Open Doors, which aids the persecuted church, indicates that “one in nine Christians experience high levels of persecution worldwide.” Stated is that every day there are new reports of Christians who face threats, unjust imprisonment, harassment, beatings, and even loss of family because of their faith in Jesus. They indicate on average every month 345 Christians are killed for faith related reasons, 105 church and Christians buildings are burned (or attacked) every month and 219 Christians are detained without trial – then, arrested, sentenced and imprisoned. This past Sunday, Islamic Jihad took place in Sri Lanka. The death toll is now sadly up to 310.  Entering the conversation is Usama Dakdok.  Usama is an author, and is also heard on the daily radio broadcast, “Revealing the Truth About Islam.”  He is also the founder of the Straight Way of Grace Ministry. 

Immediately, Usama begins to share that Sri Lanka is just one of many cases that we never hear about in America. Usama says “Sadly (as before mentioned) there are hundreds of Christians all over the world being destroyed, and nobody hears about it. What we do hear about, will not be the whole truth.” Usama comments that justice will also, not be served. “They may arrest 40 or 400 but, a few years from now, all those will be set free, and no one will be punished.” 

Jim unfolds recent comments from the likes of Hillary Clinton and former President, Barack Obama, who stated (of Sri Lanka) these were “Easter worshipers.” Usama cries “Ridiculous! Foolish and stupid! They do not speak on our behalf. We are not ‘Easter worshipers’ we are Christians! Christians who believe in the Resurrection of our Lord and our Savior, Jesus Christ.” Usama says they (likes of Clinton & Obama) would have the world believe that this had nothing to do with Islam, nothing to do with Christians, and life goes on. Let’s keep our heads in the sand – dig deeper and deeper – for the love of political correctness. It’s time for American people to wake up because what we see happening around the world, it will come back to us, we will harvest our foolishness of not speaking up for our dear brothers and sisters in Christ who are killed by the hands of Muslim believers all over the world.” 

Why does this terrorism happen? Usama says many people will tell you, these we speak of are “uneducated, poor, mentally ill, misunderstood followers of Islam. But (as even this bombing proves) we found out these are very educated, and are coming from rich families. If they believe these are mentally ill, then we must believe that Mohammed himself, the ‘prophet of Islam’ was himself, mentally ill because, what we see around the world everyday, is what Mohammed taught, what he lived, and is what every true Muslim believer ought to do. That is the reality of Islam” Usama, says. 

Usama will take Crosstalk listeners to specific verses from the Koran, which clearly teach these sad “realities.” He will discuss “jihad” and the lies taught regarding it. He will define “Allahu akbar” (Muslim war cry) and will also explain why the Muslim burqa is worn. Crosstalk has made available the following booklet which will help dispel the lie that Islam is a ‘loving, peaceful religion.’ Usama says “Enough is enough. It’s time for Christians (and non Christians) who care about the freedom and liberty our Lord has blessed us with, to start speaking up! (Sri Lanka) is just the beginning.” Crosstalk takes your calls. 

Is the Virgin Birth a Bizarre Claim? Topics discussed include: The Importance of APN. New York Times article about the Virgin Birth. Virgin Birth is a Biblical Claim. Being in a Bible Believing Church.

“They that wait upon the Lord shall run, and not be weary…” We gain strength for life’s race by waiting on God through prayer, but only if we make prayer a priority. What does it look like to have a consistent, meaningful prayer life?

Guest: Tom Littleton Topic: Reports are the leadership at the late R.C. Sproul’s ministry have some discernment and the courage of their convictions to part ways with social justice warriors Ligon Duncan and Al Mohler. Tom and Brannon discuss why it takes so long for so many pastors and ministry leaders to actually see the truth about characters like Duncan and Mohler. Topic: The Revoice conference of 2018 sought to mainstream the LGBTQ agenda of the cultural marxists within mainstream evangelicalism. Despite the controversy of 2018, Tom reports that the 2019 Revoice conference will include such topics as pastors coming out of the closet and same-sex attracted individuals working in the children’s ministry of a local church. Topic: Brannon explains that the reason the LGBTQ agenda is being pushed on evangelical churches is to take traditional churches and put them in transition until they are completely transformed. This transformation will render once evangelical churches no longer opposition to marxism and will possibly make them willing promoters of marxism. Topic:  Tom reports on a New York Times article in which a southern baptist seminary professor by the name of Walter Strickland is boasting about using Liberation Theology. Topic: We take your calls.

In this episode Pastor Sam and Patrick discuss the dispensation of law.

The Trump Peace Plan is to be revealed to the public in June, after the Islamic holy-days of Ramadan, so that the Israelis and the Palestinians can come to an agreement on a resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. There are leaked reports that the Trump Peace Plan does not include a "Palestinian State" in the Trump Plan. The Palestinians say this is a non-starter for them and the Plan will be "dead on arrival". Today on PTIB Jimmy DeYoung will have a conversation with Dave Dolan to discuss this situation about this proposed Peace Plan. Dave Dolan will give us great insight into this up-coming presentation of the Trump Peace Plan.

The push for the legalization of marijuana is hitting America like a tidal wave! Many states have already legalized both recreational and/or so termed “medical” marijuana with many more beginning to implement one (or both). Legislators are pushing for legalization promising to be the cure all for pain, while at the same time, also adding significant relief of state’s heavy tax burden. Some even believe legalizing marijuana will eliminate the black market for drugs. Our guest today, strongly disagrees. 

David Smith is the Executive Director of the Illinois Family Institute.  Prior to serving with this organization he worked for a Chicago Alderman.  He has over 30 years of experience in public policy and grassroots activism.  He has a Bachelors in Political Science and is an alumnus of Family Research Council’s Witherspoon Fellowship.  He is frequently interviewed on topics such as abortion, sex education, pornography, gambling and on our topic today.  

When did the push for marijuana begin? Smith (speaking of his state of Illinois) says it took ten years to become legal (effective in 2014) and now, five years later there is even more push back for more legalization claiming “not enough.” Smith chides “(today with all of the available conditions) if you cannot qualify for medical marijuana in the state of Illinois, there is something wrong with you!”

But, what about the “medical side?” Marijuana advocates herald that only marijuana can provide true pain relief. Smith argues first of all “Raw marijuana is not medicine! Eating a raw plant that has not been dispensed, measured, or given in a prescribed dose, is absolutely ridiculous! Like eating mold and calling it penicillin.” Furthermore, Smith mentions that there are “derivatives (of marijuana) that the FDA has approved that do not get you high (without THC).” Smith says “all the experts are looking at CBD (from marijuana) saying THIS is the real medical benefit in this plant whereas, the THC is what is sought after which is what gets a person high.” Does marijuana use help with pain? Smith says “anecdotally, yes, however, there are thousands of pain regiments available and if someone claims they have tried everything? They are lying to you. THC does get you intoxicated, does change your mental status and has negative effects.”