Birth Pangs

Jan Markell and her co-hosts, Eric Barger, Jill Martin Rische, and Executive Producer, Larry Kutzler review the major "birth pang" stories of 2013. For Bible-believing Christians, major stories, particularly as they relate to "signs of the times", exploded. From Israel's isolation to the growing lawlessness, each day welcomed a new story that fit into things predicted in the Bible for the final days. From spying to the betrayal of Israel, it wasn't a good year but these things must happen to a final generation. We don't know we are that generation, but we could be.

Podcast: Birth Pangs

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

Deliver Us From Evil

Jan Markell and co-host Eric Barger talk to Gary Kah. They consider the massive invasion of privacy going on which Kah has been warning of for 25 years. Never has the biblical appeal to "deliver us from evil" been so imperative. The monstrous surveillance effort happening today is prepping the world for the Antichrist and the radio team discusses that. Then Jan gives a commentary on the unbelievable deal struck with Iran last week. America has now totally sold out her best friend and ally, Israel. There are tremendous consequences to this deal.

Podcast: Deliver Us From Evil

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

The Cross in the Crosshairs

Our first topic is "Christian Yoga." Jan Markell and her co-hosts, Eric Barger and Jill Martin Rische, discuss why the two cannot ever blend, although sound bytes are played of one Christian "leader" who thinks they go well together. Then Dr. Emad Shenouda joins Jan to talk about the horrific persecution of Christians in the Middle East. He focuses heavily on the Coptic Christians in Egypt as this is his heritage but the dilemma spans many nations. He is a physician in Iowa who is appealing for prayer on behalf of his brethren.

Podcast: The Cross in the Crosshairs

When a Great Nation Becomes Lawless

Eric Barger and Jan Markell talk to Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) for the entire hour. Lawlessness now defines America from the top down. How does this play into the end-times? They discuss the real story behind Benghazi, Egypt, Middle East Christians, Israel, and more. Who among our leaders are there to hold back the evil that is overtaking America? Rep. Bachmann warns of the coming implosion due to ObamaCare. The invasion of privacy is about to soar as a result of this disaster. Is there any hope? With God, all things are possible.

Podcast: When a Great Nation Becomes Lawless

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

Deliver Us From Evil

Jan Markell and her co-host Eric Barger consider the massive invasion of privacy going on with guest  Gary Kah who has been warning of this for 25 years. Never has the biblical appeal to "deliver us from evil" been so imperative. The monstrous surveillance effort happening today is prepping the world for the Antichrist and the radio team discusses that. Then Jan and  David Fiorazzo, author of Eradicate: Blotting God Out in America, consider the Texas abortion battle with opponents crying "hail Satan" and "God is dead." These are dark times but "the light of the world" remains alive and well and we are His representatives. Find Fiorazzo's book  here.

Podcast: Deliver Us From Evil

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