Crosstalk Updates

The Third American Revolution

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:54:44 -0600

Tom DeWeese is the President of the American Policy Center.

DeWeese recently gave an address at the Freedom Action National Conference held at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. In his address he gave listeners background on what he believes are two previous revolutions that took place in America and why he feels there is a need for a third revolution.

The first American revolution in the late 1700’s dealt with individualism, private property and free enterprise.

DeWeese believes that the second revolution began in the 1960’s, forming behind a mixture of communism, fascism and corporatism. Under the idea of being green, it now calls itself, “Environmentalism”; an effort to centralize control within the federal government.

He then describes how we must organize, rededicate and mobilize ourselves and others toward the goal of restoring our republic by winning the third American revolution.

National Security Feedback

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:46:46 -0600

Vic began this edition of Crosstalk by presenting brief details on three news stories making headlines:

--Nine foreign born men are removed from a Tampa, Florida, airline flight.

--In a related story, Dutch officials question 2 men with Detroit addresses at Amsterdam’s airport after officials found suspicious items in their luggage including a knife and a box cutter.

--Tens of thousands of convicted felons, including sex offenders and murderers, are regularly crossing one section of the shared border with Mexico.

From there, Vic opened the phone lines to have listeners provide their views on the border security crisis.

Beck Rally Causes More Evangelical Confusion

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:21:54 -0600

Over the years, Mormons in the public eye, ranging from the singing Osmond family to politicians like Mitt Romney, have not made the specifics of their faith a high profile issue.

This has not been the case recently with conservative talk show icon Glenn Beck. Beck hosted a rally at the Kennedy Center on Friday and followed up with his “Restoring Honor” rally at the National Mall in Washington on Saturday.

It’s estimated that many of the thousands of people that attended the Saturday rally were evangelical Christians.

When Beck credits the Native Americans as being God’s chosen people, he’s referencing the Mormon teaching that the Native Americans migrated here from Israel. When he encourages people to embrace phrases such as “I am that I am” and informs people to look to your higher self and find the truth within, he’s communicating New Age teachings.

Why are many evangelicals failing to see what should be obvious contradictions with the Bible? Are evangelicals apostatizing to the point that they feel we can link up with Mormons so that God can bless America?

What pastor Jim Wallace is attempting to do from his position on the “left”, Beck appears to be doing on the “right”. We see this from Beck’s verbiage that communicates his own form of social justice pluralism. This is especially troubling when you realize that Beck’s Mormonism teaches the goal of building a kingdom of God on earth.

Were this weekend’s activities a precursor to an eventual merging of the “left” and the “right”; a merging that will cause people to embrace a one-world government and one-world leader? Find out from Brannon as he ties the evidence together on this edition of Crosstalk.

Best of Crosstalk (First Aired August 23, 2010)

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:40:01 -0600

Conservative talk-show icon Glenn Beck has been a staunch promoter of conservative views in the areas of civil government and law. However, Beck has now moved into an area where Brannon feels Christians must draw a clear theological, doctrinal and spiritual line.

Brannon encourages Christians to draw this line in part because of Beck’s Mormon faith, a faith that rejects the cross and defines Jesus as the spiritual brother of Lucifer.

This is one of the “faiths” that will be representing Christianity when Beck’s Divine Destiny program takes place on August 27th at the Kennedy Center. It’s an event that, according to Beck’s own website, will be a gathering in which "nationally-known religious figures from all faiths will unite…”

Brannon explains why this kind of ecumenical activity, as well as Mormonism, are unbiblical and therefore harmful to the body of believers in Christ and thus to America as well.

Controversial End-of-Life Case in Canada

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:21:54 -0600

Vic began this edition of Crosstalk by discussing the naive attitude many Christians have concerning spirituality and why this sets a dangerous precedent.

The focus then shifted to Canada where Brampton Civic Hospital is home to a patient named Joshua Mayandy. Mayandy, a Christian pastor, is said to have suffered a heart attack that resulted in some brain damage. Nonetheless, he is capable of minor communication.

What’s unusual about his case is that it’s being alleged that he must ask for food and water sustenance in order to live.

Join Vic as he presents the details of this case and as listeners weigh in with their thoughts on this critical issue.

Domesticated Jesus?

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:19:02 -0600

Harry L. Kraus Jr. is a board-certified general surgeon who has practiced both in the U.S. and abroad in Kenya as a medical missionary with Africa Inland Mission. He is author of several fiction and non-fiction books, including the one discussed today called, Domesticated Jesus.

As Kraus points out, when we work to domesticate animals the idea is to have those animals serve us.

On that note, how often have you treated Jesus the same way; perhaps asking for the forgiveness of sins but then asking Jesus to relate to you on your terms, telling him you don’t want to talk about sacrifice and lordship.

We tend to act like this because we want to be the boss; we want to be in control. Kraus calls it the “vending machine” God. We put forth a prayer and hope we get the result that we want. That, however, is actually a very small God, not the loving, huge, powerful God of the Bible.

We can also communicate that same, small God by thinking we have to do works in order to obtain favor with him, a position that nullifies the cross. Kraus says at that point a person is functioning under what he refers to as “gospel debt” and the answer to that debt is God’s grace.

These examples show how we tend to domesticate Jesus by our own immature faith and by acting Christian. These factors have their own chapter titles, and you’ll learn more when you review this edition of Crosstalk.

Homocon Update

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:52:42 -0600

Joseph Farah is a former newspaper editor and the founder, editor and CEO of WorldNetDaily.com, the world’s leading independent Internet news source.

As reported on last Thursday’s Crosstalk, WorldNetDaily is sponsoring next month’s National Take America Back Conference in Miami. Well known conservative icon Ann Coulter was scheduled as a keynote speaker but was dropped after it was discovered that she was planning to speak at HOMOCON, an event being sponsored by GOProud.

Upon hearing of her dismissal, Coulter verbally criticized Farah and his staff, as well as making light of WorldNetDaily’s concentration on the Obama birth certificate issue.

This program is an update that also brings details concerning GOProud, a homosexual Republican organization that Farah feels is trying to infiltrate and subvert the conservative movement.

No Fear of God in Evangelical Churches

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:11:25 -0600

Ingrid began this edition of Crosstalk referencing Psalm 36:1 and Romans 3:10-18; verses that focus on the holiness and fear of God.

But what are we to think when evangelical churches, churches that purport to represent the gospel of Jesus Christ, don’t have the fear of God before their eyes?

Ingrid presented proof as she played a portion of music from a CD called "Crazy Praze", by Brentwood Music. The portion she played was from "The Throw-Up Song". The song itself is a double entendre, because while on the surface it sounds like a simplistic praise song for children, the lyrics are comprised of words that are also slang terms for the act of vomiting.

In contrast, Ingrid mentioned some excellent resources on the topic of the holiness and fear of God.

For example, she highlighted portions of an article by Brett McCracken called, The Perils of Wannabe Cool Christianity. McCracken is the author of the book, Hipster Christianity: Where Church and Cool Collide.

Also mentioned is a book entitled, The Fear of God: A Forgotten Doctrine by Arnold Frank, as well as an article by Bob Deffinbaugh called, "The Holiness of God".

Following Glenn Beck's Divine Destiny or God's Word?

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:57:38 -0600

Brannon encourages Christians to draw this line in part because of Beck’s Mormon faith, a faith that rejects the cross and defines Jesus as the spiritual brother of Lucifer.

Brannon explains why this kind of ecumenical activity, as well as Mormonism, are unbiblical and therefore harmful to the body of believers in Christ and thus to America as well.

Best of Crosstalk (First Aired August 17, 2010)

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:31:53 -0600

Colonel Donald Thompson, M.D. is the Christian Medical Association Director of Global Health Outreach.

Since 1996 Department of Defense personnel have been prohibited from performing abortions except in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother.

A new legislative push in favor of abortions is on the move in the form of the Burris amendment, an amendment that is part of the Defense Authorization Act. This amendment would allow abortions to take place on both domestic and overseas military bases.

In response, the Christian Medical Association drafted a letter and sent it to senators encouraging them to vote “no” on the Defense Authorization Act. You can do the same by contacting your legislators at the numbers listed below.

Open Mic Friday

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:19:52 -0600

Vic Eliason began this edition of Crosstalk by thanking WDYN radio in
Chattanooga, Tennessee, for broadcasting Crosstalk for over 19 years. WDYN has been sold to the Bible Broadcasting Network and therefore Crosstalk will not be heard on that station once the license transfer takes place.

The following is a partial list of thoughts that were brought up by callers:

--Disappointment in Christians that link up with Mormons.
--Are Anne Coulter’s “skeletons” coming out of her closet?
--Homosexual “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy should be repealed.
--Russia will be loading up an Iranian nuclear reactor tomorrow. Will Israel retaliate?
--Glenn Beck’s respect for the Lord Jesus Christ questioned.
--President Obama has allegedly persuaded Israel not to attack Iran for a year or more.
--A caller wanted to see some Crosstalk programming that defines Roman Catholicism.
--Concern over an electromagnetic pulse attack by an aggressor nation.
--Disgust over the halting of the cost-of-living increase for disabled American veterans.

Ann Coulter Calls Joseph Farah “Swine” for Biblical Stance

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:24:25 -0600

Joseph Farah is a former newspaper editor and the founder, editor and CEO of WorldNetDaily.com, the world’s leading independent Internet news source.

WorldNetDaily is sponsoring next month’s National Take America Back Conference in Miami. Well known speaker and author Ann Coulter was on the docket as a keynote speaker but was dropped by the organizers after it was discovered that she was planning to participate in another event known as “HOMOCON”. That event is being sponsored by GOProud, a group of homosexual Republicans.

Upon hearing of her dismissal, Coulter launched a verbal assault at Farah and as the caller responses proved, many are concerned about the legitimacy of her stand as a conservative spokesperson.

During the second half hour of the program, the conversation switches slightly as Vic and callers examine what it really means to be conservative from the Christian perspective.

The Propaganda Presidency

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:09:42 -0600

Allen Barton is the PJTV Host and contributor. PJTV is described as the arm of Pajamas Media, a conservative, exclusively online media outlet that covers bias in the media and the political “left”.

This edition of Crosstalk points to a 37 page report that alleges that the White House and numerous departments of the executive branch are guilty of inappropriate or illegal public relations and propaganda efforts.

One example was a cable TV ad by retired actor Andy Griffith, touting both Medicare and ObamaCare. The Department of Health and Human Services paid $700,000 for the ad which also appeared on the DHHS and White House websites. The ad was clearly designed to steer senior citizens to support these key legislative aspects of the Obama administration and thereby affect coming elections.

Join Vic and Allen as they discuss this and other ways that President Obama is using questionable public relations tactics to sell his agenda rather than merely pursuing it.

The Rising Threat of Abortions in the Military

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:26:21 -0600

Colonel Donald Thompson, M.D. is the Christian Medical Association Director of Global Health Outreach.

Since 1996 Department of Defense personnel have been prohibited from performing abortions except in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother.

Monday News Montage

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:14:42 -0600

Vic Eliason presented the following montage of news stories for listener comments:

--President Obama presents, then refines his comments regarding the effort of Muslims to build a mosque at “Ground Zero”.

--Mahmoud al-Zahar, a co-founder of Hamas, is the latest, high-profile individual to give his endorsement of the “Ground Zero” mosque.

--Homosexuals in California can begin marrying next week unless the U.S. 9th Circuit moves in to stop the process.

--North Korea threatens the “severest punishment” against South Korea for engaging in military exercises with the United States.

--The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform issues a scathing report accusing President Obama of covert, criminal activity.