Climate Change: Nothing New Under the Sun. We are joined by Tom Shepstone (Shepstone Management Company). Topics discussed include: Fake News, Same Old Stuff. The Impact of the Liberal Environmental Agenda. The Green New Deal and the Democrats. Death of Elijah Cummings. Ron Reagan – The Atheist?

Today on PTIB Jimmy DeYoung has two Broadcast Partners join him with major reports on different issues  and current events around the world. Dr Don DeYoung, a Scientist and also an Astronomer, gives us insight on three Scientific reports, including a report on twenty new moons recently discovered around Saturn. Don will also reveal how important our moon is in its daily activities. But first, John Rood comes to the Broadcast Table with his European Union Up-date.

Dr. Ed Hindson is the founding dean of the School of Divinity and Distinguished Professor of Religion at Liberty University.  He’s the speaker on ‘The King is Coming’ broadcast, an active conference speaker and has served as the editor of five major study Bibles.  He’s the author, co-author or general editor of over 40 books, many on the topic of Bible prophecy including, ‘Can We Still Believe in the Rapture?’ and ’15 Future Events That Will Shake the World.’  

This broadcast featured Dr. Hindson from his appearance at a VCY America rally in September. 

Since we live in a world that is often filled with turmoil, it’s not surprising that over generations there have been some well-meaning individuals who’ve tried to predict the return of Jesus Christ.  While it’s true that we have a responsibility to watch for Christ’s return, at the same time we also have a responsibility to keep our feet on the earth and be busy serving Him until He does come. As Dr. Hindson put it, ‘Don’t fall for people setting dates for the second coming.  They do not know what they’re talking about.’ Jesus himself said that no one knows the day or the hour of His return, not even the angels in heaven.

With that in mind, what evidence does Dr. Hindson claim that Scripture presents to indicate that the days in which we live are surely coming to a close?  He listed and gave support for the following points:  

–The rebirth of the nation of Israel.

–Constant rumors of war in the Middle East.

–The revolt of apostasy.

–The rise of the global economy.

–The reality of weapons of mass destruction.

Dr. Les Ollila is the founder and director of Building Great Leaders.  It’s a ministry providing instruction, encouragement, and resources for Christian leaders.  He’s a former pastor, staff evangelist, and former president of what was then known as Northland Baptist Bible College.  He’s a member of the Board of Directors of VCY America.

Dr. Ollila defined bitterness as a fretted and irritated state of mind that keeps a  person in perpetual animosity. It’s a dissatisfaction that is well developed and robs our soul of contentment.

He did make an important distinction.  He noted that many times discontentment is really bitterness, but it’s not always that way. You see that with Hannah.  She was discontented, yet she prayed out of the bitterness of her soul.  

Another distinction he made was between relational bitterness (like we see in Shimei in his attack on David) and circumstantial bitterness (as we see with Naomi).  

Is there a relationship between anger and bitterness?  Dr. Ollila explained that when you look at Ephesians 4, bitterness and anger are mentioned in the same verse.  So there has to be a connection. In these cases we are quenching/grieving the Spirit while at the same time God tells us to put away bitterness, wrath, anger and evil communication.

When engaged in perpetual animosity, this causes people to be unable to rejoice because their heart is heavy and this can sometimes be traced to a seething bitterness.

This Crosstalk uses the story of Ruth as a case study as it looks at the sources, symptoms, and solution to bitterness, and various sub-points within each of these categories. 

Israel Update: Is it Possible? – A Russian, U.S., Middle East Pivot. We are joined by Jimmy DeYoung (Prophecy Today). Topics discussed include: The Middle East Marvels at the U.S. Syrian Retreat. Israel Pivots to Russia for Protection? Russia Plays to Saudi Arabia. Observant Jews Move into Thatched Huts.

Today on PTIB Dave Dolan, a long-time journalist in the Middle East, comes to the PTIB-Broadcast Table to give Jimmy DeYoung and our listeners a MiddleEast News Up-date. Jimmy and Dave will discuss the United States pull-out of all military personnel from Syria, at the order of President Trump; the Turkish invasion of Syria, to kill the Kurds; the relations between the Kurds and the Jews; Prime Minister Netanyahu's statement that Israel may turn to Russia and President Putin, after the US abandons Syria; and Israel ponders a pre-emptive strike on the Iranians cruise missiles, since the Iranians may use these missiles to attack Israel.

How do we respond to suit wearing jihadis when they come into our community and begin their propaganda campaigns, their speeches at our universities, and their attack on America's founding principles?  Before we ACT we must be prepared for their REACTION so we can be one step ahead of them.  Learn more about this and why a Tulsa Police officer is suing his town and his police chief for firing him for speaking truth about Islam.  Join us now at UnderstandingtheThreat.com