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Eschatology Matters isn’t going anywhere—but it is growing. In this special update, I’m sharing the vision behind the EM Network—why we’re expanding to multiple shows each week, what’s coming next, and how you can be part of it. We now have: – Take Heart (Monday) – The World View with Alex Kocman (Tuesday) – Reaction & Topical Content (Wednesdays) – The Magistrate with Baird & Howard (Thursdays) – Theology & Study content Fridays) Plus new shows in development! This isn’t just more content—it’s a mission: To tell the full story of Scripture, clearly and faithfully, and to recover a hopeful, victorious vision of the future. If you believe eschatology matters, now is the time to lean in. 👉 Subscribe, share, and consider partnering with us to help build what’s next.

Can Christianity be restored to the center of American life? In this episode of The Magistrate, Josh Howard and James Baird engage two competing narratives shaping the current conversation around religion in America—decline and revival. Interacting with recent articles from American Reformer and The New York Times, they examine whether the so-called “waning” of Christianity tells the full story, or whether deeper currents suggest something else entirely. Is America moving beyond Christianity… or is a return still possible? More importantly—what would it actually mean for Christianity to be “central” again? Cultural influence? Political establishment? Or something deeper? This conversation pushes beyond simplistic binaries and asks what a historically Protestant, theologically grounded vision for public life might look like in the present moment. https://americanreformer.org/2026/03/...

We walk you through the ways we’ve “improved” lawnmowers, power washers, and even our diets—by lowering the standard of success. Between the three of us, we’ve collected a highlight reel of poor decisions: mow mishaps, backyard experiments, and deep thoughts about sardines, anchovies, and whatever Grape Nuts are supposed to be. We share the kind of “redneck hacks” that sound helpful right up until you try them—like stuffing a rag into a mower’s air intake to save starter fluid. We also explore self-defense, which for us mostly means recognizing how quickly we would lose a fight. We’ve studied the irrationality of street fights just enough to conclude the smartest move is to not become a story someone else tells later. Along the way, we uncover “truths” like the difference between reel mowers and the real mowers, the correct spelling of 'lapping compound', and why hot sauce might technically qualify as a weapon. We also spend an unreasonable amount of time debating cereal, because nothing reveals our intellectual limits faster than our fascination with the expansion rate of Grape Nuts. We even get into emergency preparedness, which for us means looking around the house and saying, “What could this be used for instead?” Could Grape Nuts replace kitty litter? Should hot sauce be used as a fire extinguisher? We don’t recommend it, but we’ve clearly thought about it more than responsible people do. If you’ve ever fixed something the wrong way and felt proud anyway, you’re one of us.

In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Nate Wright, Dr. Joe Boot, and Dr. Michael Thiessen discuss how to think Christianly about science and evolutionism. They challenge the modern myth that Christianity and science are enemies, arguing instead that modern science was born out of a biblical worldview. They also expose evolutionism as more than a neutral scientific theory, showing that it functions as a rival religious worldview with deep cultural consequences. Finally, they explore how Darwinian thinking reduces human dignity, morality, and meaning, and why only the Christian worldview provides the necessary foundation for true science and human flourishing.

Jacob Glass responds to a common claim about Daniel’s 70 weeks—that it predicts the end of the world. But does the text actually say that? Walking through Daniel 9 and Hebrews, Jacob shows that the prophecy points to Christ’s first coming—not the end of time. The work of putting away sin, bringing in everlasting righteousness, and fulfilling the vision was accomplished in the first century. If that’s true, it changes how we understand prophecy, the mission of Christ, and what we should expect about the future. Watch and consider the text carefully.

I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben, currently in Indonesia as this podcast drops. Follow me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new Chinese city to pray for every single day. Feel free to email anytime: chinacompass @ privacyport.com. Check out PrayGiveGo.us for everything else, incl. Patreon, Substack & books… The Memoirs of William Milne (PrayGiveGo.us) Why the Prison Pulpit? The goal is to remind people to pray for persecuted believers as Hebrews 13:3 teaches: “Remember those who are in prison, as bound with them.” We’ve looked at Wang Yi and Early Rain Church’s writings in the aftermath of their arrest and attack in 2018, but I’ve also regularly turned to other persecuted ministers who have gone before, such as Richard Wurmbrand, to give us a voice literally from prison. (Here are some free PDF books from Richard Wurmbrand: https://richardwurmbrandfoundation.org/) If Revival Comes: A Major Shake-Up Awaits China’s Church https://www.chinasource.org/articles/if-revival-comes-a-major-shake-up-awaits-chinas-church/ How to Give? MCI3.org We have a major project this year to help the missionary arm of China's underground church. $50k need! Follow China Compass Thank you for listening! Subscribe & leave a review on your preferred podcast platform! And don’t forget to visit PrayGiveGo.us for books + Heb. 13:3: Remember those who are in prison, “as bound with them”!

Your costs are up. Supplies cost more. Labor costs more. Everything costs more. Your margin is shrinking. The obvious answer is to raise prices. But what if your customers are price-sensitive, and your competitors haven't moved? You're worried that raising prices means losing the business entirely. So you're stuck. Costs rising, prices frozen, margin compressing. You need a way out that doesn't involve hoping things get better. Hope dies last.

Evangelicals are everywhere—but why do they seem to have so little cultural influence? In this episode, Mike D’Virgilio (The Based Boomer) critiques a discussion between Jon Harris and Aaron Renn on the lack of evangelical leadership in positions of cultural power. Is a better understanding of “creation” enough to fix the problem? Mike argues it’s not. What’s missing is something deeper—a robust, biblical vision of victory that shapes how Christians think about culture, leadership, and the future. If we want real cultural transformation, we need more than diagnosis. We need a framework that actually produces it. Referenced in this episode: • Aaron Renn’s article: https://firstthings.com/the-problem-w... • Sermon on postmillennialism: • Sermon: My Journey to Hope for the Future https://mikedvirgilio.com/ Subscribe for more cultural analysis, theology, and bold Christian commentary.

Peter’s story isn’t one of steady growth—it’s a story of boldness, failure, confusion, and restoration. In this episode of Take Heart, Cory Wing walks through a brief portrait of Peter’s life, tracing five defining moments: Boldness rooted in self-confidence Betrayal under pressure Confusion after the resurrection Faith when Christ reveals Himself Restoration and recommissioning Peter didn’t just stumble—he denied Jesus. And yet, that wasn’t the end of his story. If you’ve ever felt inconsistent, discouraged, or unsure where you stand with God, this episode is for you. Your hope is not in the strength of your faith—but in the faithfulness of your Savior. Take heart. Christ restores what seems beyond repair.

On this episode of CrossPolitic One-on-One, the Waterboy welcomes Andrew Garza and attorney Caleb Byrd from Davis Younts Law into the studio to discuss the targeted persecution of a decorated Christian military firefighter and his church community by the California National Guard and why it exposes a growing pattern of religious discrimination being weaponized against outspoken believers in uniform. ABOUT CROSSPOLITIC CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America. Mainstream media is collapsing. Eighty-seven percent of journalists identify as progressive, and even many conservative outlets prioritize profit over principle. Meanwhile, billions of hours of digital content are discipling the world every day. CrossPolitic stands in that gap, producing courageous, entertaining, truth-filled media for households, churches, and leaders across the nation. Become a CrossPolitic Club Member Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout Subscribe & Share! Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. Join Us at Our Next National Conference Sign up for Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars and lock in Early Bird pricing. https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference Follow CrossPolitic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSPOLITIC X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found.

Hey, Neighbor! Let us give you our recommendation for protein bars... And mints... And polish at the dentist. THEN: We give you a muscial theater recommendation from our friend, John thomas. LATER: What makes a movie or book "classic?" And, oh hey, here's a literature recommendation for the 12-year-olds in your life. Contact the Comedian's Family at nextdoor@johnbranyan.com .

In this episode, the Pugsters begin with a discussion of panpsychism, the idea that everything has a form of consciousness. In a world where even trees communicate with each other, how should we think about panpsychism? Is consciousness at the base of reality as some physicists and philosophers suggest? And what about the Orthodox (and unorthodox) ideas of panentheism? These are some of the questions the guys talk about in this episode. Support the Theology Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8 Learn more about First Pres. Battle Ground: https://www.solochristo.org/ Connect with WileyCraft Productions: https://wileycraftproductions.com/

If the only reason to buy from you is that you're local, why should anyone buy from you at all? Unless proximity is part of the value, local doesn't really matter. "Buy local" is a marketing tactic that avoids the real question.

We begin by attempting to cover Easter, which traditionally involves reflection, until we immediately focus on the far more actionable detail of people flipping tables in reenactments. This leads us to examine whether dramatic gestures—like overturning furniture—are more effective than actual protests, which we agree tend to involve a lot of standing around while tyranny remains seated. From there, we drift into pet behavior, where the real tyranny is a dog calmly chewing an object you definitely did not intend as food, and we consider the growing practice of giving dogs CBD, presumably so they can feel more relaxed about destroying your belongings. Into the broader issue of animals having no respect for ownership, which pairs nicely with our discussion of slap fighting, a sport built entirely around taking turns being hit in the face without the inconvenience of defending yourself. We break down its structure, noting that it removes strategy and replaces it with endurance, while still offering the possibility of getting paid. This creates a system where participants willingly absorb open-handed strikes in exchange for money and recognition, raising important questions about whether this is sport, performance, or just organized bad decision-making. Into other cultural phenomena that operate on a similar logic, including mascots and furries, where costumes replace identity and seriousness often produces unintentional comedy. We point out how moments meant to be dramatic in television can become funny simply by existing slightly out of alignment, much like a person in a large animal suit trying to maintain dignity. We revisit pet stories, reinforcing that animals consistently generate better material than humans. We also compare food experiences, including trying things like Grape Nuts and sardines. These moments tie back into the same pattern: people willingly engaging in mildly unpleasant experiences, whether it’s eating dense cereal, watching slap fighting, or trusting a dog alone with furniture.

This week I had a conversation with an old buddy of mine from South Africa who nearly died (froze to death) with me 20 years ago this week. We talked through what happened, recounting the difficulties, but glorifying God for his providence. Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast network! I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben. Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new Chinese city or county to pray for every single day. Feel free to write anytime: chinacompass@privacyport.com. All my books, substack, patreon, and everything else can be easily found at PrayGiveGo.us! The Autobiography of John G. Paton (JohnGPaton.com) Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary (BordenofYale.com) Unbeaten: Arrested, Interrogated, and Deported from China (Unbeaten.vip) The Memoirs of William Milne: First Protestant Missionary to Malaysia (PrayGiveGo.us) A Mission in the Mountains of Tibet (Mar 28, 2006) https://chinacall.substack.com/p/into-hidden-valleys Runaway Van in Tibet @ 14,700 Feet (Dec 29, 2010) https://www.patreon.com/posts/146773358 This coming week's Pray for China (PrayforChina.us) cities… https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-apr-5-11-2026 Thank you for listening! Subscribe + leave a review on your preferred podcast platform! If you’d like to support our China ministry, that, and everything else can be found @ PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, vs 2: the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, so let's ask the Lord for more!

In his 4th video in the series, Pastor Matt Plett continues his deep dive into Matthew 24 giving a preterist view of the Olivet Discourse, this time going into the fall of Jerusalem in AD 70

When it comes to legislation, many Christians look to the "law of Moses" to flesh out what is right and wrong and, increasingly, determine what sanctions should be applied to certain wrongful acts. It is part of the "whole counsel of God," but is there a way to flesh out this law that is "of the flesh" vis-a-vis "spiritually minded"? Today, David offers a context for thinking about those laws that he believes is spiritually minded and begins to apply it to legislative efforts to "end abortion now."

Western man is told he faces a binary choice: ➡️ Religious pluralism ➡️ Establishmentarianism But what if that’s a false dilemma? In this episode of The Magistrate, Josh Howard and James Baird respond to Andrew T. Walker’s recent comments and the broader debate surrounding religion and the state. Drawing from historic Reformed and Presbyterian political theology, they argue that the modern conversation has lost an entire category — one that shaped early America and Protestant thought for centuries. This isn’t about choosing between two extremes. It’s about recovering a forgotten framework.