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There was more from the never ending news cycle; news that's important to be seen from a Christian perspective. Sitting in for Jim Schneider, Dalton Windsor had much to present. Here's a sample of stories that were aired:--President Trump started his day in North Carolina to survey the situation surrounding those who suffered last year due to Hurricane Helene. He will head to Los Angeles and then Nevada. --Trump said on Truth Social that Governor Newsom refused to sign the Water Restoration Declaration that was put before him that would have allowed millions of gallons of water from excess rain and snow melt from the north to flow daily into many parts of California, including the areas that are currently burning in a virtually apocalyptic way.--California Democrats blocked a Republican amendment to add 1 billion dollars in wildfire prevention funding to the state's 2.5 billion dollar wildfire recovery bill during a simple procedural vote.--President Trump spoke to the World Economic Forum in Davos where he gave an America first presentation.--A news poll says 77% of Canadians want an immediate election to deal with Trump's tariff threat. --President Trump signed pardons for imprisoned pro-life Christians.--President Trump announced a purge of over 1,000 Biden appointees. --Former National Security Advisor John Bolton as well as Dr. Fauci have had their security details removed.

Mark Krikorian is a nationally recognized expert on immigration issues serving as the Executive Director of Center for Immigration Studies. They are an independent, non-partisan research organization examining and critiquing the impact of immigration on the United States. He has testified numerous times before Congress and has published articles in many outlets.On Monday, January, 20th, at 12 noon Eastern Time, immediate security changes were brought to bear on the U.S. border crisis as the open border policies of the Biden/Harris administration were brought to a decisive halt. The app used to secure appointments to enter the U.S. illegally was disabled.Hundreds of those who entered our nation illegally and that committed additional illegal acts have already been apprehended for deportation, including MS13 gang members and murder suspects.The result of all this? Fox News has reported that border encounters are said to be 35% lower than the final 3 days of the Biden/Harris administration.Mark noted that this decisive action is a refreshing change from the first Trump administration when they weren't prepared. He described that administration as like the dog who caught the car and didn't quite know how to proceed. He went on to note that because of this, it's almost better that Trump lost in 2020 because now his new administration is prepared. In fact, the nation itself is more ready to accept what Trump wants to do after seeing what Biden's anti-border administration was capable of doing.Whenever Mark appears on Crosstalk, much gets covered and this program was no exception. Mark commented on the Alien Enemies Act, the Laken Riley Act and much more.

Reverend Jim Harden is president and CEO of CompassCare Pregnancy Services in New York.Today is the 52nd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision that brought about abortion on demand. Fast forward to today and we see that according to numberofabortions.com, since that day there have been more than 66.4 million abortions in the U.S. That equals approximately 20% of the current U.S. population that's been wiped out.Yes, the Dobbs decision has been released reversing Roe, but that sent the issue back to the states. Unfortunately, as Rev. Harden pointed out, this has caused abortions to increase. As this has taken place, many states, in their attempts to regulate abortion on their own, are literally enshrining the sanctioning of taking the life of the pre-born in their constitutions.The movement against life is not only targeting the pre-born but also those who are advocates for life. This includes pregnancy care centers and those who stand outside abortion centers and plead with women not to kill their pre-born children.In fact, Reverend Harden's care center was victim to an attack and the perpetrators have yet to be caught.This program featured discussion concerning many points of interest related to this topic including lawsuits against CompassCare Pregnancy Services, audio of Senator Josh Hawley grilling attorney general nominee Pam Bondi, abortion amendment news in Virginia, aborted babies being burned to produce energy and more. Callers wrapped up the broadcast with their thoughts.

Tom DeWeese is President of American Policy Center. Tom is one of the nation's leading advocates of individual liberty, free enterprise, private property rights, personal privacy, back-to-basics education and American sovereignty and independence and protecting our Constitutionally-guaranteed rights.After his inauguration as 47th president yesterday, Donald Trump wasted no time in signing numerous executive orders. Some that were dealt with on this broadcast included the U.S. departure from the Paris Climate Treaty, declaring a national energy emergency, termination of the electrical vehicle mandate, reopening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, separation from the World Health Organization and securing our borders. Outside of those executive orders, Tom also commented on other issues that require vigilance by citizens, our elected officials, as well as the need for a clear vision by our president. After all, the global 'left' continues to use various tactics to subvert our president. For example, Tom commented on who's advising the president, the California wildfires, a controversial plan to cut sunlight in order to combat global warming, a convention of states to amend the Constitution and more.

Mat Staver is Founder and Chairman of Liberty Counsel. Mat is a constitutional attorney with three landmark cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. He is an author and the host of the radio broadcasts Faith & Freedom and Freedom's Call.Just a few hours ago Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States of America. Listen to hear his oath and several other audio clips.President Trump gave very stirring remarks in his Inaugural Address about the executive actions being taken today and a change of course from what we've experienced over the last four years. He proclaimed, "The golden age of America begins right now."Just minutes before the changeover of the presidency, The Daily Caller reported news that President Biden pardoned 5 family members: his brother Frank, his brother James, James' wife Sara Biden, his sister Valerie Owens and her husband John Owens. These are connected to Hunter Biden's business dealings with overseas partners.Early this morning many woke up to the news that in his final hours in office, President Biden issued pardons to Anthony Fauci, retired General Mark Milley, Liz Cheney and other members of the House Select Committee on January 6th. Pardons also were given to police officers who testified before this committee.Listen to here Mat Staver's comments on today's happenings and their impact on our nation.

From the L.A. wildfires to the inauguration and much more, Jim had much to present on this edition of the Round-Up. Stories included:--Israel convened its cabinet today to vote on the hostage cease-fire deal with Hamas. While some are celebrating it as a victory for Hamas, many Israelis are remaining uneasy.--Some of the terrorists who will be released due to the Israel/Hamas hostage deal will be sent to Judea and Samaria as well as eastern Jerusalem, contrary to the promises that were made earlier to the ministers.--President Biden extended for another year the executive order declaring a state of emergency at Judea and Samaria. This order enables the imposition of sanctions on settlers whom the administration defines as violent.--The U.N. has blocked aid to Gaza in order to fake a famine.--Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass cut tens of millions from the Los Angeles Fire Department months before the county fires erupted. We now have video of numerous Los Angeles Fire Department officials warning that the steep cuts could impact disastrous response. 21 days before the Palisades fire broke out, Los Angeles fire personnel jammed into the L.A. fire commission meeting with a dire warning about the consequences of the budget cuts. --Firefighters responded only 44 minutes after a prominent Pacific Palisades resident called 9-1-1 on Tuesday morning, January 7th, by which time the Palisades fire had begun burning out of control from high winds according to local residents.--Los Angeles residents are suing a California utility company for allegedly causing the deadly Eaton fire.

News broke yesterday of a hostage release deal combined with an Israel/Hamas cease-fire to take place in 3 phases. Israel National News was reporting that Hamas was making new demands while Israel's Prime Minister accused Hamas of reneging on parts of the Gaza cease-fire agreement in a bid to extort last minute concessions. He reportedly demanded that all details be finalized before taking a vote of the security cabinet.To present the latest news on this very fluid situation was Rick DeYoung. Rick is co-host of Prophecy Today, CEO of Shofar Communications, a graduate of Word of Life Bible Institute. Rick is also the son of Dr. Jimmy DeYoung Sr.Rick communicated that the hostage deal appears to be in the final stages. It's going before the Israeli cabinet tomorrow to be approved. So at this point there is excitement in the air with the hope that there's an end in sight and possibly a return to normalcy.Rick indicated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has had to "walk the line" between the pressure to make a deal and bring the hostages home while also balancing security and deterrence for Israel's overall population. That last point is a concern due to the large number of terrorists Israel would have to release under any deal. Keep in mind, as Rick also noted, Israel has been trying to end Hamas because Israel feels it no longer can be secure if Hamas is in control. So a deal could allow Hamas to retain some power.Overall, Rick believes the time is right for a deal, particularly with President-elect Trump about to take the reins in the U.S., as he's shown that he's a supporter of Israel.

Just before we get to our main topic, as announced a couple hours before the program, a hostage release deal combined with an Israel-Hamas cease fire reportedly has been reached. Donald Trump put out on Truth Social: "We have a deal for the hostages in the Middle East. They will be released shortly. Thank You." He said, "This EPIC ceasefire agreement could have only happened as a result of our Historic Victory in November, as it signaled to the entire World that my Administration would seek Peace and negotiate deals to ensure the safety of all Americans, and our Allies. I am thrilled American and Israeli hostages will be returning home to be reunited with their families and loved ones." Since being elected to a second term, Donald Trump warned that the hostages must be returned prior to his coming into office. President Trump indicated a week ago he had negotiators in Israel. At the same time, President Biden is taking credit for the announcement.On today's program we want to take you to the Senate hearing room yesterday as Pete Hegseth, the nominee for Secretary of Defense, was on the hotseat. His opening statement was an arousing one and was interrupted by protestors 3 times. Mr. Hegseth testified of his faith in Jesus Christ and the change that has taken place in his life since. Many of you may have not heard his opening and some of the questions, so we want to bring this to you.Senate switchboard number: (202) 224-3121

Alex Newman is an award-winning international freelance journalist, author, researcher, educator and consultant. He is senior editor for The New American. He's co-author of Crimes of the Educators, author of Deep State: The Invisible Government Behind the Scenes and author of, Indoctrinating Our Children to Death. He's also the founder of Liberty Sentinel.The threats against the framework of America are very real, from without and also from within. Just look at the active sabotage taking place as some are trying to subvert the stated actions of President-elect Donald Trump. Then there are those attempting to collapse our constitutional republic with their attempts at socialism, mobocracy and lawlessness. Then there's the pressure to surrender our sovereignty to international bodies for reasons of so-called, global good, while behind such efforts lurks global control.While many may choose to hit the "snooze button" and surrender to such efforts, Alex has instead chosen to sound the alarm over what's taking place. Listen to this edition of Crosstalk and hear the proof as he delves into aspects of this topic that include China's cyber program, Chinese control of the Panama Canal, China's concerns over U.S. interests in Greenland, the North American union, Venezuela, Biden and illegal immigrants, what's going on with the deep state and much more.

It's no surprise as believers that we often face challenges and trials. After all, Jesus said, "These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." Nonetheless, sometimes our trials are very intense and this can make us feel overwhelmed. However, we're not alone in this as some of the heroes of the faith had similar feelings. Appearing on Crosstalk to relate such biblical instances to our lives today was John Stamper. John is a professional coach and former public school teacher who left his career because of the enormous conflict between his beliefs and what he was required to teach. He graduated from home school and achieved a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, Special Education, P.E. and Health along with a master's in Leadership and Sports Management. He was interviewed in reference to his most recent book, Courage to Stand: Profiles of Enduring Faith.John defined courage as the willingness to act despite fear and the obstacles in front of us. So why do some stand why others crumble? Where is your walk with the Lord? Do you have the courage to be used by Him as a doer and not just a hearer? Gain insights to these and other questions as John describes 9 different profiles of people ranging from biblical heroes to modern individuals who through enduring faith experienced God's presence in profound ways.

There is no shortage of current events to report. Here is a sampling of what Jim shared with us:• Trump gets unconditional discharge sentence for felony case• Multiple stories and audio clips regarding the wildfires in Los Angeles County• Multiple stories regarding the incoming Trump administration• The growing influence of Islam in the U.K.• US sends Ukraine $500M: final package before President Joe Biden leaves office• Ohio teacher awarded $450K settlement after resignation over pronoun dispute• ...and several more.Listen to be informed, share with others, pray for America, and be a witness for Christ before it's too late.

Sometimes we do things that are unconventional in the talk show world and that's okay because we are distinctively Christian. We seek to glorify God, to honor His Word, to see lost souls come to Christ, to edify believers, to be both salt and light, and to be the watchman who will issue a warning when trouble is seen. What you choose to do with the information then becomes your responsibility.We see a nation in crisis. We have just come off a very contentious election with candidates representing polar opposites. We presently have multiple wildfires in California causing so much loss and devastation. At least 5 lives have been lost and tens of thousands are fleeing their homes. Many are praying for both containment and for rain.Earlier today was the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, the nation's 39th President. Last night as President-elect Trump was set to visit the Capitol, the Daily Wire reports that U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man near the Grant Memorial who claimed to have napalm in his car. Napalm is a highly flammable substance. According to one source, he apparently was trying to light it on fire.There have been assassination attempts and great hostility. Grooming is going on of our nation's children both in schools and various media platforms. Our nation appears to be confused as to the definition of terms that we've known since the beginning of time such as "marriage," "male" and "female."Anti-Semitism has been spreading on university campuses with a growing anti-Israel sentiment. Listen to hear callers from around the nation share a Scripture verse for America and a couple sentences as to why they feel it is needed for today.

The transition to President Donald Trump is underway and today we'll give you a glimpse into some of the matters going on.Yesterday on Crosstalk we took you back to the U.S. Capitol concerning the election of Mike Johnson as speaker of the House. You heard his acceptance speech and map going forward. We then catapulted to Monday, January 6th to the Certification Vote of the Electors which passed without incident.The House then went to work yesterday on passing the Lakin Riley Act which would deport illegal aliens who commit violent crimes against American citizens. Amazingly 159 Democrats in the House voted against this.Also yesterday, President Trump addressed the nation by holding his first press conference since being certified. Today, we're going to share this press conference. Time will not permit us to carry all the Q&A, but it will give you a glimpse of where he's headed and what's going on behind the scenes. Listen to the program and you can hear firsthand what unfolded

Last Friday on the first day of the new 119th Congress, Speaker Mike Johnson was confirmed. Today we'll share the address made by Speaker Johnson, we'll hear the oaths of office taken by the Speaker and the House members, and then we'll jump to January 6th and the certification of the electoral vote, which is the final step leading up to the Inauguration on January 20th.While all of this has been occurring, the Biden-Harris Administration has not been idle. We'll share about some current events and the continued efforts to subvert or tarnish Donald Trump as he enters the Presidency.

Dr. Erwin Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church where he served as the senior pastor for 36 years. He is the speaker on the Running to Win radio broadcast and an award-winning author. Some of his titles include We Will Not Be Silenced, The Eclipse of God, When a Nation Forgets God, and The Cross in the Shadow of the Crescent. He's with us today discussing his book One Minute After You Die, a title with more than 700,000 copies in print.As we start the New Year, many of us look for new beginnings, new opportunities, and new resolutions. We think of vibrancy and all that we want to get accomplished during the year. Very few enter a new year thinking about death. Yet, death comes to all. It is critically important that we understand that death is not the end.As our guest today has written, "For some, death is the beginning of unending bliss. For others, it will be unending despair. Either you will be enjoying a personal welcome from Christ or you will be catching your first glimpse of gloom as you have never known it. One minute after you die, you will either be elated or terrified. And it will be too late to reroute your travel plans. Your future will be irrevocably fixed and eternally unchangeable." What can we expect one minute after we die?As we begin this New Year of 2025, it is critical for each of us to consider our own eternal destiny and to be a witness to others who also must come to this realization.

It was the first 'News Round-Up' of the year and it was jam-packed with news items. Here's a sample from those that Jim selected for broadcast:--Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has officially been re-elected.--The FBI said at a press conference yesterday that there are no additional suspects in the Islamic terrorist attack at the New Orleans French Quarter. --Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser leveled a series of broadsides at Mayor LaToya Cantrell's administration a day after the deadly attack in New Orleans, injecting a sharp, political tone into the governmental response to the New Year's Day tragedy. --Investigators are pouring over hundreds of hours of surveillance footage to learn what led up to the deadly New Orleans attack. President Biden and the first lady will head to New Orleans on Monday to meet with the family and community members that have been impacted by this event.--On December 20th, the Brooklyn Friday sermon by Imam Hassan Akbar indicated that Islam will enter every single home on the face of the planet. Jim provided audio.--Allstate CEO Tom Wilson ignited a firestorm after the company released a video statement ahead of the postponed Sugar Bowl saying, "Our prayers went to victims and their families. We also need to be strong together by overcoming an addiction to divisiveness and negativity. Join Allstate working in local communities all across America to amplify the positive, increase trust and accept people's imperfections and differences. Together we win."

Usama Dakdok is the founder of the Straight Way of Grace Ministry. He is the speaker on the daily radio broadcast, Revealing the Truth About Islam. Born and raised in Egypt, Usama learned about Islam just as every other student does in a Muslim country. He also studied for a university degree in Egypt which included the study of Sharia, which is Islamic law. He first came to America in 1992. With his knowledge of Islam he founded The Straight Way of Grace Ministry. Usama speaks fluent Arabic and has translated the Qur'an into English. He's the author of Exposing the Truth about the Qur'an and Exposing the Truth About Jihad and the booklets, The Violent Truth about Islam and The Straight Way to Eternal Life. For many years Usama has traveled the country to equip the church to minister to Muslims and to warn Americans about the deceptive methods being used that lead many into the cult of Islam.On Monday's Crosstalk, Jim interviewed Frank Gaffney, founder of the Center for Security Policy. While discussing national security threats against the U.S., Jim referenced an article from Newsmax that came out this past Sunday. In the article, terrorists were calling for New Year's Eve attacks to take place on a global scale. Jim emphasized that this didn't mean they would happen but that there was a call for such activity to happen.Then early on New Year's Day, terrorism struck New Orleans. A man drove a truck into a large crowd. 15 people are said to have been killed with many others injured. The alleged suspect is Shamsud-Din Jabbar.Interestingly, the mayor of New Orleans called this a terrorist attack, yet the FBI initially said it's not.

William J. Federer is a nationally known speaker, historian, author, and president of Amerisearch, Inc. He's the speaker on The American Minute daily broadcast. He has authored numerous books including, America's God and Country Encyclopedia of Quotations, Who is the King in America?, Socialism: The Real History From Plato to the Present - How the Deep State Capitalizes on Crises to Consolidate Control and the newly released, Silence Equals Consent: The Sin of Omission.On Sunday, December 29th, America received the news that former President Jimmy Carter, who served one term from 1977 to 1981, passed away at the age of 100. Born in Plains, Georgia, he graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1946 and married his wife Rosalynn that same year. He returned to the family farm in 1953 and eventually served in the Georgia senate. He was elected governor of Georgia in 1970 and in 1976 he was elected president.Review this edition of Crosstalk as William J. Federer looks at the presidential legacy of Jimmy Carter. This includes some decisions that contributed to a sharp decline in his approval rating as his tenure as president moved along. Some points discussed included: His stance on abortion, the creation of the Department of Education, his giving away of the Panama Canal, the 1978 Camp David Accords, His abandoning of the Shah of Iran, the Iran hostage situation, the 1979 oil embargo, letting globalists fill his cabinet and more.

Frank Gaffney is president of the Institute for the American Future, President & CEO of Save the Persecuted Christians, Vice Chairman for Committee on the Present Danger: China. He is speaker on the Secure Freedom Minute. He also acted as an Assistant Secretary of Defense in the Reagan Pentagon. He is author of The Indictment: Prosecuting the Chinese Communist Party & Friends for Crimes Against America, China, and the World; Sharia: The Threat to America Abridged; Guilty Knowledge: What the US Government Knows about the Vulnerability of the Electric Grid, But Refuses to Fix and additional other titles.Israel is fighting a multi-front war against its Islamic neighbors who seek to wipe her off the face of the earth. Iran seeks to obtain nuclear capability. There's the invasion of Ukraine by Russia along with the threat of North Korea and China.All of these threats raise the question: How secure is the United States? Find out as Jim has Frank comment on the following:Are members of the Chinese People's Liberation Army spread throughout the U.S.?Why are drones making overflights across portions of the nation?Joe Biden: a controlled asset of the Chinese Communist Party?China and control of the Panama Canal.The China/Taiwan conundrum.How bad are the economic challenges facing China? As already noted, China isn't the only threat facing our nation. Hear Frank's expert analysis on those as well, and also hear what listeners had to say, when you review this edition of Crosstalk.

It's the final 'Round-Up' program for 2024 and Jim had a plethora of stories to round out the year. Headlines included:--At one point, consumers on Walmart.com were able to get shirts that were emblazoned with faces that glorified Islamic terrorists. --Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu brought Christmas greetings to the world's Christians, thanking them for their support.--Banners invaded the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison on Christmas Eve claiming that Jesus is Palestinian. --Christmas services received death threats from Muslims in Bangladesh.--Russia launched a massive missile and drone strike targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Christmas. --Archaeologists in Jerusalem revealed an exciting find on Thursday as the Israel Antiquities Authority published images of a dig from the Mount of Olives in which a fourth century A.D. Oil lamp with intricate decorations was found.--A protracted battle for the matter of speaker could delay the certification of president.--Donald Trump says he will take back control of the Panama Canal if U.S. interests are not protected in line with the treaty that was in place under President Carter.--The Biden administration has offered up its approval for a massive wind farm off the coast of Massachusetts as part of its last minute push to boost climate adjacent projects before Donald Trump takes office in less than a month.--The illegal migrant accused of allegedly lighting a subway rider in Brooklyn, New York, on fire has been indicted on murder charges.--DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says child trafficking across the southern border is not his responsibility.