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Understanding the Times

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50 episodes
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English
Date created
2005/11/15
Latest episode
2026/01/30
Average duration
26 min.
Release period
7 days

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A compelling look at current events, Bible Prophecy and apologetics with interviews of well-known authors and prominent leaders from around the world.

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A Glimpse of Things to Come
2026/01/30
Should followers of Jesus read or study the book of Revelation? Is it all symbolic, or will it all come to pass in the future? Pastor Josh talks with Pastor Gary Hamrick of Cornerstone Chapel, Leesburg, Virginia. Pastor Gary has just written an insightful new book, Standing on the Edge of Eternity: The End Times According to Revelation. Find it in our online store. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111
The Destruction of Progressive Christianity
2026/01/23
Have you fallen into the traps of New Thought or Progressive Christianity? This week, Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle have a conversation with Melissa Dougherty. She fell into the trap of the New Thought Movement. Now she is combating New Age, New Thought, and Progressive Christianity. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111
The Consequences of a Romans 1 Worldview
2026/01/16
Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle welcome Carl Teichrib. Carl reminds us of the perils of paganism. How does man become a god at “Burning Man” pagan festival? The consequences of man’s rebellion against God are staggering as are the number of expressions of paganism today. How can Christians counteract this? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111
Should “Left Behind” Theology be Left Behind?
2026/01/09
Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle talk to Jonathan Brentner about the importance of Premillennialism. This is the only eschatology that makes sense and leads to the theology of the pre-Tribulation Rapture of the Church. Find Brentner’s book in our online store. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111
The Truth That Shatters Anxiety: God Never Changes
2026/01/02
Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle talk to Pastor Jonny Ardavanis of Stonebridge Bible Church, Franklin, Tennessee. In this chaotic and stressful world in which we live, what must the follower of Jesus do to combat the evils and anxieties that are ever-present? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111
Disproving Jesus—But the Evidence Does the Opposite (Part 2)
2025/12/26
Pastor Josh and Ken speak with J. Warner Wallace from Cold Case Christianity. He is a detective and a follower of Jesus who assembles the facts and evidence to demonstrate the trustworthiness of the Scriptures. This week, Josh and Ken discuss the importance of Biblical Apologetics. Can you defend your faith? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111
Disproving Jesus—But the Evidence Does the Opposite (Part 1)
2025/12/19
Pastor Josh and Ken speak with J. Warner Wallace from Cold Case Christianity. Wallace is a cold case detective who assembles the facts and evidence to demonstrate the trustworthiness of the Scriptures. This week, we hear the strong evidence for the historicity of Jesus as Christ and the truth of the Scriptures. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111
Nefarious Skies: Hidden Flights and the Global Secrets They Reveal
2025/12/12
Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle have a revealing discussion with Monkey of Monkey Werx US. This man reads the Scriptures, observes the flights in the sky, and connects the data points. Why is it important to watch the covert flights overhead? How should Christians prepare? The world is heading toward the Tribulation. The birth pains are intensifying, and wars and rumors of war are spreading. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111
Globalism’s Dark Agenda—The Rise of Pagan Earth Worship
2025/12/05
Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle talk to Alex Newman. Alex recently returned from COP 30 in Brazil. Plans are being strengthened to guide the world toward a worship-centered global future system. A dark agenda is being systematically revealed. How should the Christian respond? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111
Wake Up—They’re Targeting Your Children’s Minds!?
2025/11/28
Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle welcome the counter culture mom, Tina Griffin. The world is trying to influence the hearts and minds of our children and grandchildren. Pop culture, Hollywood, technology, and more, have overwhelming influence. Is it too late? How do we allow God’s influence to be greater? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111
What Does Bold Faith in a Fearful World Look Like – Would You Stand?
2025/11/21
Pastor Josh and Ken talk with Pastor Jack Hibbs. The wolves are showing their faces and trying to cause division even among believers. The team discusses the wreckage being done by Tucker Carlson and others who understand no theology yet are influencing millions. How must the body respond? Find Hibbs’ book in our online store. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111
They Opened the Stargate — Will the Beast be Waking Soon?
2025/11/14
Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle talk to Billy Crone who reveals troubling info about Trump’s Stargate system. Is this the infancy of the Beast System? Why would a conservative President introduce something that is so potentially dangerous? We must speak the truth about such policies. Find the DVD set in our online store. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111
Revelation Is Not a Mystery—It’s a Warning
2025/11/07
Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle welcome Dr. Mark Hitchcock. The book of Revelation was written for our good and God’s glory. God loves his church, and he does not want us to be unaware. Revelation tells us a new world is coming but the stage is being set now. Since it spells Satan’s demise, he is trying to silence this last book of the Bible. Find Hitchcock’s new book in our online store. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111
Evil Has Rebranded Itself—And Everyone’s Falling for It
2025/10/31
Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle host Jenn Nizza of expsychicsaved.com. The schemes of darkness are masquerading as light, and many, even in the church, are being deceived. Listen to the warnings and stop dabbling in the demonic. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111
Future Hope—No More Blinding of Our Youth
2025/10/24
Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle welcome Jeff Kinley and Todd Hampson. Younger generations are awakening to truth and long to know the future that the Bible recounts. If the Lord tarries, there is future hope and if the church won’t teach them, then we must. Parents, grandparents, and pastors, this is a call to action. Find the extended version at 29:05. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

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4.7 out of 5
2553 reviews
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Amoyboy 2026/03/01
Please inform us on what is happening to this podcast.
I really enjoyed listening to this podcast, but I’m not sure what happened. It hasn’t been updated in a month, and if it doesn’t resume, we’ll probabl...
★★★★☆
Ukulbmnvh 2025/09/13
Clarity
Please stop putting topics in the title of the episode if that topic isn’t actually in the podcast. It feels dishonest that I have to go to another pl...
★★★☆☆
K-Town 77 2025/09/01
Keep It Real; Keep it Simple
Show hosts and Jan: For years, Jan, I have listened and supported you because your shows were relevant to the current world events, highly researched...
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:P pureawesomeness 2025/08/29
Truth matters
Really enjoying the direction this podcast is going since Pastors Josh and Ken have been hosting. There is definitely a war on truth and I’m so glad t...
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Abba, Father 2025/03/15
Can’t wait for her show each week
This sister in Christ is so bright, warm, and I can wait to meet her one day soon!
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fredward25 2025/03/07
Be wary
It’s not that I disagree with every single thing Jan Markell says, but be aware that this work is pushing a very niche political worldview more than t...
★★★★★
necabuela 2025/02/28
Hope
With all the chaos in the world, Jan your podcast reminds me that God is in control. I always like to hear how the events happening in the world are a...
★★★★★
Bud 7423 2025/02/21
The Show
I love the show and all the very interesting material each and every time
★★★★★
True Gospel Evangelist 2025/01/06
Volume
The broadcast content is great ! Nevertheless I have 1 thing against it. For some reason the volume is a lot lower than any other podcasts I listen to...
★★★★★
VLVC 2025/01/03
Great Show
Always pertinent and interesting. Filled with information that we need. Such a necessary ministry today. Thank you!
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