Stand Up For The Truth Podcast

On this edition of SUFTT, Mary welcomes Myra who tells us about her life in Pakistan as a Christian in a Muslim majority nation. Life in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan has shaped her entire understanding of faith, courage, and truth. As a child, she didn’t fully grasp the weight of what it meant to live as a Christian in a place where expressing your beliefs could come with real consequences. The fear that accompanies the day to day life there as a believer, but also a woman, was ever present. But those experiences have formed an appreciation for freedom and strengthened her commitment to preserving our Christian values and keep this country great. Today she dedicates her days to standing firmly for truth and working tirelessly to ensure that the values we cherish remain protected for future generations. A faith-filled testimony from someone who understands what is at stake with the influx of Muslim culture to the West and how we can protect what we have as long as we can.

Today’s news cycle shows us what we’re up against when it comes to building the final world empire of surveillance and slavery. The Tower of Babel was one thing, and God judged it. Today’s tower to man’s desire to control is global, and it has the potential to be brutal. First up today is an update on the pandemic treaty, which, if you ask the average American, they would say it’s gone far away. Even though Trump would never sign on to it, whoever is in the big chair after him could easily be persuaded to join in the party. Is it the dawn of the new world order? Even the Iran war spells last days world order. And don’t get us started about Ai and that revolutionary tech. The world is in an uproar over so many things but what does the media care about? What Marco Rubio is wearing on the plane to China. Finding important news is becoming nearly impossible, but we give it our best shot.

Mary welcomes back Pastor Andy Woods to talk about some of the hot topics around the world. First up we look at Israel, and their providing an Iron Dome system for the UAE. Why does the UAE need protection from Iran via Israel, that Iran is going after them with extra rage? We also look at the continuing battle of antisemitism, which is not abating at all in a supposedly tolerant, civilized world. Also on the agenda: faithful pastors who put all on the line to preach the gospel; the US economic indicators regarding the debt load we are passing on to our kids and grands, if we even make it that far; Islamic prayer rooms in public schools; leftist talking points that more than suggest they are the only ones who get to do the talking. It’s one thing to try and live side by side with their extreme views, it’s another thing when they get more unhinged than we are comfortable with. Some things need to swing a different direction before the next presidential cycle. Many various and sundry headlines that tell us just where the culture is at in many areas of interest to the believer. A full hour with a faithful preacher of the truth and the times. Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A

Mary chats with Lee Brainard about the Iran war, and why we just can’t seem to settle on what is really going on there. Every day is a new headline, immediately followed by another one that says, no, that’s not what’s going on. So is avoiding the topic altogether the direction to take, and who would blame us – because so much of what we read from both believers and non-believers and the headlines they choose is filtered through what the media think of Trump. And you know right away what they think because their opinion of Trump is on equal footing as the actual news piece. That is not journalism, it is mere editorializing. And then there is the struggle with “what he doesn’t know about prophecy.” But does God need Trump to understand prophecy? Do we want a politician to purposefully move last days events in a certain direction? After all, it will go on being fulfilled long after he is gone. Yes, at this late hour, how can everything not be prophetic; and YET – we don’t have the full picture, clearly. Presuming we do is dangerous. An interesting hour with Lee that hopefully answers some of our questions. Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A

Carl Kerby | Bub Kuns Mary welcomes back Bub Kuns and Carl Kerby to catch up with them about all things related to youth ministry. We look at the latest in the DeBunked video series, and what it takes to bring one of these captivating and clever videos to life. We talk about the latest video on dinosaurs and why it is so popular. We catch up with Carl and the many events he has been a part of in the area of contending for the faith and having a rock-solid worldview. Then we switch to the subject of our youth: why are so many of late pursuing spiritual things? As that is a wide lens question, more to the point is, what kind of spirituality? Searching in the age of social media is very different than it was even 5 years ago. Add on to that, the Ai revolution – how has Ai changed youth ministry? Trying to sort through counterfeits, spiritual ones, has never been more challenging. Then we look at the top questions youth have. A full hour with 2 worldview warriors. Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A

Tim and Mary take a look at the headlines relating to one of the top stories of the week: The Android Next Door. Since personal, humanoid style household robots are poised to “evolve” into something more, well, human – we wonder what part of their popularity today is Hollywood inspired, and what part is real? Is life imitating art? Do we really want a bot in our kitchen or anywhere in our homes, listening to our every sigh and expressed thought? We take a look at Bots gone wild, up to the point of giving scientists the recipe for a bio weapon. The bigger question then might be, what are we becoming alongside of them? There is no way this revolution doesn’t fundamentally change everything. Ai is here to stay. It’s one thing to auto-repeat, “it’s just a tool.” It’s another thing to think it won’t affect our humanity on a deep level.

Mary continues the conversation about the fundamental poisoning of humanity on two levels: synthetic chemicals in the form of pharma and gene-editing drugs, and increasing bureaucracy designed to control all agricultural seeds. What do raw milk, migration policies, energy policies, backyard poultry, our health, and slaughterhouses have in common? All of them have become so controlled by politicians and bureaucrats so as to remove any control whatsoever by local municipalities, aka, people. It’s all about control, making it extremely difficult for the average person to simply be autonomous regarding their health and what they eat. The toxicity at the grocery store is just a symptom. The root is consolidation of power on such a level that brings us to the point that if the bureaucrats feel there is harm to the public in the form of toxins or disease, all that matters is the result: more control. Patterns emerge if we are paying close attention. Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A

Today Mary welcomes back Trey Dellinger to talk about Wisconsin’s Governor Evers’ “Capitol capitulation” in vetoing AB 105, designed to protect our kids from online adult content. Evers vetoed this bill that was passed by the Republican legislature requiring all porn online users to give ID to prove age. Being the first governor to veto such protective legislation, residents should be extremely disappointed in this partisan upsmanship. The reasons he gives regarding protecting the ID of the users hardly shows a genuine concern for the minds and hearts of our kids. We also discuss some of the other ways to protect our kids online. Trey Dellinger is the Senior Legal Fellow of AFA Action, the government affairs affiliate of American Family Association. Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A

NOT Elijah Abraham [NO VIDEO AVAILABLE TODAY] Mary welcomes back Elijah Abraham to catch up on his recent travels and opportunities to spread the gospel to many. Elijah travels often to various nations and teaches, counsels, and encourages believers in many corners of the world. We get an uplifting report from a pastors’ heart so that we can be encouraged as well – seeing how God is working around the world. What is the greatest need of our brethren in the Eastern Hemisphere? Is it similar to what the church in the West lacks? There is nothing like international travel to give perspective on so many things. We learn how to pray for our brethren overseas. We also take a look at Islam/Sharia in the West, and the implications for this rapidly expanding worldview; how Americans are snoozing through the entire thing to our own peril.

Tim and Mary take on the news with both a backward and forward looking perspective. As we get closer to the Lord’s return for His church, we seem to be seeing ways in which He is revealing many things; the antics of a lukewarm self-centered church, the ideologies of political parties, archeology, and not surprisingly, the unveiling of who the true church is. Today we look at a remarkable account of the tribe of Manassah returning to Israel from their wanderings in India. Who are these observant Jews who want nothing more than to make Aliyah to Israel? How did they get there, and is it prophetic? We also look at the latest tech surrounding finding any remnant of Noah’s ark. While such reports have been floating around for decades, with today’s tech one has to wonder if the accuracy of such research might be significantly better. And speaking of Noah, the latest research seems to point to him and his wife being our general ancestor – which would force those who don’t believe in a literal global flood to perhaps revisit their position. Finally, we look at all the reasons why the church needs to have a biblical perspective on Israel, and a bit of archaeology to top it off. A full hour.

On today’s podcast, Mary revisits Bible prophecy basics circa 2026. It’s amazing that what was true 50 years ago biblically is still true; what has changed, even in a mere 5 years, are the multitude of cultural markers that point to convergence and soon fulfillment. The beautiful thing is, prophecy students will watch and wait regardless of signs. They are already overwhelmingly convinced Jesus could come “perhaps today’. Even though the humble bar code in 1980 was nothing near what it would take to see the light of Revelation 13 fulfillment, we have always been committed to our night watch. Whether the listener is a prophecy expert or someone who knows nothing of the subject, this podcast can refresh, encourage and educate. We look at what prophecy is, why we must care, and what the general subjects are. The hope with this content is that if the listener has family or friend who knows nothing about prophecy, perhaps it would spark curiosity – enough to crack a Bible or maybe see the news in a new light. Are you ready for the future? Because it’s ready for you. Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A

Mary welcomes back Pastor David Bowen of Interpreting the Times to discuss the rising tide of evil in our world. As much as we think we are informed about many different things, we often fail to connect them in these last days as one continual flow of history and events. And we can never overstate the connective tissue of evil, as the kingdoms of this world give way to the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. Not only will there be turbulence, but evil – and evil men – will wax worse and worse. Are things more evil than we ever imagined they could be? And equally important, are we underestimating just HOW evil? The enemy of our souls is working overtime with plenty of help from the humans who have come out from the shadows and let us know their intent. We talk about the various ways evil manifests and this culture of death. How can we up our rescue mission in the world? Always an enlightening hour with David. https://www.interpretingthetimes.com/discernment https://www.interpretingthetimes.com/sot7 Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A

Mary chats with Ray Moore about the alarming rise in anti-homeschooling bills that have been proposed since January. Ray is the founder of The Exodus Mandate Project, urging Christian parents to pull their kids out of public schools and place them in Christian schools or homeschool instead. Ray, a co-founder of Frontline Ministries, Inc., currently serves as the President of the Board. Ray is the author of Let My Children Go and also one of the Executive Producers of the 2011 award-winning film, IndoctriNation: Public Schools and the Decline of Christianity in America. We talk in-depth about the various states that have introduced aggressive anti-homeschooling bills and what their motives might be, which most parents can see through anyway. We also talk about the reasons parents homeschool and encourage families to secure a biblical worldview for their youngsters instead of a pagan, humanistic one. A family man himself, Ray is a retired Lt Colonel and chaplain for the Army. He is passionate about our kids and in this war on the family, we need all the soldiers we can get. Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A

On today’s edition of SUFTT, we look at the steady flow of things that make us say, “I never thought I would see that!”, to be followed by, for Christians at least, “What a time to be alive!”. Both expressions are valid. Pigs may not be flying but they are being chased. By a robot. Ask the people in Warsaw Poland. There are so many things that fall into this category it might seem we just don’t focus on the weird and surreal anymore but it certainly paints a picture. Today we talk about tying British citizenship to understanding Muslim holidays; Mamdani possibly tying America’s 250th to something other than being American (more info to follow as we get toward July 4!); the Pope continues his denying ways when it comes to Islam and Christianity; and Your Brain on Ai. Which come to think of it, is similar to our brain after consuming too much news media and we all are at risk.

Mary welcomes back Mike Gendron to have a conversation about counterfeit gospels and our response. Once we establish that the one true urgent gospel is the truth, that the church’s mission revolves around it, and Jesus gave His life for it, there is no room for counterfeits. And yet, in Galatians 1, Paul tells us with emphasis that there are those who, for whatever reason, are enamored of false gospels. What might be their ecumenical motives? The mischief that has infiltrated the world over a false premise and foundation for all truth, is incalculable. Galatians 1 should serve as a warning that we are not to take Paul’s exhortation lightly. The Catholic gospel of works as well is not the true gospel. The math looks like this: Jesus + Anything = Nothing. Why are pastors not warning about such things? How should believers live their lives in light of the schemes of the enemy to cause the church to embrace ecumenism as if it’s not systemically dangerous? A solid hour with a seasoned apologist. Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A

Mary welcomes back Kyle Peart and Flynn Huseby of Once Lost Ministries to take an overview approach to the book of Hebrews. Jesus clearly had no respect for the religious leaders of His day as He takes on the pharisees in Matthew 23, exposing their hypocrisy and legalism for all time. His very ministry was the polar opposite of the religious systems’ approach to coming to God through another mediator, one that usurps His ministry of grace alone, through faith alone, through HIM alone. That message still being lost on subsequent religions large and small, we continue to fight the good fight of rightly dividing the Word and exchanging our filthy rags of works for His righteousness. We talk about that very thing that shines so brightly about this book of the Bible, the themes and what we can glean for our own lives. Flynn’s thorough article, “The Book of Hebrews Vs. the Roman Catholic Church” can be found here. A full hour with sound apologists who daily fight the good fight for truth and point us directly to the finished work of the cross. Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A

Mary welcomes Dr. and Pastor Michael Spaulding of Calvary Chapel Lima, Ohio to discuss his new book, “Replacement Theology: It’s Root, Fruit and Consequences for Jewish People and the Nation of Israel”. This is a definitive text and in-depth work on the genesis and results of claiming the church has replaced Israel in the realm of the promises of God. Those in the media today who say that that nation is not legitimate and the Jews are fake Jews still manage to blame the Jews that they claim don’t exist for everything wrong in the world, a standard they would never hold other nations to. We talk about the unbiblical assumptions of Replacement Theology, the mystery of the church, and the damage done to Bible prophecy in total when RT is embraced. Why don’t RT adherents love what God loves, ie, Israel? Why does Reform Theology especially teach this, and what is the Catholic/Augustinian connection? A thoughtful hour with someone who has truly thought this through. Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A

Another headline cycle gets us deeper into a kind of darkness that is truly astonishing. The world is reeling from the effects of the Mideast war that morphs from day to day and is dividing our nation. Why? Is it because the party that gave so much money to Iran doesn’t want the party trying to fix it to win? It’s complex, and we don’t know how it’s going to end. God knows. We also look at a goodly list of all the ways the signs are converging, so when taken as a whole picture, imperfect as it is for now, we can conclude things are never going back to some other world. How long, O Lord? If you took communion last weekend, you know how important it is to commemorate what He did; but it also ties us to what He will be doing when He comes. Proclaiming the Master’s death – TILL HE COMES. News cycles come and go but His Word remains.

Dr. JB Hixson Mary welcomes back JB Hixson to explore the topic of the attributes of God and how the knowledge of the One we worship gives us stability, wisdom, and an understanding of Whom we worship. The church often misrepresents God, and yet how can that be with all the revealed knowledge available to us in the Scriptures? And yet even knowing that He is perfect in all His ways, just, righteous and unchanging, we still find ways to lean on our own understanding in so many of OUR ways. In fact, the more we understand His nature, the more we fall on our knees in gratitude that He has provided a way to be reconciled to Him, despite the fact that we are fallen and completely opposite of Him in our natural selves. In fact, the more we know Him the more this verse becomes astonishing: “…His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.” (1Peter 1:4). We say it a lot, but we serve a mighty God and we have a mighty bright future. Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A

Today, on Stand Up For The Truth, host Dave Wager teaches from the account of Judas betraying Jesus, using it as a mirror for our own hearts. He walks through Matthew 26 and challenges the assumption that Judas was uniquely flawed, asking whether we fall into the same trap, expecting life and even God to revolve around us. Dave emphasizes that everything begins with God, not us, and that our role is not to be needed, but to recognize the privilege of being wanted and included in His plan. He draws a clear line between living for self, comfort, or money, and living in alignment with God’s purposes, warning that misplaced expectations can quietly lead to compromise, just as they did with Judas. He then connects Judas’ betrayal to a broader warning about sin and misplaced trust, especially in money and personal gain. Using everyday illustrations, including his own struggle with donuts, Dave explains how sin promises satisfaction but leaves regret, often too late to undo the consequences. He stresses that obedience to God is the true expression of love for Him, and that ignoring God’s direction leads to eventual remorse. The message closes with a sober reminder: we will all stand before God honestly, without spin, and the choices we make now matter. The call is simple and direct, know God, listen to Him, and walk in obedience today, before there is a “Judas moment” you can’t take back.