Stand Up For The Truth Podcast

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 wi

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 t

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 propa

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 chur

Today, Mary Danielsen talks with Pastor Jeff Solwold of Calvary Chapel of Madison. Jeff's teaching ministry, Upward Call, is a thorough, edifying systematic look at the Scriptures with fresh and encouraging insights to help the listener draw ever closer to the Saviour. Today we look at the role of the pastor, the definition of which is all too often taken from a file drawer job description, or - heaven forbid - an example gleaned from a YouTube channel focused on modern day methodology, often devoid of the Holy Spirit. We understand from Acts 20:28,"Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood." In other words, give attention to and devote thought to, leading like a shepherd - those God has put in your charge, because this flock of yours was purchased with the blood of Jesus. A sobering charge from Paul that pop culture pastors among us should, well, give heed to.   Shameless

Today we welcome back speaker, author, apologist Jay Seegert of The Starting Point Project. Jay speaks to audiences on the evidence for the existence of God, evidence for the inerrancy and Divine inspiration of the Bible, worldviews and our “starting point”; creation vs. evolution, and the ongoing Bible vs. science controversy. In this podcast we chat about the many issues and challenges we continue to face as the worldviews of biblical Christianity and secular humanism clash daily. Is the church prepared for these challenges, and if not, why not? We can always study more of course, but do we prioritize it? How can we do better as we see 2024 wind down, post-election? Of course there are spiritual attacks on our own lives, distracting us from the task at hand. Is it possible to be fluent in prophecy? Cult apologetics? A conversation about all the issues and how to better "apologize" for our faith.     Shameless plug for swag for our listeners/donors! https://www.redpillprints.com/stand-up-for-the-truth -

Mary welcomes back Elijah Abraham, pastor, evangelist and speaker who tirelessly sounds the alarm about the Islamic threat to the church and the world. Today we catch up with his extensive travels to the Eastern hemisphere to spread the gospel and equip pastors to combat the threat of Islam both politically and spiritually. His unique testimony is used by God to show Americans it's getting awfully late on the clock to wake up to the Islamic threat here, there, and everywhere. We discuss his latest travels and how the Lord is working overseas via the gospel. Then we discuss the encroaching Islamization of Europe, particularly in the UK and France, Birmingham and Strasbourg, respectively. An eye-opening hour that might give the church something to ponder when it comes to fear and naivete on a global level.   Shameless plug for swag for our listeners/donors! https://www.redpillprints.com/stand-up-for-the-truth - Thanks for YOUR Support!

Here on Election Day USA we once again as a ministry whole remind the listener that elections have consequences that stretch far into the future. Until we go home to be with Jesus, we must live and do ministry in this world, under some sort of leadership. What will it be America? What will it be, church? We trust God with the outcome, of course - but we have civic responsibilities to uphold. So, a brief look today at the election regarding voting machine integrity. Then we go on to talking about the wider picture of Israel, that prophetic timepiece. Also discussed: a Russia/Iran military pact and how it will affect Israel; the world-changing recent BRICS summit and their closing Manifesto. What is BRICS and should we care in the West? A quick look at the dollar and how it is being weaponized by eastern nations, and then a look at censorship, and that elections have consequences far into the future, should the Lord tarry. Christian, this is the Home Stretch. Make it count.   Shameless plug for swag for our

Mary chats in studio with Robert Meyer, editorial writer for Renew America. Today we take the opportunity to use the full hour to talk about the election and some of the issues facing us collectively as a nation - and as a church in her temporary citizenship. Abortion tops the list, and we look at it from the perspective of the party that deems it the pivotal issue. Why exactly is the abortion demographic so important to the democrats? Half the voting public is women, but not women who are looking to kill their children. Why does the progressive party not get this? Then we chat about Trump and the fear and loathing he engenders on a scale that is wildly out of proportion. This election is, unfortunately, not about issues, but personalities, like a high school class election. Someone has to be the adult in the room, and it's not going to be the progressives. Finally we look at the subject of taxes and how that has to be on the front burner when it comes to what the voters do look at. Closing thoughts at the cl

Mary welcomes Dr. Danny Faulkner of Answers in Genesis to discuss the heavens and all that is in them. The Psalmist tells us that they declare the glory of God - and the God Who made them lives in the believer.  How can that not inspire awe all by itself? As a culture, going from the beginnings of the space race in the 1960s to today's complex telescopic arrays and the Hubble, we know more than ever about the heavens, vast and boundless. Looking up at the night sky, humans have been doing that from our own beginnings,  this connects us all across the millennia. Today we discuss astronomy, the science - what is it, how does it differ from other sciences? The Bible refers to the heavens over 700 times, so there should be no question as to how they came about, but the complexity, that's an endless subject. Auroras, nebula, galaxies and novas describe things and power far beyond our human comprehension. More glory than we can even consider, but we will try in this fascinating hour with Dr. Faulkner. Dr. Danny Fa

Mary welcomes back Pastor and speaker Andy Woods to talk about all the ways Israel is in the news every day. From a replica of the Ark of the Covenant that's making headlines, to Iran and their vulnerability since Israel took out their defenses, there is always something going on over in the tiny nation.  It's very interesting that all eyes are over there even with the election cycle. We discuss Russia's contributions to Iran's defenses and how they might react to Israel taking down one of their most marketable weapons; Hezbollah's riches as Lebanon's expense; and the latest connections with Gog and Magog. Also discussed, Iran's spreading its proxy wings to Africa and where Turkey fits in. As for America, the Biden admin talks out of both sides of its mouth when it comes to supporting or shaming Israel; the election could certainly make things interesting on that front.     Shameless plug for swag for our listeners/donors! https://www.redpillprints.com/stand-up-for-the-truth - Thanks for YOUR Support!

Today Mary welcomes back David Bowen to discuss God's map and man's map, two different trajectories altogether. According to Ezekiel 5:5, Jerusalem is the center of the world. Can you imagine the uproar in this world if mapmakers followed the Bible's focus on this? But God's economy and man's are polar opposites, and so the war rages on. Psalm 2 tells us that those who would plot against God cause Him to laugh at their plans, but judgment awaits those who would rebel against His claims on their lives. We discuss Jerusalem from the media's perspective, then we go on to the UN's global pact and see if it has any sticking power; at this late hour, probably, but does anyone take the UN seriously? Finally we dig into the latest biometric tech as the world readies for a global ID eventually. Pastor, evangelist, teacher Dr. David Bowen joined the Lamb & Lion Ministries team in 2023 as their Teaching Evangelist. He also serves as a co-host on their Christ in Prophecy television program and travels to participate in p

Mary welcomes back Pete Garcia for a conversation about the Apocalypse. The media is using "of biblical proportions" more and more to describe the world we are in. Climate change, economic meltdown, natural disasters ("birth pangs") and AI takeover of the human race all contribute to apocalyptic fear and fervor. We look at the exponential increase of these types of films over the last 100 years, as well as headlines that invoke fear. To what end? There are multiple answers to that question, but they do include keeping the masses fearful and in crisis mode, but also it plays right into the anticipation of the man with the answers - the Antichrist. Is there also a fear of death that these movies seem to bring actual consolation? Perhaps, since the phrase, "post-apocalyptic" is so common today, and describes those who have survived the worst and lived to tell, and renovate, and repopulate. A fascinating subject that ends with our hope, and how to spread that instead of terror.  Pete Garcia is a military combat v

Mary welcomes back Pastor Chris Quintana today for a discussion of the book of Psalms. Diverse authors, themes and style highlight this wonderful instructional book - which has also comforted many a believer down through the ages. We talk about the structure of the book that has 2461 verses, and the longest book in the bible - Psalm 119 - which is also an acrostic. One of the main authors, David, was a pivotal person in all of history but in the Scriptures, it gets personal with his laments, cries and proclamations that not only drew him closer to God, but it has become a book of hymns and prayers for us all. David's trials have resonated with all believers at one time or another. Whether a Messianic song, a song of Thanksgiving, or a lament, the Psalms is a unique book that spans over 400 years of history and is a never-ending source of inspiration, awe, theology, and history. Pastor Chris' online studies through the Bible are thorough and help equip the church to know God better, and to better understand th

Another headline day takes us straight to some core issues: a deceptive new film hitting theaters next week is up first. "The Great Warning" trailer on YouTube is presented like a teaser for those of us who love bible prophecy - but it doesn't take long before we realize this has nothing to do with actual, authentic bible prophecy. The Catholic church is looking to warn people of events to come but their "warning" is for an event that does not appear in the Scriptures. Calling this mystical mystery tour "authentic prophecy" is flat out deception, but what they describe is to come is so bizarre and yet with the reach of Catholicism in our neighborhoods, there will be some who embrace this, so this is our "great warning" - to stay far away from this film.  Also on the list for today is, who is voting for Harris, as in, will men vote for her? Why are Christians saying they won't vote? These stories have been trending in the headlines so we will take a look at a potential first female president and also what's on

Mary welcomes Paul Scharf back to the podcast to talk about the latest at Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry. Paul's recent travels have given him a unique view of what is going on in the Middle East and how FOI comes alongside their international workers in a tense time in the world. We discuss US Israel relations, the coming transformation of Israel, and the looming election. Many Christians have decided not to vote. How might that impact support for life and for Israel? What is the latest on possible retaliation against Iran? Friends of Israel has been working for 83 years and we salute their unwavering support for Israel in all seasons. Unfortunately, the church at large often denies God's sovereignty over that tiny piece of real estate.     Shameless plug for swag for our listeners/donors! https://www.redpillprints.com/stand-up-for-the-truth - Thanks for YOUR Support!

"It's the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine" - or so goes a nonsensical pop lyric from 1987 - and the title of a solid book by Israel expert and Stand Up guest Jim Fletcher. I doubt that the supergroup that sang this knew what they were really saying or even how to say it. On today's headline roundup, we will look at the winding down of the world, in preparation for it winding up according to God's timetable. When we say something is "winding down", we refer to something in the process of drawing to a close. "Winding up" means it is concluded. Could any other generation say that history and culture are coming to an end -  in all hope and confidence? It sounds wild considering the thousands of years during which life just rolled on and no one talked about any end game. But in light of news events and Bible prophecy, Christians who are watching and waiting know that they know something is "winding down" - and soon to be "winding up". We talk about the latest in Israel, the devastation in North Car

Dr. JB Hixson Mary Danielsen chats with JB Hixson on the dangers of false teaching. It might be difficult to comprehend how those who are supposed to have the Holy Spirit Who guides us into all truth could ever assent to false teaching. Peter warns us in his 2nd epistle that "many will follow their destructive ways" and so that is a reality that must be accepted and learned from. Destructive doctrines by depraved teachers will have eternal consequences. Mankind is prone to being deceived ever since the fall, but how can the average believer guard their hearts with all diligence when there are so many doctrines - some demonic - vying for our attention? Are some just ignoring that still, small voice? Are believers too trusting of anyone who calls themselves a pastor? All this and more with JB to continue to equip the church for dark days. Dr. Hixson's books can be purchased here.       Shameless plug for swag for our listeners/donors! https://www.redpillprints.com/stand-up-for-the-truth - Thanks for YOUR

John Haller joins us for another eye-opening chat about what we might have missed overnight. There is no keeping up so let's rule it impossible and keep the main thing the main thing: Israel, and the global convergence of pretty much everything. We discuss the latest news about Israel, Iran, the UN and whatever else we might have missed by sleeping. John truly has his finger on the pulse with a wide variety of sources and insights. What really stands out nearly a year after the October 7 massacre is just how God is working on their behalf, AND blessing the nations by eliminating enemies that vex earth dwellers far beyond the Middle East. Note to those churches who claim that today's Israel is an illigitimate occupier: you have landed on the wrong side of this. If we aren't on the edge of our seats, we sure should be, the "sure word of prophecy" is playing out just as we expected, with a few shockers along the way. UPDATE: Our website was attacked promptly after the live show ended at 10am central. Thanks for

Mary chats with Jim Fletcher today about the latest in Israel, particularly the great mercy God is showing the west by allowing Israel to demolish Hezbollah. It certainly isn't because we deserve it, more like He is allowing Israel to be victorious and as usual, the west benefits. How any nation cannot see this is incomprehensible, but of course that just points up how judgment ready we are as a whole, minus the church of course. We will discuss Iran and its cowardice in hiding behind these proxy groups. In part 2, we discuss the Reprobate Identifier that is the general election, due to the Left's obsession with destruction of life, liberty, the economy, and of course - Donald Trump who represents really any opposition regardless of the name. Trump is just a placeholder for civility. Jim's Patreon blog is well worth your time.     Shameless plug for swag for our listeners/donors! https://www.redpillprints.com/stand-up-for-the-truth - Thanks for YOUR Support!