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The Healing Church – Victory over Pornography

Date: February 21, 2024 Host: Jim Schneider ​Guest: Sam Black MP3 | Order

At younger and younger ages, people are being exposed to pornography.  The impact is being carried through the teen years and into adulthood.  Many secretly struggle with porn and those inside the church are not exempt.  Too often local churches ignore this problem with some not wanting to admit its existence.  For others it’s a lack of knowing how to deal with it and help those trapped by it.

Marriages have been shattered, families have been broken and the vocational livelihoods of many have been ruined by pornography and according to the guest on this Crosstalk, there is great risk in doing nothing.   

Sam Black is a renowned author and expert in the field of pornography recovery.  He is the author of The Healing Church: What Churches Get Wrong About Pornography and How to Fix It and The Porn Circuit: Understand Your Brain and Break Porn Habits.  He regularly speaks at parenting, leadership and men’s events across the country.  He is Director of Recovery Education at Covenant Eyes.

Sam began looking at this issue by explaining what Jesus said about lust and what’s impactful to our hearts.  Jesus said that if you look at another with lust in your heart you’ve committed adultery.  If that’s you, you must think what’s causing you to objectify someone else because as Christians, that’s what pornography is to us.  

What does Sam believe is causing this great proliferation of porn?  He believes we’ve been on a steady march from the 1950’s.  In the 80’s there was VHS video, the ’90’s brought us the internet and in 2007 came the iPhone.  This means that today, if we have a smart phone, we’re literally carrying around the world’s largest library of pornography ever created in the history of mankind.  As we allow our kids to use these devices, they become exposed to the pornography that’s on them in various forms and it infiltrates their lives.

Sam noted that depending upon which study you look at, the average age children are at when first exposed to pornography is when they’re between 8 and 12.  So today, kids can go from not knowing anything about sexuality to hard-core, ugly, abusive, violent and degrading pornography.  It’s very shocking and confusing to them. 

Looking at this from the adult perspective, two-thirds of Christian men and about one-third of Christian women say they have an ongoing struggle with porn.  Some 69% of pastors say porn has adversely impacted their church.  Sam indicated that while it can be easy to think your church is exempt from this problem due to the theology of your denomination or the makeup of your church, such exceptionalism is just a lie and does not make your church immune to pornography.     

Is the church ignoring this issue?  How can those caught in this trap get on the redemptive path rather than remaining on the captive one?  How can we stop this problem that’s undermining every ministry in the local church while at the same time help guard the next generation?  Find out when you review this edition of Crosstalk.

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Warning Regarding “Gender-Affirming” Care

Date: February 19, 2024 Host: Jim Schneider ​Guest: Dr. Jane Anderson MP3 | Order

Dr. Jane Anderson is Vice President of the American College of Pediatricians and Lead Author of their Position Statement, “Mental Health in Adolescents with Incongruence of Gender Identity and Biological Sex” released in February, 2024.

As then former Vice-President Joe Biden was running for the presidency, he said that “transgender rights are the civil rights issue of our time.” Since being awarded the White House, he has made great efforts to transform government, our society, schools, sports and even medicine as he has carried through on his promise of advancing and seeking to normalize something which is not normal spiritually, mentally or even biologically. His administration has often claimed that gender transition procedures are “necessary” and has even used the phrase “life-saving.” Without body mutilating surgeries or the blocking of hormones or taking opposite sex hormones, his administration has warned of depression and even suicidal death.

While the Department of Health and Human Services continues to advance their so called “gender affirming care,” a doctor’s group has issued their own position paper titled “Mental health in Adolescents with Incongruence of Gender Identity and Biological Sex” and it doesn’t fit the Biden Administration narrative.

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ACPeds.org

BiologicalIntegrity.org

News Roundup & Comment

Date: February 16, 2024Host: Jim SchneiderMP3 | Order

The stories flowed quickly as Jim had much to share on yet another edition of the Round-Up.  Here’s the bulk of the stories mentioned during the first quarter hour:

–On Tuesday, the House narrowly voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

–Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher announced that he will not be seeking re-election this year.  He voted against the impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas. 

–Senator Marco Rubio talked about refugees and those here illegally.  He communicated that those coming into this nation are getting paid more than those who have worked and are entitled to benefits.  Jim provided audio of his comments.

–An article from the Epoch Times alleges that it’s the U.S. that is bankrolling our own invasion by funding the U.N. and its partners, which in turn give hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and aid to migrants that eventually cross the U.S. southern border illegally. 

–Newly discovered emails between the Department of Homeland Security officials and journalists show the agency tasked with protecting the U.S. border and domestic security admitted that it’s not tracking illegal immigrants after they were released from federal custody into the interior of the nation.

–A recent 60 Minutes segment reveals that migrants have been using the information provided by the helpful communist TikTok posters to locate gaps in the border barriers where they can cross into the U.S. undetected.

–A Latin street gang with origins in Venezuela could be forming an alliance, at least temporarily, with the brutal gang MS-13 in New York City according to an FBI agent.  

–Border patrol agents in California arrested groups of migrants suspected of involvement in a sophisticated theft scheme involving stolen department store gift cards, possession of fraudulently identified documents and credit card skimming activities. 

–The NYPD said a suspect charged in the beating of 2 NYPD police officers in Times Square has been arrested again, this time for allegedly shoplifting from the Macy’s location at Queens Center Mall in Elmhurst.

–Federal officials announced Wednesday that they busted a group using trucks to bring fire extinguishers filled with illicit fentanyl and other illegal drugs across the U.S./Mexico border.

–Border patrol has recovered a 154 pound haul of methamphetamine from a Mexican  drug trafficker in California.

–Border patrol agents arrested more illegal immigrants whose names appeared on the terrorist watch list between October and January than in fiscal years 2017-2021 combined. 

–Northern states are battling a record breaking surge of illegal immigrants entering the U.S. from Canada.

–Denver is buckling under a financial crisis caused by illegal immigration. 

–More than 24,000 Chinese migrants crossed the U.S. borders illegally in 2023.  There were only 2,000 in 2022 and 342 in 2021.  This makes them the fastest growing illegal entries.

Indoctrinating Our Children to Death

Date: February 15, 2024 Host: Jim Schneider ​Guest: Alex Newman MP3 | Order

What is happening under the guise of public education is both frightening and appalling.  Last Fall we learned of a Christian student who filed a religious discrimination lawsuit indicating she was ordered by Chicago Public School staff members to meditate during a required quiet time.  She was told to bow to deity that she didn’t recognize and to internalize mantras in order to reach “Zen.”  

Other school districts have required students to memorize the Islamic pillars of faith and even take a field trip to a mosque.  Textbooks have been rewritten to push Critical Race Theory and a false accounting of our nation’s history.  Planned Parenthood has been invited into schools for their services.  Then there’s the account earlier this month of a drag-queen teacher in West Virginia that was arrested on child sexual exploitation charges.  In Colorado, legislation is being considered that would require the state’s public and charter schools to socially transition any gender-confused student by adopting that child’s preferred name and pronouns.  Finally, the U.S. Department of Education has submitted to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget it’s final Title IX rule that would force widespread recognition of LGBT identities throughout the entire education system in America. 

Is all of this just happenstance or is there history proving that the education system has been steered toward this result?  Returning to Crosstalk to answer that question was Alex Newman.  Alex is an award-winning international freelance journalist, author, researcher, educator and consultant.  He’s senior editor for The New American, co-author of Crimes of the Educators, author of Deep State: The Invisible Government Behind the Scenes and author of the new book, Indoctrinating Our Children to Death.  He’s also founder of Liberty Sentinel.

Alex noted that while the Bible has much to say about how children are to be educated, raised and discipled, there’s no chapter or verse that tells us that Caesar or government authorities play any role in this process.  Historically speaking, the creation of government centered education in the U.S. is actually a fairly recent event, forming around the mid-1800’s and was fostered by such individuals as socialist Robert Owen, Horace Mann and John Dewey.

As Alex describes the timeline of the movement, you’ll also hear him discuss the Frankfurt School, the National Education Association (NEA), the Department of Education, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), social-emotional learning (SEL), Alfred Kinsey and more. 

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Israel’s War Against Hamas Update

Date: February 14, 2024 Host: Jim Schneider ​Guest: Dr. Jimmy DeYoung, Jr MP3 | Order

This Crosstalk featured the return of Dr. Jimmy DeYoung Jr.  Dr. DeYoung is a speaker, teacher, Mideast guide, videographer and speaker on Prophecy Today.  He lived and worked in Jerusalem for many years, is a fully credentialed journalist and has led numerous tours to Israel.

Just over 4 months ago, Israel suffered a very barbaric attack by Hamas, an Islamic terrorist group, that denies Israel the right to exist.  Due to this planned genocide by Hamas, Israel declared war and has been systematically rooting out and eliminating the evil doers.  

A dramatic rescue this past weekend freed a couple of Israeli hostages, while many more still remain.  Negotiations to release the rest have fallen short.  A truce or cease-fire seems unlikely as well.  Meanwhile, Israel has discovered a top secret Hamas intelligence center right underneath the United Nations Palestinian refugee agency, and recently President Biden described Israel’s response in Gaza as “over the top”

Don’t miss the coverage of these and other aspects of the Israel/Hamas war, as described by Jimmy DeYoung Jr., on this edition of Crosstalk.

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Climate Change Agenda Targets the Populace

Date: February 13, 2024 Host: Jim Schneider ​Guest: Tom DeWeese MP3 | Order

Perhaps you’re not aware, but there are ways in which Agenda 2030 is being methodically implemented, not just in the U.S. but around the world.  This has ramifications for our economy, our food supply/security, land use, private property, our energy independence and much more.  This pressure isn’t just coming from the United Nations.  Sometimes this pressure comes from our own state legislatures and city planning commissions.

Regardless of the level of influence, there are those making a positive impact on many fronts.  These individuals realize that this is not a spectator sport and that as many as possible must be engaged to make a difference.   

One of those difference makers is Tom DeWeese.  Tom 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, American sovereignty and independence and protecting our Constitutionally-guaranteed rights.  Tom is also the grassroots coordinator for CFACT.

Tom framed the discussion by noting that there’s always been a force in human society that seeks to rule everyone else.  They usually put together armies, invade, break things, kill people and subjugate others.  In the same way we have people today who are diabolical.  They’ve come up with a way to get us to voluntarily give up our liberties in order to subjugate us.  It’s the scare tactic of environmental Armageddon.  It’s about creating a crisis leading to fear.  If you look deeply into it you’ll find that almost everything they’re proposing to allegedly save the planet is actually much more damaging than anything currently being done. 

Join Jim and Tom as they discuss the following:

Why earth temperature monitoring stations have a heat bias.

Biden’s climate agenda could cost as much as 800 billion dollars.  Tom believes this is really a redistribution of wealth issue. 

John Kerry is stepping down as climate czar.

Where does the carbon capture pipeline stand in relation to private property rights and the battle in the South Dakota legislature.

Why is the beef supply plunging?

Are efforts such as carbon and beef reduction pointing to the desire of some to reduce the population of the planet?

Other targets on the agenda include human breath, rice, coffee and even your backyard garden!

Find out more on these points, what you can do to make a difference, and hear what listeners had to say, on this edition of Crosstalk!

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Butler County OH Sheriff Issues Warning

Date: February 12, 2024 Host: Jim Schneider MP3 | Order

There are significant warnings being expressed by some individuals concerning the internal safety and security of the United States.  These warnings are coming from the highest levels of government all the way down to the level of our county sheriffs.

The importance of this matter cannot be overstated.  Jim proved the point as he aired 3 audio clips.  The first was from Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson as he questioned Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas concerning what’s been taking place at the southern border.  The second audio clip featured Director of the FBI, Christopher Wray, who noted how multiple foreign terrorist organizations have called for direct attacks on the U.S. or its assets and the threat from domestic extremist groups.  In the third clip, FBI Director Wray discussed the ongoing, multi-pronged threat of China.  

These audio clips set the stage for comments that came from Butler County, Ohio, Sheriff Richard Jones.  At a press conference conducted last week, he shared information obtained while attending the National Sheriffs Association Winter Conference that was held in Washington, D.C., on February 3-6.  The sheriffs were briefed at the conference by numerous high level government officials and heard the latest regarding crime and national security, border crime, gangs, drugs, terrorism and violent extremism.

You’ll want to share this information with others as you’ll hear Sheriff Jones discuss the warning as well as the actions he’s taking in his county.

News Roundup & Comment

Date: February 9, 2024 Host: Jim Schneider MP3 | Order

Here’s a sample of the many stories Jim rolled out to get listeners caught up on the news.  Listeners were given their chance to comment as well.

–The Supreme Court seems poised to allow former President Trump to remain on the Colorado ballot and expressing deep concerns about permitting a single state to disqualify the leading Republican candidate from seeking national offices.

–A visibly upset President Joe Biden addressed the nation late Thursday to respond to news that a special counsel tasked with investigating his handling of classified documents had chosen not to charge him but also detailed numerous examples of his memory loss.  The special counsel report, while clearing the president, sparked questions about his mental fitness.   

–President Biden got completely lost during a press conference and a reporter had to remind him they were talking about Hamas. 

–Congressional Republicans were quick to condemn the Justice Department for not prosecuting Joe Biden for his mishandling of classified documents despite charging former President Trump in the case against him.

–Nikki Haley was defeated in the Nevada GOP primary Tuesday night despite the fact that Donald Trump was not on the ballot.  The person who won was labeled, “None of these candidates.” 

–Former President Trump cruised to an easy victory in the Nevada GOP caucus on Thursday evening.

–A federal appeals court Tuesday ruled that Donald Trump does not have immunity from charges that he plotted to overturn his 2020 election defeat, bringing him a step closer to an unprecedented criminal trial.

–Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected Hamas’ cease-fire demands on Wednesday, vowing to fight on until absolute victory. 

–Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has destroyed 70% of the battalions of Hamas.

–The Israeli Defense Force spokesman said that the military has notified 31 hostage families that their loved ones are no longer alive.

–An Iranian watchdog group says the nation has enough weapons grade uranium to     build a nuclear weapon in just one week.

–House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, his panel, and Ohio GOP Senator J.D. Vance on Wednesday, announced a probe into taxpayer funded military aid to Ukraine following the inspector general’s report indicating that large portions of war material were unaccounted for.

–House Republicans failed to muster enough support to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the border crisis.

–Despite the failed vote to impeach Mayorkas, House Republicans have indicated that the impeachment effort will be brought back to the House floor as early as next week.

–Last weekend, a group of Republican governors from across America traveled to Texas to show their solidarity with Governor Greg Abbott over his border battle with President Biden.

 “Religion and Science” Weekend

Date: February 8, 2024 Host: Jim Schneider ​Guest: Jay Seegert MP3 | Order

Jay Seegert is the founder & managing director for The Starting Point Project.  He holds degrees in both Physics and Engineering Technology.  Jay is an international speaker and author.  He conducts trips to the Grand Canyon and is President of Logos Research Associates, the world’s largest group of scientists who are Christians and biblical creationists.  He’s speaker for the Creation Science Association of Fiji and has been speaking on science and the authority of Scripture for nearly 4 decades.

This coming Monday, February 12th, is the birthday of Charles Darwin who was born in 1809.  This is the same day as Lincoln’s birthday, but unlike the former president, Darwin was a promoter of evolution and his teachings have been promoted throughout society, especially in educational settings and museums.  Sadly, this theory has also been adopted by many churches and religious organizations.

Back in 2004, a man named Michael Zimmerman was engaged in a battle against a school district in Wisconsin because he didn’t like creation being taught.  He brought approximately 200 clergy together to sign a letter to the school board.  As a result, they retracted their policies regarding the teaching of creation.

Zimmerman was encouraged by this and others encouraged him to take this nationwide, so he started the Clergy Letter Project.  The goal was to get churches to celebrate evolution on the Sunday closest to Darwin’s birthday.  So from 2006 to 2007 they celebrated what was called, “Evolution Sunday.”  That was expanded to “Evolution Weekend” from 2008-2022.  Then last year it was changed to “Religion and Science Weekend.”   

This program covers who Charles Darwin was and what he believed, evolution’s undeniable racist thread, the biblical problems with evolution, and the unfortunate attempt at syncretism that’s causing some churches to fall prey to this errant teaching. 

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