https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-gary-demar-podcast--6440896enChristianityCopyright Live By Truthhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4185911a207ea29498a9ea4bb173f4c2.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-gary-demar-podcast--6440896Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:26:19 +0000Live By TruthLive By Truthfeeds@spreaker.comAuthor, Theologian, Exegete, and Comic Book collector, Gary DeMar does what he does best: Talk about everything and anything, relating it to how the world actually works. Welcome to the Gary DeMar Podcast!falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-is-seven-years-not-mentioned-in-the-nt--73977428 Gary does a deep dive on the absence of a seven-year period discussed in the New Testament, which is crucial for many end-time theories. He asks why, if this timeframe is so pivotal, it is not explicitly mentioned in the NT. Although "three and a half years"  are mentioned in Revelation, the concept of a definitive seven-year tribulation is not.]]>d81f57b6-acd1-4d40-9938-4b3f003b163cFri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 104 Gary does a deep dive on the absence of a seven-year period discussed in the New Testament, which is crucial for many end-time theories. He asks why, if this timeframe is so pivotal, it is not... Gary does a deep dive on the absence of a seven-year period discussed in the New Testament, which is crucial for many end-time theories. He asks why, if this timeframe is so pivotal, it is not explicitly mentioned in the NT. Although "three and a half years"  are mentioned in Revelation, the concept of a definitive seven-year tribulation is not.]]>1639false841fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/justice-gorsuch-and-the-american-creed--73841514790af56c-f483-4aeb-bbfc-5db39074e449Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a comment made by Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch about the "American Creed." Justice Gorsuch claims that America was founded not on particular religious beliefs, but rather on creedal beliefs of all men being created equal....1917false840fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-always-fail--737522085fbd7f64-50c1-468b-858f-0e685d00afaeMon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses three recent items that address the ideas of the intellectual "elites" who believe they know how to understand and fix the world. Their primary solution is to eliminate you and others like you to stop you from messing up the world, but...1582falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-talk-to-dispensationalists--73608895 Gary answers a question he often receives about having conversations with dispensationalists. It can almost feel like a language barrier, because they will hear the words of Scripture, but reinterpret them to mean something entirely different. Gary reveals a few questions that can be helpful in guiding the discussion.]]>c44a436e-3286-4750-9bb5-7e95db1df6feFri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 103 Gary answers a question he often receives about having conversations with dispensationalists. It can almost feel like a language barrier, because they will hear the words of Scripture, but reinterpret... Gary answers a question he often receives about having conversations with dispensationalists. It can almost feel like a language barrier, because they will hear the words of Scripture, but reinterpret them to mean something entirely different. Gary reveals a few questions that can be helpful in guiding the discussion.]]>1420false839fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-importance-of-understanding-history-part-two--73492407b1b1d23f-7f7e-4bac-8407-b160d5e8bd2bWed, 05 Aug 2026 11:39:52 +0000Live By TruthGary concludes his talk on the importance of knowing our own history. America was founded on a presupposed Christian worldview and didn't need a lot of civil government oversight because most citizens were properly self-governed. This is no longer the...1527false838fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-importance-of-understanding-history-part-one--73379566b42cbcfc-fcf6-4cf0-b26a-cbacaa75b24dMon, 03 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn a talk he gave recently, Gary discusses the importance of knowing where we've been (history) in order to see the way forward. America was founded on a presupposed Christian worldview and didn't need a lot of civil government oversight because most...1495false837fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-we-oppose-god-if-we-defend-israel--73279080 Gary responds to a recent video by Pastor Jack Hibbs about the "expiration date of the United States." Claiming that Ezekiel 38-39 and Zechariah 14 are about what happens to Israel in our future, Hibbs makes an unbelievable leap in logic. Gary points out the actual context of these passages and the weapons that are being used to show it's not about our future or the USA.]]>86c620b0-64b7-4fc8-80e1-b4b30714e336Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 102 Gary responds to a recent video by Pastor Jack Hibbs about the "expiration date of the United States." Claiming that Ezekiel 38-39 and Zechariah 14 are about what happens to Israel in our future, Hibbs... Gary responds to a recent video by Pastor Jack Hibbs about the "expiration date of the United States." Claiming that Ezekiel 38-39 and Zechariah 14 are about what happens to Israel in our future, Hibbs makes an unbelievable leap in logic. Gary points out the actual context of these passages and the weapons that are being used to show it's not about our future or the USA.]]>1114false836fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sad-state-of-education--732319835a4d6cce-dcba-4d9a-9c26-39f679dde82aWed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the current state of education in public schools and universities. For all the money being spent and all the focus on "what is best for students," the quality of the product has been steadily declining for decades. Most students leave...1487false835fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rod-and-the-staff--73190832026e6010-275d-4a69-9def-9c3ee18c3287Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses Christian worldview, the pastorate, and current events. Psalm 23 talks about "the rod and the staff" as sources of comfort, but what exactly does this mean? These tools are used by a shepherd to guide, direct, and discipline the sheep....2138false834fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-seven-churches-of-revelation--73142915 Gary responds to various views about the seven churches of the book of Revelation. Many see a rapture beginning in chapter four because the word "church" is no longer mentioned in the rest of the book. This is not the case, as Gary shows in this brief episode.]]>2db925f8-9bea-4382-a391-b56d9c122908Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 101 Gary responds to various views about the seven churches of the book of Revelation. Many see a rapture beginning in chapter four because the word "church" is no longer mentioned in the rest of the book.... Gary responds to various views about the seven churches of the book of Revelation. Many see a rapture beginning in chapter four because the word "church" is no longer mentioned in the rest of the book. This is not the case, as Gary shows in this brief episode.]]>655false833fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-government-and-america-s-christian-heritage--73104995God and Government. Ricardo has been putting those same principles into action in his work in politics and with the Constitution Party.]]>8dfb827d-9bf0-4322-a1bc-e8e06a004741Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:30:00 +0000Live By TruthGary is interviewed by Ricardo Davis from the Constitution Party of Georgia. The two have known each other for a while, and Ricardo relates how his initial introduction to Gary was through his book,...God and Government. Ricardo has been putting those same principles into action in his work in politics and with the Constitution Party.]]>2150false832fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sacred-secular-and-the-myth-of-neutrality--73066514Thinking Straight in a Crooked World. The conversation begins there and continues through why it is important for Christians to have answers to objections to the Christian faith.]]>5513164b-ebef-4bbc-b055-711d87322d3eMon, 20 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary is interviewed by Pastor William Ochoa from Guatemala about presuppositional apologetics. William has been translating some of Gary's books into Spanish, and he is currently working on...Thinking Straight in a Crooked World. The conversation begins there and continues through why it is important for Christians to have answers to objections to the Christian faith.]]>1207false831fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/important-facts-in-the-book-of-revelation--730250681fd1b894-732a-418b-ae10-e46d7a8b50b6Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary gives an overview of the book of Revelation and helps readers to put the confusing book into perspective. Context is key, and the timing of the events discussed in this last book of the Bible must be taken into consideration. Internal clues about...1525falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-purpose-of-church--72987872 https://store.americanvision.org/products/theonomy-an-informed-response ]]>e98dd0bd-a61f-40d0-980f-dc630191ba6cWed, 15 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthWhy do Christians go to church every week? Gary discusses the need for biblical and worldview teaching and preaching that helps Christians to understand how God's truth applies and informs every area of life. No aspect of life is "off limits" to a... https://store.americanvision.org/products/theonomy-an-informed-response ]]>1760false830fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christians-politics-and-the-apostle-paul--7294823198e9ced0-4ae4-4408-8ea9-ee03afffb8c8Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthOne from the archives and the tactics remain the same. Political liberals are more than willing to use every means necessary to get their message out, even breaking tax laws. Conservatives and Christians seldom have this boldness. In fact, many...1290falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dating-the-book-of-revelation--72912029 Gary discusses the date of the writing of the book of Revelation. Joel Richardson recently claimed that the historic church has primarily been premillennial in its eschatology and has held to a "late date" (around AD 95) for the writing of the book. Is this correct?]]>07f968e9-c6eb-4dd8-81a2-f34663c15b6fFri, 10 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 100 Gary discusses the date of the writing of the book of Revelation. Joel Richardson recently claimed that the historic church has primarily been premillennial in its eschatology and has held to a "late... Gary discusses the date of the writing of the book of Revelation. Joel Richardson recently claimed that the historic church has primarily been premillennial in its eschatology and has held to a "late date" (around AD 95) for the writing of the book. Is this correct?]]>1349false829fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/billionaires-and-trillionaires--728669065385b066-3400-4b6f-b530-be6cbeb652ddWed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to recent criticisms about certain rich people in America and whether they "need all that money." This is beside the point, aside from the fact that most critics are using technology created by billionaires to voice their opposition. It...1756false828fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-eschatological-worldview--72837163bdc50ce6-131f-457d-a300-e446c160a73fMon, 06 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary reveals that he is considering having a prophecy conference in the Nashville area next summer. Why is this necessary and what will be taught? Listen to today's episode to learn much more about what Gary has in mind for this potential event. Leads...1025false827fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-literal-are-the-literalists--72802685 Gary points out that no one interprets purely "literally," although many prophecy speculators claim that they do. The book of Revelation says in the very first chapter that the book is "signs," not actual events and beings. In reality, interpreting the Bible "literally" means to interpret what it says in terms of the type of "literature" it is written in, whether historical narrative, poetry, apocalyptic, etc.]]>2cb8ac2b-5558-421e-a2f7-60d6b0137892Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 99 Gary points out that no one interprets purely "literally," although many prophecy speculators claim that they do. The book of Revelation says in the very first chapter that the book is "signs," not... Gary points out that no one interprets purely "literally," although many prophecy speculators claim that they do. The book of Revelation says in the very first chapter that the book is "signs," not actual events and beings. In reality, interpreting the Bible "literally" means to interpret what it says in terms of the type of "literature" it is written in, whether historical narrative, poetry, apocalyptic, etc.]]>1865false826fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/america-began-with-the-colonies--727690331a84bad1-b501-4a30-a588-46e60591d996Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthEvery Fourth of July, we celebrate the "birth of the United States," but this is not quite accurate. The nation of America was born much earlier in the colonies. Thirteen colonies with independent governments and intact constitutions were operating in...1720falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/america-s-christian-history-and-present--72737986here.]]>c7a8e08b-15fb-4c9e-a967-b4d398614fc6Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a new book by Warren Throckmorton about America's Christian past. The book misses the point of what "historical" actually means, because no event or movement in history begins at one moment in time. All of history, as well as the...here.]]>1963false825fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/contrary-to-joel-richardson-the-abomination-of-desolation-is-history--72700602 Gary responds to a recent video by Joel Richardson about Matthew 24:15 and the "abomination of desolation." Before addressing Joel's claims, Gary conducts a brief survey of the Gospel of Matthew, reminding readers (and hearers) of what Jesus said and to whom He was speaking. Context and audience relevance are important and crucial to understanding.]]>b582eb8c-a17e-4a08-923a-13c5013e83caFri, 26 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 98 Gary responds to a recent video by Joel Richardson about Matthew 24:15 and the "abomination of desolation." Before addressing Joel's claims, Gary conducts a brief survey of the Gospel of Matthew,... Gary responds to a recent video by Joel Richardson about Matthew 24:15 and the "abomination of desolation." Before addressing Joel's claims, Gary conducts a brief survey of the Gospel of Matthew, reminding readers (and hearers) of what Jesus said and to whom He was speaking. Context and audience relevance are important and crucial to understanding.]]>1995false824fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/world-cup-fans-reaction-to-america--7266797014c1d216-b00a-4441-a49e-7c3fa29e8b20Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the World Cup and the responses of international fans visiting America for the first time. Many of them were given a false idea about what the USA is like and come away surprised about how well they are being received. Gary also...1729false823fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-vision-of-the-self-appointed--72631168f7d1fc92-902c-4ad1-a4d0-8878b5223816Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:03:53 +0000Live By TruthStories keep piling up about the self-appointed "experts" going out of their way to enforce everyone to think and believe what they demand. Newspeak and media brain-washing are the tactics, but many regular citizens are (finally) starting to push back...1497falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hour-of-testing-about-to-come--72597586 Gary discusses common misconceptions about Revelation 3:10 and its context, emphasizing the importance of understanding biblical prophecy within its historical setting. He clarifies that many interpretations of end-time events are misapplied and highlights the early church's view on Revelation's fulfillment.]]>b9ee5701-6740-4ece-995a-c2dd3ac66397Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 97 Gary discusses common misconceptions about Revelation 3:10 and its context, emphasizing the importance of understanding biblical prophecy within its historical setting. He clarifies that many... Gary discusses common misconceptions about Revelation 3:10 and its context, emphasizing the importance of understanding biblical prophecy within its historical setting. He clarifies that many interpretations of end-time events are misapplied and highlights the early church's view on Revelation's fulfillment.]]>1435false822fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-state-of-american-disunion-part-two--72561414a0b89ae4-9beb-40c0-bfe6-c24893355cedWed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary concludes his interview with Rod Martin about several recent elections and what he thinks might be coming in the near future. Rod believes that we are on the cusp of a "golden age" thanks to theological and worldview changes among many young men,...1733false821fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-state-of-american-disunion-part-one--72532708137830fd-e9e1-4afc-b288-e682c38cd98dMon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary interviews his friend Rod Martin about the current state of politics in this country and all the fighting (and infighting) happening between the two major political parties. Rod has been active and studying the political landscape for years and...1625false820fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/knowledge-will-be-increased--72496512 Gary discusses a verse from the book of Daniel (12:4) that has been widely cited lately in relation to Bible prophecy and artificial intelligence technologies. When Daniel says that "knowledge will be increased," he isn't referring to a general increase in the quantity of knowledge, as most modern prophecy writers want it to mean. It has nothing to do with computers, the internet, or AI.]]>754d43bb-ccdb-442a-ae0c-7fcf13f5aaf4Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 96 Gary discusses a verse from the book of Daniel (12:4) that has been widely cited lately in relation to Bible prophecy and artificial intelligence technologies. When Daniel says that "knowledge will be... Gary discusses a verse from the book of Daniel (12:4) that has been widely cited lately in relation to Bible prophecy and artificial intelligence technologies. When Daniel says that "knowledge will be increased," he isn't referring to a general increase in the quantity of knowledge, as most modern prophecy writers want it to mean. It has nothing to do with computers, the internet, or AI.]]>1331false819fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hope-and-the-glorious-inheritance--724563464bee8a82-ce4e-4166-9615-33ceb903c625Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary welcomes Kim Burgess back for one final episode of the series on 1 Corinthians 15. In this last installment, Kim focuses on three words often used in the NT—hope, glory, and inheritance—and puts them into biblical context for the time in which...3581false818fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/american-history-with-bill-federer--72415761here.]]>98d443f0-335e-40bf-8672-e886c9283afeMon, 08 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary interviews author and speaker Bill Federer on today's episode. Bill has written nearly two dozen books on America's Christian history and has documented all of it with original source material. He travels all around the country giving talks and...here.]]>1240falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/looking-for-biblical-connections--72365457 Gary responds to a video by John Bevere that makes several claims about the pretribulational rapture and what the early church believed about Bible prophecy. Gary goes back to the text of the New Testament, specifically Matthew 24, to see what Jesus actually said about these things that were to come upon that first century generation.]]>9e6f780c-3df1-4292-b430-c99c12e8dc3eFri, 05 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 95 Gary responds to a video by John Bevere that makes several claims about the pretribulational rapture and what the early church believed about Bible prophecy. Gary goes back to the text of the New... Gary responds to a video by John Bevere that makes several claims about the pretribulational rapture and what the early church believed about Bible prophecy. Gary goes back to the text of the New Testament, specifically Matthew 24, to see what Jesus actually said about these things that were to come upon that first century generation.]]>991false817fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anti-historical-bias-in-america-s-christian-history--72320127 https://baptistnews.com/article/anti-christian-bias-report-exalts-calvinism-and-lies-as-normative/ ]]>ab153add-7c26-44d2-a5df-83c563205cabWed, 03 Jun 2026 11:27:28 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to an article published by Baptist News written by Mara Richards Bim about the recent report released by President Trump's Justice Department. Bim is very selective in her reporting, and what she will accept as "historical evidence" (it... https://baptistnews.com/article/anti-christian-bias-report-exalts-calvinism-and-lies-as-normative/ ]]>1645false816fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/answering-anti-preterist-heresies-part-two--72275071ca3552e0-b202-4544-86a8-7d98ff5b249fMon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn this conclusion of a conference talk Gary gave recently, he discusses the apologetics of preterism. Many futurists are vehemently opposed to any argument put forth by any preterist, to the point that they call it heresy, even though they must...1443false815fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/put-yourself-into-the-first-century--72223563 Gary discusses the hermeneutical concept of "audience relevance." Hermeneutics is the art and science of interpretation and we do it every day by reading other people's body language and tone of voice, among many other visual cues. Written words in the Bible don't have these cues, but we still need to read them as if we were the original recipients of the NT messages and letters in the first century.]]>d6dcf767-13d7-44d5-87c9-2fc31fee36f9Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 94 Gary discusses the hermeneutical concept of "audience relevance." Hermeneutics is the art and science of interpretation and we do it every day by reading other people's body language and tone of voice,... Gary discusses the hermeneutical concept of "audience relevance." Hermeneutics is the art and science of interpretation and we do it every day by reading other people's body language and tone of voice, among many other visual cues. Written words in the Bible don't have these cues, but we still need to read them as if we were the original recipients of the NT messages and letters in the first century.]]>1670false814fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/answering-anti-preterist-heresies-part-one--7218295468207325-995f-4d86-9e1e-3326898962c6Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn another conference talk Gary gave recently, he discusses the apologetics of preterism. Many futurists are vehemently opposed to any argument put forth by any preterist, to the point that they call it heresy, even though they must reword and...1592false813fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-a-little-little-while--721538109e7c643e-21d1-46ba-80c8-c2c202534f37Mon, 25 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary answers a listener question about a Greek word used in Matthew 25:5, Hebrews 10:37, and in the Septuagint in Habakkuk 2:3. The NT often uses OT language to show that similar events are soon to pass in the first century. Israel's history often...2102false812fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-jesus-return-in-just-the-same-way--72112497 Gary takes a closer look at Acts 1:11, which is often pointed to as proof that Jesus will return exactly as He left during the Ascension. Most futurists use this verse to show that Jesus will return in His physical body because that would be necessary in order to fulfill "just in the same way" He went away. The problem is that this Greek phrase is translated differently in other parts of the NT.]]>9d8582bb-7e93-4249-bc27-afbddb717765Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 93 Gary takes a closer look at Acts 1:11, which is often pointed to as proof that Jesus will return exactly as He left during the Ascension. Most futurists use this verse to show that Jesus will return in... Gary takes a closer look at Acts 1:11, which is often pointed to as proof that Jesus will return exactly as He left during the Ascension. Most futurists use this verse to show that Jesus will return in His physical body because that would be necessary in order to fulfill "just in the same way" He went away. The problem is that this Greek phrase is translated differently in other parts of the NT.]]>1539false811fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-high-school-to-college-to-atlanta--72081762 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-77-testimonies-gary-demar-for-god-and-country/id1588605731?i=1000584078209 ]]>92f3e201-7078-4bbf-b19c-7ac3c8039f85Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the providential history of his life after high school and college and how he met and worked with Greg Bahnsen, David Chilton, Ken Gentry, and many others. This excerpt is from the Burros of Berea podcast.  Listen to the full interview... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-77-testimonies-gary-demar-for-god-and-country/id1588605731?i=1000584078209 ]]>1241falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/so-you-re-a-preterist-now-what-part-two--72053745bfcb0274-5027-42ab-96ba-efe1380f4f80Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn the conclusion of this conference talk, Gary discusses the worldview implications of eschatology and why they're so important. Believing something is one thing, but acting on that belief has daily consequences. Morality, ethics, education, and...864false810fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/debunking-major-signs-that-the-end-is-near--72018442 Gary responds to an article titled "Major Signs That the End of Life as We Know It is Near." Not surprisingly, the article uses biblical to prove what it claims, and yet ignores both the context and the time frame of the original writing of the New Testament documents.]]>d7ed0472-a156-4fc1-9a2f-437bfda2a09fFri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 92 Gary responds to an article titled "Major Signs That the End of Life as We Know It is Near." Not surprisingly, the article uses biblical to prove what it claims, and yet ignores both the context and the... Gary responds to an article titled "Major Signs That the End of Life as We Know It is Near." Not surprisingly, the article uses biblical to prove what it claims, and yet ignores both the context and the time frame of the original writing of the New Testament documents.]]>1445false809fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/so-you-re-a-preterist-now-what-part-one--71988249c3c9ae2b-0bb1-427a-8943-ef07874eec8cWed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn this first part of a conference talk, Gary discusses the worldview implications of eschatology and why they're so important. Believing something is one thing, but acting in terms of that belief has daily consequences. Morality, ethics, and social...1854false808fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-worldview-of-optimism-and-victory--719555749c027407-1f61-4789-85d3-08a72390628eMon, 11 May 2026 10:50:08 +0000Live By TruthGary interviews his longtime friend, Kirk Cameron, about how he came to embrace a new view of Christianity and the world. Kirk explains how he met Marshall Foster, how he came in contact with Gary DeMar, and what he is doing now. Spoiler Alert: He is...2168falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-esther-connection-to-gog-and-mogog--71920973b86513ca-0c42-426d-aa5b-f344f379a854Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary interviews Bob Cruickshank, Jr. and Daniel Harden about Ezekiel 38-39 and how the book Esther connects to it. Most Bible commentators make Esther stand alone, without any connection to the rest of the Bible. Gary, Bob, and Dan point out how...3387false807fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/saving-women-and-babies-with-the-gospel--71887896e5809796-91fc-40e6-a6e0-0ec23eb3b907Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary interviews Eric Ogea about a ministry he and his wife run in the Dallas, TX, area. Eric and Karen help women who are considering abortion and teach them how to view all of life through a biblical worldview. Eric explains that while pro-life...1709false806fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/questions-about-israel--718521197bbaaf68-51ec-46a5-9736-ebe21e17153eMon, 04 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary answers several questions about Israel from a regular listener. Genesis 12, Matthew 25, and John 8 are all discussed as Gary shows that the Bible doesn't have a special plan, apart from salvation in Jesus Christ, for those who claim to be Jews....1519false805fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joel-richardson-s-prophetic-glove-doesn-t-fit--71811018 Gary responds to continued feedback from his recent online debate with prophecy writer Joel Richardson about Gog and Magog (Ezekiel 38-39). Using the famous OJ Simpson trial defense line about gloves not fitting, Gary shows how Richardson's prophetic interpretive gloves also don't fit the biblical facts.]]>a4ae0d16-937f-421d-9d8d-bcc49da38972Fri, 01 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 90 Gary responds to continued feedback from his recent online debate with prophecy writer Joel Richardson about Gog and Magog (Ezekiel 38-39). Using the famous OJ Simpson trial defense line about gloves not... Gary responds to continued feedback from his recent online debate with prophecy writer Joel Richardson about Gog and Magog (Ezekiel 38-39). Using the famous OJ Simpson trial defense line about gloves not fitting, Gary shows how Richardson's prophetic interpretive gloves also don't fit the biblical facts.]]>1732false804fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/connecting-the-bible-with-the-bible--71729902https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8dXhpMHCXw ]]>ec5e2313-17a1-46ca-ae30-961fd4f152c0Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses his recent debate with Joel Richardson about Ezekiel 38-39, the famous Gog and Magog chapters. Joel believes these events are still future; Gary believes they were fulfilled in the events described in the book of Esther.  Listen to...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8dXhpMHCXw ]]>1815false803fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/having-questions-about-the-bible--71669634 https://store.americanvision.org/products/making-prophetic-sense-of-zechariah-14 ]]>311102d7-efcd-46fd-a5c4-a65d606e68bfMon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary interviews Robert Cruickshank at a conference in Virginia Beach. Gary and Robert have known each other for a long time through phone calls and email but had never met personally until this interview. The two discuss how questions they had about... https://store.americanvision.org/products/making-prophetic-sense-of-zechariah-14 ]]>1302falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-puzzle-of-this-generation--71610532 Using the analogy of a puzzle, Gary points out that many prophetic systems try to fit biblical facts into their system, but without having the full picture from the front of the puzzle box. Bible prophecy isn't a stand-alone discipline within biblical interpretation; it must stand alongside everything else taught in Scripture. In other words, it must be consistent with all the Bible teaches from Genesis to Revelation.]]>9503a62f-76d4-4996-bdaf-a4c6a9f33f6bFri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 89 Using the analogy of a puzzle, Gary points out that many prophetic systems try to fit biblical facts into their system, but without having the full picture from the front of the puzzle box. Bible... Using the analogy of a puzzle, Gary points out that many prophetic systems try to fit biblical facts into their system, but without having the full picture from the front of the puzzle box. Bible prophecy isn't a stand-alone discipline within biblical interpretation; it must stand alongside everything else taught in Scripture. In other words, it must be consistent with all the Bible teaches from Genesis to Revelation.]]>1341false802fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everything-is-connected--71551158https://subsplash.com/u/americanvision/give ]]>ad85f26e-58c4-443b-a804-4611205505b7Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses economic policies and ideas that sound good on the surface, but set generations of people up for long-term failures and government dependency. Socialistic promises sound appealing, but someone (spoiler alert: you, the taxpayer) always...https://subsplash.com/u/americanvision/give ]]>1704false801fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/economics-in-the-first-century--71487767 https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-maker-vs-the-takers ]]>ec041d37-3ec1-4389-becb-c3a163c5799eMon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary continues his interview with economist Jerry Bowyer. Many details given in the Gospels are extremely important for a proper interpretation of what Jesus said and did and why. These historical and cultural clues are often overlooked, but they add... https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-maker-vs-the-takers ]]>1790falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-islamic-mahdi-the-antichrist-gog-and-magog--71402214 Gary discusses current Facebook speculation about the war in Iran, Islam, and Ezekiel 39-39. Once again, the popularizers take world events and cram them into a verse or two in the Bible, completely ignoring both the original context and the audience. They claim to interpret the Bible "literally" but stop doing so when the biblical facts don't fit their current scenario.]]>1f19b4ec-59ac-480e-93af-8eaacb67e33cFri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 88 Gary discusses current Facebook speculation about the war in Iran, Islam, and Ezekiel 39-39. Once again, the popularizers take world events and cram them into a verse or two in the Bible, completely... Gary discusses current Facebook speculation about the war in Iran, Islam, and Ezekiel 39-39. Once again, the popularizers take world events and cram them into a verse or two in the Bible, completely ignoring both the original context and the audience. They claim to interpret the Bible "literally" but stop doing so when the biblical facts don't fit their current scenario.]]>1629false800fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-maker-vs-the-takers--71340413 https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-maker-vs-the-takers ]]>4bf5f86d-92f5-45f6-a639-4450e0a121bbWed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn this first part of an interview with author Jerry Bowyer, Gary discusses the economic and cultural arena of the first century. The Bible cannot be interpreted properly without a clear understanding of the times and customs of the people and places... https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-maker-vs-the-takers ]]>1993falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comparing-popular-end-time-beliefs-to-scripture--7128792064b2bbd3-a43e-4ce4-b4b3-48e8a2fee750Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn this third and final part of his interview with Canadian television program, Thrive, Gary points out several aspects of how most modern prophetic teaching doesn't fit with what the Bible actually says. He discusses a few verses that created...1595false799fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-response-to-john-bevere-s-the-king-is-coming--71229981 Gary responds to a recent bestselling book by author John Bevere called "The King is Coming." While he makes several good points in his book, Bevere also falls for the "chicken little theology" that claims the sky is falling and Jesus is coming "any day now." Gary clears the confusion by pointing to what the Bible itself actually says.]]>bc9ea836-c2de-4cec-8180-4a52a38c386eFri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 87 Gary responds to a recent bestselling book by author John Bevere called "The King is Coming." While he makes several good points in his book, Bevere also falls for the "chicken little theology" that... Gary responds to a recent bestselling book by author John Bevere called "The King is Coming." While he makes several good points in his book, Bevere also falls for the "chicken little theology" that claims the sky is falling and Jesus is coming "any day now." Gary clears the confusion by pointing to what the Bible itself actually says.]]>1403false798fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-does-the-bible-really-say-about-end-times--71178466cd831da2-6710-4f50-88f1-14966a9dfe44Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn this second part of his recent interview on a Canadian television show, Gary continues the conversation by taking a closer look at the context of the New Testament. Being a Berean means questioning popular assumptions to "see if these things are...1591false797fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/separating-prophetic-fact-from-fiction--71129845https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIyNjojoTmw&t]]>e748c1eb-eba7-4303-9860-9ceba2590139Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn this first part of his recent three-part interview on the Canadian television show, Thrive, Gary recounts his own history with Bible prophecy. Most Christians have never heard any other view of Bible prophecy than the popular Christian bookstore...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIyNjojoTmw&t]]>2649false796fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-identify-the-abomination-of-desolation--71081410 Gary responds to another video by Joel Richardson and his claims about the "abomination of desolation." Gary walks through the Bible and shows what it actually teaches about this "abomination" and where it was fulfilled in the past, not the future. A temple must exist for this prophecy to happen, which can't make it relevant to today. But wait, the temple will be rebuilt...]]>1ed2b952-2763-468b-9d78-a9118f0bf8e7Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 86 Gary responds to another video by Joel Richardson and his claims about the "abomination of desolation." Gary walks through the Bible and shows what it actually teaches about this "abomination" and where... Gary responds to another video by Joel Richardson and his claims about the "abomination of desolation." Gary walks through the Bible and shows what it actually teaches about this "abomination" and where it was fulfilled in the past, not the future. A temple must exist for this prophecy to happen, which can't make it relevant to today. But wait, the temple will be rebuilt...]]>1520false795fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-mandate-and-homeschooling--710420750d38d236-76e4-4d86-b741-4cb2aaa2b77bWed, 01 Apr 2026 11:27:51 +0000Live By TruthGary interviews Ray Moore with Exodus Mandate about homeschooling, Christian schools, and a debate that Ray did over America's Christian history. Ray is a major proponent of getting Christians to leave public schools and his organization provides...1286falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-thousand-years-like-a-day--70995934c469843e-e6a2-4c8b-a035-16e9bd52c67dMon, 30 Mar 2026 11:34:56 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to an interview with author Jerry Jenkins of Left Behind fame. Jenkins claims that the Bible tells us that time means something different to God than it means to us, yet he still makes the claim that the end times are "probably soon" to...1194falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-ezekiel-38-debunks-futurism--70920875 Gary responds to a recent video from Joel Richardson where he claims to refute preterism. Richardson mentions Gary directly and gives false information about what he believes. Besides that, Richardson's primary claim to refute preterism actually ends up doing the exact opposite when understood in context.]]>064b3338-7cc2-49d9-aa58-2ae1c43d0cc4Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 85 Gary responds to a recent video from Joel Richardson where he claims to refute preterism. Richardson mentions Gary directly and gives false information about what he believes. Besides that, Richardson's... Gary responds to a recent video from Joel Richardson where he claims to refute preterism. Richardson mentions Gary directly and gives false information about what he believes. Besides that, Richardson's primary claim to refute preterism actually ends up doing the exact opposite when understood in context.]]>1213false794fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eschatology-and-economics-part-two--70868929d2186486-e88f-4707-ba30-aa9e9e1d951cWed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthThe conclusion of Gary's interview with Alex Bernardo of The Protestant Libertarian Podcast. Gary gives a short overview of some of the most misunderstood aspects of biblical prophecy, including the "antichrist" and the "man of lawlessness." The...1944false793fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eschatology-and-economics-part-one--70826629a61b7325-c351-4770-ad6a-d18e42b4b8a5Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn this first half of his recent appearance with Alex Bernardo of The Protestant Libertarian Podcast, Gary discusses some of his own personal history and how he became interested in how the Bible is related to both economics and eschatology. The two...1919false792fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/modern-israel-is-not-biblical-israel--70776552 Gary comments on a recent interview that Tucker Carlson had with Carrie Prejean Boller about the nation of Israel. Boller makes very good points about the modern state of Israel not being the same as the biblical nation of Israel. It's also an opportunity to discuss another Tucker interview, one with the US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee.]]>314940ab-557c-44f8-8b98-c6ba97345892Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 84 Gary comments on a recent interview that Tucker Carlson had with Carrie Prejean Boller about the nation of Israel. Boller makes very good points about the modern state of Israel not being the same as the... Gary comments on a recent interview that Tucker Carlson had with Carrie Prejean Boller about the nation of Israel. Boller makes very good points about the modern state of Israel not being the same as the biblical nation of Israel. It's also an opportunity to discuss another Tucker interview, one with the US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee.]]>2241false791fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/james-talarico-is-a-woke-nutjob--707139434f15f7ca-ef17-49b5-b6a0-7f2042415963Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to the bizarre statements being made by self-proclaimed Christian, seminary student, and potential U.S. senator, James Talarico. He has been on The Joe Rogan Podcast and recently defeated Jasmine Crockett in a primary. His theological...1382false790fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/castaways-in-a-suicidal-culture--70656432cbf6105c-7f57-4294-a6d5-3610de2cb9f7Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses an article on the Front Page Magazine website about the current state of craziness in western culture. Could all the political nonsense and cultural insanity be signals of the end of western civilization? If so, what should be the...1507falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-gospel-had-been-preached-in-the-whole-world--70620673 Gary responds to a Facebook video where an individual claims that the Gospel must be preached in the "whole world" before the end comes. This promise comes from Matthew 24:14 and is constrained by the timeframe of Matthew 24:34. Gary points out that the phrase doesn't mean the entire world as we know it today, as well as several verses proving that the Gospel was preached "in all the world" before that first-century generation came to pass.]]>9523f9d6-4262-47b3-86c5-8a6920ff90c3Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 83 Gary responds to a Facebook video where an individual claims that the Gospel must be preached in the "whole world" before the end comes. This promise comes from Matthew 24:14 and is constrained by the... Gary responds to a Facebook video where an individual claims that the Gospel must be preached in the "whole world" before the end comes. This promise comes from Matthew 24:14 and is constrained by the timeframe of Matthew 24:34. Gary points out that the phrase doesn't mean the entire world as we know it today, as well as several verses proving that the Gospel was preached "in all the world" before that first-century generation came to pass.]]>1245false789fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-israel-s-role-in-the-end-times--70589108aadf0a0d-5228-4514-811b-8e019274779aWed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary answers a very often-asked question these days about Israel's role in the biblical "end times." It will come as no surprise to any regular listener, but Gary explains why modern-day Israel does not have any prophetic significance, including their...1421falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/james-talarico-the-10-commandments-are-unchristian--70546073ecce4d30-d745-43d1-927e-6a74716a93e8Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthTwo years ago, Gary recorded this podcast about a relatively unknown politician in Texas. He has recently become more well known. James Talarico claims to be a Christian and has said a number of things publicly that actually pit the Bible against...1606falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prophecy-speculators-and-the-iran-conflict-part-two--70505160 Gary continues his overview of biblical eschatology by refuting current speculation about the "prophecy of Elam." The OT reference to Elam does not begin (or end) in Jeremiah 49 and there is much to say about how this is fulfilled in the New Testament, not in modern-day "wars and rumors of wars."]]>5b7415c9-a86b-472f-9003-ccef9ed51287Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 82 Gary continues his overview of biblical eschatology by refuting current speculation about the "prophecy of Elam." The OT reference to Elam does not begin (or end) in Jeremiah 49 and there is much to say... Gary continues his overview of biblical eschatology by refuting current speculation about the "prophecy of Elam." The OT reference to Elam does not begin (or end) in Jeremiah 49 and there is much to say about how this is fulfilled in the New Testament, not in modern-day "wars and rumors of wars."]]>1689false788fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prophecy-speculators-and-the-iran-conflict-part-one--70439362e50018da-a084-45b0-810a-940c3274944aWed, 04 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary introduces a two-part discussion about all the recent speculation and finding biblical "proof" that the current Iran invasion is fulfilling Bible prophecy. Gary gives an overview about how Jesus viewed the end times, the events He said to watch...1597false787fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/baal-berith-in-the-pulpit--70385749a7e7f74b-bb89-408b-ab21-3b5e115c80d7Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a Facebook reel from a "pastor" in clerical garb defending abortion. Despite using a Bible verse to "prove" his point, this minister is not teaching truth about what the Bible actually teaches about life in the womb.1217false786fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nations-hearing-the-gospel-is-not-a-sign-that-jesus-coming-is-near--70328736 You've probably heard it said that the Gospel going out into all the world is a sign that Jesus' second coming is near. The spreading of the Gospel is a good and necessary thing, in fact, Jesus commands it. However, it is not a sign of the coming end times, because the prophesied event from Matthew 24 has already happened.]]>01e0f386-9941-4af0-867f-d41e935188f6Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 81 You've probably heard it said that the Gospel going out into all the world is a sign that Jesus' second coming is near. The spreading of the Gospel is a good and necessary thing, in fact, Jesus commands... You've probably heard it said that the Gospel going out into all the world is a sign that Jesus' second coming is near. The spreading of the Gospel is a good and necessary thing, in fact, Jesus commands it. However, it is not a sign of the coming end times, because the prophesied event from Matthew 24 has already happened.]]>1109false785fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/made-alive-in-spirit--7026475541d9d85c-8bd6-4821-9c56-23202addd96cWed, 25 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary invites Kim Burgess back to the podcast to conclude his series on the resurrection and 1 Corinthians 15. In this final episode, Kim goes through several verses in the New Testament to help make his point about what it means to be "alive in...2159false784fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bob-beamon-exegesis--70224534 https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-antichrist-beasts-the-man-of-lawlessness-and-666]]>038ac2e2-0d0e-41f0-ab0f-b8fc4a8d38f9Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary gives an update on what he's been working on lately, and responds to an article about the antichrist by Jase Robertson. Gary points out that too often Christians read the Bible as if it was written yesterday, rather than thousands of years ago in... https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-antichrist-beasts-the-man-of-lawlessness-and-666]]>1531false783fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-is-jesus-referring-to-in-matthew-24--70175067 Gary responds to a Facebook video by an individual claiming that the rapture and the end times are very "soon" to begin. The video asks good questions, but seems to overlook the fact that the same audience Jesus is addressing in the first century is the same one that will see the things He discusses in Matthew 24.]]>b4504eaf-d3ab-458e-b246-bf9bc0c2c39aFri, 20 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 80 Gary responds to a Facebook video by an individual claiming that the rapture and the end times are very "soon" to begin. The video asks good questions, but seems to overlook the fact that the same... Gary responds to a Facebook video by an individual claiming that the rapture and the end times are very "soon" to begin. The video asks good questions, but seems to overlook the fact that the same audience Jesus is addressing in the first century is the same one that will see the things He discusses in Matthew 24.]]>1231false782fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-bible-s-use-of-cosmic-language--7013100769e0e6b2-e076-4464-b863-830f34209652Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary concludes his interview with Pastor Alex Gillan from the United Kingdom. The two discuss the NT's use of "earth-shaking" and "cosmic" language that sounds like the "end of the world." However, the OT also uses this type of language very often; it...1915false781fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-necessity-of-fulfilled-prophecy--7007974283dc4b9e-8cbc-46ef-929a-756b1b8ebcafMon, 16 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary is interviewed by UK Pastor Alex Gillan about biblical eschatology and fulfilled prophecy. Gary points out that every Christian is a preterist of some kind, because their faith depends on events that Jesus fulfilled—in the past. Past fulfillment...1809false780fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-gaps-rebuilt-temple-or-antichrist--70034253 Gary responds to recent comments by individuals who claim that our modern days are fulfilling Daniel 9. Using the Bible (and Daniel 9 itself), Gary shows how this is not possible. So much of what these speculators say is based on assumptions that come from outside the Bible.]]>9a8744f9-498c-453f-bdec-6c8826c1f6b5Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 79 Gary responds to recent comments by individuals who claim that our modern days are fulfilling Daniel 9. Using the Bible (and Daniel 9 itself), Gary shows how this is not possible. So much of what these... Gary responds to recent comments by individuals who claim that our modern days are fulfilling Daniel 9. Using the Bible (and Daniel 9 itself), Gary shows how this is not possible. So much of what these speculators say is based on assumptions that come from outside the Bible.]]>1430false779fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-free-markets-should-work--699705199e175d25-2004-4f4d-881d-acd4f7915947Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary uses a recent trip to a pizza restaurant (two actually) to teach a lesson about free-market economics. Governments should not be involved in what businesses offer (or don't offer) and how much money they make or charge. Customers will quickly let...1187false778fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-much-more-irrational-can-people-get--6988532587722e20-0cfe-4d22-b1b7-a6e84b982691Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses some of the logical consequences of the craziness being espoused by certain people lately. It is unreal how far people will go to hold on to a position that is untenable (at least to most reasonable people). Claiming that they are...1416false777fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-are-the-real-last-days-scoffers--69842352 In 2 Peter 3, we read about "scoffers" or "mockers" coming in the last days. Some modern prophecy writers accuse preterists of being these "scoffers." Gary disputes this claim by using the Bible to interpret itself and also by recognizing the Bible's own timing of when the last days take place. ]]>2aec6475-fc39-4708-a2f7-f32d5ce06b90Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 78 In 2 Peter 3, we read about "scoffers" or "mockers" coming in the last days. Some modern prophecy writers accuse preterists of being these "scoffers." Gary disputes this claim by using the Bible to... In 2 Peter 3, we read about "scoffers" or "mockers" coming in the last days. Some modern prophecy writers accuse preterists of being these "scoffers." Gary disputes this claim by using the Bible to interpret itself and also by recognizing the Bible's own timing of when the last days take place. ]]>1217false776fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/apologetics-is-the-seed-of-regeneration--69783292http://danielhillriedel.com/ ]]>c2d0cafd-63bc-40be-ae88-a394238a255aWed, 04 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary continues his interview with artist Dan Riedel about his friendship with Dr. Cornelius Van Til. Far from being a cold academic, Dr. Van Til was a warm, caring individual that wanted to see people come to Christ. He was every bit as much an...http://danielhillriedel.com/ ]]>1403falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-artist-and-the-theologian--69737823The Objective Proof for Christianity. Dan knew Cornelius Van Til well and tells a few stories about his long relationship with the man. Get some of Dan's fantastic art for your home here: http://danielhillriedel.com/ ]]>f1134139-4695-4e1f-a0c6-46d521d8d9b1Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary interviews his long-time friend, Dan Riedel, who painted the artwork for the cover of the new book, https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-objective-proof-of-christianity. Dan knew Cornelius Van Til well and tells a few stories about his...The Objective Proof for Christianity. Dan knew Cornelius Van Til well and tells a few stories about his long relationship with the man. Get some of Dan's fantastic art for your home here: http://danielhillriedel.com/ ]]>1540falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/letting-the-bible-speak-for-itself--69683174 Gary analyzes a clip from a teacher on Facebook claiming that God and Magog from Ezekiel 38-39 will soon be upon us. Pointing out first that the chronology of what this person is saying is all wrong, Gary continues to show how the Bible teaches that Gog and Magog is not a future event at all, but was fulfilled long ago. Get Gary's book, The Gog and Magog End-Time Alliance, here: https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-gog-and-magog-end-time-alliance-israel-russia-and-syria-in-bible-prophecy ]]>85ceeaba-8a3b-42de-8482-cdfa3116590aFri, 30 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 77 Gary analyzes a clip from a teacher on Facebook claiming that God and Magog from Ezekiel 38-39 will soon be upon us. Pointing out first that the chronology of what this person is saying is all wrong,... Gary analyzes a clip from a teacher on Facebook claiming that God and Magog from Ezekiel 38-39 will soon be upon us. Pointing out first that the chronology of what this person is saying is all wrong, Gary continues to show how the Bible teaches that Gog and Magog is not a future event at all, but was fulfilled long ago. Get Gary's book, The Gog and Magog End-Time Alliance, here: https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-gog-and-magog-end-time-alliance-israel-russia-and-syria-in-bible-prophecy ]]>1600false775fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-serve-man--69642362936e8061-6553-4973-988c-14bdacc0c544Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthPoliticians constantly boast about how they are helping people. Whether it's free food, money, or anything else, they always claim to be helping the people who voted for them. Gary points out that an episode from The Twilight Zone reveals the complete...1426false774fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-ice-y-situation-in-minnesota--69589780246cd726-b9ff-47f8-9a84-3c5c27c431a4Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses ICE, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. He explains when and why it began and what its jurisdiction and purpose is. He also reveals some lesser-known facts about how many illegal immigrants were deported under previous...2315false773fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-murdered-zechariah-son-of-berechiah--69557878 Gary discusses Jesus' statement in Matthew 23:35 about Zechariah, son of Berechiah. There has been much speculation over the years about who is being spoken of here, especially since those listening to Jesus at the time were being accused of the crime.]]>fce3d273-fba4-4878-b8c1-6fcf3f30f78fFri, 23 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 76 Gary discusses Jesus' statement in Matthew 23:35 about Zechariah, son of Berechiah. There has been much speculation over the years about who is being spoken of here, especially since those listening to... Gary discusses Jesus' statement in Matthew 23:35 about Zechariah, son of Berechiah. There has been much speculation over the years about who is being spoken of here, especially since those listening to Jesus at the time were being accused of the crime.]]>1266false772fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/secret-decoder-ring-bible-interpretation--695303966ade06ac-73b1-4bde-beb7-7dfceab5f4a2Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary continues his discussion with Bob Cruickshank about the biblical usage of the word "antichrist." Modern speculations about particular people being the "antichrist" are off-base because they rarely use the actual biblical texts about antichrist in...1408false771fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/popular-mis-conceptions-about-the-antichrist--695047629b738f22-5eb0-40a1-95c1-d47d489e233aMon, 19 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary interviews his friend Bob Cruickshank about a few recent articles he has written about the "antichrist." Bob points out that most modern writings and teachings about the "antichrist" almost never use the actual Bible verses where the word...2019false770fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-already-and-what-is-not-yet--69466274 Gary interviews Ed Stevens about the 1993 Covenant Eschatology Symposium that was held in Florida. R.C. Sproul was one of the attendees and had many good things to say about letting the Bible be the final authority on the topic. Ed discusses the proceedings of the conference, as well as some of his personal interactions with David Chilton before his death in 1997. Read Gary's article that contains R.C. Sproul's full closing comments here: https://americanvision.org/posts/r-c-sproul-before-the-three-questions-letter-controversy/]]>51109713-14f9-4b9f-b47b-162b92bb09baFri, 16 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 75 Gary interviews Ed Stevens about the 1993 Covenant Eschatology Symposium that was held in Florida. R.C. Sproul was one of the attendees and had many good things to say about letting the Bible be the... Gary interviews Ed Stevens about the 1993 Covenant Eschatology Symposium that was held in Florida. R.C. Sproul was one of the attendees and had many good things to say about letting the Bible be the final authority on the topic. Ed discusses the proceedings of the conference, as well as some of his personal interactions with David Chilton before his death in 1997. Read Gary's article that contains R.C. Sproul's full closing comments here: https://americanvision.org/posts/r-c-sproul-before-the-three-questions-letter-controversy/]]>4016false769fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wait-of-glory--6943547067d34b6f-b02e-41c7-b584-084cb985bb1dWed, 14 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary and Kim return to the conversation of 1 Corinthians 15 by discussing parallel passages in 2 Corinthians. We must take all of the New Testament into consideration to fully understand what Paul is teaching about the future state and our own...3680false768fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-about-maduro-and-venezuela--6940021845b5ac19-83cb-4809-873a-c689000d6f66Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary offers his initial thoughts about the taking of Nicolas Maduro by American troops and the situation in Venezuela. More information will invariably come to light, which may change his thoughts on the topic. Listeners have been asking about the...1442false767fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dried-up-euphrates-and-the-rapture--69370216 Gary discusses recent claims about current events being some of the "signs" from the book of Revelation. These events cannot be what modern pastors and speculators are claiming, without making complete nonsense of what the book of Revelation says about how it is to be understood.]]>5641275d-26a3-4dc6-8ed3-fb9fe88826f4Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 74 Gary discusses recent claims about current events being some of the "signs" from the book of Revelation. These events cannot be what modern pastors and speculators are claiming, without making complete... Gary discusses recent claims about current events being some of the "signs" from the book of Revelation. These events cannot be what modern pastors and speculators are claiming, without making complete nonsense of what the book of Revelation says about how it is to be understood.]]>1403false766fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-rich-people-pay-more--693389967a8cafd5-680a-4106-bf5e-7c20fbe3b6f9Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses recent comments from some leftists about "taxing rich people"—like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk—at a higher rate. This is such an illogical idea, for many reasons, as Gary makes clear. People rarely think beyond their own situation and are...2030false765fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-gospel-is-not-american--693057847b9a5fdb-f6fd-491b-9f78-fa0b9e0fbef6Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:51:46 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to claims made by Pastor Loran Livingston in a sermon, where he calls the "Trump Bible" disgusting because it includes the Constitution and Declaration of Independence. Gary also weighs in on Pastor Livingston's claim that Earth is not...1388falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-new-year-of-last-days-madness--69277924https://store.americanvision.org/products/last-days-madness]]>56805f08-4d02-47a0-83f7-3d34449e083fFri, 02 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary kicks off 2026 with a reminder that last days craziness and doomsday predictions of the end have been going on for a very long time. Unfortunately, it appears that pastors and writers haven't learned this lesson and that the coming year will not...https://store.americanvision.org/products/last-days-madness]]>1533false764fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/things-completed-and-things-to-do--69258835https://subsplash.com/u/americanvision/give]]>6818db25-dbcb-4aa5-aee0-707fb329d26dWed, 31 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary recaps 2025 and looks ahead to what he has planned for the coming year. There are always new writing and research projects, as well as reprints from American Vision's past work. A biblical worldview encompasses every area of life, not only...https://subsplash.com/u/americanvision/give]]>1812false763fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-blessing-and-symbolism-of-trees--69238824 https://americanvision.org/posts/are-christmas-trees-pagan-symbols/]]>2da1529d-db7c-4c52-945d-40fb0fe29d11Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGod created trees. He made them for us: for home building, decoration, shade, construction of fences, tables, chairs, sheds, and so much more. Just because pagans might have carved up a tree to make an image of a false god to be worshipped does not... https://americanvision.org/posts/are-christmas-trees-pagan-symbols/]]>1529falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/responding-to-a-die-hard-dispensationalist--69209452 Gary responds to a dispensationalist pastor who takes issue with something said by John Rich on a recent podcast with Tucker Carlson. The pastor claims that what Rich was saying was not only misleading, but flat-out false about what Dispensationalism and Christian Zionism teach regarding Israel's future. Gary points out that this pastor doesn't understand his own position clearly enough.]]>046eb4f5-9721-465d-a5b5-9d9d5e8950afFri, 26 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 72 Gary responds to a dispensationalist pastor who takes issue with something said by John Rich on a recent podcast with Tucker Carlson. The pastor claims that what Rich was saying was not only misleading,... Gary responds to a dispensationalist pastor who takes issue with something said by John Rich on a recent podcast with Tucker Carlson. The pastor claims that what Rich was saying was not only misleading, but flat-out false about what Dispensationalism and Christian Zionism teach regarding Israel's future. Gary points out that this pastor doesn't understand his own position clearly enough.]]>1475false762fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/many-more-merry-movies--69165890683f36e9-ca62-4e4d-99d4-d2d2e67a8bd6Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary revisits one of his favorite topics: movies! Rick Welch invited Gary back to his Burros of Berea podcast to discuss Christmas films and the two discuss many festive movies that might be unfamiliar to most listeners. Gary loves older movies from...3527falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-incarnation-and-bible-prophecy--69131946here.]]>3b69d35c-f004-47f8-8c68-478fbcca966cFri, 19 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthLike many in Israel at the time of Jesus' birth, Christians today are looking for a political savior to rescue them and break the chains of tyranny. Christian leaders tell people to look up and ahead to Jesus' second coming and rejoice that their...here.]]>1194falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/great-christmas-movies-part-two--69094580 https://store.americanvision.org/products/a-christmas-carol-unabridged-audiobook]]>6472817e-0549-4a24-bc45-4e9955a0e1a4Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary continues speaking with Rick Welch of The Burros of Berea podcast about Christmas movies. Gary gives a lot of background information about several more films, including Die Hard, Home Alone, and The Three Godfathers. These older films are often... https://store.americanvision.org/products/a-christmas-carol-unabridged-audiobook]]>1910falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-american-vision-in-guatemala--690546470b753be5-93c1-40d5-b189-2e9353ceae93Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthWilliam Ochoa is a pastor in Guatemala and joins Gary on the podcast today. William has been using Gary's and American Vision's materials to minister and train pastors in Guatemala. William explains how impactful the information and biblical worldview...1960false760fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-the-statue-of-liberty-the-harlot-of-revelation-17--69005876 Gary responds to a clip from a prophecy pundit on Facebook claiming that the Statue of Liberty is found in the book of Revelation. The harlot in Revelation 17 has been given hundreds of identities over the years, but they have all been wrong, and so is this one regarding the Statue of Liberty.]]>a62a77f5-8660-443f-a6ec-615857ada434Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 70 Gary responds to a clip from a prophecy pundit on Facebook claiming that the Statue of Liberty is found in the book of Revelation. The harlot in Revelation 17 has been given hundreds of identities over... Gary responds to a clip from a prophecy pundit on Facebook claiming that the Statue of Liberty is found in the book of Revelation. The harlot in Revelation 17 has been given hundreds of identities over the years, but they have all been wrong, and so is this one regarding the Statue of Liberty.]]>1348false759fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christ-dealt-with-his-enemies--6897389416c95f62-defe-4a9a-acd6-b188eb2792d2Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary welcomes Kim Burgess back to answer a listener's question about 1 Corinthians 15:24–28. The preliminary work of Christ in the period of AD 30 to 70 was to bring in the Kingdom of God. That work specifically involved making of none effect the...2161false758fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mississippi-reading-miracle--689420164b3d9882-c402-4807-9dde-8d047ac2d2ceMon, 08 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses education and how children are being taught today compared to 50 years ago. Tried and true methods like memorizing math facts and phonics are being replaced by "new" methods that were promised to work better. They haven't, and states...1978false757fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-regathering-of-israel-a-second-time--68897903 Gary discusses another "key" prophetic sign that many say is happening in our present day. Many of these "signs" hinge on Israel, and one of the big ones is the "regathering" of Jews into the land. Gary shows how this prophecy from Isaiah has already been fulfilled.]]>68e6c8e0-9a9a-40fa-b82c-ac16340e0993Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 69 Gary discusses another "key" prophetic sign that many say is happening in our present day. Many of these "signs" hinge on Israel, and one of the big ones is the "regathering" of Jews into the land. Gary... Gary discusses another "key" prophetic sign that many say is happening in our present day. Many of these "signs" hinge on Israel, and one of the big ones is the "regathering" of Jews into the land. Gary shows how this prophecy from Isaiah has already been fulfilled.]]>1556false756fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/great-christmas-movies-part-one--688468424083927f-c8e5-48fd-80f0-f5935b2d037bWed, 03 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary is interviewed by Rick Welch of The Burros of Berea podcast about old Christmas movies. Gary gives a lot of background information about the two films discussed in this first part (Beyond Christmas and It's a Wonderful Life). These older films...1787falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-can-t-around-economic-laws--68816532eadf9322-1cd1-4680-940a-1791f07f1b6cMon, 01 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses different aspects of monetary policy and economics. Politicians and economists act like they can control and turn economic laws the way they want them to go. This is not possible, as Gary points out with three quick lessons from...2298false755fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/context-context-context--68783900 Reading the Bible is more than just understanding the words on the page; the words were said or written in a particular historical time and place and meant something significant to that audience. We must read and interpret the Bible, especially prophetic passages, with that historical awareness in mind.]]>2f308961-1cb4-422a-9e3e-83310781b25eFri, 28 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 68 Reading the Bible is more than just understanding the words on the page; the words were said or written in a particular historical time and place and meant something significant to that audience. We must... Reading the Bible is more than just understanding the words on the page; the words were said or written in a particular historical time and place and meant something significant to that audience. We must read and interpret the Bible, especially prophetic passages, with that historical awareness in mind.]]>1344false754fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-trumpet--68754448cef152bf-df13-497d-ae44-a9635e28b7aaWed, 26 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary and Kim Burgess conclude their discussion of 1 Corinthians 15. In verse 52, the Apostle Paul mentions "the last trumpet" and in 1 Thessalonians 4:16 he also connects the last trumpet with a "shout." Trumpets and shouts should remind us of...1720false753fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-real-replacement-theology--68720363c27f62cd-61aa-45cf-b70f-672895460320Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary comments on an article that claims the current "replacement theology" affecting the Church is replacing Christ with Israel. Evangelicals' obsession with promoting American involvement with and financial and military support of Israel in any and...1889false752fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/learning-nothing-from-prophetic-speculation--68674890 Gary picks up where he left off last week, discussing modern prophetic speculation about current events, which, in reality, is nothing new. The same texts are interpreted, re-interpreted, and even modified to fit the "facts" of our current world in order to make the Bible "fit" what's being claimed by authors, pastors, and prophecy pundits.]]>27d6f5fd-062a-47aa-9e14-feaeac10557fFri, 21 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 67 Gary picks up where he left off last week, discussing modern prophetic speculation about current events, which, in reality, is nothing new. The same texts are interpreted, re-interpreted, and even... Gary picks up where he left off last week, discussing modern prophetic speculation about current events, which, in reality, is nothing new. The same texts are interpreted, re-interpreted, and even modified to fit the "facts" of our current world in order to make the Bible "fit" what's being claimed by authors, pastors, and prophecy pundits.]]>1425false751fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sting-of-death-is-sin--68638147c6223d88-65fe-44ea-a3fe-a17db0e4d43dWed, 19 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary continues speaking with Kim Burgess about 1 Corinthians 15 and the timing and nature of the resurrection. Kim continues teaching about Sheol, the realm of the dead, and how Jesus gave victory over it. Believers no longer die and go to Sheol, they...1755false750fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/co-laborers-and-eschatological-apologetics--68600424be71dc8e-a9de-4ca1-ae54-91f04c773c4cMon, 17 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the current state of eschatology debates online. It can be easy to become dismissive of others who can't understand or agree with your position, but Gary has a different approach. He often says, "Don't give a reason for people to reject...1322false749fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prophetic-speculation-is-running-wild--68564611 Gary discusses how "end-times" prophecy is overflowing on social media lately and how many are claiming that we are in the last days. Anyone with a computer and a camera is able to share their "biblical studies" and "insights" into current events and the Bible, but none of them are honest enough to admit that this has been going on for decades with similar failed results.]]>45810595-20d8-41ba-9f0e-93259339771aFri, 14 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 66 Gary discusses how "end-times" prophecy is overflowing on social media lately and how many are claiming that we are in the last days. Anyone with a computer and a camera is able to share their "biblical... Gary discusses how "end-times" prophecy is overflowing on social media lately and how many are claiming that we are in the last days. Anyone with a computer and a camera is able to share their "biblical studies" and "insights" into current events and the Bible, but none of them are honest enough to admit that this has been going on for decades with similar failed results.]]>1405false748fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-final-enemy-is-abolished--6853472965478afc-e653-4c6f-8a9c-989887eee389Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary continues going through 1 Corinthians 15 with Kim Burgess. In this episode, they discuss death as being the final enemy. Kim brings up some very interesting points that are not obvious from our English translations. Sheol, or the realm of the...1648false747fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-seed-and-the-stalk--68494709c477af2f-e12d-45b8-8efd-fb6305bf74c4Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary continues his discussion with Kim Burgess on 1 Corinthians 15. In this episode, Kim walks through the Apostle Paul's "seed analogy" and some of the Greek behind the terms he uses. Paul uses wheat, but Kim changes it to corn to make the point...1679false746fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recapping-the-moscow-eschatology-event--68460074 Gary shares his takeaways and summary of the recent discussion/debate he had with Douglas Wilson in Moscow, Idaho. It was a rare occasion for honest discussion on a topic that remains hotly contested among Christians of all types. ]]>45842d64-60a2-4fb8-9104-ca908b537b19Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 65 Gary shares his takeaways and summary of the recent discussion/debate he had with Douglas Wilson in Moscow, Idaho. It was a rare occasion for honest discussion on a topic that remains hotly contested... Gary shares his takeaways and summary of the recent discussion/debate he had with Douglas Wilson in Moscow, Idaho. It was a rare occasion for honest discussion on a topic that remains hotly contested among Christians of all types. ]]>3963false745fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-resurrection-of-the-dead--6843036544a0997f-15a4-4d82-991e-cb9d617a6d7fWed, 05 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary begins a series of podcasts on 1 Corinthians 15 with Kim Burgess. In this first one, the two survey the interpretative "land" and with a quick history about how Christians have viewed this chapter and how it relates to eschatology and our future...1721false744fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-battle-of-gog-and-magog-is-past--68397135c1d584c6-2480-44f6-9377-e1eeb5263c5aMon, 03 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn a conference talk recorded years ago, Gary discusses the Battle of Gog and Magog in Ezekiel 38-39. Many Christians teach that this battle is yet to come and involves modern-day Israel. Gary disagrees and gives biblical and historical evidence to...2848false743fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/clearing-the-prophetic-air--68362198 Gary gives his "state of the union" of current teachings about Bible prophecy coming from non-Dispensational critics. Gary is preparing to travel to Moscow, Idaho to discuss eschatology with Douglas Wilson in a public forum, so the topic is forefront on his mind.]]>774fd10e-bdca-4c89-b85d-8206b25508e3Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 64 Gary gives his "state of the union" of current teachings about Bible prophecy coming from non-Dispensational critics. Gary is preparing to travel to Moscow, Idaho to discuss eschatology with Douglas... Gary gives his "state of the union" of current teachings about Bible prophecy coming from non-Dispensational critics. Gary is preparing to travel to Moscow, Idaho to discuss eschatology with Douglas Wilson in a public forum, so the topic is forefront on his mind.]]>1460false742fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-back-halloween-with-mocking-and-laughter--68337587b551bafd-1876-4171-8e53-ded117879ceeWed, 29 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthThe defeat of evil and of demonic powers is associated with Halloween. For this reason, Martin Luther posted his 95 challenges to the wicked practices of the Church to the bulletin board on the door of the Wittenberg chapel on Halloween. He picked his...1568falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/taylor-swift-is-a-cisgender-racist--682948843729a9f5-8955-4018-8e15-5c839e6d0d9dMon, 27 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses several recent news events, including a crazy leftist relationship coach claiming Taylor Swift is showing her "tradwife" leanings by wanting to have children. The author claims Swift wanting to have children with her future husband, who...1274black,children,china,europe,garydemar,grandchildren,italy,onechildpolicy,racism,taylorswift,whitefalse741fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-there-a-split-in-matthew-24--68263498 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDoYkcngzFPgguXQ0r03fo-k5xRbeqL1v ]]>01501d96-17da-475f-931a-bfbd789e2ac5Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary continues his discussion of Matthew 23-25 with Darren Doane. The two discussed what is known as Jesus' Olivet Discourse a few years back, and this conversation picks up where they left off, continuing through Matthew 25. Many commentators see a... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDoYkcngzFPgguXQ0r03fo-k5xRbeqL1v ]]>2103ad70,darrendoane,garydemar,gospels,lastdays,lukematthew,matthew24,olivetdiscourse,partialpreterism,secondcomingfalse740fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-birth-of-america--68237918edaf13bf-bb7a-4c85-83fb-d01ae6b1fb25Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthEvery Fourth of July, we celebrate the "birth of the United States," but this is not quite accurate. The nation of America was born much earlier in the colonies. Thirteen colonies with independent governments and intact constitutions were operating in...17201619,1776,birthofamerica,colonies,declarationofindependence,foundingofamerica,gettysburgaddress,socialism,unitedstatesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-platforms-and-rattlesnakes--68211418952d50b9-471c-466f-999c-ef1dd95a74eeMon, 20 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIt has been announced that Gary and Doug Wilson will discuss eschatology in a three-hour event in Moscow, Idaho in early November. Gary discusses this opportunity as well as some of the critics voicing their opposition to it due to "platforming...2014andrewsandlin,confessions,creeds,dougwilson,endtimes,eschatology,gregbahnsen,jstuartrussell,lastdays,reformedtheologicalseminary,theonomy,walthibbardfalse739fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gary-demar-is-a-worldview-guy--68177898 Gary explains why he spends so much time writing and talking about Bible prophecy—it's a worldview issue. He discusses some of his own personal history and the cultural climate of the last few decades that forced him to begin studying the topic. Worldviews are "package deals," which means what you believe about the future (as well as the past) affects what you do in the present.]]>75f0659c-c7ac-4d1f-9b6b-227aa886acb2Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:26:03 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 62 Gary explains why he spends so much time writing and talking about Bible prophecy—it's a worldview issue. He discusses some of his own personal history and the cultural climate of the last few decades... Gary explains why he spends so much time writing and talking about Bible prophecy—it's a worldview issue. He discusses some of his own personal history and the cultural climate of the last few decades that forced him to begin studying the topic. Worldviews are "package deals," which means what you believe about the future (as well as the past) affects what you do in the present.]]>1103bibleprophecy,christianity,culture,dispensationalism,endtimes,garydemar,kengentry,lastdays,pastpresentfuture,politics,preterism,rapture,worldviewfalse738fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hopscotching-through-the-bible--6814753127feb586-bae5-4307-bcd9-958454e19855Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses Rep. Rosa DeLauro, who is now trying to teach how the Bible applies to everyday life, especially economics. Apparently, separation of church and state doesn't apply during times of government shutdowns. Rep. DeLauro mentions a few parts...1450bible,congress,economics,garydemar,goodsamaritan,government,politics,poor,rich,rosadelauro,taxes,tithefalse737fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peace-in-the-middle-east--68116019e6930030-90b0-4cb8-931f-44ce8a0ad2f1Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary talks about the recent brokered peace deal by Trump between Israel and Hamas. The entire saga has been going on for nearly 1400 years and peace will never be lasting, because of the religious views of the Muslims. Gary provides a biblical,...1589amirtsarfati,dispensationalism,endtimes,garydemar,hamas,israel,lastdays,literalinterpretationofthebibl,middleeast,palestine,rapturefalse736fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-all-israel-be-saved--68088836 Gary concludes his response to Amir Tsarfati about Israel being saved and God's promises to them. Amir's dispensationalism teaches a 2000-year gap (and counting) between what God promised and what is happening with Israel now. To make matters worse, Amir's beliefs also have a huge time of trouble and tribulation for the Jews.]]>9c57d746-0b5d-4dbd-960a-c55295c85cb3Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 61 Gary concludes his response to Amir Tsarfati about Israel being saved and God's promises to them. Amir's dispensationalism teaches a 2000-year gap (and counting) between what God promised and what is... Gary concludes his response to Amir Tsarfati about Israel being saved and God's promises to them. Amir's dispensationalism teaches a 2000-year gap (and counting) between what God promised and what is happening with Israel now. To make matters worse, Amir's beliefs also have a huge time of trouble and tribulation for the Jews.]]>1629amirtsarfati,endtimes,greattribulation,holocaust,israel,jacobstrouble,kirkcameron,lastdays,rapture,tedcruz,tuckercarlsonfalse735fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-prophesied-slaughter-of-israel--680607864d83db34-2084-4faf-86dd-e01067866143Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary points out how much disagreement and confusion exists in popular media and Christian pastors about the future of Israel. The very prophetic system that most of them hold to teaches that the next thing on the prophecy clock for Israel is a...2035amirtsarfati,dispensationalism,endtimes,garydemar,holyofholies,holyplace,innertemple,israel,jimjordan,kimburgess,lastdays,newcovenant,outertemple,rapture,secondcoming,templefalse734fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christian-islamic-or-secular-nationalism--6802910614687b82-d569-4dac-a40f-e61d6bfb056aMon, 06 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary points out that the mainstream media's obsession with the boogeyman of Christian Nationalism is a willful ignorance of Islamic Nationalism. Muslims have no problem admitting that their goal is total domination through conversion or submission....2069christiannationalism,endtimes,garydemar,muslims,nationalism,secularism,submission,whatstandardfalse733fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amir-tsarfati-and-the-purpose-of-israel--67997899 Gary continues his response to Amir Tsarfati, who tried to take Kirk Cameron to task for comments he made about Israel. Gary shows how inconsistent, ahistorical, and unbiblical Tsarfati's view of Bible prophecy really is. It is nothing more than repackaged information from many other dispensational speculators over the last 50 years.]]>8edc265c-290c-48bb-83b4-17fb4712715eFri, 03 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 60 Gary continues his response to Amir Tsarfati, who tried to take Kirk Cameron to task for comments he made about Israel. Gary shows how inconsistent, ahistorical, and unbiblical Tsarfati's view of Bible... Gary continues his response to Amir Tsarfati, who tried to take Kirk Cameron to task for comments he made about Israel. Gary shows how inconsistent, ahistorical, and unbiblical Tsarfati's view of Bible prophecy really is. It is nothing more than repackaged information from many other dispensational speculators over the last 50 years.]]>1358abraham,amirtsarfati,bless,church,curse,endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,israel,kirkcameron,landofisrael,lastdays,rapture,revelationfalse732fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/answering-questions-leads-to-more-questions--67966544Covenant Hermeneutics and Biblical Eschatology. ]]>801c49fc-6595-4151-b9d7-1d0221bb5e47Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary is interviewed by Rick Welch about the 3Q Controversy and how his podcast played a role in it. Gary gives much more clarity and the historical background about how the controversy began, as well as where it seems to stand currently. Also during...Covenant Hermeneutics and Biblical Eschatology. ]]>2263biblicaleschatology,burrosofberea,christianity,dispensationalism,formersmokers,garydemar,israel,kirkcameron,rickwelchfalse731fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-can-t-outrun-the-problems--67938055ad8239a5-5e1c-45a3-936b-76f7125aee36Mon, 29 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses celebrities like Rosie O'Donnell, Robin Wright, and Ryan Gosling who have decided to move away from the United States for political reasons. Gary points out that not only are these people multimillionaires and able to do such things,...1264china,comedy,drugs,england,evamendes,garydemar,islam,muslims,robinwright,ryangoslingfalse730fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/responding-to-amir-tsarfati-s-response-to-kirk-cameron--67908390 Gary responds to a recent video by Amir Tsarfati in response to something posted by Kirk Cameron. The topic is regarding comments made by Ted Cruz on Tucker Carlson's show about the continuing importance of Israel as a nation in God's redemptive plan in Genesis 12.]]>f5ff1949-05d9-486f-aade-5ff48c84dd8bFri, 26 Sep 2025 13:01:03 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 59 Gary responds to a recent video by Amir Tsarfati in response to something posted by Kirk Cameron. The topic is regarding comments made by Ted Cruz on Tucker Carlson's show about the continuing importance... Gary responds to a recent video by Amir Tsarfati in response to something posted by Kirk Cameron. The topic is regarding comments made by Ted Cruz on Tucker Carlson's show about the continuing importance of Israel as a nation in God's redemptive plan in Genesis 12.]]>1378amirtsarfati,blessing,church,dispensationalism,ecclesia,garydemar,genesis123,israel,kirkcameron,lastdays,replacement,tedcruz,tuckercarlsonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-great-cultural-shift--67875721d847e5ee-f2cd-421e-abfe-a50bae30826eWed, 24 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses recent news stories and responses to the Charlie Kirk assassination. It is getting more difficult to deny the truth of Christianity and its worldview implications. Leftists are starting to consume their own and fall back on their own...1351charliekirk,conservative,garydemar,lastdays,leftistsfalse728fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-get-discouraged--678491259b958c4f-c3c4-449d-ae02-dd0a7c2d9f74Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary addresses the current lack of call to order coming from American pulpits. Too often, pastors think preaching book by book through the Bible is the "right" way to preach and not to be distracted by the events of the day. However, his often leaves...1538biblicalworldview,culture,currentevents,garydemar,jeremiahjohnson,lastdays,politics,preaching,robertredford,sundance,twilightzone,worldviewfalse727fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-days-and-the-murder-of-charlie-kirk--67820311 Many Christians are claiming that the assassination of Charlie Kirk in front of the world via the internet and social media is yet another sign that the "last days" are upon us. Gary gives some historical and biblical perspective in response to such speculative claims. ]]>b485e952-3f45-4cfe-834f-d5a8fe446882Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 58 Many Christians are claiming that the assassination of Charlie Kirk in front of the world via the internet and social media is yet another sign that the "last days" are upon us. Gary gives some... Many Christians are claiming that the assassination of Charlie Kirk in front of the world via the internet and social media is yet another sign that the "last days" are upon us. Gary gives some historical and biblical perspective in response to such speculative claims. ]]>14472timothy3,charliekirk,endtimes,garydemar,gregbahnsen,jannesandjambres,lastdays,moses,murder,pastor,politics,preaching,presuppositionsfalse726fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-can-t-escape-it--67791649Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths mentioned in Gary's book by the same name. Gary points out that politics are unavoidable, and ignoring them only increase the level of them, in any area of life, including church life.]]>4e663561-d73f-4bc7-90ec-028769be2f17Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses pastors and politics and answers a Facebook commenter named "Missionary Larry." Larry repeats most, if not all, of the https://store.americanvision.org/products/myths-lies-and-half-truths mentioned in Gary's book by the same name. Gary...Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths mentioned in Gary's book by the same name. Gary points out that politics are unavoidable, and ignoring them only increase the level of them, in any area of life, including church life.]]>1743charliekirk,churchandstate,garydemar,pastors,politics,preachthegospel,pulpits,sufferfalse725fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-separation-of-church-and-hate--67763890b3322120-077a-4c04-9045-e26a1522d9dfMon, 15 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary briefly discusses the Charlie Kirk assassination and goes into detail about a new book he received the day before called The Separation of Church and Hate. Leftists have long-claimed that "fundamentalists" and "white nationalists" misinterpret...2044bible,charliekirk,garydemar,jesus,mythslieshalftruths,separationofchurchandhate,taxcutsfalse724fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/putting-the-pre-trib-rapture-on-the-witness-stand--67733285 Gary answers a listener question about Bible prophecy. He received an email from an individual who said that his pastor was beginning a series on Bible prophecy and gave an introductory talk that included six over-arching principles. The listener asked Gary to respond to the six principles.]]>cda76dfc-b21b-4ed1-8d18-4c5b59f123a3Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 57 Gary answers a listener question about Bible prophecy. He received an email from an individual who said that his pastor was beginning a series on Bible prophecy and gave an introductory talk that... Gary answers a listener question about Bible prophecy. He received an email from an individual who said that his pastor was beginning a series on Bible prophecy and gave an introductory talk that included six over-arching principles. The listener asked Gary to respond to the six principles.]]>1527ad70,dispensationalism,endtimes,garydemar,jerusalem,lastdays,pretrib,rapture,tribulationfalse723fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/patriot-tv-and-the-liberty-daily--67700053Patriot.tv and TheLibertyDaily.com. J.D. is politically and culturally informed, but more importantly, he is a Christian that understands the worldview antagonism behind the cultural trends of the day. Through his various websites, J.D. wants to help others stay informed and get connected to others doing the same, in every area of life.]]>ca9d22ab-63a2-48a0-b2ba-391ee5b27801Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary interviews J.D. Rucker with https://patriot.tv/ and https://thelibertydaily.com/. J.D. is politically and culturally informed, but more importantly, he is a Christian that understands the worldview antagonism behind the cultural trends of the...Patriot.tv and TheLibertyDaily.com. J.D. is politically and culturally informed, but more importantly, he is a Christian that understands the worldview antagonism behind the cultural trends of the day. Through his various websites, J.D. wants to help others stay informed and get connected to others doing the same, in every area of life.]]>1630charliekirk,conservative,drudgereport,garydemar,jdrucker,politics,rileygaines,transgenderfalse722fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-demands-of-demar--676740287338ddbb-d8b1-4a86-9808-e3e2810ff2c8Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary recaps his recent trip to Moscow, Idaho and all of the various people he met while there. Due to the "company he keeps," Gary has been taken to task by various individuals on social media who are demanding that he answer them. Gary gives his view...2304ad70,apostlepaul,crosspolitic,dougwilson,endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,lastdays,maxking,moscowidaho,nicenecreed,resurrectionofthedead,tobysumpter,westminsterconfessionfalse721fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/understanding-the-apocalypse--67642893 Gary discusses general interpretative principles about the Bible and specifically, the book of Revelation. When people become Christians due to some scary interpretation of the end times taught by a well-meaning teacher, they often jump right to the last book to begin their initial reading of the Bible. This usually causes more confusion than clarification for them.]]>49ca9062-80ec-4be2-9235-fe0f5af02787Fri, 05 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 56 Gary discusses general interpretative principles about the Bible and specifically, the book of Revelation. When people become Christians due to some scary interpretation of the end times taught by a... Gary discusses general interpretative principles about the Bible and specifically, the book of Revelation. When people become Christians due to some scary interpretation of the end times taught by a well-meaning teacher, they often jump right to the last book to begin their initial reading of the Bible. This usually causes more confusion than clarification for them.]]>1391ad70,apocalypse,apostlejohn,endtimes,firstcentury,garydemar,lastdays,patmos,revelation,templefalse720fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/big-eva-and-applied-eschatology--67613209https://store.americanvision.org/products/principles-of-war]]>256af31c-7e8d-4c02-bbe6-80c0b88c3113Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary interviews Doug Wilson about the how and why of worldview Christianity. Doug and his family have been in Moscow, Idaho since the late 1960s. The applied Christianity that Doug saw and learned from his father continues to this day. The influence...https://store.americanvision.org/products/principles-of-war]]>2315appliedchristianity,bigeva,cnn,davidbahnsen,dougwilson,garydemar,hitpiece,jimwilson,moscowidaho,principlesofwar,russellmoore,universityfalse719fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-holds-it-all-together--67579252557557a3-869c-4048-bf12-47c98bfe1550Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthReality and "truth" are being fragmented by modern political and social efforts and promulgated through the internet and social media. Non-Christian beliefs don’t and can’t offer anything in terms of a comprehensive worldview. Dr. Gary North joins...1420garydemar,garynorth,internet,technology,worldviewfalse719fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hoax-of-replacement-theology--67553085 Gary discusses the myth of "replacement theology." Critics claim that certain Christians are claiming that the Church "replaces" Israel in God's plan for the world. This is wrong historically, logically, and most importantly, theologically. Gary explains why in great depth with actual Bible passages.]]>25752cfa-2049-4f40-9e82-83a133a80f7dFri, 29 Aug 2025 12:35:47 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 55 Gary discusses the myth of "replacement theology." Critics claim that certain Christians are claiming that the Church "replaces" Israel in God's plan for the world. This is wrong historically, logically,... Gary discusses the myth of "replacement theology." Critics claim that certain Christians are claiming that the Church "replaces" Israel in God's plan for the world. This is wrong historically, logically, and most importantly, theologically. Gary explains why in great depth with actual Bible passages.]]>1584actsoftheapostles,church,dispensationalism,earlychurchpaul,ekklesia,endtimes,israel,jackhibbs,jewsandgentiles,newtestament,peter,replacementtheologyfalse718fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/more-stuff-in-the-news--67528891e244cd8b-8d44-48b4-9246-c51cfc147cd3Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary brings up several recent news stories and provides a bit of historical insight into the craziness. Leftists constantly accuse those on the Right (and those involved with MAGA and MAHA) of being "fascists." The reality is that the real fascists...1463garydemar,hegseth,illegalimmigrations,immigration,italy,jimmykimmel,maga,maha,rfkjr,stuffinthenewsfalse717fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/getting-caught-up-with-the-rapture--67503752https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-rapture-and-the-fig-tree-generation]]>61e0149f-3a27-439e-b734-eb90c1e6e2f2Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the recent Facebook obsession about the "rapture" coming next month. Certain individuals are teaching that the rapture will "definitely" be on September 22-25, 2025. Gary issues a challenge to anyone convinced of the truth of these...https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-rapture-and-the-fig-tree-generation]]>18461948,1988,bibleprophecy,edgarwhisenant,endtimes,garydemar,hallindsey,lastdays,rapture,rebirthofisrael,septemberrapturefalse716fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/daniel-s-70-weeks-prophecy-part-two--67476683 Gary continues going through Daniel 9 and the 70 weeks prophecy. He connects the events of Daniel 9:24-27 to the rest of the Bible and proves that a gap is not necessary, but a reassessment of the timing of certain events might be. Assuming these events are still in our future has created all sorts of strange interpretations in history.]]>93c7ebf2-cb51-458c-aa69-0b717345e3a0Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 54 Gary continues going through Daniel 9 and the 70 weeks prophecy. He connects the events of Daniel 9:24-27 to the rest of the Bible and proves that a gap is not necessary, but a reassessment of the timing... Gary continues going through Daniel 9 and the 70 weeks prophecy. He connects the events of Daniel 9:24-27 to the rest of the Bible and proves that a gap is not necessary, but a reassessment of the timing of certain events might be. Assuming these events are still in our future has created all sorts of strange interpretations in history.]]>174370weeks,antichrist,daniel9,endtimes,garydemar,lastdays,rapture,rebuilttemple,thirdtemplefalse715fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-myth-of-staying-out-of-politics--674524000bd1e745-0a52-4006-b52f-2780caedf264Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary talks about a recent message delivered by Pastor Jack Hibbs to California pastors about legislation being proposed in their state. Hibbs is to be commended for his political awareness and boldness and encouraging others to speak the truth, but...1572california,endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,garynorth,immigration,jackhibbs,kirkcameron,lastdays,pastors,politics,rapturefalse714fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nothing-new-under-the-sun--67413697010e50e6-1ef6-403c-a5d0-e41938332672Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthAfter a quick update of current projects, Gary discusses some Facebook craziness about weather patterns and the end times. Many people have no conception of history and what was claimed using the same Bible verses even just 10 years ago. There is...1688asheville,chattanooga,climatechange,floods,garydemar,globalwarming,hurricanes,lastdays,pompeii,volcanos,weatherfalse713fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/daniel-s-70-weeks-prophecy--67376838 So much of modern eschatology, especially Dispensationalism, rely on four verses (24–27) in Daniel 9 to make their system hold together. This is suspect enough, but then to make it work chronologically, they need to insert huge gaps of years. Daniel's timebound prophecy that uses "weeks of years" to indicate when the time would be near is made useless by adding a gap of thousands of years.]]>8cda4e90-b496-4a72-9073-e876ad20b278Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 53 So much of modern eschatology, especially Dispensationalism, rely on four verses (24–27) in Daniel 9 to make their system hold together. This is suspect enough, but then to make it work chronologically,... So much of modern eschatology, especially Dispensationalism, rely on four verses (24–27) in Daniel 9 to make their system hold together. This is suspect enough, but then to make it work chronologically, they need to insert huge gaps of years. Daniel's timebound prophecy that uses "weeks of years" to indicate when the time would be near is made useless by adding a gap of thousands of years.]]>130370weeks,antichrist,daniel,daniel9,dispensationalism,ezekiel,gap,garydemar,jeremiah,paul,stephen,weeksofyearsfalse712fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/end-times-explained--67354843https://store.americanvision.org/products/end-times-explained-understanding-the-different-views]]>82e68cbf-3c2b-4821-b7c6-90f2f8111416Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary recommends a book by Pete and Rachel Wrue called End Times Explained. Although Rachel died in March, she left us with two very helpful books that she wrote along with her husband in the area of eschatology and the end times. This book, Gary says,...https://store.americanvision.org/products/end-times-explained-understanding-the-different-views]]>1187endofthestory,endtimes,eschatology,ezekiel,garydemar,gogmagog,israel,lastdays,rapture,revelation,thebackofthebookfalse711fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kirk-cartman-and-wilson--67328729here.]]>cbc7170c-a59a-44cd-bd13-7602efd18399Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses several news stories involving Charlie Kirk and Douglas Wilson. The Left is getting nervous and beginning to reveal its hand with these "red meat journalism" hit pieces. Thinking they are exposing crazy views by the Right, they are...here.]]>1579cartman,charliekirk,cnn,douglaswilson,exodus21,frankturek,garydemar,gordonstein,greatdebate,presuppositionalapologetics,southpark,washingtondcfalse710fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/earthquakes-famines-and-falling-stars--67299732b17fedc7-bff5-40f5-832f-eef8dc115b19Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the popular signs spoken of in the NT that people today use to claim that the last days are upon us. All these events need to be read in light of the first century context, which Jesus says is "this generation." All of these natural...1462actsoftheapostles,bibleprophecyunderthemicroscop,earthquakes,fallingstars,famines,firstcenturygeneration,garydemar,josephus,olivetdiscourse,suetoniusfalse709fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/setting-aside-the-commandments-of-god--67269402c7fc36b4-ace1-44cf-93a3-47303f615ba8Wed, 06 Aug 2025 12:04:20 +0000Live By TruthGary plays a recent clip of Piers Morgan who claims that Jesus never talked about abortion. He challenges people to "read the red letters" of the New Testament to see if Jesus ever mentioned the topic of abortion. There are many topics that are big in...1161abortion,biblicalworldview,christianworldview,expository,garydemar,martinluther,piersmorgan,preachingpulpit,roevwade,southernbaptistfalse708fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/returning-to-the-good-old-days--672437599065a232-e610-44fa-9f25-5d3e0cbf7ffcMon, 04 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary debunks the idea of the "good old days," and how people claim they want to return to them. Our memories are very selective when we think about "how things used to be." We are very quick to forget about all of the bad things that came along with...2067garydemar,goodolddays,greatdebate,gregbahnsen,internet,phones,smartphonesfalse707fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paul-and-the-rebuilt-temple--67214284 Gary answers a commenter who claims that 2 Thessalonians 2 refers to the need for a rebuilt (third) temple in our future. Regular listeners will immediately recognize the lack of first century context in the claim (when a rebuilt temple was actually standing) and basically requires all of the elements of the first century to be reinstituted and remade.]]>73d94c86-3023-43c3-aeed-ab80142fbfa2Fri, 01 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 51 Gary answers a commenter who claims that 2 Thessalonians 2 refers to the need for a rebuilt (third) temple in our future. Regular listeners will immediately recognize the lack of first century context in... Gary answers a commenter who claims that 2 Thessalonians 2 refers to the need for a rebuilt (third) temple in our future. Regular listeners will immediately recognize the lack of first century context in the claim (when a rebuilt temple was actually standing) and basically requires all of the elements of the first century to be reinstituted and remade.]]>12972thessalonians,antichrist,apostlejohn,church,daniel,endtimes,garydemar,holocaust,jewish,lastdays,newtestament,rapture,rebuilttemple,redheifer,sacrificesfalse706fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pushing-the-antithesis-with-rep-james-tallarico--67187743regarding the Ten Commandments. He is attending seminary and studying to be a pastor, but his ignorance of biblical topics is truly astounding.]]>b56424fa-f1ef-400d-af4b-f7a792c56879Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to an interview clip from a state representative from Texas named James Tallarico, who claims abortion is compatible with the Bible. Gary has discussed statements from Tallarico before...regarding the Ten Commandments. He is attending seminary and studying to be a pastor, but his ignorance of biblical topics is truly astounding.]]>1799abortion,bible,biblicalignorance,breathe,fetus,garydemar,jamestallarico,joerogan,texasstaterepfalse705fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-debate--671509085b7c2020-6508-436b-b61a-519e28b8cacfMon, 28 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the newest book project for American Vision. The Great Debate: Does God Exist? is at the printers and is an expanded and explained transcript of the historic 1985 debate between Dr. Gordon Stein and Dr. Greg Bahnsen. This debate is a...1343edsullivan,gordonstein,greatdebate,gregbahnsen,harlem,matchinggrant,presuppositionalapologeticsfalse704fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-macarthur-s-chronology-of-revelation--67109981 Gary discusses a short video clip by John MacArthur regarding the chronology of the book of Revelation. Once again, textual time indicators are ignored in favor of pushing all the events of the book into the near (always near) future. But how can we read a book that uses words like "soon," "shortly," "quickly" and claim that it wasn't near in time for Christians that came before us?]]>713a5b68-c535-4a7e-aa1d-2399002ac0f4Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 50 Gary discusses a short video clip by John MacArthur regarding the chronology of the book of Revelation. Once again, textual time indicators are ignored in favor of pushing all the events of the book into... Gary discusses a short video clip by John MacArthur regarding the chronology of the book of Revelation. Once again, textual time indicators are ignored in favor of pushing all the events of the book into the near (always near) future. But how can we read a book that uses words like "soon," "shortly," "quickly" and claim that it wasn't near in time for Christians that came before us?]]>1301chronologyofrevelation,church,endtimes,garydemar,johnmacarthur,lastdays,quickly,rapture,revelation,shortly,soonfalse703fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/so-what-happens-next--67084760d8894dc8-b20a-4838-9212-fdb45e829a07Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary answers a questions that we get often: "If so much of the New Testament is fulfilled, now what do we do?" It's a bit of a confounding question because people are essentially saying Jesus accomplishing all that He said He would isn't good enough....1336biblicalprophecy,fulfilledeschatology,garydemar,garynorth,georgewashingtoncarver,newcovenant,oldcovenant,peanut,postmillennialism,takedominion,worldisrunningdownfalse702fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/back-to-the-gay-frontier--670542954d4536be-c744-4210-89ec-b9bb0e5a2575Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the recent controversy with Chip and Joanna Gaines' new show and homosexuality. The Gaines are Christians and made the decision to have a homosexual couple on their show "Back to the Frontier" and have been receiving backlash online for...1725apostlepaul,backtothefrontier,bornagain,chipandjoannagaines,garydemar,gregbahnsen,homosexuality,johnmacarthur,judgenotfalse701fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-ve-been-issued-a-challenge--67025660 Gary responds to a challenge issued to him on Facebook about the great tribulation and the "end times." The challenge-writer is convinced that we are living in the last days now, based on Israel becoming a nation again in 1948, and all of the modern "signs" of the times confirming Jesus warnings from the Olivet Discourse.]]>25094596-d059-4491-aa00-e9a0692b2851Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 49 Gary responds to a challenge issued to him on Facebook about the great tribulation and the "end times." The challenge-writer is convinced that we are living in the last days now, based on Israel becoming... Gary responds to a challenge issued to him on Facebook about the great tribulation and the "end times." The challenge-writer is convinced that we are living in the last days now, based on Israel becoming a nation again in 1948, and all of the modern "signs" of the times confirming Jesus warnings from the Olivet Discourse.]]>1284bibleprophecy,endtimes,garydemar,israel1948,lastdays,matthew24,olivetdiscourse,thisgenerationfalse700fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pulpits-politics-and-the-irs--6699522599adf9cd-6a2c-4292-86fc-a0d25cd1e725Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary revisits a topic he discussed a few months back about churches and pastors making political endorsements. It has long been believed that churches cannot even mention politics or candidates due to the threat of losing their tax-exempt status. The...1281501c3,blackchurches,candidates,churchandstate,firstamendment,garydemar,irs,johnsonamendment,mythsliesandhalftruths,nrb,politics,raphaelwarnock,taxexemptfalse699fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/using-the-law-lawfully--66972129d2c12221-2ed5-4464-8dcb-a31eafdd8569Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a video clip of Bart Ehrman about various laws from Leviticus. Ehrman tries to equate same-sex relationships with wearing clothes of mixed fabrics because they happen to be stated near each other. His tactics are typical in the...1770baryehrman,blood,garydemar,garynorth,godslaw,gregbahnsen,homosexuality,physicalspiritual,sacrifice,samesexrelationships,shellfish,theonomy,twofabrics,typeantitypefalse698fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-the-real-antichrist-please-stand-up--66942586 Gary deals with recent claims of what or who the "antichrist" is and how 666 fits in. As usual, most of these claims fail to take the first century timetable into consideration, which makes them (of course) apply everything to their own day and things they are reading or hearing on the internet.]]>c0dd0dd7-36c7-4979-886b-6324cac35b8bFri, 11 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 48 Gary deals with recent claims of what or who the "antichrist" is and how 666 fits in. As usual, most of these claims fail to take the first century timetable into consideration, which makes them (of... Gary deals with recent claims of what or who the "antichrist" is and how 666 fits in. As usual, most of these claims fail to take the first century timetable into consideration, which makes them (of course) apply everything to their own day and things they are reading or hearing on the internet.]]>1334antichrist,church,endtimes,falseprophets,garydemar,jews,johnsepistles,lastdays,paul,revelationfalse697fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/contradictions-and-the-biblical-text--66912482f25c1f68-fecb-4584-a2c8-2534c64527fbWed, 09 Jul 2025 11:51:29 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a few "contradictions" commonly pointed out by critics. These textual "issues" seem to be difficult on the surface, but a bit of deeper reading makes it obvious that these "problems" with the Biblical text are not really problems at...1838bibleprophecy,biblicalcontradictions,eyewitnesses,garydemar,gospels,hermeneutics,judas,luke,theologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dead-men-bleed-after-all--668821633b225413-7451-4329-9971-67d0a8fbd1c0Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary comments on several news items, including a real head-scratcher where some liberals want to say babies in the womb are citizens, despite the fact that they will argue in other situations that the "fetus" is not actually a human baby. Apparently...1572abortion,baby,charliekirk,elizabethwarren,fairshare,fetus,garydemar,immigration,jeffbezos,taxes,venicefalse696fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jonathan-cahn-dynamite-and-uranium--66858917 Gary responds to a recent video by end-times speculator Jonathan Cahn about how we are "watching prophecy unfold before our eyes." This parlor trick is very old and has been used thousands of times by many other end-times alarmists. Listeners must be aware that none of this is new, and the current news cycle does not determine what the Bible means or how we do exegesis.]]>242adaec-f48c-4d5b-9fb6-39f32aead341Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 47 Gary responds to a recent video by end-times speculator Jonathan Cahn about how we are "watching prophecy unfold before our eyes." This parlor trick is very old and has been used thousands of times by... Gary responds to a recent video by end-times speculator Jonathan Cahn about how we are "watching prophecy unfold before our eyes." This parlor trick is very old and has been used thousands of times by many other end-times alarmists. Listeners must be aware that none of this is new, and the current news cycle does not determine what the Bible means or how we do exegesis.]]>13922peter3,bibleprophecyunderthemicroscop,burningfire,dynamite,endtimes,ezekiel,garydemar,iran,jonathancahn,lastdays,newtestament,oldtestament,rapture,temple,uraniumfalse695fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-that-s-left-of-israel-will-be-saved--66831042cc6a928f-6151-4905-a132-a1d166cb3311Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary answers email questions that he has received recently about Romans 11 and what "all Israel" being saved means. The most influential and popular view is Dispensationalism and its understanding of this passage is to split it off and push it far...2087actsoftheapostles,allisraelwillbesaved,gentiles,jerusalemcouncil,jews,paul,peter,remnant,romans11,uncleanfalse694fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-the-reader-understand--66802988a21c707b-1903-4206-971c-e62307e75a83Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary answers a listener question about the parenthetical statement in the Gospels about "letting the reader understand." Other similar instances are also found in other areas of the NT. Were these something that was said originally, or were they added...1078abominationofdesolation,atthedoor,garydemar,olivetdiscourse,paul,readerunderstand,rioting,temple,turningtablesfalse693fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reading-revelation-for-the-first-time--66769893 Gary discusses how to read the book of Revelation. Christians too often fail to take the context of the first century into consideration when reading Revelation and instead interpret it based on events in their own time. But how would the original audience and readers have understood and interpreted the letter based on what they had available to them soon after Jesus' ascension in the days of the early church? ]]>1a1d7eaf-8b5c-48b5-af49-34483ecef132Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 46 Gary discusses how to read the book of Revelation. Christians too often fail to take the context of the first century into consideration when reading Revelation and instead interpret it based on events... Gary discusses how to read the book of Revelation. Christians too often fail to take the context of the first century into consideration when reading Revelation and instead interpret it based on events in their own time. But how would the original audience and readers have understood and interpreted the letter based on what they had available to them soon after Jesus' ascension in the days of the early church? ]]>1404ad70,americanvision,commentary,eschatology,firstcentury,garydemar,revelationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-crazytown-out-there--66737936bff8f020-5544-4480-9332-16000d4961f1Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a few "things in the news" and gives his unique spin on them. He mentions that in addition to the usual nonsense happening, there are also signs that things are slowly changing. The support for Pride Week is at an all-time low, and many...1535climatealarmism,g7,garydemar,mlb,polevault,prideweek,rileygaines,sports,trumpfalse692fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cruzin-for-a-bruising-over-israel--667057940b9b9445-76ae-414d-a144-2a211116cf5fMon, 23 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses Islam, the Gospel, and the recent "interview" of Ted Cruz by Tucker Carlson. Cruz supports Israel because he says "the Bible commands it." But is this true? Do Christians have a scriptural obligation to support Israel (financially,...1377endtimes,iran,islam,israel,politics,rapture,tedcruz,tuckercarlson,warinmiddleeastfalse691fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-israel-s-role-in-the-end-times--66649344 Gary answers a very often-asked question these days about Israel's role in the biblical "end times." It will come as no surprise to any regular listener, but Gary explains why modern-day Israel does not have any prophetic significance, including their current "wars and rumors of wars."]]>2c49aa02-bd9b-401d-9caa-caebd1013709Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 45 Gary answers a very often-asked question these days about Israel's role in the biblical "end times." It will come as no surprise to any regular listener, but Gary explains why modern-day Israel does not... Gary answers a very often-asked question these days about Israel's role in the biblical "end times." It will come as no surprise to any regular listener, but Gary explains why modern-day Israel does not have any prophetic significance, including their current "wars and rumors of wars."]]>1421dispensationalism,endtimes,garydemar,greattribulation,iran,israel,lastdays,rapture,warsandrumorsfalse690fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-the-pulpits-ring-true--6660069430395a99-028c-41a6-95ee-f712d0a09be7Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses two recent writings: one a book by Andrew Klavan and the other an article in World Magazine. Both deal with the question often asked by Dr. Gary North: "What is the proper response?" The Bible has the answers to today's moral dilemmas,...1669andrewklavan,biblicalworldview,concentrationcamps,garydemar,nazis,worldmagazine,zoneofinterestfalse689fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-word-on-mello-maybe--66576834article about Acts 24:15 and the Greek word mello. The point of the debate is getting somewhat lost, but Gary points out (again) that some of the original Three Questions letter signers teach the very same thing that Gary is pointing about Acts 24:15 and mello (about to be). ]]>209fa395-7ad5-4b04-afec-de68d64114daMon, 16 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to comments from critics on Facebook to his recent https://americanvision.org/posts/gary-demars-divide-and-conquer-playbook/ about Acts 24:15 and the Greek word mello. The point of the debate is getting somewhat lost, but Gary points out...article about Acts 24:15 and the Greek word mello. The point of the debate is getting somewhat lost, but Gary points out (again) that some of the original Three Questions letter signers teach the very same thing that Gary is pointing about Acts 24:15 and mello (about to be). ]]>1921abouttobe,acts2415,daniel12,garydemar,jasonbradfield,jimjordan,kengentry,lastdays,mello,philkayser,resurrectionfalse688fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-god-tell-time--66545995 Gary discusses Bible prophecy and timing. Making predictions about the future is easy if the events are hundreds or thousands of years in the future. There is no way to verify the veracity of the "prophet," which means there's no way to enforce Deuteronomy 13 & 18 and the test of the prophet. The NT is very clear that the events it is speaking about are "soon" to take place.]]>0ab8a329-90fa-4db0-bde6-ad0f9bfedb7aFri, 13 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 44 Gary discusses Bible prophecy and timing. Making predictions about the future is easy if the events are hundreds or thousands of years in the future. There is no way to verify the veracity of the... Gary discusses Bible prophecy and timing. Making predictions about the future is easy if the events are hundreds or thousands of years in the future. There is no way to verify the veracity of the "prophet," which means there's no way to enforce Deuteronomy 13 & 18 and the test of the prophet. The NT is very clear that the events it is speaking about are "soon" to take place.]]>1605ad70,athand,bibleprophecy,endtimes,garydemar,jesusprophecies,lastdays,lasthour,soon,thisgeneration,timefalse687fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peter-thiel-and-the-antichrist--66505759d5ae1df0-8088-4861-9716-ce0b3b6838adWed, 11 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a recent interview with entrepreneur Peter Thiel about particular views he has about Christianity. Thiel claims to be a Christian, but has some contradictory views to the Bible, as well as some strange ideas about eschatology. While the...1798antichrist,bibleprophecy,christianityasthesoul,eschatology,garydemar,lastdays,paypal,peterthielfalse686fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-cherry-picking-the-commentaries--664704068fe51eb6-bd14-4691-b936-771d4c11afe8Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a critic accusing him of nefarious Bible study tactics, including "cherry picking" select commentaries and tools. While "cherry-picking" does indeed sound bad and something one should never do, the question must be asked: How else...1552biblestudy,cherrypicking,commentaries,garydemar,jasonbradfield,lexicons,mello,scholarship,threequestionsfalse685fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-a-new-jewish-temple-about-to-built--66418261 Gary responds to a recent article that presents a tired old argument that a rebuilt temple in Jerusalem is going to happen soon. The Bible speaks about Jesus being the fulfillment of all the requirements of the OT, not remaking everything, which would be an abomination to the finished work of Jesus Christ.]]>bb2454b4-e2be-4ceb-bfb4-5d4f759654c7Fri, 06 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 43 Gary responds to a recent article that presents a tired old argument that a rebuilt temple in Jerusalem is going to happen soon. The Bible speaks about Jesus being the fulfillment of all the requirements... Gary responds to a recent article that presents a tired old argument that a rebuilt temple in Jerusalem is going to happen soon. The Bible speaks about Jesus being the fulfillment of all the requirements of the OT, not remaking everything, which would be an abomination to the finished work of Jesus Christ.]]>1540apostlepaul,endtimes,garydemar,gentiles,jews,lastdays,messiah,oldtestament,redheifer,sacrifices,templeinjerusalem,thirdtemplefalse684fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-s-use-of-mello-in-acts--66393699his articles about the Greek word mello. Luke, the author of Acts, uses this word often throughout his history of the Apostles and the Early Church. Most places it's used it means "about to be," but there's some dispute about what it means in several places, especially in Paul's trials near the end of the book.]]>2bc9d9f4-52af-4be5-9ed2-cc8bf44eacd4Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a recent article responding to one of https://americanvision.org/posts/what-does-mell%C5%8D-mean-in-acts-24-15/ about the Greek word mello. Luke, the author of Acts, uses this word often throughout his history of the Apostles and the...his articles about the Greek word mello. Luke, the author of Acts, uses this word often throughout his history of the Apostles and the Early Church. Most places it's used it means "about to be," but there's some dispute about what it means in several places, especially in Paul's trials near the end of the book.]]>1508apostlepaul,drusilla,felix,funerals,garydemar,judgment,lastdays,newbody,paul,resurrection,seedandtree,selfsamebody,spiritualbodyfalse683fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stuff-in-the-news--663662610b5f920f-52e9-41db-b688-ea7f262c0419Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary comments on several recent news items, hoping to bring a bit of sanity (and biblical worldview) to the cultural craziness. The Catholic Church, SPLC, Charlie Kirk, transgenderism, and track and field all get a bit of analysis from Gary. He even...1697catholicchurch,charliekirk,discus,garydemar,maine,prostatecancer,scottadams,seattle,shotput,sports,trackandfield,transgenderismfalse682fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-the-parousia--66338097 Gary concludes his response to John Piper's book, Come, Lord Jesus. Time statements, context, and other books of the Bible help us to understand what words and phrases in the Bible actually mean. We also need to be careful that we are interpreting biblical words in light of how an ancient audience would understand it, not how a 21st century audience does.]]>3297a361-d424-453e-9f0c-2077ec426ce6Fri, 30 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 42 Gary concludes his response to John Piper's book, Come, Lord Jesus. Time statements, context, and other books of the Bible help us to understand what words and phrases in the Bible actually mean. We also... Gary concludes his response to John Piper's book, Come, Lord Jesus. Time statements, context, and other books of the Bible help us to understand what words and phrases in the Bible actually mean. We also need to be careful that we are interpreting biblical words in light of how an ancient audience would understand it, not how a 21st century audience does.]]>1606abominationofdesolation,ad70,audiencerelevance,comelordjesus,garydemar,interpretingthebible,johnpiper,judgment,lastdays,olivetdiscourse,parousia,secondcoming,timestatementsfalse681fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/world-and-the-legacy-standard-bible--66311908ba862e33-5ba3-4f36-be6e-aaa50b0af454Wed, 28 May 2025 11:18:03 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a listener from Australia that wonders about how certain Greek words are translated in the new Legacy Standard Bible. Presuppositions, especially eschatological ones, are powerful and affect how translators interpret Greek words,...1633australia,bibletranslations,inhabitedearth,johnmacarthur,legacystandardbible,premillennialism,romanempire,worldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/congress-shall-make-no-law--662798852adbce9d-0181-4c5d-abe9-60b324d7a70bMon, 26 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the inconsistent application of religion and politics between the two American political parties. Churches and pastors MUST be involved not only in biblical studies, but in the application of such studies, including in politics. All...1393democrats,firstamendment,garydemar,memorialday,pastors,politics,pulpits,religion,republicans,worldviewfalse680fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-soon-coming-of-jesus--66223219 Gary continues his review of John Piper's book, Come, Lord Jesus. Pastor Piper discusses the actual language used by Jesus in the NT, but still argues that Jesus' words didn't actually mean what they appear to mean. Jesus promised He would come before that generation in the first century died, but Pastor Piper disagrees.]]>19264df9-f958-4309-b882-08571f39dd6bFri, 23 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 41 Gary continues his review of John Piper's book, Come, Lord Jesus. Pastor Piper discusses the actual language used by Jesus in the NT, but still argues that Jesus' words didn't actually mean what they... Gary continues his review of John Piper's book, Come, Lord Jesus. Pastor Piper discusses the actual language used by Jesus in the NT, but still argues that Jesus' words didn't actually mean what they appear to mean. Jesus promised He would come before that generation in the first century died, but Pastor Piper disagrees.]]>1640daniel,endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,johnpiper,lastdays,olivetdiscourse,revelation,secondcoming,timewasnearfalse679fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-are-the-real-political-cultists--66182031342ec21c-eb0d-44a1-a223-f4665e911e38Wed, 21 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the newest media darling, Steven Hasan, and his BITE model of determining "cult" behavior. Far from being useful, Hasan's model could be used to define nearly any group as a "cult." Businesses, clubs, schools, churches, and even...1341bitemodel,cultoftrump,cults,fbi,garydemar,jonestown,stevenhasan,trumpderangementsyndromefalse678fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-pleading-and-creeding--6614808481bd419b-675f-4970-8279-8989b7787615Mon, 19 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses recent discussions he's had with people regarding eschatology and creedal authority. It seems that every theological topic of debate can be settled with Bible verses, except eschatology and especially ones about the "Three Questions."...2370apostlescreed,church,churchhistory,confessions,creeds,earlychurch,endtimes,eschaton,garydemar,motherchurch,nicenecreed,rapture,resurrection,solascriptura,soloscripturafalse677fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-review-of-john-piper-s-come-lord-jesus--66116005 Gary begins reviewing John Piper's book, Come Lord Jesus. Most Christians haven't even thought about what it means that Jesus "comes," and definitely not in the context of many references to God "coming" in the Old Testament. This is very important and necessary to defining the entire "end time" framework. ]]>26bf892e-0aed-40f7-9abf-2bf071770201Fri, 16 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 40 Gary begins reviewing John Piper's book, Come Lord Jesus. Most Christians haven't even thought about what it means that Jesus "comes," and definitely not in the context of many references to God "coming"... Gary begins reviewing John Piper's book, Come Lord Jesus. Most Christians haven't even thought about what it means that Jesus "comes," and definitely not in the context of many references to God "coming" in the Old Testament. This is very important and necessary to defining the entire "end time" framework. ]]>1491comelordjesus,endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,incarnation,johnpiper,lastdays,rapture,revelation22,secondcomingfalse676fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catholics-in-name-only--66083292022a9b59-923f-425b-bc92-782fe25583e1Wed, 14 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary brings some "Memes of the Week" to discuss the current "outrage" from leftist opportunists. Some are claiming to be "offended" by a meme that shows Trump in popish attire. It is typical of these people to suddenly get religious when it suits...1257abortion,garydemar,homosexual,immigration,israel,leftistcatholics,ms13,pope,transgender,trumpfalse675fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-not-to-do-scholarship--66052624bb6d7967-e042-45e7-98d1-1f7d80f453dbMon, 12 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to an article written by a Vanderbilt professor that uses outdated information to make her argument. The professor quotes from Dr. Bruce Waltke in a 1968 Christianity Today article about abortion (Dr. Waltke has since changed his view)...1315abortion,baby,brucewaltke,eschatology,exodus21,fetus,garydemar,scholarship,vanderbiltuniversityfalse674fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mr-cameron-s-eschatology--66014202 Rick Welch takes over the Gary DeMar Podcast and interviews Kirk Cameron. Kirk has been very active lately in helping to promote American history, family values, and an optimistic world-and-life-view. Formerly known as a teen actor and "the Left Behind Guy," Kirk details some of the influences that have helped inform and guide his current work.]]>01987d60-250a-4c3e-a8cb-adb9eaad81d0Fri, 09 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 39 Rick Welch takes over the Gary DeMar Podcast and interviews Kirk Cameron. Kirk has been very active lately in helping to promote American history, family values, and an optimistic world-and-life-view.... Rick Welch takes over the Gary DeMar Podcast and interviews Kirk Cameron. Kirk has been very active lately in helping to promote American history, family values, and an optimistic world-and-life-view. Formerly known as a teen actor and "the Left Behind Guy," Kirk details some of the influences that have helped inform and guide his current work.]]>1195bibleprophecy,endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,kirkcameron,lastdays,leftbehind,rickwelchfalse673fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-might-be-a-quisling--65968832fd45313b-127c-4641-bfee-be4b7dbdff2bWed, 07 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary comments on a recent speech by Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker. The governor uses inflammatory rhetoric to disparage (and warn it seems) Republicans about potential reprisals if they continue on their current path. He also refers to those who...1351democrats,garydemar,governorillinois,jbpritzker,quisling,republican,socialunrest,traitor,trump,violencefalse672fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christian-national-reconstructionism--65919640 https://www.christianpost.com/voices/the-rise-of-coerced-cultural-christianity-a-disturbing-trend.html]]>951485f5-d1d3-4535-88d4-18833ddbae4dMon, 05 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary has been around long enough that what he has written 30 years ago is now current again. Christian Reconstructionism was a movement that bothered a lot of people in the 1980s and 90s and today the boogeyman is Christian Nationalism. The arguments... https://www.christianpost.com/voices/the-rise-of-coerced-cultural-christianity-a-disturbing-trend.html]]>2221calvinism,christiannationalism,christianreconstruction,dispensationalism,garydemar,reformedtheology,replacementtheology,socialtheoryfalse671fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thoughts-on-revelation-20--65853077 Gary sits down with his friend Robert Cruickshank at the recent Berean Bible Conference. The two answer a listener question about Revelation 20, which is a very difficult chapter. However, as Gary points out, nearly every eschatological "system" assumes this chapter says much more than it actually does. Gary and Bob try to keep it real and biblical. ]]>8c83410e-d46b-4b1d-b669-a0274da33103Fri, 02 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 38 Gary sits down with his friend Robert Cruickshank at the recent Berean Bible Conference. The two answer a listener question about Revelation 20, which is a very difficult chapter. However, as Gary points... Gary sits down with his friend Robert Cruickshank at the recent Berean Bible Conference. The two answer a listener question about Revelation 20, which is a very difficult chapter. However, as Gary points out, nearly every eschatological "system" assumes this chapter says much more than it actually does. Gary and Bob try to keep it real and biblical. ]]>1922bibleprophecy,bobcruickshank,endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,kengentry,lastdays,postmillennialism,revelation20millennium,thousandyearsfalse670fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/memes-and-more-memes--6580477634bd8e77-2c7b-4ea3-8c1a-d257bc173512Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBack for a third time, Gary highlights a few of his favorite "Memes of the Week." He discusses track and field, transgenderism, abortion, atheism, presuppositionalism, and much more. There's always much to learn when Gary is selecting the memes.1515abortion,atheism,billmaher,christianity,corneliusvantil,garydemar,gregbahnsen,memes,trackandfield,womenssportsfalse669fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hillsdale-harvard-and-federal-money--65778702409dd0da-1bb9-4013-8b7a-59047e02ce85Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary compares the two approaches to funding between Hillsdale College and Harvard. Despite having an enormous endowment of billions of dollars, Harvard still takes a large amount of tax money every year. Hillsdale takes none, not even indirectly. The...1352education,federalprograms,garydemar,harvard,hillsdalecollege,princeton,taxmoney,title9,yalefalse668fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-jesus-return-to-the-mount-of-olives--65723113 Gary discusses common misunderstandings of Bible prophecy based on over-literal interpretations and misreadings of the Old Testament. The New Testament is the best commentary on the OT, but the OT also helps us better understand the NT. We can't selectively claim that certain parts of the OT are still future just because we don't like the fulfillment.]]>c7011def-f477-4dca-aa13-f712f6585712Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 37 Gary discusses common misunderstandings of Bible prophecy based on over-literal interpretations and misreadings of the Old Testament. The New Testament is the best commentary on the OT, but the OT also... Gary discusses common misunderstandings of Bible prophecy based on over-literal interpretations and misreadings of the Old Testament. The New Testament is the best commentary on the OT, but the OT also helps us better understand the NT. We can't selectively claim that certain parts of the OT are still future just because we don't like the fulfillment.]]>1506elijah,endtimes,garydemar,lastdays,mountolivet,newtestament,oldtestament,propheticfulfillment,temple,zechariahfalse667fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leftists-are-now-in-love-with-jesus--6567783004c67fb0-a695-4791-bed3-0b2ae8cf8ed9Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthAfter discussing an issue that caused his Facebook page to be eliminated, Gary discusses the craziness coming from leftist Democrats about Jesus and immigration. One thing that you can always count on around Easter is that both sides of the political...1269democrats,deportation,easter,garydemar,hopewalz,immigration,leftists,ms13,timwalzfalse666fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-paralysis-of-pessimism--656497004a964940-6af4-4755-b87e-164d6bb04fa9Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthChristianity is a future-oriented worldview. Who inherits what we leave behind? How does our view of the future affect our attitude towards the future? God is the Author of the past, the present, and the future. He owns everything, including time....2069eschatology,garydemar,pessimism,worldviewfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/preterism-and-easter-sunday--65622296 Gary discusses the fact that ALL Christians are preterists, at least to some degree. If you believe the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ is a historical fact—you are a preterist. Even unbelievers cannot deny that these events—whether they believe they happened or not—have changed the course of world history. In other words, Jesus Christ has changed the world forever, according to the Scriptures.]]>14a1d10f-c49c-4c47-ab82-e3873b870431Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 36 Gary discusses the fact that ALL Christians are preterists, at least to some degree. If you believe the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ is a historical fact—you are a preterist. Even... Gary discusses the fact that ALL Christians are preterists, at least to some degree. If you believe the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ is a historical fact—you are a preterist. Even unbelievers cannot deny that these events—whether they believe they happened or not—have changed the course of world history. In other words, Jesus Christ has changed the world forever, according to the Scriptures.]]>1543bibleprophecy,calendar,easter,endtimes,garydemar,goodfriday,jesuslife,lastdays,microscope,preterism,resurrectionsundayfalse665fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-guardrails-of-creedal-certainty--65591723ce7a5a2a-9ffe-4620-9134-b15ab3bc3453Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary concludes his response to a recent video discussion about his eschatological views. The host references a book that refers to the creeds and confessions as "guardrails" that keep biblical exegesis within the "bounds" of orthodoxy. In reality,...1761andrewsandlin,bibleprophecy,biblicalorthodoxy,creedalguardrails,creedsconfessions,dispensationalism,dougwilson,garydemar,johnmacarthur,samfrostfalse664fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/answering-cults-that-claim-to-believe-the-bible--6556545196ef5c90-1c6c-4539-a8ec-6a89a97041feMon, 14 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthMany religious cults claim to believe the Bible and biblical inerrancy. A recent video discussion that included Sam Frost and Andrew Sandlin raised the question about how Gary would answer cults using only the Bible. Their claim seems to be that...1481andrewsandlin,cults,garydemar,hermeneutics,jehovahswitnesses,lastdays,mormons,orthodoxchristianity,samfrostfalse663fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/surprising-facts-from-the-book-of-revelation--65537467 Gary gives an overview of the book of Revelation and helps readers to put the confusing book into perspective. Context is important and the timing of the events mentioned in the last book of the Bible must be taken into consideration. Internal clues about when it was written also need to be factored in.]]>3fff3592-f540-4d10-b415-6195d2a65537Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 35 Gary gives an overview of the book of Revelation and helps readers to put the confusing book into perspective. Context is important and the timing of the events mentioned in the last book of the Bible... Gary gives an overview of the book of Revelation and helps readers to put the confusing book into perspective. Context is important and the timing of the events mentioned in the last book of the Bible must be taken into consideration. Internal clues about when it was written also need to be factored in.]]>1525biblestudy,endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,interpretingrevelation,kayarthur,lastdays,livingwater,revelation,signsfalse662fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/more-memes-of-the-week--65456817022fa91d-ac20-4790-9963-ed0ab967b486Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIt's now official! Gary brings back his segment "Memes of the Week" making it a regular feature of the podcast (or least one that has recurred). Meme creators find interesting ways to communicate complicated topics in (often) humorous ways. Gary...1849abortion,amtrak,babychicks,boycott,eggs,elonmusk,garydemar,grocerystore,memesoftheweek,protests,railroad,teslafalse661fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-return-of-the-three-questions--65399429e774cf89-9e0d-4e95-92d5-37bcabedb4b3Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to recent criticism that resurrects the "Three Question Controversy" from 2023 and accuses Gary of promoting "full preterism." While the tactics of the accusers remain the same, the exegetical proof that Gary has been demanding (not just...2269andrewsandlin,apostlescreed,catechism,creed,garydemar,nicenecreed,samfrost,threequestionscontroversy,westminsterconfessionfalse660fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-tribulation-future-or-fulfilled--65347073Gary responds to a video that critiques a preterist interpretation of Matthew 24. The critique gives the impression that 1) a preterist interpretation is "new" (it's not); and 2) that it's not biblical (it is). Gary gives many biblical reasons why a preterist interpretation makes the best sense of the context and the timing of Jesus' Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24.]]>460c7583-fdc4-452a-b7a2-edaba868e2ecFri, 04 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 34 Gary responds to a video that critiques a preterist interpretation of Matthew 24. The critique gives the impression that 1) a preterist interpretation is "new" (it's not); and 2) that it's not biblical...Gary responds to a video that critiques a preterist interpretation of Matthew 24. The critique gives the impression that 1) a preterist interpretation is "new" (it's not); and 2) that it's not biblical (it is). Gary gives many biblical reasons why a preterist interpretation makes the best sense of the context and the timing of Jesus' Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24.]]>1498garydemar,greattribulation,jeffdurbin,lastdays,matthew24,olivetdiscourse,pastorschimmel,revelationfalse659fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/actual-gary-vs-ai-gary--65309498www.AmericanVision.ai. Using open source AI software, Kevin created a chatbot that learned to think using only Gary DeMar books and it is ready and waiting to answer all your Bible prophecy and eschatology questions right now.]]>b0619e3c-ccdc-47f4-a1e7-85e9f60998aeWed, 02 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary continues his conversation with Kevin Barber about technology and artificial intelligence. Kevin reveals a tool he made for American Vision, which can be found at https://www.AmericanVision.ai. Using open source AI software, Kevin created a...www.AmericanVision.ai. Using open source AI software, Kevin created a chatbot that learned to think using only Gary DeMar books and it is ready and waiting to answer all your Bible prophecy and eschatology questions right now.]]>1790ai,artificialintelligence,bibleprophecy,daniels70weeks,endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,kevinbarber,lastdays,manoflawlessnessfalse658fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-promises-benefits-and-cautions-of-ai--652546132b162959-32c8-43fb-86db-5950bf12c627Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary has a fascinating conversation with business owner and technology leader, Kevin Barber. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a dominant topic in the news for the last several years, especially with the leaps in computer advancement and...2107advancement,ai,artificialintelligence,claude,computers,deepseek,engineering,garydemar,gemini,kevinbarber,technology,toolsfalse657fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/timing-is-everything--65182648 Gary riffs on a short clip from an individual trying to explain away the meaning of the word "soon." Context always determines what words actually mean, not what we want them to mean. Although "soon" can have various meanings about how close an event may be, it is always clarified by what surrounds it. This podcast will begin as "soon" as you push play...]]>e6cfd5f8-781c-4627-9d82-d75ff0304694Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 33 Gary riffs on a short clip from an individual trying to explain away the meaning of the word "soon." Context always determines what words actually mean, not what we want them to mean. Although "soon" can... Gary riffs on a short clip from an individual trying to explain away the meaning of the word "soon." Context always determines what words actually mean, not what we want them to mean. Although "soon" can have various meanings about how close an event may be, it is always clarified by what surrounds it. This podcast will begin as "soon" as you push play...]]>1636consummation,endtimes,garydemar,hermeneutics,imminent,lastdays,matthew24,rapture,secondcoming,soonfalse656fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-gospel-according-to-cool-hand-luke--65133313557ef712-239d-4538-96e9-86067d27ff12Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:59:20 +0000Live By TruthOne of the problems with today’s movies and films is the lack of creativity. Modern filmmakers don’t have to worry much about constraints on their content, but real creativity needs these constraints. Cool Hand Luke is more than half a century old but...1627coolhandluke,garydemar,movies,paulnewman,prison,worldviewsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-non-violent-revolutionary-faith--65077957d0243401-4d4e-49d2-ac52-551132b838ffMon, 24 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses revolutionary practices of the Left (like firebombing Teslas) and how nothing has changed in their tactics (the very ones they claim to fear from the Right). Christians, like others, are called to be revolutionaries, but unlike others,...1648abortion,conservative,cyberattacks,elonmusk,garydemar,liberal,libertine,prochoice,prolife,radical,tesla,violence,wokefalse655fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-review-of-the-doctrine-of-the-last-things--65011798 Gary reviews a new book by Dr. Sam Waldron about eschatology called The Doctrine of Last Things. Waldon basically follows John Murray's amillennialism and doesn't really deal with much of the material that presents a different view. While Dr. Waldron offers his views on preterism, he doesn't actually interact with any of their writings and dismisses it as a Catholic heresy.]]>b88f62fd-92dc-419f-a565-7d885661919dFri, 21 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-32 Gary reviews a new book by Dr. Sam Waldron about eschatology called The Doctrine of Last Things. Waldon basically follows John Murray's amillennialism and doesn't really deal with much of the material that... Gary reviews a new book by Dr. Sam Waldron about eschatology called The Doctrine of Last Things. Waldon basically follows John Murray's amillennialism and doesn't really deal with much of the material that presents a different view. While Dr. Waldron offers his views on preterism, he doesn't actually interact with any of their writings and dismisses it as a Catholic heresy.]]>1559amillennialism,eschatology,garydemar,johnmurray,lastdays,lastthings,preterism,samwaldronfalse654fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-battle-for-biblical-truth--649720343e96b0c2-c84f-4143-bb59-fa4f1e50ec30Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the work of American Vision and runs through some history of theological debates over the last half-century. AV has been on the frontlines of biblical truth for 45 years and continues to do so with books, videos, web articles, podcasts,...1896americanhistory,americanvsion,apologetics,bibletruth,culture,dispensationalism,endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,lastdays,theology,worldviewfalse653fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-church-and-the-ekklesia--649338945f2e0c84-187d-416c-aca5-f7be5bf4ebc7Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:57:25 +0000Live By TruthGary answers a listener question about the word "church" and how it is used by the Bible and interpreters over the years. Is God "doing something new" in the New Testament, or is He fulfilling exactly what He promised in the Old Testament? Was God's...1736church,dispensationalism,ekklesia,garydemar,israel,kingjamesbible,newtestament,translation,williamtyndalefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-donald-trump-the-antichrist--64878427 Gary responds to a short audio clip from a pastor who claims we're currently in the great tribulation and that Donald Trump is the end-times bad guy called the Antichrist. Gary refutes both of these claims with biblical exegesis, historical reminders, and common sense.]]>ccc41459-64e7-4e88-8da7-9cb3e08ffa25Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 31 Gary responds to a short audio clip from a pastor who claims we're currently in the great tribulation and that Donald Trump is the end-times bad guy called the Antichrist. Gary refutes both of these... Gary responds to a short audio clip from a pastor who claims we're currently in the great tribulation and that Donald Trump is the end-times bad guy called the Antichrist. Gary refutes both of these claims with biblical exegesis, historical reminders, and common sense.]]>1551antichrist,donaldtrump,endtimes,garydemar,greattribulation,lastdays,magafalse652fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/memes-of-the-day--64834088046f8f26-9c2e-4f34-aca8-7860df2e788eWed, 12 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary comments on some popular examples of internet wisdom in the forms of memes. Some of the most illogical and ridiculous ideas are presented by people in the form of memes and Gary can't resist pointing out the nonsense being displayed. He has also...1501abortion,elonmusk,garydemar,ice,immigration,internetmemes,michaelmoore,politicsfalse651fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pastors-professionals-and-pundits--64786625c2ce3caf-367d-44f9-8499-c48e56829fa7Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary comments on a recent article by Pastor Kevin DeYoung about pastors becoming "political pundits." While it is true that many pastors simply comment on politics without making any reference to the Bible, our current situation is most certainly a...1872culture,expository,garydemar,herbschlossberg,ichabodcrane,idolsfordestruction,kevindeyoung,pastor,politics,preaching,pulpit,washingtonirvingfalse650fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/signs-of-the-end-times--64746283There are many signs mentioned throughout the NT by Jesus and others that are said to come during the "last days." Many writers and prophetic speculators have claimed that these signs are happening all around us today. Unfortunately for them, the context for these biblical signs was "soon," as in soon when the NT was written—that is, in the first century AD.]]>245ddc9f-e527-4fcf-941d-f894b983f1b0Fri, 07 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 30 There are many signs mentioned throughout the NT by Jesus and others that are said to come during the "last days." Many writers and prophetic speculators have claimed that these signs are happening all...There are many signs mentioned throughout the NT by Jesus and others that are said to come during the "last days." Many writers and prophetic speculators have claimed that these signs are happening all around us today. Unfortunately for them, the context for these biblical signs was "soon," as in soon when the NT was written—that is, in the first century AD.]]>1675bibleprophecy,davidchilton,endtimes,frankgumerlock,garydemar,josephus,lastdays,newspaperexegesis,warsofthejewsfalse649fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doubling-down-on-political-insanity--64710212cc921b98-f45c-4f7d-8cf1-40765fcba06dWed, 05 Mar 2025 11:52:18 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses more recent craziness coming from politicians and celebrities about transgenderism and sports. Proving that they are completely out of touch with the vast majority of Americans, these people are saying downright crazy stuff... and then...1517garydemar,gymnastics,mainegovernor,polevault,rileygaines,sports,swimming,trackandfield,transgenderfalse648fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/artificial-intelligence-and-mental-atrophy--64671160b0eef89e-900e-466e-b422-e7ab590b6ad5Mon, 03 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses several recent examples about people believing absurd things just because of something they saw online. AI is only as good as the database it searches, and if errors exist in the data, the answers the AI gives will always be wrong....1609ai,artificialintelligence,bellegibson,business,doge,donaldtrump,elonmusk,garydemar,instagramfalse647fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/putting-prophecy-into-perspective-part-two--64623835 In this conclusion to his talk from a few years back at a conference in Nashville, Gary gives a quick hermeneutics lesson using Matthew 24. We must use the Bible to interpret the Bible and not overlook details like timing and locations. We cannot reinterpret these as relevant to our own day and still claim we are being faithful to the text as written.]]>b52f85a2-2166-4d88-a7a7-f24d8b457bd1Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 29 In this conclusion to his talk from a few years back at a conference in Nashville, Gary gives a quick hermeneutics lesson using Matthew 24. We must use the Bible to interpret the Bible and not overlook... In this conclusion to his talk from a few years back at a conference in Nashville, Gary gives a quick hermeneutics lesson using Matthew 24. We must use the Bible to interpret the Bible and not overlook details like timing and locations. We cannot reinterpret these as relevant to our own day and still claim we are being faithful to the text as written.]]>1496bibleprophecy,bibleprophecyunderthemicroscop,endtimes,garydemar,hermeneuticalcircle,lastdays,millennium,miltonterry,newtestament,preterism,rapturefalse646fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/government-aid-is-a-trap--645822735bbf49f5-4233-4123-b1eb-c99576a6f188Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a recent comment by late night host Stephen Colbert about Christians helping the poor. Colbert, not surprisingly, is terribly uninformed on how much the Church has done for the poor for thousands of years. In fact, until big government...1650elonmusk,family,garydemar,governmentinefficiency,pixar,poor,poverty,tesla,trump,usaid,widowsandorphansfalse645fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/give-peace-a-chance--64540876139d7191-c2db-42c8-b822-2908c25fd30fMon, 24 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary interacts with recent claims that outbreaks of peace in the world have significance for Bible prophecy. Generally, most modern prophecy pundits point out all the talks of war as being signs of the end times, but now we must also be suspect of...1511armageddon,endtimes,ezekiel3839,garydemar,lastdays,peace,preterism,rapture,reagan,russia,trump,warfalse644fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/putting-prophecy-into-perspective-part-one--64494184 In this talk given a few years back at a conference in Nashville, Gary introduces the topic of Bible prophecy and why it is important. Most Christians never challenge their view of the future and end up believing all sorts of strange "winds of doctrine" and get "tossed back and forth by the waves" (Ephesians 4:14).]]>3738b169-b1a1-4644-b136-0ea27048dc09Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:37:02 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 28 In this talk given a few years back at a conference in Nashville, Gary introduces the topic of Bible prophecy and why it is important. Most Christians never challenge their view of the future and end up... In this talk given a few years back at a conference in Nashville, Gary introduces the topic of Bible prophecy and why it is important. Most Christians never challenge their view of the future and end up believing all sorts of strange "winds of doctrine" and get "tossed back and forth by the waves" (Ephesians 4:14).]]>1550bibleprophecy,bibleprophecyunderthemicroscop,endtimes,garydemar,hermeneuticalcircle,lastdays,millennium,miltonterry,newtestament,preterism,rapturefalse643fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-martyrdom-of-antipas--644481635fbb6e0a-967b-4fee-ab04-65d34e7be7a6Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary answers a listener question about the supposed historical fact that Antipas (mentioned in Revelation 2:13) was martyred in the mid-90s AD under Domitian. If true, this would mean the book of Revelation was written after the destruction of the...1874ad70,ad95,antipas,bookofrevelation,domitian,patmos,preterist,revelationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/searching-for-meaning-and-purpose--64416312e9206bcd-9901-44f7-8842-f4cf8bcf9902Mon, 17 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary talks about the trend among young people where Bible sales are increasing and they are obviously looking for some sort of purpose. There is a sense where every generation rejects the views of the parents, but it also runs deeper. People say they...1660biblesales,christianity,crisis,cults,easternmysticism,garydemar,generationz,jonestown,meaning,purpose,spirituality,trueselffalse642fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/magog-is-moscow-and-gog-is-china--64375527 Gary discusses new "research" that has now determined and revealed China's role in Bible prophecy. With the publication of each day's news, prophecy speculators are writing blogs and releasing videos that reinterpret the previous day's speculations and surefire "end time" predictions.]]>5c5c7c10-9f2e-4927-9fe4-e2c8f0dd8b8cFri, 14 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 27 Gary discusses new "research" that has now determined and revealed China's role in Bible prophecy. With the publication of each day's news, prophecy speculators are writing blogs and releasing videos... Gary discusses new "research" that has now determined and revealed China's role in Bible prophecy. With the publication of each day's news, prophecy speculators are writing blogs and releasing videos that reinterpret the previous day's speculations and surefire "end time" predictions.]]>1638china,endtimes,ezekiel39,garydemar,gog,lastdays,magog,newspaperexegesis,russiafalse641fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/holding-government-accountable--64338345 https://americanvision.org/posts/the-question-doge-should-be-asking/]]>ea2fdaa7-63b0-4c9a-9e8f-06527b0115bdWed, 12 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses DOGE and USAID and government overspending in general. Just as most people manage their own household budgets and spending, so is the Federal Government responsible not to spend money it does not have. An ignored requirement from... https://americanvision.org/posts/the-question-doge-should-be-asking/]]>1756constitution,doge,elonmusk,garydemar,generalwelfare,hamilton,jamesmadison,paulharvey,politics,screwtapeletters,socialsecurity,stevecaudle,violencefalse640fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-have-children-or-not-to-have-children--64296520 https://store.americanvision.org/products/why-it-might-be-ok-to-eat-your-neighbor-book]]>e60eccdb-1ebf-447f-8669-dc8bd8cff7f1Mon, 10 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses recent articles about immigration and birth rates. So called anti-natalists put the welfare of the planet over the welfare of humanity, but they are seldom willing to rid the planet of themselves first. Gary calls materialistic... https://store.americanvision.org/products/why-it-might-be-ok-to-eat-your-neighbor-book]]>1700antinatalists,atheism,birthdearth,children,evolution,garydemar,humanity,materialism,populationexplosion,pronatalists,richarddawkinsfalse639fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/modern-day-gaza-is-not-a-prophetic-fulfillment--642456484a602da5-476a-40fc-a97d-53f12050d512Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthNo matter what happens in the Middle East—good, bad, or indifferent—it is claimed to be a fulfillment of Bible prophecy. Gary discusses current claims about the prophetic importance and significance about what's happening in Gaza. Once again, these...1492bibleprophecy,endtimes,garydemar,gaza,israel,lastdays,middleeast,oswaldsmith,palestine,stalinfalse638fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-lightning-round-of-news--642036614f376046-dc18-4c22-8f55-f541f9ae173eWed, 05 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary's runs over a few recent news stories and how the media is struggling to keep up with everything happening. Gary puts his unique spin and view on the topics and reminds listeners that politicians, while important, are not the answer to solving...1778barackobama,biden,democrats,garydemar,gulfofamerica,immigration,presidenttrump,rfkjr,selenagomez,tulsigabbardfalse637fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-theological-differences-should-be-handled--641663777d120200-6778-4c82-891d-e13449dad235Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a recent article by Ken Gentry that called Gary out for his views on eschatology. Gary's point has consistently been that a real exchange needs to happen between different views regarding certain elements of Bible prophecy that some...2154garydemar,kengentry,lastdays,newheavensandearth,nicenecreed,orthodox,partialpreterism,preterismfalse636fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-about-progressive-dispensationalism--64078660a61e6b31-b537-4320-b854-93835b200f75Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary answers a listener question about progressive dispensationalism about how it "differs" from the popular dispensationalism that informs the majority of end-time bestsellers sold in the last 50 years. Gary argues the progressive part of it was made...1461bibleprophecyunderthemicroscop,covenanttheology,endtimes,garydemar,hallindsey,lastdays,progressivedispensationalism,rapture,scofieldreferencebiblefalse635fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gary-s-state-of-the-union--639924154832625b-fdaa-4161-b026-aa54aac7369dWed, 29 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the current state of the country now that President Trump has taken office. Many of the things Trump is doing in his first week in office are positive and following through on campaign promises, but some are still nitpicking his every...1708billionaires,economics,elonmusk,garydemar,inauguration,jeffbezos,markzuckerberg,presidenttrump,taxesfalse634fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deconstruction-and-the-christian-faith--63930109349c417d-2524-43ad-84a9-5ea415a3061eMon, 27 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses several recent (and not so recent) instances of individuals leaving the Christian faith after being in it for some time. Sometimes these deconversions are called "deconstructions" and Gary highlights some examples of these and what his...1932abrahamkuyper,aids,atheism,christianity,deconstructions,deconversion,garydemar,homosexuality,richardhaysfalse633fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-your-prophetic-homework--63873233 Gary responds to several critics on Facebook that disagree with his interpretation of Bible prophecy. Gary gives two points of advice before jumping into a debate: 1) know what your own position actually teaches, and 2) know what your opponent's position actually teaches.]]>dd01705a-5a06-40d5-97ac-d0b164a1f8f6Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 24 Gary responds to several critics on Facebook that disagree with his interpretation of Bible prophecy. Gary gives two points of advice before jumping into a debate: 1) know what your own position actually... Gary responds to several critics on Facebook that disagree with his interpretation of Bible prophecy. Gary gives two points of advice before jumping into a debate: 1) know what your own position actually teaches, and 2) know what your opponent's position actually teaches.]]>14451thessalonians4,bibleprophecy,church,endtimes,garydemar,lastdays,microscope,rapture,revelationfalse632fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/atheism-has-no-mind--638051724d4da09b-4171-49cf-95fa-bbafcb3cb8fcWed, 22 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary explains the interaction he had on Facebook with a former pastor who has since deconverted. Alan Bondar now claims to be an atheist and even wrote a book called "How to Kill God the Easy Way" (presumably those without the book are stuck with the...1712alanbondar,atheism,deconversion,formerpastor,garydemar,mind,preterist,richarddawkins,spiritualfalse631fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jimmy-carter-funeral-imagines-no-heaven--6376133231652928-f0c5-4f85-910b-2ad6401b43acMon, 20 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the recent funeral for former President Jimmy Carter. Garth Brooks and Tricia Yearwood sang John Lennon's song "Imagine" at the funeral at Carter's request. Gary gives some little known background information about Lennon and how he...1721atheism,christianity,garthbrooks,garydemar,imagine,jimmycarter,johnlennon,presidentfuneralfalse630fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-nephilim-the-antichrist-and-the-end-times--63725428 Gary discusses Genesis 6 and the whole "sons of God" controversy and how it gets tied in with Bible prophecy. There is an endless amount of speculation that comes from these four verses in Genesis and entire worldviews are built on it, often including UFOs and aliens.]]>678eafb9-48b4-4344-9023-a44948c94a99Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 23 Gary discusses Genesis 6 and the whole "sons of God" controversy and how it gets tied in with Bible prophecy. There is an endless amount of speculation that comes from these four verses in Genesis and... Gary discusses Genesis 6 and the whole "sons of God" controversy and how it gets tied in with Bible prophecy. There is an endless amount of speculation that comes from these four verses in Genesis and entire worldviews are built on it, often including UFOs and aliens.]]>1328aliens,cainites,daughtersofmen,demons,fallenangles,flood,fourviewsonsonsofgod,garydemar,genesis6,nephilim,noah,sethites,sonsofgod,ufosfalse629fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/and-now-for-some-good-news--6369875421cf8b26-3237-47f4-bff3-f70c29d92bedWed, 15 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary mentions five encouraging signs that he has seen recently about the state of the culture. While most of them aren't the signs that most Christians would be looking for, they each show that foundational beliefs are changing in a major way....1720biblicalworldview,christianity,comedy,davechappelle,garydemar,jkrowling,joerogan,leeannmorgan,natebargatze,richarddawkins,socialmedia,weshufffalse628fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/victim-s-rights-and-prophecy-wars--63673943af22a6cf-6873-492c-a5cc-33b8ab6cfc11Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses two new books now available from American Vision, Gary's North's Victim's Rights and Gary DeMar's newest book Prophecy Wars. These two have more in common than might be apparent to many, but both are essentially apologetic works about...1514antichrist,bibleprophecy,eschatology,garydemar,godslaw,hebrews,kimburgess,ntwright,theonomyfalse627fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-day-and-the-hour--63636382 https://americanvision.org/images/uploads/luke-17_mathew-24-chart.pdf]]>a0102e58-b949-4dfc-b767-995505c75981Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a popular interpretation of Matthew 24 that assumes a split in time in what Jesus is explaining to His disciples. Gary doesn't agree and shows how it can't be possible, especially when looking at the parallel passage in Luke's gospel... https://americanvision.org/images/uploads/luke-17_mathew-24-chart.pdf]]>1501dayandhour,endtimes,garydemar,lastdays,lasthour,luke17,matthew24,olivetdiscourse,thisgenerationfalse626fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-inescapable-nature-of-religion--63611409first lecture given to a high school class, Gary points out that religion will always exist in society. If the biblical God is not recognized in a culture, something else will always take His place. Even atheism is a religion, despite the denials of its adherents. ]]>3a047400-5387-441c-b289-66c8a438f142Wed, 08 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn this continuation of his https://garydemar.libsyn.com/website/the-first-principles-in-any-debate given to a high school class, Gary points out that religion will always exist in society. If the biblical God is not recognized in a culture, something...first lecture given to a high school class, Gary points out that religion will always exist in society. If the biblical God is not recognized in a culture, something else will always take His place. Even atheism is a religion, despite the denials of its adherents. ]]>2202church,civil,constitution,family,frenchrevolution,garydemar,governmentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-the-proper-response--63589261 here. Get the R.J. Rushdoony article here: https://murraymoerman.com/3downloads/books/R.J.Rushdoony-The-Religion-of-Revolution.pdf  ]]>fa55f598-96c3-4e2c-a7ca-9dee4d03e41bMon, 06 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary continues his discussion about how we should respond to the grievance merchants in modern society. The Bible deals directly with this issue and gives a lot of guidance about what the proper response should be to tyranny and social injustice.... here. Get the R.J. Rushdoony article here: https://murraymoerman.com/3downloads/books/R.J.Rushdoony-The-Religion-of-Revolution.pdf  ]]>1629garydemar,garynorth,luigimangione,paulhill,rjrushdoony,socialinjustice,vigilantefalse625fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-your-pastor-may-not-know-about-bible-prophecy--6355671878dc860f-ef71-40ec-b153-31b98e511ce8Fri, 03 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIt can be surprising the lack of understanding most pastors have about Bible prophecy. Congregants assume their pastor to be an expert when it comes to biblical issues, but this is actually seldom the case. This is not meant to demean pastors, but to...1252bibleprophecy,biblestudy,endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,kengentry,lastdays,pastors,rcsproul,reformedtheologicalseminary,revelationfalse624fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-first-principles-in-any-debate--635346637580ff38-2137-45ba-b5ae-dba8ca6ee762Wed, 01 Jan 2025 13:58:16 +0000Live By TruthA great way to start the new year! We must always begin with first principles in any debate. In this episode, Gary teaches students how to think about their own assumptions and foundations and why they believe what they claim to believe. Facts are...1477apologetics,christianity,churchandstate,epistemology,firstprinciples,garydemar,godandgovernment,government,jurisdiction,religionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vigilante-justice-and-grievances--63514698https://store.americanvision.org/products/lone-gunners-for-jesus]]>97539ac0-af8e-4780-be75-f61b30227165Mon, 30 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary begins addressing the recent murder of the United Healthcare CEO and how to properly address grievances anyone may have with either an individual or a major social wrong. Long before Luigi Mangione, there was Paul Hill. Gary North wrote letters...https://store.americanvision.org/products/lone-gunners-for-jesus]]>1587abortion,anarchist,garydemar,garynorth,luigimangione,paulhill,revolutionaryfaith,revolutionaryviolence,schoolshootings,unitedhealthcare,vigilantefalse623fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hal-lindsey-s-projection-in-the-road-to-holocaust--63485464 Gary discusses one of Hal Lindsey's lesser-known books called The Road to Holocaust. In it, Lindsey accuses what he calls "Dominion Theology" of denying the "clear teaching of prophecy" as well as promoting antisemitism (a claim still being made today). The book led Gary and Peter Leithart to respond with a small book called The Legacy of Hatred Continues. Get The Legacy of Hatred Continues and the notes from this episode here: https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-legacy-of-hatred-continues]]>1befb25d-f6a8-4d4b-902d-f0f1a5b3547bFri, 27 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 20 Gary discusses one of Hal Lindsey's lesser-known books called The Road to Holocaust. In it, Lindsey accuses what he calls "Dominion Theology" of denying the "clear teaching of prophecy" as well as... Gary discusses one of Hal Lindsey's lesser-known books called The Road to Holocaust. In it, Lindsey accuses what he calls "Dominion Theology" of denying the "clear teaching of prophecy" as well as promoting antisemitism (a claim still being made today). The book led Gary and Peter Leithart to respond with a small book called The Legacy of Hatred Continues. Get The Legacy of Hatred Continues and the notes from this episode here: https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-legacy-of-hatred-continues]]>1901antisemitism,bibleprophecy,dispensationalism,endtimes,hallindsey,israel,lastdays,legacyofhatred,roadtoholocaustfalse622fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-commercializing-christmas--63470599 https://americanvision.org/posts/let-s-keep-christmas-commercialized/]]>59cb4e8f-c19c-48df-8270-85333da95864Wed, 25 Dec 2024 15:52:45 +0000Live By TruthToo much time and money, we hear, are spent on the public side of Christmas — the hustle and bustle of shopping, the lavish decorations, and the often insincere displays of seasonal piety. Meanwhile, the true spirit of Christmas gets left behind. Some... https://americanvision.org/posts/let-s-keep-christmas-commercialized/]]>940christmas,davidchilton,garydemar,holidays,xmasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/great-christmas-movies-part-two--63446591 https://store.americanvision.org/products/a-christmas-carol-unabridged-audiobook]]>7a83c9d4-4ada-4e5c-8333-4a63b4c29631Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary continues speaking with Rick Welch of The Burros of Berea podcast about Christmas movies. Gary gives a lot of background information about several more films, including Die Hard, Home Alone, and The Three Godfathers. These older films are often... https://store.americanvision.org/products/a-christmas-carol-unabridged-audiobook]]>1910beyondchristmas,christmas,diehard,garydemar,georgebailey,homealone,ithappenedonfifthavenue,itsawonderfullife,movies,richestmanintown,rickwelch,threegodfathersfalse621fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/damascus-and-other-end-time-claims--63414006 Gary deals with current end-time claims about the situation in Damascus. Assad's fall in Syria has nothing to do with Bible prophecy and is not a sign of "things to come." The same several Bible verses have been applied to countless current events in the past and all have failed to come to pass.]]>fc9cbbc2-2ac7-4034-9c05-f82c85aa5b79Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 19 Gary deals with current end-time claims about the situation in Damascus. Assad's fall in Syria has nothing to do with Bible prophecy and is not a sign of "things to come." The same several Bible verses... Gary deals with current end-time claims about the situation in Damascus. Assad's fall in Syria has nothing to do with Bible prophecy and is not a sign of "things to come." The same several Bible verses have been applied to countless current events in the past and all have failed to come to pass.]]>17101timothy3,bibleprophecyunderthemicroscop,damascus,endtimes,eschatologyisrael,garydemar,janmarkel,lastdays,middleeast,newtestament,syriafalse620fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/great-christmas-movies-part-one--63372650https://www.garynorth.com/public/18499.cfm]]>462ebe65-8a17-44e5-9505-0cc2194f1f5bWed, 18 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary is interviewed by Rick Welch of The Burros of Berea podcast about old Christmas movies. Gary gives a lot of background information about the two films discussed in this first part (Beyond Christmas and It's a Wonderful Life). These older films...https://www.garynorth.com/public/18499.cfm]]>1787beyondchristmas,christmas,garydemar,georgebailey,itsawonderfullife,movies,richestmanintown,rickwelchfalse619fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-is-our-home-now--63337996857b791c-1b50-4bbb-81d7-e91d0a0c4cccMon, 16 Dec 2024 12:56:24 +0000Live By TruthChristians can’t live in this world without also being involved in this world. We are told often that "this is not our home," which in an ultimate sense is true, but it is our home now. We live here, we raise families here, we live and move and have...3108christianworldview,dualcitizen,garydemar,heaven,heavenandearth,notourhome,passingthroughfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-thessalonians-4-under-the-microscope--63300193 https://store.americanvision.org/products/1-thessalonians-4-under-the-microscope]]>263c9caa-d959-4329-9a74-74ba91c69895Fri, 13 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary interviews Kim Burgess about 1 Thessalonians 4 and the cryptic language that Paul uses. This is often used as a passage to prove the Rapture of the Church, but Kim has a very different view of this passage, informed by the rest of Scripture. The... https://store.americanvision.org/products/1-thessalonians-4-under-the-microscope]]>19121thessalonians4,analogyoffaith,clearunclear,garydemar,kimburgess,meetthelordintheair,paul,physical,rapture,spiritualfalse618fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-know-much-about-american-history--63265609e4db693d-25cf-4681-86e5-c8f003678be7Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthEver since American Vision republished Christian Life and Character, the ignorance of objectors to the book has been swift and loud. Gary discusses some of the common objections to how Christianity has influenced American civil government and sets the...1915america,christianity,constitution,declaration,founders,franklin,jefferson,tripolifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-bible-tools-influence-bible-interpretation--63247761 https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-rise-and-fall-of-dispensationalism Read Daniel Hummel's article on concordances here: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2022/11/concordance-context-bible-reading-dispensationalism-literal/]]>cc9ba979-3088-45a0-aa23-6c0685725f8bMon, 09 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses an article by Daniel Hummel about how concordances made Dispensationalism—and a "scientific" approach to Bible reading—possible. We take many of our modern study tools for granted, but each new help has brought with it challenges and... https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-rise-and-fall-of-dispensationalism Read Daniel Hummel's article on concordances here: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2022/11/concordance-context-bible-reading-dispensationalism-literal/]]>1227bibleinterpretation,christianitytoday,concordance,danielhummel,dispensationalism,electronicbibles,garydemar,hermeneutics,studytoolsfalse616fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-rapture-disappointment--63247769 With the recent death of Hal Lindsey, Gary discusses his popular books and the rapture and end times that they promised yet never arrived. Scores of authors and pastors have been influenced by Lindsey's books and prophetic system, but the words they use are as elastic as the timeframes they propose about events which the Bible says were "near" in the first century AD.]]>3c49b2af-fba8-4eb4-af02-38a61fa932aeFri, 06 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 17 With the recent death of Hal Lindsey, Gary discusses his popular books and the rapture and end times that they promised yet never arrived. Scores of authors and pastors have been influenced by Lindsey's... With the recent death of Hal Lindsey, Gary discusses his popular books and the rapture and end times that they promised yet never arrived. Scores of authors and pastors have been influenced by Lindsey's books and prophetic system, but the words they use are as elastic as the timeframes they propose about events which the Bible says were "near" in the first century AD.]]>1609apostlepeter,endofallthings,endtimes,firstcentury,garydemar,hallindsey,hebrews,lastdays,newcovenant,rapturefalse615fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hope-of-israel-is-for-the-nations--63247774The Hope of Israel and the Nations are available, Gary thought it was a good time to interview Kim Burgess about the books and the hermeneutic they present. For those not familiar with the original podcast series, Covenant Hermeneutics and Biblical Eschatology, this episode will serve as an introduction to both the books and the 25-part series.]]>e8410e23-47cc-4e8d-9046-f45c34a9a4acWed, 04 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthNow that the two volumes of https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-hope-of-israel-and-the-nations are available, Gary thought it was a good time to interview Kim Burgess about the books and the hermeneutic they present. For those not familiar...The Hope of Israel and the Nations are available, Gary thought it was a good time to interview Kim Burgess about the books and the hermeneutic they present. For those not familiar with the original podcast series, Covenant Hermeneutics and Biblical Eschatology, this episode will serve as an introduction to both the books and the 25-part series.]]>1833apostlepaul,biblicaleschatology,firstcentury,garydemar,hebrews,jesus,kimburgess,lastdays,redemptionaccomplishedandapplifalse614fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-vision-for-the-future--63247762069b25bc-aaab-43c3-8d0a-029e4c79e152Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary is interviewed by Marlin Detweiler from Veritas Press about recent books he has written, American history, and how to teach and live the Christian worldview. Veritas has been a leader in Classical Education and Homeschooling for years and Gary...1870christianeducation,christianhistory,dei,garydemar,homeschooling,transgender,veritaspress,wokefalse613fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/double-fulfillment-under-the-microscope--63247778 In this conclusion to his interview with author Brian Godawa, Gary answers a question about so-called double fulfillment. Many modern Christian teachers will admit that prophecies in the NT were fulfilled in AD 70, but claim that they still await a "final" fulfillment in the future. Is this correct? How do we know? Get Gary's Matthew 24 PDF here: https://store.americanvision.org/products/free-pdf-matthew-16-and-matthew-24-study-outlines]]>608f8c3f-cb05-4de3-aab9-0ada1a3854daFri, 29 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 16 In this conclusion to his interview with author Brian Godawa, Gary answers a question about so-called double fulfillment. Many modern Christian teachers will admit that prophecies in the NT were... In this conclusion to his interview with author Brian Godawa, Gary answers a question about so-called double fulfillment. Many modern Christian teachers will admit that prophecies in the NT were fulfilled in AD 70, but claim that they still await a "final" fulfillment in the future. Is this correct? How do we know? Get Gary's Matthew 24 PDF here: https://store.americanvision.org/products/free-pdf-matthew-16-and-matthew-24-study-outlines]]>1518ad70,bibleprophecyunderthemicroscop,briangodawa,doublefulfillment,endtimes,garydemar,israel,lastdaysfalse612fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/israel-and-the-land-promises--63247765 https://www.amazon.com/Israel-Bible-Prophecy-Testament-Fulfillment-ebook/dp/B06X977S2C/]]>1db6d86d-c99b-45dd-ad37-6980a977e469Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary interviews author Brian Godawa about his new book, Israel in Bible Prophecy: The New Testament Fulfillment of the Promise to Abraham. Like Gary, Brian believes that Israel's modern role on the world stage has no significance to Bible prophecy and... https://www.amazon.com/Israel-Bible-Prophecy-Testament-Fulfillment-ebook/dp/B06X977S2C/]]>2368abraham,bibleprophecy,briangodawa,dispensationalism,everlastingcovenant,garydemar,israel,judaism,newtestament,oldtestament,rapture,zionismfalse611fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-can-t-do-it-from-the-sidelines--63247767 https://harbingersdaily.com/calling-the-election-of-trump-evil-john-piper-reminds-christians-why-hes-not-trusted/]]>65f2182b-9198-4ff6-b337-eee71df75b8eMon, 25 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary comments on a recent sermon by John Piper about the 2024 Election and Trump being "evil." Piper said that while he wanted people to vote, he was unhappy with the candidates. Gary agrees, but is more practical about how to approach this issue.... https://harbingersdaily.com/calling-the-election-of-trump-evil-john-piper-reminds-christians-why-hes-not-trusted/]]>1607abortion,aviation,corruption,garydemar,government,harris,johnpiper,ronaldreagan,thejungle,trump,unions,uptonsinclairfalse610fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/biblical-context-under-the-microscope--63247782 Gary discusses biblical context and its importance to interpreting all Bible passages, but especially prophetic ones. Most Christians cherry-pick verses to fit their end-times system, rather than reading entire passages in the context in which they were written.]]>0a715757-1fbf-4290-befa-919ce61eec5aFri, 22 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 15 Gary discusses biblical context and its importance to interpreting all Bible passages, but especially prophetic ones. Most Christians cherry-pick verses to fit their end-times system, rather than reading... Gary discusses biblical context and its importance to interpreting all Bible passages, but especially prophetic ones. Most Christians cherry-pick verses to fit their end-times system, rather than reading entire passages in the context in which they were written.]]>1791apostlepaul,biblecontext,bibleprophecy,biblicalhermeneutics,eschatology,firstcentury,garydemar,manoflawlessness,manofsin,thessalonians,timeindicatorsfalse609fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-interpret-the-bible-part-two--63247799297f90a6-54b0-48ff-ab9e-41b414981c4bWed, 20 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary is interviewed about biblical hermeneutics (the art and science of interpretation). He continues his lesson with discussions about time statements and the book of Revelation. Most Christians have never been taught these things and while it takes...1752bibleprophecy,biblicalinterpretation,endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,hermeneutics,lastdays,readingthebibleyourself,revelationfalse608fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-interpret-the-bible-part-one--632477958e6b3e45-455c-48d1-9772-0a2de6181904Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary is interviewed about biblical hermeneutics (the art and science of interpretation). He gives a quick lesson about how regular Christians can and should do it for themselves. Most Christians are never taught how to read the Bible for themselves...1607bibleprophecy,biblicalinterpretation,endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,hermeneutics,lastdays,readingthebibleyourself,revelationfalse607fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-comedy-of-prophetic-errors--63247809 Gary discusses the history of failed "end times" and "last days" predictions. While many have made bold claims about the future, they have all been proven wrong. These false prophets have a long, long history of failure, but it never seems to cause Christians to: 1) question these repeated claims, and 2) seek out a more consistently biblical hermeneutic. The Hal Lindsey "Hero or Bum" article is here: https://americanvision.org/images/uploads/lindsey-hero-or-bum-ct.png]]>9413f9f7-659c-41fa-97c9-13cd6c8c44bdFri, 15 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 14 Gary discusses the history of failed "end times" and "last days" predictions. While many have made bold claims about the future, they have all been proven wrong. These false prophets have a long, long... Gary discusses the history of failed "end times" and "last days" predictions. While many have made bold claims about the future, they have all been proven wrong. These false prophets have a long, long history of failure, but it never seems to cause Christians to: 1) question these repeated claims, and 2) seek out a more consistently biblical hermeneutic. The Hal Lindsey "Hero or Bum" article is here: https://americanvision.org/images/uploads/lindsey-hero-or-bum-ct.png]]>1367antichrist,apostlejohn,bibleprophecyunderthemicroscop,endtimes,failedlastdaysprophecies,falseprophets,garydemar,rapturefalse606fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-worldwide-demand-for-gold-and-silver--63247813https://alchemypreciousmetals.com/]]>90e7c54f-cd13-40af-99b8-9374762d1acfWed, 13 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary continues his interview with Gordon Van Wechel with Alchemy Precious Metals. In this second part, Gordon discusses the worldwide demand for precious metals and how countries like China and India are influencing prices. Gold and silver also have...https://alchemypreciousmetals.com/]]>2102atcostmetals,economics,garydemar,goldandsilver,preciousmetals,value,worldmarketsfalse605fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-importance-of-owning-gold-and-silver--63247766https://alchemypreciousmetals.com/]]>0c8c48e1-51c8-4e64-9e2a-3c8f343ce96aMon, 11 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary interviews Gordon Van Wechel with Alchemy Precious Metals. Gordon is an expert in gold and silver trading and discusses why holding precious metals as part of your long-term investing strategy is important. (Part One of Two) Check out Gordon's...https://alchemypreciousmetals.com/]]>1589garydemar,gold,gordonvanwechel,investing,junksilver,preciousmetal,prep,silver,spotpricefalse604fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/israel-as-the-fig-tree-under-the-microscope--63247763 Gary discusses a popular interpretation by modern prophecy writers and pastors about Israel being the "fig tree" spoken of by Jesus in the NT. Usually, it is interpreted as Israel "becoming a nation again" in 1948. Unfortunately for them, the math, the biblical data, and Jesus' own words do not confirm this strained interpretation. Get Gary's book here: https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-rapture-and-the-fig-tree-generation]]>7efefb55-fb7c-4683-86a9-7330ea92cc5dFri, 08 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 13 Gary discusses a popular interpretation by modern prophecy writers and pastors about Israel being the "fig tree" spoken of by Jesus in the NT. Usually, it is interpreted as Israel "becoming a nation... Gary discusses a popular interpretation by modern prophecy writers and pastors about Israel being the "fig tree" spoken of by Jesus in the NT. Usually, it is interpreted as Israel "becoming a nation again" in 1948. Unfortunately for them, the math, the biblical data, and Jesus' own words do not confirm this strained interpretation. Get Gary's book here: https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-rapture-and-the-fig-tree-generation]]>16091948,endtimes,figtree,garydemar,israel,lastdaysmadness,matthew24,olivetdiscourse,warsandrumorsofwarsfalse603fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-gary-s-reaction-to-the-election--632477710ba22c2a-f0f0-4647-a2ec-8a59adae75a0Wed, 06 Nov 2024 21:22:22 +0000Live By TruthGary gives his thoughts on the results from Tuesday's election and Trump's win of both the electoral and the popular vote. 3109donaldtrump,election2024,electoralcollege,elonmusk,garydemar,kamalaharris,legacymedia,popularvote,socialmedia,tuckercarlsonfalse602bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/billionaires-the-economy-and-abortion--63247768 https://americanvision.org/images/uploads/abortion-biblical-law-and-the-civil-magistrate.pdf]]>46722c79-0406-4931-959e-ba47043b61acWed, 06 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthTwo huge topics that defined the Harris/Walz platform were taxing rich people and the right to abortion. Gary points out how both of these are misrepresented to appeal to uninformed voters. Emotional appeals, even from Billy Graham's granddaughter,... https://americanvision.org/images/uploads/abortion-biblical-law-and-the-civil-magistrate.pdf]]>1701abortion,billygraham,church,election2024,elonmusk,garydemar,harriswalz,pastors,politics,taxexempt,trumpfalse601fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/not-to-vote-is-still-a-vote--63247808https://fb.watch/vCmC0hTSmF/ Gary's article here: https://americanvision.org/24584/christians-politics-and-the-upcoming-election/]]>369f8ea0-2170-4f06-8de2-bc7a6b55b0b6Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthMany Christians are saying that they won't vote because neither candidate appeals to them. Not voting is still a vote, and these same Christians will have to live in the world that results from whichever candidate wins. Both political parties are...https://fb.watch/vCmC0hTSmF/ Gary's article here: https://americanvision.org/24584/christians-politics-and-the-upcoming-election/]]>2001biblicalgovernment,christians,donaldtrump,election,garydemar,godandgovernment,kamalaharris,politics,votingfalse600fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/discussing-bible-prophecy-with-my-11-year-old-granddaughter--63247825 Gary does a short Bible study with his granddaughter, who had a few questions about Mark 13 and Jesus' coming. Are there two comings mentioned in this chapter (the Olivet Discourse) and if so, how do we know what verses apply to which coming?]]>b344c61c-9e22-4648-b758-624080e3f7ceFri, 01 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 12 Gary does a short Bible study with his granddaughter, who had a few questions about Mark 13 and Jesus' coming. Are there two comings mentioned in this chapter (the Olivet Discourse) and if so, how do we... Gary does a short Bible study with his granddaughter, who had a few questions about Mark 13 and Jesus' coming. Are there two comings mentioned in this chapter (the Olivet Discourse) and if so, how do we know what verses apply to which coming?]]>1895ad70,bibleprophecyunderthemicroscop,destructionofjerusalem,eschatology,firstcentury,garydemar,jesus,mark13,olivetdiscourse,secondcoming,templefalse599fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mass-election-hysteria--632477720e26a5c3-e7d0-4d49-a1e2-0fc996825eb0Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a few of the nonsensical claims being trotted out by leftists about the election. It's difficult to take any of it seriously, and yet it's all being said with a straight face. It's a reminder that Christians MUST be involved if only to...1490abortion,amazon,billionaires,catholic,garydemar,jeffbezos,leftists,mainstreammedia,politics,trumpderangementsyndrome,washingtonpostfalse598fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/going-back-to-find-the-way-forward--63247814https://www.amazon.com/Going-Back-Find-Way-Forward/dp/1961093464  ]]>ba56f8ea-73c1-443c-9733-e3a42c3ce94eMon, 28 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary interviews author Mike D'Virgilio about his book, Going Back To Find the Way Forward. Mike has a lot in common with Gary and has learned very practical ways to get involved to make a difference far beyond simply voting and complaining (as many...https://www.amazon.com/Going-Back-Find-Way-Forward/dp/1961093464  ]]>1949action,christianity,conservative,donaldtrump,garydemar,politics,republicans,thirdpartyfalse597fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/putting-it-all-together--63247817 Gary gives a quick lesson on how to do biblical hermeneutics, which simply means how interpret the text. Most Christians are never taught how to read the Bible for themselves or how to use basic Bible tools. This is unfortunate and usually means Christians must depend on others to tell them what the Bible says. Get the free PDF here: https://americanvision.org/images/uploads/putting-it-all-together-microscope11.pdf  Get Gary's short course on hermeneutics here: https://store.americanvision.org/products/beginners-guide-interpreting-bible-prophecy]]>9589a75e-04c5-4d04-8546-a1320cf84a89Fri, 25 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 11 Gary gives a quick lesson on how to do biblical hermeneutics, which simply means how interpret the text. Most Christians are never taught how to read the Bible for themselves or how to use basic Bible... Gary gives a quick lesson on how to do biblical hermeneutics, which simply means how interpret the text. Most Christians are never taught how to read the Bible for themselves or how to use basic Bible tools. This is unfortunate and usually means Christians must depend on others to tell them what the Bible says. Get the free PDF here: https://americanvision.org/images/uploads/putting-it-all-together-microscope11.pdf  Get Gary's short course on hermeneutics here: https://store.americanvision.org/products/beginners-guide-interpreting-bible-prophecy]]>1440bibleprophecy,endtimes,garydemar,gospel,greek,hermeneutics,howtointerpretthebible,interpretation,israel,nations,newtestamentfalse596fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-former-shock-jock-as-liberal-political-tool--63247819fc56969c-8add-4b86-96b6-a289879ee1a3Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a few recent news items about the political hot-potato of abortion, or more accurately, the murder of pre-born children. Ted Cruz, Donald Trump, and other Republicans have trouble answering questions about this topic due to their own...1546abortion,covidjab,freedom,garydemar,healthcare,howardstern,kamalaharris,medical,prodeath,rights,womansbodyfalse595fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christians-politics-and-the-apostle-paul--63247764d06052ce-3bae-499e-84b1-9d5ebf6999cdMon, 21 Oct 2024 11:46:31 +0000Live By TruthOne from the archives, almost exactly three years ago. The more things change, they more they don't. Political liberals are more than willing to use every means necessary to get their message out, even breaking tax laws. Conservatives and Christians...1290apostlepaul,church,garydemar,kamalaharris,politics,taxexempt,votefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prophetic-schizophrenia-under-the-microscope--63247773 Many modern preachers and authors are schizophrenic. On one hand they sensationalize current events as being part of the "end times" and yet also highlight how Christians must be involved culturally and politically. They don't seem to understand that these messages are contradictory and often cause their hearers to become paralyzed with indecision. Get the free PDF here: https://americanvision.org/images/uploads/bhowse-propheticschizophrenia.pdf]]>68999ec6-d5dd-49a6-bdd7-9214c5c51ac3Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 10 Many modern preachers and authors are schizophrenic. On one hand they sensationalize current events as being part of the "end times" and yet also highlight how Christians must be involved culturally and... Many modern preachers and authors are schizophrenic. On one hand they sensationalize current events as being part of the "end times" and yet also highlight how Christians must be involved culturally and politically. They don't seem to understand that these messages are contradictory and often cause their hearers to become paralyzed with indecision. Get the free PDF here: https://americanvision.org/images/uploads/bhowse-propheticschizophrenia.pdf]]>1607bibleprophecy,brannonhowse,culturalchange,endtimes,eschatology,firstcentury,garydemar,israel,jackhibbs,judea,lastdays,politicalinvolvement,preterism,rapturefalse594fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/un-separating-the-people-of-god--632478262b7750e6-f7a3-4ba5-99de-9b9b9d9bb45bWed, 16 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthPicking up with Gary's interview with the Resistance Chicks from a few months back, this third part deals with Dispensationalism and how it influences both eschatology and politics. A major problem with the paradigm is how it separates God's future...1612babylon,egypt,endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,lastdays,matthew24,nationaljudgment,politicalpowers,resistancechicks,revelation,sodom,sunmoonandstarsfalse593fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-connections-to-learn-and-remember--632477857c253cea-4c7b-4e27-bc23-43707ecb2292Mon, 14 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary gives a quick update on the recent donation matching challenge, and then discusses a listener question about his research methods. Gary has been doing this a long time (which helps of course), but he also points out that making mental connections...2002cardcatalog,davidroth,garydemar,history,internet,library,makingconnections,memory,movies,researchmethods,writingfalse592fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dividing-matthew-24-under-the-microscope--63247776f0f919ab-5c0f-4adb-8372-642b7460f3beFri, 11 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 9. Many Bible commentators claim that Matthew 24—Jesus' Olivet Discourse—should be divided between verses that apply to events in AD70 and verses that apply to the distant future. Gary puts this popular...1657ad70,apostlejohn,dayandhour,firstcentury,garydemar,greattribulation,kengentry,lastdays,matthew24divided,olivetdiscourse,parousia,partialpreterist,templedestroyedfalse591fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-meta-hermeneutic-of-the-new-testament--63247831book, the series, and what Kim calls the "meta-hermeneutic" of the New Testament (p. 13). Why did Paul write letters and Luke write "historical documents?" Each writing had a particular motivation behind it and we must take this into consideration when interpreting them. Get Volume 2 here: https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-hope-of-israel-and-the-nations-volume-2]]>fc1ba55c-8754-4123-890b-502d36d81ac9Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthVolume 2 of Kim Burgess and Gary DeMar's The Hope of Israel and the Nations is now available! Gary discusses the https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-hope-of-israel-and-the-nations-volume-2, the...book, the series, and what Kim calls the "meta-hermeneutic" of the New Testament (p. 13). Why did Paul write letters and Luke write "historical documents?" Each writing had a particular motivation behind it and we must take this into consideration when interpreting them. Get Volume 2 here: https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-hope-of-israel-and-the-nations-volume-2]]>1572bookofmormon,context,eschatology,firstcentury,garydemar,history,kimburgess,koran,metahermeneutic,newtestamentinterpretation,thehopeofisraelandthenationsfalse590fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/get-yourself-educated--63247786 https://store.americanvision.org/products/case-for-americas-christian-heritage]]>1889ecbb-55ea-40de-953a-051c2b8b2159Mon, 07 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthAfter giving a quick reminder about the historical reality of hurricanes and flooding (not making them proof of either Bible prophecy or climate change), Gary interacts with a recent clip from Charlie Kirk. A questioner asks Kirk about "common law"... https://store.americanvision.org/products/case-for-americas-christian-heritage]]>2443americanhistory,asheville,charliekirk,commonlaw,declarationofindependence,florida,garydemar,hurricanehelene,mountains,usconstitutionfalse589fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-nation-of-israel-under-the-microscope--63247835e5aa3567-1f7e-427a-ae83-e7b9099c652aFri, 04 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 8. Gary discusses the idea put forth by nearly all modern pop prophecy writers that Israel becoming a nation again in 1948 is a "major prophetic sign" of the "end times." There is no verse for this supposed...1792endtimes,ezra,garydemar,israel1948,jerusalem,jewsreturntotheland,jonathancahn,nehemiah,oldtestament,rapture,rebuilttemplefalse588fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-your-goose-is-getting-cooked--63247827download this lecture for free here.]]>9626f494-81ae-46aa-a70b-a011b95e6816Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary concludes his talk about Christian worldview. While most Christians stand by and do nothing, the other side is working feverishly to implement their godless, humanistic, destructive worldview. Watching from the sidelines is not an option. Which...download this lecture for free here.]]>1570arthurleff,authority,canthappenhere,frenchrevolution,garydemar,humanistdilemma,neutrality,politics,taxes,transcendence,truthfalse587fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-peking-duck-syndrome--63247788download this lecture for free here.]]>80a6413b-9e08-4abd-b196-c41ddc586d2aMon, 30 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn this classic talk given at a Christian home-educators conference, Gary explains why a Christian worldview is so critical and important. Having all the right answers does not equip Christians to deal with today's ever-changing world. The enemy never...download this lecture for free here.]]>1696antoniogramsci,christianity,christianworldview,communism,garydemar,lenin,marx,marxism,pekingducksyndrome,socialism,thelongmarchfalse586fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/max-lucado-s-what-happens-next-under-the-microscope--63247775Click here to get a free PDF study guide for this episode.]]>da8c05f9-e418-460e-aa75-79bea0cc782fFri, 27 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 7. Gary deals with Max Lucado's new book, What Happens Next: A Traveler's Guide Through the End of This Age. Nothing Lucado writes is new or different from what has already been written hundreds of times by...Click here to get a free PDF study guide for this episode.]]>1650bibleprophecy,creation,dispensationalism,endoftheage,garydemar,lastdays,maxlucado,millennium,rapture,ronrhodesfalse585fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/survival-of-the-fittest--63247848e0e6d4c0-a512-448f-bee9-93c8ec992f0cWed, 25 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary concludes his interview with Brett Prieto about worldviews and morality. 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Most atheists don't even realize the...1723atheism,borrowedcapital,brettprieto,christianity,eatyourneighbor,garydemar,morality,presuppositions,theologyfalse583fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rapture-under-the-microscope--63247789fbf5734e-4124-406d-80a3-7d00a8fc2945Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a clip on Facebook that claims to "prove" the Rapture with two Bible verses. Revelation 3:10 and 1 Thessalonians 1:10 are the verses and Gary digs into the Greek and some of the translation and interpretation issues involved. Also,...1708endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,greek,interlinear,lastdays,rapture,revelation3,worldfalse582fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maga-vs-the-dc-uniparty--63247807823a700b-a52f-41d7-a774-cbe759b3235cWed, 18 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses MAGA, Trump, and the Washington DC political machine. 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Socialists breed envy and what Herbert Schlossberg called "ressentiment" (see Idols for Destruction pp. 51-54) by encouraging voters to go after...https://fee.org/ebooks/i-pencil/  ]]>1692davidchilton,democrats,economics,garydemar,garynorth,habitatforhumanity,herbertschlossberg,inflation,ressentiment,socialism,taxes,thomassowell,walterwilliamsfalse580fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-soon-coming-under-the-microscope--63247862https://tuckercarlson.com/glenn-beck-tour]]>7841f829-14f9-4d00-8f7b-65e1956b1715Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to recent comments made by Glenn Beck on Tucker Carlson's national tour. Beck makes claims about the end times that he hasn't studied or given thought about the implications. If we are "close" to the end, which is a prophetic...https://tuckercarlson.com/glenn-beck-tour]]>1597endtimes,garydemar,glennbeck,gogandmagog,israel,lastdays,matthew24,rapture,russia,thisgeneration,tuckercarlsonfalse579fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/solutions-and-tradeoffs--632478363ce831cb-d7de-437d-9f25-142e98b20dd9Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the economic concept of tradeoffs. Thomas Sowell wrote about this years ago and it's something that liberals do not understand. Every solution has consequences, and they may be good, bad, or a combination of the two. Liberals want...1671airconditioning,climatechange,disadvantage,energy,garydemar,power,readingtochildren,technology,thomassowell,tradeoffssolutionsfalse578fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-man-on-earth--63247865https://www.ericpetersautos.com/]]>03d112f5-f582-4e0e-83ad-7c6edc12a52bMon, 09 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the film, The Omega Man, with Charlton Heston. Based on the book I Am Legend (with a 2007 Will Smith remake as well), the film is very prophetic considering modern climate armageddonists claiming that the "end is near" thanks to our...https://www.ericpetersautos.com/]]>1307armageddon,climatechange,dystopian,electricvehicles,ev,iamlegend,omegaman,tyrannyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-olivet-discourse-under-the-microscope--63247824 https://store.americanvision.org/products/free-pdf-matthew-16-and-matthew-24-study-outlines Donate to the matching grant here: https://subsplash.com/u/americanvision/give]]>ee83ab59-2b13-4e2f-8f64-080a9a045bf4Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary puts Matthew 24, or what is commonly called Jesus' Olivet Discourse, under the microscope. He responds specifically to the "mixed" approach, which teaches that there are elements of past fulfillment (preterism) and future fulfillment (futurism)... https://store.americanvision.org/products/free-pdf-matthew-16-and-matthew-24-study-outlines Donate to the matching grant here: https://subsplash.com/u/americanvision/give]]>2037ad70,bibleprophecy,endtimes,firstcentury,garydemar,jerusalemsurroundedbyarmies,lastdays,matthew16,matthew24,olivetdiscoursefalse577fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-fifths-clause-and-the-electoral-college--632477793e319dc9-ef4d-4639-ab11-d665d79c6100Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary answers a commenter on Facebook that doesn't know much about history, or at least about U.S. Constitutional history. The Three-Fifths Compromise (or Three-Fifths Clause) in Article 1, Section 2 of the Constitution does not mean that black slaves...1893electoralcollege,garydemar,slavery,statesrights,threefifthscompromise,usconstitutionfalse576fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fallen-finite-and-fallible--632477775146c1d4-8091-4f59-9b80-e4aee9f95e63Mon, 02 Sep 2024 12:13:21 +0000Live By TruthGary answers two listener questions, one about the Bible itself and another about sovereign citizenship. People regularly claim that the Bible is a "religious" book, but unlike every other religious book the Bible roots itself in actual history....1476bible,eyewitnesses,freedom,garydemar,independence,religion,sovereigncitizen,worldhistoryfalse505fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-sin-part-two--63247784 https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-man-of-lawlessness-parts-1-and-2 Read more in his book Last Days Madness available here: https://store.americanvision.org/products/last-days-madness  ]]>0372ca61-487e-40ec-a606-47e9a6e63a1aFri, 30 Aug 2024 11:54:46 +0000Live By TruthOn this third episode of Bible Prophecy Under the Microscope, Gary continues his study of 2 Thessalonians 2 and the "man of lawlessness." Get Gary's free outline here: https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-man-of-lawlessness-parts-1-and-2 Read... https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-man-of-lawlessness-parts-1-and-2 Read more in his book Last Days Madness available here: https://store.americanvision.org/products/last-days-madness  ]]>18782thessalonians2,ad70,antichrist,coming,garydemar,lastdays,manoflawlessness,manofsin,parousia,rapturefalse575fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-political-death-cult--63247828https://subsplash.com/u/americanvision/give]]>73b6c4bb-4229-4083-9fbd-cf7955f8f8c4Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses pro-abortion nonsense being spoken by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear against Vice-Presidential candidate JD Vance. The level of irrationality being promoted by the party of death is stunning, yet media personalities and talking heads...https://subsplash.com/u/americanvision/give]]>1088abortion,andybeshear,biblicallaw,christianreconstruction,garydemar,homosexuality,kentuckygovernor,rape,theonomy,twoorthreewitnessesfalse574fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/greeks-pagans-and-the-olympics--63247839https://subsplash.com/u/americanvision/give]]>09d29864-862b-42c1-82b6-e30a90674966Mon, 26 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a few recent news topics, especially people saying Christians shouldn't be involved in the Olympics because it was started by pagans. As expected, Gary has a few things to say about the topic, as well as a few movie recommendations....https://subsplash.com/u/americanvision/give]]>1424biblicalworldview,blackandwhitemovies,competition,garydemar,jimthorpe,olympics,paganism,sports,trackandfieldfalse573fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-sin-under-the-microscope--63247834https://store.americanvision.org/products/last-days-madness]]>75ad8798-84d0-44fe-85c5-db9cc4f60e10Fri, 23 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthOn this second episode of Bible Prophecy Under the Microscope, Gary deals with comments on Facebook about the man of lawlessness (or sin) from 2 Thessalonians 2. Read more about this in his book Last Days Madness available here:...https://store.americanvision.org/products/last-days-madness]]>15392thessalonians2,apostasy,apostlepaul,endtimes,garydemar,lastdays,manoflawlessness,manofsinfalse572fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-happened-in-2023-part-two--63247847f2f8881c-9e90-4d7e-a50d-5e0207b0235bWed, 21 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary is interviewed by Darren Doane about what actually happened during the 2023 "Three Questions" controversy. In this concluding part, Gary continues giving his side of the story, as well as the biblical exegesis that informs his own views on...2943apostlescreed,bibleprophecy,catechism,creedsconfessions,darrendoane,endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,lastdays,lastthings,reformedtheology,resurrectionofthebody,westminster,westminsterconfessionfalse571fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-happened-in-2023-part-one--63247798f5c9b8e4-6ad8-4cd3-8c41-40d0ec41c575Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary is interviewed by Darren Doane about what actually happened during the 2023 "Three Questions" controversy. Gary summarizes his view of the whole situation and what he has learned from it. He gives background that is necessary to properly...2989apostlescreed,bibleprophecy,catechism,creedsconfessions,darrendoane,endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,lastdays,lastthings,reformedtheology,resurrectionofthebody,westminster,westminsterconfessionfalse570fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bible-prophecy-under-the-microscope--63247781https://store.americanvision.org/products/last-days-madness]]>76c5c8b4-1d28-446c-b33b-ef7b21e8d2beFri, 16 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary begins his new Friday series called "Bible Prophecy Under the Microscope." It is a deep-dive into biblical eschatology (last things), biblical theology, and hermeneutics (interpretation). Pro-tip: Listen past the "end" of the episode for a bonus...https://store.americanvision.org/products/last-days-madness]]>1833antichrist,beastrevelation13,bibleprophecyundermicroscope,buyorsell,endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,lastdays,revelationfalse569fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-prepared--63247841368874e3-a6c3-4609-b310-19baf52dd6dcWed, 14 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses current financial conditions and the need to be prepared for short-term and long-term "disruptions." We all saw what happened to store shelves during COVID, and this should serve as a lesson to be ready in advance. Not trying to be...1420ammo,crisis,firearms,garydemar,gold,preparation,prepper,silver,stockmarket,supplychain,survivalfoodfalse568fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-new-at-american-vision--63247802https://subsplash.com/u/americanvision/give]]>34523a90-c5fb-44b5-9ffd-5e47552403a2Mon, 12 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary gives an update on the various projects and needs at American Vision. There are always new ideas and works and Gary gives listeners a "behind the scenes" look into what's coming soon. Spoiler Alert: We need your help and labor too! Donate to...https://subsplash.com/u/americanvision/give]]>1122americanvision,eschatology,garydemar,jsrussell,library,prophecyworks,reprints,theparousia,walthibbardfalse567fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reading-the-bible-in-its-own-context--63247845https://store.americanvision.org/products/last-days-madness]]>296da63e-c7b2-4b8f-8a98-802e6b6a8918Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn the concluding half of his interview with John Reddoch on The Wake Up Call, Gary discusses many different aspects of Bible prophecy and what it means to take the Bible at face-value, rather than trying to fit a complex system into the biblical...https://store.americanvision.org/products/last-days-madness]]>1926ad70,endtimes,eschatology,firstcentury,garydemar,greattribulation,israel,jews,johnreddoch,judgmentcoming,lastdays,preterism,templefalse566fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-unhopeful-eschatology--63247850https://store.americanvision.org/products/last-days-madness]]>c295dfcd-e203-49f0-ad76-166345d00fabWed, 07 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn this first part of a recent interview with John Reddoch on The Wake Up Call, Gary points out the many problems with the popular prophetic system.  For a clear explanation of Gary's view of Bible prophecy get his book, Last Days Madness here:...https://store.americanvision.org/products/last-days-madness]]>1752baptist,dispensationalism,eschatology,garydemar,johnreddoch,lastdays,rapturefalse565fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guns-aren-t-the-problem--63247804ac7ece4d-d609-4bff-8039-cd7f099e4f72Mon, 05 Aug 2024 11:41:26 +0000Live By TruthMore gun control legislation and executive orders are being proposed by the Biden administration. Gun violence always seems to increase at the exact moment these bills are suggested, but with over 400 million guns in this country, the level of gun...980guncontrol,guns,secondamendmentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-end-times-and-the-church-fathers--63247844 https://store.americanvision.org/products/new-testament-eschatology-what-the-early-church-believed-about-bible-prophecy]]>9fb0e614-f919-4da6-8f41-063665df89b7Fri, 02 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary reviews a book by Ken Johnson called "The End Times and the Ancient Church Fathers." Johnson's argument is that the early church fathers believed and taught a similar end times view to modern-day dispensationalists. Gary disagrees and contrasts... https://store.americanvision.org/products/new-testament-eschatology-what-the-early-church-believed-about-bible-prophecy]]>979dispensationalism,earlychurchfathers,endtimes,kenjohnsonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-apologetics-of-love-and-existence--6324786482aa64bf-018d-4ccf-87f3-0099e0873678Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses several topics and shows how biblical apologetics apply and pertain to ultimate questions. Metaphysical concepts like love and existence cannot be limited or defined by what we can see and test in a laboratory. The physical cannot...1576apologetics,atheism,existence,garydemar,greatdebate,gregbahnsen,love,materialism,moralcode,science,tencommandmentsfalse564fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-1864-to-now--63247867 https://store.americanvision.org/products/christian-life-and-character-of-the-civil-institutions-of-the-united-states]]>2fe196ff-6f0f-45e8-ac9f-e4656471e909Mon, 29 Jul 2024 11:32:19 +0000Live By TruthIn this interview with Darren Doane, Gary discusses the historical conditions and motivations behind The Christian Life and Character of the Civil Institutions of the United States. Interestingly, the political climate in 1864 was not much different... https://store.americanvision.org/products/christian-life-and-character-of-the-civil-institutions-of-the-united-states]]>1802americanhistory,bfmorris,christianity,christianlifeandcharacter,civilwar,constitution,darrendoane,garydemar,georgewashington,thomasjeffersonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-scripted-episode-of-presidential-politics--6324787213cbc59d-df39-4d98-add0-155ab727b32eFri, 26 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthThe craziness of the current political situation is difficult to deny; it's like watching an episode of scripted television. Anyone who still believes that we live in a country "for the people" isn't paying attention. Facts don't matter, history...1674biden,cheers,conspiracy,garydemar,kamalaharris,politicalconventions,politics,presidentialdebate,trumpfalse563fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rich-revelation-and-the-rapture--632478117d31e1b0-f2a7-443d-850a-f4f35ed468d2Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a recent Tucker Carlson interview with country musician John Rich about Bible prophecy. Both Carlson and Rich point out some of the problems with the doctrine of the pre-trib rapture (there are many), including politics and foreign...1035countrymusic,foreignpolicy,garydemar,johndarby,johnrich,rapture,revelation,scofieldbible,tuckercarlsonfalse562fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jd-vance-and-an-idol-of-bread--63247856f8a10e5b-0d4d-4dbc-bf40-a4b01018046fMon, 22 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to certain Christians concerned with Donald Trump's VP pick, JD Vance. Despite many reasons that make him a good VP candidate, many are pointing to his Catholicism as concerning because he "worships an idol of bread," referring to the...1487communion,donaldtrump,garydemar,jdvance,lordssupper,religionandpolitics,romancatholic,transubstantiationfalse561fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/violent-rhetoric-from-the-left--63247787efab13ee-56da-4559-a2ef-3736443d4b1fFri, 19 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary points out the ongoing hypocrisy of the media and social media allowing liberal celebrities to say and post the most outlandish comments about Donald Trump. How much did these violent statements influence the shooter who tried to take him out?...1467becket,donaldtrump,garydemar,leftwingcelebrities,liberalmedia,nazigermany,socialmediagatekeepers,violentrhetoricfalse560fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-partial-is-your-preterism--63247858d881c26b-c119-43ae-878a-ba4599af6e41Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary answers a question from one of his YouTube videos about partial preterism, full preterism, and everything in between. There are disagreements among many commentators about which biblical verses refer to AD70 and which refer to the Second Coming....1661ad70,bibleprophecy,endtimes,eschatology,fullpreterism,futurism,garydemar,kengentry,lastdays,partialpreterism,secondcomingfalse559fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-religion-of-statism--6324788619dc219a-32f3-445f-98f5-728834da3e69Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary continues his interview with Paul Stevenson about politics and freedom and the decline of western culture. Gary points out that a biblical worldview was essentially assumed in both Britain and the United States for many years, but that worldview...1362americanhistory,biblicalworldview,celebrities,garydemar,paulstevenson,secular,sports,tolerancefalse558fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/career-politicians-on-both-sides--63247887cb9d1ce5-b7da-4cdf-ba9d-2dac255c2605Fri, 12 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses international politics with Paul Edward Stevenson, a radio host from Britain. Political bureaucrats are the same all over the world and desire to have power in order to maintain control. While the promises are always to fix whatever is...1495business,conservative,england,europeanunion,garydemar,government,laborparty,lastmanstanding,pauledwardstevenson,unitedkingdom,unitedstatesconstitutionfalse557fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/following-the-science-in-sports--63247851058461c4-3cf4-4917-a007-464758abd65bWed, 10 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the Olympics and other current events that help to destroy the illogical views being promoted by leftists and self-appointed cultural elites. Sports, especially track and field, cannot be made to serve the narrative of men and women...1363garydemar,highjump,olympics,trackandfield,wnbafalse556fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-hell-is-breaking-loose--63247861e1ed00fc-ef17-4dbd-918c-e446207d0936Mon, 08 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the state of the world—politically, culturally, socially—and how "bad" things appear to be. He notes that every generation before us had their own similar view, not everything was sunshine and roses. The "good old days" are a myth. But...17452timothy3,acts17,apostlepaul,eschatology,firstcenturyisrael,garydemar,goodolddays,thessalonians,upsidedownworldfalse555fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gary-and-the-resistance-chicks-part-two--63247816https://rumble.com/v4zof46-revelation-redpill-ep59.html]]>edd8ca35-0537-4e56-818d-fb06a648a6a3Fri, 05 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary continues his discussion with the Resistance Chicks about biblical eschatology. Heaven and earth language in the Bible causes many people to think of cosmic bodies out in space, but is this what is really meant? Would first century hearers have...https://rumble.com/v4zof46-revelation-redpill-ep59.html]]>1661endtimes,eschatology,firstcenturyisrael,garydemar,lastdays,preterism,rapture,resistancechicks,revelationredpillfalse554fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gary-and-the-resistance-chicks-part-one--63247815https://rumble.com/v4zof46-revelation-redpill-ep59.html]]>1f4c791b-c4cb-4ac5-b650-628b5d8c15a7Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary is interviewed by the Resistance Chicks about eschatology and Bible prophecy. The conversation goes into many different areas of related topics and lasts for nearly two and a half hours. This first excerpt deals with an overview of preterism,...https://rumble.com/v4zof46-revelation-redpill-ep59.html]]>1559antichrist,bibleprophecy,catholicchurch,eschatology,garydemar,islam,johnlightfoot,newspaperexegesis,reformedtheology,resistancechicks,westminsterconfessionfalse553fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/revelation-20-and-the-thousand-years--63247868b6c05842-449d-473b-9c96-0572a4ea9ca4Mon, 01 Jul 2024 11:47:37 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses Revelation 20 and the enduring topic of the thousand years and the various millennial positions found among Christians. None of the major positions base their view explicitly on the small amount of information found in Revelation 20,...1708endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,lastdays,millennium,revelation20falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-misguided-view-of-the-commandments--632478602071679c-d8c1-4626-86b2-1a5562e2442aFri, 28 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthRemoving the Ten Commandments from schools does not eliminate moral instruction but replaces one moral framework with another. There must be a definitive and final legal standard of appeal to justify moral decisions at the personal and governmental...134310commandments,americaschristianhistory,behar,cecildemille,garydemar,godslaw,goldberg,hollywood,theviewfalse552fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-the-players-are-in-place--63247790733946ad-c189-4330-9373-fc9a8f37cc81Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to two recent statements from Max Lucado and Michael Youssef regarding modern events as being a fulfillment of "end-times" predictions. Gary shows how everything they say is pointing to the last days has already been fulfilled in the...1664dispensationalism,endtimes,firstcentury,garydemar,glennbeck,lastdays,matthew24,maxlucado,michaelyoussef,revelationfalse551fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/smuggling-wheelbarrows--63247821f6132503-b732-40e0-8a7f-1d7b06a70118Mon, 24 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary continues his talk on the Christian worldview. He discusses the concept of "borrowed capital," or how non-Christians steal morality and ethics from Christians in order to argue against them. Only Christianity provides the moral and ethical...1521apologetics,borrowedcapital,christianity,evolution,garydemar,presuppositionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/turning-the-world-upside-down--632477927de95a0c-b6a4-47a3-a675-4d264e221c6aFri, 21 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthFrom the archives: The Gospel of Jesus was "a stumbling block to the Jews and foolishness to the Gentiles" (1 Corinthians 1:23). Despite being in the cultural minority, the early church "turned the world upside down" (Acts 17:6). Gary discusses the...1838christianity,foolishness,garydemar,gospel,gospelofjesus,harvard,worldchangers,yalefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rolling-stone-should-stick-to-music--632477936528ba8b-f31f-4a5c-aaba-82f988f82fb1Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthA Rolling Stone magazine reporter went into an event "undercover" posing as a conservative and supposedly got the dirt on Chief Justice Alito. It's a tired tactic, and didn't even remotely prove what the reporter was hoping. Gary gives a quick history...1693benjaminfranklin,clarencethomas,garydemar,rollingstone,samuelalito,supremecourtfalse550fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-about-the-church-ages--6324784945cdf745-5865-4658-98b7-ef5bda119b7dMon, 17 Jun 2024 12:19:45 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the concept of "church ages" and what the letters to the seven churches in Revelation 2 and 3 represent. Are we in the "last age," the Laodicean age? Or could the text simply mean what it says and be referring to seven historical...1199churchages,dispensationalism,gardemar,laodicea,rapture,revelation2and3falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-short-course-on-biblical-eschatology-part-two--6324788016b552a9-6f96-48af-93ca-3269d9a0ad91Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary concludes his interview with Steve Deace about eschatology. Terms are defined, views are set forth, and questions are asked. Bible prophecy and "end-time" events can be controversial, but Gary keeps his interpretation tied to Scripture without...14682thessalonians,antichrist,bibleprophecy,eschatology,garydemar,israel,lastdays,lasthourendtimes,manoflawlessness,rapture,russia,stevedeacefalse549fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-short-course-on-biblical-eschatology-part-one--6324786900b114ca-bff0-4c3e-ada9-d4de05952aa1Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary was recently interviewed by Steve Deace about Bible prophecy and eschatology. In this first part, Gary defines terms and gives a quick method of interpretation (hermeneutics) for Christians to follow as they read their Bibles and encounter...1422churchage,dispensationalism,endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,gospel,israel,lastdays,postmillennialism,stevedeacefalse548fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-sin-was-alive-in-paul-s-day--63247822 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aotma-on-drake-kendrick-having-a-beef-6-7-24/id1670758110?i=1000658118825]]>e2cdcbaf-3d7b-4495-b268-26716131e9afMon, 10 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a recent podcast critiquing aspects of his interpretation of Bible prophecy. One of Steve Deace's producers (Aaron McIntire) has his own "Ask Me Anything" show and answered a question about why he was not convinced by Gary's view of... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aotma-on-drake-kendrick-having-a-beef-6-7-24/id1670758110?i=1000658118825]]>1427antichrist,appearing,bibleprophecy,endtimes,eschatologythrowdown,firstcentury,garydemar,lastdays,manoflawlessness,manofsinfalse547fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reading-matthew-trusting-jesus-part-two--63247877 https://athanasiuspress.org/products/reading-matthew-trusting-jesus-christian-tradition-and-first-century-fulfillment-within-matthew-24-25]]>97029c99-3eeb-4972-b435-81bea5a2879fFri, 07 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary concludes his interview with Jonathan Sedlak about his new book, Reading Matthew, Trusting Jesus. Sedlak’s study examines the rhetorical unity of Jesus' answers in Matthew 24, showing that the discourse’s literary features exclude any delay or... https://athanasiuspress.org/products/reading-matthew-trusting-jesus-christian-tradition-and-first-century-fulfillment-within-matthew-24-25]]>1921chiasms,churchhistory,firstcentury,garydemar,jamesjordan,jonathansedlak,kengentry,marcelluskik,matthew24,nehemiahnisbett,peterleithart,theopolis,thomasnewtonfalse546fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-two-misunderstandings-of-matthew--6324785296f87304-1ae8-4ad3-a034-d4b7c1b6f672Thu, 06 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthJonathan Sedlak offers clarification on two important points of his book, Reading Matthew, Trusting Jesus. 193endoftheage,firstcentury,garydemar,jonathansedlak,matthewfalsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reading-matthew-trusting-jesus-part-one--63247794 https://athanasiuspress.org/products/reading-matthew-trusting-jesus-christian-tradition-and-first-century-fulfillment-within-matthew-24-25]]>cb2aa9b5-eda9-4e57-a10f-265a1b6d90f7Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn this first part of his interview with author Jonathan Sedlak, Gary introduces listeners to Jonathan and his new book, Reading Matthew, Trusting Jesus. This academic work on the long history of Christian interpreters and their views on the Olivet... https://athanasiuspress.org/products/reading-matthew-trusting-jesus-christian-tradition-and-first-century-fulfillment-within-matthew-24-25]]>1943churchhistory,firstcentury,garydemar,jonathansedlak,kengentry,marcelluskik,matthew24,peterleithart,theopolisfalse545fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ezekiel-38-39-and-modern-israel--63247893https://calvarycch.org/where-are-we/]]>d8f39da4-53a8-4b91-8591-54e9fc8dc6edMon, 03 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary concludes his response to a recent sermon by Pastor Jack Hibbs about how close we are to the end. Pastor Hibbs jumps from Matthew 24 to Ezekiel 38-39 claiming it also is yet to happen. Gary makes the biblical and exegetical case that the events...https://calvarycch.org/where-are-we/]]>1708ezekiel3839,garydemar,gogmagog,israel,jackhibbs,matthew24,olivetdiscourse,rosh,russiafalse544fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tattoos-transgenderism-and-slavery--632478548338403a-9b9b-4d8a-b3d3-98bacaa26aacFri, 31 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a short video clip where a grandmother says that she supports hormone blockers for young people, including her own granddaughters, but opposes tattoos because they're "permanent." This astounding ignorance reveals how people seldom...1528bible,debt,evolution,garydemar,hormoneblockers,indenturedservant,naturalhistoryofrape,naturalselection,restitution,slavery,tattoos,transgenderismfalse543fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/review-gentry-s-divorce-of-israel--6324788163f6dc62-0cea-44e9-aaa1-ef62c68505d7Wed, 29 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the now available two-volume commentary on the book of Revelation by Dr. Ken Gentry. It is called The Divorce of Israel: A Redemptive-Historical Interpretation of Revelation. Gary discusses what he likes about it and how it will most...1513bibleprophecy,bookofrevelation,chalcedon,divorceofisrael,eschatology,garydemar,kengentry,martinselbredefalse542fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-two-witnesses--63247863e01389ed-ad1d-403e-ae8a-1679934035ffMon, 27 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary answers a listener question about the two witnesses from Revelation 11. Are these actual people, or groups of people, or something else? There is of course an Old Testament applicability to these witnesses and we must not ignore the OT...1287elijah,garydemar,lawandprophets,moses,paul,peter,revelation11,twowitnessesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-gospel-is-not-american--63247797 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/politics-is-of-this-world/id1500969161?i=1000655157238]]>aac7292f-cb06-4216-9b75-95dfbd1fce0bFri, 24 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthPastor Loran Livingston makes an encore appearance, this time griping about what he calls the "disgusting" Trump Bible, which includes the Constitution and Declaration of Independence. Gary weighs in on Pastor Livingston's claim that Earth is not his... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/politics-is-of-this-world/id1500969161?i=1000655157238]]>1388acts16,citizenshipisinheaven,congress,constitution,declarationofindependence,garydemar,loranlivingston,magnacarta,patriotbible,paul,trumpbiblefalse541fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-evangelicalism-political--63247859932995ad-e684-4802-878e-be079d954166Wed, 22 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary continues speaking on the muzzling of Christians. Evangelicals in particular, are targeted as being political by the Left, although this is seldom the actual case. Evangelicals should be political to the extent that the Bible speaks about...1235authority,culture,egypt,evangelical,garydemar,king,law,pastorsandpulpits,pharaoh,politics,twokingdomfalse540fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-continuing-failure-of-white-flag-theology--63247879c620d5ff-5d80-45f2-86be-450fba74d46bMon, 20 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses several recent news stories about Christians trying to have "dialogues" with leftists about various topics. These types of "sit-downs" are always initiated by non-Leftists and never accomplish anything but further accommodation on the...1686davidfrench,garydemar,godsworld,homosexuality,marvinolasky,pca,presbyterianchurch,richardgagnon,richardhays,theonomy,truce,worldmagazinefalse539fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trying-to-connect-ezekiel-with-matthew--63247900ace8c55d-8e74-4e07-955a-462bf55b1ce7Fri, 17 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary continues responding to a recent sermon by Jack Hibbs about the "end times." Pastor Hibbs try to connect Ezekiel with Matthew as if they are both speaking of the same events. This is not how exegesis, hermeneutics, or history is done. Pastor...1641babylon,endtimes,eschatology,ezekiel3738,garydemar,israel,jackhibbs,rosh,russia,ukrainefalse538fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/truly-i-say-to-you--63247866185f9377-461f-491a-a28e-b3534ec2c7c4Wed, 15 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a recent video sermon by Pastor Jack Hibbs on Matthew 24 and asks "how close are we to the end?" Hibbs makes important hermeneutical points about reading this chapter through the eyes and understanding of Jesus' first century...1651bibleprophecy,endoftheage,endtimes,eschatology,firstcentury,garydemar,hermeneutics,jackhibbs,matthew24,olivetdiscoursefalse537fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/atheism-is-a-religion--63247891b5ad825e-d0c4-4bae-80c7-fdcb9eb7b558Mon, 13 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary comments on several recent news stories about people railing against Christianity. Consistent atheism is a misnomer and no one actually follows their "Imagine no god above us" worldview. They all borrow aspects of what they like from the...1784atheism,ayaanhirsiali,briancox,culturalchristian,evolution,garydemar,religionofatheism,richarddawkins,successionfalse536fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/politics-is-of-this-world--63247907b50b4fbd-ebee-4a2c-86af-03ced713d875Fri, 10 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a video from a pastor who claims "politics are not spiritual because they are of this world." He refers to voting as a privilege that isn't related to Christians being "spiritual." Not only does he misunderstand what spiritual means,...1511churchandstate,garydemar,godandgovernment,heartmindsoulstrength,loranlivingston,loveyourneighbor,politics,spiritualfalse535fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-theological-hot-potato--632478840d28323e-eabe-4e16-95e4-f5427f759040Wed, 08 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary concludes his response to a recent Wallbuilders show with Mark David Hall on the influence of R.J. Rushdoony. As a historian, Mark David Hall doesn't appear to have done much research at all on Rushdoony. However, there is a simpler answer: many...1531andrewtorba,davidbarton,dougwilson,garydemar,garynorth,markdavidhall,postmillennialism,quirkycalvinists,rushdoony,wallbuildersfalse534fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/linking-rushdoony-and-david-barton--63247800http://www.moseshand.com/studies/db400yrs.html ]]>b5407c47-3546-489c-9c70-ecd66e29460cMon, 06 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary continues his response to a recent episode from David Barton featuring historian Mark David Hall. David Barton's article about the 10 Commandments and American law: http://www.moseshand.com/studies/db400yrs.html http://www.moseshand.com/studies/db400yrs.html ]]>1440davidbarton,garydemar,law,oldtestament,rushdoony,theocracy,theonomyfalse533fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rushdoony-and-church-and-state--632478858558016f-6059-4904-a26b-69ecdf215741Fri, 03 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary begins a series of three podcasts that respond to a recent show from David Barton's Wallbuilders organization. Barton's topic was Christian Nationalism and his guest was Mark David Hall, who makes the erroneous claim that Rousas J. Rushdoony was...1214americanhistory,churchandstate,davidbarton,garydemar,markdavidhall,rickgreen,rousasrushdoony,wallbuildersfalse532fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/disparities-in-economics-and-abilities--632478293adb147b-a97c-47ec-8f36-989a341b6dc0Wed, 01 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the economic and the biological differences between men's and women's sports. People must (and do) ignore both the market and the obvious differences between men and women in order to bring in the equality and parity argument in sports....1547biologicaldifferences,caitlinclark,economics,garydemar,market,minimumwage,shotput,transgender,union,wnbafalse531fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/putting-iran-in-biblical-context--63247871f9412654-7430-4715-b083-a272d33eef8aMon, 29 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthNow that the eclipse has come and gone, prophecy speculators have refocused their attention on the Middle East. Iran's attack on Israel got the typewriters of prophecy writers revved up, some comparing it to the Persian Empire. It is time to put all...1820antichrist,bibleprophecy,biblicalhistory,endtimes,garydemar,gogmagog,iran,israel,middleeast,muslims,persianempire,raycomfort,turksfalse530fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/getting-healthy-with-gary--63247899cbfe54cb-6ee2-44cb-9044-fd72a17551b8Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn this episode, Gary discusses recent health issues, as well as giving a few hints and tips about getting and staying in shape. As we age, it is very important to keep active and fit, despite most activities for older people being mostly sedentary. A...1297cancer,exercise,fitness,garydemar,garynorth,health,oldage,planking,pushups,surgery,templeoftheholyspiritfalse529fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-your-doctor-and-god--632478942719903b-02e4-4485-b000-2adb68eec15cWed, 24 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses recent logic being dropped regarding abortion on the daytime TV show, The View, by resident theologian Whoppi Goldberg. She claims that the decision is personal and should be between the woman, her doctor, and God. While she is quite...162510commandments,abortion,exodus20,exodus21,garydemar,themagicbirthcanal,theview,whoppigoldbergfalse528fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gumming-up-the-system--63247830https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-complete-christianity-and-civilization]]>ec7cefe7-70c6-4bba-a93c-775d34daf4afMon, 22 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses tactics of Christian resistance that can be learned from Saul Alinsky's Rules for Radicals. Scotland has recently made reporting "hate speech" easier and they are being inundated with cases. Author J. K. Rowling has even gotten...https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-complete-christianity-and-civilization]]>1727constitution,garydemar,garynorth,harrypotter,hatespeech,jkrowling,rulesforradicals,saulalinsky,scotland,tacticsforchristianresistancefalse527fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-failure-of-christian-socialism--63247905 https://store.americanvision.org/products/productive-christians-in-an-age-of-guilt-manipulators]]>c41e55c5-4370-4c52-988f-347df06393ceFri, 19 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthThe passing of Ronald Sider in 2022 presented an opportunity for Gary to tell the sad history of Christian socialism in America. Acts 4-5 is often appealed to as an example of this, but as Gary points out, it was 1) voluntary, and 2) tied to the... https://store.americanvision.org/products/productive-christians-in-an-age-of-guilt-manipulators]]>1929acts45,christiansocialism,davidchilton,economics,garydemar,givingawayland,productivechristiansguiltmanip,richchristiansageofhunger,ronsiderfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dividing-wall-has-been-broken-down--63247915f6107f18-c05e-409c-9e8a-f948ae150f4aWed, 17 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a recent article by Dr. Michael Brown on "replacement theology." Dr. Brown (and most evangelicals with him) are under the impression that God still has promises to fulfill to Israel. Despite the New Testament's clear teaching that far...2187animalsacrifices,apostlepaul,dividingwall,drmichaelbrown,endtimes,ephesians2,garydemar,gentile,jew,landofisrael,premillennialism,replacementtheology,templefalse526fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-flesh-shall-be-saved--6324780189d42079-d8ab-4591-b2fa-a1f9b6589aeeMon, 15 Apr 2024 12:15:53 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a recent article that discusses Matthew 24:22. "Unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect’s sake those days will be shortened." The article claims this is referring to all people on earth, but Gary...1210ad70,allflesh,allpeople,endtimes,garydemar,israel,jerusalem,lastdays,matthew24,tribulationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-teach-history-part-2--63247903ac2df83e-971b-4cc1-aae9-18e023d8657bFri, 12 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary continues his talk about teaching history and how to make it relevant and interesting. Too often, children (and adults) don't like history because of how it is taught as a series of unrelated facts and events. Movies can be a great way to engage...1400business,classicfilms,economics,education,garydemar,history,teaching,thomasedisonfalse525fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-teach-history-part-1--63247876063b371d-6a03-40cf-b409-621277f748caWed, 10 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn a talk from a few years back, Gary discusses how to teach history so that it's relevant, memorable, and applicable. Too often history is taught as names and dates to be memorized with little to no connection to the present. History is the...1478americanhistory,bibleishistory,future,garydemar,homeschooling,lessonsfromthepast,past,present,teachinghistoryfalse524fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alephs-in-the-sky--6324780384f762dc-cf61-4da7-921d-73273664179eMon, 08 Apr 2024 11:21:53 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a recent article that makes the claim that the end times are finally upon us because eclipses are writing Hebrew letters in the sky. While most of the prophetic signs that modern writers claims as "proof" of what the Bible says will...1052aleph,bibleprophecy,bloodmoon,eclipses,garydemar,israel,jerusalem,joel,paul,peter,powersandprincipalitiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-biblical-theology-of-cosmic-signs--63247840069a3a31-efb5-44e2-aa57-fb48cad3bf06Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn his final response to "eclipse fever," Gary discusses the importance of using the Bible to interpret itself, rather than eclipse patterns and town names and a few scattered verses that seem to affirm the modern interpretation. Christians must not...1536ad70,aleph,destructionofjerusalem,eclipse2024,endtimes,garydemar,lastdays,nineveh,preterist,rapture,unitedstates,xpatternfalse523fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/false-assumptions-lead-to-false-conclusions--63247911https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_mcNX99VaU ]]>4d7a7920-238d-4f14-b9c4-5eb104deba0bWed, 03 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary continues his response to a video promoting "eclipse mania" about the April 8 event. All of the speculators have this in common: they take current events and try to manufacture biblical significance around them.  The Pastor Staley video is here:...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_mcNX99VaU ]]>1562dispensationalism,eclipse,endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,lastdaysmadness,pastorjimstaley,rapturefalse522fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eclipses-and-pre-trib-anxiety--632478736196cc67-ed9c-4a59-8e70-3f01e17923b6Mon, 01 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthWith the April 8 eclipse looming, Bible prophecy and end-times speculators are feeding the newest end-of-the-world frenzy. Gary discusses the history of speculation and the baseless theories of those saying they interpret the Bible "literally."1293bibleprophecy,bloodmoons,eclipse,endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,israel,lastdays,rapturefalse521fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wolves-of-democracy--63247837880745f7-101c-4779-9b36-b1a90ce5c9c5Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses why the United States is NOT a democracy, despite how many politicians and reporters say it is. We are a constitutional republic, not a democracy. While there are elements of democratic freedom in the system, it contains checks and...1011americanfounders,benjaminfranklin,christianlaw,constitution,democracy,federalistpapers,garydemar,jamesmadison,johnadams,monarchy,supremecourtfalse520fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/texas-rep-the-10-commandments-are-unchristian--63247897eadb7fbe-95bf-4e92-aac6-a7789fa15888Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthTexas state representative James Talarico claims to be a Christian and recently said a number of things publicly that actually pit the Bible against itself. Gary quotes some of them and comments, as well as discussing the current situation in Haiti.160610commandments,congress,constitution,corruption,democrat,garydemar,godslaw,idolatry,religionandpolitics,talarico,texasfalse519fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-earth-is-our-home--63247917Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths, Gary answers 15 common objections that Christians give to not get involved, but he points out that God leaves His people here for that very reason. Heaven may be our ultimate home, but Earth is our home now and needs the spiritual discernment and physical work of Christians.]]>e8adcbff-5e26-41cc-8ec0-0bfd45c57e6dMon, 25 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary concludes his talk about Christian involvement in culture and politics by summarizing several popular objections. In his book, https://store.americanvision.org/products/myths-lies-and-half-truths, Gary answers 15 common objections that Christians...Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths, Gary answers 15 common objections that Christians give to not get involved, but he points out that God leaves His people here for that very reason. Heaven may be our ultimate home, but Earth is our home now and needs the spiritual discernment and physical work of Christians.]]>1493activism,bible,church,everyareaoflife,garydemar,halftruths,jesusexample,lies,myths,politics,redlettersfalse518fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trying-to-eliminate-transcendence--63247874022ba67d-626f-41c3-85af-fd2bbd00b5e9Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary continues his talk about worldviews and Christian involvement. Going back to the French Revolution, he compares how France viewed and implemented their "new beginning" to how it was viewed and implemented in America. Secularists have long been...1189americanindependence,constitution,creator,declarationofindependence,evolution,frenchrevolution,garydemar,history,rightscomefromgodfalse517fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eschatology-is-a-worldview-issue--63247878149df133-69a2-451b-b3b3-ca4c739ae80bWed, 20 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn this first part of a recent talk, Gary discusses the worldview implications of Bible prophecy. Many Christians will claim that what we believe about the future doesn't matter, because "God wins" anyway. Gary disagrees that it doesn't matter and...1276atheism,benjaminmorris,christianhistory,christianity,eatyourneighbor,eschatology,garydemar,gregbahnsen,pushingtheantithesis,worldviewfalse516fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/apologetics-is-the-seed-of-regeneration--63247842http://danielhillriedel.com/ ]]>67e21ce2-7ba4-482d-9a37-fe7e21fc8473Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary continues his interview with artist Dan Riedel about his friendship with Dr. Cornelius Van Til. Far from being a cold academic, Dr. Van Til was a warm, caring individual that wanted to see people come to Christ. He was every bit as much an...http://danielhillriedel.com/ ]]>1403apologetics,corneliusvantil,danriedel,garydemar,gregbahnsen,presuppositionalismfalse515fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-artist-and-the-theologian--63247888The Objective Proof for Christianity. Dan knew Cornelius Van Til well and tells a few stories about his long relationship with the man. Get some of Dan's fantastic art for your home here: http://danielhillriedel.com/  ]]>b7e2f28c-3b09-47df-9c49-23a10c0d1dfbFri, 15 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary interviews his long-time friend, Dan Riedel, who painted the artwork for the cover of the new book, https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-objective-proof-of-christianity. Dan knew Cornelius Van Til well and tells a few stories about his...The Objective Proof for Christianity. Dan knew Cornelius Van Til well and tells a few stories about his long relationship with the man. Get some of Dan's fantastic art for your home here: http://danielhillriedel.com/  ]]>1540corneliusvantil,danriedel,garydemar,gregbahnsen,objectiveproofforchristianity,presuppositionalismfalse514fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-re-already-in-god-s-kingdom--632478435091cf1c-e2f2-4ce2-ae9f-af4ca24e27dbWed, 13 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary continues discussing Pastor MacArthur's recent comments about Christian Nationalism. He seems to be confused about what most Christian Nationalists are actually saying, and overcorrects his mistaken assumptions with extreme defeatist language. He...1481christiannationalism,defeatist,education,endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,government,johnmacarthur,persecution,politics,rapturefalse513fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/getting-frustrated-with-politics--6324792283c23791-1dfb-4fc8-a3d9-2a8947e883c3Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary begins discussing recent comments made by John MacArthur about Christian Nationalism, but he takes time to set up the full context. Christians often get frustrated by political engagement, but this doesn't mean we should be involved. Private...1303christandculture,christiannationalism,garydemar,johnmacarthur,politics,reconstructionismfalse512fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cannibalism-and-abortion--63247916 https://store.americanvision.org/products/why-it-might-be-ok-to-eat-your-neighbor-book]]>aa6e2a5e-8cb2-48c2-ae5e-610cc574ad46Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthWhat does cannibalism have to do with abortion? More than you might think. Both topics are logical conclusions and perfectly acceptable once the Christian foundation is removed. When nature, red in tooth and claw, becomes the interpretative standard,... https://store.americanvision.org/products/why-it-might-be-ok-to-eat-your-neighbor-book]]>1451abortion,atheism,cannibalism,evolution,garydemar,logicalconsistency,naturalism,nurembergtrialfalse511fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christians-and-christian-nationalists--63247889https://americanvision.org/posts/christians-in-the-crosshairs/]]>e1fdb7eb-b5aa-4135-8408-ce5eceb877adWed, 06 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary expands a bit on a recent article he wrote called "Christians in the Crosshairs." Christian Nationalism has a much longer history than most people realize, although the definition has remained basically the same. In essence, anyone that wants...https://americanvision.org/posts/christians-in-the-crosshairs/]]>1509bible,christianity,christiannationalism,churchandstate,garrywills,garydemar,government,politicsfalse510fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paul-and-the-near-eschaton--6324780604afc72e-a89c-485b-8fa6-5a28f25c1cbbMon, 04 Mar 2024 12:47:43 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a podcast episode where a biblical scholar reinterprets Paul as being purely "heavenly-minded." Claiming that Paul was convinced that a major eschatological event was in his future (especially in 1 Corinthians 7), the scholar believes...16751cor7,1corinthians,apostlepaul,firstcentury,garydemar,newtestament,taborfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/enraged-by-king-jesus--632479125780c89d-4c89-4aa7-ab2b-924dce2efd98Fri, 01 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary brings up a recent news article about certain Democrats pitching a fit over a Christian pastor praying for "repentance for our national sins." While the sins aren't mentioned, the Democrats filled in the blanks and made an assumption based on...994acts7andacts17,anotherking,caesar,christianity,democrats,garydemar,godfather2,jackhibbs,politics,prayerfalse509fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/redefining-crime-to-stop-crime--6324791349be8b12-ad07-48d6-a182-8c7f4ce8cdc6Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a recent statement by attorney Ben Crump about redefining crime to help cut down on the targeting of blacks for criminal activity. Following in the steps of critical theory, Crump is falling right into the trap of the eternal...1285bencrump,carolswain,crime,criticaltheory,garydemar,grammar,reading,redefiningnorms,victimhoodfalse508fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matthew-16-27-28-and-the-transfiguration--63247892https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn5s8NFi2Mo  ]]>ab71ae70-dda4-427c-8163-d80ae912728dMon, 26 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a video from Christian apologist Frank Turek. In Matthew 16:27-28, Jesus says that "some who are standing here shall not taste death, until they see the Son of Man coming in His Kingdom." Turek states that this is referring to the...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn5s8NFi2Mo  ]]>1480ad70,destructionofjerusalem,frankturek,garydemar,georgeholford,isaiah13,matthew16,matthew24,olivetdiscourse,takingofthecity,transfiguration,williampattonfalse507fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eschatology-is-not-a-side-issue--6324792171f7b7e8-af3f-41de-98d9-f47186a29405Fri, 23 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary interacts with Ron Rhodes new book, Bible Prophecy Under Siege. While Rhodes deals with the preterist view a bit in the book, it is really nothing more than a rehash of everything he has already written promoting the pretribulational rapture and...1052bartehrman,bibleprophecyundersiege,dispensationalism,endtimes,garydemar,lastdays,lategreatplanetearth,pretrib,rapture,ronrhodesfalse506fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-luke-17-and-matthew-24-different-events--6324785789bb49f5-6433-4f6e-87f2-c270cf3b4a05Mon, 19 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary answers a listener's question about how Luke 17 differs from Luke 21, and how both chapters relate to Matthew 24 and the events spoken of by Jesus in the Olivet Discourse. 1402garydemar,kengentry,luke17,luke21,matthew24,olivetdiscourse,secondcomingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-worldview-of-optimism-and-victory--63247810be9b59d8-2cc8-47d2-8275-b9ef8e225816Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary interviews his longtime friend, Kirk Cameron, about how he came to embrace a new view of Christianity and the world. Kirk explains how he met Marshall Foster, how he came in contact with Gary DeMar, and what he is doing now. Spoiler Alert: He is...2168christianity,garydemar,kirkcameron,marshallfoster,monumental,pilgrims,postmillennialism,puritans,worldviewfalse504fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-church-is-not-the-kingdom--632478120b740268-f652-40fc-940e-3fa49a50d12aWed, 14 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to recent comments that people have made that Jesus is not currently reigning. After the Ascension, Jesus sat down at the Father's right hand, and is currently governing His Kingdom. Just because the Kingdom doesn't look like we expect...1630bibleprophecy,biden,endtimes,garydemar,jesusreigning,politics,preachthekingdom,righthandofthefatherfalse503fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/theonomy-dominion-and-moralism--632479268692d478-03aa-444e-ae72-10eccf86a1a1Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to comments made at an event with Todd Friel and several others about "dominionism" (with requisite scare quotes). While none of the commenters had a very accurate idea about theonomy or biblical law, they boiled it down to being...1334biblicallaw,dominion,garydemar,gospelcoalition,law,moralism,reclaimingamerica,theonomy,toddfriel,trevinwaxfalse502fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-legacy-of-rousas-j-rushdoony--63247818325de27c-e882-4744-a3ad-cc293afbe541Fri, 09 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary interviews the late Dr. Gary North about his own personal history and how he came to know and be mentored by Dr. Rousas Rushdoony. North and Rushdoony heavily influenced 20th century theology with their voluminous books about a great deal of...2707garydemar,garynorth,genesisflood,mises,reformedtheology,rushdoonyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-holds-it-all-together--632479239ca31e07-ebd1-4432-983f-5f461ee1da30Wed, 07 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthReality and "truth" are being fragmented by modern political and social efforts and promulgated through the internet and social media. Non-Christian beliefs don’t and can’t offer anything in terms of a comprehensive worldview. On this repeat of a...1420garydemar,garynorth,internet,reality,socialmedia,truth,worldviewfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cultural-quietism-and-our-christian-witness--63247875 https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2024/01/can-christians-attend-gay-weddings)  ]]>fdc43618-327e-442e-8412-71f1a9b7e15aMon, 05 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the recent advice by Alistair Begg about Christians attending gay "weddings." There is much more behind Pastor Begg's advice, and anyone who was paying attention wouldn't be very surprised. Carl Trueman also weighed in on the issue with... https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2024/01/can-christians-attend-gay-weddings)  ]]>1784false501fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-world-is-spinning-out-of-control--63247925 https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-great-tribulation]]>5e8c073e-fff6-458a-b0f5-6db7a194ae52Fri, 02 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a recent article by Pastor Robert Jeffress in Dallas, Texas about the world looking like it's getting very close to the "end." The biblical passages used by Pastor Jeffress have been used by nearly every generation to prove that their... https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-great-tribulation]]>1511bibleprophecy,earthquakes,endtimes,eschatology,famine,garydemar,lastdays,newspaperexegesis,plagues,robertjeffressfalse500fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-dominion-of-the-earth--63247896 https://americanvision.org/posts/dominion-an-inescapable-concept/ and here: https://americanvision.org/posts/biblical-dominion-comes-by-obedience-and-service/ ]]>d7028562-4280-4d17-8a4d-9a0b66eaf080Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the concept of dominion and what it means. Many get upset by the word and the implications of man "dominating" the earth and other people, but what Gary points out is that dominion is an inescapable concept; there's always someone... https://americanvision.org/posts/dominion-an-inescapable-concept/ and here: https://americanvision.org/posts/biblical-dominion-comes-by-obedience-and-service/ ]]>1583christiannationalism,christianreconstruction,discipleship,dominion,garydemar,theonomyfalse499fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/turning-the-world-upside-down--63247927c046a34c-5ae4-49e8-bad2-94861368fa79Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:01:16 +0000Live By TruthThe Gospel of Jesus was "a stumbling block to the Jews and foolishness to the Gentiles" (1 Corinthians 1:23). Despite being in the cultural minority, the early church "turned the world upside down" (Acts 17:6). Gary discusses the Christian worldview,...1838christianity,foolishness,garydemar,gospel,gospelofjesus,harvard,worldchangers,yalefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hamas-and-the-red-heifer--63247920722f6854-e37c-4239-b0de-577ec0cdd5beFri, 26 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses an article that makes the claim that Hamas attacked Israel in order to stop the sacrifice of the "red heifer." Whether it's true or not, it's still a very interesting point that influences Christians, Jews, and now, Muslims. The problem...1378dispensationalism,garydemar,greattribulation,hamas,islam,israel,jews,redheifer,sacrifice,temple,zechariahfalse498fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-always-fail--6324789806c9b62e-1d2c-4735-aa45-6e209545f83cWed, 24 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses three recent items that address the ideas of the intellectual "elites" who believe they know how to understand and fix the world. Their primary solution is to eliminate you and others like you to stop you from messing up the world, but...1582climatechange,drstrangelove,eatyourneighbor,elites,garydemar,gaspipelines,humanrights,klausschwab,tedtalk,yuvalnoahhararifalse497fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-voices-of-underground-media--63247928bd2ced38-8cf5-4a2f-97ab-bfa957d83decMon, 22 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary comments on a few recent video clips where leftist narratives are being exposed and challenged. He points out that the information is readily available, and opposing voices are being lifted against the mainstream media's consistent leftist...1080abortion,blackgenocide,eugenics,garydemar,islamicfundamentalism,kerrywashington,leftistnarrative,margaretsanger,plannedparenthood,racismfalse496fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-organic-truth-behind-artificial-intelligence--63247932aab5dcd5-4acd-4c57-9aa5-8041a7bbb189Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary answers a listener question about the uses and abuses of Artificial Intelligence. Many Christians irrationally fear AI because they believe it will be used for some "end-time" scenario, but this misunderstands both information and intelligence....1367ai,artificialintelligence,computers,control,garydemar,internet,programming,socialmedia,technologyfalse495fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-current-political-mood-in-america--63247919dc64537f-3e74-43cf-9a00-a4d855ebca89Wed, 17 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses an article by Wayne Grudem about 10 reasons to vote for Ron DeSantis over Donald Trump. While many of Grudem's points make sense, they don't factor in the current political "mood" prevalent in the country right now. Trump is certainly a...1516desantis,election,garydemar,iowacaucas,law,nikkihaley,politics,republican,trump,waynegrudemfalse494fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-world-and-the-regeneration--632479364262713b-fa6d-4901-ab69-74cdfce792e6Mon, 15 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn Matthew 19:28 Jesus tells His disciples "Truly, I say to you, in the new world, when the Son of Man will sit on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel." Is Jesus on His...1224bibleprophecy,eschatology,garydemar,matthew19,newworld,regeneration,richyoungruler,twelvetribesfalse493fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-re-doomed-without-christianity--632479245c8d951e-1c6b-4a07-8bd1-f8d24b2cd502Fri, 12 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary talks about recent comments from Elon Musk and an English rapper named Zuby. Both have opinions about Christianity—although Musk's are somewhat contradictory—and how civilization absolutely needs it. There is a growing understanding that the...1870christianity,elonmusk,ethics,garydemar,indenturedservants,manstealing,nigeria,slavery,zubyfalse492fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/satanic-morality--63247820935d6d5f-762b-4514-98c7-655b069241fbWed, 10 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a recent question answered by Vivek Ramaswamy about the American government "propping up" Christianity and Christian Nationalism. Aside from the fact that it's so far from the truth, the questioner is asking from a...1815commonsense,declaration,ethics,garydemar,jaronlanier,morality,socialdilemma,socialmedia,technology,thomaspaine,truth,vivekramaswamyfalse491fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/get-out-the-atheist-vote--63247890https://store.americanvision.org/products/why-it-might-be-ok-to-eat-your-neighbor-book]]>66120d69-d6ef-4021-8478-781d2f98ff48Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a recent call by some atheists to get out to the polls and vote in 2024 to prevent Christian Nationalists from winning. The article claims Christians will put atheists in concentration camps and persecute them once they get in power. It...https://store.americanvision.org/products/why-it-might-be-ok-to-eat-your-neighbor-book]]>974atheism,christiannationalism,constitution,darrow,ethics,garydemar,law,politics,scopesfalse490fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-continuing-debate-over-god-s-law--632479011d84784c-fc6b-44ca-8eb5-379c3088b23bFri, 05 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary continues his discussion of the confusion over how God's law should be understood and applied in modern times. It is impossible to say God's law no longer applies (which makes everyone a law unto themselves), but some seem to be saying this very...1693ceremonial,dietary,fulfilledbyjesus,garydemar,godslaw,newtestament,oldtestament,preterism,theonomyfalse489fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/so-what-do-we-do-now--63247832fa589149-4596-4559-ab7c-da69f69b64e1Wed, 03 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary begins a two-part podcast about preterists and God's law. He is receiving a lot of comments of his Facebook page from some preterists who are claiming that since the OT is fulfilled, then God's law no longer has the same applications. This topic...1254garydemar,godslaw,israelonly,newcovenant,newtestament,oldcovenant,oldtestament,preterism,theonomyfalse488fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-jesus-king-now--63247904d1ca1960-9299-4f41-b60b-b2ce165c2076Mon, 01 Jan 2024 15:01:23 +0000Live By TruthA reading for the first week of Advent in Lectionary A is from Matthew 24. In a devotional published on Christianity Today's website by Craig Blomberg admits that while it sounds like the events in the second half of Matthew's version of the Olivet...1663adventlectionarya,christianitytoday,craigblomberg,endtimes,garydemar,isaiah13,jesuswillreign,lastdays,matthew24,olivetdiscourse,secondcomingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rightly-dividing-the-word-of-god--63247910video here. Get Last Days Madness here: https://store.americanvision.org/products/last-days-madness ]]>2f711647-9cf1-4b78-ab40-1fc62c1dfd81Fri, 29 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a video where a pastor claims you must "rightly divide the Bible," based on 2 Timothy 2:15. By this he means that you must rightly divide the "people" of God into Jew and Gentile and understand New Testament passages in light of "the...video here. Get Last Days Madness here: https://store.americanvision.org/products/last-days-madness ]]>23512timothy215,churchage,dispensationalism,garydemar,literal,newtestament,olivetdiscourse,preterism,rightlydividing,scofieldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/israel-s-hope-is-for-the-nations--63247948Covenant Hermeneutics and Biblical Eschatology series with Kim Burgess. Now that the first volume of the book is available, this recap was due for a re-run. While many people were enthused and appreciative of the interviews, others have taken issue with them. Gary explains the theological method of reading and interpreting the Bible on its own terms and some questions that arise from reading Scripture in light of Scripture. Get the book here: https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-hope-of-israel-and-the-nations]]>702ad367-795d-4f77-9a8f-c8bb792527d9Wed, 27 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary summarizes the initial two podcasts from the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/covenant-hermeneutics-and-biblical-eschatology/id1664297952 series with Kim Burgess. Now that the first volume of the book is available, this recap was due for a...Covenant Hermeneutics and Biblical Eschatology series with Kim Burgess. Now that the first volume of the book is available, this recap was due for a re-run. While many people were enthused and appreciative of the interviews, others have taken issue with them. Gary explains the theological method of reading and interpreting the Bible on its own terms and some questions that arise from reading Scripture in light of Scripture. Get the book here: https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-hope-of-israel-and-the-nations]]>1541confessionoffaith,garydemar,kimburgess,largercatechism,oldtestament,westminsterstandardsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-blessing-and-symbolism-of-trees--63247902https://americanvision.org/posts/are-christmas-trees-pagan-symbols/]]>bb51a328-94cd-4ed3-a328-a018012cf91fFri, 22 Dec 2023 10:53:30 +0000Live By TruthGod created trees. He made them for us: for home building, decoration, shade, construction of fences, tables, chairs, sheds, and so much more. Just because pagans might have carved up a tree to make an image of a false god to be worshipped does not...https://americanvision.org/posts/are-christmas-trees-pagan-symbols/]]>1529christmas,christmastrees,feasts,garydemar,idolatry,pagans,regulativeprinciple,signsandseasonsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-34th-street-apologetic--632479375ad24cb3-16aa-4d50-9b49-e36e8ed6d9ccWed, 20 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the classic Christmas film, Miracle on 34th Street. He points out many instances of how this film (and every film for that matter) presents opportunities for thinking through worldviews and Christian apologetics. Many questions are...1602apologetics,christmasmovies,elf,miracleon34thstreet,santaclaus,skeptics,wonderfullifefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/betrayed-by-feminism--632478331ea8a64b-ea93-4abd-be8f-ac3bccee39a9Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses an article written by a woman who regrets pursuing her own goals and fulfillment in the workforce and being single. Ideas have consequences, but some ideas have very serious lifelong consequences, as this woman is quickly learning. In...1934dei,family,feminism,harvard,homosexuality,ideasandconsequences,liberalism,politics,secularism,socialsecurity,transgenderfalse487fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-vision-of-the-self-appointed--63247939d20fb511-10ed-4068-9e9c-848abe8874f4Fri, 15 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthStories keep piling up about the self-appointed "experts" going out of their way to enforce everyone to think and believe what they demand. Newspeak and media brain-washing are the tactics, but many regular citizens are (finally) starting to push back...1497abortion,college,culture,elections,elites,ethics,experts,governmentcontrol,patriarchy,prolife,taylorswift,thomassowellfalse486fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/waiting-for-a-savior--6324793521249c6a-86ce-4e6e-9100-1b07b9bcb4efWed, 13 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthLike many in Israel at the time of Jesus’ birth, Christians today are looking for a political savior to rescue them and break the chains of tyranny. Christian leaders tell people to look up and ahead to Jesus’ second coming and rejoice that their...1194anna,bibleprophecy,christmas,daniel,politics,simeon,waitingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-generation-or-this-brood--63247909eb012d1a-70e4-4cd1-be2c-86feb4b92f2bMon, 11 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthOne from the archives. Gary answers an interesting question that was submitted to another podcast. The question is tied to Jesus' words in Matthew 24 about "this generation" and the Pharisees as "brood of vipers" in Matthew 23. This question, which...1758ad70,bibleprophecy,broodofvipers,eschatology,garydemar,matthew24,michaelheiser,preterism,temple,thisgenerationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-enlightenment-and-christianity-in-america--632479297ad0218d-f2a2-43d4-97b2-9b846772f716Fri, 08 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIt is often claimed by revisionist historians that America was founded not on Christian principles but on Enlightenment ones. This is a huge overstatement. It is more correct to say that America was founded on both, however even the...1832christianity,constitution,declarationofindependence,deism,enlightenment,foundingfathers,franklin,jeffersonfalse485fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-beast-in-the-bunker--63247914https://americanvision.org/posts/the-beast-and-his-number/ Phil Kayser's article: https://biblicalblueprints.com/Sermons/New%20Testament/Revelation/Revelation%2013/Revelation%2013-16-18]]>49bc3051-cc59-4800-a1e4-843d7667c470Wed, 06 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthStill in his basement, Gary answers a listener question about the "number of the beast," Nero, and Titus. The listener asks about Pastor Phillip Kayser's view that while Nero could be a candidate, he believes the Roman General (and later Emperor)...https://americanvision.org/posts/the-beast-and-his-number/ Phil Kayser's article: https://biblicalblueprints.com/Sermons/New%20Testament/Revelation/Revelation%2013/Revelation%2013-16-18]]>1607666,herod,kingsolomon,landbeast,nero,numberofthebeast,revelation13,rome,seabeast,titusfalse484fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/studies-from-the-bunker--632479333561c727-2e1f-497c-bb1e-415e05a0c61dMon, 04 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary is recording from his basement because the usual recording studio is occupied. He takes the time to discuss a recent article by a Jesuit priest claiming that Donald Trump is the "antichrist." As usual, these writers never mention previous failed...15101john,antichrist,bibleprophecy,donaldtrump,endtimes,garydemar,henrykissinger,lastdays,revelationfalse483fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/israel-and-the-last-days-part-two--63247955ed007367-2bb5-4a42-b29c-46f01edebbdeFri, 01 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthPart Two of Two. Gary is interviewed by Paul Edward Stevenson on the Last Man Standing radio show about Israel, Hamas, and popular prophecy. Most people who believe that the events in Gaza right now are fulfilling Bible prophecy have no idea what...13331948,endtimes,gaza,greattribulation,hamas,islam,israel,jews,lastdays,rapturefalse482fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/israel-and-the-last-days-part-one--63247938e2a85789-acca-4422-9f81-05205c652339Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthPart One of Two. Gary is interviewed by Paul Edward Stevenson on the Last Man Standing radio show about Israel, Hamas, and popular prophecy. Most people who believe that the events in Gaza right now are fulfilling Bible prophecy have no idea what...13311948,endtimes,gaza,greattribulation,hamas,islam,israel,jews,lastdays,rapturefalse481fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-islamic-terrorist-s-letter-to-america--63247949e74ab6a7-379e-4df4-bb1a-73952003112bMon, 27 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthA letter written over two decades ago by Osama bin Laden has been making the rounds on social media, especially TikTok, and being used as evidence for the Palestinian side of the Hamas/Israel war. Gary reveals much more behind the letter and shows how...904911,annefrank,hamas,islam,israel,osamabinladen,socialmedia,tiktok,worldwar2false480fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/america-s-christian-heritage-part-two--63247965https://store.americanvision.org/products/case-for-americas-christian-heritage]]>69a2e0d1-a89c-4363-8f59-952403035c03Fri, 24 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary concludes his interview with Rick Welch from The Burros of Berea podcast. Rick read Gary's book, The Case for America's Christian Heritage, and wanted to talk about it and some of the interesting and important events and figures in American...https://store.americanvision.org/products/case-for-americas-christian-heritage]]>3494americanhistory,americanvision,colonies,england,garydemar,rickwelch,thanksgivingfalse479fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/america-s-christian-heritage-part-one--63247951https://store.americanvision.org/products/case-for-americas-christian-heritage]]>7139ee12-af3f-4d7d-af2c-af4aefc88e9eWed, 22 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary is interviewed by Rick Welch from The Burros of Berea podcast. Rick read Gary's book, The Case for America's Christian Heritage, and wanted to talk about it and some of the interesting and important events and figures in American history. We...https://store.americanvision.org/products/case-for-americas-christian-heritage]]>2985americanhistory,americanvision,colonies,england,garydemar,rickwelch,thanksgivingfalse478fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/retail-and-political-theft--63247883168b6da7-f04a-403f-aa6f-9ec064fa8245Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the announcement of the MLB All-Star coming to Atlanta (again) in 2025. It was moved to Denver in 2021 due to "restrictive voter laws," which somehow mysteriously produced a record voter turnout the year before. Also, in related news,...1434allstargame,atlanta,fultoncounty,garydemar,mlb,staceyabrams,voterfraudfalse477fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-matthew-24-knocking-at-the-door--632479427dcc2310-aecd-459f-b450-68eeb96322edFri, 17 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary answers a listener question about the history of the "Rapture" and the vision in 1830 of a young girl named Margaret MacDonald. The Rapture and Dispensationalism itself have done an incredible job of influencing Christians to retreat from culture...1462antichrist,bobdylan,dispensationalism,garydemar,johnnycash,margaretmacdonald,preterism,rapture,revelation,scofieldreferencebiblefalse476fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/facts-weigh-more-than-ideology-in-weightlifting--63247882a4099e60-6834-4a8e-981b-c21f2e0a4480Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a Canadian powerlifter who has been suspended from competition for protesting men being allowed to compete in women's categories. The transgender ideology is infiltrating sports and athletes are being silenced when they speak out about...1182garydemar,irrational,rileygaines,sports,trackandfield,transgender,weightlifting,wnbafalse475fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/enshrining-infanticide-in-ohio--632479189efdc0f9-076d-4236-ac59-78399792ef8aMon, 13 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the recent vote in Ohio and the typical diversionary tactics that went on with the wording of the referendum. Rather than clearly stating the intent of the proposed amendment (i.e., keeping abortion legal in the state), the ballot...1289abortion,democrats,fetus,garydemar,hakeemjeffries,healthcare,ohio,viabilityfalse474fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/waiting-for-the-great-disappearing-act--63247944c39be862-51f6-44af-81b4-c6c85fa36809Fri, 10 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary continues responding to Pastor David Jeremiah's book, The Great Disappearance. The major problem for rapture proponents like Pastor Jeremiah is the complete lack of biblical evidence of what they say is "ready to happen any minute." Verses and...1503bible,davidjeremiah,dispensationalism,endtimes,garydemar,greatdisappearance,lastdays,rapturefalse473fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-disappearance-has-no-signs--632479433dc9e974-c032-4309-a6d8-2cb41129c561Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary interacts with an interview between CBN's Sheila Walsh and Pastor David Jeremiah. In this first part, Gary deals with Ms. Walsh's lead-up to the interview, which is based on Pastor Jeremiah's new book, The Great Disappearance, which is based...1275antichrist,davidjeremiah,endtimes,garydemar,israel,lastdays,rapture,sheilawalsh,temple,thegreatdisappearancefalse472fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/but-things-are-different-now--63247838b0556bcd-3699-4df6-8bd8-5e8d4b44d1b4Mon, 06 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a recent interview between Glenn Beck and Max Lucado about the state of the world and the war between Israel and Hamas. Ezekiel chapters 38 and 39 are brought up as evidence that this current war is a key indicator that the "end is...1034bibleprophecy,endtimes,ezekiel3839,glennbeck,gogmagog,hamas,israel,maxlucadofalse471fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hypocritical-hate-of-the-left--632478466bbee243-5f0d-42ae-ab87-c1254a4e8ae8Fri, 03 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses several recent articles about the new Speaker of the House and how he claims that the "Bible is his standard." The Southern Poverty Law Center, former Press Secretary Jen Psaki, and many others are piling on the disinformation and...1461familyresearchcouncil,garydemar,hatecrimes,hatemap,jenpsaki,mikejohnson,southernpovertylawcenterfalse470fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-christian-life-and-character--63247946ed3d8839-9e1c-4c9c-9cd7-65fc140dd22bWed, 01 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn this interview with Darren Doane, Gary discusses the historical conditions and motivations behind The Christian Life and Character of the Civil Institutions of the United States. Interestingly, the political climate in 1864 was not much different...1802americanhistory,bfmorris,christianity,christianlifeandcharacter,civilwar,constitution,darrendoane,garydemar,georgewashington,thomasjeffersonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-you-don-t-know-can-hurt-you--6324795966a82897-4446-4a0f-a47d-37fb77b92e8bMon, 30 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a recent interview that he did about America's Christian history and education. Our children are being harmed by what they are not being taught, as well as by what they are. Parents must first educate themselves and then pass this on to...2133carltrueman,christianschools,columbus,education,flatearth,garydemar,history,homeschooling,knowledge,privateschoolsfalse469fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-battle-for-god-s-land--632479315b10f776-e7ee-4bf5-a2ce-8e8580dcf60aFri, 27 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a recent article by Dr. Michael Brown that claims the promises made to Israel in Joshua 21 are not the fullness of what God was promising to the Jews. There are logical and historical problems with this—aside from Biblical ones—that...1817drmichaelbrown,garydemar,gaza,godsland,israel,jews,middleeast,muslims,unitedstatesfalse468fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cruel-logic-of-pure-materialism--63247941b7c9a6cc-40ab-48d3-a518-bfe30cacc87bWed, 25 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary interviews author and screenwriter Brian Godawa about his short film and now full-length novel, Cruel Logic. Ideas have consequences in this theological thriller that puts real ideas to the test in a life and death challenge of pushing the...1912atheism,briangodawa,eatyourneighbor,garydemar,hollywood,presuppositionalapologeticsfalse467fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-paralysis-of-pessimism--632478953f6da4ac-e31f-44ab-92e5-506be202a6acMon, 23 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthChristianity is a future-oriented worldview. Who inherits what we leave behind? How does our view of the future affect our attitude towards the future? God is the Author of the past, the present, and the future. He owns everything, including time....2069dispensational,endtimes,future,garydemar,inheritance,legacy,optimism,pessimismfalse466fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-danger-of-prophetic-inevitability--632479305cd4c902-c320-45e9-b61f-8932c4391c49Fri, 20 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses Dwight Wilson's 1977 book, Armageddon Now. As a premillennialist himself, Wilson was able to clearly see the many mistaken prophecies of his own tradition, especially with the World Wars. Wilson maintains that it was the view of a...1308antisemitism,armageddonnow,dwightwilson,garydemar,israel,jews,premillennialism,rapturefalse465fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dispensationalism-s-future-holocaust-problem--63247945742c3633-96cb-487d-8e81-bf333e8222e5Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthThe Dispensational system has a horrific future in store for Jewish people living in Israel. It teaches that the Jews will go through another holocaust, one that won't even compare to World War 2. Proponents of the system often use the Replacement...1501dispensationalism,endtimes,garydemar,gaza,holocaust,israel,middleeast,rapturefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/answering-the-charge-of-replacement-theology--6324795411f6995f-840e-4510-824a-2b4202b3acf1Mon, 16 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary answers the perennial charge of "replacement theology," a phrase that is designed to end debate by those who teach that the church and Israel are distinct and separate. Israel was the original "church in the wilderness" and the modern Christian...1371church,garydemar,israel,lastdays,michaelbrown,nations,replacementtheology,romans11false463fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ignoring-biblical-history--63247960fba5788b-5a6b-44a9-a886-ac29603e3514Fri, 13 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a new article by Greg Laurie that makes the (same old) argument that modern events "could be" fulfilling biblical prophecies. As Gary makes clear, writers and pastors like Laurie ignore the actual events and actual countries in the...1870esther,ezekiel3839,ezra,garydemar,gogandmagog,greglaurie,israel,nehemiahfalse462fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/israel-gaza-and-the-last-days--63247958https://store.americanvision.org/collections/all/eschatology]]>8a0e931f-d8cd-455e-908e-6e8554a62542Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIt is vital that Christians understand this issue and don't fall into the political traps being laid everywhere both in the Middle East and the media's evaluation of modern Israel. What is happening in Gaza right now is not a fulfillment of biblical...https://store.americanvision.org/collections/all/eschatology]]>1708garydemar,gaza,israel,lastdays,matthew24,olivetdiscourse,rapture,warinthemiddleeast,warsandrumorsorwarsfalse461fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pulpits-and-politics--63247940https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-complete-christianity-and-civilization]]>81061fd5-22d0-48f0-971c-12befed0a93dMon, 09 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses an article from the Christianity and Civilization series about politics, Christians, and activism. It's amazing how despite the times, not much has changed and the arguments, strategies, and solutions are still the same. We need to now...https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-complete-christianity-and-civilization]]>1971bible,christianityandcivilization,civilgovernment,failureoftheamericanbaptistcul,garydemar,garynorth,godandgovernment,jimjordanfalse460fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-gaetzful-8-and-political-christians--63247961https://www.theblaze.com/fearless/oped/whitlock-the-gaetzful-eight-provide-a-blueprint-for-how-we-fight-the-global-elite]]>3e5eaa18-cd27-4a90-8ca2-023b7f43bf7aFri, 06 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the recent ousting of Speaker McCarthy and what political writer Jason Whitlock calls the "Gaetzful 8." Whitlock compares the 8 to Gideon's 300 and the idea of the remnant. Pastors are also (slowly) beginning to wake up and get vocal....https://www.theblaze.com/fearless/oped/whitlock-the-gaetzful-eight-provide-a-blueprint-for-how-we-fight-the-global-elite]]>1676budlight,covid,gaetxful8,gaetz,garydemar,jasonwhitlock,mccarthy,pastors,politics,swamp,transgenderfalse459fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-bible-is-the-blueprint--632479632d58e390-fc55-4a16-9add-84528fa441baWed, 04 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a speech given by Pastor Jack Hibbs to the Family Research Council about the state of the culture. While much of what Pastor Hibbs says is true and good, his eschatology and "last days" teaching is counterproductive, and even contrary,...1412bible,biblicallaw,calvarychapel,culture,garydemar,jackhibbs,saltandlightfalse458fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/good-news-in-the-news--632479345c434a4a-b377-4323-a2bb-35c0345bdefcMon, 02 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary highlights a few recent news articles that are actually encouraging. Most major news stories are negative and stories that do not support the mainstream narrative are usually buried. Never fear though, Gary has done the searching and the...1538bathrooms,culturewars,gender,homeschool,homosexual,insanity,medianarrative,men,news,transgender,womenfalse457fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-heavens-will-be-shaken--63247962c27230fa-0c9a-446f-a233-69f1e23c2a90Fri, 29 Sep 2023 12:23:30 +0000Live By TruthGary answers a listener question regarding Matthew 24:29-31. Did stars fall from the sky and did the angels gather the elect in AD 70? If so, how? When interpreting Scripture, we must not let the events change the time. If a particular event doesn't...1937ad70,endtimes,fourwinds,garydemar,gatheringtheelect,heavensshaken,moonwillbedark,olivetdiscourse,rapture,starswillfallfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christian-atheism--63247950bb1a7dc0-664c-45c5-9e5d-517f175bdcc3Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary deals with an argument making the rounds on social media about Biblical Law. In keeping with the "carnal Christian" debate that was popular in the 1990s, a new group of Christians are positing a similar argument about Old Testament law being...1633biblicallaw,cross,ethics,law,newtestament,oldtestament,politics,romans13,salvationfalse456fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scoffers-and-the-last-days--63247956https://americanvision.org/3603/what-does-peter-mean-by-the-passing-away-of-heaven-and-earth-a-study-of-2-peter-3/]]>c39a0dfc-c6bb-48d1-be17-4111ac4b46b0Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary continues his response to Answers in Genesis' Ken Ham. Ham uses 2 Peter 3 to show that we are in the "last days." This has been done time and time again, and every time it has been shown to be wrong. Peter was speaking about events of his own day...https://americanvision.org/3603/what-does-peter-mean-by-the-passing-away-of-heaven-and-earth-a-study-of-2-peter-3/]]>13912chronicles36,2peter3,creation,endoftheworld,endtimes,evangelism,kenham,lastdays,scoffersfalse455fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/creation-and-eschatology--63247964d6d88aa7-7049-45a8-9703-c4c3f0016c75Fri, 22 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a recent Facebook article posted by Ken Ham of Answers in Genesis. To set the stage in this first part, he reads a few passages from Henry Morris' book, Creation and the Second Coming. Ham and Morris worked together in the years...1654henrymorris,kenham,lastdays,lasthour,sixdays,worldwar1,youngearthcreationfalse454fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-it-might-be-ok-to-eat-your-neighbor--6324790683b62bd6-1726-4abf-98c7-9a109b6f105eWed, 20 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIt's finally here! Gary's newest book, the one he's been working for years, is now ready and in stock. Why It Might Be OK to Eat Your Neighbor is much more than a provocative title, it is a practical apologetic work that pushes the antithesis of those...1493apologetics,corneliusvantil,darrow,gordonstein,greatdebate,gregbahnsen,presuppositionalism,richarddawkins,scopestrial,williamjenningsbryanfalse453fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-household-and-the-state--632479538cd02664-8e34-42ff-be41-704ee82c71d6Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthListen in as Gary is interviewed on the Plow and Potato show. The topic is the relationship between individual households and the State. Who's in charge, and what's their jurisdiction? These questions and many more are discussed in this short but...1782garydemar,worldviewfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rightly-dividing-the-word-of-god--63247952video here. Get Last Days Madness here: https://store.americanvision.org/products/last-days-madness ]]>ef6bb38f-b9c7-4381-a5d1-c911dc80493dFri, 15 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a video where a pastor claims you must "rightly divide the Bible," based on 2 Timothy 2:15. By this he means that you must rightly divide the "people" of God into Jew and Gentile and understand New Testament passages in light of "the...video here. Get Last Days Madness here: https://store.americanvision.org/products/last-days-madness ]]>2351church,dispensationalism,garydemar,gentile,israel,jew,matthew24,preterismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/false-christs-and-false-messiahs--63247957ade3005f-d784-474d-a66c-abbf3a45d9cfWed, 13 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary answers a listener question about the audience change between Matthew 23 and 24. Audience relevance is a major aspect of the Olivet Discourse and the events leading up to Jesus' prophecies about the destruction of the temple. Is Matthew 23 and...1451ad70,destructionofthetemple,futurism,garydemar,jesus,matthew24,olivetdiscourse,preterism,templefalse452fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-media-s-political-echo-chamber--63247908c66c1544-eceb-4e68-bbeb-e8bc6b04d764Mon, 11 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses an article about the upcoming presidential election and the fatigue about the entire process being experienced by the majority of voters. Most people are more concerned with the pressing affairs of their daily life than with the current...1242biden,election,garydemar,journalism,politics,socialmedia,trump,twitterfalse451fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/expressive-individualism-me-myself-and-i--63247853https://www.crossway.org/articles/what-does-it-mean-to-be-your-true-self/]]>cd8b6ac8-2efc-45ef-aa35-d96a3f989db5Fri, 08 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary interacts with Carl Trueman's newest books about "expressive individualism" and the modern "truth" of the interior self. This is one of the primary philosophies driving political and social policy and it is nothing more than sin masquerading as...https://www.crossway.org/articles/what-does-it-mean-to-be-your-true-self/]]>1410carltrueman,garydemar,holyspirit,metaphysics,modernism,postmodernism,pronouns,religion,transgenderfalse450fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/biblical-illiteracy-and-the-end-of-the-world--63247966ae246ef1-e05b-4826-acfd-107787218256Wed, 06 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to several recent articles about the state of the world and the end times. Christians bemoan the sin and depravity they see around them, but then claim that these things are a confirmation that the "end is near." While the world is...2024bibleprinting,bibletranslations,biblicalilliteracy,endtimes,garydemar,greglaurie,lastdays,michaelyousseffalse449fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-bible-is-the-standard--632478707212218d-8b14-427f-a96a-20a0e2ccb6afMon, 04 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a video where a woman is raging against Christians and the Bible. She claims that she "doesn't care what a mythical god says in his mythical book." She appeals to the Constitution as giving her "rights," proving that she...1317abortion,apologetics,constitution,garydemar,presupposition,rights,tiktokfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-tread-on-us--632479677b7267ba-c220-4eac-b031-6ddc0b561e42Fri, 01 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a recent dust-up at a school in Colorado regarding the Gadsden Flag. Administrators at the school told a student that he needed to remove a Gadsden patch from his backpack because it was a racist symbol. Gary sets the record straight....1747coloradoschool,donttreadonme,education,gadsdenflag,garydemar,timberrattlerfalse448fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/myth-you-cannot-legislate-morality--63248177b3a75dfa-e571-4d40-a603-435b47267b16Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthYou've heard it said over and over again that morality can't be legislated, but this is impossible. Every law is an imposition of someone's morality. In this encore episode from a couple of years back, Gary discusses this topic in much more depth,...1262garydemar,morality,mythslieshalftruthsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-written-on-our-hearts--6324819122a322a1-0643-44ff-a8cd-d79448627319Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary continues his response to an individual that claims Torah law no longer applies to Christians. Are we to believe that these moral standards disappeared with the coming of the New Covenant, and they no longer have any application to the nations?...1636christianreconstruction,ethics,lawwrittenonhearts,oldtestament,romans,spirit,theonomyfalse447fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/walking-by-the-spirit--632481944650cf39-8c07-4f05-8d1b-802321b5abf6Fri, 25 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to an individual that claims Torah law no longer applies to Christians. Are we to believe that these moral standards disappeared with the coming of the New Covenant, and they no longer have any application to the nations? “Walking by the...1575bywhatstandard,garydemar,gregbahnsen,law,oldtestament,theonomy,torah,walkingbythespiritfalse446fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-social-and-emotional-religion-in-the-classroom--63248196e5edb7bc-d0c2-4f2f-b52b-d7c5ac3f6fbeWed, 23 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary interviews Rhonda Thomas about the current trend in education: social and emotional learning. Children are being indoctrinated in the classroom, but you knew that already. However, it doesn't stop with the public schools; these educational...1422christianschools,control,education,law,publicschools,socialandemotional,therapyfalse445fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ray-moore-and-exodus-mandate--6324819393c0033a-e32f-4e75-8d8a-4e24b2d799a1Mon, 21 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary interviews Ray Moore with Exodus Mandate about homeschooling, Christian schools, and a debate that Ray did over America's Christian history. Ray is a major proponent of getting Christians to leave public schools and his organization provides...1286christianhistory,constitution,declarationofindependence,foundingfathers,garydemar,homeschool,publicschools,raymoorefalse444fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stories-change-cultures--632481922763a498-0028-4703-a961-54dc09a184feFri, 18 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn this interview from a couple years back, Gary talks movies and television with Loor.TV screenwriter Jason Farley. As a former pastor, Jason recognizes the Bible as a story, and how its story should influence our own entertainment and storytelling....1797christianity,entertainment,garydemar,jasonfarley,loortv,movies,stories,televisionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1976-the-turning-point-part-two--63248204fc788a64-51cf-449e-8e85-26d7c6df3f54Wed, 16 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthDr. Gary North concludes his discussion of how the Scopes Trial and the ensuing political developments shaped the 20th century. Politics gets all the focus, but if every Christian began thinking and teaching how their worldview affects everything from...158620thcentury,americanvision,economics,education,garydemar,garynorth,politics,scopestrialfalse443fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1976-the-turning-point-part-one--6324821729f35b38-a5c6-43e3-8e0c-1f16b0e0e232Mon, 14 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthDr. Gary North continues his discussion of how the Scopes Trial and the ensuing political developments shaped the 20th century. Christians began to get politically involved late in the 1970s but didn't have a unique tactic to extend their game plan. A...155220thcentury,garydemar,garynorth,left,politics,right,rushlimbaugh,washingtonfalse442fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/last-days-fables--6324819858970a3c-9204-4793-91bf-614f1cf1726aFri, 11 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to an author that claims to refute his book, Last Days Madness. The author makes similar arguments to those that have been made by various dispensationalists over the years, but his novel modification of the translation of Matthew 24:34...1979dispensational,endtimes,firstcentury,garydemar,lastdays,preterismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-does-the-current-apostasy-mean--632481994161f275-4598-4086-99f9-18820ed63350Wed, 09 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary interacts with two articles by David Jeremiah and Dr. Michael Brown regarding the climate of the modern Church. Both use current events to point to the "fact" of the nearness of the "last days." As Solomon said, "there is nothing new under the...1781antichrist,apostasy,endtimes,eschatology,falseteachers,firstcentury,garydemar,lastdays,reformationfalse441fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-non-violent-educational-revolution--63248210cbac63be-2c37-4765-9922-a04bd9a4ec08Mon, 07 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a new book called America's Cultural Revolution by Christopher Rufo. In this book, Rufo shows how the leftist takeover was both intentional and long-term. While it actually took much less than fifty years, it was strategic and didn't...1832chrisrufo,culturalrevolution,education,garydemar,gramsci,leftist,marcuse,osguinness,sixties,universitiesfalse440fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/separating-the-comings-of-christ--632482192985bfe9-063b-4b80-aa9c-116377f8e3acFri, 04 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn this talk from a recent prophecy conference, Gary discusses the controversy he was involved in and gives a few reasons why simple answers to complex questions don't suffice. He brings up creeds, history, and interpretations that have changed over...2285endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,lastdays,partialpreterism,preterism,secondcomingfalse439fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ethical-implications-of-darwinism--632481957e67e716-482d-4f7d-b03b-18893b6dd6bdWed, 02 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthDr. Gary North concludes this talk about the importance and historic significance of the Scopes Trial and William Jennings Bryan. A committed anti-Darwinist, Bryan saw the implications of Darwinism for culture and society and recognized its attack on...1559christianity,darwinism,evolution,garydemar,garynorth,goldstandard,liberalism,scopestrial,williamjenningsbryanfalse438fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-background-to-the-scopes-trial--63248212fe99313f-d4d9-414e-9aa6-57fa6e23458eMon, 31 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn one of American Vision's talks from the archives, Dr. Gary North discusses the Scopes Trial and the importance of William Jennings Bryan as an American political figure. So many aspects of modern media came out the trial, and Dr. North exposes all...1683biblicalfundamentalism,garydemar,garynorth,hlmencken,radiomedia,scopestrial,williamjenningsbryanfalse437fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/flipping-the-narrative--63248205560c9db8-e97d-408c-b296-face9cd4fe67Fri, 28 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthSeveral prominent leftists are beginning to question the mainstream media and the Democrat narrative about the pandemic and the vaccine. Two in particular—RFK Jr. and Naomi Wolf—have been vocal dissidents of the effectiveness of the vaccine and the...1462cancelculture,covid,democrats,garydemar,leftists,naomiwolf,pandemic,pfizer,questionauthority,rfkjr,science,vaccinefalse436fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-we-still-need-the-law--6324819701681ba8-221f-42f9-8472-d17dfe7a8445Wed, 26 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a claim on Facebook that the Law has been fulfilled in Jesus (true), so we no longer need it (untrue). Paul discusses using the law lawfully and that application of biblical law is still a necessary present reality. Otherwise, we have...1363apostlepaul,biblicallaw,conscience,garydemar,naturallaw,newtestament,nurembergtrials,oldtestament,revealedlaw,theonomy,warcrimesfalse435fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-you-should-consider-a-side-business--632482034c087fb5-e795-415a-b10f-b32134dcd6b2Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary interviews a friend from his church about advice Dr. Gary North gave him to set himself up in a business while still holding on to his existing job. As usual, Dr. North's advice is very helpful and encouraging. His point about China is spot on....2131business,entrepreneurship,financial,fixthings,garydemar,garynorth,sidebusiness,tradefalse434fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alephs-in-the-sky--63248206d110783f-1c24-470e-b659-42caaadb199eFri, 21 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a recent article that makes the claim that the end times are finally upon us because eclipses are writing Hebrew letters in the sky. While most of the prophetic signs that modern writers claims as "proof" of what the Bible says will...1052aleph,bibleprophecy,bloodmoon,eclipses,garydemar,israel,jerusalem,joel,paul,peter,powersandprincipalitiesfalse433fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/first-things-first--63248209358d7400-836b-4c94-a4b5-b07fa60c6851Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn this final part of his interview with Dr. Gary North, Gary DeMar asks what can be done right now. What should concerned Christians be doing to stop the seemingly overwhelming tide of governmental increase and tyranny? How can/should the Church respond?1490action,concernedchristians,garydemar,garynorth,government,politicalresponse,politics,socialactivism,tyrannyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-presuppositional-revolution--6324821480cff3a7-7702-446f-b654-d5ca16007a37Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthDr. Gary North discusses R.J. Rushdoony and Cornelius Van Til and what a comprehensive worldview looks like. Christianity must begin responding with a clear biblical witness that is informed by a clear biblical understanding. The research and academic...1382culture,garydemar,garynorth,presuppositional,rushdoonyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-action-imperative--632482024ed10857-5756-4fba-afa9-2bb2575e9f8cFri, 14 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn this first part of a three-part interview, Gary DeMar talks with Dr. Gary North about the need for Christians to take action. The research and study has all been done. The books and newsletters have all been written. More information isn't...1346action,christianity,education,garydemar,garynorth,politics,theologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/smithsonian-magazine-defines-a-woman--63248207Watch the Steve Harvey video here Read Gary's Supreme Court article here]]>2b1d687c-00b3-4eb2-ad8d-d1c391a3c678Wed, 12 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses several recent new stories surrounding sex, gender, and ideology. The Left is getting downright insane in their defense of their political beliefs regarding these topics. So many different groups of people, including the Supreme Court,...Watch the Steve Harvey video here Read Gary's Supreme Court article here]]>1152budlight,garydemar,homosexuality,lgbtq,pridemonth,smithsonian,toothenamel,transgenderfalse432fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-preterism-an-impossibility--63248218760cea09-ded9-47a1-83fd-73df9d0880fbMon, 10 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to several comments from Pastor John MacArthur and Dr. Michael Brown who are pushing back against the preterist interpretation of Bible prophecy. Many Christians are being told that the world getting "worse and worse" is this is what is...2265bibleprophecy,destruction,endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,johnmacarthur,lastdays,matthew24,michaelbrown,preterism,revelation6,templefalse431fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everyone-s-a-biblical-scholar--632482236bbc9e11-6a84-4aef-b578-257b08a2f0b8Fri, 07 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses several recent celebrities' pronouncements of "biblical truth" and how inconsistent they are with the actual biblical text. Just because someone has a platform does not make them authoritative or accurate. While everyone has an agenda...1439arnoldschwarzenegger,celebrities,davidandjonathan,garydemar,jesus,newtestament,oldtestament,sinfalse430fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-legacy-part-two--63248200a0207176-0c1e-42dc-8942-87d46267eb50Wed, 05 Jul 2023 11:45:24 +0000Live By TruthThe conclusion of a lecture given at a Worldview Conference a few years ago where Gary discusses legacy and responsibility. Not all of us are gifted in the same ways, but God has a purpose for every member of His church. Some are hands; some are feet;...1549culture,future,garydemar,legacy,worldviewfalse429fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-legacy-part-one--632482287c7cf076-3fd7-41b5-9bcf-68a7c34e54ceMon, 03 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn this lecture given at a Worldview Conference a few years ago, Gary discusses legacy and responsibility. Not all of us are gifted in the same ways, but God has a purpose for every member of His church. Some are hands; some are feet; and some are...1628conference,garydemar,judges6,legacy,talent,worldviewfalse428fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-to-the-next-generation--63248216ca0e0708-829c-42b5-b213-b6b185d876a6Fri, 30 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses his trip to Mexico last week where he gave five talks about eschatology and Bible interpretation. The escapism and pessimism prevalent in the majority of theology in Mexico is largely due to the influence of missionaries from North...1334bibleprophecy,endtimes,eschatology,evangelism,mexico,missionsfalse427fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heretics-and-false-teachers--632482247ce9985c-64e0-4f42-a7b3-94a61ff8d3a6Wed, 28 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn this concluding part of his interview with Pastor Richard Henry, Gary further discusses the recent heresy controversy. Calling people and their views "heretical" happens far too often among Christians. Doctrines that deny the divinity and the...2000dispensationalism,dougwilson,endtimes,eschatology,falseteachers,garydemar,heresy,kengentry,lastdays,rapturefalse426fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-honest-with-the-text--63248242839b5d1c-c137-43a4-b9bb-a709366dbe43Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary continues his interview with Pastor Richard Henry. In this second part, he summarizes some of the controversy he was involved in a few months ago. All Christians are preterists to some degree in that prophecies spoken in the historical past have...1984bibleprophecy,creedsandconfessions,dougwilson,eschatology,garydemar,preterist,reformed,threequestionsfalse425fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christians-should-be-building--6324820826a27527-c591-47c7-978e-212fc8c71834Fri, 23 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn this first part of a recent interview with Pastor Richard Henry, Gary critiques the modern (and past) response of the church and Christians to cultural decay and immorality. Eschatology and social action are closely tied together and the paralysis...1921antichrist,culture,endtimes,garydemar,immorality,lastdays,rapture,richardhenryfalse424fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-now-do-we-evaluate-information--63248220c1ea77cf-5b28-452c-9650-70c71f7211b0Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a recent sermon written and "preached" at a worship service in Germany by ChatGPT. When AI is delivering all the information, how will we possibly determine what's accurate or true? AI can synthesize information all day long, but it...1497ai,artificialintelligence,chatgpt,computers,falsehood,garydemar,programming,technology,truth,worshipfalse423fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/there-s-always-a-new-bible--632482435a9d3074-261b-4aa7-aa4a-7b207c0d7ec0Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses recent comments by Yuval Noah Harari about Artificial Intelligence. Harari claims that AI has the ability to give us a "correct" bible about humanity and a new (presumably "correct") spirituality. Predictably, Harari is also concerned...1541artificialintelligence,createnewideas,garydemar,greatreset,klausschwab,yuvalnoahhararifalse422fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-government-can-save-you--632482250f1e24d3-5f7a-4853-afa1-d52a1380a4e0Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:38:53 +0000Live By TruthIn this talk given at a worldview conference, Gary explains the difference between government and politics. The solution to social and political upheaval is found in the way God has structured government by declaring that “government” is not...2441bible,churchandstate,garydemar,government,politicians,regulation,washingtondc,worldviewfalse421fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/about-to-be-or-not-about-to-be--63248221afa279ea-206f-4b93-a97e-bba7bf2467e1Wed, 14 Jun 2023 12:48:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a recent statement from a well-known faith-healer on the issue of preterism. Andrew Wommack had an employee quit his ministry due to differences in eschatology. Wommack responds by appealing to Revelation 1:19, and Gary points out the...1770andrewwommack,endtimes,faithhealer,garydemar,mello,preterism,revelationfalse160fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-censored-interview--63248226c18fa4aa-9061-4a7e-9ac0-83f5ddd87987Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:16:38 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses eschatology and worldview issues with Alex Newman. The interview was recorded but never published for reasons that Gary discusses in the leadup. Bible prophecy and cultural issues are closely tied together and many Christians still do...1273alexnewman,culture,eschatology,garydemar,government,homeschool,publicschoolsfalse420fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-m-glad-they-were-schizophrenic--63248230f68cf998-93fe-4dd7-a50e-514c849347a2Fri, 09 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the death of Christian broadcaster Pat Robertson and the legacy he left behind. Like Jerry Falwell, Robertson was great when it came to mobilizing Christians and getting them to act about social issues, yet their eschatology was  such...1852culture,endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,jerryfalwell,libertyuniversity,patrobertson,rapture,regentlawschool,socialactionfalse419fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/challenging-the-system--63248215b7f0c48d-cde5-45b7-a084-305868eac440Wed, 07 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a few individuals that took issue with his previous podcast about working for change within the current governmental system. While what they say is true to some extent, it misses the point that we are living in the system either way....1683christianity,constitution,culture,garydemar,government,judges,politics,selfgovernmentfalse418fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-end-times-crazy-wagon-rumbles-on--63248252e2dc3afe-613e-4241-b68f-fe9ddb8b4573Mon, 05 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthFalse and spurious speculation about events and technologies continue to be found everywhere, from Tabletalk Magazine to NPR. The supposed biblical teaching about the "end times" serve to confirm what modern Christians already believe about the world...1506bartehrman,endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,johnhagee,rapture,revelation,tabletalkfalse417fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/working-within-the-system--632482452c91f35a-c88b-4e8c-8f07-b5ba816fa27eFri, 02 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses some arguments people are raising online against trying to reform our current system of government. The civil and the religious realm—Moses and Aaron—are both in need of constant reformation and this is the responsibility of those with...1154apostlepaul,christiansociety,churchandstate,corruption,garydemar,godandgovernment,government,politics,romancitizen,sinfalse416fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hearing-is-believing--63248237325da064-67eb-4342-843c-e67508019007Wed, 31 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the biblical lessons on hearing and seeing. The Bible constantly sets physical eyes and ears against each other as a way to teach how we should respond to God's Word in faith. "Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God"...1654abraham,faithcomesbyhearing,hearingandseeing,hebrews5,john8,maturity,moses,parables,understandingfalse415fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christ-or-the-constitution--632482449a42ecb6-0c31-43ec-a7c6-5ebe5f78dd72Fri, 26 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a meme he saw on Facebook about Christians being more concerned with the Constitution than the Sermon on the Mount. While the sentiment is understood, the practicality of it is being missed by this meme. Christians in the United...1076christianity,constitution,government,politics,sermononthemount,swamp,washingtondcfalse174fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christianity-and-the-first-amendment--632482609762c392-e910-4a6f-9203-a770835079d1Wed, 24 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthThe First Amendment does not require the federal government to be secularized. The early history of the United States, both before and after ratification of the Bill of Rights, shows that no secularization took place. Congress began its sessions with...995churchandstate,constitution,firstamendment,garydemar,godandgovernmentfalse414fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-great-commissions--63248227bf786718-e01f-4036-bb93-5987cd7638cdMon, 22 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthBoth Genesis 1:28 and Matthew 28:18-20 tell God's followers to be fruitful, multiply, and fill the earth with generations of faithful covenant-keepers. In this final Paradise Restored episode, Gary discusses how the knowledge of the glory of God will...1622davidchilton,disciple,greatcommission,paradiserestoredfalse149fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-bramble-of-church-and-state--63248234e2d0a562-2c3a-4542-94d8-9ed86f695c24Fri, 19 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses Judges 8-9 as well as the biblical understanding of the separation of church and state. The state is not the church and the church is not the state. When Christians lose focus in either jurisdiction, the danger of overreach becomes very...1036churchandstate,garydemar,godandgovernment,government,jurisdictions,mosesandaaronfalse413fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/biblical-masculinity-and-john-the-baptist--63248249 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1618082159?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp]]>4c52db11-ce80-4e6f-8e87-412bca950defWed, 17 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary interviews author and artist Doug Giles about his most recent book about John the Baptist. The reality of the details about the people and events of the Bible are gritty and real. John the Baptist was not a "gentleman" in the sense of modifying... https://www.amazon.com/dp/1618082159?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp]]>1665art,douggiles,firstcentury,garydemar,herod,johnthebaptist,masculine,messiah,prophetfalse412fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/classical-racism-at-princeton--63248232553f462e-41f9-4fef-9355-25047049eb8cMon, 15 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthPrinceton recently announced that learning Greek and Latin would no longer be required for its Classics majors. "Inherent racism" was of course the rationale for this major decision by the Ivy League school. Gary discusses this decision and its...2131classics,education,princeton,racismfalse132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-begins-with-the-individual--63248247ca581ecd-1a56-495d-a0a5-2c11b9e62506Fri, 12 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary continues his series on biblical government about how to change society. It's not a quick-fix top-down endeavor; it's a long-term bottom-up lifetime job. Freedom is always a single generation from being lost and it takes vigilance and hard work....1422church,civil,culture,family,generations,government,politics,selfgovernmentfalse411fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pushing-back-against-the-insanity--63248248https://www.foxnews.com/media/7th-grade-student-fights-back-school-told-him-change-there-are-only-two-genders-shirt]]>41fcc381-b422-4567-beba-735a861bbd49Wed, 10 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses two recent news items about individuals pushing back against the prevailing ideology and newspeak. A 12-year-old and a Christian photographer had the courage to speak the truth and found that many more agree with them than with the...https://www.foxnews.com/media/7th-grade-student-fights-back-school-told-him-change-there-are-only-two-genders-shirt]]>1381apologetics,christianity,garydemar,homosexuality,language,publicschools,transgenderfalse410fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/galaxy-quest-and-borrowed-capital--63248271fcdac77e-cd48-4d7f-9a5d-325d8945c43bMon, 08 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary talks about the film, Galaxy Quest, and the idea of borrowed capital. Just like the aliens in the film, atheists and humanists try to build a world on what they appreciate from what they see in Christianity, without having any basis for it in...1480borrowedcapital,galaxyquest,garydemar,historicaldocuments,movies,timallenfalse409fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-self-refuting-worldview-of-atheism--63248250c97b9927-d3c2-4fa7-b9a7-c139cbfc1c65Fri, 05 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a lady that claimed the Bible was a book of fairy tales and that American Vision is a hate group. Her claims are so flimsy as to be laughable, but it's a good opportunity for a lesson in presuppositional apologetics. 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As in Exodus 18—in many ways a model for the United States Constitution—civil government should be...1244church,education,garydemar,government,inlocoparentis,jurisdiction,law,statefalse406fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-let-anyone-deceive-you--63248272b075b837-1d57-454d-a8d0-8be8eec694afFri, 28 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By Truth2 Thessalonians 2 has been used by nearly every popular prophecy writer to teach who the "man of lawlessness" is and when the rapture will occur. Gary gives a different response on today's podcast: Read the Bible through the eyes of the original...13502thess2,antichrist,dispensationalism,endtimes,garydemar,jackhibbs,manoflawlessness,rapturefalse405fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/avoiding-israel-s-mistakes--6324823504b33d56-cf3b-405d-b80e-00dfd6aec4f2Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By Truth"But that's Old Testament law, that's not for the Church." How many times have you heard this, or even said this? 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Riley Gaines, a swimmer from the University of Kentucky, was not interested in becoming a public figure, but she has become one in her vocal opposition to...1606anthropology,beer,budlight,garydemar,ideology,kidrock,rileygaines,swimming,transgenderfalse399fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-offense-of-the-old-testament--63248238357008fb-ec92-4eb6-95ff-b3a790c5af6bMon, 10 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary examines two recent articles about biblical inerrancy and "pornographic" content in the Bible. People continue to make baffling statements of ignorance about the Bible and what it contains. Skeptics—and pastors—trying to accommodate modern social...1307andystanley,garydemar,newtestament,oldtestament,pornographiccontentfalse398fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/did-jesus-drink-wine-after-his-resurrection--6324823953bff522-c80f-47c7-b908-f234ea50d2ceFri, 07 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary looks into many verses in the New Testament about whether or not Jesus drank wine with his disciples after His resurrection. At the institution of the Lord's Supper, Jesus said He would not drink the fruit of the vine again until He drank it new...1937actsoftheapostles,easter,garydemar,godskingdom,lastsupper,lordssupper,resurrection,winefalse397fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-short-history-of-theonomy-s-critics--63248266dfeb7bdb-b531-4935-9b6c-819647d4126eWed, 05 Apr 2023 13:00:47 +0000Live By TruthGary DeMar sat down with Dr. Gary North for an interview regarding theonomy, its critics, and its potential future. 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Transgenders are getting more...1837assaultweapons,garydemar,guns,murder,nashville,transgender,violencefalse396fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/answering-listener-questions--63248265856fe357-1def-4939-8647-1276f0b1ba05Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary answers two listener questions regarding progressive dispensationalism and the disciples' question about Jesus' coming in Matthew 24:3. 1325matthew24,olivetdiscourse,progressivedispensationalism,secondcomingfalse123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-self-appointed-emperors-have-no-clothes--63248269https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNgwsT295G8]]>855c5ed6-2cee-4dfc-8707-b19cae5f0ce5Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses two recent news stories involving abortion and childbirth. Jane Fonda talked about murdering pro-lifers on a daytime talk show and Chuck Schumer's lesbian daughter just gave birth to his third grandbaby. Both situations reveal the...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNgwsT295G8]]>1550abortion,chuckschumer,conspiracy,covid,ethics,finalsolution,janefonda,jews,law,nazi,vaccinationfalse395fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-signs-of-the-times--63248273https://veritaspress.com/]]>47a5034e-46bf-4995-b54a-a9fe89f17a83Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:23:03 +0000Live By TruthGary is interviewed by his long-time friend Marlin Detweiler with Veritas Press. The two discuss history, current events, and education. Ultimately the entire conversation is wrapped around the need for a biblical worldview and how every area of life...https://veritaspress.com/]]>1955bibleprophecy,christianworldview,education,eschatology,garydemar,marlindetweiler,philosophy,veritaspressfalse394fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-christians-must-be-involved-in-civil-government--63248293dc58dc4f-d352-4897-8e45-88be2751ddb4Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a critic on Facebook that believes Christians should leave politics alone and not get involved. Gary points out that 1) this is not biblical, and 2) Christians must be involved to promote righteousness and punish evil. Just as the early...1907churchandstate,civilgovernment,firstamendment,garydemar,government,reconstruction,theonomyfalse393fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-develop-a-biblical-worldview--632482747e59e21c-1b4e-4d51-b788-01a943f89ba3Mon, 20 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthPart Two of Two. Gary concludes his conversation with Jeremy Stalnecker about biblical worldview. How do we train our minds to "think biblically"? How do we answer cultural and ethical problems with biblical truth? It's not easy, but Christians should...1242americanvision,biblicalworldview,culture,ethics,garydemar,jeremystalnecker,thinkingbiblicallyfalse392fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-a-biblical-worldview--632482892ffdde03-72d7-4941-954f-a41c6016d599Fri, 17 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthPart One of Two. Gary is interviewed by Jeremy Stalnecker on the topic of biblical worldview and thinking and acting biblically. Christians must begin with the God of the Bible and what He has revealed. 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This time he looks at several passages in Acts (17:30-31 and 1:6-11) mentioned as proof texts in the Unorthodox Eschatology statement. In Acts 17, we have three groups of people: the...3691acts17,apostlepaul,ascension,athens,bereans,biblicalhermeneutics,garydemar,kengentry,marshill,miltonterry,philkayser,thessalonians,unorthodoxeschatologyfalse389fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/but-it-s-all-so-simple--6324824166e7b639-9ff1-4301-8932-b2a40ac6b4d7Fri, 10 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthPart 3: Critics on Facebook keep telling Gary that the three questions are "so simple," which actually reveals they haven't studied the issue in any sort of depth. 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In this first podcast of several, Gary gives his side of the "controversy" and why he won't simply answer their questions. A large part of...3670andrewsandlin,controversy,creedalism,dougwilson,eschatology,garydemar,jeffdurbin,preterism,rcsproul,westminsterstandardsfalse386fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-is-good-if-used-lawfully--632483096b71ab0f-ca2c-4a54-bbb4-78143004a0c4Fri, 03 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary answers a listener question about theonomy and Leviticus 19. Many churches teach, including the listener's, that Old Testament laws not repeated in the New Testament are no longer binding. But Paul writes in 1 Timothy 1:8 that "we know that the...2005adultery,garydemar,john8,law,mark7,newtestament,oldtestament,pharisees,theonomyfalse385fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jesus-movement-and-movie--632482806ef5f48a-28b0-4b82-b5ff-9d852ce1e94eWed, 01 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the current movie, Jesus Revolution, which tells the story of the Jesus Movement in the late 1960s and early 1970s. While not a review of either the movie or the movement, Gary laments the shallowness of what was taught (or not taught)...1141christianity,chucksmith,endtimes,israel,jesusmovement,jesusrevolution,lonniefrisbee,woodstockfalse384fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-five-point-covenant-model--632482975237f214-398f-46f3-b762-aa14527d110eMon, 27 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn this short interview with the late Dr. Gary North, the two Garys discuss the benefits and biblical application of the Five Point Covenant Model. Dr. North shows that the covenant is unavoidable and always flows out from the very first point: "Who's...1273biblicalmodel,fivepointcovenant,garydemar,garynorth,raysuttonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-makes-something-valuable--6324825719fdd876-669f-47a3-b3a0-c7b38c5f6789Fri, 24 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary talks about his comic book collection and his decision to sell much of it to another collector. Gary talks a bit about the comic book industry and its history, as well as the concept of collecting and value as a whole. 1927comicbookssilverage,fredricwertham,garydemar,goldenage,ratings,supermanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spiritual-charlatans--63248282f88e382e-cfb5-449b-b9a8-350187697c97Wed, 22 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary riffs on one of his favorite side-topics: spiritual manipulation and magic. 19th century “spiritual photographer” William Mumler provides the entry-point into the discussion. Harry Houdini, Andre Kole, Danny Korem, Penn and Teller and many others...1209marytoddlincoln,psychic,ptbarnum,spiritism,spiritphotography,williammumlerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/separating-fact-from-fiction--632482622a58fc38-4047-4cb4-8cd8-714870ca34baMon, 20 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses movies, the end-times, and books. Rapture fever has returned, which makes a book Gary wrote in 2001 relevant once again. Left Behind: Separating Fact from Fiction is Gary's answer and response to the Left Behind craze from the 1990s,...1726endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,lastdays,leftbehind,movies,rapture,raycomfort,riseofantichrist,timlahayefalse383fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-serve-man--6324831143eff7ca-d565-42f3-9688-61e0c6b1ead7Fri, 17 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses comments made at Davos 2023. The World Economic Forum honestly believes that they are the elite of the world with all the answers. John Kerry made the point that they are "almost extraterrestrial," in that they're here to save us from...1256davos2023,garydemar,johnkerry,pushingtheantithesis,twilightzone,worldeconomicforumfalse382fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-assault-on-biblical-values--6324824600b7f312-ce73-45d1-97d1-fd6ebfa02de8Wed, 15 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary concludes his interview with Jay Rudolph on the Plumb Line radio program. History is full of examples of both kings and religious leaders overstepping jurisdictional boundaries. The Bible is clear that government and politics are not the same....1313americanhistory,billofrights,constitution,culture,firstamendment,garydemar,jayrudolph,politicsfalse381fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/secular-fundamentalism--6324828481278d89-ece8-438b-92d3-72ca5179abe3Mon, 13 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary was interviewed by Jay Rudolph on the Plumb Line radio program. 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Pastor Piper rehearses similar arguments to those in the past trying to explain away the imminency of the coming of the Lord in Matthew 24 (and many...1606comelordjesus,endtimes,eschatology,firstcentury,garydemar,israel,jesus,johnpiper,lastdays,secondcomingfalse379fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-and-god-s-revelation--6324831718568bec-ca1f-4a34-9fa2-86c2b6a87e3dWed, 08 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a recent article about artificial intelligence and preaching by Russell Moore. The article raises many important points and Gary takes it in several different directions. 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Is there a difference between what Jesus was teaching in the parable of the wheat and tares in Matthew 13, and between the...https://americanvision.org/posts/the-end-of-the-age-part-one/]]>1379ad70,agetocome,destructionofjerusalem,garydemar,hebrews8,matthew13,matthew24,parableofwheatandtares,sacrifices,temple,twoagesfalse373fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/speech-is-not-free--6324826835d567e8-3d6e-41cd-901c-cecb85e327b4Mon, 23 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthThere’s a lot of talk about "free speech" these days. But is it really? Speech is not free in the sense of being without cost; it’s free (at least theoretically) in the sense of being without restraint. But those who cry the loudest for "free speech"...1113constitution,expression,firstamendment,freespeech,garydemar,rightsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thinking-outside-the-categories--6324828790ac98da-5c20-4a84-90bc-df9a0edf98b4Fri, 20 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary answers a listener question about resources that best represent and present the dispensational premillennial position. The listener wants to hear the best case for Dispensationalism, even though he has become increasingly convinced of...1550bibleverses,context,dispensationalism,postmillennial,premillennialfalse372fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/applying-the-law-lawfully--63248270https://americanvision.org/posts/are-christians-exempt-from-keeping-the-ten-commandments/]]>9a67c6e2-bf97-41d7-a97f-17be6d477ecfWed, 18 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthThe New Testament is filled with references, both explicit and implicit, to Old Testament law and especially the 10 Commandments. Those who believe that the Law is no longer valid and has been done away with by Jesus, do not live lawlessly. All...https://americanvision.org/posts/are-christians-exempt-from-keeping-the-ten-commandments/]]>175210commandments,christianandlaw,garydemar,largercatechism,law,newtestament,oldtestamentfalse371fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/does-grace-nullify-the-law--6324828658e0394f-8ada-4d6b-9e66-5adcdd8236d3Mon, 16 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthThe Christian's relationship to the Old Testament is a constant debate, especially in the area of the Law and the 10 Commandments. Are Christian's obligated to keep and honor the law and the commandments, or has Jesus done away with this? Gary...137310commandments,covenant,ethics,grace,law,oldtestament,rcsproul,righteousness,rjrushdoonyfalse370fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/castaways-in-a-suicidal-culture--63248292 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/covenant-hermeneutics-and-biblical-eschatology/id1664297952]]>421f793b-a116-4705-ad93-d526842d09ffFri, 13 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses an article on the Front Page Magazine website about the current state of craziness in western culture. Could all the political nonsense and cultural insanity be signals of the end of western civilization? If so, what should be the... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/covenant-hermeneutics-and-biblical-eschatology/id1664297952]]>1507castaway,culturalsuicide,electriccars,erwinlutzer,frontpagemag,intellectuals,modernculture,naturalgas,noahharari,westerncivilizationfalse369fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/world-and-the-legacy-standard-bible--632482546c49ae64-f18a-46b1-b6e4-c5a45eaae599Wed, 11 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a listener from Australia that wonders about how certain Greek words are translated in the new Legacy Standard Bible. Presuppositions, especially eschatological ones, are powerful and affect how translators interpret Greek words,...1633australia,bibletranslations,inhabitedearth,johnmacarthur,legacystandardbible,premillennialism,romanempire,worldfalse368fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paul-s-man-of-lawlessness--63248255c0976e48-98ea-4e7f-9704-9c89d34599dcMon, 09 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a listener question regarding the "man of lawlessness" spoken of in 2 Thessalonians 2. The listener agrees that the biblical definition of "antichrist" does not refer to the Roman Catholic papacy, but wonders if it might fit Paul's...15372thessalonians2,antichrist,apostlepaul,garydemar,manoflawlessness,manofsin,nero,papacy,pope,romancatholicchurchfalse367fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sports-is-life--63248304dd479b0f-c16d-4803-8fbb-f40abb4fd5b6Fri, 06 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthThe stunning and terrifying events of the Bills/Bengals game on Monday provides a perfect worldview opportunity to discuss. While fans, announcers, and players stood watching the field as Damar Hamlin collapsed and was given CPR, one response was...1653billsbengals,damarhamlin,football,garydemar,mondaynightfootball,nfl,prayer,ryanclark,thoughtsandprayersfalse366fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-left-behind-movie--6324831054599241-bba1-4089-9465-64e3564ef90dWed, 04 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a new movie being released from the Left Behind series of books, directed by and starring actor Kevin Sorbo. The lead-up to the movie has been pushing the Dispensational view of "antichrist," while neglecting the biblical view....1379endoftheworld,endtimes,hollywood,kevinsorbo,kirkcameron,lastdays,leftbehind,nicholascage,rapture,revelation,riseofantichristfalse365fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-does-scripture-say-about-mary--63248294835ad729-1f60-4d94-aa29-a858d1502028Mon, 02 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a post on Facebook recently where he was accused of sounding "popish" because of what he said about Mary. Protestants rightly discredit the Roman Catholic veneration of Mary, but we shouldn't discredit her actual biblical role and how...1499garydemar,gospelofjohn,hermeneutics,john2,johnthebaptist,luke1,malachi,marythemotherofjesus,newcovenant,virginmary,watertowine,weddingatcanafalse364fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-the-proper-response-to-tyranny--6324828893209b2b-f77e-4c6c-b0e4-8dc3437752d8Fri, 30 Dec 2022 14:44:53 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a recent radio program by Todd Friel about God's law and its application to society. Friel mentions NAR (New Apostolic Reformation), Christian Nationalism, and Christian Reconstruction, among others. While he admits that differences...1500bahnsen,christiannationalism,christianreconstruction,garydemar,nar,north,rushdoony,theonomy,toddfriel,wretchedradiofalse363fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-whirlwind-of-a-year--632483022f8e5ae3-4303-45ee-8f86-3e1ea9bf527cWed, 28 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary recaps what's been done, what's being worked on, and what's to come. As a donation-based ministry, American Vision uses your funds as efficiently as possible to further the Christian and biblical worldview in all areas of life. Lots of new...1661americanvision,apologetics,christianity,donation,eschatology,garydemar,worldviewfalse362fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-bible-tools-influence-bible-interpretation--63248341https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2022/december/concordance-context-bible-reading-dispensationalism-literal.html]]>fc854fe2-3858-46ce-b37b-bdf5343892e2Mon, 26 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a recent article by Daniel Hummel about how concordances made Dispensationalism—and a "scientific" approach to Bible reading—possible. We take many of our modern study tools for granted, but each new help has brought with it challenges...https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2022/december/concordance-context-bible-reading-dispensationalism-literal.html]]>1227bibleinterpretation,christianitytoday,concordance,danielhummel,dispensationalism,electronicbibles,garydemar,hermeneutics,studytoolsfalse361fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-commercializing-christmas--63248300American Vision website.]]>aa69210e-6961-4bb9-8d7e-92cd5755e0d0Fri, 23 Dec 2022 13:50:26 +0000Live By TruthToo much time and money, we hear, are spent on the public side of Christmas — the hustle and bustle of shopping, the lavish decorations, and the often insincere displays of seasonal piety. Meanwhile, the true spirit of Christmas gets left behind. Some...American Vision website.]]>940christmas,davidchilton,garydemar,holidays,xmasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/looking-for-consistency--632483344d528190-22f2-497f-a636-bdda385c5598Wed, 21 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary summarizes the two recent interviews with Kim Burgess and what we can look forward to in ongoing discussions with him. While many people were enthused and appreciative of the interviews, others have taken issue with them. Gary explains his...1541confessionoffaith,garydemar,kimburgess,largercatechism,oldtestament,westminsterstandardsfalse360fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dissection-or-vivisection--632482994e339c83-6bcc-42c4-886b-298018a26b18Mon, 19 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary continues his interview with Kim Burgess about the complete story of the Bible. In this part, Kim likens systematic theology to dissection and biblical theology to vivisection. While both methods seek to understand what the Bible is saying, one...1371agetocome,biblicaltheology,covenant,fullpreterism,garydemar,kimburgess,partialpreterism,redemptionaccomplishedandappli,systematictheology,thisagefalse359fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-diamond-with-many-facets--63248335789b0677-61e0-4913-bda0-b3953c7be07eFri, 16 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary has a much-anticipated interview with his long-time friend, Kim Burgess. The two discuss eschatology and how all the pieces of the Bible fit together as a comprehensive whole. Kim talks about the difference between systematic theology and...1440ageofadam,ageofchrist,apostlepaul,biblicalhistory,eschaton,garydemar,kimburgess,newtestament,oldtestamentfalse358fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-jesus-reigning-now--63248316devotional published on Christianity Today's website by Craig Blomberg admits that while it sounds like the events in the second half of Matthew's version of the Olivet Discourse are for Jesus' first century audience, they really can't be because the "cosmic" language was not actually fulfilled.]]>0929c938-8566-4077-a098-245f7abcbb02Wed, 14 Dec 2022 13:22:03 +0000Live By TruthA reading for the first week of Advent in Lectionary A is from Matthew 24. In a https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2022/promised-one-devotional-advent-christmas-2022/jesus-will-reign-promised-one-2022.html published on Christianity Today's website...devotional published on Christianity Today's website by Craig Blomberg admits that while it sounds like the events in the second half of Matthew's version of the Olivet Discourse are for Jesus' first century audience, they really can't be because the "cosmic" language was not actually fulfilled.]]>1663adventlectionarya,christianitytoday,craigblomberg,endtimes,garydemar,isaiah13,jesuswillreign,lastdays,matthew24,olivetdiscourse,secondcomingfalse357fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-blessing-and-symbolism-of-trees--63248345https://americanvision.org/posts/are-christmas-trees-pagan-1/]]>a2fe1770-8dc5-4111-abfc-dca28ff689deMon, 12 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGod created trees. He made them for us: for home building, decoration, shade, construction of fences, tables, chairs, sheds, and so much more. Just because pagans might have carved up a tree to make an image of a false god to be worshipped does not...https://americanvision.org/posts/are-christmas-trees-pagan-1/]]>1529christmas,christmastrees,feasts,garydemar,idolatry,pagans,regulativeprinciple,signsandseasonsfalse356fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/having-questions-about-the-bible--632483013c1a95d0-bf4b-46ff-8606-02f613830537Fri, 09 Dec 2022 13:46:59 +0000Live By TruthGary interviews Robert Cruickshank at a recent conference in Virginia Beach. Gary and Robert have known each other for a long time through phone calls and email but had never met personally until this interview. The two discuss how questions they had...1302ad70,bobcruickshank,christopherhitchens,collision,davehunt,davidchilton,dougwilson,endtimes,garydemar,gregbahnsen,kengentry,lastdays,preterismfalse355fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/miracle-on-34th-street-and-christian-apologetics--632483158b109159-257d-4b51-a564-07910d1ca334Wed, 07 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the classic Christmas film, Miracle on 34th Street. He points out many instances of how this film (and every film for that matter) presents opportunities for thinking through worldviews and Christian apologetics. Many questions are...1602apologetics,christmasmovies,elf,miracleon34thstreet,santaclaus,skeptics,wonderfullifefalse354fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/putting-it-all-into-perspective--63248348b67bec77-3ab2-4d27-954e-e873dd6c796aMon, 05 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn this second half of his interview with Dr. Michael Horton, Gary discusses what it means to be a Christian nation. There is much common ground between groups in America and many actually want Christian morality without Christ. This is nothing new....1258biblicalworldview,christianity,churchandstate,civilization,foundingfathers,garydemar,history,michaelhortonfalse353fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-intersection-of-faith-and-culture--6324835964622337-11c2-4891-92bb-180e3d9f344dFri, 02 Dec 2022 13:51:13 +0000Live By TruthGary was recently interviewed by Dr. Michael Horton on the White Horse Inn podcast. In this first part, Gary discusses how he came to understand the importance of politics, government, history, culture, and a biblical worldview. 1215americanhistory,culture,ethics,garydemar,godandgovernment,michaelhorton,politics,whitehorseinn,worldviewfalse352fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/preoccupied-with-the-consummation--63248305700e1b33-4d0c-4df1-8629-68169ee4a200Wed, 30 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIdeas have consequences and eschatology has implications. What you believe about tomorrow affects how you live today. While Gary often pokes holes in Dispensational eschatology, non-dispensationalists have their own cultural decay problems due largely...1705amillennialism,culture,endtimes,escapist,eschatology,garydemar,lastdays,rapturefalse351fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-prelude-to-the-rapture--632482561a85efc5-8eff-49c9-99f2-32eaadaa26ceMon, 28 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to two recent postings about current events and the "rapture of the church." Two important questions that should precede any discussion of the rapture is 1) what is meant by the rapture and 2) what does the Bible teach (or not teach)...1613coronavirus,egypt,endtimes,garydemar,greglaurie,israel,lastdays,plague,prophecypros,rapture,sodomfalse350fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-gospel-first-foreign-policy--6324834730e310f5-b7e0-429d-be5b-9bc28b4d6094Fri, 25 Nov 2022 16:05:09 +0000Live By TruthGary concludes his discussion with Luke and Joy by addressing politics and foreign policy. Wars and national tensions are unavoidable in a sinful world, but reconciliation comes through the Gospel, not with guns.689afghanistan,biden,foreignpolicy,garydemar,gospel,guns,middleeast,military,warfalse349fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/history-and-the-need-for-a-military--63248283e4cc3042-e44e-407d-9818-61579c2c7cb9Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:30:21 +0000Live By TruthGary continues his interview with Luke and Joy from Apologia Radio. The conversations begins with historical artifacts and moves to how a Christian should think about national defense. A show of force is important and can help keep the peace at times,...879apologiaradio,army,art,comicbooks,garydemar,georgewashington,history,military,navyfalse348fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/america-s-documented-christian-history--63248296https://store.americanvision.org/products/christian-life-and-character-of-the-civil-institutions-of-the-united-states]]>a6d85ebd-8ec1-43a1-9d0a-5679a80d70b5Mon, 21 Nov 2022 13:26:40 +0000Live By TruthIn this first part of an interview with Luke and Joy from Apologia Radio, Gary discusses the book, The Christian Life and Character of the Civil Institutions of the United States. While the influence of Christianity on the founding of America is...https://store.americanvision.org/products/christian-life-and-character-of-the-civil-institutions-of-the-united-states]]>1378americanhistory,apologia,benjaminfranklinmorris,christianfoundingofamerica,christianlifeandcharacter,constitution,declarationofindependence,foundingfathers,garydemarfalse347fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dominion-mandate--63248376a51e949c-2bb0-40bd-95ac-b32eb65be964Fri, 18 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a recent article that claims to "deconstruct" the understanding of the Dominion Mandate in Genesis 1:28. The idea is not for one group of people to dominate another group of people, but to have authority. The author mistakes...1520adameve,creation,dominionmandate,genesis1,greatcommission,mariage,matthew28,submitfalse346fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christianity-in-the-public-square--63248308db3c116f-a2e2-4490-bd41-944ba8c9e8aeWed, 16 Nov 2022 13:58:59 +0000Live By TruthShould our faith influence how we think, move, have our being, and vote? Should Christians be politically motivated and seek to make changes in the world around them according to biblical principles? Or should we simply live out our faith quietly and...1286christianity,facebook,piety,politics,privatelyengaging,publicsquare,socialinfluencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/microchips-and-dr-phil--63248327bcdeaa2a-b165-47d6-a7f5-a89ed7730358Mon, 14 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a recent appearance by Ray Comfort on the Dr. Phil Show. Ray decries the practice of "microchipping" people and how unethical and irresponsible it is (which it is) and how it "might" fulfill Bible prophecy and Revelation 13 (which it...1270bibleprophecy,drphil,endtimes,lastdays,microchips,rapture,raycomfort,revelation13,technologyfalse345fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-publishing-and-roman-roads--63248314https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-77-testimonies-gary-demar-for-god-and-country/id1588605731?i=1000584078209  ]]>fb193d43-d874-4351-a0bb-484cc2baae10Fri, 11 Nov 2022 10:52:34 +0000Live By TruthGary relates the early days of American Vision and how much it took to get a book published. Christians should take advantage of modern technology to teach and proclaim the Gospel. Just as early Christians benefitted from the roads created by the...https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-77-testimonies-gary-demar-for-god-and-country/id1588605731?i=1000584078209  ]]>1218americanhistory,americanvision,burrosofberea,dispensationalism,firstcentury,garydemar,hallindsey,preterism,publishing,romanroads,technologyfalse344fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/getting-to-know-your-world--63248325https://wng.org/]]>c4879eff-bfba-4f56-8079-dbd28b500318Wed, 09 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the history and work of Joel Belz and WORLD Magazine. A very high-quality, bi-weekly, full-color publication, WORLD Magazine is something you want to read and have in your house. Getting good information can be difficult in today's...https://wng.org/]]>1231garydemar,joelbelz,media,news,presbyterianjournal,reporting,worldmagazinefalse343fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-most-important-election--63248331https://store.americanvision.org/products/restoring-the-foundation-of-civilization]]>ce84ff69-9775-4a2c-a4bd-445ad65485fcMon, 07 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the consolidation of information and the recognition that we are in a war of ideas and worldviews. Christians often decide not to get involved, but must live with the consequences anyway. Voting isn't a long-term solution, but ignoring...https://store.americanvision.org/products/restoring-the-foundation-of-civilization]]>1622election,endtimes,eschatology,georgia,herschelwalker,lastdays,politics,voting,warnockfalse342fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-pittsburgh-to-atlanta--63248360 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-77-testimonies-gary-demar-for-god-and-country/id1588605731?i=1000584078209]]>67b6134f-5a50-443f-b49c-3415bd86264aFri, 04 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the providential history of his life after high school and college and how he met and worked with Greg Bahnsen, David Chilton, Ken Gentry, and many others. This excerpt is from the Burros of Berea podcast.  Listen to the full interview... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-77-testimonies-gary-demar-for-god-and-country/id1588605731?i=1000584078209]]>1241burrosofberea,garydemar,seminary,sportsfalse341fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/covenantal-not-cosmic--63248323a97821ae-e205-44ed-8221-98db8fcb0412Wed, 02 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary answers a listener question about 2 Peter 3 and the fire language. Will the physical earth and heavens be destroyed in a universal conflagration, or is something else being communicated here? Will God destroy his creation in order to make another...16962peter3,apocalypse,cosmicfire,davidchilton,endtimes,garydemar,lastdays,malachi,newheavensandearth,refiningfirefalse340fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-bible-that-built-america--63248342https://store.americanvision.org/products/geneva-bible ]]>b337baa3-b65a-440c-aac6-2455336cbd92Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthThe Geneva Bible is a Bible of firsts: it was the first complete English translation of the entire Bible, it was the first to include chapter and verse divisions, it was the first to add explanatory study notes throughout, and so much more. The Geneva...https://store.americanvision.org/products/geneva-bible ]]>1280englishbible,genevabible,jamestown,kingjames,mayflower,pilgrims,puritans,thebiblethatbuiltamericafalse339fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bros-and-the-failure-of-the-homosexual-agenda--63248324here and Larry David's "review" of Brokeback Mountain here.]]>542e2c1b-5928-4861-b5f6-cad87eb4275dFri, 28 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthTwo movies are discussed on today's episode, one recent and one from more than a decade ago. Bros and Brokeback Mountain are separated by 16 years but both were agenda-driven propaganda pieces for the homosexual lifestyle. Bros was a spectacular...here and Larry David's "review" of Brokeback Mountain here.]]>1283boxofficefailure,brokebackmountain,bros,carltrueman,garydemar,gayagenda,larrydavid,romancefalse338fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-man-on-earth--63248290https://www.ericpetersautos.com/]]>de9b5eae-da00-4c91-8a2c-c4e7a7f797d8Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the film, The Omega Man, with Charlton Heston. Based on the book I Am Legend (with a 2007 Will Smith remake as well), the film is very prophetic considering modern climate armageddonists claiming that the "end is near" thanks to our...https://www.ericpetersautos.com/]]>1307armageddon,climatechange,dystopian,electricvehicles,ev,iamlegend,omegaman,tyrannyfalse337fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/did-god-really-say-that--63248320289ba141-cf26-410e-b47b-2b628e337d4dMon, 24 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a news story about the governor of New York claiming that the Bible supports abortion. Since most of her supporters have little to no real knowledge about what (or what is not) in the Bible, claims like this often go unchallenged and a...1179abortion,authority,bible,garydemar,newyork,sermononthemount,traditionfalse336fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-back-halloween-with-mocking-and-laughter--63248321amazing art here.]]>8960f7f6-366a-4a7c-909a-cae651d3d95eFri, 21 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthThe defeat of evil and of demonic powers is associated with Halloween. For this reason, Martin Luther posted his 95 challenges to the wicked practices of the Church to the bulletin board on the door of the Wittenberg chapel on Halloween. He picked his...amazing art here.]]>156895theses,allsaintsday,gargoyles,halloween,jamesjordan,martinluther,reformationday,satanfalse335fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-end-was-near--6324829114436ec4-64e1-4422-bbe2-e55d94771477Wed, 19 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses another new book release claiming to help readers understand Matthew 24. This time it's written by Michael Youssef. Dr. Youssef claims that the modern world is getting close to being in the "end times" and that the "time is near." This...1748666fifthavenue,bantambooks,endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,lastdays,michaelyoussef,mysterybabylon,newyorkcity,theendisnearfalse334fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dispensationalism-s-prophetic-jewish-holocaust--63248344ac4a5168-26e9-44bb-8ca2-8ea63dbe9cc9Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthPart Two of Gary's discussion of a new book by David Jeremiah and the publishing history of (failed) prophecy books. Gary relates a conversation he had with an individual that believed Hal Lindsey's book, The Road to Holocaust, was an accurate...13161948,davidjeremiah,dispensationalism,foreignpolicy,garydemar,hallindsey,holocaust,israel,jewishholocaust,jews,rapture,timlahayefalse333fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/second-verse-same-as-the-first--63248313baea9cd5-d66e-49e2-a853-412a5e29cc0eFri, 14 Oct 2022 12:36:42 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses David Jeremiah's new book, which is essentially repeating the same message about being "near to the end." He also begins talking about another book written in 1989 after the failed prophecies of a prior book by Hal Lindsey. The...1216bantambooks,davidjeremiah,endtimes,garydemar,greattribulation,hallindsey,israel,lastdays,rapture,roadtoholocaustfalse332fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-goes-around-comes-around--63248351Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths]]>6687d877-fe79-4df9-a465-fee451655eb1Wed, 12 Oct 2022 11:56:56 +0000Live By TruthA new book by Eric Metaxas makes the point that the social and political climate in America today resembles early 20th century Germany. Pastors were not unified and preaching against the concerning actions by the post WWI German government which...Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths]]>1529christianity,ericmetaxas,garydemar,germany,gospel,hitler,jamesrobison,pierardarticle,propaganda,twokingdomfalse331fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christian-nationalism-and-the-battle-of-words--632483378b508681-b75f-4ec9-93c2-17990cc304dcMon, 10 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthA recent book and focus on "Christian Nationalism" is the topic of today's podcast. Gary discusses what it means to be a patriot and a Christian, and while the two are not mutually exclusive, they are also not the same thing. We can't rely on...1689andrewtorba,christiannationalism,garydemar,godandgovernment,politics,russellmoore,worldviewfalse330fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rad-rapture-anxiety-disorder--632483227dbd9441-4f0d-4df9-aa2f-5f4f94e49fbbFri, 07 Oct 2022 11:49:49 +0000Live By TruthFailed prophecies take a toll on those who believe them. For the last 100 years or so, Christians have been told by popular writers, speakers, and pastors that the rapture is near. While most can take it with a grain of salt, some get very bound up by...1705beheaded,davidjeremiah,endtimes,failedprophecies,garydemar,hallindsey,rapture,raptureanxietydisorder,revelation,thiefinthenightfalse329fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ian-and-climate-change-end-times--63248298b1b537dd-256a-483c-87ad-a04da33cff17Wed, 05 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000Live By TruthThe devastation caused by Hurricane Ian is bringing out the climate-change eschatological crazies. Claiming that the damage caused by Ian is both deserved and endemic of burning fossil fuels, these climate change end-times "prophets" sound just like...1668climatechange,endtimes,environmentalism,eschatology,fortmyers,fossilfuels,globalwarming,hurricaneian,lastdaysfalse328fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-jesus-didn-t-mention--632483625aa3f3cc-b9b9-4c61-9ead-31f8859053c4Mon, 03 Oct 2022 01:53:37 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to an article about political commentator Joe Scarborough calling the "pro-life" movement a "heresy." Pointing out that Jesus never mentions the word in the New Testament, Scarborough believes Jesus has no opinion on the subject of...1291abortion,biblicallaw,fornication,jesus,joescarborough,leviticus,newtestament,oldtestament,prolifefalse327fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-1864-to-2022--63248349https://store.americanvision.org/products/christian-life-and-character-of-the-civil-institutions-of-the-united-states]]>9fea3073-750e-4896-8c7e-3076c285a660Fri, 30 Sep 2022 12:19:21 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the historical conditions and motivations behind an important book written in the 19th century, The Christian Life and Character of the Civil Institutions of the United States. The political climate in 1864 was not much different from...https://store.americanvision.org/products/christian-life-and-character-of-the-civil-institutions-of-the-united-states]]>1802benjaminfranklinmorris,christianhistoryoftheunitedsta,christianlifeandcharacter,christiannation,civilwar,darrendoane,garydemarfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-local-indicators-in-matthew-24--63248326Last Days Madness, which led to this audio response. Get Gary's full exposition of Matthew 24, Wars and Rumors of Wars.]]>d84ccbc3-f748-438b-99f9-4bdb9d98fb58Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:54:52 +0000Live By TruthChristian futurists and atheists will often use the same mistaken arguments when dealing with Jesus' words in the Olivet Discourse. Gary discusses several claims in a recent book by an author who claims to be an atheist because of failed prophecies...Last Days Madness, which led to this audio response. Get Gary's full exposition of Matthew 24, Wars and Rumors of Wars.]]>1394ad70,dispensationalism,endtimes,futurism,garydemar,lastdays,localjudgment,marksmith,matthew24,olivetdiscourse,preterism,templefalse326fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/art-and-the-bible--63248328www.DougGiles.art]]>30342b5e-39da-483b-ae4b-f4415bfa2c09Mon, 26 Sep 2022 12:54:24 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses art and worldview with Pastor Doug Giles. Doug has been working on several series of art to help change Christians' perception of biblical persons and events. How we think about the Bible and the men and women mentioned are often...www.DougGiles.art]]>949bibleart,dominion,douggiles,eschatology,garydemar,postmillennialism,williamblake,wimpychristianityfalse325fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-struggle-for-power-and-money--6324838577e4925c-5db4-4605-8226-92f83f15290bFri, 23 Sep 2022 13:19:36 +0000Live By TruthGary concludes his interview with Chris Arnzen about abortion, racism, transgenderism, and so much more. The anti-Christian worldview is self-contradictory, and Christians simply need to point this out. The cracks in the foundations of unbelieving...2784abortion,chrisarnzen,garydemar,goldberg,racism,sharpton,transgender,walker,warnockfalse324fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-unraveling-of-secularism--63248377d4a4fda1-1149-4f4f-a8c2-e59de5d6da6dWed, 21 Sep 2022 12:56:16 +0000Live By TruthGary is interviewed by Chris Arnzen on Iron Sharpens Iron Radio. In this first part they discuss Christian worldview, political activism, and how current unbelieving thought is starting to cave in on itself through internal contradictions and...1704abortion,alsharpton,blackculture,chrisarnzen,garydemar,jessejackson,margaretsanger,plannedparenthood,politicsfalse323fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christian-nationalism-and-dominion--63248340The Reduction of Christianity here: https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-reduction-of-christianity]]>59233f89-59c5-4c54-bbe2-92a99407536dMon, 19 Sep 2022 12:16:03 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses several recent books and articles based on the topic of Christian Nationalism. These authors are claiming that some Christians are trying to align Christianity and politics and change the country by taking forceful dominion. This is far...The Reduction of Christianity here: https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-reduction-of-christianity]]>1669dominion,garydemar,garynorth,michaelbrown,peterleithart,politics,postmillennialism,reconstruction,rushdoonyfalse322fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-is-the-man-of-sin--63248366b4dab462-4a8d-47f6-97df-2962f214f5b3Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:00:57 +0000Live By TruthIn 2 Thessalonians 2, Paul speaks about the "man of lawlessness" (or "man of sin" in some older translations). There has been all sorts of speculation by interpreters about who or what this might be, and on today's episode Gary discusses this section...15882thessalonians2,apostlepaul,bookofacts,dispensational,endtimes,lastdays,manoflawlessness,manofsin,newtestament,rapture,satanfalse321fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-values-of-old-movies--63248295newspaper article about old movies sent in from a listener. Gary's interest in movies from the Golden Age of Hollywood goes deep and this article rekindled his passion and sparked this episode. The classic films are not only fun (and usually clean) entertainment, they can (and should) be used to teach the Christian worldview. Get Gary's talk and outline about classic movies here.]]>725d6c4d-9fec-4223-8306-3596e09dd030Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:40:43 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a https://premiere.news/one-womans-quest-to-restore-american-values-through-classic-films/ about old movies sent in from a listener. Gary's interest in movies from the Golden Age of Hollywood goes deep and this article rekindled his...newspaper article about old movies sent in from a listener. Gary's interest in movies from the Golden Age of Hollywood goes deep and this article rekindled his passion and sparked this episode. The classic films are not only fun (and usually clean) entertainment, they can (and should) be used to teach the Christian worldview. Get Gary's talk and outline about classic movies here.]]>1216blackandwhite,carygrant,classicfilms,classicmovies,dialogue,garydemar,goldenageofhollywood,itsawonderfullife,keylargo,movies,specialeffectsfalse320fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/progress-or-defeat--6324835309a081c3-433f-4ccd-b2aa-ed9e356d7af7Mon, 12 Sep 2022 12:35:01 +0000Live By TruthGary concludes his interview with Pastor Joel Webbon regarding worldview and action. Why do we still see so much anti-Christian responses in the public sphere if Christ is reconciling the world to Himself? Has any progress actually been made in nearly...1511abortion,apologetics,churchhistory,communism,education,garydemar,gregbahnsen,joelwebbon,postmillennialism,schools,socialismfalse319fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-consequences-of-unbelief--632483726fa04780-e09a-45e3-8365-7a899fee3c33Fri, 09 Sep 2022 10:30:00 +0000Live By TruthGary continues his discussion with Pastor Joel Webbon about eschatology. Beliefs matter and influence the decisions people make. The cultural failures we see all around us are the result of Christians not being involved. Worldviews matter, and...15612timothy3,culture,eschatology,greatcommission,incrementalism,makingdisciples,philosophy,postmillennialism,princeton,rapture,thinksmallfalse318fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reassessing-eschatology--632483741418f9b5-a834-498a-adaa-95f63b208bf1Wed, 07 Sep 2022 13:18:04 +0000Live By TruthGary is interviewed by Pastor Joel Webbon about biblical eschatology. The church has historically not dealt with the topic in a systematic way, and many interpretations of Revelation 20 have resulted. We need to work from inside the Bible and allow...1552apostlescreed,endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,joelwebbon,lastdays,revelation20,westminsterconfessionfalse318fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/slaves-to-the-system--63248306fd072243-575b-4c52-88bb-3eaf5e63ee6fMon, 05 Sep 2022 14:05:34 +0000Live By TruthAuthority is a fact of God's created world and order. Christians and churches were originally very instrumental in the culture and society, but we have steadily given that role and authority over to the state. Because of this, the church has nearly no...1362authority,church,covid,government,pandemic,politics,postmillennialism,premillennialism,rapturefalse317fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-ideological-war--63248343God and Government, and the current political situation in America and around the world. Join Gary and Dr. Hotze at the upcoming Christian Patriots Rally in Houston on Sept 17, 2022. Click here for more information.]]>4478471c-db1b-4716-aa46-f78e9c9d8965Fri, 02 Sep 2022 13:04:55 +0000Live By TruthIn this first part of his interview with Dr. Steve Hotze, Gary discusses his book, https://store.americanvision.org/products/god-and-government, and the current political situation in America and around the world. Join Gary and Dr. Hotze at the...God and Government, and the current political situation in America and around the world. Join Gary and Dr. Hotze at the upcoming Christian Patriots Rally in Houston on Sept 17, 2022. Click here for more information.]]>1337christianpatriotrally,garydemar,godandgovernment,politics,stevehotzefalse316fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/student-debt-and-loaves-and-fishes--63248358eda82a1c-411f-4c67-9c9f-47f6e62d34a9Wed, 31 Aug 2022 13:17:15 +0000Live By TruthPresident Biden recently announced that he was going to "spend" $500 billion to help the student debt crisis. This is nothing more than the next phase of the Democrats' disastrous economic policy in an attempt to buy votes in future elections. It's...1449biden,eighthcommandment,garydemar,inflation,loavesandfishes,pelosi,stanvangundy,studentloans,theftfalse315fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christian-professors-and-abortion--63248354031423fa-befe-4c50-8045-202e9f095a33Mon, 29 Aug 2022 12:42:14 +0000Live By TruthJust because someone teaches for a Christian university does not mean that they are orthodox. A recent article by a professor from a Christian college in California is a perfect example of this. Gary discusses this article and the author's claims...1263abortion,bible,christianeducation,college,exodus,fresnopacificuniversity,garydemar,oldtestamentfalse314fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nothing-new-under-the-prophetic-sun--632483785b7b7d7c-a5cc-4338-aba4-28babc5f6f59Fri, 26 Aug 2022 13:33:35 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a critic about his demand for using modern academic works to interpret the prophetic passages in the Bible. While there is nothing wrong with appealing to new scholarship, the fact remains that every new book that claims to find "new"...2201babylon,dispensationalism,endtimes,garydemar,isaiah13,lastdays,near,olivetdiscourse,persia,revelation,thisgeneration,timetextsfalse313fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-need-for-mediating-institutions--63248355By the Sweat of Our Brow]]>bcfe4871-7099-4256-8b88-8d98c5c657e5Wed, 24 Aug 2022 13:51:23 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses an article that appeared recently called "By the Sweat of Our Brow." One of the important concepts brought up by the article and analyzed in depth by another podcast (The Theology Pugcast) is the need for mediating institutions in a...By the Sweat of Our Brow]]>1637democracyinamerica,experts,firstthings,garydemar,government,mediatinginstitutions,sweatbrow,theologypugcastfalse312fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/big-government-and-small-citizens--6324837357bf0397-66f4-4fd1-a0b0-cc084c48cdbcMon, 22 Aug 2022 11:14:29 +0000Live By TruthGary answers a listener question about the tension between God's kingdom and man's kingdom. The two always seem to be at odds, but abandoning or ignoring the earthly authorities because of their persecution isn't the answer either. The tension is real...1742authority,constitution,godfather,godskingdom,government,manskingdom,stateandchurch,tyrannyfalse311fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/movieguide-and-worldviews--632483690dc05625-003d-4fca-8bef-e3fe093cfc51Fri, 19 Aug 2022 12:24:14 +0000Live By TruthGary interviews Dr. Ted Baehr about movies and his current work, as well as his own personal history with the film industry. Ted's company reviews and critiques nearly every movie that is released in light of the Christian worldview.1298christianity,entertainment,film,garydemar,maverick,movieguide,movies,tedbaehrfalse310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/american-history-with-bill-federer--63248371website here.]]>cdcacaae-a8d9-44c2-98ee-cf8aea7d8c1cWed, 17 Aug 2022 13:39:39 +0000Live By TruthGary interviews author and speaker Bill Federer on today's episode. Bill has written nearly two dozen books on America's Christian history and has documented all of it with original source material. He travels all around the country giving talks and...website here.]]>1240americanhistory,americanminute,billfederer,christianity,foundingfathers,garydemar,marshallfosterfalse309fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/using-taxes-as-a-political-weapon--63248383this article about R.J. Rushdoony's testimony against the Texas public schools.]]>7e1316c1-c381-4834-a7f0-dde4ac038ae0Mon, 15 Aug 2022 12:39:33 +0000Live By TruthThe announcement was recently made that the IRS would be adding 87,000 agents to its tax army. Gary reveals little knows information from the 1970s proving that the IRS has a long history of using its power to push social agendas, including education....this article about R.J. Rushdoony's testimony against the Texas public schools.]]>1935carteradministration,education,garydemar,garynorth,integration,irs,privateschools,publicschools,racism,remnantreview,rjrushdoony,taxesfalse308fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/using-the-bible-to-support-abortion--63248357recent article.]]>47c4f07d-f9ff-40f9-bf04-f5ff046d5c85Fri, 12 Aug 2022 14:03:57 +0000Live By TruthThree black elites have recently appealed to the Bible (sort of) to support their support of on-demand abortions. Al Sharpton, Whoppi Goldberg, and Stacey Abrams have all shown their biblical ignorance with public comments, yet undiscerning voters eat...recent article.]]>1593abortion,alsharpton,bible,garydemar,margaretsanger,staceyabrams,whoppigoldbergfalse307fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-monumental-shift--6324836554f098ad-cb76-419d-af3a-b00fb8fbe448Wed, 10 Aug 2022 11:22:42 +0000Live By TruthGary interviews Kirk Cameron briefly about the influence of Marshall Foster and the application of the biblical worldview to all of life. Our view of history matters and affects how we live in the present. Christians must know their biblical history,...718eschatology,garydemar,kirkcameron,leftbehind,marshallfoster,monumentalfalse306fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-failure-of-christian-socialism--63248303Christian Economics in One Lesson.]]>a2a618f8-9d88-4390-a78f-3814f2c7c7bbMon, 08 Aug 2022 10:49:57 +0000Live By TruthThe recent passing of Ronald Sider is an opportunity for Gary to tell the sad history of Christian socialism in America. Acts 4-5 is often appealed to as an example of this, but as Gary points out, it was 1) voluntary, and 2) tied to the coming...Christian Economics in One Lesson.]]>1929acts45,christiansocialism,davidchilton,economics,garydemar,givingawayland,productivechristiansguiltmanip,richchristiansageofhunger,ronsiderfalse305fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-end-of-what-age--63248381Last Days Madness.]]>6b99f913-6778-4282-aa95-894911a0d7baFri, 05 Aug 2022 13:28:57 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses Dr. Michael Brown's recent article, "What Does the Bible Say About the End of the Age?" At the end of his article, Dr. Brown lists several points as a summary of his view and Gary responds to them with Scripture and first century...Last Days Madness.]]>2499actsoftheapostles,drmichaelbrown,endoftheage,endtimes,garydemar,lastdays,newtestament,premillennialismfalse304fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-anti-morality-of-abortion--63248367Restoring the Foundation of Civilization.]]>d4299e47-531d-4f80-bd31-d7cc2cc6b172Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:30:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses recent comments coming from rabid pro-abortionists about their dissatisfaction with the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision in June. Abortion advocates have no logical, scientific, or moral leg to stand on, yet they still can't stop running...Restoring the Foundation of Civilization.]]>1795abortion,evolution,jimharbaugh,morality,murder,universityofmichiganfalse303fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inflation-and-revelation-6--63248375fcbb1a04-c2aa-4e86-8553-7beebb03e1adMon, 01 Aug 2022 10:30:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses an economic statement made by a seminary professor surrounding economics and Revelation 6. This professor said that inflation will be much worse during what he believes is a future "great tribulation." Gary responds to both the economic...1289bibleprophecy,economics,famine,inflation,mastersseminary,oldtestament,revelation6,scarcityfalse302fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-storyteller-of-america-s-christian-history--63248350World History Institute.]]>d4422895-ac4a-4841-a996-91d9b4c33adfFri, 29 Jul 2022 10:30:00 +0000Live By TruthMarshall Foster (1945-2022) is the topic of conversation today. Marshall died on July 22, 2022 from pancreatic cancer. Gary relates a few of his own memories of Marshall and how he was instrumental in the beginnings of American Vision. Marshall was a...World History Institute.]]>1288garydemar,kirkcameron,marshallfoster,storiesofamericashistory,worldhistoryinstitutefalse301fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/churches-and-worldview-issues--63248368here. Get Gary's book, Thinking Straight in a Crooked World.]]>6a9c9ab6-d210-4db6-b14e-57bf5aa07aa2Wed, 27 Jul 2022 10:30:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses several recent instances of Christians not being able to answer basic challenges to a biblical worldview. The Bible speaks about all of life, not only how to go to heaven or how to pray. God's law lays out the rules for society and how...here. Get Gary's book, Thinking Straight in a Crooked World.]]>1284abortion,biblicalworldview,darwinism,garydemar,godslaw,homosexuality,libsoftiktok,pushingtheantithesisfalse300fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/america-is-not-a-christian-nation--63248379Bonhoeffer's Theory of Stupidity. ]]>0074e243-01cf-4127-b989-5c2ae3dc9ec0Mon, 25 Jul 2022 12:18:38 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a Facebook commenter who claimed America was not founded as a Christian nation. The commenter uses the phrase from the Treaty of Tripoli in 1797 to make his case. His use is nothing new and it is both revisionist history and taken out...Bonhoeffer's Theory of Stupidity. ]]>1488america,americanvision,christianity,christiannation,foundingfathers,garydemar,treatyoftripolifalse299fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-five-point-covenant--63248352e2d54fab-a3cf-424f-81f9-7fa5e566b28dFri, 22 Jul 2022 12:20:56 +0000Live By TruthIn this rebroadcast, Gary DeMar sits down with the late Dr. Gary North for a discussion about the 5-point covenant model. Dr. North shows that the covenant is unavoidable and always flows out from the very first point: "Who's in Charge?" Every area of...1273covenant,ethics,fivepoint,garydemar,garynorth,sutton,theonomyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-about-the-church-ages--6324836151addbc9-aee8-4678-8f5d-b2d3aa9e8d49Wed, 20 Jul 2022 11:57:59 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the concept of "church ages" and what the letters to the seven churches in Revelation 2 and 3 represent. Are we in the "last age," the Laodicean age? Or could the text simply mean what it says and be referring to seven historical...1199churchages,dispensationalism,gardemar,laodicea,rapture,revelation2and3false298fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-the-founders-believed--63248307016b5ce5-59a4-449d-a61c-369e5a56f0c7Mon, 18 Jul 2022 11:57:17 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a statement from Hawaiian Sen. Mazie Hirono claiming that we have no idea what the Founding Fathers believed. Sen. Hirono is trying to reinterpret the Constitution for her own purposes and wants to disregard the thousands and...1495constitution,education,federalistpapers,foundingfathers,liberty,maziehirono,slaveryfalse297fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/evolution-is-a-religion--632483953d78df6d-146b-415c-81c7-c3e2618f89c3Fri, 15 Jul 2022 13:55:07 +0000Live By TruthGary shows how to force unbelievers to live consistently with their stated anti-God beliefs. This is the wedge of apologetics known as presuppositionalism. Using Proverbs 26:4-5 as his text, Gary shows that 1) evolution is a religion, and 2) it cannot...2565evolution,naturalselection,presuppositionalism,proverbs26,religionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/daniel-12-and-the-resurrection--63248370 The Handwriting on the Wall.  Click here for Ken Gentry's article on this topic.]]>ac4ca43e-d95c-4366-9db7-eb0578c22271Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:16:38 +0000Live By TruthGary answers a listener question about Daniel 12 and the resurrection of the dead. Connecting various verses and passages from the Old and New Testaments, Gary shows that once again, the Bible is its own best interpreter. We must be careful to not... The Handwriting on the Wall.  Click here for Ken Gentry's article on this topic.]]>1459actsoftheapostles,confessions,creeds,daniel12,endtimes,israel,lastdays,newtestament,oldtestament,paul,peter,resurrectionfalse296fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-martyrdom-of-antipas--6324839075f45411-25de-4d31-a4d0-d7fdd9ac374aMon, 11 Jul 2022 13:06:07 +0000Live By TruthGary answers a listener question about the supposed historical fact that Antipas (mentioned in Revelation 2:13) was martyred in the mid-90s AD under Domitian. If true, this would mean the book of Revelation was written after the destruction of the...1874ad70,ad95,antipas,bookofrevelation,domitian,patmos,preterist,revelationfalse295fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dobbs-and-what-comes-next--632483922a2dd89a-0c75-4c30-8d32-f31f33b9e7d5Fri, 08 Jul 2022 10:30:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the recent Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v Wade and what it means and what comes next. Christians must be involved in every area of life—from womb to tomb—and be ready to give both spiritual and physical help where it's needed....1529abortion,constitution,dobbs,lifeanddeath,roevwade,states,supremecourtfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-founding-of-america--632483126f4167cd-081f-4926-bb8d-b53b89853d1bWed, 06 Jul 2022 12:05:35 +0000Live By TruthEvery Fourth of July, we celebrate the "birth of the United States," but this is not quite accurate. The nation of America was born much earlier in the colonies. Thirteen colonies with independent governments and intact constitutions were operating in...17201619,1776,birthofamerica,colonies,declarationofindependence,foundingofamerica,gettysburgaddress,socialism,unitedstatesfalse293fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-church-and-the-ekklesia--632483564981b851-592e-4db0-99fc-a8ff58e94994Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary answers a listener question about the word "church" and how it is used by the Bible and interpreters over the years. Is God "doing something new" in the New Testament, or is He fulfilling exactly what He promised in the Old Testament? Was God's...1736church,dispensationalism,ekklesia,garydemar,israel,kingjamesbible,newtestament,translation,williamtyndalefalse292fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/electric-cars-and-government-intervention--63248382f24bfb45-5499-4553-bf17-cc9c71231aa5Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses electric cars and the current administration's love affair with making political laws influenced by climate change. There is much to like about the EV industry, but there is also much to be addressed and figured out before EV can...2053batteries,biden,chargingstations,climatechange,electriccars,elonmusk,ev,garydemar,teslafalse291fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/persecution-and-persistence--6324831914be3b0e-bc61-4e5e-b91c-ac0022742304Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses how Paul and the apostles approached promised persecution and tribulation during their own lifetimes and ministries. Paul was told that chains awaited him in Jerusalem, yet he went anyway. Persecution may await us as well, but we are...19862peter3,acts,apostlepaul,caleb,endoftheworld,firstcentury,giants,gospels,persecution,promisedland,rahabfalse290fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-christians-are-preterists--63248388fc8aa29c-e7e5-48fe-8d08-de858f64b43aFri, 24 Jun 2022 12:32:52 +0000Live By TruthWhat’s the difference between eschatology and Bible prophecy? Does it make a difference what view you take in relation to future things? Gary talks about his experience sitting down with a seminary class and discussing various views on biblical...1568dispensationalism,endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,lastdays,rapture,seminaryfalse84fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/responding-to-critics--632483933909c7ac-498d-4603-bc16-5e20913e3b51Wed, 22 Jun 2022 13:05:32 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to two individuals critical of his own eschatological view and points out that preterism is the only position that takes the Bible text literally. Letting the Bible interpret itself can never yield any of the Rapture positions, despite...1469dispensational,endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,lastdays,prewrath,rapture,scoffersfalse289fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-fear-of-the-future--63248386fcce4c31-ba1d-4918-aafb-4dbe2386d202Fri, 17 Jun 2022 14:10:16 +0000Live By TruthGary answers several questions from a listener who is fearful and anxious about the world based on what local pastors are preaching and teaching about the "end times." The events they are claiming are for today happened in the first century and...1931anxiety,endtimes,eschatology,falseprophets,lastdays,pandemic,pestilence,redheiferfalse288fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eschatology-in-mexico--6324831824ce4589-ef3b-4887-b8e0-8de96857da3eWed, 15 Jun 2022 14:21:53 +0000Live By TruthGary recently returned from a Pastor's Conference in Mexico, where he spoke to a hundred pastors or so about eschatology. On today's podcast, Gary discusses his travel to and from Mexico, his experiences while he was there, and his takeaways from...1824biblicalworldview,chiapas,eschatology,mexico,pastorsfalse287fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everyone-has-a-worldview--63248387de48b01a-ec81-453d-8331-87ac040d3645Mon, 13 Jun 2022 10:30:00 +0000Live By TruthIn this second part of his interview with David Vaughn, Gary discusses worldviews and their importance. Everyone, regardless of religious belief or lack thereof, has a worldview. Facts do not self-interpret; facts are interpreted by people and all...1467apologetics,barna,biblical,davidvaughn,garydemarfalse286fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reclaiming-the-moral-center--6324839618847fc0-34e9-4b11-a62e-50e09f5853cbFri, 10 Jun 2022 14:29:03 +0000Live By TruthGary is interviewed by David Vaughn on his radio show, Worldview Matters. Gary and David discuss two big topics currently in the media: abortion and mass shootings. Gary points out that every moral argument requires a foundational system and that the...1521abortion,davidvaughn,garydemar,massshootings,morality,secondamendmentfalse285fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/revelation-20-and-the-thousand-years--63248330e4721314-ff49-49f3-9e27-2ca28f07a657Wed, 08 Jun 2022 12:34:10 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses Revelation 20 and the enduring topic of the thousand years and the various millennial positions found among Christians. None of the positions base their view explicitly on the small amount of information found in Revelation 20, which...1708endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,lastdays,millennium,revelation20false103fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-lawlessness--63248384c41ce663-b9b1-4ccb-b9f4-2313159836dbMon, 06 Jun 2022 11:53:58 +0000Live By TruthGary answers a listener question about 2 Thessalonians 2 and the man of lawlessness. Understanding Paul's second letter to the Thessalonians must be interpreted through the events of his first letter. Finding the rapture, the Roman Catholic church, or...16602thess2,antichrist,endtimes,garydemar,lastdays,manoflawlessness,paul,rapture,thessaloniansfalse284fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-two-witnesses--63248398ef806c34-2115-485d-b8ab-c0b09254fc28Fri, 03 Jun 2022 12:45:49 +0000Live By TruthGary answers a listener question about the two witnesses from Revelation 11. Are these actual people, or groups of people, or something else? There is of course an Old Testament applicability to these witnesses and we must not ignore the OT...1287elijah,garydemar,lawandprophets,moses,paul,peter,revelation11,twowitnessesfalse283fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abortion-and-church-and-state--6324838962a35918-436d-4271-93e0-4c54e646226aWed, 01 Jun 2022 13:11:45 +0000Live By TruthAbortion issues are continuing to polarize the national news stories. Nancy Pelosi was even barred from taking Communion by a church leader because of her public support of abortion. It is causing many media figures to say very dumb things, but is...1479abortion,aoc,churchandstate,firstamendment,jessejackson,nancypelosi,whoppigoldbergfalse282fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christian-insurrectionists--63248338 Part One and Part Two]]>ca08eb6a-929e-4696-a6cc-2c5712a9a8e4Fri, 27 May 2022 01:15:36 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a message from a pastor in Tennessee threatening civil disobedience. There are many paths available to American Christians, but taking up arms should not be one of them. Anti-Christian ideologies are self-defeating and we are... Part One and Part Two]]>1352arms,civildisobedience,garydemar,greglocke,insurrection,michaelbrownfalse281fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-flesh-shall-be-saved--6324839196f0e665-39f5-4af7-a713-30a8a85e8cecWed, 25 May 2022 17:54:08 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a recent article that discusses Matthew 24:22. "Unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect’s sake those days will be shortened." The article claims this is referring to all people on earth, but Gary...1210ad70,allflesh,allpeople,endtimes,garydemar,israel,jerusalem,lastdays,matthew24,tribulationfalse280fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stick-to-your-knitting--63248397762a4087-21ef-496d-a8d9-fb0c93e434e4Mon, 23 May 2022 13:17:58 +0000Live By TruthGary is interviewed by Pastor Uri Brito about various topics and experiences he has had over more than 40 years in ministry. The two discuss Dr. Gary North, eschatology and many other subjects over the course of a half-hour conversation.1910americanvision,dispensationalism,endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,garynorth,rapture,uribritofalse279fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-agenda-of-education--6324838088f576b9-419c-444e-a087-bb17b718f7f7Fri, 20 May 2022 12:41:54 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a recent media screed about the 'racist' nature of homeschooling. The article uses actor Kirk Cameron as an example, which is uninformed at best, dishonest at worst. All education is driven by someone else's agenda. No curriculum is...1348education,garydemar,homeschooling,kirkcameron,publicschoolsfalse278fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/witnesses-and-disciples--63248346e86a99ce-0aac-4f25-8f44-66094629aebeWed, 18 May 2022 11:34:19 +0000Live By TruthGary answers a listener question about the difference between sending the disciples out to the "lost sheep of Israel" in Matthew 10 and the "Great Commission" in Matthew 28. Are they the same thing? Are they different? How?1080disciple,garydemar,greatcommission,israelseschatology,matthew10,matthew24,matthew28,witnessfalse277fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-there-contradictions-in-the-bible--6324839453452199-ef76-4d20-b30e-57d60251978eMon, 16 May 2022 12:27:11 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a few "contradictions" commonly pointed out by critics. These textual "issues" seem to be difficult on the surface, but a bit of deeper reading makes it obvious that these "problems" with the Biblical text are not really problems at...1838bibleprophecy,biblicalcontradictions,eyewitnesses,garydemar,gospels,hermeneutics,judas,luke,theologyfalse276fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cleansing-the-entire-temple--63248364b2a79217-a994-43c2-aee5-91b1bd429be9Fri, 13 May 2022 12:59:18 +0000Live By TruthThe Gospel of Matthew must be read in the context of the first century and not the 21st. Beginning in Matthew 10, Gary walks through Matthew pointing out the important passages that relate to preaching the Gospel and the impending judgment awaiting...1984ad70,endtimes,eschatology,firstcentury,garydemar,gospel,judgment,lastdays,matthewfalse275fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-study-bible-prophecy-anyway--6324869008462107-0d38-48db-bca9-5cd0696058a4Wed, 11 May 2022 12:58:28 +0000Live By TruthIn a recent talk given in Huntsville, Alabama, Gary discusses why he spends so much time talking about Bible prophecy. Many think it is a divisive topic (which it is) and that we shouldn't waste time on it to avoid dividing Christians. However, many...1423bibleprophecy,catholicchurch,endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,israel,lastdays,rapture,russia,ukrainefalse274fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-re-in-good-company--63248698ca6a159d-a247-4c14-985a-cd11c0ec4e05Mon, 09 May 2022 13:14:05 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a recent video and emails he has received that were critical of his views on Matthew 24. Gary points out (again) that the these critical views are 1) nothing new, and 2) have been refuted hundreds of times by commentators writing...1596bibleprophecy,daniel12,dispensationalism,endtimes,garydemar,mathew24,ntwright,preterism,resurrection,revelationfalse273fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/terms-that-shut-down-debate--6324870013b101e0-202f-49ff-9f2c-9c26344132c0Fri, 06 May 2022 12:53:00 +0000Live By TruthGary concludes his interview with Chris Arnzen on "Iron Sharpens Iron." Gary answers a question about 1 Thessalonians 4 and encourages Christians to be educated beyond "buzz words" that tend to shut down discussion, words like "Calvinism,"...1150christianhistory,churchandstate,constitution,eschatology,firstamendment,garydemar,postmillennialism,rapturefalse272fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tradition-and-biblical-literacy--63248693943ef0b1-5d70-45cf-8771-4eee15eeaed4Wed, 04 May 2022 13:59:16 +0000Live By TruthIn this first part of two, Gary is interviewed by Chris Arnzen on the "Iron Sharpens Iron" radio program about biblical understanding and denominational traditions. Many modern Christians seem to believe only what they have heard, but rarely know what...1698chrisarnzen,dispensationalism,garydemar,hermeneutics,lastdays,rapture,reformed,traditionfalse271fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-moral-context-to-everything--63248696769a4f00-f92d-40bf-8683-ec1c0a784806Mon, 02 May 2022 12:38:28 +0000Live By TruthPolitical battles around the country are focusing on schools, the Bible, and prayer. Critics want the Bible and prayer removed from schools, yet also want other things added. Everyone has an agenda and seek to impose their view of the world on others....1119bible,constitution,education,florida,garydemar,politics,prayer,religion,schools,supremecourtfalse270fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/four-views-of-revelation--632487105509c1e6-a26e-4923-b269-210837f9b61bFri, 29 Apr 2022 10:31:03 +0000Live By TruthGary briefly discusses the four major interpretive approaches to the book of Revelation. Futurism, Historicism, Idealism, and Preterism have all been promoted—to greater and lesser degrees—throughout church history. What others have believed in the...1224catholicchurch,fourviews,futurism,garydemar,historicism,idealism,pope,preterism,protestants,revelationfalse269fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-just-not-there--63248706bb8fba91-6852-4ca6-995a-6b1bb3754f0dWed, 27 Apr 2022 12:19:57 +0000Live By TruthGary begins a short lesson on the four views of the book of Revelation. He begins with the most popular: futurism. The vast majority of futurists are premillennial and dispensational as well. A recurring problem with this view is that the dependent...121770weeks,babylon,captivity,daniel,dispensationalism,garydemar,jubilee,premillennial,rapture,revelationfalse268fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/down-the-memory-hole--63248694c6118673-c74f-4e01-8898-be6dc7ef5529Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:51:42 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses recent news articles and events that have been flushed by the liberal media because they don't fit the narrative. It's not just a right-wing conspiracy anymore. The divide and the lack of objectivity in the mainstream media is becoming...1371garydemar,lasvegasshooter,left,media,memoryhole,paradedriver,propaganda,subwayshooterfalse267fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/audience-relevance-and-time-indicators--632487019f755066-ff13-4a50-8956-37de06a879a0Fri, 22 Apr 2022 12:05:49 +0000Live By TruthGary begins to discuss the book of Revelation and points out important details that most modern Christians dismiss. Although the Bible is written FOR us, it wasn't written TO us. The vast majority of the New Testament is recording historical events...1830endtimes,garydemar,lastdays,near,newtestament,rapture,revelation,shortlyfalse266fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-introduction-to-biblical-hermeneutics--6324870599bd1b36-77cc-4b24-91d5-65a65b86a13bWed, 20 Apr 2022 11:47:34 +0000Live By TruthHermeneutics is the art and practice of interpretation. We use hermeneutics every day whether we realize it or not. We interpret not only the words people say, but how they say them and in what context. Understanding the Bible requires the same...1749bibleinterpretation,garydemar,hermeneutics,kingdom,matthew24,revelationfalse265fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/biden-s-resignation-and-bible-prophecy--63248713article here.]]>e173f804-252c-4deb-b81a-d0e2f3433d80Mon, 18 Apr 2022 16:02:03 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a recent article written by Scott Lively on WorldNetDaily. In the article, Lively bolsters his political views about the Biden presidency by speculating about Russia, Ukraine, and sensational interpretations of Bible prophecy. Gary...article here.]]>1470biden,democrats,endtimes,garydemar,greatreset,harris,lastdays,obama,scottlively,worldnetdailyfalse264fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-goes-with-you--6324871670c55037-36c0-460a-83d3-093bffb65d6bFri, 15 Apr 2022 12:52:05 +0000Live By TruthGod created the world and established its boundaries and rules for living in every area of life. The justice system we have today was at some time largely based on biblical law. The laws that are being overturned today for the most part are laws that...15332timothy3,apostlepaul,bible,christianculture,garydemar,israel,jerusalem,restoringthefoundationofcivili,truthfalse263fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/their-folly-will-be-evident--6324869717c8b45c-bdd7-4509-a314-b3c4bf950f9cWed, 13 Apr 2022 13:14:59 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses 2 Timothy 3 and the full meaning of Paul's letter. Just as Jannes and Jambres are historical footnotes and the Church continues to exist, so shall today's enemies of the Gospel come to be forgotten and inconsequential. This is Part One...1341christianity,church,egypt,exodus,folly,garydemar,gospel,jannesjambres,paul,progress,timothyfalse262fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-ve-heard-it-said--63248692Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths. Christians and churches are often paralyzed into inactivity in political and cultural battles because they believe the Bible tells them not to be involved. God expects His people to bring truth to bear on every topic and activity in His world. Sin effects every area of life and needs the revelation of biblical truth.]]>38d2cc86-3513-4f40-8949-b3ac9f628d4dMon, 11 Apr 2022 13:31:23 +0000Live By TruthGary summarizes more than a dozen common misunderstandings from his book, https://store.americanvision.org/products/myths-lies-and-half-truths. Christians and churches are often paralyzed into inactivity in political and cultural battles because they...Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths. Christians and churches are often paralyzed into inactivity in political and cultural battles because they believe the Bible tells them not to be involved. God expects His people to bring truth to bear on every topic and activity in His world. Sin effects every area of life and needs the revelation of biblical truth.]]>2231bibleprophecy,church,eschatology,garydemar,mythslieshalftruths,politics,rapture,sermononthemount,youvehearditsaidfalse261fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christians-must-be-involved--6324870705c53eab-d839-46f1-b57e-6cc33af5e37aFri, 08 Apr 2022 11:30:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses Acts 16, where Paul appeals to his Roman citizenship to further his Gospel ministry. Being a Christian has real-world implications and we must be aware of these in order to be prepared in every situation. Gary wrote a book called Myths,...1987acts16,apostlepaul,involvement,mythslieshalftruths,politicsfalse260fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-push-the-antithesis--63248703fb1e3354-bee3-48b1-9d39-4a627b108e47Wed, 06 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary answers questions from audience members about the Christian worldview. He begins by briefly discussing an article written in the Yale Law Review in 1979 by Arthur Leff. In the article, Leff laments the fact that his atheism can't account for...1625apologetics,arthurleff,atheism,christianworldview,collision,dawkins,hitchens,pushingtheantithesisfalse259fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-matter-all-that-matters--632487123fe34f88-0463-4689-a601-ce86c1e5621cMon, 04 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000Live By TruthA materialistic worldview has limits. Matter isn't and can't be all that matters. Evolutionists and materialists will rarely admit to this intellectual, ethical, and moral failing in their assumptions, so in this talk, Gary points out the problems for...1561apologetics,evolution,garydemar,greatdebate,lawsoflogic,materialismfalse258fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/smuggling-wheelbarrows--632487088e3d2d65-3a34-46ff-ba64-7d37df2ed1daFri, 01 Apr 2022 13:01:24 +0000Live By TruthGary continues his talk on the Christian worldview. He discusses the concept of "borrowed capital," or how non-Christians steal morality and ethics from Christians in order to argue against them. Only Christianity provides the moral and ethical...1521apologetics,borrowedcapital,christianity,evolution,garydemar,presuppositionalfalse257fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/turning-the-world-upside-down--6324869584f384ed-dec2-46ab-a49a-2bb7375f7e87Wed, 30 Mar 2022 12:28:43 +0000Live By TruthThe Gospel of Jesus was "a stumbling block to the Jews and foolishness to the Gentiles" (1 Corinthians 1:23). Despite being in the cultural minority, the early church "turned the world upside down" (Acts 17:6). Gary discusses the Christian worldview,...1838christianity,foolishness,garydemar,gospel,gospelofjesus,harvard,worldchangers,yalefalse256fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-heavens-will-be-shaken--63248717f86975cb-391e-4408-96d4-81df7c43a466Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:43:25 +0000Live By TruthGary answers a listener question regarding Matthew 24:29-31. Did stars fall from the sky and did the angels gather the elect in AD 70? If so, how? When interpreting Scripture, we must not let the events change the time. If a particular event doesn't...1937ad70,endtimes,fourwinds,garydemar,gatheringtheelect,heavensshaken,moonwillbedark,olivetdiscourse,rapture,starswillfallfalse255fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/presuppositional-apologetics-in-action--63248714Collision: Through New Eyes here Listen to the original Great Debate here]]>1f5b29d4-fd9b-4834-b27d-cff474cb6ee0Fri, 25 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000Live By TruthA new series of video podcasts are available from Darren Doane featuring much unused footage from the film, Collision. Doug Wilson and Christopher Hitchens debated the question "Is Christianity Good for the World" and the two keep it very entertaining...Collision: Through New Eyes here Listen to the original Great Debate here]]>899apologetics,atheism,bahnsen,christopherhitchens,collision,dougwilson,greatdebatefalse254fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-appointed-time--632487292e3dd63e-1201-4939-b181-70c1101ed3deWed, 23 Mar 2022 12:33:28 +0000Live By TruthGary completes his lessons on Mark 13. The audience and time context of the Olivet Discourse must not be ignored. The events described were set in a first century context and involve first century technologies. The cosmic language is describing...1884ad70,endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,jerusalem,mark13,matthew24,olivetdiscourse,rcsproulfalse253fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-house-will-be-left-desolate--632487310413856f-f060-47fa-8a54-364a54f06949Mon, 21 Mar 2022 12:45:35 +0000Live By TruthIn the second part of his lesson on Mark 13, Gary discusses the text of Mark 13 and Matthew 24 and compares them to events in the book of Acts. Everything Jesus said would happen in the Olivet Discourse did happen just as He said it would in the...1368ad70,eschatology,firstcentury,garydemar,mark13,matthew24,olivetdiscourse,rebuilttemplefalse252fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-philosopher-kings-of-d-c--63248732849da42a-0511-445b-ac29-5e1fa478c180Fri, 18 Mar 2022 13:08:04 +0000Live By TruthBernie Sanders is back in the news, this time decrying the super-yacht industry. Once again, his answer is to tax the rich even more. Forgetting all of the economic and employment advantages the luxury industry creates, Sanders relies on envy and...870berniesanders,elite,garydemar,luxury,philosopherkings,rich,socialist,tax,washingtondc,yachtsfalse251fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mark-13-and-fulfilled-prophecy--63248718197135c1-1062-4ea3-afb6-5d4cacf81ba0Wed, 16 Mar 2022 13:12:42 +0000Live By TruthGary continues his first talk on Mark 13. If the events spoken of by Jesus in the Olivet Discourse (Mark 13, Matthew 24, Luke 21) have been fulfilled, does that mean they have no relevance to today? Does fulfilled prophecy have any significance after...1359christopherhitchens,dispensationalism,dougwilson,endtimes,fulfilledprophecy,garydemar,mark13,olivetdiscourse,rapturefalse250fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/using-the-bible-to-interpret-bible-prophecy--63248733e9fdab8f-7801-4db7-8633-8f1edaa075e0Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:10:18 +0000Live By TruthIn this first part of a lesson Gary gave on Mark 13, he discusses the hermeneutics (the method of interpreting) of Bible prophecy. Too often, the Bible's plain language is said to mean something else and events spoken of as ancient events are said to...1584bible,endtimes,esther,ezekiel,ezra,hermeneutics,mark13,matthew24,olivetdiscourse,rapture,russiafalse249fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/neron-kaisar-and-666--6324872025667084-be5f-4a60-a03f-3d93676092e8Fri, 11 Mar 2022 14:27:51 +0000Live By TruthGary answers a listener question about the manuscript differences on Revelation 13 and the "number of the beast." Why does it appear as 616 in some and 666 in others? Does this refer to Nero Caesar, or is it some other cryptic message about someone in...1118616,666,garydemar,landbeast,michaelheiser,nero,numberofthebeast,revelation13,seabeast,solomonfalse248fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-bahnsen-trilogy-of-apologetics--63248702https://store.americanvision.org/a/bundles/bahnsen-trilogy-2yt0]]>dacca29f-909a-4198-ad12-73f53964583cWed, 09 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary is interviewed by his friend Jerry Bowyer on his own podcast, Meeting of Minds. Jerry and Gary discuss presuppositional apologetics and Dr. Greg Bahnsen and the trio of his books recently published by American Vision. These three books are...https://store.americanvision.org/a/bundles/bahnsen-trilogy-2yt0]]>1264apologetics,gregbahnsen,jerrybowyer,presuppositional,thinkinggodsthoughtfalse247fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wheat-and-the-tares--6324872839f6cc72-73fe-4309-92fd-331a757d3216Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:09:55 +0000Live By TruthIn this final part of his response to the Michael Brown debate, Gary discusses Jesus' parable of the wheat and the tares in Matthew 13. Who persecuted Jesus’ disciples in the book of Acts? Mostly the religious leaders. The Jews either did it directly...876firstcentury,garydemar,jews,michaelbrown,parable,persecution,romans,tribulation,wheatandtaresfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/end-of-the-world-or-the-age--632487541dc78885-2b31-4701-86c5-1f071dd2b4daFri, 04 Mar 2022 13:59:54 +0000Live By TruthWhat age or time-period was about to come to an end when Jesus’ disciples asked about "the end of the age" in Matthew 24:3? The end of the old covenant age was on the horizon with the ministry of Jesus. He was the ultimate temple (John 2:19),...866ad70,age,firstcentury,garydemar,lastdays,matthew24,michaelbrown,temple,worldfalse245fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/condemning-this-generation--632487556e2f544a-9b1f-4356-b365-98a518aa675bWed, 02 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000Live By TruthThis is the second part of Gary’s response to the online debate he had with Dr. Michael Brown about Matthew 24. What did Jesus mean when He said “This generation shall not pass away until all these things take place”? Futurists like Dr. Brown...1105debate,endtimes,eschatology,firstcentury,garydemar,lastdays,matthew24,michaelbrown,thisgenerationfalse244fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/israel-s-greater-tribulation--63248747https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2BzbL7kMoY.]]>7d1ca7a0-73cf-478f-9c92-8f036d8d1008Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:16:17 +0000Live By TruthGary recently debated Dr. Michael Brown online about Matthew 24. Since not every issue and point can be fully addressed in an hour-long debate, Gary decided to record several follow-up podcasts about the debate in general, and Matthew 24 specifically....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2BzbL7kMoY.]]>1759ad70,debate,garydemar,greattribulation,holocaust,matthew24,michaelbrown,tribulationfalse243fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/russia-in-ezekiel-38-39--63248719article here.]]>42d77ea3-c993-4209-8cfb-f294b40bc131Fri, 25 Feb 2022 13:37:10 +0000Live By TruthA recent article on Crosswalk.com states the following: "Many wonder if Russia will have any part to play in the last days? The answer is a resounding 'yes.' We find the answer in Ezekiel 38-39." Gary responds to the article and the assumption that...article here.]]>1438esther,ezekiel3839,ezra,israel,putin,rosh,russia,ukrainefalse242fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-thief-and-the-tyrant--63248744b0fcd314-d392-4386-a449-b4cdd604e6f4Wed, 23 Feb 2022 13:00:00 +0000Live By TruthDo Christians have a responsibility to obey the government in every and all situations? What about the jab and the hot-button topic of pandemic response? Gary responds to recent comments made on the "Ask N.T. Wright Anything" podcast about the shot...1785civildisobedience,government,jab,newtestament,ntwright,pandemic,vaccinefalse241fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-gospel-and-the-world--6324874603683baa-ca60-431b-b045-cf26e3ca1a46Mon, 21 Feb 2022 13:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a recent podcast from pastor John Piper about the gospel going to the world. 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Jesus Himself is the true temple and...1272ad70,endtimes,firstcentury,garydemar,israel,jews,lastdays,rebuilttemple,worshipfalse239fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prophetic-chronological-snobbery--63248763https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaNOyH5i33s]]>6274d723-0bab-463d-ac06-9fe233e319d0Wed, 16 Feb 2022 14:52:34 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a video sent from a listener by Allen Parr about five signs that "prove" we are living in the end times. It's standard dispensational stuff for the most part, all of which has been dealt with on the podcast before. But several points...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaNOyH5i33s]]>2069allenparr,davidreagan,endtimes,ethnos,lastdays,signs,technologyfalse238fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-bible-is-a-textbook-on-life--632487516d22b52c-aa6f-4dfb-afe3-a62088a3a382Mon, 14 Feb 2022 13:58:48 +0000Live By TruthYou've heard people claim that the Bible is not a textbook on particular topics. While that's generally true, the Bible is a book about all of life. Everything that it speaks of is useful and true for all times and all people. Humanity needs special...2022bible,calbeisner,christianuniversity,education,environment,garynorth,lockdown,resources,technologyfalse237fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-takes-time--63248734676f670a-9e1c-45c3-a13c-c06ba4266f0eFri, 11 Feb 2022 15:24:22 +0000Live By TruthIn this second part of the interview between Dr. Gary North and Cal Beisner, the discussion turns to long-term and short-term views. A long-term victorious outlook will yield much different results than a short-term pessimistic outlook. Thinking...2195apocalypse,calbeisner,climate,earth,environment,garynorth,paulehrlich,populationbomb,resourcesfalse236fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/betting-on-the-future--6324876164c6e5fd-7ddd-4e81-8e8d-6239e56f2912Wed, 09 Feb 2022 14:08:16 +0000Live By TruthThe first part of an interview between Gary North and Cal Beisner about worldviews and how they influence everything, including environmental issues. The Apocalyptic Environmentalists have been the majority voice in the media for decades. Cal and his...1651apocalypse,calbeisner,climate,earth,environment,garynorth,paulehrlich,populationbomb,resourcesfalse235fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-speech-and-christianity--63248768da794653-9828-4ee3-98d4-094a5a10515eMon, 07 Feb 2022 12:45:33 +0000Live By TruthFree speech continues to be a hot button topic. In this rebroadcast of a show from about a year ago, Gary discusses freedom, speech, and the Christian response. There’s a lot of talk about "free speech" these days. But is it really? Speech is not free...1113cancelculture,censorship,dougwilson,firstamendment,freespeechfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paul-and-the-near-eschaton--63248760a83a95f9-e913-4755-9a6d-04a11da1a132Fri, 04 Feb 2022 13:38:48 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a podcast episode where a biblical scholar reinterprets Paul as being purely "heavenly-minded." Claiming that Paul was convinced that a major eschatological event was in his future (especially in 1 Corinthians 7), the scholar believes...16751cor7,1corinthians,apostlepaul,firstcentury,garydemar,newtestament,taborfalse234fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockin-in-the-free-world--632487431c511100-0a9f-48de-b30c-2338bc5aeec8Wed, 02 Feb 2022 13:29:48 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the latest political nonsense being perpetuated by Neil Young and others in response to Joe Rogan's podcast. The music industry has long been a proponent of free-speech and using art to "question the narrative," but now that people like...1467covid,freespeech,garydemar,joerogan,jonimitchell,narrative,neilyoung,spotifyfalse233fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-year-of-jordan--63248764494a59b7-0882-478f-8398-34c78e45bf0dMon, 31 Jan 2022 13:40:47 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses several upcoming book projects in the works based around the biblical theological work of James Jordan. His approach to the Bible is sometimes referred to as "interpretive maximalism" and uses the Bible to interpret the Bible. While not...1239bible,garydemar,hermeneutics,jamesjordan,lawofthecovenant,matthew24,maximalism,revelation,scripturefalse232fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/buying-and-selling-and-the-mark--63248774https://youtu.be/B-KnKLU5osA]]>14c419d8-507d-4a63-ad88-973572906ee0Fri, 28 Jan 2022 14:34:55 +0000Live By TruthIn this final part of his response to a Ray Comfort video about modern technology and the "mark of the beast," Gary discusses using the Bible to interpret the Bible. Gary shows how the Bible makes the most sense when taken on its own terms, and not by...https://youtu.be/B-KnKLU5osA]]>1825buyingandselling,garydemar,markofthebeast,microchips,raycomfort,revelation13false231fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ray-comfort-and-luke-21--63248775https://youtu.be/B-KnKLU5osA]]>0f942d1b-3849-4a64-9a0b-8002f2bd9e54Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:22:01 +0000Live By TruthGary continues his response to a video by Ray Comfort about Bible prophecy. We must read the New Testament in context and in terms of what was already revealed in the Old Testament. The time was short for the original readers in the first century. The...https://youtu.be/B-KnKLU5osA]]>1209buyandsell,endtimes,garydemar,markofthebeast,microchips,olivetdiscourse,raycomfort,revelationfalse230fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ray-comfort-and-revelation-13--63248765https://youtu.be/B-KnKLU5osA]]>62664249-6f44-4557-bc64-9b45cfab6581Mon, 24 Jan 2022 15:41:41 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a recent video by Ray Comfort with Living Waters Ministries about microchips and the "mark of the beast." In this first part, Gary discusses the obsession with trying to tie the newspaper and modern technologies with Bible prophecy....https://youtu.be/B-KnKLU5osA]]>1235buyingandselling,garydemar,markofthebeast,raycomfort,revelation13false229fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/disobeying-lawfully-and-biblically--63248709b86f5672-3a31-4149-bf9e-47e6cf5a49baFri, 21 Jan 2022 15:52:01 +0000Live By TruthIn this final part of his civics presentation to a high school class, Gary discusses the issue of civil disobedience. Is it ever right for Christians to disobey a law or an edict of the government? What does the Constitution say? What does the Bible say?1301acts,apostlepaul,church,civildisobedience,garydemar,government,law,peter,separation,statefalse228fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-real-meaning-of-the-first-amendment--632487780224c195-b5cc-4d3d-8ade-262afdebae1fWed, 19 Jan 2022 14:52:51 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses the real meaning of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. One will search in vain for the phrase 'separation of church and state' despite the claims of many that this is what the First Amendment means. The amendment is a...988churchandstate,congress,firstamendment,garydemar,governmentfalse227fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/revealing-the-magic-tricks--6324877322b2072c-776a-42e8-8f12-6b4d7552aee7Mon, 17 Jan 2022 15:22:54 +0000Live By TruthIn this lesson given to a high school class, Gary reveals the debate and thought tricks used by unbelievers to support their unbelief. Christians must be aware of the mental trickery being used to identify and uncover the whole story and force the...1183apostlepaul,garydemar,judgenot,magic,newtestament,presuppositionsfalse226fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/now-what--63248767a89fd392-0e93-46c7-a211-658c4cb3d4b6Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:25:00 +0000Live By TruthGary concludes his interview with Dr. Gary North. Van Til and Rushdoony led the way. North and many others continued the research and writing in the 80s and 90s. The information exists and is easily accessible. Now it is up to the next generation(s)...2751garydemar,garynorth,genesisflood,mises,reformedtheology,rushdoonyfalse225fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-legacy-of-rushdoony--63248745010370e2-2007-4b8c-b9ab-ebe07ad7e3b6Wed, 12 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary interviews Dr. Gary North about his own personal history and how he came to know and be mentored by Dr. Rousas Rushdoony. North and Rushdoony heavily influenced 20th century theology with their voluminous books about a great deal of topics. The...2707garydemar,garynorth,genesisflood,mises,reformedtheology,rushdoonyfalse224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trust-the-science--632487494b9f8ffb-e1d4-4519-b2d4-a1d6f1fa7e0fMon, 10 Jan 2022 14:41:27 +0000Live By TruthThose who question climate and vaccine "science," are being labeled as "science-deniers" in the media. Science is all about questioning and doubting and only moves forward when this happens. Science as a whole can only be done in terms of a Christian...2001christianity,climate,garydemar,science,vaccinefalse223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/religion-is-inescapable--632487696d495b56-174b-4f02-a41c-684bc3770c1cFri, 07 Jan 2022 13:50:03 +0000Live By TruthIn this continuation of his first lecture given to a high school class, Gary points out that religion will always exist in society. If the biblical God is not recognized in a culture, something else will take His place. Even atheism is a religion,...2202church,civil,constitution,family,frenchrevolution,garydemar,governmentfalse222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/first-principles-in-any-debate--63248780e36fbcd6-1842-491f-adb7-b7a187d3e07dWed, 05 Jan 2022 13:43:35 +0000Live By TruthA great way to start the new year! This is the first part of a series of lectures Gary gave to a high school class last year. Beginning with foundational principles for any worldview, Gary forces the students to think about their own assumptions and...1477apologetics,christianity,churchandstate,epistemology,firstprinciples,garydemar,godandgovernment,government,jurisdiction,religionfalse221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reading-revelation-for-the-first-time--63248779478f981b-1f4a-476f-a309-699488786a2aMon, 03 Jan 2022 13:36:56 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses his new project: a commentary on the book of Revelation. Christians too often fail to take the context of the first century into consideration when reading Revelation and instead interpret it based on events in their own time. But how...1404ad70,americanvision,commentary,eschatology,firstcentury,garydemar,revelationfalse220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/expectancy-and-hope--63248753faf7bc2e-97b3-42ba-bc43-bc2c6543c71dFri, 31 Dec 2021 13:00:00 +0000Live By TruthA high level of expectancy fills the early pages and events of the New Testament Gospels. Herod, the Magi, Anna, Simeon, and "all of Jerusalem"—to name but a few—were all eager and expecting God to act. Thanks in part to the prophecies in Daniel and...1127advent,daniel,expectancy,garydemar,herod,hope,incarnation,jesus,magi,newyear,prophecyfalse219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/economics-in-the-first-century-part-two--63248784a43b1c9a-941e-4f61-8b8e-cf64cbfe4554Wed, 29 Dec 2021 14:43:10 +0000Live By TruthGary continues his interview with Jerry Bowyer. Many details given in the Gospels are extremely important for a proper interpretation of what Jesus said and did and why. These historical and cultural clues are often overlooked, but they add depth and...1790economics,garydemar,herod,jerrybowyer,makertakers,newtestamentfalse218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-maker-vs-the-takers-part-one--632487152b468f31-9e6e-42f2-8272-484cfd08f5ffMon, 27 Dec 2021 15:09:08 +0000Live By TruthIn this first part of his recent interview with author Jerry Bowyer, Gary discusses the economic and cultural arena of the first century. The Bible cannot be interpreted properly without a clear understanding of the times and customs of the people and...1993economics,firstcentury,garydemar,hermeneutics,jerrybowyer,makertakers,richyoungrulerfalse217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/commercializing-christmas-rebroadcast--63248721American Vision website.]]>a52bc68b-5e65-4ec1-8635-5481a8db7af3Fri, 24 Dec 2021 13:00:00 +0000Live By TruthToo much time and money, we hear, are spent on the public side of Christmas — the hustle and bustle of shopping, the lavish decorations, and the often insincere displays of seasonal piety. Meanwhile, the true spirit of Christmas gets left behind. Some...American Vision website.]]>940christianity,christmas,davidchilton,worldview,xmasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/teaching-and-learning-helps--63248756d5a68271-b57e-46b1-8433-a9fd8ccc87f6Wed, 22 Dec 2021 14:56:14 +0000Live By TruthGary answers a listener question about theological resources and courses to help a young pastor. Not everyone can attend or will benefit from seminary. Reading and teaching the Bible doesn't require a seminary education, although it is certainly...1581bible,catechism,christianity,creeds,education,history,preaching,reformation,seminary,teachingfalse216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/political-neutrality-as-a-power-tactic--63248770d7b64839-3bdb-4293-9557-09c9c681839cMon, 20 Dec 2021 15:31:34 +0000Live By TruthChristians continue to fall for the "neutrality" idea, by allowing leftists to set the terms of political debate and practice. Political commentator David French recently wrote articles that seem tactical on the surface, but reveal the deep problem of...1332christianity,culture,davidfrench,garydemar,tishharrisonwarrenfalse215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-generation-or-this-brood--6324877788782992-5209-4e9b-841a-e5b97d764a99Fri, 17 Dec 2021 14:26:52 +0000Live By TruthGary answers an interesting question that was submitted to another podcast. The question is tied to Jesus' words in Matthew 24 about "this generation" and the Pharisees as "brood of vipers" in Matthew 23. This question, which Gary had never heard...1758ad70,bibleprophecy,broodofvipers,eschatology,garydemar,matthew24,michaelheiser,preterism,temple,thisgenerationfalse214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/putting-government-in-its-place--63248789https://store.americanvision.org/products/savior-or-servant]]>b8fbe4c9-d82a-470e-b3b4-9b04c05a3313Wed, 15 Dec 2021 13:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses political theory and history with his pastor, Dr. David Hall. Dr. Hall wrote an important book called Savior or Servant? that Gary believes to be an important and little-known contribution to the important topic of the Christian's...https://store.americanvision.org/products/savior-or-servant]]>1104beza,calvinism,christianity,geneva,government,kingjamesversion,knox,newtestament,oldtestament,politics,tyrannyfalse213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/waiting-for-a-savior--63248785American Vision website.  ]]>53433c61-1cf2-4da4-a578-fefdc02c1330Mon, 13 Dec 2021 13:39:50 +0000Live By TruthLike many in Israel at the time of Jesus’ birth, Christians today are looking for a political savior to rescue them and break the chains of tyranny. Christian leaders tell people to look up and ahead to Jesus’ second coming and rejoice that their...American Vision website.  ]]>1194anna,bibleprophecy,christmas,daniel,politics,simeon,waitingfalse65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-christians-always-submit--63248800https://store.americanvision.org/products/myths-lies-and-half-truths]]>e8d5f7e1-baaf-426a-a9bd-64120b9b3d02Fri, 10 Dec 2021 12:59:07 +0000Live By TruthIs it ever right to disobey authority? Should Christians always do what the state or magistrate say we must do? Biblical examples of individuals and groups disobeying tyrants are many. What are we to learn from these? The final chapter of Myths, Lies,...https://store.americanvision.org/products/myths-lies-and-half-truths]]>1884authority,comply,garydemar,newtestament,obeygodormen,peterandjohn,rahab,submit,vaccinemandatefalse212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/applying-the-fulfilled-law--63248790https://store.americanvision.org/products/by-this-standard-the-authority-of-gods-law-today]]>20b1bed5-6e49-4882-b654-09ebb0e850adWed, 08 Dec 2021 14:35:56 +0000Live By TruthIn this concluding part of his interview with Pastor Evan McClanahan, Gary discusses what applying God's Law looks like today. Jesus said that everything written in the Old Testament points to Him, but does this mean that all those laws are now null...https://store.americanvision.org/products/by-this-standard-the-authority-of-gods-law-today]]>1981ethics,garydemar,godslaw,gregbahnsen,law,morality,oldtestament,rushdoony,theonomyfalse211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-not-god-s-law-what--63248783321f306c-5150-4e24-8739-8fe03c8cdea9Mon, 06 Dec 2021 14:20:28 +0000Live By TruthIn part one of a two-part interview, Gary discusses theonomy and God's Law with Pastor Evan McClanahan at First Lutheran in Houston. Theonomy remains a difficult but necessary topic for Christians and churches to discuss and apply. Many believe that...2730bahnsen,evanmcclanahan,garydemar,godslaw,oldtestament,theonomyfalse210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-days-of-what--63248757Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths, Gary answers this question making it clear that the last days of Hebrews 1 are past days, and not a two-thousand year time period that continues until the present. ]]>a0f876fe-8c9d-4283-81ba-c977d522cbe8Fri, 03 Dec 2021 14:43:12 +0000Live By TruthHebrews 1:2 says "in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son." But the question must be asked (and answered), "the last days of what?" In Chapter 14 of https://store.americanvision.org/products/myths-lies-and-half-truths, Gary answers this...Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths, Gary answers this question making it clear that the last days of Hebrews 1 are past days, and not a two-thousand year time period that continues until the present. ]]>1458apocalypse,christianity,endtimes,garydemar,lastdays,mythslieshalftruths,rapturefalse209fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-does-it-mean-to-be-manly--632487300c56788c-da52-473d-a509-059d028bb6e8Wed, 01 Dec 2021 13:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary answers a listener question about the Bible and masculinity. Are Christian men to be domineering and forceful, or kind and gentle? Gary discusses many experiences that he had in his own life and various influences that informed the man he is...1305courtship,fathers,manhood,manly,marriage,mothers,patriarchyfalse208fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rightly-dividing-the-word-of-god--63248788video here. Get Last Days Madness here: https://store.americanvision.org/products/last-days-madness ]]>26e2c793-cbf2-4bdb-8903-e73ac2e01b14Mon, 29 Nov 2021 13:22:51 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a video where a pastor claims you must "rightly divide the Bible," based on 2 Timothy 2:15. By this he means that you must rightly divide the "people" of God into Jew and Gentile and understand New Testament passages in light of "the...video here. Get Last Days Madness here: https://store.americanvision.org/products/last-days-madness ]]>23512timothy215,churchage,dispensationalism,garydemar,literal,newtestament,olivetdiscourse,preterism,rightlydividing,scofieldfalse207fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-s-present-kingdom--63248804Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths, Gary discusses the present reality of God's Kingdom.  The previous podcast on the Landowner parable can be found here: https://garydemar.libsyn.com/the-parable-of-the-landowner]]>bbab4cd6-1544-4e6f-99c8-aeb611291768Fri, 26 Nov 2021 14:57:00 +0000Live By TruthIs this world controlled by God or the Devil? Is God's Kingdom a current reality, or does it need to wait? In Chapter 13 of https://store.americanvision.org/products/myths-lies-and-half-truths, Gary discusses the present reality of God's Kingdom.  The...Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths, Gary discusses the present reality of God's Kingdom.  The previous podcast on the Landowner parable can be found here: https://garydemar.libsyn.com/the-parable-of-the-landowner]]>1467eschatology,garydemar,godoftheworld,godskingdom,history,mythsliehalftruthsfalse206fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/responding-to-another-critic--63248782All Christians are Preterists." A preterist interpretation of prophecy puts its fulfillment in the past. All Christians believe in fulfilled prophecy. This makes them preterists to some degree. What separated unbelieving Jews from believing Jews in the first century was the issue of fulfilled prophecy. Was Jesus the fulfillment of the Hebrew Scriptures that predicted a coming redeemer? Jews who rejected Jesus as the promised Messiah believed He was not the fulfillment of these many prophecies. Get Last Days Madness here: https://store.americanvision.org/products/last-days-madness]]>91fd3d20-b087-4a88-9bcf-6a0663a9acfbWed, 24 Nov 2021 14:24:44 +0000Live By TruthGary responds to a critic of his article "https://americanvision.org/posts/all-christians-are-preterists/." A preterist interpretation of prophecy puts its fulfillment in the past. All Christians believe in fulfilled prophecy. This makes them...All Christians are Preterists." A preterist interpretation of prophecy puts its fulfillment in the past. All Christians believe in fulfilled prophecy. This makes them preterists to some degree. What separated unbelieving Jews from believing Jews in the first century was the issue of fulfilled prophecy. Was Jesus the fulfillment of the Hebrew Scriptures that predicted a coming redeemer? Jews who rejected Jesus as the promised Messiah believed He was not the fulfillment of these many prophecies. Get Last Days Madness here: https://store.americanvision.org/products/last-days-madness]]>1650ad70,bibleprophecy,cslewis,destructionofjerusalem,eschatology,garydemar,lastdaysmadness,preterism,rapture,temple,thisgenerationfalse205fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christianity-in-america--63248735https://store.americanvision.org/products/christian-life-and-character-of-the-civil-institutions-of-the-united-states]]>505eae5b-e260-4ad9-a7cd-b4d74689bc4dMon, 22 Nov 2021 15:39:50 +0000Live By TruthIn this interview with Darren Doane, Gary discusses the historical conditions and motivations behind The Christian Life and Character of the Civil Institutions of the United States. Interestingly, the political climate in 1864 was not much different...https://store.americanvision.org/products/christian-life-and-character-of-the-civil-institutions-of-the-united-states]]>1802americanhistory,bfmorris,christianity,christianlifeandcharacter,civilwar,constitution,darrendoane,garydemar,georgewashington,thomasjeffersonfalse204fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-s-kingdom-is-not-of-this-world--63248791https://store.americanvision.org/products/myths-lies-and-half-truths]]>d9cf814a-b8e2-4bbb-9b84-842fba653200Fri, 19 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn Chapter 12 of Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths, Gary discusses the objection that God's Kingdom is not "of this world." Similar to first-century Jews, modern Christians reject that God's Kingdom is actually here and now because of what they see around...https://store.americanvision.org/products/myths-lies-and-half-truths]]>1822firstcentury,garydemar,godskingdom,israel,jews,mythslieshalftruths,notofthisworld,pilatefalse203fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/biblical-lessons-of-resistance--63248758God and Government.]]>acedd3d2-1c78-4d15-9a06-f4e08d37559eWed, 17 Nov 2021 14:02:15 +0000Live By TruthSome Christian leaders teach that we are to obey the civil magistrate in everything. But there are many examples in both the Old and New Testament of civil disobedience. History also is filled with Christians disobeying wicked edicts of the...God and Government.]]>2540civildisobedience,garydemar,government,hebrewmidwives,rahab,resistance,tyrannyfalse202fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-biblical-response-to-tyranny--63248794https://store.americanvision.org/products/restoring-the-foundation-of-civilization]]>7bb4085d-71d0-4d58-b91e-6e1b701c61abMon, 15 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn this first of two talks given in LaGrange, GA, Gary discusses what the Bible has to say about tyranny. There is a lot of talk today about civil disobedience, but a Christian must be searching the Scriptures for the proper response. Romans 13, 1...https://store.americanvision.org/products/restoring-the-foundation-of-civilization]]>32851peter2,biblicalresistance,civildisobedience,civilgovernment,education,garydemar,paul,peter,romans13,tyrannyfalse201fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-there-a-wall-of-separation--63248792https://store.americanvision.org/products/myths-lies-and-half-truths]]>04bbc79d-5880-4338-bdd7-09448fd78fc2Fri, 12 Nov 2021 14:13:25 +0000Live By TruthIt is often stated that there is a "wall of separation between church and state" in this country. The problem is that this phrase does not appear in the U.S. Constitution, despite many claiming that it does. The First Amendment is a limitation on...https://store.americanvision.org/products/myths-lies-and-half-truths]]>1341churchandstate,constitution,firstamendment,garydemar,mythslieshalftruths,politics,thomasjefferson,wallofseparationfalse200fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-church-s-overlooked-mission-field--632487623f6f8bd3-ad35-4bba-9316-cbed889c9846Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:46:24 +0000Live By TruthAbortion remains a plague in the United States (and across the world). The church has such an open opportunity for helping and ministering to young women in the middle of a crisis. Ignoring it because of the political ramifications is sin, and the...20791973,abortion,abstinence,baby,christianity,church,crisispregnancy,garydemar,mission,patpagefalse199fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matthew-24-and-this-generation--63248796https://store.americanvision.org/products/wars-and-rumors-of-wars]]>d65879fe-2805-4c73-9ad5-68c91ae5a514Mon, 08 Nov 2021 13:33:10 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a video that seeks to reinterpret the Greek word used for "generation" in Matthew 24. This tactic has been used by Bible commentators, pastors, and authors for years to avoid the plain meaning of the Olivet Discourse. The events...https://store.americanvision.org/products/wars-and-rumors-of-wars]]>2169ad70,destructionofjerusalem,lastdays,matthew24,olivetdiscourse,thisgeneration,williamhendriksenfalse198fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-heavenly-citizenship--63248748 Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths]]>bb25d33d-2692-4e95-8ff6-330a154a9502Fri, 05 Nov 2021 12:35:17 +0000Live By TruthIn Chapter 10 of Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths, Gary discusses heavenly and earthly citizenship. Christians will sometimes object to getting involved in the "affairs of the world" because the Christian’s true home is in heaven. Earthly responsibility... Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths]]>1621apostlepaul,apostlepeter,dualcitizens,earth,exiles,garydemar,heaven,mythslieshalftruths,newtestament,pilgrims,politicsfalse197fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stick-to-your-knitting--63248750Part One. Get Dr. North's Christian worldview primer, Unconditional Surrender.]]>4b5fbdb6-bdbf-43a9-a3db-257b9a8fbdd7Wed, 03 Nov 2021 13:06:04 +0000Live By TruthChange takes time and people are generally impatient. It is easy to get frustrated and discouraged by what we see happening around us, but Christians need to have a long-term vision. The Church has existed for 2000 years, Israel for 2000 years before...Part One. Get Dr. North's Christian worldview primer, Unconditional Surrender.]]>1879change,christianity,garydemar,garynorth,kuyper,longtermvision,media,stories,worldviewfalse196fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-elephant-and-the-ants--63248752https://www.garynorth.com/]]>e6776462-fafd-487e-affc-48a987ead60aMon, 01 Nov 2021 13:23:07 +0000Live By TruthGary interviews Dr. Gary North about the current state of politics and culture and where we go from here. The fragmentation of messaging and medium thanks to the internet has decentralized news and information. Alternative ideas and activities are not...https://www.garynorth.com/]]>1866education,garynorth,history,internet,martingurri,podcasts,socialmediafalse195fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/religion-always-precedes-politics--63248793Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths, Gary discusses the myth that religion and politics don't mix. Saying they don't is to misunderstand both topics. Religion and politics ALWAYS mix. Read Arthur Leff's article here: https://images.americanvision.org/Unspeakable Ethics Unnatural Law.pdf]]>cc982e5c-7503-4a0e-9f7a-9da45e260332Fri, 29 Oct 2021 12:24:38 +0000Live By TruthEveryone has a religion—both the rabid atheist and the spiritual hippy have this in common. Similarly, every political movement begins first with a religious commitment. In Chapter 9 of...Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths, Gary discusses the myth that religion and politics don't mix. Saying they don't is to misunderstand both topics. Religion and politics ALWAYS mix. Read Arthur Leff's article here: https://images.americanvision.org/Unspeakable Ethics Unnatural Law.pdf]]>1675arthurleff,frenchrevolution,garydemar,mythslieshalftruths,politics,religion,warforindependencefalse194fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voter-id-politics-and-the-world-series--6324878610534449-3d83-44e2-bc50-f0a8a4a555c0Thu, 28 Oct 2021 17:23:21 +0000Live By TruthIn this bonus episode of the podcast, Gary discusses the Atlanta Braves, the World Series, and Voter ID laws. Major League Baseball moved the All-Star Game away from Atlanta in July because of the state's voting laws. But now, MLB can't avoid Georgia...607atlantabraves,georgia,politics,sports,staceyabrams,voterid,worldseriesfalsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/becoming-greatly-annoyed--632487872f635929-a64a-4f8a-b40b-82d6f686903dWed, 27 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn Acts 16:18, we read that Paul became "greatly annoyed." It's time for the Church to become greatly annoyed and begin doing something about the nonsense they see around them. Pushback is happening in some places and at some times, but there needs to...1765acts,apologetics,apostlepaul,greatlyannoyed,politics,schoolboardsfalse193fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ideology-and-money-are-always-linked--63248806e0491629-c52f-4fba-8928-c84891194ca8Mon, 25 Oct 2021 13:22:07 +0000Live By TruthPushback is beginning against the "cancel culture" and Southwest Airlines, Netflix, and the NFL are right in the middle of it. In the upside-down world of today's politics and culture, there are celebrities and groups getting shouted down for...1712cancelculture,davechapelle,johngruden,nfl,southwestairlines,walkoutfalse192fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/politics-is-dirty-and-what-isn-t--63248766 Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths, Gary discusses this and much more about Christians and dirty jobs.]]>3e505b5a-b57f-4d59-8daf-955a9b4ab059Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:01:56 +0000Live By TruthChristians will often object to getting involved in politics because it's a "dirty business." Yes it is, which is exactly why Christians need to be involved. Dirt (sin) is a fact of life in a fallen world, but leaving it accumulate by ignoring it is... Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths, Gary discusses this and much more about Christians and dirty jobs.]]>1559dirtyjobs,garydemar,government,mythslieshalftruths,politicsfalse191fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christians-politics-and-the-apostle-paul--6324877163baf7d5-dac3-497e-9cf2-e5b14f5d4bfeWed, 20 Oct 2021 13:37:00 +0000Live By TruthPolitical liberals are more than willing to use every means necessary to get their message out, even breaking tax laws. Conservatives and Christians seldom have this boldness. In fact, many Christians don't even see the reason to be involved. The...1290apostlepaul,church,garydemar,kamalaharris,politics,taxexempt,votefalse190fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-lifetime-of-connections--6324877654435242-d125-49d1-8c55-004f809fb0b1Mon, 18 Oct 2021 12:41:48 +0000Live By TruthGary finishes his conversation with Rev. Mickey Schneider about his fifty-year pulpit ministry. Pastor Schneider reveals more of the connections he had with major figures in 20th century Reformed Theology. The church grows through the individual...1062calvin,church,coralridge,garydemar,history,jameskennedy,mickeyschneider,reformedtheology,williamhendriksenfalse189fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-church-and-social-issues--632487980e870d66-055c-4cff-9d27-f7097c076886Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:15:21 +0000Live By TruthIn Chapter 7 of Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths, Gary discusses the claim that the Church should not be involved in social and cultural issues. The Bible is God's Word and we live in God's World, so we should certainly expect that His Word should be...1562blindedbymight,calthomas,church,garydemar,jerryfalwell,mythslieshalftruths,politics,slavery,socialissuesfalse188fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-all-have-feet-of-clay--63248801da3d42e7-89c8-480b-af0d-cc1ef6c4950dWed, 13 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary continues his discussion with Rev. Mickey Schneider about the history and major figures involved in Reformed Theology and Southern Presbyterianism over the last half century. Pastor Schneider makes the point that all of us have feet of clay and...1577columbia,garydemar,gregbahnsen,mickeyschneider,rts,rushdoony,schaeffer,seminary,southernpresbyterianism,westminsterfalse187fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-forrest-gump-of-southern-presbyterianism--6324879919d8f414-64ba-430f-8c1d-1840925d7140Mon, 11 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000Live By TruthThis is the first part of several of an interview that Gary recorded with Rev. Mickey Schneider. Pastor Schneider has been instrumental in many of the important events that have transpired in Reformed Christianity in the last 50 years. He knows...1597corneliusvantil,davidchilton,garydemar,jimjordan,mickeyschneider,southernpresbyterian,stpaulspresbyterianchurchfalse186fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/was-jesus-a-social-reformer--632488033767336f-4ba0-46f0-b6b7-a00c6bc95bafFri, 08 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn Chapter 6 of Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths, Gary answers the objection of many Christians to being involved in politics and culture because Jesus didn't do these things. First, yes He did. Second, there's many things that Jesus did that Christians...1383civildisobedience,garydemar,gospel,government,pharisees,politics,socialreform,tyrannyfalse185fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bart-ehrman-and-the-book-of-revelation--6324879552aeedf2-2245-41b8-a07a-3865bb4a279fWed, 06 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses a recent video by college professor, Bart Ehrman. Professor Ehrman is a well-known textual critic of the New Testament and is working on a new book based on the final book of the Bible. If the video is any indication, Professor Ehrman...1645bartehrman,bible,endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,newtestament,revelationfalse184fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-loor-of-movies-and-television--6324878157563d31-ae62-4cc7-9437-b9315657a112Mon, 04 Oct 2021 13:32:35 +0000Live By TruthGary discusses film and movies with Marcus Pittman, founder of Loor.tv. The conversation begins with the marvels of modern medicine and surgical procedures and ends with economics. In between, Gary and Marcus discuss science, movies, television, and...1692films,garydemar,loortv,marcuspittman,medicine,movies,televisionfalse183fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stories-change-cultures--63248802241d6ddd-4c2f-40bb-98d3-e3e09cbcc291Fri, 01 Oct 2021 14:29:06 +0000Live By TruthGary talks movies and television with Loor.TV screenwriter Jason Farley. As a former pastor, Jason recognizes the Bible as a story, and how its story should influence our own entertainment and storytelling. Culture is affected most deeply by its...1797christianity,entertainment,garydemar,jasonfarley,loortv,movies,stories,televisionfalse182fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moscow-connection--63248797c633650c-fd48-4461-864e-7865f15e14caWed, 29 Sep 2021 14:03:56 +0000Live By TruthGary interviews Douglas Wilson at the Fight, Laugh, Feast Conference about the beginnings of his writing and teaching ministry. They discuss the formative years of Doug's upbringing and why he and his wife decided to start a Christian school. Doug...1302christianity,christianschool,dougwilson,education,garydemar,moscowidahofalse181fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reading-the-bible-literally--632488059d23475e-c2ed-4a1c-84f3-68e16a154660Mon, 27 Sep 2021 12:53:57 +0000Live By TruthGary concludes his discussion with Pastor Richard Henry about popular "end-time" interpretations. The book of Revelation tells us that it is a book of "signs." Too often, popular writers try to make these signs "literal" in the sense of reality and...1383endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,millennium,rapture,revelationfalse180fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/buying-selling-and-the-mark-of-the-beast--63248807ce73c4c6-5969-43e5-8452-5d8b3e38fda5Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000Live By TruthIn this second part of his interview with Pastor Richard Henry, Gary continues discussing modern technology and Bible prophecy. Barcodes, microchips, cell phones, and even Monster Energy drink have all been connected to the book of Revelation and the...1623endtimes,eschatology,garydemar,markofthebeast,rapture,revelationfalse179full