Renew His World with Carmen Lindsay

Get early access + exclusive updates: https://renewhisworld.kit.com/c6b8c9614c What if everything you’ve been told about the end times… isn’t quite right? In this conversation, Carmen sits down with Gary DeMar to challenge one of the most influential beliefs shaping how Christians see the future and their role in it. If your theology leads you to expect defeat, disengagement, or decline… what does that mean for how you live today? This episode isn’t just about prophecy—it’s about purpose, responsibility, and whether Christians are called to retreat… or rebuild. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why your view of the end times (eschatology) shapes how you engage with culture The danger of “newspaper exegesis” and reading current events into Scripture A historical look at failed end-times predictions across generations How Matthew 24 may actually refer to events in A.D. 70, not the distant future The destruction of the temple and why it matters for understanding prophecy Whether the Gospel being preached “to the whole world” has already been fulfilled A different interpretation of the “abomination of desolation.” How Old Testament prophetic language (sun, moon, stars) describes the collapse of nations—not a literal cosmic collapse Why many Christians today may misunderstand their role in shaping the future Guest Bio: Gary DeMar is a bestselling author, speaker, and president of American Vision, an organization dedicated to applying biblical truth to every area of life. He has written over 30 books on topics including biblical prophecy, Christian worldview, and cultural engagement. Known for his deep historical research and bold theological positions, Gary has spent decades equipping believers to think clearly about Scripture—and live it out in the real world.  Resources Mentioned: American Vision Book: The Late Great Planet Earth by Hal Lindsey Book: 88 Reasons Why the Rapture Will Be in 1988 by Edgar Whisenant Historical writings of Flavius Josephus Biblical passages discussed: Matthew 21–24 (Olivet Discourse) Luke 21 Colossians 1:23 Romans 1:8, Romans 16 Acts 11 1 John 2 & 4 Isaiah 13, 34, 66 Ezekiel (prophetic judgment language)   Connect with Renew His World: Website: https://www.renewhisworld.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RenewHisWorld/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RenewHisWorld/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@renewhisworld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RenewHisWorld Email info: [email protected]

What if the thing you’re most afraid of—your anxiety, your insecurity, your past—was exactly what God wanted to use to blow your mind? In part two of Carmen’s conversation with NBA player Jonathan Isaac, we go behind the headlines of “the guy who stood in the bubble,” and into the inner war he was fighting long before the cameras ever saw him. From panic episodes at Florida State to injury after injury in the league, Jonathan opens up about fear, purpose, and the love of God that refused to let him go. Jonathan shares how a quiet church kid from the Bronx became the number one high school player in Florida, a top NBA draft pick—and yet was secretly crumbling under the weight of performance, approval, and anxiety. He walks through the moment God got his attention through “random” elevator encounters, Christian apologetics, and an unlikely homeless-outreach that led him to a church, a spiritual father, and the woman who would become his wife.  Guest Bio: Jonathan Isaac is a professional basketball player, author, and entrepreneur whose life off the court has become just as impactful as his game on it. Raised in the Bronx and later in Naples, Florida, Jonathan rose from a quiet, approval-seeking kid to the number one high school player in Florida and a top NBA draft pick. On the surface, he was the confident, athletic star. Behind the scenes, he was battling crippling anxiety, fear of rejection, and a fragile sense of identity built on performance. In the NBA, Jonathan’s journey with God went from cultural Christianity to deep, personal conviction. Through a series of orchestrated encounters, apologetics, and the persistent love of God, his life was radically redirected—shaping the courage he later displayed when he chose to stand in the NBA bubble. His story is one of inner transformation long before public boldness.  Resources Mentioned: UNITUS – Jonathan’s Christ-centered footwear and apparel brand: https://weareunitus.com/ Apologetics voices Jonathan dove into on his journey: Frank Turek Ravi Zacharias William Lane Craig John Lennox Key Scriptures referenced or alluded to: Luke 6:46 – “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord’ and not do what I say?” John 3:16–17 – Jesus came not to condemn the world, but to save it Themes of the “double-minded man” and walking in the light vs. darkness   Connect with Renew His World: Website: https://www.renewhisworld.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RenewHisWorld/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RenewHisWorld/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@renewhisworld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RenewHisWorld Email info: [email protected] — Footage provided by White Wolf Creative.

What happens to a nation, and to a person, when identity politics collide with identity in Christ? Host Carmen Lindsay sits down with NBA forward Jonathan Isaac to talk about identity, race, and the courage to stand alone when the whole world expects you to kneel.  Jonathan takes us back to the chaos of 2020—the George Floyd tragedy, the rise of Black Lives Matter, the pressure inside the NBA bubble—and shares how he wrestled through anger, pain, and cultural expectations to land on a very different kind of response: one rooted not in skin color or politics, but in the unshakable identity of being a child of God. Guest Bio: Jonathan Isaac is a professional basketball player in the NBA and a bold follower of Jesus Christ. Known nationally for his decision not to kneel for the national anthem or wear a Black Lives Matter shirt during the 2020 NBA bubble, Jonathan has become a leading voice calling believers to root their identity in Christ rather than in politics, race, or cultural trends. He is the author of Why I Stand, where he shares his personal journey of insecurity, injury, faith, and conviction, and explains the biblical reasoning behind his very public stand. Beyond the court, Jonathan is passionate about using his platform to point people to the gospel, champion biblical unity across racial lines, and encourage Christians to live out their faith with conviction, love, and courage in the public square.   Resources Mentioned: Book: Why I Stand by Jonathan Isaac: https://a.co/d/3tjiZvZ The Bible – especially themes of law vs. grace, God’s covenant love, and Jesus’ command to “love your neighbor as yourself” (the Golden Rule) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonisaac_01/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jonathanisac01/   Connect with Renew His World: Website: https://www.renewhisworld.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RenewHisWorld/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RenewHisWorld/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@renewhisworld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RenewHisWorld Email info: [email protected] — Footage provided by White Wolf Creative.  

What if your end-times theology is quietly training you to accept defeat instead of fighting for renewal? In part two of this conversation, Carmen sits back down with theologian and author Harold Eberle to walk line-by-line through Matthew 24, the fall of Jerusalem in AD 70, and why your view of “the last days” might be sabotaging your hope for the future of America. Harold explains why he believes many of the “end times” passages—wars and rumors of wars, the great falling away, the abomination of desolation, and the gospel being preached to “the whole world”—were actually fulfilled in the first century, not waiting for us in some dark future. He unpacks the rise of Gnosticism, the massive early-church heresy that pulled a third of Christians off course, and how that explains the “great apostasy” language in the New Testament. If you’re tired of fear-based headlines and Christian escapism, this episode will challenge your assumptions and rekindle your hope.  Guest Bio: Harold Eberle is a theologian, pastor, and author known for helping believers rethink long-held assumptions about God, Scripture, and the future with both courage and humility. He has spent decades teaching around the world, equipping Christians to embrace a victorious view of the kingdom of God that produces hope, courage, and cultural engagement rather than fear and retreat.   Harold is the co-author of Victorious Eschatology, a book that challenges popular end-times scenarios and argues from Scripture and church history that Jesus is already reigning and His kingdom is actively advancing in the world. Through his writing, teaching, and ministry work, Harold has helped countless believers move from a defeatist, end-of-the-world mindset to a faith-filled expectation that the gospel can transform nations—including our own.   Resources Mentioned: Book – Victorious Eschatology by Harold Eberle: https://a.co/d/09KNzcwX The Bible passages discussed: Matthew 24 Luke 21 1 John 1 Romans 1, 10, 16 Colossians 1 Daniel (prophecies of the Son of Man and the Ancient of Days) Isaiah 9 (the increase of His government) Josephus’ historical accounts of the destruction of Jerusalem and the Jewish-Roman War, Mention of a historical work on church statistics in America   Connect with Renew His World: Website: https://www.renewhisworld.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RenewHisWorld/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RenewHisWorld/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@renewhisworld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RenewHisWorld Email info: [email protected] — Footage provided by White Wolf Creative.

What if the “last days” you’ve feared your whole life already happened—and that’s actually good news for the church today? In this episode of Renew His World, host Carmen Lindsay sits down with theologian and author Dr. Harold Eberle to talk about eschatology—without the charts, panic, or prophecy hype. Harold shares how he moved from a “Left Behind” fear of the future to what he calls a victorious eschatology: the historic Christian view that many of Jesus’ “end times” prophecies were fulfilled in the first century, while we still look forward in hope to His return. Carmen and Harold walk through Matthew 23–24, the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70, and why most of the church for 2,000 years believed that some of Revelation is already fulfilled and some is yet to come. Along the way they unpack the rise of the Scofield Reference Bible, Darby’s dispensationalism, and how “rapture culture” reshaped American Christianity—and often drained believers of courage to engage culture and fight for their nations. Guest Bio: Dr. Harold R. Eberle is a pastor, theologian, and author known for helping believers think biblically and optimistically about God’s Kingdom and the future. After pastoring in the Pacific Northwest, Harold launched a traveling teaching ministry that has taken him around the world, where he has equipped church leaders, planted Bible colleges, and written widely on theology, church history, and culture. Over more than 40 years of ministry, he has authored 30+ books, including Victorious Eschatology (with Martin Trench), Father-Son Theology, and The Comings of Christ. Harold and his wife Linda lead Worldcast Ministries from Yakima, Washington, and share a passion to see the church rise in maturity, courage, and hope in every sphere of society.    Resources Mentioned: Website: https://www.worldcastministries.com/ Books: https://www.worldcastministries.com/store/c2/Books.html Victorious Eschatology: A Partial Preterist View by Harold R. Eberle & Martin Trench WORLDCAST MINISTRIES+1 The Scofield Reference Bible (first published 1909; influential in spreading futurist/dispensational eschatology) Scholars Corner John Nelson Darby and 19th-century dispensationalism as the roots of modern “rapture” teaching Scholars Corner Flavius Josephus’ first-century histories, especially The Jewish War, as a primary source for the wars, famines, and destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70 Key biblical texts: Matthew 23–24, Acts (Agabus’ famine prophecy), Hebrews 1, James 5, 1 John 2, Jude 1   Connect with Renew His World: Website: https://www.renewhisworld.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RenewHisWorld/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RenewHisWorld/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@renewhisworld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RenewHisWorld Email info: [email protected] — Footage provided by White Wolf Creative.

What if the powers shaping policy, media, and even your child’s classroom aren’t random—but organized, ideological, and deeply spiritual? In this second part of their conversation, Carmen Lindsay and investigative journalist Alex Newman pull back the curtain on some of the most influential groups shaping global politics, education, and culture. From the Council on Foreign Relations and the Trilateral Commission to the Bilderberg Group and Skull and Bones, Alex reveals how these networks advance what he calls a “spiritual and ideological war” against truth, liberty, and biblical values. The discussion spans the banning of homeschooling in Sweden, the globalist push for one-world governance, the moral implications of “climate change” ideology, and how Christians can respond biblically—with courage, discernment, and obedience to God over man. Guest Bio: Alex Newman is a journalist, author, and educator known for incisive reporting on education policy, economics, and global governance. Raised overseas and trained in journalism, Alex came to faith in Christ while investigating the ideological currents shaping our world. He has covered major international gatherings—including the 2009 UN Climate Summit in Copenhagen—and has written extensively on the Federal Reserve, Common Core, and the cultural forces eroding family, church, and nation. The author of Deep State, Alex also taught economics for 12 years and frequently speaks to churches and civic groups about a biblical view of government, liberty, and responsibility. His message is simple: Jesus is Lord over every sphere—and the church must not be silent. Resources Mentioned: Indoctrinating Our Children to Death by Alex Newman Proofs of a Conspiracy by John Robison (1798) America’s Secret Establishment: An Introduction to the Order of Skull & Bones by Antony Sutton Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) – www.hslda.org The New American Magazine – www.thenewamerican.com Connect with Renew His World: Website: https://www.renewhisworld.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RenewHisWorld/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RenewHisWorld/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@renewhisworld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RenewHisWorld Email info: [email protected] — Footage provided by White Wolf Creative.

What part of your life is Jesus not the Lord of? For too long, the church has treated politics and culture as “off-limits” — but what if that silence is exactly what allows darkness to spread? 🎁 Get early access to episodes before they go public + exclusive updates → https://renewhisworld.kit.com/c6b8c9614c In this premiere episode of Renew His World, host Carmen Lindsay sits down with award-winning journalist and author Alex Newman for a deep dive into the spiritual battle shaping modern society. From the Enlightenment and the French Revolution to Marxism, globalism, and today’s cultural collapse, Alex exposes how the same ancient rebellion against God continues under new names and systems. Raised overseas and once far from God, Alex shares how investigating global ideologies led him to faith in Christ—and how journalism became his calling to “expose the unfruitful works of darkness” (Eph. 5:11). Guest Bio: Alex Newman is a journalist, author, and educator known for incisive reporting on education policy, economics, and global governance. Raised overseas and trained in journalism, Alex came to faith in Christ while investigating the ideological currents shaping our world. He has covered major international gatherings—including the 2009 UN Climate Summit in Copenhagen—and has written extensively on the Federal Reserve, Common Core, and the cultural forces eroding family, church, and nation. The author of Deep State, Alex, also taught economics for 12 years and frequently speaks to churches and civic groups about a biblical view of government, liberty, and responsibility. His message is simple: Jesus is Lord over every sphere—and the church must not be silent. Resources Mentioned: Deep State – by Alex Newman Proofs of a Conspiracy – by John Robison Marx & Satan and Tortured for Christ – by Richard Wurmbrand The Communist Manifesto – by Karl Marx & Friedrich Engels (referenced) Liberty Pastors Summits – founded by Paul Blair The UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (referenced)   🎁 Want early access to future episodes and exclusive updates? Join here → https://renewhisworld.kit.com/c6b8c9614c   Connect with Renew His World: Website: https://www.renewhisworld.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RenewHisWorld/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RenewHisWorld/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@renewhisworld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RenewHisWorld Email info: [email protected] — Footage provided by White Wolf Creative.

🎁 Get early access to episodes before they go public + exclusive updates → https://renewhisworld.kit.com/c6b8c9614c  Renew His World is a Christian podcast exploring faith, culture, politics, and the biblical worldview needed to rebuild families, strengthen the Church, and renew America. In a time when truth feels distorted and believers feel powerless, many are asking: What can we actually do? Host Carmen Lindsay steps out of retreat mode and into action—equipping Christians to think clearly, live boldly, and partner with God in restoring His world. Through conversations with pastors, theologians, historians, cultural leaders, and courageous voices often ignored by the mainstream, we tackle the spiritual roots behind today’s cultural battles—from worldview and discipleship to socialism, history, and the future of the Kingdom of God. This isn’t doom-scrolling. It’s discipleship. It’s restoration. It’s a call to build something lasting. – Footage provided by White Wolf Creative.   Connect with Renew His World: Website: https://www.renewhisworld.org/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RenewHisWorld/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RenewHisWorld/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@renewhisworld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RenewHisWorld Email info: [email protected]