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Exploring the Greek word ethnē, this conversation tackles whether Christ’s command extends beyond personal evangelism into culture, government, law, education, and society itself.

Can nations be discipled?

What would a truly Christian civilization look like?

And why has much of the modern Church abandoned this vision?

This episode dives into:

The meaning of “all nations” in Matthew 28

Christianity and cultural transformation

The relationship between Church and nation

The myth of “private faith”

Eschatology and the future of Christian civilization

Why modern evangelicalism shrank the Great Commission

If you've ever wondered whether Christianity applies to every sphere of life — this conversation is for you.

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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!

On Today's Podcast: 

The Autobiography of John G. Paton: Part I (JohnGPaton.com)

Part II will be out sometime in the next year, and is what I am working on now…

Classic Missionary Biographies that I have edited and helped to publish:

Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary (BordenofYale.com)

The Memoirs of William Milne: First Missionary to Malaysia (PrayGiveGo.us)

Unbeaten: Arrested, Interrogated, and Deported from China (Unbeaten.vip)

This coming week's Pray for China (PrayforChina.us) cities…

https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-may-17-23-2026

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Luke 10, vs 2: the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, so let's ask the Lord for more!

But watch what happens next. In 500 years, that prophetic voice becomes the hand that places the crown. The same weapon that stopped a massacre at Thessalonica is now the weapon that puts a king in the snow at Canossa. Same tool. Completely different purpose. By the High Middle Ages, Rome was not a voice outside the throne. Rome was the operating system of Western Civilization, and grace would either flow through her pipes or not flow at all.

Then one monk reads his Bible. And here in 2026, some of the loudest voices on the right are telling you that the machine he dismantled is exactly what America needs now. That the Protestant experiment produced the chaos we are drowning in. That the only way home is across the Tiber. Is that true? And if it isn't, what actually built the freest nation in the history of man?

This episode is part 6 of 10 Shots of Sanity: A Crosspolitic CineDoc Series
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Should the state remain “neutral” toward religion — or does Scripture teach that rulers have real duties concerning the true faith?

In this episode of The Magistrate, Josh Howard and James Baird explore the historic Protestant understanding of church and state, including the forgotten distinction between in sacra and circa sacra — categories that shaped Christian political theology for centuries.

Can governments acknowledge Christ without controlling the church?

What authority belongs uniquely to the church?

And why have modern Christians largely abandoned the historic Reformed view of the civil magistrate?

This episode examines:

Church vs. state authority

Christian nationalism and religious neutrality

The role of civil rulers in Scripture

Erastianism vs. radical separationism

Protestant political theology

The legacy of the Reformation

Whether governments have duties toward Christianity

If you’ve ever wondered whether a “neutral” state is actually possible, this discussion is essential.

I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. You can follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post daily reminders to pray for China. To learn more about our various ministry endeavors and to get any of the missionary biographies I’ve published, visit www.PrayGiveGo.us!

For a few weeks now, I've been telling the story of my arrest and interrogation eight years ago… 

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Today I want to discuss the unique and potentially dangerous situation for Christians in Malaysia: 

Christian Pastors Abducted in Malaysia

https://www.uscirf.gov/religious-prisoners-conscience/forb-victims-database/raymond-koh

https://www.uscirf.gov/religious-prisoners-conscience/forb-victims-database/joshua-hilmy

A Look at Malaysia’s Laws Against Sharing Christ With Muslims

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_of_religion_in_Malaysia

https://www.themalaysianinsight.com/index.php/s/151363

https://www.dw.com/en/malaysia-to-deport-christian-finns-for-proselytizing/a-46464573

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This week Greg sat down with Dr. Chuck Baldwin. Chuck is a Pastor, Radio Host, and former Presidential Candidate. They discussed his journey from a Moral Majority Pre-mill Dispensationalist to his current understanding on what he calls "Fulfillment Theology". They discussed the modern national of Israel, who God's Chosen People are, as well as the upcoming midterms and his eschatology. Enjoy! 

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In this episode, we challenge the common assumptions around “all Israel will be saved” and unpack a view deeply rooted in church history that most Christians rarely hear. Instead of a future defined by endless conflict, Scripture points to something far bigger—and far more hopeful.

You’ll discover:

What Paul really means in Romans 11

Whether “replacement theology” is a misunderstanding

If God’s promises to Israel are physical, spiritual, or both

How the New Testament defines the true people of God

This isn’t about speculation—it’s about reading the Bible on its own terms. 👉 The result? A radically different vision of the future: Not division—but a growing, global kingdom as the gospel transforms the nations before Christ returns.

If you’ve ever wrestled with Israel, prophecy, or the end times, this will reframe everything.

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A child murderer is sentenced to death after horrifying testimony shocks the nation.

And pastors across America are suddenly talking about UFO disclosure, psy-ops, and “interdimensional beings.”

What on earth is happening?

In this episode of The World View, Alex Kocman examines three of the strangest and darkest stories of the week—and why Christians need theological clarity more than panic.

From the collapse of modern evangelical anthropology, to justice and evil in a fallen world, to the growing obsession with UFO disclosure and spiritual deception, this episode asks the deeper question beneath the headlines: What happens when a civilization loses its grip on truth?

Christians cannot afford gullibility. But neither can we afford materialistic unbelief. Scripture already gives categories for evil, deception, principalities, powers, sin, justice, repentance, and hope.

And above every headline, scandal, conspiracy, and fear campaign stands one name:

Jesus Christ.

At the same time, fear surrounding hantavirus is being elevated in ways eerily reminiscent of the COVID-19 narrative—raising serious concerns about whether another public-health panic is being weaponized ahead of critical political battles. As always, knowledge is power, and understanding these agendas is essential for protecting liberty, faith, and personal sovereignty.

Joining Alex is an outstanding lineup of guests: Senator Joe Nicola breaks down urgent legislative efforts to rein in artificial intelligence before it becomes a tool of tyranny; crypto pioneer Ray Youssef shares vital insights on financial freedom in an era of digital control; Citizens Defending Freedom CEO Colby Wiltse explains how pastors and faith leaders can be equipped to stand boldly for truth; and Sean Tario of MARK37 reveals practical strategies to secure your smartphone and defend your privacy against growing surveillance threats.

From AI and digital currency to spiritual warfare and personal freedom, this power-packed episode delivers the critical information you need to stay informed, prepared, and ready for the battles ahead. Buckle up—this is one broadcast you cannot afford to miss.

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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.

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In Episode 5 of this Revelation series, Jay Rogers explores a fascinating and often overlooked question: how first-century messianic expectations may have shaped the actions of the Roman Empire—and possibly Nero himself.

Ancient sources like Tacitus, Suetonius, and Josephus all point to a widespread belief that a ruler would rise from Judea to dominate the world. Rome didn’t ignore that prophecy—they feared it.

In this episode:

The Roman awareness of Jewish prophecy

Why Judea was seen as a growing threat

How messianic expectations fueled unrest and rebellion

The connection between Daniel’s vision and imperial ambition

Whether Nero may have seen himself as part of the prophecy

As tensions rose and revolt broke out, prophecy and politics collided—leading to one of the most decisive moments in history.

This episode reframes the story of Nero, not just as a tyrant—but as a ruler reacting to a world shaped by prophecy.

NEXT: If you aren't getting into daily power battles with your toddler, are you even parenting?! The Peaches shares the most recent naptime battle...

Luke leaves the table several times, but he has some opinions, too!   Reach out to the Comedian's family at nextdoor@johnbranyan.com. 

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Classic Missionary Biographies that I have edited and helped to publish:

Autobiography of John G. Paton (JohnGPaton.com)

Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary (BordenofYale.com)

The Memoirs of William Milne: First Missionary to Malaysia (PrayGiveGo.us)

Today’s podcast once again takes me down memory lane, as I share memories from the aftermath of my arrest and interrogation in China 8 years ago this week, as I wandered the streets of NW China in deportation purgatory.

Today’s podcast is sort of an addendum to what I describe in my little memoir: 

Unbeaten

Arrested, Interrogated, and Deported from China 

Unbeaten.vip

This coming week's Pray for China (PrayforChina.us) cities…

https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-may-10-16-2026

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 this episode of Shadows to Substance, Pastor George Sayour reveals how the very first words of Scripture point directly to Jesus Christ and the miracle of salvation. 

The command, “Let there be light,” is not just about the creation of the world—it foreshadows the spiritual light Christ brings into dead hearts.

From Genesis to John to the writings of Paul, the Bible tells one unified story: 

the God who created light is the same God who shines the light of salvation through Jesus Christ.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How Genesis 1 points to Christ

• Why “light” is a salvation theme throughout Scripture

• The connection between creation and new creation

• How spiritual blindness is overcome through Christ alone

• Why the Gospel is woven into the Bible from the very beginning

This is the beauty of biblical theology: the shadows of the Old Testament find their substance in Christ.

In this episode of the Olivet Discourse series, Matt Plett unpacks Matthew 24 and explains why Jesus described this event as unmatched in all of history. This wasn’t just physical devastation—it was a covenantal judgment. Jerusalem’s rejection of Christ marked the end of the Old Covenant world and the fulfillment of God’s promised curses.

Drawing from Scripture, historical records from Josephus, and insights from Matthew Henry and John Calvin, this episode shows how 70 AD stands as a decisive turning point in redemptive history. You’ll also see how Jesus’ warnings about false prophets, tribulation, and the “coming of the Son of Man” were fulfilled in this generation—not as the end of the world, but as a Day of the Lord's judgment. This episode will sharpen your understanding of Bible prophecy, strengthen your confidence in Scripture, and refocus your attention on the advance of the Gospel in history.

In this episode of The Magistrate, Josh Howard and James Baird uncover a biblical pattern most people overlook: God didn’t just give commands about authority—He built it into creation itself.

From Genesis to the Psalms, the sun is portrayed as a ruler of the day, and that imagery reveals how authority is meant to function. This episode explores how true leadership is designed to give life, establish order, and operate within God-given limits—not dominate or distort.

If you want a clearer, biblical vision for authority in the home, church, and civil sphere, this framework changes how you see it.

Topics include:

- Why the sun is called a “ruler” in Scripture

- The purpose and limits of authority

- How leadership reflects God’s design in creation

- What happens when authority is distorted

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I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben. 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)

The Autobiography of John G. Paton (JohnGPaton.com)

Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary (BordenofYale.com)

Unbeaten: My Arrest, Interrogation, and Deportation from China (Unbeaten.vip)

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 by Richard Wurmbrand: https://richardwurmbrandfoundation.org/)

Iran: Critical Update

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Strategic China Gathering

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In this episode of The World View, we connect three major stories shaping the moment:

– What monarchy was actually meant to be—and what modern leadership has lost

– A viral congressional exchange that forces the life debate out of abstraction and into reality

– Vivek Ramaswamy’s comments on Jesus—and the line that still divides the world.

This isn’t just politics. It’s about authority, truth, and the question underneath everything:

Who is Jesus?

Because the divide isn’t left vs right, or nation vs nation.

It’s Christ.

On this powerful episode of The Sentinel Report, Swedish researcher and author Jacob Nordangård joins Alex Newman to expose the architects behind The Digital World Brain and reveal how freedom-loving people can resist this unprecedented threat to humanity.

Also on the program, Red Balloon CEO Andrew Crapuchettes breaks down how artificial intelligence can be harnessed for good rather than weaponized against workers, offering practical insights into the future of jobs and economic liberty.

Turning to America’s moral and spiritual crisis, teenage Christian commentator Hannah Faulkner joins Newman to address the nation’s reproductive collapse, the assault on biblical values, and why Christian men must rise to their God-given responsibilities.

Finally, Pastor Paul Blair, founder of Liberty Pastors, explains how pastors can be equipped to defend liberty, uphold the Constitution, and confront the escalating threats facing America from the pulpit outward.

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.

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In this episode of Take Heart, Cory Wing walks through the biblical case for church discipline and why it has always been considered essential to a healthy church. Drawing from Scripture and the Reformers, this teaching revisits the three historic marks of a true church—and the one many churches quietly ignore. You’ll see how church discipline is not about control or punishment, but about love, restoration, and faithfulness to Christ.

This episode covers:

• What church discipline actually is (and isn’t)

• Why so many churches avoid it today

• The three marks of a true church

• How discipline protects both the sinner and the church

Key passages: Matthew 16 & 18 Acts 5 (Ananias and Sapphira) 1 Corinthians 5 Revelation 2–3

If you’ve struggled with this topic—or seen it misused—this episode brings clarity rooted in Scripture and hope grounded in the gospel.

AND: John's beard is bringing in some compliments!  DO YOU KNOW WHAT DISTINGUISHED MEANS?!   (Luke has been a little aggressive since he shaved his head.)

LATER:  John sent us a good article about the Pitfalls of Homeschooling, which we can't share with any of our homeschooling friends...

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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!

Today’s podcast is sort of a Prologue to what I describe in my little memoir: 

Unbeaten

Arrested, Interrogated, and Deported from China 

Unbeaten.vip

Classic Missionary Biographies that I have edited and helped to publish:

Autobiography of John G. Paton (JohnGPaton.com)

Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary (BordenofYale.com)

The Memoirs of William Milne: First Missionary to Malaysia (PrayGiveGo.us)

This coming week's Pray for China (PrayforChina.us) cities…

https://open.substack.com/pub/chinacall/p/pray-for-china-may-3-9-2026

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!

This week was a family episode! Just Greg and the Dead Heads. Have you ever wondered what the biblical difference was between knowledge, understanding, wisdom, and discernment? Christians often use these words interchangeably, but the bible make a very clear distinction for each of these, although a common thread runs through them. Enjoy the episode! 

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I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben. 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…

Unbeaten: My Arrest, Interrogation, and Deportation from China (Unbeaten.vip)

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 by Richard Wurmbrand: https://richardwurmbrandfoundation.org/)

How to Give? MCI3.org (Major project in 2026 to equip 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”!

First, conflict in the Middle East raises deeper questions about religion, power, and the myth of “neutral” nations.

Then, a shocking indictment involving a major watchdog organization exposes how much of our public discourse may be shaped from above.

Finally, a heated debate among Christians over “soft men” reveals something deeper about the state of the Church—and the future of missions.

Scripture doesn’t give us a category for lasting neutrality. Every nation, every system, and every life ultimately answers the same question: who is Lord?

This isn’t a call to cynicism. It’s a call to clarity—and to faithful action.

Find out how you can serve the Lord among the nations or at home:

https://abwe.org/discover⁠�

Guests Shine Light on the News

Joining Alex to discuss Islam, the invasion of Muslims into the United States, and the war in Iran are Pastor Reza F. Safa, the founder of Christian Satellite Network, and Chris Casler, the author of Fleeing Islam: Rifqa Bary's Path to Freedom. Safa and Casler offer unique insights in Islam and how Christians in America should respond.

Pivoting to President Trump, Brad Ward, the co-founder of Armor of Truth, joins the show to answer the question, "Has Trump destroyed the Deep State?"

Support Mark Fitzpatrick in his campaign for Idaho State Governor here: website https://www.markfitzidaho.com

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.

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We have been laughing a lot, because comedy is all about taking two seemingly random ideas and jamming them together in a surprising way.   Let us tell you: Feminists sure are good at connecting random dots into outrage!

-Examining Moscow facebook page, not only makes false claims of sexual assault against minor children and shares their pictures online--but also will stalk a parent and use information about their children in a lame attempt to justify "protecting" people from Doug Wilson.  (The loose connection between my kids' school and Doug Wilson is comedy gold!)

-"G" or "Pretty Face" showed up to talk about why the church needs to be educated about how to spot abusive people, and the Peaches agreed! But Pretty Face didn't want to talk about how to spot and deal with abusive women.  Then she started using the word "Sweetie" and the mask was off. (But, boy, what a beautiful face she had under there!) 

-Heather showed up just when John and the Peaches were brainstorming an excellent new marketing strategy for converting JOHN'S pretty face into cash, and Heather wrote "Oh, you have five kids, huh?  I'll be sure to tell the local authorities when they do a welfare check..."  She commented in several other places as well, ranting about dangerous Christians being abusive.  And THEN she posted a picture of somebody's newborn granddaughter and asked "What are you going to do when she gets married and is BEATEN TO A BLOODY PULP?"  

I'm telling you, it has been a busy week of unhinged women, who want the church to know how to deal with abuse situations and will be genuinely surprised when it comes back to haunt them.  And that was BEFORE we got an email from "a woman" who "started a nonprofit for her daughter" and hopes that we burn in hell eternally.

An informed and educated church that handles abuse properly will not tolerate any of these antisocial behaviors from people who claim to represent Christ. Love them, but do not reward their temper fits.

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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!

Today’s podcast is sort of a Prologue to what I describe in my little memoir:

Unbeaten: Arrested, Interrogated, and Deported from China (Unbeaten.vip)

Classic Missionary Biographies that I have edited and helped to publish:

Autobiography of John G. Paton (JohnGPaton.com)

Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary (BordenofYale.com)

The Memoirs of William Milne: First Missionary to Malaysia (PrayGiveGo.us)

This coming week's Pray for China (PrayforChina.us) cities…

https://open.substack.com/pub/chinacall/p/pray-for-china-apr-26-may-2-2026

How to Give? 

We have a major project this year to train and equip the missionary arm of China's underground church. $50k need!

MCI3.org 

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!

I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben. 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)

The Autobiography of John G. Paton (JohnGPaton.com)

Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary (BordenofYale.com)

Unbeaten: My Arrest, Interrogation, and Deportation from China (Unbeaten.vip)

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/)

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”!

Shifting to domestic issues, Pastor Jim Garlow, the author of The Executive Orders of President Donald J. Trump: A Biblical Perspective, joins the show to highlight positive wins for believers through some of Trump's actions.

On education, E. Ray Moore, the founder of Exodus Mandate and the chairman of the board for Public School Exit, discusses legislative threats to homeschoolers across the states. Focusing on Connecticut, Newman and Moore analyze legislation that would require parents to obtain approval from child protection services to homeschool.

Finally, Jaime Brooks, a former suicide hotline operator, blows the whistle on harmful resources provided to the most vulnerable, normalizing and grooming harmful actions such as self-harm and transgenderism.

But we don't stop there, because stopping there would be the decision of people with self-control, which we are not. We also get into the surprisingly deep waters of comedy theory — specifically, why the pause before a punchline is doing more heavy lifting than the punchline itself, and why the comedian who looks the most relaxed is usually the one who has rehearsed until he can no longer feel his face. (Which, depending on his grooming situation, may be a lot of face.)

We talk about self-deprecating humor as a legitimate vulnerability tool rather than just a cry for help — though, to be clear, it is sometimes also a cry for help — and we examine what it actually means to make a joke feel like a conversation instead of a hostage situation. We also address what to do when the audience goes silent, which is a thing that happens, and which feels exactly like you would imagine it feels.

Plus: DIY grooming disasters, the psychology of appearance, and the truth about hair transplants, which we are not qualified to discuss but will anyway.

Somebody brings up paper clips again. You're going to want to hear this.

In this episode of The Magistrate, we tackle one of the most common—and most misunderstood—claims in modern Christianity.

While it’s true that every sin is enough to condemn us before a holy God, Scripture and historic Reformed theology make a crucial distinction: not all sins are equally heinous.

Drawing from the teachings of Christ, biblical examples, and the Westminster Larger Catechism, we break down why this distinction matters—not just theologically, but practically.

This episode explores:

• What it actually means that “all sins are equal"
• Why some sins are more grievous than others in God’s sight
• How Scripture treats different levels of guilt and judgment
• Why this matters for parenting, church discipline, and civil law
• The danger of flattening sin in a culture obsessed with equality

From the home to the church to the state, justice requires distinctions. And when we lose that, everything breaks.

Moving to nature, health, and science, Brent Knudsen, the founder of 4RBEES, exposes why bees are dying at an alarming rate. Even more importantly, he has answers on how electromagnetic biology can help save them and, by extension, help humanity. While small, bees contribute to the entire ecosystem of agriculture, which feeds and sustains humanity, and their welfare is key.

Learn more at www.4RBEES.com and use coupon code HIVE20 for 20% off!

Many Christians recite these words—but few stop to ask where they came from or what they actually mean.

In this episode, we examine:

The historical development of the Apostles’ Creed When and where this phrase appears in church history

What Scripture teaches about Christ’s descent

We also clarify a common misunderstanding:

The phrase is not about Jesus being tormented in hell, but about His true death and descent to the realm of the dead—what Scripture refers to as Sheol (and in Greek, Hades).

Filmed in a historic cemetery, this discussion reflects on death, the grave, and the victory of Christ.

Resources

• Rewilding Our Boys into Men: Cannabis, Screens, Schools, and the Suffocation of the Masculine Soul by Katy Talento

This week Greg sat down with Justin Johnson. He is the Owner and President of High Calling Fitness. This episode was packed full of fitness information, myths, conspiracy theories that keep you lethargic and slow, and new breakthroughs that can help you get and stay in shape. If its finally time to get in shape, tone up, or start lifting real weight, Justin or one of his coaches can help! CLICK HERE to schedule a free consultation. Enjoy the episode! 

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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.

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From its beginnings in 1983 as a small prayer meeting, Founders Ministries has grown into a major force for gospel recovery and church reformation. In this conversation, Tom shares the inside story of that growth, his decades-long friendship with Voddie Baucham, and the vision behind Founders Seminary.

They also discuss:

The origins and mission of Founders Ministries

The unique vision of Founders Seminary

Voddie Baucham’s role as its first president

The profound loss of Voddie and what it meant The future of theological training in a “negative world”

Building durable, intergenerational Christian communities T

his is a deeply personal and theological conversation about legacy, faithfulness, and the next generation of ministry.

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foundersseminary.org

iopt.org

Abwe.org

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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.

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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)

Deported from Egypt: https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/the-pub/podcasts/30293/episodes/139

Two Days in Uganda: "Gorilla Hunting" & "Gorilla Wars"

Civil War Between Chimps in Uganda

https://notthebee.com/article/the-civil-war-between-chimps-in-africa-is-the-funniest-thing-on-the-internet-right-now-weve-got-the-latest-troop-movements

There are 56 Ethnicities in China and 55 are Getting Squashed

https://www.economist.com/china/2026/03/09/there-are-56-ethnicities-in-china-and-55-are-getting-squashed

This coming week's Pray for China (PrayforChina.us) cities…

https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-apr-19-25-2026

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!

Beards require maintenance systems that sound suspiciously like seasonal folklore, and every choice—trim, shave, or let it grow wild—invites commentary from others who are not dealing with your face. Even AI-generated edits and plastic surgery hypotheticals get pulled in.

Food enters the conversation through sardines, which are presented as both a health miracle and a social risk. The hosts wrestle with how to eat something that is objectively good for you but emotionally challenging. This opens the door to spicy food theories, where culture, poverty, and taste preferences are examined.

Eating habits expand into intermittent fasting, cheat hours, and the strange personal negotiations people make with themselves about food. What begins as discipline often turns into a scheduling loophole, and food “bucket lists” blur the line between curiosity and poor planning. Along the way, odd cravings and experimental habits raise the question of whether humans are optimizing their diets or just entertaining themselves.

The conversation takes a sharp turn into information and belief, where fact-checking competes with nostalgia for clipping newspaper articles like tiny archives.

The episode lands somewhere between observation and confession, tying together haircuts, sardines, and public policy with the same underlying method—try something, justify it later, and hope nobody asks too many follow-up questions.

The Memoirs of William Milne (PrayGiveGo.us)

The Autobiography of John G. Paton (JohnGPaton.com)

Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary (BordenofYale.com)

Unbeaten: My Arrest, Interrogation, and Deportation from China (Unbeaten.vip)

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/)

Help Print More Gospel Books in Iran TODAY

https://revelationmedia.com/Iran-Comic-Books

Who Cares About the Iranian People?

Oil is at the center of this, not freedom. That is the uncomfortable truth. The nations pressuring Iran to make a deal are doing so because their economies cannot absorb the current disruption. The nations quietly hoping the deal fails are doing so because the disruption benefits them. The Iranian people, who would benefit most from a genuine political transformation, are the variable that nobody with power is primarily optimizing for.

That does not mean transformation is impossible. It means it will happen, if it happens, as a byproduct of decisions made primarily on the basis of energy economics, military positioning, and national self interest. Sometimes the right outcome arrives through the wrong reasons. I pray the Iranian opposition is ready to seize the opportunity to free themselves if and when the chance is given.

How to Give? MCI3.org 

We have a major project this year to help the missionary arm of China's underground church. $50k need!

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This week Greg sat down with Nick Speweik and Isaac Miklovic, hosts of the Fellow Heirs podcast. They talked testimony, podcasting, challenges for young men, and some conspiracy theory. It was a fun episode. Enjoy! 

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What do amillennialists actually believe about the millennium, Christ’s return, and the nature of biblical prophecy? In this video, Keith Foskey breaks down the core teachings of amillennialism, explaining three essential beliefs that define the view. You’ll also see how amillennialism compares to other major eschatological positions, including premillennialism and postmillennialism. Whether you’re new to the topic or trying to understand the differences between end times perspectives, this is a clear and accessible introduction to amillennial theology.

Topics covered:

• What amillennialism teaches about the millennium

• How amillennialists interpret Revelation 20

• The timing of Christ’s return

• Key differences between amillennialism, premillennialism, and postmillennialism

If you’re interested in biblical prophecy, eschatology, or Christian theology, this overview will help you understand one of Christianity’s most influential end times frameworks.

First, some people like to talk about "Big Picture" theology... Some people like to study the practical applications for people in real life...

Then:   John did some prison ministry this week, and it made him contemplate the Sinner's Prayer...

Later:   Are Christian communities teaching their members to be wracked with guilt constantly?

Contact the Comedian's family at nextdoor@johnbranyan.com .

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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)

The World's Longest One-Stop Flight Is Up To 29 Hours

https://simpleflying.com/worlds-longest-one-stop-29-hours-flight-explained/

20 flights: Some Chinese travellers stockpiled air tickets before fuel surcharge hike

https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/he-booked-over-20-flights-some-chinese-travellers-stockpile-air-tickets-before-fuel-surcharge-hike

The Cost of Everyday Things in China vs. the U.S.

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/cp/cost-of-living-in-china-vs-us/

Xi declares Taiwan independence a threat to peace

https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2026/04/10/beijing-ramps-up-pressure-as-xi-declares-taiwan-independence-a-threat-to-peace/215822

Xi Jinping meets new face of Taiwan's opposition as US and Japan watch

https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/taiwan-tensions/xi-jinping-meets-new-face-of-taiwan-s-opposition-as-us-and-japan-watch

This coming week's Pray for China (PrayforChina.us) cities…

https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-apr-12-18-2026

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!

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/...

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. 

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”!

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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/

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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.

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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.

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!

➡️ 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.

The Memoirs of William Milne (PrayGiveGo.us)

The Autobiography of John G. Paton (JohnGPaton.com)

Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary (BordenofYale.com)

Unbeaten: My Arrest, Interrogation, and Deportation from China (Unbeaten.vip)

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/)

Nigeria Back in the News (Church Attacks)

https://www.opendoorsus.org/en-US/stories/Palm-Sunday-Attack-Shakes-Nigerian-Community/

Kidnapped Pilot in Niger Still Missing (Kevin Rideout)

https://www.christianpost.com/news/kidnapped-missionary-kevin-rideout-remains-missing.html

The Savior’s Thirst + A Reminder to Remember Kidnapped Kevin Rideout

https://chinacall.substack.com/p/the-saviors-thirst

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

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This week Greg sat down with Jacob Glass. Jacob is the host of the Millennial Medic. They discussed the book of Daniel, the implications it has on the End Times, as well as life lessons from some of the stories in the book. Enjoy! 

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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.

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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.

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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)

China may have all the attributes of a superpower—but it lacks two things

https://www.theweek.in/columns/prasannan/2026/03/21/china-a-sleeping-kumbhakarna.html

China’s housing crisis is worse than it seems

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/07/06/world/chinas-housing-crisis-is-worse-than-it-seems/

Now let's take a look at this coming week's Pray for China (PrayforChina.us) cities…

https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-mar-29-apr-4-2026

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!

The conversation pivots to attractiveness, because no discussion of airflow is complete without ranking humans. There is an earnest attempt to determine whether glasses, clothing, or accessories make someone more attractive, as if beauty operates like a sandwich where adding the right topping suddenly solves everything. This collapses into a debate about celebrity “hot lists,” which appear to be based on a complex system involving fame, timing, and the ability to wear unusual outfits without being stopped by security.

There is a deep investigation into how Grape-Nuts absorb liquid, which is the kind of research normally conducted by scientists or people who own bowls. This expands into soaking cereals on purpose and eventually into recipes like cereal milk waffle cakes, suggesting that at some point mankind looked at breakfast and thought, “What if this required more steps?”

Just when it seems like things cannot become more structured, the discussion turns to biblical references, including Ezekiel bread and the frankly concerning punishments assigned to prophets.

Then the strategy of “hiding in plain sight” is explored, accomplished by doing normal things in a slightly more deliberate way. This is followed by weddings, tuxedos, and the realization that formal attire is governed by rules and we don't know who wrote them. 

The episode wraps with stories from teachers and band rooms, where discipline, performance, and wildly exaggerated punishments combine into a kind of educational theater without the education. 

The Memoirs of William Milne (PrayGiveGo.us)

The Autobiography of John G. Paton (JohnGPaton.com)

Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary (BordenofYale.com)

Unbeaten: My Arrest, Interrogation, and Deportation from China (Unbeaten.vip)

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. 

Richard Wurmbrand’s birthday was yesterday, March 24th (1909). 

Today we will look at some of his “birthday writings” from prison…

Richard Wurmbrand Remembers Birthdays in Communist Romania

https://chinacall.substack.com/p/a-pastors-prison-birthday

And find out more about Michael Wurmbrand’s ongoing ministry (and free books!)...

https://richardwurmbrandfoundation.org/

How to Give? MCI3.org ($50k need!)

We have a major project later this year to help the missionary arm of China's underground church. 

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”!

And here's the FULL 2019 documentary "By What Standard? God's World...God's Rules" by Founders Ministries that sparked an outrage with its trailer: https://youtu.be/pFHfa0s1XLM?si=l3-xuil9QQqCRpPo

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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.

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Then:  Our Sunday school class is talking about practical steps for meeting with God.  But does it set an unrealistic standard for what being a Real Christian looks like?  

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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)

Who Won North Korea’s Recent “Elections”? 

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/kim-jong-un-wins-99-93-votes-in-north-korea-parliamentary-elections-remaining-0-07-went-to-11236508

China’s dispute with India over Arunachal Pradesh

https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/china-s-dispute-india-over-arunachal-pradesh

Tibet in India’s China Calculus

https://www.orfonline.org/research/tibet-in-india-s-china-calculus

China’s new language law could prove fatal for minority tongues

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-putonghua-china-common-language-law/

China Requires Minorities to Learn Mandarin

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp9meeek051o

Now let's take a look at this coming week's Pray for China (PrayforChina.us) cities…

https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-mar-22-28-2026

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!

It's a family episode with just Greg and the Dead Heads! (that's you...message us if you have a better name!) Greg reviewed the Bracket Winner from the 13 day Best Reformed Podcast Bracket voting on X, discussed his two guest appearances on two great podcasts, (Rise-N-Kill and Fellow Heirs) and hen also discussed the constitutionality of the air strikes in Iran, along with how politics REALLY works. Enjoy! 

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Topics include:

• The difference between cultural Christianity and true religion

• Why localization and ordinary faithfulness matter

• The role of churches, families, and institutions in shaping a town

• The dangers of abstraction, ideology, and online tribalism

• How Christian influence actually grows in the real world

• Practical reflections for believers living in small communities

Whether you live in a rural town, suburb, or city, this discussion gets at a deeper question: how does Christianity take root in a place rather than merely exist as an identity?

If you care about theology, culture, and the future of Christian witness, this episode will challenge many assumptions.

From there, we get into medication commercials, where everything begins with a cheerful scene and ends with a list that takes a hard turn. You’ll hear about dry mouth and dizziness in the same breath as something that sounds like it requires immediate attention. The delivery never changes, which makes the contrast between the smiling people and the list even harder to ignore.

That leads into sleep machines, which are supposed to help by playing sounds like rain or waves. The idea is simple until you realize you’re lying there paying close attention to whether this particular version of rain sounds right. Instead of falling asleep, you’re evaluating the loop and wondering why the ocean seems to repeat every few seconds.

We then move to solitaire, where every move feels important right up until you run out of options and realize the deck had other plans. That small-scale decision-making sits next to Dwarf Fortress, where every action connects to several others and the system keeps track of all of it. One has you flipping cards and hoping for a red six; the other has you managing layers of outcomes that build on each other.

We also get into actors’ heights and how they’re adjusted on screen, especially in portrayals of dwarves, where camera angles and positioning do most of the work. Across TV schedules, side effect lists, looping rain sounds, card stacks, and dense game systems, we keep running into the same situation: you follow the setup, and then something in the details refuses to behave the way it’s supposed to.

The Memoirs of William Milne (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)

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. 

Thoughts on Bangladesh and How to Pray…

When I first started learning about Bangladesh in 2002, there were only about 130+ million people. Today that number is closer to 180! Let me help you with an example of just how crowded it is… similar in size to Georgia, Iowa, and Alabama, but with 15 or 25x more people!s

**Bangladesh is the most densely populated sovereign nation larger than 1,000 square miles**

- It has a population density of roughly 3,538 per sq. mile (1400/km)!

- Virtually all higher-density entries are tiny city-states, territories, or micro-nations far below 1,000 square miles, including:  Macau (~33 km², ~22,000/km²), Monaco (~2 km², ~19,000/km²),  Singapore (~710 km², ~8,225/km²), and Hong Kong (~1,100 km², ~7,000/km²). 

- Among sovereign countries (or comparable large entities) exceeding the size threshold, no other nation surpasses Bangladesh. Next in line for larger countries include places like Taiwan (~636/km²), the Netherlands (~548/km²), and South Korea (~529/km²). 

• Islam growing faster than anything else
• Christians converted from Islam are growing, but still a tiny minority (200k)
• Pray for more laborers, open doors, boldness, and protection from the evil one
• As always, put yourself “in their shoes” as you pray…

How to Give? MCI3.org ($50k need!)

We have a major project later this year to help the missionary arm of China's underground church. 

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”!

Phase one: find the moral vulnerability they can't defend. Phase two: make institutional self-defense look like complicity. Phase three: force the procedural surrender. Phase four: use the surrendered weapons. Phase five: inherit everything. Harvard. Yale. Princeton Seminary. The PCUSA. Now the SBC. Same playbook. Every time. The question isn't whether it's coming for your institution. It is. The question is whether your men will stand.

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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.

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THEN: John likes Comedian Jim Breuer, but also he's worried about him.  Jim is funny, but he might be a conspiracy nut...we're not sure. And also, he might be right about the fact that FEAR is a terrible master.

LATER: Somebody should tell Jim that The System has already been dismantled by Christ.  Hallelujah!

Contact The Comedian's Family at nextdoor@johnbranyan.com 

Spectator Article: https://spectator.com/article/the-problem-with-the-new-shakers-biopic/?edition=us&fbclid=IwY2xjawQVh6FleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAEwAAEeqwHZmAt6XJKBJkvbQdfROjImhSiQ2wHHwAmsHTqWX2Lq3wToNKoL8jkb4GY_aem_QRjZgbJghxePthAtHKkYew

C.R. Wiley Article: https://www.touchstonemag.com/archives/article.php?id=24-04-017-v&fbclid=IwY2xjawQVh65leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAEwAAEeSZAAqidPifGEMM67DdHsMUyHSX1J3lmxe6U6qezgNCwHCBs_meovZETbduE_aem_H1EU9hYLJVYqfkOVEJDhgw

Ken Burn’s Shakers Documentary: https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/the-shakers/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQViLRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAEwAAEe4iQ0JzupT0tqAEgJW7Rwrw4D7P2ut1bHCDS6nHbdEjYmdGsDxT5NdWvjsp8_aem_fZUmGSCxslbsxJAMUZUIKQ

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On the backdrop of all that noise, a person with real substance is a breath of fresh air.

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)

North Korea Launches Missiles Towards Japan

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/10-launches-raise-alarm-all-about-north-korea-ballistic-missile-firings-towards-the-sea-of-japan-101773476107021.html

Xi Torn Between Iran and US

https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/china-up-close/analysis-xi-torn-between-long-ties-with-khameneis-and-us-relations

Starlink Creates Hurdles In China’s Plans to Someday Overwhelm Taiwan

https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/starlinks-role-in-ukraine-war-set-the-chinese-thinking-about-hurdles-to-its-possible-seizure-of

Now let's take a look at this coming week's Pray for China (PrayforChina.us) cities…

https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-mar-15-21-2026

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!

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Historic Premillennialism

Dispensationalism

Early Church Theology

End Times

Matthew 24

Revelation

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The Memoirs of William Milne (PrayGiveGo.us)

The Autobiography of John G. Paton (JohnGPaton.com)

Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary (BordenofYale.com)

Unbeaten: Arrested, Interrogated & Deported from China (Unbeaten.vip)

Why the Prison Pulpit? 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 arest 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. 

Let me recommend a little book (Return of the Raider/The Amazing Story of Sergeant Jacob Deshazer), that I was tempted to cover in a full Prison Pulpit episode: https://jacobdeshazer.com/return-of-the-raider

The Middle East continues to be in the spotlight this week. There is obviously much we do know to pray for, but I want to remind you that there is also so much we DO NOT KNOW. For instance, Iran’s regime-induced internet blackout keeps us from hearing much at all from the majority of Iranians who are cheering on the potential fall of the Islamic regime. Let’s not forget them. My guess is if communication were functioning normally, we’d be inundated with positive messages from within Iran. One report I saw estimated that in Iran it's more like 95% against the Ayatollahs and 5% for. But we really just don’t know.

Finally, we come to our topic of the day, Chinese Christians in Exile and Serving Abroad…

I have to be careful here. I simply cannot give up too much info about the folks I’m going to mention, so bear with me as I search for the right words…

- Chinese missionaries are being sent to most of western China, almost all of Asia (sans India), and much of the Middle East, and they “fit in” much better than Westerners in many of these places

- They are being trained in much the same way Western missionaries are trained to work cross-culturally, not in a matter of days, but years, in strategic places both inside and outside of China

- Some of them struggle to leave China (passports confiscated), but others cannot return, as they will be arrested upon arrival with their passports confiscated for the foreseeable future

- We have a major project later this year to help the missionary arm of the Chinese Underground Church

Strategic Opportunity to Give: MCI3.org ($50,000 need!)

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Later:  If you don't know who Patton Oswald is, we describe his facial features perfectly, so you can picture him exactly.   Then John tells you what Patton said which ought to bring Patton to his knees in repentence to God, but it probably won't.

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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!

Book Recommendation: “I'm currently reading [The Millionaire Missionary] and am really enjoying it. What a powerful story of radical obedience and sacrifice. I'm planning to recommend it to the young men I'm currently mobilizing for the 10/40 Window—I think Borden's example will be incredibly inspiring for them as they consider their own call to the unreached.”

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)

Why Xi Can’t Say No To Trump Despite Iran Strikes (Paywall)

https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/china-up-close/analysis-why-xi-can-t-say-no-to-trump-visit-despite-the-iran-strikes

Gordon Chang is (Mostly) Right This Time

https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/gordon-chang-urges-us-treat-china-enemy-combatant-warns-subs-operating-very-close-us

I Miss China’s Cheap Apartments

https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/03/03/cheap-apartments-spawn-retire-early-trend-amid-chinas-slowing-economy/

Now let's take a look at this coming week's Pray for China (PrayforChina.us) cities…

https://open.substack.com/pub/chinacall/p/pray-for-china-mar-8-14-2026

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!

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!

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro

2:24 Anti-Semitic Incidents October 7

4:44 Congressional Testimony About Calls For Genocide

7:50 Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, and the Conservative Divide

9:20 Why parts of the right are shifting on Israel

11:28 Ben Shapiro vs Tucker Carlson debate

13:48 New Saint Andrews College ad break

15:49 Can Conservatism Exist Without Christianity?

18:10 Religious Freedom and the US Founding

21:30 Ben Shapiro’s Influence on Young Men

24:30 Islam and the Christian Nation Argument

26:00 Nigeria, Christian persecution, and Media Narratives

27:10 Concern About Abandoning Christianity

29:00 Outro

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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.

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Rather than reacting to headlines or repeating past debates about foreign wars, the conversation examines the issue through a Christian worldview—drawing on Scripture, sphere sovereignty, and the insights of Abraham Kuyper. What is the biblical basis for international law? Do nations have a right to defend themselves? And how should Christians think about war, treaties, and global conflict in a fallen world?

The goal of this episode is simple: to help believers move beyond political talking points and think Christianly about international conflict, justice, and the responsibilities of nations under God’s law.

Eat less. Move more. Try keto. Maybe take a GLP-1.

So why are we sicker, heavier, and more metabolically broken than ever?

In this episode of Water Break, Joel Green joins us to challenge the entire framework of modern weight loss. We dig into environmental toxins, transgenerational epigenetics, insulin resistance, fasting, carnivore, GLP-1 drugs, and why so many diets “work” once… and then fail.

If you’ve hit a wall with your health — or you’re starting to suspect the mainstream advice isn’t telling the whole story — this conversation might rewire how you think about metabolism altogether.

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. 

A lot has happened in the Middle East this week. There is much to pray for, but I want to focus specifically on reminding us all to pray for the believers in the various countries in the middle of (or even in the periphery of) the current conflict: 

Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Oman, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Israel, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (those are just off the top of my head, although I think that covers most of the nations either bordering Iran or somehow involved in the conflict). 

I took a few minutes to put these nations into four groups, based on the similarities as to how they treat local Christians, or missionaries, within their borders. (Note: I am not an “expert” on the Middle East). 

Listen to the full podcast or read more for free on my Substack: 

https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-persecuted-christians-in

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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.

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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!

Book Recommendation: “I'm currently reading [The Millionaire Missionary] and am really enjoying it. What a powerful story of radical obedience and sacrifice. I'm planning to recommend it to the young men I'm currently mobilizing for the 10/40 Window—I think Borden's example will be incredibly inspiring for them as they consider their own call to the unreached.”

Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary (BordenofYale.com)

Grok’s “Who’s Who” of Dictators

https://chinacall.substack.com/p/which-world-leaders-are-most-like

China was not notified in advance regarding US military action, says Foreign Ministry Lady

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202603/1356092.shtml

China condemns killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202603/1356045.shtml

Chinese AI: Intl community should take a clearer and firmer stand in opposing law of the jungle

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202603/1356042.shtml

Analyst: US plans weeks-long assault on Iran, but can its ammunition stockpile sustain it?

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202603/1356074.shtml

Open Letter of Chinese Islamic Association President

https://un.china-mission.gov.cn/eng/chinaandun/securitycouncil/regionalhotspots/mideast/ylk/200902/t20090214_8417803.htm

Now let's take a look at this coming week's Pray for China (PrayforChina.us) cities…

https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-mar-1-7-2026

Thank you for listening! Subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! There’s also a Paypal link at PrayforChina.us if you’d like to give to our China ministry. Last but not least, for (almost) everything else we’re doing visit PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, vs 2: the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, therefore ask the Lord for more. Talk again soon!

Tune is to be part of the last conversation of the day!  

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First Things Article:

https://firstthings.com/zombie-bioethics/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQKpotleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAEwAAEeIEAeie6tJ1Lx-yY74Iy1gJUHZWqTO944x2Zg5IpA4YLGP2HEI8R-1YHybtY_aem_4nipo3kkaADILuYFWExd8w

MIT Article:

https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/03/25/1113611/ethically-sourced-spare-human-bodies-could-revolutionize-medicine/amp/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQKp2lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAEwAAEeGmqimTl34lvudX46-tes97dv-_2No8xOiTFh1dW8JK0CAzNHsE-d4jS9u3k_aem_sp-LecNbwjCqNbn7K1PycQ

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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!

Book Recommendation: “I'm currently reading [The Millionaire Missionary] and am really enjoying it. What a powerful story of radical obedience and sacrifice. I'm planning to recommend it to the young men I'm currently mobilizing for the 10/40 Window—I think Borden's example will be incredibly inspiring for them as they consider their own call to the unreached.”

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)

How Dependent is Each Country on Chinese Imports?

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-countries-most-dependent-china-imports/

Why Chinese People Spend So Much On Food (Paywall)

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2026/02/26/why-chinese-people-spend-so-much-on-food

Xi’s Next Purge Immanent (Paywall)

https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/china-up-close/analysis-rumors-abound-over-xi-s-next-purge-target-ahead-of-npc

Former US Airforce Pilot Arrested for Training Chinese Military Pilots

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/former-us-air-force-pilot-arrested-providing-defense-services-chinese-military

Here's a look at this coming week's Pray for China (PrayforChina.us) cities…

https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-mar-1-7-2026

Thank you for listening! Subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! There’s also a Paypal link at PrayforChina.us if you’d like to give to our China ministry. Last but not least, for (almost) everything else we’re doing visit PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, vs 2: the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, therefore ask the Lord for more. Talk again soon!

The answer isn't as obvious as we've been led to believe. With some study we might find the "consensus" isn't a slam dunk after all, and why the answer carries major implications for eschatology, prophecy, and interpretation.

mike.dvirgilio@gmail.com

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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.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro

3:23 Where Union Money Comes From

5:57 Are Teachers Unions the Biggest Problem in Education?

7:53 Why Most Kids Absorb Anti-American Narratives

11:05 Introducing the Teacher Freedom Alliance

14:00 Why Red-State Wins Aren’t Enough

18:56 Connecting Teachers to Christian Schools

21:37 Red Areas Inside Blue States

23:43 Outro

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Pastor Nate Wright is joined by Dr. Joe Boot and Dr. Michael Thiessen to continue their Think Christianly series with “Think Christianly About Law (Part 1): The Meaning of Law, Natural Law, and Politics.” They argue that every “law word” of God orders creation, that all law is fundamentally religious (never neutral), and that removing God inevitably divinizes the state and fuels statism. They also challenge the appeal to “natural law” as common ground, calling Christians to recover the courage to speak God’s Word publicly—because from Him, through Him, and to Him are all things.

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. 

This week we are at a camp in Thailand for MKs; that is, missionary kids. Our youngest daughter is participating and it strikes me how fast the time has gone…

I crossposted today's podcast to my Substack, if you'd like my notes: ChinaCall.Substack.com

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Thank you for listening! Subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! There’s also a donation link at PrayforChina.us if you’d like to support our China ministry. For everything else, visit PrayGiveGo.us. Hebrews 13:3: Remember those who are in prison, “as bound with them”!

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.

Find out more on Christ Underground including their FREE COURSE here: https://christunderground.org

Become a CrossPolitic Club Member

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Our ancestors must have been dealing with different animals than the ones we currently have...

NEXT:  We are having Second Winter, right on schedule.  If history is a teacher, we have at least 4 more thaws-and-refreezes before Real Spring.   But, if history is a teacher, Luke still won't learn.

LATER:  WE HAVE SO MUCH TO TALK ABOUT.  But let's talk about Artificial Intelligence again. Marcus Pittman suggestes that God was the Original Prompter, and making things with AI is a valid way to imitate God and make art.   But, boy, that wasn't a popular take!

FINALLY: John reads some AI-generated "jokes" from his comedy-writing GPT.  (Yikes.)

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Links mentioned on the show:

What Would You Say: Are Mormons Christians: https://breakpoint.org/are-mormons-christians/

What Would you Say: What is Christian Nationalism?: https://breakpoint.org/what-is-christian-nationalism-exactly/

You can find Dr. Padgett’s work at https://breakpoint.org/

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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!

My Missions Resources:

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)

China Grants Visa-Free Access to Canadian and British Nationals

https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/02/15/china-to-grant-visa-free-policy-to-canadian-and-british-nationals-from-feb-17

As Trump Retreats from Climate Goals, China is Becoming a Green Superpower

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-8d2b6944-4f7a-45b4-96fd-2d92499ff97d

23 Ways You're Already Living in the Chinese Century

https://www.wired.com/china-issue/

Now let's take a look at this coming week's Pray for China (PrayforChina.us) cities…

https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-feb-22-28-2026

Thank you for listening! Subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! There’s also a Paypal link at PrayforChina.us if you’d like to give to our China ministry. Last but not least, for (almost) everything else we’re doing visit PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, vs 2: the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, therefore ask the Lord for more. Talk again soon!