Nuclear Showdown: How Soon?

Eric Barger opens with Elijah Abraham, a former Muslim. They discuss the Islamic deception going on in America, the identity of ‘Allah,’ and some of the misguided evangelism techniques being used by some in the Church such as “kingdom circles.” Then Jan Markell talks to author Bill Salus about his new book, “Nuclear Showdown in Iran: Revealing the Ancient Prophecy of Elam.” Salus calls this the forgotten prophecy and it could involve a major earthquake, the Bushere nuclear reactor, and more. He feels this could precede the Psalm 83 war. They also discuss the exploding evangelical Christian population in Iran and how this could play into the scenario. Find Salus’ book here. (*Contact info for Elijah Abraham here.)

Podcast: Nuclear Showdown: How Soon?

Apostasy's Results: The Scattering of the Sheep

Jan Markell and Eric Barger discuss the continuing demise of evangelical Christianity (April 27-28, 2013). They alert listeners of another denomination biting the dust due to liberalism and Emergent philosophy. John Haller from the Columbus (Ohio) Bible Prophecy Conference also weighs in on the compromise of this denomination. Also discussed is Barger's recent experience at yet another Emergent-based conference, “Jesus and the Quran,” which promotes the notion that Allah is Jehovah and “Isa” (the Muslim Jesus) is actually Jesus Christ of the Bible. Then Eric updates a story we covered on last week’s "Understanding the Times" program (April 20, 2013) as he interviews Dr. Ron Crews of the Chaplain Alliance for Religious Liberty about the recent U.S. Army Reserve training that called evangelicals "religious extremists." This is the man who broke the story. Order Eric Barger's sobering DVD, "Divorced from Church" here.

Podcast: Apostasy's Results: The Scattering of the Sheep

The Cross in the Shadow of the Crescent

Eric Barger and Jan Markell talk to Dr. Erwin Lutzer about his new book, The Cross in the Shadow of the Crescent.  Dr. Lutzer has hit a home run with his insights into what Islam is up to. This is a wake-up call to the church as well. Lutzer gets into "appeasement" issues by the current administration which are delusional and he talks about other current issues that trouble him concerning Islam, America, and the West. This is no ordinary book or radio discussion on this topic. The inroads of Islam are startling and Jan, Eric and Lutzer reference the warnings of Frank Gaffney, Andrew McCarthy, Clare Lopez, Eric Stakelback, Gen. Boykin, and more. Find Lutzer's book here.

Then White House correspondent Bill Koenig gives his Washington insider report. America is imploding for a reason. What can we do to slow it down?

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Podcast: The Cross in the Shadow of the Crescent

Failure to Translate part 4

In the compelling final installment of "Failure to Translate," hear David Irvine who, after preparing for over a year to go on the mission field with Wycliffe/SIL, abandoned his quest due to the apparent encroachment of overt postmodern thinking in Wycliffe/SIL management. Also featured is Georges Houssney who has taken his fight for sound Bible translations public with a petition asking Wycliffe and others to cease producing so-called "Muslim friendly" Bibles.

Podcast: Failure to Translate part 4

Failure to Translate part 3

Today, Eric Barger interviews journalist, Emily Belz of World Magazine who has been instrumental in shedding light on the problems and fallout surrounding the controversial "Muslim-Friendly" Bible translations issue. Postmodernism is at the root of this mess and Eric points out that the translators are "translating the Bible to make it friendly to the people we're giving it to - instead of translating the Bible to honor the Word of God and to rightly divide the word of truth."

Podcast: Failure to Translate part 3

Failure to Translate part 2

Eric Barger continues to examine the controversial "Muslim-Friendly" Bible translations issue and also discusses the recent revelation that in spite of Rick Warren's recent denials about his personal beliefs, Saddleback Church appears to have joined with Muslim Leaders in a pack known as "King's Way" based on the incorrect assumption that the Allah of Islam is actually Jehovah, God Almighty.

Podcast: Failure to Translate part 2

Failure to Translate part 1

This week on Take A Stand Radio, Eric Barger dissects the growing controversy of "Muslim-Friendly" Bible translations and examines the great responsibility we have to accurately and boldly present the one true Gospel to those lost in the religion of Islam.

Podcast: Failure to Translate part 1

Failure to Translate part 4

In the compelling final installment of "Failure to Translate," hear David Irvine who, after preparing for over a year to go on the mission field with Wycliffe/SIL, abandoned his quest due to the apparent encroachment of overt postmodern thinking in Wycliffe/SIL management. Also featured is Georges Houssney who has taken his fight for sound Bible translations public with a petition asking Wycliffe and others to cease producing so-called "Muslim friendly" Bibles.

Podcast: Failure to Translate part 4

Failure to Translate part 3

Today, Eric Barger interviews journalist, Emily Belz of World Magazine who has been instrumental in shedding light on the problems and fallout surrounding the controversial "Muslim-Friendly" Bible translations issue. Postmodernism is at the root of this mess and Eric points out that the translators are "translating the Bible to make it friendly to the people we're giving it to - instead of translating the Bible to honor the Word of God and to rightly divide the word of truth."

Podcast: Failure to Translate part 3

Failure to Translate part 2

Eric Barger continues to examine the controversial "Muslim-Friendly" Bible translations issue and also discusses the recent revelation that in spite of Rick Warren's recent denials about his personal beliefs, Saddleback Church appears to have joined with Muslim Leaders in a pack known as "King's Way" based on the incorrect assumption that the Allah of Islam is actually Jehovah, God Almighty.

Podcast: Failure to Translate part 2