Wheat Among The Tares

This week on Wheat Among the Tares, we spotlight missionary John G. Paton, who preached and ministered to the cannibals of the islands of the New Hebrides in the mid-1800's.  This episode focuses on his time on the island of Tanna, a spiritually dark and dangerous place that, according to Mr. Paton, was a "picture of a society that knew nothing of God". Join us Wednesday morning at 9:00 AM Eastern Time as we learn of the trials and afflictions that were experienced by Mr. Paton and his fellow missionary families...

This week on Wheat Among the Tares, we feature an interview with a couple that are treading through the waters of trials and uncertainty as to their son and the diagnosis of muscular dystrophy. Join us as we talk with Michael and Jamie Smith, members of Gethsemane Baptist Church here in Lexington,  as they describe their path of faith, patience in waiting and wonderful answers to prayer...

his week on Wheat Among the Tares, our guest is Brother Tim Faulk of Reach International Missions, which aids and supports churches in the nation of Myanmar and other Asian countries. Our episode focuses on the "how" of the call to labor on the foreign mission field(s), and the life and labors of Eugenio Kincaid is used as an example of the Lord's moving in the hearts of men. Brother Faulk shares his personal testimony of his labors in the Philippines and Burma for over 25 years. Join us as we explore the life of the call to the foreign field...

This week on Wheat Among the Tares, we feature an episode from our "Those Who Gave Their Lives" archives, which spotlights the testimony of Ko-Tha-Bu, a Burmese man who was known as being ruthless, a murderer and robber. He was a man feared greatly until the preaching of missionary Eugenio Kincaide reached his heart and radically changed Ko-Tha-Bu into a fervent Christian, who became an evangelist and dear saint of God. Join us for this moving account of Ko-Tha-Bu...

Join us this week on Wheat Among the Tares as we go back in our program history to focus on the subject of the types of music involved in the Contemporary Christian Movement in churches today. Our Hymns for Life host, Brad Lindsey, joins us for this discussion as to the effects on traditional hymns vs the use of CCM music, and what might be expected as an outcome to this ongoing situation...

We feature this week on Wheat Among the Tares an episode from our program archives that details the life of Brother Titus, the blind evangelist of Nepal. This man faced unbelievable odds and persecution during his ministry, but the faith of this determined saint of God overcame obstacles that only the Lord could have delivered from...

This week on Wheat Among the Tares, we address the recent arrests of several street preachers in Chicago and the apparent disregard by law enforcement as to the matters of free speech, and their focus on eliminating the preaching of the gospel to those who may never hear otherwise. Our guest this week is Attorney Liam Harrell of the American Center for Law & Justice, who represented these that were arrested, and provides details as to this, and other cases around the country...

This week on Wheat Among the Tares, we feature the account of Dr. M.L. Rosvally, a Jewish doctor who served at the frontlines as a field surgeon during the Civil War here in the United States in the 1860's, and how a young drummer boy, who was severely wounded, became the means by which this doctor came to know the way of salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ. A must hear testimony of the power and hand of God in both of these lives...

Join us this week on Wheat Among the Tares as we lookat the life of J. Hudson Taylor, founder of the China Inland Mission. The focus of this episode centers on two major events in the life of this missionary: learning the certainty of answered prayer and the victory of assurance in knowing that the Lord knows them who are his, and gives rest to the soul who abides in Him…Join us as we learn of how the Lord gave strength to this laborer on the mission field in China...

Our Wheat Among the Tares program for this week features a conversation with a couple that have faced, and are facing, a most difficult trial of affliction. Join us as we talk with Patrick and Kathy Martin, members of Gethsemane Baptist Church, and the current situation of lymphatic cancer that Patrick was recently diagnosed with. They both share their thoughts as to the initial news of Patrick’s cancer, the fears and questions that arose from this situation, and the help and comfort theyhave both found from the Lord in the midst of this trying time...

Join us for our Wheat Among the Tares program as we step back in time to the 1500’s in the country of England. The crown was worn by Mary, Queen of Scots, who heavily persecuted those who held to, and preached the true gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. We will focus on three men, Master John Bradford, John Leaf and Master John Philpot, who were burned at the stakes in Smithfield for their belief of the truth and their opposition to popery and formalized religion. Join us for this journey back into true Christian history…

Join us this week on Wheat Among the Tares as we focus on the effects of social media with regard to the local church and it’s impact on Christians. Pastor Steve Williamson joins us and gives us his perspective as to just how much we as Christians should be involved in the social media arena, and the potential of compromise, family issues and a myriad of other issues...

This week on Wheat Among the Tares, Attorney David Gibbs (President – Christian Law Association) joins us to provide details regarding the legal landscape of 2026, and in particular the status of pending cases that will affect Christians in the near future. If you are interested in knowing what is presently happening in our courts, and pending cases of increased magnitude as to our liberties, please listen to this episode of Wheat Among the Tares...

This week on Wheat Among the Tares, we bring the concluding episode of the two-part series on the subject of the Quakers (Friends of Society), focusing on the history of this religious movement and the tenets of their beliefs. Karl Baker, former pastor and church historian, again joins us to provide details associated with this denomination and how their beliefs compare to the basis of scripture…

This week on Wheat Among the Tares, we begin a two-part series on the subject of the Quakers ( Religious Society of Friends), focusing on the history of this religious movement and the tenets of their beliefs. Our church historian, Karl Baker, joins us to provide details associated with this denomination and how their beliefs compare to the basis of scripture…

Join us this week on Wheat Among the Tares as we again delve into the subject of Giving from a true biblical standpoint. Pastor Bevans Welder of the Bible Believers Baptist Church in Corpus Christi Texas joins us for Part 2 of this two-part series to discuss this often misunderstood area of giving, and following the principles set forth in the scriptures...

Join us this week on Wheat Among the Tares as we delve into the subject of Giving from a true biblical standpoint. Pastor Bevans Welder of the Bible Believers Baptist Church in Corpus Christi Texas joins us to discuss this often misunderstood area of giving, and following the principles set forth in the scriptures...

The silent world of the deaf – does anyone know how to reach and communicate with these of this silent world? Join us on Wheat Among the Tares as we talk with a couple, who are laboring among the deaf in order to reach them with the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. Join us for an interview with David and Phyllis Smith of Gethsemane Baptist Church, whose story and ministry with the deaf began “close” at home some years ago...

Join us on Wheat Among the Tares this week as we take a look into the life of Mr. Peter Cartwright, a Methodist circuit riding preacher, who preached for over 50 years in colonial America. His keen observations regarding the marks of true Christianity, and the fanaticism of the false, is the focus of our program this week. We use Mr. Cartwright’s personal autobiography as the means of conveying his observations through events recorded during the days of his ministry travels...

Join us on Wheat Among the Tares for our year-ending broadcast, featuring the life of John Bunyan and his trial in 1660 – the charge; simply preaching the word of God. The interesting thing about this trial, is that out of these circumstances, would rise a book that has been read the world over, second only to the Bible…

Join us this week on Wheat Among the Tares for our annual Christmas broadcast featuring our Hymns for Life host, Brad Lindsey. Brad will be providing us with the song histories of seven of the most beloved Christmas hymns that are still a leading part of our Christian observance of the Lord’s birth…

This week on Wheat Among the Tares, Pastor Steve Williamson joins us in a discussion of the theme of Christmas, and if the observance of this world-recognized holiday is based onscripture. Join us as we explore the questions that some Christians have as to practices of this season and the matter of the conscience as to the observance of this time...

This week on Wheat Among the Tares, we feature a look back into the life of William Cowper (pronounced Cooper), the author of a number of the churches most beloved hymns (i.e., There Is A Fountain), and the account of his conversion to Christ through very deep and trying circumstances...

Join us this week on Wheat Among the Tares for a look at the impact of social media on Christians today, and how it also impacts the local church. Pastor Steve Williamson joins us inthe studio to provide his thoughts in a pastoral role as to what is happening to Biblical principles and standards as result of this cultural change…

Join us this week on Wheat Among the Tares for our annual Thanksgiving Special Episode with our Hymns for Life host, Brad Lindsey. Brad reaches back into church history to revealdetails about several of the beloved Thanksgiving hymns, and the importance of needing a thankful heart year round. Join us for this special episode of Wheat Among the Tares...

This week on Wheat Among the Tares, we bring you Part 3 (our concluding episode of this series) that has focused on the current phenomenon described as the Contemporary Christian Church movement. Our church historian, Bro. Karl Baker, joins us once again as we focus on the difference between true Biblical repentance and the emotional "decisions” that are a part of the revivals of our day. Our discussion ends with comments regarding the hymnology of the CCM, in comparison with the true hymns of the church today...

This week, on Wheat Among the Tares, we step in with an interim program to coincide with the present series on the Contemporary Church. We step back in church history to hear from two pastors from colonial America (mid-1700’s) regarding the status of religion and the spiritual carelessness of the people during this time period. We read from two different letters that have been published in the book, “ The Log College” by Archibald Alexander in 1851. Join us as we hear how the Spirit of God moved on the hearts of men, especially the young people of their day, to awaken them, and bring about a change to their lives and an impact on thesociety of the day. This narrative is a far cry from the “revivals” of what is happening on college campuses today and how the results of these “professions”, that have failed to change the spiritual landscape of our day…

This week on Wheat Among the Tares, we continue our series of broadcasts relating to the current phenomenon described as the Contemporary Christian Church movement. Our church historian, Bro. Karl Baker, joins us for Part 2 as we examine the truth of the Lord’s commandments regarding his church, and the catalyst of what has led to the modern (or contemporary) church methods and message of our present day…

This week on Wheat Among the Tares, we begin a series of broadcasts that focus on the current phenomenon described as the Contemporary Christian Church movement. Our church historian, Bro. Karl Baker, joins us as we delve into the tenets of this movement, and the history behind the means, methods and motives that is become a part of the religious landscape today. Join us for Part 1...

Join Pastor Stephen Williamson on our program this week as we discuss the matter of prayer, as highlighted in the writings of George Muller, a man of faith that started a number of orphanages in England in the 1800's, without asking no one but the Lord for his needs...

Our episode this week on Wheat Among the Tares features a look back into the life of Ann Hasseltine, who later became the wife of Adoniram Judson, missionary to the nation of Burma in the early 1800’s. The story of the uniqueness of this young woman, and how the Lord prepared her for the stresses and toils of the missionary life with her husband, provides us with an invaluable resource as to the workings of the Lord in each of our lives, as we seek to walk in his way…

Our Wheat Among the Tares program this week features a young man, along with his family, who is currently serving in the country of Mexico. This 2nd generation missionary ispastoring in an area of drug cartels and religiosity, and has witnessed many difficult circumstances during the course of his ministry…join us as Missionary Stephen Villarreal shares detailsof the ministry in Nuevo Leon, Mexico…

Join us for a special edition of Wheat Among the Tares this week, as we are joined by Todd Nettleton, the voice of the Voice of the Martyrs radio broadcast. He joins us to providedetails about the persecution of Christians in the nation of Eritrea, and the extreme hardships that, particularly, Christian pastors endure under the oppressing hand of the government of this African nation. If you are unfamiliar with this country, and its stand as to persecution, join us for this podcast...

Join us this week on Wheat Among the Tares for a conversation with Missionary Eric Fair, who is presently serving in the nation of Greece. Brother Fair is laboring in the very same mission field that the Apostle Paul labored and preached in almost 2000 years ago…Join us as we discuss the challenges that Brother Fair faces now, and the needs as to prayer for this missionary family…

Join us this week on Wheat Among the Tares for Part Two of the two-part series that spotlights the history of the translation team of the Holy Bible (1611 Authorized Version). Brother Karl Baker, our church historian, joins usonce again to discuss the history of the men who, under the hand of God, wereinspired and guided in the promulgation of the written word of God to the world...

Join us this week on Wheat Among the Tares as we begin a two-part series that spotlights the history of the translation team of the Holy Bible (1611 Authorized Version). Our church historian, Brother Karl Baker, joins us to provide the history of the men who were selected to undertake this monumental task that has proven to be the center point of church history as to the written word of God to the world...

Join us this week as we look back at the account of Allen Francis Gardiner, a man who gave his life in an attempt to reach the inhabitants of Terra de Fuego on the extreme southern tip of South America with the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. The desire of this man, along with those who accompanied  him on this journey, was notable in Christian history – but ended in an most usual way...

Missionary Matt Womack, who along with his family are serving in the country of South Africa, joins us this week on Wheat Among the Tares. He provides us with details about the current ministry situation regarding the denial of his in-country visas, and his efforts and hopes that the visas will be reissued. Matt also gives us an idea of how the Lord has blessed the ministry with a number of outreaches and a coregroup of saints that are serving in the ministry of Solid Rock Baptist Church...

This week’s Wheat Among the Tares program features the historical account of the life of John Brainerd, who has come to be known as the “Forgotten Brainerd”. This man was the brother of David Brainerd, the celebrated missionary to the native tribes of New Jersey and New York in the 1700’s. Join us as we find out how John Brainerd was the successor of his brother David, who died at 29 years of age, and who carried on his older brother’s work for another 30+ years…

This week on Wheat Among the Tares, Missionary Chris Shull joins us from Illuisat Greenland, where he and his family have labored on the mission field for 18 years. Recent events inthe political arena in Greenland has drawn criticism from the native Greenland community upon the ministry, and Brother Shull shares with us about this situation along with an update of the ministry efforts and how the Lord has blessed then, both in strength and comfort…

Join us this week on Wheat Among the Tares as we air Part 2 of the two-part series featuring the history and teachings of the Mormons. Our resident historian, Brother Karl Baker, inthis episode, provides us with details associated with the teachings and traditions of the Mormon “church”, and how their teachings compare in the light of the Holy Scriptures...

Join us this week on Wheat Among the Tares as we air Part 1 of a two-part series featuring the history and teachings of the Mormons. Our resident historian, Brother Karl Baker, provides us with details associated with the founder (Joseph Smith), and the teachings and traditions of this cult, and how their teachings compare in the light of the Holy Scriptures...

Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this (James 1:27). Join us this week as we focus on the orphan population, innocent victims of the current war happening in the country of Myanmar, and how Baptist pastors are tasked with the care of orphans who are suffering as a result. Tim Faulk, Executive Director of inSide Myanmar/Reach International Missions, joins us to provide details of how these Baptist pastors are opening their homes and hearts to these who have great need and nowhere to turn…

This week on Wheat Among the Tares, we journey back to the years of the mid-1800’s to learn about the missionary efforts of John Geddie, who gave himself to go the islands of the South Pacific. Join us as we learn of the hardships and challenges he faced in order to take the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to a forgotten people who lived in utter spiritual darkness, a people that needed the light of the Gospel…

Join us this week on Wheat Anong the Tares as we feature the true testimony of Loi Le, a descendant of North Vietnamese parents, who fled their country to seek refuge from the communist rule of North Vietnam on the 1980’s. Brother Le provides amazing details as to their lives, theireventual escape through the providence of God that brought them ultimately to the United States for asylum. At the heart of this story is how the mercies of God provided Loi and several of his siblings with the opportunity to hear thegospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, and come to know the true and living God...

Join us this week on Wheat Among the Tares as we remember our country’s founding, and the “why “ of the blessings we have from the Lord. Pastor Steve Williamson and Brother Karl Baker, our church historian, joins us to discuss the reasons of America’s greatness, and what we must do to maintain the good hand of the Lord upon our land…

“The devil has seldom done a more clever thing, than hinting to the Church that part of their mission is to provide entertainment for the people, with a view to winning them…” This quote is cited from a pastor, who is well known – butfrom when and where? Join us this week on Wheat Among the Tares as we focus with our guest, Brad Lindsey (Hymns for Life) on the subject of the influence of CCM (Christian Contemporary Music) in and upon the churches on the present day, and find out who made this most interesting statement...

This week as we bring back one of our programs that features the account of an atheist that came to know the truth about God, and the salvation that is through the Lord Jesus Christ.  Join us as we listen to Pastor Eric Klerk, Pastor of Shepherds Grace Baptist Church in Sandpoint Idaho, describe how this man, Charles Glock, came from atheism, philosophy and skepticism to know the Lord, through the kind and consistent efforts of Pastor Eric by means of a weekly Bible study in the retirement home where this man resided.

This week on Wheat Among the Tares, we return to our program archives to feature the life and testimony of George Muller of Bristol England. This ordinary man, through faith and trust in the Lord God, fostered a testimony that God hears prayer, and built a series of orphanages in the 1800’s that are still in operation today. Join us for this most unusual story...

This week on Wheat Among the Tares, our guest, Missionary Danny Kessler, shares his story about a recent event in the life of his family (his daughter specifically) that brought about a deep trial of faith in their lives. Join us as Brother Kessler describes the events and his thoughts as he and his family went through the depths of this trial that involved both physical and emotional involvement, and the answer(s) to their prayers of the Lord’s sustaining grace…