"The Cross in the Desert."

George and I continue our special series on witnessing to the cults and exposing their false doctrines. We emphasize the need for compassionate witnessing and speaking the truth in love to groups who claim to be Christians but believe doctrines contrary to historic Christianity.

George and I educate and equip you on talking to Jehovah's Witnesses on this podcast. We examine their Bible, The New World Translation, and how it denies and misrepresents the person of Christ.

In part two of our series in "Witnessing to the cults," George and I give a brief but important teaching on the Trinity and the Deity of Christ. Cults always deny the eternal deity of Christ and distort the Trinity. This is foundational to learn about before witnessing to those involved in cultivate systems.

I'm beginning a new series on how Christians can recognize and witness to the cults. Cults are notorious for using Christian terminology but radically redefining what it means. This is a very important series to equip the church to reach out to these organizations with the true gospel. Part 1 is a basic introduction.

Today on our final program in this series, George and I discuss the Moral Argument for God's existence, pointing out the dangerous philosophy of relativism and the rejection of truth in our culture.

On this podcast, George and I present the Telelogical Argument for God's existence, better know as the Design Argument. The fine tuning of the Universe, the complexity of our bodies, and the astounding information contained in the DNA Molecule points to a designer. We explain that none of this could have happened by chance but is the result of an intelligent designer.

On this podcast, George and I discuss the importance of the Cosmological Argument for the existence of God. The Law of Causality, which is the bedrock for all scientific inquiry, demonstrates that the universe is caused, and that it had a beginning. Join us for this very important conversation.

70% of young Christians who go off to college unfortunately return home embracing an atheistic worldview. What is the cure for this problem? On Part one of our series, George and I carefully lay a foundation for the need of apologetics and define the folly of the atheistic worldview. Part 2 of our series will focus in on the Classical arguments for the existence of God.

One of the most recognized symbols of Christianity is the cross. Some people wear a cross around their necks without realizing the power of what they're wearing. The cross is central to the teaching of Christianity. It is God's message of hope and forgiveness to a dying world. My latest podcast explores the meaning and power of the Cross.

Reza Pahlavi, The Crown Prince of Iran, brought down the house at the recent CPAC Convention in Dallas. Thousands of Iranian-Americans cheered loudly as the Crown Prince laid out his vision for a Free Iran. My latest podcast features his powerful speech that was covered by my journalist wife who is a writer for Redstate.com.

Psalm 16 is an incredible prophetic psalm that details the immense sufferings of Christ bearing our sins and judgment on the Cross. Join me on a very special journey of understanding Psalm 22 and how it relates to our salvation.

In the conclusion of our special two part series on defending the truth claims of the resurrection of Christ, George and I respond to the Islamic claim that Jesus was not crucified. We also critique the Discovery Channel documentary about the so called, "Lost tomb of Jesus."

We live in a culture filled with doubt and skepticism. Most people have many questions about the afterlife and struggle with the fear of death. Today on my podcast, George and I respond to the doubt and skepticism by providing good reasons to believe that Jesus indeed did rise from the dead accomplishing salvation for His people.

On my podcast, I give solid apologetical reasons for believing in the resurrection of Christ as an undeniable historical event. I also respond to the Quran's claim that Jesus wasn't crucified.

This is a very special Nowruz for Iranians. Their homeland is being liberated and the celebration is about to begin. Their day has finally come. Ni more oppression, death and fear. Instead we will be "Dancing in the rain."

Adhieh Coleman fled Iran for religious persecution and came to America for an exciting new future 30 years ago. I met her at The St.Louis Iranian Rally. She shares her powerful testimony on my latest episode. Also on the podcast the story of the courageous members of the Iranian women's soccer team given asylum in Australia after being threatened by the government for not singing the national anthem.

On Part 4 of our series on Young Earth Creationism, George and I discuss the discovery of soft tissue in dinosaur bones and the significance of the 1980 Eruption of Mount St. Helen's and how that demonstrates a young earth scenario.

Today on part three of our important discussion on Young Earth Creationism, My guest George Shook and I discuss the problems with Christian Apologists denying Adam and the Book of Genesis as being historical and how that compromises important Biblical doctrine.

The People of Iran see in President Trump, a reflection of a great Persian King. King Cyrus was a ruler who demonstrated fairness, tolerance, and human rights to his subjects. Today on my podcast I talked about meeting Iranians for the first time at a rally in St. Louis. It was a very exciting day and one that I will never forget.

A catastrophic flood recorded in the Book of Genesis was a real historical event. The flood was worldwide and accounts for the fossil record refuting the myth of millions of years of uniformatarianism. If that is true, then why are prominent Church apologists compromising Genesis by believing secular theories held by unbelievers? Join on my podcast and find out why.

On February 28, 2026, liberation came to the people of Iran in a joint military operation rescue by Israel and the United States. My latest podcast is a special celebration with the people of Iran on their incredible day of liberation.

The underground Church In Iran is unafraid and unashamed. That's why they are known as the fastest growing underground church in the world. Recently, several Iranian Christians have paid the ultimate cost with their lives during the bloody uprising in January. My newest podcast is a special report on their courage, also featuring a fascinating interview with Lana Silk of "Transform Iran" digital online church.

The debate about the age of the earth goes much deeper than how old it is. Prominent Christian apologists are borrowing from secular science and trying to harmonize it with the Bible. The integrity and authority of Scripture is being compromised. The Book of Genesis is being reduced to a myth and an allegory. My guest George Shook and I confront this dangerous compromise on my newest podcast

Ramadan is the holiest month of the year for Muslims to fast for 30 days and draw closer to Allah. It is also a pivotal time for Christians to reach out to their Muslim friends and neighbors and introduce them to Jesus, the Bread of life who satisfies our spiritual thirst and hunger.

Hundreds of thousands of Iranians rallied together in several cities all over the world to stand in solidarity with the people of Iran. From Los Angeles to Toronto and Munich people gathered together to speak hope and freedom to the troubled nation of Iran. Organized by Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, "The Global Day of Action" was a tremendous success of bringing awareness to the plight of the Iranian people.

Today on my podcast, I gave a lengthy update on why Trump is delaying any military intervention in Iran. I also taught on what the Bible teaches about true freedom and why liberation from a dictatorship government is not enough. True freedom is when Jesus liberates from the chains of sin and gives us a new heart and spirit.

The Holy Spirit is vital to the Christian life. He comes to indwell us and give us strength and power to be more like Christ. Today on my podcast I gave a short teaching on who the Holy Spirit is and the importance of relying on His power to live a life pleasing to God.

Nineteen year-old Diane Bahadouri loved riding her motorcycle because of the peaceful euphoria that she experienced. On January 8, during the internet blackout in Iran, security forces murdered her for simply chanting freedom. My latest podcast and original song is dedicated to Diane and all of the brave freedom fighters of Iran.

Today in our culture, there is a deliberate war on truth. Lawlessness and violence abounds as a consequence of rebelling and rejecting the truth. Today on my podcast, I define what truth is and respond to the claims of moral relativism and show the difficulty of living by that philosophy.

Reports coming out of Iran suggest that the government is using chemical weapons against their own people! Today on my podcast, I gave an update on Iran and also talked about a new bill submitted to Congress that would bring some relief to suffering Christians in Nigeria. I also featured a new worship song on my Cross in the Desert Music Platform on Spotify.

The Islamic Republic has slaughtered more than 12,000 protesters in just two nights! Yet Iranians refuse to back down and continue to go out on the streets to fight for their freedom. Today on my podcast I give latest updates on the bloody revolution in Iran and also feature a protest anthem song that I wrote for the freedom fighters entitled, "Voices of Iran."

A special report on the bloody revolution in Iran where thousands of protesters have been killed for just chanting freedom!

The freedom fighters of Iran are engaged in their toughest fight with the Internet shutdown. Hundreds of them are being executed in the streets. My latest podcast takes you into the Revolution and what may happen next as the immense struggle for freedom continues for "the people of the lion and sun."

A young female Iranian protester holds up a sign in the darkness of Tehran one night, begging for President Trump to help her people. The sign reads, "Trump, Don't let them kill us!" Today on my podcast I talked about that courageous protester and brought us up to date on the Revolution happening right now in the streets of Iran.

Iranians have once again taken to the streets in a massive uprising to reclaim their homeland. It's not only because of the economic meltdown. Its about wanting true freedom and democracy and breaking free from the chains of a dictatorship government.

A short Bible lesson from my book about a young Olympic figure skating overcoming incredible odds to return to the ice after a devastating accident.

Every Christmas season someone will bring up this objection to the Christian Faith, declaring that Christianity is a copycat religion originating from paganism. On my podcast, Former Atheist and Christian author, Lee Strobel, tackles this objection demonstrating that Christmas is about Christ and has nothing to do with paganism.

In 2018, I wrote a book with my Iranian refugee friend in Sweden, entitled, "Dear God, please bring freedom to Iran." Our book shared the stories of Iranians struggling for freedom under a dictatorship government. My podcast focuses in on our book and recent stories in the news about the daily struggles of Iranians.

The baby born in the manager on Christmas Day was our Creator, God himself in human flesh. Christmas is the miracle of the incarnation, Jesus the gift from heaven.

The horrific misconception of honor killings is that they only happen in the Middle East, but this deadly practice is happening here quite frequently in the United States. My latest podcast takes an in depth look at this deadly practice against young innocent Muslim women who just want the freedom to choose.

Fear can eat away your body like cancer and torment you into a "prison-like existence." Today on my podcast, I shared my personal testimony of how God delivered me from the torment of fear and explained from scripture how you too can experience that same freedom!

Revelation 21:5 is a beautiful promise from God declaring that "I am making everything new." The Bible paints a beautiful picture of "The God of Restoration" who promises to bring beauty out of the ashes of your suffering.

The death toll of Christians continues to rise to "Mega" levels in Nigeria. On my recent podcast I feature special reports on the kidnapping of schoolgirls and the murder of Christians in Nigeria. I also reported on Aida, a young Iranian Christian girl in Evin Prison being denied medical treatment for a fractured spine.

The Apostle John had been exiled to the Island Patmos because of his Christian Faith. In his exile, God used John to write the greatest book in the Bible, the Book of Revelation. In Chapter one, We learn about perseverance and endurance in difficult and dark times. John encouraged the early church with these powerful words which can also give us hope and perseverance today.

There is an horrible genocide happening in Nigeria with Christians being daily slaughtered by Islamic extremists. Recently President Trump announced that he would be taking military action if the killing doesn't end. Also on my podcast I talk about a young child bride in Iran in death row for killing her husband in self-defense.

Muslims from all over the world are leaving Islam to follow Christ after having a life transforming experience with Jesus in their dreams. One such incredible experience happened to Juman Al Qawasmi the daughter of one of the founders of Hamas.

Christian pastors and worshipers are experiencing the worst persecution by the Chinese Government in over 40 years. My podcast will make you aware of the intense suffering and persecution of Christians in China who meet secretly in the underground church movement.

In the early morning hours of October 25, 2014, 26 year old Reyhaneh Jabbari was hanged in Tehran for the crime of self-defense. Seven years earlier she had defended herself against a government rapist and was found guilty of murder! This is how rape victims are treated in Iran. My latest podcast is a tribute to Reyhaneh, an innocent victim executed in Iran for the crime of self-defense.

Does the current peace agreement between Israel and Hamas have anything to do with Bible Prophecy? Is President Trump that Antichrist who makes a peace treaty with the nation of Israel? Join me in my latest podcast as I explore the incredible Prophecy of Daniel concerning the nation of Israel.

The beautiful promise of Isaiah 61 is that the Lord will take the ashes of our suffering and restore our brokenness, replacing it with the oil of His Joy. My latest podcast is a short Bible study on how God takes the ashes of our suffering and restores the broken pieces of our lives.