In this episode AFR morning host JJ Jasper talks about the impact of PreBorn ultrasounds and how they help protect human life. Then, Jeff King of International Christian Concern, gives us an update on Christian persecution around the globe and what's ahead for believers in the West. Also, author and Bible teacher Kristi McLelland explains why our spiritual posture makes all the difference as we approach the scriptures.

00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Lineup

01:00-10:13 JJ Jasper and PreBorn

10:26-18:37 Jeff King and Christian persecution

18:45-27:19 Kristi McLelland

27:20-28:00 Preview of Next Week's Program

International Christian Concern's 2023 Persecution Report

https://www.persecution.org/projects/poy/

Links for Kristi McLelland

www.newlensbiblicalstudies.com

www.williamsoncc.edu

This week, AFA Executive Vice-President, Ed Vitagliano, exposes the latest proposed rule from the Biden administration that would effectively discriminate against Christians who want to become foster parents. Pastor Bert Harper, co-host of Exploring the Word, discusses common reasons for divorce and the best ways to benefit from marriage counseling. Then, Gary Bauer of American Values explains the roots of antisemitism in American universities and gives practical suggestions on showing support for the Jewish communities where we live.

00:00-00:59 Program Intro and Guest Lineup

01:00-08:39 The Biden LGBTQ Foster Care Rule and AFA Action Alert

08:48-17:21 Seeking and Benefitting from Marriage Counseling

17:33-26:57 Gary Bauer on Antisemitism in the U.S.

26:57-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights

Biden Administration Proposed Foster Care Rule

The letter from 19 state Attorney's General to the Biden Administration

In this episode, we'll preview next week's Iowa Caucus and learn what makes it important in the race for the White House. Then Dan Steiner talks about the ministry of PreBorn, and tells how an ultrasound can have a life changing impact on a mother considering abortions. We’ll also hear from author and speaker Camille Cates, as she explains the emotional fallout of an abortion and how believers can help. She'll also tell how her book, Moving Forward after Abortion: Finding Comfort in God can be used by churches to help women and men scarred by abortion.

00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Lineup

01:00-05:20 Walker Wildmon on the Iowa Caucuses

05:21-12:00 Dan Steiner of PreBorn and the Impact of Ultrasounds

12:12-26:55 Camille Cates' Story of Abortion and Recovery Ministry

27:00-28:00 Preview of Next Week's Program

This episode explores the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), in corporate America. Attorney Steve Crampton comments on DEI and provides helpful suggestions on avoiding intrusive workplace questionnaires and data collection. Then, Ken Ham of Answers in Genesis helps us understand why younger generations have left the Church and explains the reasons and consequences of this alarming trend. We'll also hear about iLumenEd - an online Christian education alternative to public schools.

00:00-00:59 Program introduction and overview

01:00-09:38 Steve Crampton on DEI

09:53-20:22 Ken Ham and the State of the Church

20:36-26:57 Gretchen Pike, Administrator for iLumenEd.

https://www.ilumened.org/

Get your free six-month subscription to The Stand here:

https://www.afa.net/the-stand/signup/

This week, we're reposting segments from previous episodes of The Stand Radio. Debbie Wuthnow of iVoterGuide describes the process of contacting a member of Congress. Then, Christian author and apologist, Dr. Frank Turek, gives us some insight on how to use logic and natural revelation to counter the push for gender identity. We'll also visit with Abraham Hamilton III, host of The Hamilton Corner, as he and his wife give us an up close look at what discipleship looks in their home.

00:00-00:59 Program Intro and Guest Overview

01:00-06:37 How to Influence Congress - (from the October 14 podcast)

06:49-19:09 Answering Gender Identity Questions - (from the September 14 podcast)

19:20-26:58 Family Discipleship - (from the October 14 podcast)

27:00-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights

www.ivoterguide.org

www.crossexamined.org

In this episode we'll talk with American Family Association attorney and veteran homeschooler, Steve Crampton, about practical steps to preserve parental rights and home education for generations to come. We'll also meet Ana Morris, an 18-year-old podcaster and conservative activist about how to challenge cultural progressives in a social context. Then, Mark Hall, lead vocalist and songwriter for the group Casting Crowns, joins us to talk about their 20th anniversary and the steps of faith he's taken to follow God's leading.

00:00-00:58 Program Intro and Guest Lineup

00:59-10:04 Steve Crampton, Assistant to the General Counsel for AFA, on homeschooling

10:17-17:27 Ana Morris, The Wake Up Conservative

17:31-26:57 Mark Hall of Casting Crowns

26:58-28:00 Program Closing Information

Home Education Legal Resources:

• Homeschool Legal Defense Association - www.hslda.org
• Heritage Defense - www.heritagedefense.org
• Parental Rights - www.parentalrights.org

In this episode, we'll talk with Dr. O'Shea Lowery of Entrusted Hope Ministries about one of the largest demographics in our churches - single mothers. Also, Dr. W. Lee Warren, a prominent neurosurgeon, examines the connection between our brains and the way we process grief. Then, a former police officer looks back on a lifetime of service and God's grace through it all.

00:00-00:59 Program Intro

01:00-09:48 Dr. O'Shea Lowery on Single Mothers

09:50-17:18 Neurosurgeon, Dr. W. Lee Warren, MD

17:29-26:57 Kevin Parker, AFA Dir. of Security Operations

26:58 - 28:00 Next Week's Highlights and Program Close

Dr. Warren's Book, Hope is the First Dose 

In this episode we'll talk about a unique Christmas get-away with Ken Ham, CEO of The Creation Museum and The Ark Encounter. Also, Chelsea Wildmon with the AFA Foundation explains the tax benefits of smart year-end giving. Then, we'll look at the next generation of pro-life leaders with 19-year-old Cheyenne Vandeventer of Students for Life of America. 

00:00-00:59 Program Intro 

01:00-06:28 Ken Ham of Answers in Genesis

06:38-09:50 Chelsea Wildmon with the AFA Foundation

09:56-18:29 The Stand Digital Media Editor, Dr. Ray Rooney

18:43-26:59 Cheyenne Vandeventer of Students for Life of America

www.abortionprocedures.com

www.studentsforlifeaction.org

www.care-net.org

In this episode, we'll talk about ways to spend your Christmas shopping dollars in Kingdom building ways. Then, best-selling author, speaker, and cultural commentator, Nancy Pearcey debunks the myth that evangelical men are most likely to engage in domestic abuse. In her book, The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes, She reveals new research showing that committed evangelical men have the lowest rates of divorce and domestic abuse, are the most engaged with their children, and have the happiest marriages.

00:00-00:59 Program and Guest Highlights

01:00-07:02 Christmas Shopping Suggestions

07:09-26:57 Nancy Pearcey on Biblical Masculinity

26:57-28:00 Next Week's Highlights and Program Close

https://resources.afa.net/

www.prodigalpottery.com

www.noondaycollection.com

www.thedailygraceco.com

www.samaritanspurse.org

In this episode, Pastor Joseph Parker, host of The Hour of Intercession, talks about the Delta Pregnancy Care and Hope Center and the abortion pill reversal option that can save babies' lives. Also, Matthew White gives us five reasons for thanksgiving the world can't take away. Then Adam and Amy Sudduth candidly discuss the blessings and challenges of being adoptive parents.

00:00-00:59 Program Intro and Guest Highlights

01:00-10:02 Abortion Pill Reversal and Crisis Pregnancy Ministry

10:03-18:13 Five Reasons for Thankfulness

18:26-26:58 Foster Care and Adoption 

26:59-28:00 Next Week's Highlights and Program Close

Abortion Pill Reversal - www.abortionpillreversal.com - 877-558-0333

Christian Alliance for Orphans - https://cafo.org/

In this episode, Brian Mullins, Executive Director of The National Bible Bee explains how churches and families are made stronger through the study of God's Word. Then Chelsea Wildmon gives us a preview of the 2024 AFA Retreat. Joy Lucius reviews the documentary, We Were There, and Todd Herman joins us to talk about his show, A Disciple's View, and his experiences as a Christian working in some of the largest talk radio networks in the nation.

00:00-08:50 The National Bible Bee 

09:01-11:21 The AFA Retreat

11:28-16:34 Joy Lucius reviews We Were There

16:37-28:00 Interview with Todd Herman

Todd Herman's personal testimony - https://thetoddhermanshow.com/news/

In this episode, AFA VP Walker Wildmon previews the upcoming elections, Todd Nettleton of Voice of the Martyrs updates us on churches in the middle east and the International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians, Sheri Few of US Parents Involved in Education talks about the film, Truth and Lies in American Education, and Dr. Saul Comacho tells the story of God's hand on the Matamoros Children's Home.

00:00-07:50 Walker Wildmon and upcoming elections

07:51-14:23 Todd Nettleton on the International Day of Prayer

14:24-20:35 Sheri Few talks about a new documentary on education

20:36-28:00 Dr. Saul Comacho and the Matamoros Children's Home

This week, Pastor John Amanchukwu calls out public school boards on explicit books and author Sam Black with Covenant Eyes talks about Christians struggling with pornography. Then, it's collection time! Lizette Miller of Operation Christmas Child explains how to send a shoebox around the world and Pastor Bill Bradford shares how his church celebrates Reformation Day.

00:00-05:33 Parrish Alford talks about Pastor John Amanchukwu

05:43-13:13 Sam Black reveals good and bad responses to pornography use among Christians

13:21-17:53 Lizette Miller highlights the impact of Operation Christmas Child around the world

18:04-28:00 Pastor Bill Bradford explains why his church celebrates Reformation Day

In this episode we'll talk about Peoria, AZ school board member Heather Brooks and her First Amendment rights to quote the Bible at board meetings. Also, staff writer Hannah Meador gives her review of Anne Graham Lotz's new book, Preparing to Meet Jesus. Then, Dr. Kathy Koch gives helpful advice to parents on children and smartphones. We'll conclude by remembering the fears of the 1960's with staff writer Rusty Benson and his article, The Good Old Days Reconsidered.

For information on non-smartphone options - https://techless.com/

00:00-05:40 Heather Brooks and First Amendment lawsuit

05:50 - 09:30 Hannah Meador's book review of Preparing to Meet Jesus, by Anne Graham Lotz

09:42 - 19:53 Dr. Kathy Koch talks about children and smartphones

20:08 - 28:00 Memories of the 1960's and handling today's fears with Rusty Benson

In this episode, Debbie Wuthnow of iVoterGuide explains the do's and don'ts of contacting your representatives in Congress. And Abraham Hamilton III gives us the biblical basis of family discipleship and shows us his own family discipleship routine. We'll also recognize the new editorial leadership at The Stand magazine and hear from staff writer Joy Lucius as she reviews the book, The Lord's Supper, by Dr. Jonathan Black.

The Lord's Supper, Our Promised Place of Intimacy and Transformation with Jesus by Dr. Jonathan Black - available (here).

To get your free 6-month subscription to The Stand magazine visit www.afa.net/theStand

00:00 - 06:29 The Stand magazine editorial change with Randall Murphree and Rebecca Davis

06:30 - 12:59 Book review of The Lord's Supper by Jonathan Black

13:00 - 19:00 How to contact a member of Congress

19:15 - 27:00 The importance of family discipleship

In this episode, Dr. Ray Rooney describes the devastating effects a low view of God has had on churches in America. And Nathan Harper of Vapor Ministries give us an update on Christian persecution in Sudan and Iran.

https://www.afa.net/the-stand/faith/2023/08/incomprehensible-god/

https://www.vaporministries.org/

In this episode Ed Vitagliano, AFA Executive Vice-President, explains how Christians can maintain an attitude of hopefulness in spite of life's hardships. And Bert Harper, co-host of Exploring the Word, talks about the difficulties of leading a church and the importance of showing appreciation to pastors and their families.

www.blessyourpastor.org

This week on The Stand Radio, we’ll talk about the surprising solution to declining church attendance. We'll also examine biblical womanhood with staff writer Hannah Meador and The Stand magazine editor, Rebecca Davis. Then, Patti Garibay of American Heritage Girls concludes the program by laying out some solutions to the dangers facing today’s young girls.

https://afn.net/church/2023/09/07/churches-look-upward/

https://www.afa.net/the-stand/faith/2023/09/a-woman-to-be-praised/

https://americanheritagegirls.org

Dr. Frank Turek exposes the hidden faults in transgender ideology by applying logic to the issue of gender. The Stand staff writer Jordan Chamblee points out the lies our kids hear about their true identity and helps parents instill a biblical worldview.

www.crossexamined.org

https://www.afa.net/the-stand/engage/2022/11/teach-your-children-what-the-bible-says-about-their-bodies/

Dr. Jerry Newcomb of Providence Forum talks about the decline in patriotism in America and explains how parents can promote hearts of gratitude in their children. Plus, Dr. Josh Mulvihill of RenewaNation joins us to examine God’s design for grandparents and share some great advice on how they can be a better influence their grandchildren.

www.providenceforum.org

www.renewanation.org