Best of 2013 Interviews

Jan Markell and her team review the most important radio programs aired on Understanding the Times in 2013. We play clips from Rep. Michele Bachmann, Dr. Erwin Lutzer, Gary Kah, and many more. We have tried to keep you up to speed on dozens of issues, breaking news, feature stories, and more. Jan, Eric Barger, and producer Larry Kutzler add commentary along the way. Find the stunning book we refer to by Dr. Erwin Lutzer at www.olivetreeviews.org or here

Podcast: Best of 2013 Interviews

Entertaining Spirits Unaware

Jan Markell, Eric Barger, and Jill Martin Rische discuss the normalization of the occult today, even in the church. They target an issue of Christianity Today (magazine) where we are encouraged to reflect on monsters and other dark issues. We carry Eric Barger's excellent book, Entertaining Spirits Unaware: The End-Time Occult Invasion, found here. Jan and Eric then interview American Family Association President Tim Wildmon as to why his organization was called a hate group recently. How far will the secular world go to marginalize Christians and all we stand for? Very far. The Bible predicts it.

Podcast: Entertaining Spirits Unaware

Mormonism: Saving America When it Hangs by a Thread

Jan Markell and her co-hosts Eric Barger and Jill Martin Rische discuss many angles of Mormonism. They are joined by former Mormon,  Pastor Paul Sheldon. They tackle Glenn Beck's recent "Man in the Moon" extravaganza in Salt Lake City which was a combination of patriotism on display with Mormon trappings. At the heart of Mormon theology is the fact that Mormonism will some day save America when it's Constitution and the very existence of the country hangs by a thread. Sheldon gives his story of exiting Mormonism even though he taught at the lay seminary level. Mormonism is riding in on the coattails of high-profile men, something they have never had before. Beck is clearly their first Mormon televangelist, falsely claiming to be a sincere Bible believing Christian. Many items referred to on air can be found in Olive Tree's online category, "As Heard on the Radio"  here.

Podcast: Mormonism: Saving America When it Hangs by a Thread

The New "Confused" Evangelicals

Jan Markell, Eric Barger, and Larry Kutzler all contribute to this program. In part one Eric Barger and Larry Kutzler look at the "new confused evangelicals." These new evangelicals are rejecting sound doctrine, eternity, and salvation in favor of social justice, environmental concerns, and earthly thinking. In reality, could it be this new movement is merely an update of the old liberalism that decimated the formerly evangelical mainline churches and seminaries over a century ago? Learn who some of the leaders are as Barger and Kutzler play many examples that illustrate how the new confused evangelicals are betraying their namesake -- and the Bible. Then, host Jan Markell offers a bold commentary on the outrages being perpetrated on Americans by her corrupt leadership today.

Find resources mentioned on the program in our online bookstore:
- Paul Smith's powerful must-read book for discerning Christians, The New Evangelicalism: The New World Order
- Eric Barger's informative expose' booklet Where Are Evangelicals Heading?
- Barger's seminar teaching DVD "The Errors of the Emergent Church"

Podcast: The New "Confused" Evangelicals

Islam: The Hammer of Judgment on America?

Jan Markell and co-host Eric Barger quiz former Muslim Brotherhood operative Walid Shoebat about a dozen topics including the love the Left has for Islam, the real reason behind the Benghazi disaster, Hillary Clinton's embarrassing testimony last January and the purpose of the mission there, and the strange Clinton/Abedin/Weiner relationship. Jan asks Walid if Barack Obama is perceived as a Muslim in the Islamic world. Walid then reveals the tie to Wahabbist Islam and the Obama family and the troubling associations of Obama's brother Malik. Obama glorifies his Islamic terror associations and heritage and denounces his Christian side and Shoebat explains why. Shoebat states that the church is being fooled by Islam and that Islam is infiltrating the church through devious means. The three discuss many of those efforts including "The Common Word", Chrislam, and more. Find Shoebat's book, "The Case for Islamophobia: Jihad by the Sword--America's Final Warning," here. Note: this ministry is not in complete eschatological agreement with Shoebat but his warnings concerning Islam must be taken seriously!

Podcast: Islam: The Hammer of Judgment on America?

Verdict on Wycliffe and Muslim Friendly Translations, Doctor on ObamaCare, and Gay Athletes

Jan Markell opens with a short interview of a rep from Christian Medical & Dental Association, Dr. David Stevens, on ObamaCare. Our lives are going to change radically soon and not for the good. Learn many of the details including a Christian perspective . Then Eric Barger brings an update on the Muslim-friendly Bible controversy with Wycliffe Bible Translators. He talks to Georges Houssney about the World Evangelical Alliance conclusion on the issue. Then Jan discusses the Jason Collins/Chris Broussard sports and cultural conundrum issue with tennis star and radio host David Wheaton.
* Click Here for Resources and Links mentioned during the Wycliffe/WEA segment in this program.

Podcast: Verdict on Wycliffe and Muslim Friendly Translations, Doctor on ObamaCare, and Gay Athletes

Five Munites with the CULTIST at Your Door

Eric Hosts "Understanding the Times" Radio on 2/4/2012 (and featured again in Eric's Email Update on May 16, 2013)  Answering the Cultists at Your Door (and more!) (Guest: author, Ed Decker)

What do you say when the cultists come to your door? And what about the millions of church attendees who are just trusting in their own righteousness for salvation? We are to be ready with an answer for everyone and Barger and Decker help you do that. Decker was a Mormon for many years and Barger was into the pop music scene before salvation. This program is designed to equip the saints. Get more infor HERE.

Podcast: Five Minutes with the CULTIST at Your Door

Is Being a Christian Now a Crime?

Jan Markell's first guest is Joel Rosenberg for the April 20-21, 2013 edition. The two run over some Mideast and end-time issues and also discuss his new book, Damascus Countdown. Then Jan and Eric Barger discuss a report coming out of the U.S. Army Reserve that calls evangelicals "religious extremists" along with al-Qaida. Has the battle for faith begun? Jan and Eric close discussing the intensification of the Emergent movement. Jay Bakker, son of Jim and Tammy, has brought a spotlight on the heretical movement again. Click here to find Eric's DVD, "The Errors of the Emergent Church."

Podcast: Is Being a Christian Now a Crime?

Are You A Faith Defender?

In this inspirational message Eric Barger challenges listeners to be witnesses and also implores us to be defenders of the faith "which was once delivered unto the saints."

Eric defines somewhat foreign words like "apologetics" and "polemics" and gives ideas on how we might best present the truth of the Gospel and also ascertain what is authentic, historical Christianity.

Secure your copy of "Are You A Faith Defender?" on either audio CD or DVD (complete with all of Eric's PowerPoint visuals) by visiting http://www.ericbarger.com/tasstore/info.pgs/faith.defender.info.htm.

Podcast: Are You A Faith Defender?

Divorced From Church: How Apostasy is Scattering the Sheep

Are you concerned about the spiritual condition of your church?

Perhaps you’ve gone from church to church and wonder is there a body , a pastor, a church who is dedicated to follow God’s truth in your community?

Maybe you are one of the “Refugee Remnant” who doesn’t fit anymore because you keep troubling those around you with minor details – like following the Bible? If so, then you need to know that you are not alone.

If you have traversed the land in search of a church that holds firmly to the Word of God (not just in lip service) and, if you’ve perhaps just given up and have resigned yourself to just stay at home rather than just be disappointed or disillusioned again and again, then this edition of Take A Stand! Radio may be particularly important for you.

Today, we’re going to play the soundtrack from Eric Barger's challenging DVD message “Divorced From Church: How Apostasy is Scattering the Sheep.” Tune in for an up front discussion of this growing end-time problem.

Podcast: Divorced From Church: How Apostasy is Scattering the Sheep