Category: Apologetics

Jason Jimenez: Stand Strong, Embolden Believers, Engage Culture

by Stand Up For The Truth | Feb 25, 2021 | American Church, Apologetics, Christian Growth, Christianity, Culture & Morality, Pastor's Perspective, Podcast | 1 |

We discuss Jason’s background and ministry, his apologist colleagues and mentors, the importance of equipping believers and challenging them to engage culture, hard to reach millennials, Ravi Zacharias, and how to have the hard conversations with an uninformed, confused and disengaged church.

JB Hixson: Deceivers and The Spirit of Anti-Christ

by Stand Up For The Truth | Nov 19, 2020 | 2020 election, Apologetics, Bible Prophecy, Discernment, Pastor's Perspective, Podcast, Religious Freedom | 0

JB Hixson says, “We are living in the greatest time of deception ever. This is biblical. There is a direct correlation between the Spirit of Anti-Christ, Covid-19, and the U.S. election chaos.”

But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived. (2 Timothy 3:13)

James Walker: Is Jesus God and Savior or a ‘Good teacher’ & Prophet of Allah?

by Stand Up For The Truth | Oct 12, 2020 | American Church, Apologetics, Christianity, Islam, Podcast, the Gospel | 1 |

Who Is the Jesus of Islam? Jesus is revered in the Islamic faith—but is he the same Jesus Christians claim as their Savior? Today’s guest, James Walker discusses major similarities and major differences between the Jesus of the Bible and the Jesus of the Qur’an. Such as how Islam affirms biblical concepts, even though it diverges from Scripture; how the Qur’an promotes a deep respect of Jesus, while not identifying Him as a Savior, and how to cultivate conversational relationships with Muslims, despite your different beliefs and faith backgrounds.

Paul Blair: America at a Critical Crossroads for Faith and Freedom

by Stand Up For The Truth | Sep 28, 2020 | American Church, Apologetics, Christianity, Culture & Morality, Homosexual Agenda, Pastor's Perspective, Podcast, Politics and Faith, Religious Freedom | 2 |

Today’s guest is Pastor Paul Blair, Senior Pastor of Fairview Baptist Church in Edmond, Oklahoma since 2001. He speaks nationwide about God in Government, as well as Apologetics and a Biblical Worldview. He serves on the Board of Directors for Bott Radio, and the Oklahoma Apologetics Alliance.

Paul was a football All Star at Oklahoma State University and was drafted by the Chicago Bears in 1986 playing under Coach Mike Ditka and alongside Hall of Famers Walter Payton, Dan Hampton, and Mike Singletary.

He’s an author, and President of Reclaiming America for Christ and founder of Protect Life and Marriage OK. He is also a member of the Council on National Policy.

Corey Miller: Engaging Culture, Mormons, and Social Justice Lies

by Stand Up For The Truth | Sep 25, 2020 | Apologetics, Biblical Social Justice, Christianity, Discipleship, Mormonism, Podcast, Theology | 0 |

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Carl Kirby: Evil in the World, Hard Times & Honest Questions

by Stand Up For The Truth | Aug 27, 2020 | Apologetics, Christian Growth, Christianity, Culture & Morality, Moral Relativism, Podcast, Worldview | 0 |

We discuss some of the questions young people have about life including God, religion, truth, Noah’s Ark, sin, and evil in the world. Carl shares his honest struggle with trials and the victory we have when we trust God’s sovereignty and understand His purpose for our lives.

Jay Seegert: Don’t Give Up, There’s Victory in Christ!

by Stand Up For The Truth | Jul 23, 2020 | Apologetics, Christianity, Creation, Environmentalism, Podcast | 0 |

Political division, a pandemic, government shut downs, mask mandates, racial tension; how should Christians respond?

We discuss reasons why some are feeling down or overwhelmed, but we have God’s promise that, “greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world.” 1 John 4:4 The Lord is not surprised by anything happening in our country and He sees the end from the beginning. People need hope today more than ever, and the Gospel is the answer.

Juan Valdez: Faith in the Midst of Covid Chaos, Lies

by Stand Up For The Truth | Jul 6, 2020 | Apologetics, Christianity, COVID 19, Culture & Morality, Discipleship, Education, Government, Podcast | 0 |

We discuss the many different reactions Christians have to the Chinese coronavirus and government ordinances, restrictions. We also address how the lack of true American history being taught to kids today had led to this cultural moment with so many young people thinking the country is and was always a bad one.

Plus, new surveys saying a majority of Americans no longer see human life as ‘Sacred’ but see humanity as ‘Basically Good.’ And new Barna research shows 87% of Christians believe the USA has been blessed by God. Hmm.

Alex McFarland: the Battle over Truth, entertainment and ‘soft’ Christianity

by Stand Up For The Truth | Jun 8, 2020 | Apologetics, Christian Growth, Culture & Morality, Education, Podcast, Worldview | 0 |

We discuss reasons why some Christians fall away from God and leave the faith, shallow theology and soft sermons, discipleship and youth ministry, the battle for truth in a culture of moral relativism, and the political divide due to identity politics and globalism.

Gary Gilley: Growing in Christ, Working Our Salvation Out

by Stand Up For The Truth | Jun 5, 2020 | American Church, Apologetics, Christian Growth, Discernment, Discipleship, Gospel, Podcast | 0 |

Today we to look at Christian maturity and sanctification in the life of the disciple of Jesus Christ, as well as the delicate balance of Christians working with the Holy Spirit in this lifelong process. Our guest is Pastor Gary Gilley and his brand new study book is: Growing in Christ: Laying the Foundations of Christian Maturity.

Tim Chaffey: Authority of the Bible; Relevance of Genesis, Creation Museum

by Stand Up For The Truth | May 29, 2020 | American Church, Apologetics, Christianity, Creation, Podcast | 0 |

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Preston & Kelly Condra: Keeping the Faith in Hard Times

by Stand Up For The Truth | May 1, 2020 | Apologetics, Christian Growth, Christianity, Depression, Podcast | 0 |

Faith in the promises of God to the church empowers the spiritual Christian to cope with the difficult times in life. Because the believer has the mind of Christ, he is able to view life’s troubles as God does, recognizing that they are temporary and fleeting in comparison with eternity.

Holly Pivec: Why NAR ‘Prophets’ were Wrong, & Fake Domestic Terrorism

by Stand Up For The Truth | Mar 1, 2021 | 2020 election, Christianity, Dominionism, New Apostolic Reformation (NAR), Podcast, Politics and Faith | 0 |

We discuss false prophets and the biblical requirements of God’s prophets, the NAR, the role of Christians in America, guarding against idolatry, and understanding how the left is framing believers & patriots as terrorists.

Calvin Beisner: Climate Predictions, Green Policy; Equality Act

by Stand Up For The Truth | Feb 26, 2021 | Bible Prophecy, Christianity, Climate Change, Environmentalism, Globalism, LGBTQ, Podcast, President Joe Biden, Worldview | 0 |

Young people today are very passionate about the subject of climate change. More often than not, they are being indoctrinated with emotional, fear-driven arguments about mankind destroying the planet because of our “carbon footprint.” We should acknowledge their concern about being good stewards of God’s earth, but how can we help separate fiction from fact?

Dr. Beisner shares his expertise on green energy, climate change, and solar dependency on fossil fuels, as well as what happened in Texas recently with sub-zero temps and power failures. David later outlines to evil of the Democrat’s so-called “Equality Act,” which just passed in the U.S. House.

Jason Jimenez: Stand Strong, Embolden Believers, Engage Culture

by Stand Up For The Truth | Feb 25, 2021 | American Church, Apologetics, Christian Growth, Christianity, Culture & Morality, Pastor's Perspective, Podcast | 1 |

Rick Scarborough: Carnality in the Church and the Demise of Freedom

by Stand Up For The Truth | Feb 23, 2021 | 2020 election, American History, Big Tech, Christianity, Education, Leadership, Podcast, Politics and Faith | 1 |

WE DISCUSS our hope for America to be preserved, Christian Nationalism, patriot pastors, Rush Limbaugh, globalism, and the church’s ongoing battle with COVID-19 restrictions.

Andy Woods: Green Energy Failures & Climate Non-Science

by Stand Up For The Truth | Feb 19, 2021 | Christianity, Culture & Morality, Democrat Party, Environmentalism, Pastor's Perspective, Podcast | 2 |

Joe Biden calls climate change an “existential threat” to humanity and promised to advance job-killing ‘Green New Deal’ policies. Andy Woods lives near Houston, Texas, an area effected by green energy policies and rolling blackouts due to the recent ice storms in the south. But Texas? We address the unbliblical and even un-scientific approaches that progressives are taking.

CNN, the left & Democrat media are framing Trump and his supporters as radical insurrectionists. We discuss dangerous rhetoric attempting to set up “Christian Nationalists” as the enemy of the state and even “domestic terrorists.”