Stand Up For The Truth Podcast

Mary looks at some headlines and Scriptures to usher in Christmas 2024. For those who may not know much about the Bible but grew up on "A Charlie Brown Christmas", the first half of Luke 2 with it's Caesars, angels, shepherds, parents and baby is at least a little familiar. But what about the 2nd half of that chapter? There is a wonderful lesson tucked in there that last days watchers will appreciate. We also look at the biggest story of 2024, Israel, by the numbers. God is blessing the world through Israel but does anyone take notice? The consolation of Israel is something the prophets longed for; how much more should the church be looking forward to that, via the many unfulfilled prophecies regarding the future tribulation, 2nd coming, and millennium. We also take a look at technology and the big picture on the exponential increase over the last 100 years. Sending 2024 off today, and looking forward to what God has for us in 2025. Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A

Mary welcomes back JB Hixson to close our guests for 2024. The future: everyone prepares for it to some degree, on a personal, temporal level at least. But what about an eternal level? The most important thing someone can do is acknowledge they have an eternal future and prepare for it. Yet so few do. We talk about the importance of prophecy to God, how He has made a way for us to spend eternity with Him, and no amount of existentialism or atheistic soul comfort can change that. We also look at transhumanism and its end game, giving death the slip in favor of living forever contained in the confines of AI, unregenerated and lost forever. Not the kind of utopia anyone should want, but that's deception on a grand scale. But the Bible is trustworthy about all the things that matter most to everyone who ever lived. We take a look at some really pivotal passages in the early ministry of Jesus, and a short list of the mountain peaks of prophecy. Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A

Mary welcomes back David Bowen of Lamb and Lion Ministries to put 2024 in the rear view mirror. While any significant event carries over to the future, putting them in their proper historical place helps us see the big picture. Top headlines of the year, interestingly enough, mostly revolve around Israel, which is prophetic in itself. While the Gentile nations did a lot of voting and maneuvering, it remains to be seen the significance of over 50 elections in Spring of this year. Of course, the big news for the US was mandated election of Donald Trump. We all thought this year had the potential to be filled with surprises, none were more so than November 5. We will also cover various headlines of interest to the church. What will 2025 bring? Time marches on. Jesus is coming, regardless of the headlines or American electoral colleges. And since 2024 isn't over quite yet, who knows what is to come? Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A

A rare Wednesday NEW PODCAST with Crash Connell, featured an engaging and insightful conversation with Pastor Kevin Minske, lead pastor of Christ the Rock Church in De Pere, Wisconsin. With just a week to go before Christmas, Pastor Kevin opened the broadcast with scripture from Romans 1 and a heartfelt prayer, setting the stage for a meaningful discussion. The podcast dove into deep theological topics, addressing some of the most common questions and challenges posed by skeptics. Pastor Kevin shared his perspective on issues such as the existence of evil, moral progress, and the perceived contradictions in the Bible, grounding his answers in scripture and a profound understanding of God’s unchanging nature. Kevin emphasized that apologetics is not about winning debates but about glorifying God and pointing others to the hope found in Jesus Christ. For those wanting to hear more, Christ the Rock Church streams services live every Sunday at 8 a.m. Central Time at ChristTheRockChurch.org, with his teaching series also airing Sundays at 11 a.m. on Q90FM. Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A

Mary chats with theologian, author and speaker Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum. He is one of the foremost authorities on the nation of Israel. He received his BA from Cedarville University, and his Masters of Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary.The completion of his dissertation, Israelology: The Missing Link in Systematic Theology, was the culmination of 13 years of research for which he earned his Ph.D. at New York University in 1989. He has done graduate work studies at the Jewish Theological Seminary in NY and Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is the founder and director of Ariel Ministries, which is dedicated to evangelism of Jewish people and discipleship of Jewish and Gentile believers from a messianic Jewish frame of reference. His testimony as a Messianic Jew goes back to the 1940s when his parents were driven from their home in Poland, ending up eventually in the US after the war. A full version of his conversion is found here. Today we discuss his story as well as the biblical teaching that all of Israel shall be saved. Gentiles often have questions about this very subject because today's churches are not clear on this issue, citing that since Israel is gathered in unbelief since 1948, today's Israel has no prophetic significance. Dr. Fruchtenbaum's teaching on the 5 covenants of Israel and who exactly is in the land clears this up. Dr. Fruchtenbaum has a pre-trib, pre-millennial, dispensational perspective; his teachings help the Gentiles understand the Jewishness of the entire Bible. All of his incredible resources are found here. Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A

Mary chats with Patricia Engler today from Answers in Genesis. She is an apologetics speaker, author, and podcast host for AiG. After 12 years of homeschool and a bachelor of science degree, she backpacked around the world in 180 days documenting how Christian students keep their faith at university. The top takeaways from this research are available in Patricia’s book, Prepare to Thrive: A Survival Guide for Christian Students. Patricia joined AiG–Canada as a speaker, writer, and youth outreach coordinator before transferring to AiG–US in 2022. The same year, she also embarked on a second backpacking journey, this time to research Marxism’s history and consequences in Europe. Both backpacking trips formed the basis for separate teaching series available on Patricia’s blog. Today we discuss that 2nd journey, and how Marxism goes against God's Word and over time leads to totalitarian regimes. Patricia gives us some context for the worldview issues, and the spiritual roots of this humanist religion. How should Christians respond? A thoughtful hour in our daily battle of worldviews. Her latest book, "Modern Marxism: A Guide for Christians in a Woke New World" can be found here. Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A

Mary welcomes back Carl Kerby of Reasons for Hope Ministries, an apologetics ministry that covers many different areas and ways to contend for the faith. In these days of moral ambiguity and outright amorality, the porn industry is one of the most insidious, soul trashing industries under the sun. Statistics regarding the popularity of this pursuit are stunning, having increased tremendously over just the last few years. It is estimated that 28,258 users watch porn every second and 35% of all internet downloads are related to porn; 64% of the 18-24 demographic seek it out on a weekly basis. When you add human trafficking as a supplier, there is clearly no lack of demand and it may never go the other direction. We chat about what families can do to keep it far from their homes and thus honor God in this matter as we are commanded. In the 2nd half, we will talk about a book series from Reasons for Hope that are certainly family friendly and edifying, their "Fascinating Facts" series, and how they would make a great Christmas gift. Homeschooling has enjoyed a wonderful renaissance due to Covid, and ministries have truly stepped up with great resources, Reasons for Hope is no exception. Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A

Today we welcome back Alex Newman to talk about some of the important issues as 2024 draws to a close. First up, the recent UN Climate Summit and his attendance there, things he saw and heard. Does the election of Donald Trump cast a shadow on the globalist Christmas wish list? Or is it business as usual, shaking down the richest nations for trillions to finance their scam? We'll find out what he saw first hand and what the outcome could mean for our bottom line tax bill. Next, we discuss the Trump transition team, not the usual process involving favors to politicians who do favors to get, well, favors in return, but rather, these are non-politicians who are promising to work for us little folk. Who might be confirmed, who might not. Will things get done from day 1? We will break that down with Alex's help. Another topic is the education system and how dissolving the Department of Education might affect our children, taking education back to state control and what that might look like. A full hour of important topics. Follow Us on Rumble

Mary chats with Jeff Childers, an attorney located in Gainesville, Florida. He has been actively involved since March 2020, providing truth, optimism, and hope as the author of the widely read, insightful international blog "Coffee and Covid". He is one of the nation’s leading attorneys standing against unconstitutional mandates invading citizens’ bodily and medical autonomy. Since the 2020 pandemic, Jeff has represented a variety of clients and cases covering many controversial topics. He has managed to get an appellate decision finding that mandatory masking was presumptively unconstitutional, and he also shut down the City of Gainesville’s “vaccinate or terminate” policy as unconstitutional with a first-in-the-nation broad injunction against a vaccine mandate. In addition, his witty and well thought out editorials about the daily news cycle are one of a kind. With an audience of 160,000 and growing, there is always something to glean from him that the "legacy media" is silent on. Today we look at the origins of the C&C blog, his fight against the PREP Act, and a handful of the week's page-turning headlines. Follow Us on Rumble

Time for another batch, bundle, or horde of headlines, whatever term of venery you care to employ. As things settle down around the election outcome, Christians have to be about their Father's business. Has anything changed relative to Bible prophecy? Of course not. Is your heart still burning for the return of Christ even with the fresh air that will probably come in January? We must remember that the more things change, the more they stay the same, so we will look at the globalists who aren't quite in the end zone yet but it's coming. We also look at what is happening in Syria, the Biden Pardon, the surveillance state. All that and more news of the day to help us put our eyes where they belong. Kings and Kingdoms shall all pass away, but there's something about that Name.

Mary chats with teacher, author and prophecy expert Lee Brainard about his deep studies into the Rapture. Lee has some great insights in his book, "Ten Potent Proofs for the Pre-Trib Rapture" and it's all in one short volume. A great resource for those who may be confused by the genuine disdain that the church at large has developed for this viewpoint of late. And what about the incredible way the US has turned a corner on normality with the outcome of November's election? How does that affect the time table for the rapture? After all, the globalists have been in the red zone for a while, now a nationalist has intercepted and is heading things a different direction. Does it matter? Imminency is key of course. Learn more about Israel, dispensationalism, and the rapture with answers for those who oppose the clear teaching of Scripture on this matter. An hour to challenge us all.

PASTOR CLAUDE STAUFFER Mary Danielsen welcomes back Pastor Claude Stauffer of Calvary Chapel of Hope in Amityville, NY. Pastor Claude is one of the best expositors of the entire counsel of Scripture, looking at God's Word in a balanced and detailed lens to help the Christian grow in their faith and in their knowledge of their Saviour. Today we talk about "thanksgiving" - not in a head knowledge way, as a cliche, or a superficial way, but in the very lifestyle that is built upon a heart filled to overflowing with gratitude for what God has done for us. Being thankful is God's will for us - and it is a tremendous witness to a lost and dying world. We should be people of praise and filled with joy even during the darkest hours, because God is good above all (Psalm 107). We will look at Romans 1, where Paul makes a charge that part of the downgrade of mankind is because he lacks gratitude. What a powerful verse that is! We also address anxiety and the place of gratitude in counteracting the negative things we tend to dwell on. Thanksgiving is everyone's favorite holiday, so let's "set the table" of our walk with the Lord being people who are thankful above all. Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise! Let the redeemed of the Lord say so. Pastor Claude's bible commentaries are available here. Shameless plug for swag for our listeners/donors! https://www.redpillprints.com/stand-up-for-the-truth - Thanks for YOUR Support!

We discuss the dangerous and often subtle teachings of the NAR movement, Bethel music, and its problematic influence. What used to be on the fringes of the church is now mainstream, and many are being deceived. The authors of a new book, Counterfeit Kingdom share their concerns and research.

Mary welcomes back researcher and teacher Carl Teichrib, whose studies on transhumanism and transformation of what it means to be human are enlightening and extremely well thought out. Today we get a report on this year's Burning Man Transformational Festival. Lest anyone think it's merely Hippies 3.0, there is so much involved in the microcosm of life that takes place there each year. We will discuss the cooperative salvation/world spirituality that attendees are searching for, and look at the global aspects as well. Then we connect some dots with the Babel account in Genesis 11 and how it relates to the Burning Man mindset. The future is here, as ad execs proclaimed in the 1960s, which is profound on one level and nothing new at all on another, but as Solomon once said, "there is nothing new under the sun." Regardless of the American election outcome, globalists are still scheming and cogitating on the future they themselves have always dreamt of. Carl's book, "Game of Gods", can be found here. Shameless plug for swag for our listeners/donors! https://www.redpillprints.com/stand-up-for-the-truth - Thanks for YOUR Support!

Today we chat with Brady Blevins, Senior Apologist at Watchman Fellowship, an extensive apologetics and cult source that is indispensable for understanding and researching aberrant teachings both within Christendom and outside of it. Which one is more dangerous, within or without? Impossible to say in this age of heresy and apostasy. Today we look at ICC and its aggressive campus proselytizing. Who is Kip McKean? What is his background? How can parents of college students be more aware and prepare their kids for potential cult targeting? We also look at popular Asian cults such as World Mission Society Church of God and Shincheonji. Why do cults flourish in Asian societies to such a level, when one might think their governments would outlaw any expression of religion. As a believer of some duration, it is difficult to understand why anyone would go along with such obvious heresies, but humans being what they are, they are ever searching for a transcendent experience and the community experience to go along with that. A fascinating hour with Dr. Blevins. Shameless plug for swag for our listeners/donors! https://www.redpillprints.com/stand-up-for-the-truth - Thanks for YOUR Support!

[Original airdate: 8/6/24] Mary chats with Holly Varnum of Reasons for Hope in her role as Director of Curriculum Development, writer, editor and proofreader. With a new school year looming, once again we turn our thoughts to how to best educate our kids, in the way that they should go - as individuals made in God's image, male and female. Holly has a love of teaching truth and having a strong biblical worldview. In these times of gender homogenization, what are the hard-wired differences in the brains of men and women? How does acknowledging and living out these differences bring glory to God? Holly has some fascinating insights into our God-given traits and physical characteristics that originate in the brain. In particular, we look at how we learn differently and to celebrate the differences, while the world tries its best to erase them. Thought provoking, mind altering topic! Shameless plug for swag for our listeners/donors! https://www.redpillprints.com/stand-up-for-the-truth - Thanks for YOUR Support!

Dr. JB Hixson Mary welcomes back JB Hixson as we tackle the biblical topic of wisdom, something the world could certainly use a lot more of. Isaiah 33:6 tells us, "Wisdom and knowledge will be the stability of your times, and the strength of salvation. The fear of the Lord is His treasure." Instability and chaos are not the product of wisdom, something that resides with God and is given to His people who desire it. Wisdom was present in creation, before anything was made. Solomon asked for wisdom and it was said that he was the wisest man who ever lived, and yet there was a huge disconnect and he did not finish well. When God gives us wisdom, what do we do with it? We are free moral agents and can accept or reject any of it. But when we desire to be wise and act wisely, we are a blessing, preserved and stable for those around us. The Bible has much to say on this topic in both testaments. The world may see us as fools for Jesus, but we know where we are headed when our days are accomplished, and so we seek to persuade men. Shameless plug for swag for our listeners/donors! https://www.redpillprints.com/stand-up-for-the-truth - Thanks for YOUR Support!

[Original airdate: 6/28/24] We welcome back Kyle Peart and Flynn Huseby of Once Lost Ministries, apologists and evangelists who work tirelessly to bring truth and clarity to those caught up in false teaching. Today we discuss the Catholic faith and the various aspects that are unscriptural: Tradition, relics, sacraments, purgatory, and veneration of Mary. With all the religious aspects, extra-biblical focus and gospel of good works, how is it that a Catholic can never be assured of salvation? There is a lot of busy-ness, as in all religions, but none of it ever seems to produce the fruit of repentance and a biblical understanding of the new birth. We also discuss the ecumenical bent that has long been part of this huge denomination but we have to ask ourselves, to what end? Dominionism, or something more sneaky - the desire to bring all Protestants "home to Rome". A thoughtful discussion that will hopefully open eyes to the vanity of religiousity. Shameless plug for swag for our listeners/donors! https://www.redpillprints.com/stand-up-for-the-truth - Thanks for YOUR Support!

Mary talks with Linda Harvey today of Mission America, a ministry that has always been on the cutting edge of teaching and warning about those things that would destroy the faith of our kids - the lies and the identities that the world says should be important to them. Young people have always been on a search to "find themselves" - more overtly since the 1960s but really, every young person wants to find their place in this world. The devil is always on hand to get them at a critical point in their lives to steer them far from a biblical, Judeo/Christian worldview. This is easily revealed by a simple glance at a public school calendar as the woke agenda pushes LGBTQ and trans awareness days and months on students, and in the SEL agenda. In this installment of Stand Up, we emphasize how to model and teach a real faith, a biblical faith - not their parents' faith but their very own rock solid, biblical faith, by rejecting the paganism the kids are exposed to daily; how to tune out all the crazy lifestyle propaganda and reject the falsehoods. Mom and Dad, God has no grandchildren. Make sure you take them from holding on to your hand, to leading them safely into the Fathers' arms by the power of the Holy Spirit. Shameless plug for swag for our listeners/donors! https://www.redpillprints.com/stand-up-for-the-truth - Thanks for YOUR Support!

On today's headline day we look at the trajectory of antisemitism around the world. It seemed to have taken a bit of a break during the election cycle but nothing has, or will change, the current direction of antisemitism and it will get worse and worse, a tragedy and a pox upon humanity. From Amsterdam to Belgium, from sea to shining sea in the US, here we go again. And we will speak up about it and we will defend Israel with all we have because it represents the heart of God. And yet "evangelical" churches choose the wrong side in so many churches. Then we look at speaking up about bible prophecy, a great evangelical tool that again, many churches refuse to teach or speak up about. Afraid to mention the rapture? You are not alone because more than ever, you will get an eye-roll followed by a denunciation of some historical sort. And the pulpits are silent on yet again another thing. Headlines and more on today's Stand Up for the Truth, speaking the truth about as many things as we can, of import to the church. Shameless plug for swag for our listeners/donors! https://www.redpillprints.com/stand-up-for-the-truth - Thanks for YOUR Support!