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What did early American Presbyterians believe about religious liberty, the Constitution, and Christian government?In this episode of The Magistrate, James Baird is joined by John "Saint Something" St Martin to explore the forgotten history of the Christian Amendment movement. Together they examine why many influential Presbyterians believed the U.S. Constitution should explicitly acknowledge God, Jesus Christ, and the authority of Scripture.The conversation covers Thomas Jefferson's views of Presbyterians, the National Reform Association, Old Princeton theology, the Westminster Standards, liberty of conscience, Christian education, immigration, and what these debates can teach the Church today.Was this movement a forgotten chapter of American history—or a vision worth revisiting?

Are Christians allowed to see themselves in the story of David and Goliath? In this episode of Shadows to Substance, Pastor George Sayour explains how David primarily points us to Christ, the greater King who defeats the serpent-like enemy and wins the victory for His people. But he also argues that the story does not stop there. Because Christ lives in His people by the Spirit, believers really are called to walk by faith, face the giants before them, and obey courageously in the strength God provides.

On this week’s rather busy China Compass podcast, we begin with a quick look at Chinese state propaganda this week (no Fauci), followed by a laugh at Dictator Xi’s expense, a look-in at Hong Kong’s weak air and fierce security. Then we travel to far west China’s border with Afghanistan, before climbing up on the Tibetan Plateau to talk about the highest prison on earth. Finally, I tell a few stories related to phone security (or not), and then we finish by looking once again at the best ways to pray for China. Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. Follow me (@chinaadventures) on Twitter/X where I post new Chinese city prayer profiles every single day, including amazing pics and links to more China resources.You can also also email me (bfwesten at gmail dot com) and find everything else at PrayGiveGo.us! The Bee: Trump Gifts Xi Pot of Hunny https://babylonbee.com/news/faux-pas-trump-gifts-president-xi-with-pot-of-honey-from-white-house-beehive Hong Kongers Slam Weak (Chinese) A/C Habits https://www.thestandard.com.hk/social-buzz/article/332950/Hongkongers-slam-weak-air-conditioning-in-malls-and-public-transport-amid-heatwave Hong Kong Independent Bookstores Close After Police Raid https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/hong-kong-independent-bookstores-to-close-after-police-raid China’s Creates New County on Afghan Border https://thediplomat.com/2026/04/what-chinas-new-county-reveals-about-its-afghanistan-policy/ Communist Party Stresses Full Implementation of Tibet Policies http://www.china.org.cn/2026-07/23/content_118613495.shtml Tibetan Exiles Plummet as China Tightens Grip https://www.dw.com/en/numbers-of-tibetan-exiles-plummet-as-china-tightens-grip/a-77229131 American citizen prosecuted by the U.S. for wiping his phone during a routine search https://www.thetravel.com/us-customs-and-border-protection-faces-first-ever-type-incident-after-travelers-phone-search-goes-wrong-due-to-passcode-hack/ Follow or subscribe to China Compass and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Don’t forget: Follow @chinaadventures on X, and find everything else @ PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, verse 2, the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few!

What did Jesus mean when He said that "one will be taken and one left" (Matthew 24:36–44)? Is this really describing the rapture, or have many Christians misunderstood the passage? In this episode, Pastor Brian Gunter examines Jesus' comparison to the days of Noah and argues that those who were "taken" were taken in judgment, while those who were "left" were preserved. He also explains why this section points to Christ's future Second Coming from a historic premillennial perspective, while challenging the popular Left Behind interpretation. Whether you agree or disagree, this passage deserves a careful reading of the text.

Is there evidence that a number of Christian political candidates (Republican mostly) and a number of the Christians who support them have, in Abraham Kuyper's words, "lost touch with Christ"? Would the Apostle Paul say to them, "Oh foolish Christians, who has bewitched you?" Today David looks at how our view of justification and sanctification affects our view of politics and what we think it can accomplish.

We imagine a streaming program to offer terrible advice and make mention of product ideas so gloriously vague that “Quattro Dog” exists. We swap stories about improvisation, audience engagement, and why the internet keeps rewarding people who commit completely to absurd ideas, especially if they happen to be named Burnt Peanut. We also compare memory techniques, laughing at how ridiculous mental images and emotional reactions often outperform serious study. We poke fun at “limited supply” marketing claims, question the habits of consumer culture, and discover that the same delight in the ridiculous connects bad advice, unforgettable names, and products nobody asked for but everyone wants to talk about.

What does it mean when Isaiah 49:23 calls kings "nursing fathers" to God's people? In this episode of The Magistrate, Josh Howard and James Baird examine one of the most debated passages in Christian political theology. Looking at Isaiah 49, Numbers 11, and the historic Reformed tradition, they explain why civil rulers are called to protect, nourish, and support the church—not as replacements for Christ or the church's spiritual authority, but as ministers of God for the good of His people.

This week’s episode of the Prison Pulpit begins with a deep dive into an article written by a Chinese pastor about his experiences answering two Chinese objections to Christianity: is it all about money? And is Christianity a foreign religion? He eventually boils down his response to one final thought: it's not whether Christ is Chinese, but that China belongs to Christ! Then we talk about praying for China, and I share a related story from my first visit (23 years ago) to Yanchi (Salt Lake) in north central China. 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 you’ll find some free PDF books by Richard Wurmbrand: https://richardwurmbrandfoundation.org/) Is Your Christianity Chinese? https://chinapartnership.org/blog/2025/12/is-your-christianity-chinese/ Pray for China Cities of the Week (July 27-Aug 2): https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-july-27-aug-2-2026 Story Time: I had a memorable visit to Yanchi (Salt Lake) way back during my first few months in China in the early summer of 2003, which included roaming the arid alleyways in pitch black darkness (literally couldn’t see my own feet), leaving small packets/portions of God’s Word on hundreds of doorsteps and in many a bicycle basket all over the little town. Equipping and Encouraging the Persecuted Chinese Church Strategic project to equip China's underground church. Sponsor a Chinese Pastor/Evangelist for $1000! Contact me (bfwesten AT gmail dot com) Or donate directly at: MCI3.org 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”!

In this episode, we explore why Scripture is the final authority for every area of life. The Bible is not a technical manual for politics, economics, or science, but it provides the authoritative framework for understanding them rightly. We discuss what the sufficiency of Scripture truly means, the conflict between God’s revelation and human autonomy, and the consequences of allowing culture to define ethics, family, education, law, sexuality, and identity. Christians must do more than add Bible verses to secular ideas. We are called to think Christianly, interpret all of life through God’s Word, and ask where the world is setting the terms instead of Scripture.

How should Christians respond to modern claims of apostleship, deliverance ministries, miraculous healings, and ongoing revelation? In the inaugural episode of Richard Reacts on the EM Network, Richard Henry watches and analyzes viral clips from Kathryn Krick's ministry, comparing her teachings and practices with Scripture. Examining passages such as Luke 8 and Acts 3, Richard explores what the Bible teaches about miracles, repentance, discernment, and the sufficiency of God's Word. Rather than reacting emotionally, this episode encourages believers to test every spirit (1 John 4:1) and evaluate every claim in light of Scripture. If you're interested in biblical discernment, Reformed theology, charismatic claims, cessationism, and the authority of Scripture, this episode is for you.