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Mary welcomes missionaries Bamshak Dagwer and his wife Makayla to talk about what it means to grow up in Nigeria under the unending threat of violence and persecution. They are the founders and directors of Seeds of Hope Nigeria, a Christ-centered ministry dedicated to restoring hope to vulnerable and displaced children through the love of […] The post Bamshak and Makayla Dagwer: Seeds of Ho...

[NO VIDEO AVAILABLE TODAY] Mary welcomes back Elijah Abraham to catch up on his recent travels and opportunities to spread the gospel to many. Elijah travels often to various nations and teaches, counsels, and encourages believers in many corners of the world. We get an uplifting report from a pastors’ heart so that we can […] The post Elijah Abraham: The Gospel and the Crescent appear...

On today’s FRESH NEW PODCAST, host Dave Wager opens with 1 Corinthians 12:26, a reminder that the Body of Christ is connected, when one member suffers, we suffer together. His guest is Michael Johnson, president of Slavic Gospel Association, who also brings a strong communications background to the role. Michael began his career in international […] The post Michael Johnson: Hope Behin...

Mary welcomes Oscar Navarro of Living Waters Ministry to talk about winning for the right side, bringing the gospel and the message of the cross to whosoever might listen and be saved. Oscar is Vice President of Ministry Advancement and a host of Way of the Master TV program, now in its 11th year. In […] The post Oscar Navarro: That I May Win Some appeared first on Stand Up For The Truth Pod...

Mary welcomes speaker, author and AI expert Scott Townsend to the podcast to talk about the concerning characteristics of AI. The word “artificial” should give us our first clue as to what kind, if any, intel is within. Scott has written extensively on why we should be extremely wary of the potential delusion that comes […] The post Scott Townsend: AI – True Intelligence, o...

On today’s Stand Up for the Truth, host Dave Wager brings on his longtime friend Dr. Tim, a physician and city council member, for a wide-ranging conversation rooted in John 8:32—“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Dave reflects on God’s role in medicine, sharing how he trusted the […] The post Dr. Timothy Durkee: The Truth That Sets Us Free—In Medicine, Politics...

Mary welcomes back Juan Valdes of Reasons for Hope to discuss the hows and whys of critical thinking in a post-truth world. Humans bring many biases, indoctrinations and emotions to so many issues of the day, and seem content to take most things at face value instead of thinking things through in context. Words have […] The post Juan Valdes: The Foundations and Fundamentals of Critical Think...

What does it mean to be ready to explain your hope in Christ? In this thought-provoking episode, Dave Wager welcomes Joel Settecase of the Think Institute to unpack the biblical foundation of apologetics. With 1 Peter 3:15 as the anchor, the two dive into how believers of all ages—from kids to college grads—can share and […] The post Joel Settecase: When Evidence Isn’t Enough: Reaching the H...

[Original airdate: 7/2/24] Mary chats with TA McMahon of The Berean Call about the nature of so many false teachings today, and the various reactions by the church as to what, if anything, can be done about it. Why is there so much apostasy? The bible says we have a choice, that we must choose […] The post TA McMahon: Enter Through the Strait Gate appeared first on Stand Up For The Truth Pod...

In this powerful episode of Stand Up for the Truth, host Dave Wager welcomes long-time friends and global missionaries Don Shire and Mike Dawson. The conversation centers around Matthew 24:14 and the call to proclaim the gospel to all nations. Mike shares updates from deep in the Amazon rainforest, where he and his teams are […] The post Don Shire & Mike Dawson: From Orphan Care to Trib...

In this heartfelt NEW episode of Stand Up for the Truth, host Dave Wager reconnects with longtime friend and retired Air Force pilot Eric Demkowicz to explore faith, military service, and the power of intentional community. Eric shares his story of coming to Christ as a child through Awana Clubs and how that early foundation […] The post Eric Demkowicz: From Awana to the Air Force—A Story of...

Mary welcomes back JB Hixson today to discuss discipleship. What does it mean to disciple, or be discipled? And why didn’t Jesus say, “go and make converts“? Much of the church equates the two but they are not the same concept.  What exactly is a disciple? If we start there, it will be easier to […] The post JB Hixson: Go and Make Disciples appeared first on Stand Up For Th...

Mary welcomes back Mike Gendron of Proclaiming the Gospel Ministries to talk about the intricacies of electing a pope, the response of the world, and why Protestants seem so enamored with the process. Watching the larger than life media makes one wonder why the talking heads and random celebrities even care about the process, or […] The post Mike Gendron: Rock of Succession, Rock of Salvatio...

Mary welcomes back JB Hixson on this Good Friday to talk about the importance of clinging to the cross in living out our day to day faith. When Jesus gave up His spirit, the veil in the temple was torn in two. This was no window curtain, it was at least 60 feet high and […] The post JB Hixson: Simply to the Cross I Cling appeared first on Stand Up For The Truth Podcast .

Mary welcomes Dr. Mitch Glaser, director of Chosen People Ministries since 1997. Chosen People is one of the oldest and largest Messianic missions in the US, having been founded in 1894. Today we get to know him a bit, through his testimony and also the story of Chosen People, what they believe, what they do. […] The post Dr. Mitch Glaser: To the Jew First, and Also to the Greek appeared fir...

A rare Wednesday NEW PODCAST with Crash Connell, featured an engaging and insightful conversation with Pastor Kevin Minske, lead pastor of Christ the Rock Church in De Pere, Wisconsin. With just a week to go before Christmas, Pastor Kevin opened the broadcast with scripture from Romans 1 and a heartfelt prayer, setting the stage for […] The post Pastor Kevin Minske: Standing Firm in Faith: A...

[Original airdate: 6/28/24] We welcome back Kyle Peart and Flynn Huseby of Once Lost Ministries, apologists and evangelists who work tirelessly to bring truth and clarity to those caught up in false teaching. Today we discuss the Catholic faith and the various aspects that are unscriptural: Tradition, relics, sacraments, purgatory, and veneration of Mary. With […] The post Kyle Peart and Fly...

Mary chats with evangelist Ray Comfort on his new book, “50 Years of Open-Air Preaching: Everything I’ve Learned“.  Ray’s compassion for the lost is his defining ministry characteristic. Having gone face to face with the public, and with a message most either haven’t thought about on any given day, or are outright hostile to, he […] The post Ray Comfort: On 50 Y...

Mary chats with Dirk Smith today, Vice President of Eastern European Mission (EEM), begun in 1961 to get bibles into the hands of those living in the eastern Communist bloc nations. Their mission to get bibles into the hands of those still living in that region is going strong. Children, prisoners, average citizens – coming […] The post Dirk Smith: Bible Distribution – God’...

Mary welcomes back Todd Nettleton of Voice of the Martyrs for another uplifting podcast on our persecuted brethren around the world. Todd just returned from Central Asia and having interviewed pastors and many brethren who have left all to serve the Lord,  he brings their stories of seeing the hand of God in the Great […] The post Todd Nettleton: Update on the Persecuted Church appeared firs...

Mary chats with TA McMahon of The Berean Call about the nature of so many false teachings today, and the various reactions by the church as to what, if anything, can be done about it. Why is there so much apostasy? The bible says we have a choice, that we must choose to enter by […] The post TA McMahon: Enter Through the Strait Gate appeared first on Stand Up For The Truth Podcast .

We welcome back Kyle Peart and Flynn Huseby of Once Lost Ministries, apologists and evangelists who work tirelessly to bring truth and clarity to those caught up in false teaching. Today we discuss the Catholic faith and the various aspects that are unscriptural: Tradition, relics, sacraments, purgatory, and veneration of Mary. With all the religious […] The post Kyle Peart and Flynn Huseby:...

Today’s guest host Terra Koslowski visits with Shawnta Watkins from Frontline Harvest Ministry in Green Bay, Wisconsin. “Tay” is involved in administration and advocacy at Frontline Harvest Ministry in Green Bay, WI. She shares her testimony of how God used Sarah Christensen, Founder/Director of the ministry to reach out and share the gospel with her […] The post Shawnta Wa...

Mary Danielsen chats with apologist and author J Warner Wallace,  an award-winning detective who has been featured on Dateline more than any other homicide investigator. A popular national speaker and podcast host, he is the bestselling author of numerous books including Cold-Case Christianity, Person of Interest, Forensic Faith and God’s Crime Scene. He is also […] The post J Warner Wallace...

Mary talks with John Hopper about making evangelism a way of life. John has discussed questions about God and life with Muslim clerics in Uzbekistan, Buddhist monks in Canada, slum-dwellers in Guatemala and tennis professionals at Wimbledon. Now, he serves as Houston Area Director for Search Ministries, a nationwide organization focused on creating opportunities for […] The post John Hopper:...