Category Archives: Crosstalk

9-11 Remembered / Debate Reaction

Date: September 11, 2024 Host: Jim Schneider MP3 | Order

Jim began the program with an important reminder that we don’t ever want to forget 9/11/2001. It was a day that started like any other day. People woke up, got ready for the day, had their breakfast and went out the door to work while 19 Islamic terrorists launched an attack on American soil that took the lives of 2,977 people. Many first responders lost their lives as they attempted to rescue those in peril.

This morning ceremonies were held at Ground Zero. Todd Starnes pointed out that President Biden told reporters that he planned on “doing 9/11”. This set off a firestorm of outrage among families of the survivors who called the remarks “callous and insensitive.” Jim shared an audio clip from the widow of a New York City fire chief who was killed on 9/11.

Jim then turned our attention to the debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Or, as Jim put it, “a debate where Donald Trump was debating two ABC News moderators and Kamala Harris.”

Phone lines were opened for an extended period to allow listeners to share their thoughts on remembering 9/11 and their reaction to the debate. Jim closed in prayer for America.

No matter the chaos around us, let’s keep our focus on God.

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In My Seat: A Pilot’s Story from Sept 10th – 11th

TX Values:  Making a Difference!

Date: September 10, 2024 Host: Jim Schneider ​Guest: Jonathan Saenz MP3 | Order

Jonathan Saenz is president of TX Values, a nonprofit group dedicated to preserving and advancing a culture of family values in the state of Texas.  Prior to leading Texas Values, Jonathan headed the First Liberty Institute offices in Austin where he served as Director of Legislative Affairs as well as Attorney for First Liberty Institute.  He’s been involved in numerous court cases including those before the Texas Supreme Court as well as the United States Supreme Court.

Biblical moral values are under attack everywhere in urban, rural and suburban areas.  It seems that we can’t go one hour without advertisements airing that push for the taking of pre-born life under the guise of reproductive choice.  Battles are also looming in school districts that are attempting to redefine sex.

So join Jim and Jonathan as they look at the American moral landscape and discuss how we’ve moved from battles over meal-time prayers in schools to today where the battle lines are being drawn over the redefinition of Title IX, the voting on bodily mutilating surgeries for minors, transgenders in women’s sports, abortion in Texas, the Equality Act and its effect on Bible-based living and much more, including input from listeners.

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Israel Continues Under Fire

Date: September 9, 2024 Host: Jim Schneider ​Guest: Dr. Jimmy DeYoung Jr. MP3 | Order

11 months ago, the terrorist group Hamas launched a direct assault on Israel killing some 1,400 people and also taking many hostages.  Just a week ago, Hamas murdered 6 hostages in cold blood by shooting them in the back of their heads.  Instead of condemnation against Hamas, Israel is being condemned for these deaths by people including President Biden, who’s suggested that Israel isn’t doing enough.  Then this past weekend, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, demanded that Israel must release 100 more terrorists currently serving life sentences.

Returning to Crosstalk with an update on what’s taking place in this war was Dr. Jimmy DeYoung Jr.  He is a speaker, teacher, Mideast guide, videographer and speaker on Prophecy Today.  He lived and worked in Jerusalem for many years before he returned to the States for continued ministry.  He is a fully credentialed journalist and has led numerous tours to Israel.  He is one of the speakers on Prophecy Today.

This edition of Crosstalk is jam-packed with information.  As you listen you’ll get caught up on the following:

The cold-blooded killing of Israeli hostages just before Israeli Defense Forces located them in a tunnel.  

Martyrdom as a war tactic against Israel.

The importance of the Philadelphi Corridor.

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar’s demand for Israel to release more terrorists.

Minnesota Governor Walz who told a Michigan radio station that he believes demonstrators against Israel are speaking out for all the right reasons.

Hezbollah and their almost daily attacks on northern Israel from Lebanon. 

The latest on the Temple Mount. 

The believers role in this time and much more.

News Roundup & Comment

Date: September 6, 2024 Host: Jim Schneider MP3 | Order

It’s Friday! Here is a snapshot of the stories shared:

Two students and two teachers killed in Georgia high school shooting; 14yo suspect taken into custody; father of suspect also involved with shooting

Hunter Biden pleads guilty to federal tax charges

Harris campaign sending 25 million to downballot democrats

Trump sentencing date changed to after the November election

US Army is at its smallest size since 1940

Companies are breaking away from the DEI agenda

Audio clip from Kamala Harris – attack on free speech

Audio clip from Donald Trump – illegal immigration

Audio clip – Harris using border wall in her political ads despite criticizing it previously

Governor Newsom in California vetoes bill that would have allowed undocumented immigrants to get home loans

Vladimir Putin announces support of Harris for President

Whistleblower exposes shocking info regarding Secret Service agents that were protecting Donald Trump during the attempted assassination

….and several more. Listen, share and PRAY!

The Eclipse of God

Date: September 5, 2024 Host: Jim Schneider ​Guest: Dr. Erwin Lutzer MP3 | Order

There is an active attempt being made by our culture to redefine God, who he is and what he’s declared.  For example, how many times have we heard from politicians that a person can be religious and still be pro-choice or that we can be pro-LGBTQ and still honor God.  All of this points to the idea that rather than recognize that man is made in the image of God, we’re trying to make God in our image and to follow our way of thinking. 

In response, there’s a new book that’s been released called, The Eclipse of God by Dr. Erwin Lutzer, subtitled, “Our nation’s disastrous search for a more inclusive deity (and what we must do about it.)”  Dr. Lutzer notes that just as the moon obscures the sun’s light during an eclipse, today’s radical secularism has obscured the light of God. The solution, as the book communicates, is to help readers see that first and foremost the church must return to God.  We must renew our understanding of His sovereignty and holiness.  Dr. Lutzer reminds us that the culture war has come to us; we didn’t seek it, but win or lose, we must stand against it without losing our testimony for the gospel.

Dr. Erwin Lutzer is pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church where he served as the senior pastor for 36 years.  He is an award-winning author of many books including, We Will Not Be Silenced.  He’s the featured speaker on radio programs heard on more than 750 outlets worldwide.   

So as you listen to this broadcast, you’ll hear Dr. Lutzer discuss a number of points from various chapters.  One involves the 3 historic grave-diggers of God:

Karl Marx and his attempt to destroy God and raise up the state.  

Charles Darwin and his attack on God as Creator.

Sigmund Freud and the attack on God as law-giver.

Overall, here are the objectives of this book:

1.–To better understand the intellectual roots of this present darkness.

2.–To rejoice that God is sovereign and stands ready to give us the blessing of His presence, no matter our predicament.

3.–To remind us that only a repentant and submissive church can shine the light of the gospel with confidence and strength

Each chapter concludes with “The Lessons for Us,” “Our Declaration of Dependence” and “Action Steps.”

More InformationThe Eclipse of God is hot off the press, being released this very month of September, 2024.  It retails for $18.99, however, our VCY Bookstore is making this a book of the month and through September 30, 2024, our bookstore is offering this book at 51% off.  That’s just $9.29 plus any applicable tax and/or shipping.  It’s available online at vcy.com or by calling 1-888-722-4829.

For Such a Time As This

Date: September 4, 2024 Host: Jim Schneider ​Guest: Sam Rohrer MP3 | Order

Sam Rohrer is the President of the American Pastors Network. He is a former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives where he was Chair of the House Finance Committee. He is the speaker on Stand in the Gap Radio and Stand in the Gap Television.

As we observe what is happening in society today, we cannot help but conclude that lawlessness abounds. Just earlier today, there was a school shooting at Apalachee High School in north central Georgia which is about 40 miles northeast of Atlanta. At last report there were four killed and at least nine injured. The suspect is in custody.

Crime and violence are off the charts. Ritzy neighborhoods in California are falling prey to thievery. “Smash and grab” is now commonplace. Rape and violence are becoming everyday news. Many district attorneys are shirking their responsibilities and allowing violent criminals to walk. Car jackings go on without penalty. Then there is the impact of illegal immigration which is consuming neighborhoods and whole communities. Illegal drugs are sweeping across the nation. The morality of our nation is being attacked by the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion movement. Political animosity is at an all-time high.

There are many who want to throw up their arms in despair and say, “I give up.” “I’m done with this fight.” “I’m just going into the recesses and protection of my cocoon.” “It just doesn’t matter anymore.”

As we observe a society that is running amok, it’s critical to point out the role and responsibilities of believers today and know that God has us here for such a time as this.

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Bibles in Demand!

Date: September 3, 2024 Host: Jim Schneider ​Guest: Jason Woolford MP3 | Order

Did you know that the extra Bible you have sitting on the shelf, sitting in a desk drawer or taking up space in your closet is in great demand?  People all over the world are clamoring for Bibles.  There are those that pray regularly that somehow, someday, God will provide them a copy of His Word.

So imagine if there was a ministry that collects Bibles and distributes them around the world to meet that need.  Well there is and its name is Mission Cry.  Jason Woolford is president and executive director and he joined Jim to speak about this organization and how it mobilizes everyday Christians to help them distribute used Bibles to those in need.

Operating since 1956, Mission Cry began with a junk dealer who found some used Bibles and Christian books and didn’t want to throw them out.  He saved them until they became one full box and sent it off to India.  Since then, Mission Cry has sent over 480 million dollars worth of used Bibles and Christian materials to over 178 nations.  They came via people from around America as statistics show that the average American home has 6 Bibles sitting on shelves. 

At Mission Cry the Bibles they take in get sorted, palletized and shrink wrapped.  Then when they’re sponsored (sponsoring a container costs $11,000), they’re put on a sea container (a container has half a million dollars worth of free materials/30,000 people being reached per container) and get shipped to various distribution points.  From there they are freely distributed to lending libraries, seminaries, colleges and for evangelism.  In 2023, nations that benefited from these materials included Colombia, Pakistan, the Solomon Islands, Honduras, the Dominican Republic, the Philippines, India, Tanzania, Liberia, Mexico, Zambia, Nigeria and Ghana. 

So if you think used, printed Bibles have no place in this era of smart phones and unlimited data plans, think again.  Review this broadcast to hear just how valuable English Bibles are around the world, how you can send them from your area or perhaps sponsor your own container!  

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To send Bibles:

Mission Cry (Send Media Mail)

200 Free St

Fowlerville, MI  48836

For monetary donations

Mission Cry

P.O. Box 356

Fowlerville, MI  48836

MissionCry.com

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News Roundup & Comment

Date: August 30, 2024 Host: Jim Schneider MP3 | Order

There was much for Jim to present and for listeners to talk about on this edition of the Round-Up program.  Here’s a selection of stories from the first half of the broadcast, some of which include audio clips:

–The Kamala Harris interview finally happened last evening.  One CNN commentator said the optics were not looking so good for this. 

–Harris, in her first interview as the Democratic presidential nominee, attempted to clarify her shifting positions on fracking and the border.

–Harris dodged the specifics as they pertain to what she’ll do on “Day One” if elected, was asked about her support for “Bidenomics” and why she hasn’t done the things she’s proposing already.

–Governor Tim Walz was asked about his stating that he had carried weapons into war.

–Senator Cory Booker said he wants to kill the MAGA strain of the Republican Party.

–The national Democratic party has approved its most pro-abortion platform ever.

–Vice presidential hopeful, Senator J.D. Vance, is sparking criticism for vowing that Donald Trump will not sign a federal ban on abortion.

–Lila Rose of Live Action presented her perspective on the J.D. Vance comments.

–A proposed amendment adding a right to abortion to the Arkansas constitution  will not appear on the November ballot thanks to the Arkansas Supreme Court agreeing that its backers failed to properly file the necessary documentation with their petition signatures.  

–Citizens in Missouri will vote on November 5th on whether the right to abortion will be codified into their state constitution.

–Nebraska citizens will vote in November on whether to amend the state constitution regarding abortion rights. 

–The city council of Austin, Texas, voted August 14th to use taxpayer funds to pay for citizens to travel for out of state abortions.

The Consequences of Lax Border Control Hits the U.S.

Date: August 29, 2024 Host: Jim Schneider ​Guest: Mark Krikorian MP3 | Order

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.

Jim opened this edition of Crosstalk with headlines pointing to the consequences of the lax border control policies of the Biden/Harris administration.  They dismantled the Trump border security initiatives and the result has been havoc all  over the country.  Social Services are also being stretched where U.S. citizens are either being delayed or outright denied services.  Finally, there is great suspicion as to whether those who are hear illegally are being registered to vote and plan to participate in the November election.

Mark responded by noting that there is talk of a decline at the border.  However, he believes part of it is real and part of it is fake.  The real part is that in order to make certain Trump doesn’t win the election, the Mexican government is engineering an interruption in the flow of illegal aliens.  That way the Biden/Harris administration can say they fixed the problem.  On the other hand, the fake part is that the goal of the current administration all along has been to reduce illegal crossings at the border by unlawfully waiving in illegals through the normal ports of entry and airports.

Here’s how it works.  Mark noted how the government has two programs where they use parole, which is limited immigration power.  Under this scenario, the president can let someone in who has no right to be here.  This might involve someone with a serious medical concern or someone who is required to testify in a trial and they can’t get a visa.  The person handles their business and they are escorted back to the border.  Through this small emergency power, the Biden/Harris administration has let in over 2 million people while also giving them work permits.

This is why part of the drop in illegals is fake.  It’s because we have a government that in one sense, is conspiring with illegal immigrants to schedule their illegal immigration through the regular ports of entry. 

This is just the opening salvo in a program that is packed with information that you need to hear if you want to stay informed with the truth about our border situation.  

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Back to School Immunizations

Date: August 27, 2024 Host: Jim Schneider ​Guest: Barbara Loe Fisher MP3 | Order

Barbara Loe Fisher is president of the National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC), a non-profit charity she co-founded with parents of DPT vaccine injured children in 1982.  NVIC is a national, grassroots movement and public information campaign to institute vaccine safety reforms and informed consent protections in the public health system. She has researched, analyzed and publicly articulated the major issues involving the science, policy, law, ethics and politics of vaccination to become one of the world’s leading non-medical, consumer advocacy experts on the subject.

August marks the annual observance of National Immunization Awareness Month.  However, since the COVID shot was released, there’s been a greater skepticism on the part of many individuals regarding whether they should readily accept all the shots and boosters recommended by the FDA and the CDC.  People are asking more questions, not only about the COVID shots, but as a new school year begins, parents are wondering about all the vaccine doses they’re told to obtain for their children and they’re wondering if they’re making the right decisions.  After all, what about other options, side-effects and what about HPV vaccines?

So if informed consent is of interest to you, you’ll want to review this edition of Crosstalk as Barbara covered many facets of the immunization debate as it pertains to children.  Some of the points she covered included:  

The attitudes of Republicans vs. Democrats related to vaccines. 

The disturbing growth of the childhood vaccine recommendations list.

The religious exemption option.

Have shots been given to students without the knowledge or consent of parents?

Have people been threatened, coerced or thrown out for not wanting to get certain vaccines for their children or for proposing a different vaccine schedule?

There’s more to take in, including answers to questions from listeners nationwide. 

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