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It is NearTrump 2.0 - Sadness Anger Hope - Part 2Most Christians are delighted that Mr. Trump was elected, while others are heartsick. What is God trying to accomplish in these confusing events? This episode probes the sadness and anger of many people, which this recent election has aroused. It explores Bible prophecy to find out where we are headed, and what will happen next, even if Mr. Trump turns out to be destructive of American democracy and Christian leadership of the world.It is Near focuses on the alarming and the hopeful; the frightful and the forgotten; the blinding glare of giant...2024-11-1336 minIt is NearTrump 2.0 - Sadness Anger Hope - Part 1Triggered by the election of Donald Trump to a 2nd term, we explore the reasons why 49% of the country is sad and angry. We consider what religious, secular and ethical commentators such as Nancy Demoss Woldemuth, Anthony Davis, Frank Schaeffer and others have to say, and quote the words of 19th century economic historian Henry George from his book, on "How Modern Civilization May Decline". We remind ourselves what Daniel told Nebuchadnezzar: "the Most High rules in the kingdom of men." And we paint a picture in broad brush strokes of how the next four years will lead to...2024-11-1142 minIt is NearGaza vs IsraelCould the ancient struggles and prophecies of Israel hold the keys to a future where peace reigns supreme? Join us as we traverse the spiritual and geopolitical landscapes that have defined Israel's place in history, and ponder whether current events could be signaling the fulfillment of biblical prophecies. With a compassionate eye, we consider the tribulations faced by both Israelis and Palestinians, and the role of the international community in shaping media narratives.In this episode, we take you through a journey from the past to the prophetic future of the Middle East. From the covenant of...2024-03-0744 min
It is NearThe Thought PoliceThirty-one years ago we took on an emergency family project -- we wrote a point for point rebuttal of a full page newspaper ad placed by Holocaust denier Bradley Smith in the Ohio State Lantern. In this podcast, I read the article we wrote, which was also published at the University of Michigan and other places where Smith had spread his lies. Objective truth is often the only way to challenge lies -- especially when the lies are bold, outrageous, and dangerous. After a summer break, this episode marks the first in a new series of episodes that wi...2023-09-2851 minIt is NearHell - Man to Man part 2Owen Kindig has a man to man conversation on what the Bible says about Hell with J. Murray Murdoch, emeritus professor of History at Cedarville University. Their viewpoints could not be more different, but their respect for the Bible and each other is profound. Enjoy this earnest and honest comparison of viewpoints on the most important themes of the Bible: what is faith, what is the gospel, what is salvation, and what are the genuine, biblical hopes for life and salvation for all people on planet earth? In this episode we discuss what the Bible says about "j...2023-07-291h 13It is NearA City is coming...We all live in a tent city. Temporary, half-baked, unfixable. But the vision of Abraham persists. "A City with foundations". Many long for it. Is it a vain hope? An impossible dream? The end of death; a global resurrection. Even the findings of physics and astronomy -- that all the heavier atoms that make life possible, literally came from heaven to earth. Supernovas that happened billions of years ago sowed the seeds of human life and flourishing. How strange, then, that the final vision of the Bible shows a completed city, made of one of the heaviest me...2023-07-0938 minIt is NearAbraham's 7 insightsWho wants to live in a tent? Millions don't have a choice. But Abraham did and today we'll find out why. Something permanent is coming ... and it is near. This wide-ranging episode looks at migrants, including the recent ship full of them who were lost at sea. We turn to Abraham for seven insights about what is important, and what the future holds. Then our journey takes us to the subject of the kind of faithfulness that Abraham modeled. The a definition of this elusive way of thinking may surprise you. And to trace the footsteps of God, h...2023-07-0649 minIt is NearHell: A man to man talkTwo Christians have a calm, respectful discussion about a topic they profoundly disagree about. Sounds like fun, doesn't it? And maybe, impossible? Murray grew up in orthodoxy, Owen grew up as a heretic. But they are good friends and brothers in Christ: and whichever side you are rooting for, you might learn something!It is Near focuses on the alarming and the hopeful; the frightful and the forgotten; the blinding glare of giant problems, and the dark secrets that lurk even more menacingly in the shadows of global trends. "Amazing Grace" may have t...2023-06-1453 minIt is NearWhat is "Near"?it is Near explores the immediate future -- the next two or three decades from now to 2050. Is it bad? Way worse than even pessimists think, Is it good? Way better than any of us can imagine. I'm hoping you will join me to look with curiosity and without fear at all of the happenings that are right around the corner. My goal is not to preach, or change you. We are exploring the human condition without trying to influence what comes next. We need to turn down the volume on judging and blaming othe...2023-06-131h 19