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Oprah's Global Deceptions and Seductions Part 2

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Friday, November 6, 2009 Host: Jan Markell Dave Sterrett and Josh McDowell have co-authored a new book about the current New Age queen, Oprah Winfrey. How is she seducing millions with her raging false theologies? What are these theologies based on? Frankly, the occult. Their new book is "The O God: A Dialogue on Truth and Oprah's Spirituality." Sterrett is Jan's guest the first half hour. Jan then gives a commentary on why America seems to lose prominence in the last days.

Oprah's Global Deceptions and Seductions Part 1

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Thursday, November 5, 2009 Host: Jan Markell Dave Sterrett and Josh McDowell have co-authored a new book about the current New Age queen, Oprah Winfrey. How is she seducing millions with her raging false theologies? What are these theologies based on? Frankly, the occult. Their new book is "The O God: A Dialogue on Truth and Oprah's Spirituality." Sterrett is Jan's guest the first half hour. Jan then gives a commentary on why America seems to lose prominence in the last days. (Part 2 tomorrow)

Using Climate to Unite the World Into One Part 2

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Host: Jan Markell Jack Kinsella and Jan talk about the forthcoming Copenhagen climate meetings which have a hidden agenda: Using climate change as the basis for uniting the world. President Obama will sign the climate bill which could launch global government eventually. A stunning clip is played of Lord Christopher Monckton who is sounding this alarm. They also discuss the war on conservative media by the Obama administration.

Using Climate to Unite the World Into One Part 1

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 Host: Jan Markell Jack Kinsella and Jan talk about the forthcoming Copenhagen climate meetings which have a hidden agenda: Using climate change as the basis for uniting the world. President Obama will sign the climate bill which could launch global government eventually. A stunning clip is played of Lord Christopher Monckton who is sounding this alarm. They also discuss the war on conservative media by the Obama administration. (Part 2 tomorrow)

Could This be The Finest Hour for the Church?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Monday, November 2, 2009 Host: Jan Markell Part 2
Brannon Howse returns to the program. Jan and Brannon address the issue that the turmoil of our times makes this the finest hour and opportunity for the church. They also talk about the battle for the heart and soul of America all orchestrated by the devil using the evil drifting around the world. This is not just an American issue but the standards of the new U.S. administration are chipping away at the foundation of all that was once good. Cutting-edge info as the battle gets more intense.

The Finest Hour for the Church? Part 1

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Friday, October 30, 2009 Host: Jan Markell Brannon Howse returns to the program. Jan and Brannon address the issue that the turmoil of our times makes this the finest hour and opportunity for the church. They also talk about the battle for the heart and soul of America all orchestrated by the devil using the evil drifting around the world. This is not just an American issue but the standards of the new U.S. administration are chipping away at the foundation of all that was once good. Cutting-edge info as the battle gets more intense. (Part 2 on Monday)

An Appeal for Rifqa

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Thursday, October 29, 2009 Host: Jan Markell Jan Markell brings the audience up to speed on Rifqa Bary, the former Muslim teen, now a Christian. What is her likely fate here in America with the courts seemingly stacked against her? In a worse-case scenario, she could become a victim of an "honor killing," common in Islam.

Why Kids Are Quitting Church

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 Host: Jan Markell Ken Ham and Britt Beemer have co-authored a book, Already Gone: Why Your Kids Will Quit Church and What You Can do to Stop it. Beemer joins the program to talk about the tragic situation and how we might turn it around. What has caused kids to "quit church"? You might be surprised.

The World Does Not End in 2012 Part 2

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Host: Jan Markell Dr. Mark Hitchcock returns to "Understanding the Times" to discuss the "2012 phenomenon." December 21, 2012 is likely not the end of planet earth but what do we tell people who have questions about this? How do we prepare for the November movie? Just who were the Mayans and did they really have the ability to see into the future? What does the Bible say about the very end? What it says doesn't match up with the Mayans but we need to equip ourselves to deal with this issue, nonetheless.

The World Does Not End in 2012 Part 1

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Monday, October 26, 2009 Host: Jan Markell Dr. Mark Hitchcock returns to "Understanding the Times" to discuss the "2012 phenomenon." December 21, 2012 is likely not the end of planet earth but what do we tell people who have questions about this? How do we prepare for the November movie? Just who were the Mayans and did they really have the ability to see into the future? What does the Bible say about the very end? What it says doesn't match up with the Mayans but we need to equip ourselves to deal with this issue, nonetheless. (Part 2 tomorrow)

What's This One-World Religion? Part 2

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Friday, October 23, 2009 Host: Jan Markell Mike Gendron joins Jan to discuss the coming one-world religion and his new DVD teaching about this. Part of the discussion centers on the "False Prophet," the Catholic Church in the last days, and rush for global government and a global religion. Who will the players be in this false religious system, and how can we see it shaping up today. And why are so many evangelicals aligning with Rome with its many false doctrines?

What's This One-World Religion? Part 1

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Thursday, October 22, 2009 Host: Jan Markell Mike Gendron joins Jan to discuss the coming one-world religion and his new DVD teaching about this. Part of the discussion centers on the "False Prophet," the Catholic Church in the last days, and rush for global government and a global religion. Who will the players be in this false religious system, and how can we see it shaping up today. And why are so many evangelicals aligning with Rome with its many false doctrines? (Part 2 tomorrow)

Twilight's Last Gleaming Part 2

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Host: Jan Markell Can America be saved? Chuck Missler tries to answer that question based on his DVD presentation titled "Twilight's Last Gleaming." The scenario is not hopeful but we must maintain hope or else despair takes over.

Twilight's Last Gleaming Part 1

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 Host: Jan Markell Can America be saved? Chuck Missler tries to answer that question based on his DVD presentation titled "Twilight's Last Gleaming." The scenario is not hopeful but we must maintain hope or else despair takes over. (Part 2 tomorrow)

Broadcast for October 19th, 2009

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Monday, October 19, 2009 Host: Jan Markell Chuck Missler joins Jan to talk about his presentation: "Twilight's Last Gleaming: Can We do Anything to Halt the Downward Spiral of our Once-Great Nation?" Missler believes and backs up his opinion that we are in a serious "depression," not recession. And America may have gone too far in angering God to turn around. He offers a battle plan for Christians along with much more vital information. How can we turn this dilemma into good? Some people are more open and receptive now so be sharing your faith!

What's the One-World Religion? Part 2

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Friday, October 16, 2009 Host: Jan Markell Mike Gendron joins Jan to discuss the coming one-world religion and his new DVD teaching about this. Part of the discussion centers on the "False Prophet," the Catholic Church in the last days, and rush for global government and a global religion. Who will the players be in this false religious system, and how can we see it shaping up today. And why are so many evangelicals aligning with Rome with its many false doctrines?

What's the One-World Religion? Part 1

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Thursday, October 15, 2009 Host: Jan Markell Mike Gendron joins Jan to discuss the coming one-world religion and his new DVD teaching about this. Part of the discussion centers on the "False Prophet," the Catholic Church in the last days, and rush for global government and a global religion. Who will the players be in this false religious system, and how can we see it shaping up today. And why are so many evangelicals aligning with Rome with its many false doctrines? (Part 2 tomorrow)

Twilight's Last Gleaming -- Part 2

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 Host: Jan Markell Chuck Missler joins Jan to talk about his presentation: "Twilight's Last Gleaming: Can We do Anything to Halt the Downward Spiral of our Once-Great Nation?" Missler believes and backs up his opinion that we are in a serious "depression," not recession. And America may have gone too far in angering God to turn around. He offers a battle plan for Christians along with much more vital information. How can we turn this dilemma into good? Some people are more open and receptive now so be sharing your faith!

Twilight's Last Gleaming -- Part 1

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 Host: Jan Markell Chuck Missler joins Jan to talk about his presentation: "Twilight's Last Gleaming: Can We do Anything to Halt the Downward Spiral of our Once-Great Nation?" Missler believes and backs up his opinion that we are in a serious "depression," not recession. And America may have gone too far in angering God to turn around. He offers a battle plan for Christians along with much more vital information. How can we turn this dilemma into good? Some people are more open and receptive now so be sharing your faith! (Part 2 tomorrow)

Cashless -- Part 2

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Monday, October 12, 2009 Host: Jan Markell Dr. Mark Hitchcock reminds us that the Bible predicts a future cashless society. His book is "Cashless: Bible Prophecy, Economic Chaos, and the Future Financial Order". Jan and Mark also discuss the qualifications and characteristics of the antichrist. He will utilize the world currency perhaps exclusively with a mark: 666. This process has begun.

In the headlines...

Is Time Running Out? How can a world filled with secular humanists, atheists, and just plain God-haters be pondering the end of the world? They are embracing what is found in the mystical Mayan calendar that has the world ending on December 21, 2012. And has the media taken notice! The History Channel, Fox News, U.S. News & World Report, ABC News, USA Today, and more are talking or writing about it. Books on the topic are flying off the shelves. (Read Full Article)

In the headlines...

Thrown Under the Bus and Then to the Wolves Where is the outrage? Why aren't good Americans by the millions bitterly protesting a Florida judge who has ruled that former Muslim Rifqa Bary, age 17, must return to Ohio? Her parents reside there, and when she lived with them, she became aware that they could kill her for her conversion to Christianity. They would be perpetrating an "honor killing," something common under Sharia Law. (Read Full Article)

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Mysticism: An Equal-Opportunity Deceiver By Jan Markell DVD - 60 minutes
Deception today knows no bounds as it crosses all major faiths. The Christian faith is turning to "Christian Yoga," contemplative prayer, the questionable teachings of many with false doctrine, "apparitions of Mary", and an obsession with "signs and wonders." Judaism now celebrates and honors the occultic "Kabbalah." People of all faiths need to have a "buyer beware" mentality. This has been called by some "mysticism" and also "supernatural spirituality"—and it has created unhealthy churches and people of faith. "The secret things belong to God" (Deut. 29). Be wary of all "feelings-based" spirituality that strays from solid Bible teaching. This DVD will help you do that.

Text Article: When Evangelicals Dine with the Wicked

Few would disagree that Willow Creek Community Church has been one of the most influential churches in America over the last thirty years. The church and pastor have impacted every evangelical church in the country.

Text Article: The Hijacking of 9/11

The infamous date of 9/11 is about to be hijacked. This effort to reshape the American psyche has nothing to do with healing the nation and everything to do with leading the nation along the path of the radical transformation of America. The president signed into law a measure in April that designated September 11 as a National Day of Service.

Text Article: Why Must Everything Change?

The false teachings among some prominent church leaders have no end nor does the race to unify all religions. My thanks to Mark Tooley of the Institute for Religion and Democracy, World Net Daily, and author Joel Richardson for some background here.

Text Article: Are We on a Slippery Slope to Fascism?

I have been troubled as I hear people saying that America is heading down a Socialist or Fascist path very similar to what happened in Nazi Germany in the 1930s and 1940s.

Text Article: The Cry for a Global Fix

The nightmare on Wall Street is far worse than a dozen movies combined of The Nightmare on Elm Street. The long-predicted financial meltdown of America's debt-ridden economy finally arrived in the Fall of 2008 under the Bush administration.

Text Article: Why the "Epicenter" Could Shake

the World Sooner Than You Think There is a lot of speculation these days about Israel's recent missile class warships sailing through the Suez Canal. This was just shortly after an Israeli submarine was spotted, capable of launching a nuclear missile strike in preparation for a possible attack on Iran's nuclear facilities.

Text Article: Conservatism Won't Save America

Can we take our government back in 2010 or 2012 and in like manner then take America back? That is what the majority of conservative talk show hosts keep proclaiming. I enjoy and learn a great deal from them but they are missing the mark.

Text Article: Why the Left Is Not Right

I have major issues with what is known as the religious Left. Some people object and feel that their social gospel efforts are needed so I should keep quiet. But the underlying issues are so troubling that I really cannot stay silent. So here goes.

Text Article: Is this God's Final Warning to America?

Some say America must be punished for her sins, but are they really that much more grave than other wealthy nation? Luke 12:48 reminds us that from those given a great deal will be required much more. Have we used our God-given assets properly?

Text Article: For Such a Time as This

Christians can shoot their wounded, so I hope no one considers these people to be lesser Christians who need chastisement. They need encouragement. Nobody said it would be easy to be born for such a time as this.

Text Article: From Pandemics to Loose Nukes

The World's Out of Control While the panel was discussing the rapidly escalating "signs of the times," it occurred to me that messages are being sent today to the unregenerated (unsaved) and regenerated (saved) world. Both are getting a targeted message that is biblically based. But the two have entirely different worldviews.

Text Article: Throwing America Under the Bus

The mouthpiece of the new world order -- the mainstream news media -- is falling all over itself to show the images and symbols of how leaders of the 20 most powerful nations on earth came together to "save the world."

Text Article: What Commandment Tells Us to Recycle?

From Sydney, Australia, to San Francisco, nearly 4,000 cities in 88 countries turned off their lights this past weekend for "Earth Hour." The campaign was designed to highlight the threat of climate change.

Text Article: The Emergent Church Could Submerge Yours!

A not-so-funny thing happened on the way to the 21st century. In the late 20th century, certain leaders came out stating that we needed a "new way of doing church." That old time religion wasn't good enough.

Text Article: Desperate Sheep Without a Shepherd

The "New Age Movement" (NAM) has been around since the days of literal Babylon. It gained new strength in the late 1800s and even more in the 1960s, which was the "Age of Aquarius." While all participants are not occultists, they all do love the supernatural and experiential. They have many "gods."

Text Article: Silencing the Watchmen

America is changing at break-neck speed and many of the changes are not helpful! While Americans were eager for "change," it is doubtful they anticipated the loss of free speech.

Text Article: The Latest Catastrophe!

I recently wrote on Hamas in America and about the FBI watching Hamas leaders film a bridge on the East Coast. I will not be repetitive other than to say that many Americans pay no attention to terror in faraway places.

Text Article: Wait - The Outrage Isn't Over!

For those who are ecumenically minded, they should be happy that nearly all faiths are a part of all the inaugural activities this week. It was tough to accept the role of Bishop V. Gene Robinson on Sunday praying to "the god of our many understandings." But now it gets worse.

Text Article: A Spreading Sickness

I have learned through many years in ministry that Americans tend to yawn about troubling events that are thousands of miles away.