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Martin Mawyer is president of Christian Action Network. Martin began his career as a journalist for the Religion Today news syndicate and as the Washington news correspondent for Moody Monthly magazine. In 1990 he founded the Christian Action Network. As Jim opened this edition of Crosstalk, he noted a just-released Newsmax story that someone used […]

Barbara Loe Fisher is the 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 […]

Paul Dragu is senior editor at The New American. He is an award-winning reporter and host of The New American Daily. He is writer of Defector: A True Story of Tyranny, Liberty and Purpose. As Jim noted early in the broadcast, many of us recognize that America has been in decline for many years. The […]

William J. Federer is a nationally known speaker, historian, author, and president of Amerisearch, Inc. He's the speaker on "The American Minute" daily broadcast. He has authored numerous books including, America's God and Country Encyclopedia of Quotations, Who is the King in America?, Socialism: The Real History From Plato to the Present - How the […]

Michael Germi is a former Muslim who was born in Iran into a Shia Muslim family. In this setting he learned to practice Islam praying 5 times a day toward Mecca. He fasted during Ramadan. He practiced self-mutilation for the cause of Allah. He migrated to Australia in 2006 and in 2009 placed his trust […]

This edition of Crosstalk began with a number of news stories dealing with President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The Senate vote for the bill came to a tie which was broken by Vice President J.D. Vance, therefore the bill has passed. The bill goes on to the House of Representatives and the president […]

John DeWaard & Arthur Perkins fought against modernism in the Presbyterian Church. Brian DeJong is a pastor and archivist of the Midwest Presbytery of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. The transcript recounts the stories of two Wisconsin pastors, John DeWard and Arthur Perkins, who courageously stood against theological liberalism within the Presbyterian Church USA. DeWard, facing […]

Andrew Arthur is Resident Fellow in Law and Policy for the Center for Immigration Studies. It's amazing that we have public officials who are "linking arms" with those who attack individuals that work for our safety and security. That is the current state of affairs as America's war on illegal immigration continues. Andrew indicated this […]

Here's a brief selection of headlines representing news stories that made the cut as Jim presented another edition of the News Round-Up. Numerous stories included audio as well. --After the U.S. strike on Iran earlier this week, Israel's Prime Minister and President Trump agreed to a rapid end to the war in Gaza and expansion […]

Mat Staver is founder & chairman of Liberty Counsel. Mat is a constitutional attorney with three landmark cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. He is an author and the host of the radio broadcasts Faith & Freedom and Freedom's Call and the TV broadcast Freedom Alive. Genesis 1:27 clearly shows that God created us male […]

John Stemberger is president of Liberty Counsel Action & Senior Counsel of Liberty Counsel. He's been a conservative policy advocate for over 30 years. Abigail Forman is public policy analyst and a writer for Liberty Counsel Action. She is a former Minnesota state legislator and former Director of Public Policy for Right to Life UK. […]

Dr. Richard Schmidt is the pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He's the speaker on the weekly TV program, "Prophecy Focus" and the radio broadcast, "Prophecy Unfolding." He spent 32 years in law enforcement until his retirement. He has authored several books including: Are You Going to a Better […]

Scott Schara is the father of Grace Schara. Grace was a 19-year-old daughter with Down Syndrome who tested positive for COVID and was hospitalized. She was ushered into eternity on October 13, 2021. Scott launched a landmark lawsuit, Schara v. Ascension Health et al. Leading up to this he warned about the dangers of incentivized […]

Headlined by news related to the Iran/Israel war, Jim presented details on the following stories and much more: --Iran said today it would refuse to hold nuclear talks with the U.S. while under attacks by Israel. --The Islamic regime in Tehran has shut down internet and cell phone lines across the nation. --On Wednesday, hundreds […]

J.C. Ryle, Anglican Bishop of Liverpool and prolific author, is featured by Brian De Jong, archivist for the Midwest Presbytery of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church.

Usama Dakdok is the Founder of the Straight Way of Grace Ministry. He is the speaker on the daily radio broadcast Revealing the Truth About Islam. It has become a common thing for Israelis to be woken by sirens. This morning was no exception. But this time there is shock as they learned that one […]

Chris Katulka is vice president of North American Ministries at The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry and host of The Friends of Israel Today radio program. He is a Bible teacher, and writer for Israel My Glory magazine and is author of the book, Israel Always. Today marks the 6th day of Israel's Operation Rising […]

Frank Gaffney is president of the Institute for the American Future, President & CEO of Save the Persecuted Christians, Vice Chairman for Committee on the Present Danger: China. He is speaker on the Secure Freedom Minute. Frank acted as an Assistant Secretary of Defense in the Reagan Pentagon. Frank began by reminding listeners that, "Israel […]

The news cycle of just the past several days dramatically shows how the world is in turmoil. For example: Israel initiated Operation Rising Lion last week, destroying top Iranian military leaders and nuclear facilities. Iran's retaliatory strikes targeting Israel have left at least 24 dead. Also, the IDF announced today that one-third of Iran's missile […]

Due to breaking news surrounding Israel's attack this morning on Iran's nuclear facilities, this edition of the News Round-Up began with comment from Pastor Jim Scudder, Jr., live from Israel. He is senior pastor of Quentin Road Baptist Church in Lake Zurich, Illinois. He's an author and also the speaker on the program InGrace which […]

In this LifeBeat episode, host Tiffany Van Bronkhorst, Content Contributor and Events Coordinator, speaks with special guest Terri Marcroft to discuss her personal journey with adoption and how it inspired her to found Unplanned Good, a nonprofit focused on expanding the conversation around unplanned pregnancy and adoption, promoting the choice for life. Tiffany and Terri […]

In this LifeBeat episode, hosts Danny Earl, Director of Education, and Tiffany Van Bronkhorst, Content Contributor and Events Coordinator, wish all mothers a Happy Mother's Day this upcoming Sunday. Danny and Tiffany highlight the courage and dedication of the women who said yes to becoming a mother, whether through birth or adoption. They then discuss […]

In this LifeBeat episode, hosts Danny Earl, Director of Education, and Tiffany Van Bronkhorst, Content Contributor and Events Coordinator, highlight the pending legislation that could soon make physician-assisted suicide legal in Delaware, making it the 11th state to legalize the practice. Danny and Tiffany highlight similar bills that were presented in Michigan in 2023 but […]

In this LifeBeat episode, hosts Danny Earl, Director of Education, and Tiffany Van Bronkhorst, Content Contributor and Events Coordinator, discuss an Illinois abortion law that was deemed unconstitutional. Danny and Tiffany touch on a heartbreaking story of a woman who suffered severe health effects from a botched abortion. They highlight the closing of four Planned […]

In this LifeBeat episode, hosts Danny Earl, Director of Education, and Tiffany Van Bronkhorst, Content Contributor and Events Coordinator, highlight Michigan's Knights of Columbus and their 100th donated ultrasound machine! Danny and TIffany discuss an article highlighting Planned Parenthood affiliate CEOs' outlandish salaries despite the organization's claims of financial hardship. They touch on an article […]

In this LifeBeat episode, host Danny Earl, Director of Education, introduces the podcast's new co-host Tiffany Van Bronkhorst, RLM's new Content Contributor and Events Coordinator. Danny and Tiffany discuss Women's History Month and how true empowerment comes from providing women with every opportunity to make the hopeful and courageous choice for life. Danny and Tiffany […]

In this LifeBeat episode, host Danny Earl, Director of Education, speaks with Kisha Martin, the Director of the ICU Birth Choice mobile pregnancy resource center (PRC). Kisha highlights the work that the mobile PRC does in the Detroit area, providing women with a place to turn to for life-affirming pregnancy care. Kisha shares her personal […]

In this LifeBeat episode, host Danny Earl, Director of Education, speaks with LaTonya Lewis, one of the Community Outreach Coordinators for Right to Life of Michigan. LaTonya touches on the struggles that the Black community faces when searching for prolife pregnancy care in the Detroit area. Danny and LaTonya discuss the impact of "planting seeds", […]

In this LifeBeat episode, host Danny Earl, Director of Education, sits down with Jazlyn Bailey, the MiGen Leads Ambassador at Right to Life of Michigan (RLM). Jazlyn discusses the MiGen Leads program and the contests it offers for youth and young adults in Michigan. Danny and Jazlyn discuss the importance of reaching a younger audience […]

In this LifeBeat episode, host Danny Earl discusses the upcoming anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision and where the prolife landscape in Michigan stands after its overturning in 2022. Danny talks about the negative results that Proposal 3 has had in Michigan on women and how, for choice to truly exist, women […]