstalk listeners know, Hamas, an Islamic terror organization, launched a brutal attack on the nation of Israel on October 7th of 2023. It was called Israel's 9-11. It was the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust. The barbaric slaughter of men, women and children turned the stomach of the world as Hamas carried out their rampage. --In response, the prime minister of Israel declared war. It was the first time that the Israeli Security Cabinet voted to go to war against an enemy since the Yom Kippur War of 1973.--Attacks have continued against Israel from Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis. Even this morning, one year later, alarms sounded once again as Hamas launched a missile barrage against central Israel. Then, in the face of all this, anti-Israel rallies have been staged blaming Israel for causing the attack against itself on October 7th. U.N. resolutions have come against Israel and now nations are threatening an arms embargo against them.

Crosstalk America
Hamas Attacks Israel: One Year Later

Crosstalk America

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 53:29


Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is the speaker on the weekly TV program, Prophecy Focus and the radio broadcast, Prophecy Unfolding. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of acting sheriff of Milwaukee County until his retirement. He's authored several books including: Are You Going to a Better Place?, Daniel's Gap Paul's Mystery, Tribulation to Triumph: The Olivet Discourse, Globalism: The Great World Consumption and Artificial Intelligence: Transhumanism and the De-evolution of Democracy.As many Crosstalk listeners know, Hamas, an Islamic terror organization, launched a brutal attack on the nation of Israel on October 7th of 2023. It was called Israel's 9-11. It was the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust. The barbaric slaughter of men, women and children turned the stomach of the world as Hamas carried out their rampage. In response, the prime minister of Israel declared war. It was the first time that the Israeli Security Cabinet voted to go to war against an enemy since the Yom Kippur War of 1973.Attacks have continued against Israel from Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis. Even this morning, one year later, alarms sounded once again as Hamas launched a missile barrage against central Israel. Then, in the face of all this, anti-Israel rallies have been staged blaming Israel for causing the attack against itself on October 7th. U.N. resolutions have come against Israel and now nations are threatening an arms embargo against them.

Crosstalk America
News Roundup and Comment

Crosstalk America

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024 53:00


Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is an author. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of Acting Sheriff of Milwaukee County until his retirement. --Randy Melchert is an attorney, a school administrator, a researcher, a consultant and a member of the VCY America Board of Directors. --This Crosstalk opened up with breaking news that presidential candidate R.F.K. Junior is suspending his campaign while remaining on the ballot.--Some of the other stories analyzed by Randy and Dr. Schmidt included-----Outside the Chicago convention center, former presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy was told that he had to have a certain kind of opinion for him to be present. ----Chris Cuomo calls out the control of the elite over the entire process on the floor of the Democratic convention.----In one of several audio clips, V.P. Kamala Harris makes her case, -for the people.-----Harris describes her desire to provide America with an opportunity economy that ends the housing shortage and protects Social Security and Medicare.----Harris believes America can't be prosperous unless Americans are fully allowed to make their own decisions about their lives, particularly on matters of -heart and home.-----The Bureau of Labor revised down its wildly inflated job numbers for the year through the month of March.----The three-committee impeachment inquiry of the House released a report earlier this week finding that President Biden has -engaged in impeachable conduct,- including an -abuse of power- when he was vice-president and -obstruction of justice- as president.

Crosstalk America
News Roundup and Comment

Crosstalk America

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024 53:00


Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is an author. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of Acting Sheriff of Milwaukee County until his retirement. --Randy Melchert is an attorney, a school administrator, a researcher, a consultant and a member of the VCY America Board of Directors. --This Crosstalk opened up with breaking news that presidential candidate R.F.K. Junior is suspending his campaign while remaining on the ballot.--Some of the other stories analyzed by Randy and Dr. Schmidt included-----Outside the Chicago convention center, former presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy was told that he had to have a certain kind of opinion for him to be present. ----Chris Cuomo calls out the control of the elite over the entire process on the floor of the Democratic convention.----In one of several audio clips, V.P. Kamala Harris makes her case, -for the people.-----Harris describes her desire to provide America with an opportunity economy that ends the housing shortage and protects Social Security and Medicare.----Harris believes America can't be prosperous unless Americans are fully allowed to make their own decisions about their lives, particularly on matters of -heart and home.-----The Bureau of Labor revised down its wildly inflated job numbers for the year through the month of March.----The three-committee impeachment inquiry of the House released a report earlier this week finding that President Biden has -engaged in impeachable conduct,- including an -abuse of power- when he was vice-president and -obstruction of justice- as president.

Crosstalk America from VCY America
News Roundup and Comment

Crosstalk America from VCY America

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 53:00


Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is an author. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of Acting Sheriff of Milwaukee County until his retirement. --Randy Melchert is an attorney, a school administrator, a researcher, a consultant and a member of the VCY America Board of Directors. --This Crosstalk opened up with breaking news that presidential candidate R.F.K. Junior is suspending his campaign while remaining on the ballot.--Some of the other stories analyzed by Randy and Dr. Schmidt included-----Outside the Chicago convention center, former presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy was told that he had to have a certain kind of opinion for him to be present. ----Chris Cuomo calls out the control of the elite over the entire process on the floor of the Democratic convention.----In one of several audio clips, V.P. Kamala Harris makes her case, -for the people.-----Harris describes her desire to provide America with an opportunity economy that ends the housing shortage and protects Social Security and Medicare.----Harris believes America can't be prosperous unless Americans are fully allowed to make their own decisions about their lives, particularly on matters of -heart and home.-----The Bureau of Labor revised down its wildly inflated job numbers for the year through the month of March.----The three-committee impeachment inquiry of the House released a report earlier this week finding that President Biden has -engaged in impeachable conduct,- including an -abuse of power- when he was vice-president and -obstruction of justice- as president.

Crosstalk America from VCY America
News Roundup and Comment

Crosstalk America from VCY America

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 53:00


Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is an author. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of Acting Sheriff of Milwaukee County until his retirement. --Randy Melchert is an attorney, a school administrator, a researcher, a consultant and a member of the VCY America Board of Directors. --This Crosstalk opened up with breaking news that presidential candidate R.F.K. Junior is suspending his campaign while remaining on the ballot.--Some of the other stories analyzed by Randy and Dr. Schmidt included-----Outside the Chicago convention center, former presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy was told that he had to have a certain kind of opinion for him to be present. ----Chris Cuomo calls out the control of the elite over the entire process on the floor of the Democratic convention.----In one of several audio clips, V.P. Kamala Harris makes her case, -for the people.-----Harris describes her desire to provide America with an opportunity economy that ends the housing shortage and protects Social Security and Medicare.----Harris believes America can't be prosperous unless Americans are fully allowed to make their own decisions about their lives, particularly on matters of -heart and home.-----The Bureau of Labor revised down its wildly inflated job numbers for the year through the month of March.----The three-committee impeachment inquiry of the House released a report earlier this week finding that President Biden has -engaged in impeachable conduct,- including an -abuse of power- when he was vice-president and -obstruction of justice- as president.

Crosstalk America from VCY America
News Roundup and Comment

Crosstalk America from VCY America

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 53:28


Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is an author. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of Acting Sheriff of Milwaukee County until his retirement. Randy Melchert is an attorney, a school administrator, a researcher, a consultant and a member of the VCY America Board of Directors. This Crosstalk opened up with breaking news that presidential candidate R.F.K. Junior is suspending his campaign while remaining on the ballot.Some of the other stories analyzed by Randy and Dr. Schmidt included:--Outside the Chicago convention center, former presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy was told that he had to have a certain kind of opinion for him to be present. --Chris Cuomo calls out the control of the elite over the entire process on the floor of the Democratic convention.--In one of several audio clips, V.P. Kamala Harris makes her case, "for the people."--Harris describes her desire to provide America with an opportunity economy that ends the housing shortage and protects Social Security and Medicare.--Harris believes America can't be prosperous unless Americans are fully allowed to make their own decisions about their lives, particularly on matters of "heart and home."--The Bureau of Labor revised down its wildly inflated job numbers for the year through the month of March.--The three-committee impeachment inquiry of the House released a report earlier this week finding that President Biden has "engaged in impeachable conduct," including an "abuse of power" when he was vice-president and "obstruction of justice" as president.

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DNC Convention Coverage Day 4

Crosstalk America

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 53:00


Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is an author. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of Acting Sheriff of Milwaukee County until his retirement. --Randy Melchert is an attorney, a school administrator, a researcher, a consultant and a member of the VCY America Board of Directors.--Randy began the broadcast with some historical background on presidential elections, particularly in the days when campaigns were not -made for TV- but rather, were often battled through the newspapers. He also reminded listeners not to forget about the Senate seats, House seats and state legislature seats up for grabs. Remember, it was state legislatures that closed churches during COVID, so it's important to be engaged with those elections as well.--Governor Tim Walz accepted the nomination for Vice President of the U.S. last evening. Dr. Schmidt commented on the problems that are inherent in what the governor said as he spoke about the things he accomplished in Minnesota, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg who claims Republicans are selling -darkness-, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx refusing to prosecute protesters and Oprah Winfrey choosing emotion over substance.--Crosstalk callers let their thoughts be known as well.

Crosstalk America
News Roundup and Comment

Crosstalk America

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 53:28


Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is an author. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of Acting Sheriff of Milwaukee County until his retirement. Randy Melchert is an attorney, a school administrator, a researcher, a consultant and a member of the VCY America Board of Directors. This Crosstalk opened up with breaking news that presidential candidate R.F.K. Junior is suspending his campaign while remaining on the ballot.Some of the other stories analyzed by Randy and Dr. Schmidt included:--Outside the Chicago convention center, former presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy was told that he had to have a certain kind of opinion for him to be present. --Chris Cuomo calls out the control of the elite over the entire process on the floor of the Democratic convention.--In one of several audio clips, V.P. Kamala Harris makes her case, "for the people."--Harris describes her desire to provide America with an opportunity economy that ends the housing shortage and protects Social Security and Medicare.--Harris believes America can't be prosperous unless Americans are fully allowed to make their own decisions about their lives, particularly on matters of "heart and home."--The Bureau of Labor revised down its wildly inflated job numbers for the year through the month of March.--The three-committee impeachment inquiry of the House released a report earlier this week finding that President Biden has "engaged in impeachable conduct," including an "abuse of power" when he was vice-president and "obstruction of justice" as president.

Crosstalk America
DNC Convention Coverage Day 4

Crosstalk America

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 53:00


Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is an author. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of Acting Sheriff of Milwaukee County until his retirement. --Randy Melchert is an attorney, a school administrator, a researcher, a consultant and a member of the VCY America Board of Directors.--Randy began the broadcast with some historical background on presidential elections, particularly in the days when campaigns were not -made for TV- but rather, were often battled through the newspapers. He also reminded listeners not to forget about the Senate seats, House seats and state legislature seats up for grabs. Remember, it was state legislatures that closed churches during COVID, so it's important to be engaged with those elections as well.--Governor Tim Walz accepted the nomination for Vice President of the U.S. last evening. Dr. Schmidt commented on the problems that are inherent in what the governor said as he spoke about the things he accomplished in Minnesota, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg who claims Republicans are selling -darkness-, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx refusing to prosecute protesters and Oprah Winfrey choosing emotion over substance.--Crosstalk callers let their thoughts be known as well.

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DNC Convention Coverage Day 4

Crosstalk America from VCY America

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 53:28


Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is an author. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of Acting Sheriff of Milwaukee County until his retirement. Randy Melchert is an attorney, a school administrator, a researcher, a consultant and a member of the VCY America Board of Directors.Randy began the broadcast with some historical background on presidential elections, particularly in the days when campaigns were not "made for TV" but rather, were often battled through the newspapers. He also reminded listeners not to forget about the Senate seats, House seats and state legislature seats up for grabs. Remember, it was state legislatures that closed churches during COVID, so it's important to be engaged with those elections as well.Governor Tim Walz accepted the nomination for Vice President of the U.S. last evening. Dr. Schmidt commented on the problems that are inherent in what the governor said as he spoke about the things he accomplished in Minnesota, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg who claims Republicans are selling "darkness", Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx refusing to prosecute protesters and Oprah Winfrey choosing emotion over substance.Crosstalk callers let their thoughts be known as well.

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DNC Convention Coverage Day 4

Crosstalk America from VCY America

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 53:00


Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is an author. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of Acting Sheriff of Milwaukee County until his retirement. --Randy Melchert is an attorney, a school administrator, a researcher, a consultant and a member of the VCY America Board of Directors.--Randy began the broadcast with some historical background on presidential elections, particularly in the days when campaigns were not -made for TV- but rather, were often battled through the newspapers. He also reminded listeners not to forget about the Senate seats, House seats and state legislature seats up for grabs. Remember, it was state legislatures that closed churches during COVID, so it's important to be engaged with those elections as well.--Governor Tim Walz accepted the nomination for Vice President of the U.S. last evening. Dr. Schmidt commented on the problems that are inherent in what the governor said as he spoke about the things he accomplished in Minnesota, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg who claims Republicans are selling -darkness-, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx refusing to prosecute protesters and Oprah Winfrey choosing emotion over substance.--Crosstalk callers let their thoughts be known as well.

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DNC Convention Coverage Day 4

Crosstalk America from VCY America

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 53:00


Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is an author. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of Acting Sheriff of Milwaukee County until his retirement. --Randy Melchert is an attorney, a school administrator, a researcher, a consultant and a member of the VCY America Board of Directors.--Randy began the broadcast with some historical background on presidential elections, particularly in the days when campaigns were not -made for TV- but rather, were often battled through the newspapers. He also reminded listeners not to forget about the Senate seats, House seats and state legislature seats up for grabs. Remember, it was state legislatures that closed churches during COVID, so it's important to be engaged with those elections as well.--Governor Tim Walz accepted the nomination for Vice President of the U.S. last evening. Dr. Schmidt commented on the problems that are inherent in what the governor said as he spoke about the things he accomplished in Minnesota, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg who claims Republicans are selling -darkness-, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx refusing to prosecute protesters and Oprah Winfrey choosing emotion over substance.--Crosstalk callers let their thoughts be known as well.

Crosstalk America
DNC Convention Coverage Day 4

Crosstalk America

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 53:28


Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is an author. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of Acting Sheriff of Milwaukee County until his retirement. Randy Melchert is an attorney, a school administrator, a researcher, a consultant and a member of the VCY America Board of Directors.Randy began the broadcast with some historical background on presidential elections, particularly in the days when campaigns were not "made for TV" but rather, were often battled through the newspapers. He also reminded listeners not to forget about the Senate seats, House seats and state legislature seats up for grabs. Remember, it was state legislatures that closed churches during COVID, so it's important to be engaged with those elections as well.Governor Tim Walz accepted the nomination for Vice President of the U.S. last evening. Dr. Schmidt commented on the problems that are inherent in what the governor said as he spoke about the things he accomplished in Minnesota, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg who claims Republicans are selling "darkness", Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx refusing to prosecute protesters and Oprah Winfrey choosing emotion over substance.Crosstalk callers let their thoughts be known as well.

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DNC Convention Coverage Day 3

Crosstalk America

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 53:00


Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries.--Tony Kinnett is an investigative columnist with the Daily Signal and a former award-winning teacher and administrator.--Tony kicked things off with commentary from Chicago as he brought listeners a better picture as to what's really occurring at the convention vs. what he referred to as social media hubbub.--He described how the perimeter was pierced and there's been chaos at particular times and he's not sure that it will calm down before the end of the week. What surprised him the most is that the Chicago police aren't coddling protesters, many of whom have been pro-Palestinian. As of broadcast time, accurate arrest numbers were not available.--Tony described the convention as a pep rally whose strategy, -...is to amp up everyone in the Democratic base on good vibes and feelings while trying to portray a unity message as well as an outsider candidate message.- Overall, between the two conventions he sees a far greater discipline on the Republican side and a far greater emotionalism on the Democrat side that hasn't been targeted in a specific point of usefulness. - -Dr. Schmidt then followed with comments that focused on audio clips from Michelle Obama's speech dealing with hope and unity. In one clip she referred to the opposition as she mentioned the banning of books, in-vitro fertilization, shutting down the Department of Education, supposedly demonizing children for who they are and other points that as Dr. Schmidt noted simply didn't communicate a unifying message.

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DNC Convention Coverage Day 3

Crosstalk America from VCY America

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 53:00


Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries.--Tony Kinnett is an investigative columnist with the Daily Signal and a former award-winning teacher and administrator.--Tony kicked things off with commentary from Chicago as he brought listeners a better picture as to what's really occurring at the convention vs. what he referred to as social media hubbub.--He described how the perimeter was pierced and there's been chaos at particular times and he's not sure that it will calm down before the end of the week. What surprised him the most is that the Chicago police aren't coddling protesters, many of whom have been pro-Palestinian. As of broadcast time, accurate arrest numbers were not available.--Tony described the convention as a pep rally whose strategy, -...is to amp up everyone in the Democratic base on good vibes and feelings while trying to portray a unity message as well as an outsider candidate message.- Overall, between the two conventions he sees a far greater discipline on the Republican side and a far greater emotionalism on the Democrat side that hasn't been targeted in a specific point of usefulness. - -Dr. Schmidt then followed with comments that focused on audio clips from Michelle Obama's speech dealing with hope and unity. In one clip she referred to the opposition as she mentioned the banning of books, in-vitro fertilization, shutting down the Department of Education, supposedly demonizing children for who they are and other points that as Dr. Schmidt noted simply didn't communicate a unifying message.

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DNC Convention Coverage Day 3

Crosstalk America from VCY America

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 53:28


Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries.Tony Kinnett is an investigative columnist with the Daily Signal and a former award-winning teacher and administrator.Tony kicked things off with commentary from Chicago as he brought listeners a better picture as to what's really occurring at the convention vs. what he referred to as social media hubbub.He described how the perimeter was pierced and there's been chaos at particular times and he's not sure that it will calm down before the end of the week. What surprised him the most is that the Chicago police aren't coddling protesters, many of whom have been pro-Palestinian. As of broadcast time, accurate arrest numbers were not available.Tony described the convention as a pep rally whose strategy, "...is to amp up everyone in the Democratic base on good vibes and feelings while trying to portray a unity message as well as an outsider candidate message." Overall, between the two conventions he sees a far greater discipline on the Republican side and a far greater emotionalism on the Democrat side that hasn't been targeted in a specific point of usefulness. Dr. Schmidt then followed with comments that focused on audio clips from Michelle Obama's speech dealing with hope and unity. In one clip she referred to the opposition as she mentioned the banning of books, in-vitro fertilization, shutting down the Department of Education, supposedly demonizing children for who they are and other points that as Dr. Schmidt noted simply didn't communicate a unifying message.

Crosstalk America from VCY America
DNC Convention Coverage Day 3

Crosstalk America from VCY America

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 53:00


Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries.--Tony Kinnett is an investigative columnist with the Daily Signal and a former award-winning teacher and administrator.--Tony kicked things off with commentary from Chicago as he brought listeners a better picture as to what's really occurring at the convention vs. what he referred to as social media hubbub.--He described how the perimeter was pierced and there's been chaos at particular times and he's not sure that it will calm down before the end of the week. What surprised him the most is that the Chicago police aren't coddling protesters, many of whom have been pro-Palestinian. As of broadcast time, accurate arrest numbers were not available.--Tony described the convention as a pep rally whose strategy, -...is to amp up everyone in the Democratic base on good vibes and feelings while trying to portray a unity message as well as an outsider candidate message.- Overall, between the two conventions he sees a far greater discipline on the Republican side and a far greater emotionalism on the Democrat side that hasn't been targeted in a specific point of usefulness. - -Dr. Schmidt then followed with comments that focused on audio clips from Michelle Obama's speech dealing with hope and unity. In one clip she referred to the opposition as she mentioned the banning of books, in-vitro fertilization, shutting down the Department of Education, supposedly demonizing children for who they are and other points that as Dr. Schmidt noted simply didn't communicate a unifying message.

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DNC Convention Coverage Day 2

Crosstalk America from VCY America

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 53:28


Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is an author. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of Acting Sheriff of Milwaukee County until his retirement. Randy Melchert is a school administrator, a researcher, a consultant and a member of the VCY America Board of Directors.Last evening, Randy had the opportunity to attend the DNC and he was fascinated by what he saw and heard. He noted how businesses near the United Center were boarded up for security reasons, the availability of prayer rooms (including a gender neutral prayer room) and the push toward no limits for elective abortion. He also talked about the following:How Scripture was being used selectively. Debating policy vs. demonizing policy. President Biden spoke about ending hate but what about the violent language on the left that's generated violence?Street preachers getting the Gospel out in a hostile environment.When Dr. Schmidt took the microphone he discussed the following:Why he thinks President Biden's speech was pushed past prime time. Hillary Clinton hinting at the idea that the Democrats are following the rule of law. V.P. candidate J.D. Vance and his comments about law enforcement while speaking in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear's comments concerning abortion and more.The program wrapped up with comments from the listening audience.

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DNC Convention Coverage Day 2

Crosstalk America from VCY America

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 53:00


Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is an author. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of Acting Sheriff of Milwaukee County until his retirement. --Randy Melchert is a school administrator, a researcher, a consultant and a member of the VCY America Board of Directors.--Last evening, Randy had the opportunity to attend the DNC and he was fascinated by what he saw and heard. He noted how businesses near the United Center were boarded up for security reasons, the availability of prayer rooms -including a gender neutral prayer room- and the push toward no limits for elective abortion. --He also talked about the following---How Scripture was being used selectively. -Debating policy vs. demonizing policy. -President Biden spoke about ending hate but what about the violent language on the left that's generated violence---Street preachers getting the Gospel out in a hostile environment.--When Dr. Schmidt took the microphone he discussed the following---Why he thinks President Biden's speech was pushed past prime time. -Hillary Clinton hinting at the idea that the Democrats are following the rule of law. -V.P. candidate J.D. Vance and his comments about law enforcement while speaking in Kenosha, Wisconsin. -Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear's comments concerning abortion and more.--The program wrapped up with comments from the listening audience.

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DNC Convention Coverage Day 2

Crosstalk America from VCY America

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 53:00


Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is an author. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of Acting Sheriff of Milwaukee County until his retirement. --Randy Melchert is a school administrator, a researcher, a consultant and a member of the VCY America Board of Directors.--Last evening, Randy had the opportunity to attend the DNC and he was fascinated by what he saw and heard. He noted how businesses near the United Center were boarded up for security reasons, the availability of prayer rooms -including a gender neutral prayer room- and the push toward no limits for elective abortion. --He also talked about the following---How Scripture was being used selectively. -Debating policy vs. demonizing policy. -President Biden spoke about ending hate but what about the violent language on the left that's generated violence---Street preachers getting the Gospel out in a hostile environment.--When Dr. Schmidt took the microphone he discussed the following---Why he thinks President Biden's speech was pushed past prime time. -Hillary Clinton hinting at the idea that the Democrats are following the rule of law. -V.P. candidate J.D. Vance and his comments about law enforcement while speaking in Kenosha, Wisconsin. -Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear's comments concerning abortion and more.--The program wrapped up with comments from the listening audience.

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DNC Convention Coverage Day 1

Crosstalk America from VCY America

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 53:00


Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is an author. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of Acting Sheriff of Milwaukee County until his retirement. --Randy Melchert is a school administrator, a researcher, a consultant and a member of the VCY America Board of Directors. --Randy began this preview day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago by providing listeners with interesting historical information concerning political conventions over the past century plus. --Next up was Dr. Schmidt who noted that, -...the DNC is looking to allegedly cause progress for America.- This would be highlighted tonight by speakers such as President Biden, Jill Biden and Hillary Clinton. --So exactly what do they mean by -progress--- Dr. Schmidt indicated that the Democrats will lay out their agenda, things that will be in total contrast to what was seen at the Republican convention. So he believes a particular word will dominate the DNC and that is -socialism-. --Since socialism features numerous entitlements and giveaways, Dr. Schmidt then asked, -Who's going to pay for all this-- How big is the national debt going to be-- How much inflation is this going to potentially cause--- Later in the broadcast, Randy explained from Scripture why the concept of socialism simply doesn't work.--As you review this Crosstalk, you'll hear Dr. Schmidt as he described some key items that he believes will come out that have recently changed concerning the opinion of Vice President Harris. This includes fracking, her stand on border security, private health insurance and taxing of tips.

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DNC Convention Coverage Day 1

Crosstalk America from VCY America

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 53:00


Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is an author. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of Acting Sheriff of Milwaukee County until his retirement. --Randy Melchert is a school administrator, a researcher, a consultant and a member of the VCY America Board of Directors. --Randy began this preview day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago by providing listeners with interesting historical information concerning political conventions over the past century plus. --Next up was Dr. Schmidt who noted that, -...the DNC is looking to allegedly cause progress for America.- This would be highlighted tonight by speakers such as President Biden, Jill Biden and Hillary Clinton. --So exactly what do they mean by -progress--- Dr. Schmidt indicated that the Democrats will lay out their agenda, things that will be in total contrast to what was seen at the Republican convention. So he believes a particular word will dominate the DNC and that is -socialism-. --Since socialism features numerous entitlements and giveaways, Dr. Schmidt then asked, -Who's going to pay for all this-- How big is the national debt going to be-- How much inflation is this going to potentially cause--- Later in the broadcast, Randy explained from Scripture why the concept of socialism simply doesn't work.--As you review this Crosstalk, you'll hear Dr. Schmidt as he described some key items that he believes will come out that have recently changed concerning the opinion of Vice President Harris. This includes fracking, her stand on border security, private health insurance and taxing of tips.

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DNC Convention Coverage Day 1

Crosstalk America from VCY America

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 53:29


Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is an author. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of Acting Sheriff of Milwaukee County until his retirement. Randy Melchert is a school administrator, a researcher, a consultant and a member of the VCY America Board of Directors. Randy began this preview day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago by providing listeners with interesting historical information concerning political conventions over the past century plus. Next up was Dr. Schmidt who noted that, "...the DNC is looking to allegedly cause progress for America." This would be highlighted tonight by speakers such as President Biden, Jill Biden and Hillary Clinton. So exactly what do they mean by "progress"? Dr. Schmidt indicated that the Democrats will lay out their agenda, things that will be in total contrast to what was seen at the Republican convention. So he believes a particular word will dominate the DNC and that is "socialism". Since socialism features numerous entitlements and giveaways, Dr. Schmidt then asked, "Who's going to pay for all this? How big is the national debt going to be? How much inflation is this going to potentially cause?" Later in the broadcast, Randy explained from Scripture why the concept of socialism simply doesn't work.As you review this Crosstalk, you'll hear Dr. Schmidt as he described some key items that he believes will come out that have recently changed concerning the opinion of Vice President Harris. This includes fracking, her stand on border security, private health insurance and taxing of tips.

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Israel on High Alert

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 53:00


Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He's the speaker on the weekly TV program, Prophecy Focus and the radio broadcast, Prophecy Unfolding. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of Acting Sheriff of Milwaukee County until his retirement. He has authored several books including- Are You Going to a Better Place--, Daniel's Gap Paul's Mystery, Tribulation to Triumph- The Olivet Discourse, Globalism- The Great World Consumption and Artificial Intelligence- Transhumanism and the De-evolution of Democracy. --Pastor Schmidt brought a biblical perspective to two major items in the news--the new Kamala Harris-Tim Walz presidential team and the tensions between Israel and Iran. In the latter case, he discusses how biblical prophecy shows God is not through with the nation of Israel and how they will eventually turn to Christ as at the present time they are serving God in unbelief.--So will there be a hostage deal or cease-fire-- What are we to make of the tunnels found in Rafah-- While rockets fired at Israel are being taken out by their -Iron Dome-, is all of this tension setting the stage for the Ezekiel 38-39 war-- These and other questions were answered, while listeners were given their chance to respond to this situation that Crosstalk continues to watch closely.

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Israel on High Alert

Crosstalk America from VCY America

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 53:29


Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He's the speaker on the weekly TV program, Prophecy Focus and the radio broadcast, Prophecy Unfolding. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of Acting Sheriff of Milwaukee County until his retirement. He has authored several books including: Are You Going to a Better Place?, Daniel's Gap Paul's Mystery, Tribulation to Triumph: The Olivet Discourse, Globalism: The Great World Consumption and Artificial Intelligence: Transhumanism and the De-evolution of Democracy. Pastor Schmidt brought a biblical perspective to two major items in the news--the new Kamala Harris/Tim Walz presidential team and the tensions between Israel and Iran. In the latter case, he discusses how biblical prophecy shows God is not through with the nation of Israel and how they will eventually turn to Christ as at the present time they are serving God in unbelief.So will there be a hostage deal or cease-fire? What are we to make of the tunnels found in Rafah? While rockets fired at Israel are being taken out by their "Iron Dome", is all of this tension setting the stage for the Ezekiel 38-39 war? These and other questions were answered, while listeners were given their chance to respond to this situation that Crosstalk continues to watch closely.

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Israel on High Alert

Crosstalk America from VCY America

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 53:00


Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He's the speaker on the weekly TV program, Prophecy Focus and the radio broadcast, Prophecy Unfolding. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of Acting Sheriff of Milwaukee County until his retirement. He has authored several books including- Are You Going to a Better Place--, Daniel's Gap Paul's Mystery, Tribulation to Triumph- The Olivet Discourse, Globalism- The Great World Consumption and Artificial Intelligence- Transhumanism and the De-evolution of Democracy. --Pastor Schmidt brought a biblical perspective to two major items in the news--the new Kamala Harris-Tim Walz presidential team and the tensions between Israel and Iran. In the latter case, he discusses how biblical prophecy shows God is not through with the nation of Israel and how they will eventually turn to Christ as at the present time they are serving God in unbelief.--So will there be a hostage deal or cease-fire-- What are we to make of the tunnels found in Rafah-- While rockets fired at Israel are being taken out by their -Iron Dome-, is all of this tension setting the stage for the Ezekiel 38-39 war-- These and other questions were answered, while listeners were given their chance to respond to this situation that Crosstalk continues to watch closely.

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RNC Convention Coverage – Day 2

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 53:00


Greg Sindelar is the CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Their mission is to promote and defend liberty, personal responsibility, and free enterprise in Texas and the nation by educating and affecting policymakers and the Texas public policy debate with academically sound research and outreach.--Dr. Richard Schmidt is the Pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and the founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is an author. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of Acting Sheriff of Milwaukee County until his retirement.--Congressman Tom Tiffany represents Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District which includes Northern and Western Wisconsin. He was first elected to this seat in a special election in 2020 having served previously in the Wisconsin Assembly and Senate. He serves on the Committee on Natural Resources and also on the Committee of the Judiciary including, Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security as well as Immigration and Citizenship.--Yesterday the Convention focused on the theme -Make America Wealthy Again- in regards to the escalating inflation every American is feeling at the grocery store, at the gas pump, and in everyday purchases. Today, the theme is -Make America Safe Again.---During the course of the program, Greg Sindelar, Dr. Richard Schmidt and Rep. Tom Tiffany were engaged with questions regarding their take on what is happening at the RNC, Trump's pick of J.D. Vance, America's future, the attempted assassination, and border security.

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RNC Convention Coverage – Day 2

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 53:00


Greg Sindelar is the CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Their mission is to promote and defend liberty, personal responsibility, and free enterprise in Texas and the nation by educating and affecting policymakers and the Texas public policy debate with academically sound research and outreach.--Dr. Richard Schmidt is the Pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and the founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is an author. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of Acting Sheriff of Milwaukee County until his retirement.--Congressman Tom Tiffany represents Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District which includes Northern and Western Wisconsin. He was first elected to this seat in a special election in 2020 having served previously in the Wisconsin Assembly and Senate. He serves on the Committee on Natural Resources and also on the Committee of the Judiciary including, Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security as well as Immigration and Citizenship.--Yesterday the Convention focused on the theme -Make America Wealthy Again- in regards to the escalating inflation every American is feeling at the grocery store, at the gas pump, and in everyday purchases. Today, the theme is -Make America Safe Again.---During the course of the program, Greg Sindelar, Dr. Richard Schmidt and Rep. Tom Tiffany were engaged with questions regarding their take on what is happening at the RNC, Trump's pick of J.D. Vance, America's future, the attempted assassination, and border security.

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RNC Convention Coverage – Day 2

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 53:29


Greg Sindelar is the CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Their mission is to promote and defend liberty, personal responsibility, and free enterprise in Texas and the nation by educating and affecting policymakers and the Texas public policy debate with academically sound research and outreach.Dr. Richard Schmidt is the Pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and the founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is an author. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of Acting Sheriff of Milwaukee County until his retirement.Congressman Tom Tiffany represents Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District which includes Northern and Western Wisconsin. He was first elected to this seat in a special election in 2020 having served previously in the Wisconsin Assembly and Senate. He serves on the Committee on Natural Resources and also on the Committee of the Judiciary including, Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security as well as Immigration and Citizenship.Yesterday the Convention focused on the theme "Make America Wealthy Again" in regards to the escalating inflation every American is feeling at the grocery store, at the gas pump, and in everyday purchases. Today, the theme is "Make America Safe Again."During the course of the program, Greg Sindelar, Dr. Richard Schmidt and Rep. Tom Tiffany were engaged with questions regarding their take on what is happening at the RNC, Trump's pick of J.D. Vance, America's future, the attempted assassination, and border security.

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RNC Convention Coverage – Day 1

Crosstalk America from VCY America

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 53:29


Dr. Richard Schmidt is the Pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and the founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is an author. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of Acting Sheriff of Milwaukee County until his retirement.Dr. Neal Jackson is the Pastor of Beulah Baptist Church in Bennett, NC and a North Carolina Legislator representing the 78th House District.The program opened with breaking news from this morning that a federal judge in Florida dismissed the criminal classified documents case that was brought against Donald J. Trump.Jim interviewed Schmidt during the first half regarding security at the RNC, Schmidt's personal reaction to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the challenges of open air venues, and who might be at fault for the security failure at Trump's rally. Schmidt's bottom line through all of these issues unfolding is that everyone needs Jesus Christ.Jim played two audio clips from rally attendees who shared their first-hand accounts of what happened. These witnesses both describe seeing a man on a roof with a rifle minutes prior to the shots being fired.During the course of this program, news broke that Trump has chosen 39-year-old J.D. Vance from Ohio as his Vice President. Also, more news broke that RFK Jr. is to receive Secret Service protection. Lastly, it was announced that Donald Trump has received enough convention delegate votes to become the official GOP presidential nominee.Jim brought Jackson on during the remaining half of the program. Jackson shared his reaction to the J.D. Vance pick and his reaction to the attempted assassination. Trump gave "God alone" the credit for sparing his life.

Crosstalk America from VCY America
RNC Convention Coverage – Day 1

Crosstalk America from VCY America

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 53:00


Dr. Richard Schmidt is the Pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and the founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is an author. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of Acting Sheriff of Milwaukee County until his retirement.--Dr. Neal Jackson is the Pastor of Beulah Baptist Church in Bennett, NC and a North Carolina Legislator representing the 78th House District.--The program opened with breaking news from this morning that a federal judge in Florida dismissed the criminal classified documents case that was brought against Donald J. Trump.--Jim interviewed Schmidt during the first half regarding security at the RNC, Schmidt's personal reaction to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the challenges of open air venues, and who might be at fault for the security failure at Trump's rally. Schmidt's bottom line through all of these issues unfolding is that everyone needs Jesus Christ.--Jim played two audio clips from rally attendees who shared their first-hand accounts of what happened. These witnesses both describe seeing a man on a roof with a rifle minutes prior to the shots being fired.--During the course of this program, news broke that Trump has chosen 39-year-old J.D. Vance from Ohio as his Vice President. Also, more news broke that RFK Jr. is to receive Secret Service protection. Lastly, it was announced that Donald Trump has received enough convention delegate votes to become the official GOP presidential nominee.--Jim brought Jackson on during the remaining half of the program. Jackson shared his reaction to the J.D. Vance pick and his reaction to the attempted assassination. Trump gave -God alone- the credit for sparing his life.

Crosstalk America from VCY America
RNC Convention Coverage – Day 1

Crosstalk America from VCY America

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 53:00


Dr. Richard Schmidt is the Pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and the founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is an author. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of Acting Sheriff of Milwaukee County until his retirement.--Dr. Neal Jackson is the Pastor of Beulah Baptist Church in Bennett, NC and a North Carolina Legislator representing the 78th House District.--The program opened with breaking news from this morning that a federal judge in Florida dismissed the criminal classified documents case that was brought against Donald J. Trump.--Jim interviewed Schmidt during the first half regarding security at the RNC, Schmidt's personal reaction to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the challenges of open air venues, and who might be at fault for the security failure at Trump's rally. Schmidt's bottom line through all of these issues unfolding is that everyone needs Jesus Christ.--Jim played two audio clips from rally attendees who shared their first-hand accounts of what happened. These witnesses both describe seeing a man on a roof with a rifle minutes prior to the shots being fired.--During the course of this program, news broke that Trump has chosen 39-year-old J.D. Vance from Ohio as his Vice President. Also, more news broke that RFK Jr. is to receive Secret Service protection. Lastly, it was announced that Donald Trump has received enough convention delegate votes to become the official GOP presidential nominee.--Jim brought Jackson on during the remaining half of the program. Jackson shared his reaction to the J.D. Vance pick and his reaction to the attempted assassination. Trump gave -God alone- the credit for sparing his life.

The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee
Doctor's Painful Gout Gone in Weeks! | Dr. Richard Schmidt

The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 39:50


A doctor was able to stop crippling gout that haunted him for years within a matter of weeks. The painful flare-ups vanished quickly and never returned.   What changed for Dr. Richard Schmidt? He began focusing on different protein sources than he was used to. While he never ate heavily processed junk food, his diet did feature what he considered to be healthy sources of protein such as fish and lean meats.   He decided to eliminate them after discovering research showing their ties to inflammatory gout attacks. He now focuses exclusively on plant-based protein sources and has never looked back.   It is a remarkable turnaround for someone who once needed a wheelchair because the gout flare-ups had become so extreme.   Dr. Schmidt is a reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist based in Mountain View, Calif. He also serves on the President's Council of the Physicians Committee.   On This Episode - What causes gout? - How gout is treated - What wasn't working for Dr. Schmidt - Top triggers for gout - Best foods for gout - Dr. Schmidt's fateful trip to Japan - How quickly his symptoms improved after eliminating meat and dairy - Dr. Schmidt's new outlook on life - The need for more research on treating gout with dietary changes - And more!   — — OUR FRIENDS — — Dr. Richard Schmidt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantpowereddoctor — — RESOURCES — — Protein Sources and Risk Study https://bit.ly/GoutProteinStudy — — — Gout Diet Study https://bit.ly/GoutDietStudy2023 — — — Gout Q&A with Dr. Neal Barnard Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uz75VxVfkcY — — EVENTS — — The Power Foods Revolution