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==kevin d roberts======
Kevin D Roberts
Kevin David Roberts (born June 24, 1974) is an American political strategist and former historian who is the president of the Heritage Foundation, a conservative political think tank, and its lobbying arm, Heritage Action. Roberts was previously the CEO of another conservative think tank, the Texas Public Policy Foundation. He served as the president of Wyoming Catholic College from 2013 to 2016. Soon after Roberts joined Heritage in December 2021, the organization established the highly controversial Project 2025, an expansive plan to overhaul the government under a new Republican administration and implement conservative policies. Roberts has been called the "mastermind of Project 2025". Dr. Kevin Roberts is the current president of The Heritage Foundation, a prominent conservative think tank based in Washington, D.C.. Since taking office in December 2021, he has shifted the organization toward a more populist, "national conservative" approach, frequently describing his mission as "institutionalizing Trumpism". President of The Heritage Foundation: Roberts succeeded Kay C. James as the seventh president of the organization. He is widely considered the mastermind behind Project 2025, a comprehensive and controversial plan to overhaul the federal government and implement conservative policies under a Republican administration. He hosts The Kevin Roberts Show, a weekly podcast focused on conservative strategy and cultural issues. In late 2025 and early 2026, Roberts faced significant internal and external backlash following his defense of a controversial interview by Tucker Carlson. This led to several high-profile board member and staff resignations, including longtime board member Robert P. George. He holds a PhD in American history from the University of Texas at Austin. Before Heritage, Roberts served as the CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation (2016–2021) and president of Wyoming Catholic College (2013–2016). He authored the book Dawn's Early Light: Taking Back Washington to Save America, which features a foreword by Vice President JD Vance. Roberts has steered Heritage to focus on "offensive" conservatism, targeting what he calls the "radical left" and "the administrative state".
‘Leading voices on American right embracing antisemitism’ as Christian support for Israel erodes
For many years, the Republican Party in the United States was considered firmly pro-Israel. But in recent days, the party has faced an internal uproar over what appears to be a troubling rise in antisemitic currents within its institutions. Kevin Roberts, president of the Heritage Foundation, one of the most influential conservative think tanks, defended controversial right-wing broadcaster Tucker Carlson after Carlson interviewed white supremacist Nick Fuentes and provided a platform for statements such as “we must fight organized global Judaism,” while also mocking pro-Israel Christians.
(Living a Holy Adventure 11/16/25) READMORE>>>>
For many years, the Republican Party in the United States was considered firmly pro-Israel. But in recent days, the party has faced an internal uproar over what appears to be a troubling rise in antisemitic currents within its institutions. Kevin Roberts, president of the Heritage Foundation, one of the most influential conservative think tanks, defended controversial right-wing broadcaster Tucker Carlson after Carlson interviewed white supremacist Nick Fuentes and provided a platform for statements such as “we must fight organized global Judaism,” while also mocking pro-Israel Christians.
(Living a Holy Adventure 11/16/25) READMORE>>>>
No Enemies to the Right? Inside the GOP’s new civil war
Now, in 2025, recent events have dragged this originally unspoken fact into the light. The controversy revolves around two of the Right’s biggest figures: Media personality Tucker Carlson and Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts. Also at the center of it is Nick Fuentes, an avowed white nationalist, antisemite and founder of the self-proclaimed “Groyper” movement.m Who are the ‘Groypers’ and Nick Fuentes? To understand the current crisis, one must first understand Fuentes. He is the leader of the “Groyper Army,” a loose-knit movement of young, online activists. They are “America First” adherents who openly espouse white nationalist, antisemitic and racist ideologies. The Groypers’ primary tactic is to disrupt mainstream conservative events (which they mock as “Conservative Inc.”), such as previously confronting speakers like Charlie Kirk or Ben Shapiro with loaded, antisemitic questions. (Baptist News Global 11/4/25) READMORE>>>>
Now, in 2025, recent events have dragged this originally unspoken fact into the light. The controversy revolves around two of the Right’s biggest figures: Media personality Tucker Carlson and Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts. Also at the center of it is Nick Fuentes, an avowed white nationalist, antisemite and founder of the self-proclaimed “Groyper” movement.m Who are the ‘Groypers’ and Nick Fuentes? To understand the current crisis, one must first understand Fuentes. He is the leader of the “Groyper Army,” a loose-knit movement of young, online activists. They are “America First” adherents who openly espouse white nationalist, antisemitic and racist ideologies. The Groypers’ primary tactic is to disrupt mainstream conservative events (which they mock as “Conservative Inc.”), such as previously confronting speakers like Charlie Kirk or Ben Shapiro with loaded, antisemitic questions. (Baptist News Global 11/4/25) READMORE>>>>
So…What Exactly Is ‘Project 2025’ And Why should YOU Be Worried About It?
If Donald Trump is elected president, in 2024, most of us will experience time travel in real-time. Right straight back to Nazi Germany in the 1930s all the way up through World War II. Nope, this is not a joke. It’s something that Trump and many extremist right-wingers want to bring to fruition. Launched in 2022 by the conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation, Project 2025 is a dream for strict right-wingers and a nightmare for progressives. The Project’s flagship publication, Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise, a 900-page doorstop, takes a hatchet to the standards of government that we have all become used to. As The Conversation notes, this is the wet dream of the wealthy, and its aim according to Heritage Foundation president Kevin D. Roberts, is to “defeat the anti-American left — at home and abroad.”
(Politi-zoom 4/28/24) READ MORE>>>>>
If Donald Trump is elected president, in 2024, most of us will experience time travel in real-time. Right straight back to Nazi Germany in the 1930s all the way up through World War II. Nope, this is not a joke. It’s something that Trump and many extremist right-wingers want to bring to fruition. Launched in 2022 by the conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation, Project 2025 is a dream for strict right-wingers and a nightmare for progressives. The Project’s flagship publication, Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise, a 900-page doorstop, takes a hatchet to the standards of government that we have all become used to. As The Conversation notes, this is the wet dream of the wealthy, and its aim according to Heritage Foundation president Kevin D. Roberts, is to “defeat the anti-American left — at home and abroad.”
(Politi-zoom 4/28/24) READ MORE>>>>>
==maurice Roberts======
“Faith in Jesus as Savior involves the willingness to suffer in this life. We gratefully endure all the miseries of the life of faith during this present age out of a desire to have Christ forever when our present trials will be over. It is often said, ‘No cross, no crown.’ We cannot expect to have Heaven without first going through ‘the suffering of this present time’ (Romans 8:18). Or, as Acts 14:22 says, ‘through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.’ -Maurice Roberts (The Happiness of Heaven)
==sarah jakes roberts======
Sarah Jakes is a businesswoman, writer, speaker, and media personality. She is the senior editor of the online magazine eMotions and, with her husband, Toure Roberts, ministers to those in the TV, film, and music industries. Sarah and her family live in Southern California. Learn more at www.sarahjakesroberts.com.
Mar 22, 2015: Us: Real Housewives of Atlanta Recap: Phaedra Parks Finally Decides to Divorce Husband Apollo Nida -- Find Out How it Went Down!
Instead of confiding in close friend Kandi Burruss or new pal NeNe Leakes, Phaedra talks to friend Sarah Jakes, the daughter of Bishop T.D. Jakes, about her marital problems. “We have a God connection,” Phaedra reveals in her confessional. “I feel like I can be totally transparent because I know she doesn’t have an ulterior motive.”
Jan 4, 2015: Confessions of a Christian Girl: Confessions of a Christian girl: Lost and found by Sarah Jakes (Review)
When my roommate saw me reading this book, I was immediately asked what could I possibly learn from a girl who had no real problems…. I didn’t bother to look up because I was already 4 chapters deep & they had no Godly idea what they’re talking about….
Under the mentorship of her father, media personality, bestselling author and film producer, T.D. Jakes, Sarah was responsible for grassroots marketing outreach for the feature film, “Not Easily Broken” and made a cameo appearance in the feature film “Sparkle”. Sarah also oversees the women’s outreach program “Woman 2 Woman” at The Potter’s House of Dallas. When she is not pursuing her career endeavors, Sarah enjoys cooking, listening to music and spending quality time with her two children.
Instead of confiding in close friend Kandi Burruss or new pal NeNe Leakes, Phaedra talks to friend Sarah Jakes, the daughter of Bishop T.D. Jakes, about her marital problems. “We have a God connection,” Phaedra reveals in her confessional. “I feel like I can be totally transparent because I know she doesn’t have an ulterior motive.”
Jan 4, 2015: Confessions of a Christian Girl: Confessions of a Christian girl: Lost and found by Sarah Jakes (Review)
When my roommate saw me reading this book, I was immediately asked what could I possibly learn from a girl who had no real problems…. I didn’t bother to look up because I was already 4 chapters deep & they had no Godly idea what they’re talking about….
Under the mentorship of her father, media personality, bestselling author and film producer, T.D. Jakes, Sarah was responsible for grassroots marketing outreach for the feature film, “Not Easily Broken” and made a cameo appearance in the feature film “Sparkle”. Sarah also oversees the women’s outreach program “Woman 2 Woman” at The Potter’s House of Dallas. When she is not pursuing her career endeavors, Sarah enjoys cooking, listening to music and spending quality time with her two children.
==korie robertson======
KORIE ROBERTSON: ‘WHATEVER SUCCESS COMES IS GOD’S GLORY’
DUCK DYNASTY’s Korie Robertson says her family “would not be who we are today” without God’s influence.
“I think our faith is our ‘secret sauce,’” she said while appearing on Sports Spectrum’s “Get In The Game” podcast. “People were really wanting and hoping to see a family of faith that puts God first, that is not perfect, but at the end of the day, sits around the dinner table and loves God and just offers up a prayer to Him.” (MovieGuide 11/6/23) Read More>>>>>
DUCK DYNASTY’s Korie Robertson says her family “would not be who we are today” without God’s influence.
“I think our faith is our ‘secret sauce,’” she said while appearing on Sports Spectrum’s “Get In The Game” podcast. “People were really wanting and hoping to see a family of faith that puts God first, that is not perfect, but at the end of the day, sits around the dinner table and loves God and just offers up a prayer to Him.” (MovieGuide 11/6/23) Read More>>>>>
==calvin robinson======
Christ the Christian Nationalist Sunday?
Schriver is, unfortunately, not an outlier. Outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, a group of young men waved “America First” flags while chanting “Christ is King!” shortly before the pro-Trump crowd stormed the building in hopes of blocking Trump’s electoral defeat. The group mixing “America First” and “Christ is King” were followers of far-right commentator Nick Fuentes, a controversial antisemitic Catholic Christian Nationalist. Fuentes, who argues the U.S. is “a Christian nation,” pushes the “Christ is King” slogan to support his White Christian Nationalist vision. Other extremists and antisemitic figures also often post “Christ is King” on social media, meaning the growing popularity online of the phrase is occurring because of those also pushing hateful politics. And a Christian Nationalist conference earlier this year was held with the theme, “Christ is King: How to Defeat Trashworld!” It included prominent Christian Nationalist speakers like Steve Deace, Andrew Isker, Calvin Robinson, Joel Webbon, and Stephen Wolfe. ”(A Public Witness 11/18/25) READMORE>>>>
Schriver is, unfortunately, not an outlier. Outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, a group of young men waved “America First” flags while chanting “Christ is King!” shortly before the pro-Trump crowd stormed the building in hopes of blocking Trump’s electoral defeat. The group mixing “America First” and “Christ is King” were followers of far-right commentator Nick Fuentes, a controversial antisemitic Catholic Christian Nationalist. Fuentes, who argues the U.S. is “a Christian nation,” pushes the “Christ is King” slogan to support his White Christian Nationalist vision. Other extremists and antisemitic figures also often post “Christ is King” on social media, meaning the growing popularity online of the phrase is occurring because of those also pushing hateful politics. And a Christian Nationalist conference earlier this year was held with the theme, “Christ is King: How to Defeat Trashworld!” It included prominent Christian Nationalist speakers like Steve Deace, Andrew Isker, Calvin Robinson, Joel Webbon, and Stephen Wolfe. ”(A Public Witness 11/18/25) READMORE>>>>
==gene robinson======
Vicky Gene Robinson (born May 29, 1947) is a retired bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire. Robinson was elected bishop coadjutor in 2003 and succeeded as bishop diocesan in March 2004. Before becoming bishop, he served as Canon to the Ordinary for the Diocese of New Hampshire. Robinson is widely known for being the first openly gay priest to be consecrated a bishop in a major Christian denomination believing in the historic episcopate, a matter of significant controversy. After his election, many theologically traditional Episcopalians in the United States abandoned the Episcopal Church, formed the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) and aligned themselves with bishops outside the Episcopal Church in the United States, a process called the Anglican realignment. His story has appeared in print and film. In 2010, Robinson announced his intention to retire in 2013 at 65. His successor is A. Robert Hirschfeld.
Mar 7, 2023: Christian Post: Frank Griswold, former head of Episcopal Church, dies at age 85
In 2003, Griswold voted in favor of the Rev. Gene Robinson becoming the first openly gay bishop in the denomination, with the controversial figure overseeing the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire.
In 2003, Griswold voted in favor of the Rev. Gene Robinson becoming the first openly gay bishop in the denomination, with the controversial figure overseeing the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire.
==jerry robinson======
Jerry Robinson is the founder and executive director of the True Riches Academy, an online training center for Bible-believing Christians. He is also the host of True Riches Radio, a podcast dedicated to challenging believers to think and thinkers to believe. Through the True Riches ministries, Jerry and his team seek to “educate, equip, and empower” followers of Christ through the creation and distribution of educational materials in a variety of formats including: podcasts, video teachings, and e-books.
Jerry Robinson
True spiritual knowledge is only granted to those who “fear” the Lord.
This is confirmed in Proverbs 1:7:
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction”
Those who seek spiritual knowledge are the opposite of “fools,” who despise “instruction.” We do well to desire God’s instruction in our lives.
“And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in His ways and to love Him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to keep the commandments of the Lord and His statutes which I command you today for your good?” Deuteronomy 10:12-13.
Ecclesiastes 12:13 The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.
Psalm 111:10:
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever.”
When we “fear” God, His divine and unfathomable wisdom becomes available to us.
In Job 28:28, we read:
“‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding.'”
“He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is the key to this treasure.” (Isa. 33:6)
In Ex. 20:20, Moses attempts to calm the people after they experience the mighty presence of God at Mount Sinai. Moses reassures them saying: “Don’t be afraid… for God has come in this way to test you, and so that your fear of him will keep you from sinning!”
The “fear of the Lord” plays a unique role in the Christ follower’s ongoing battle against their sin nature.
How do you receive God’s rich mercy?
According to Luke 1:50, God’s mercy is reserved for “those who fear him from generation to generation.”
The fear of the Lord can prolong life…
“The fear of the LORD prolongs life, But the years of the wicked will be shortened.”
It preserves and protects our life…
“The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.”
Finally, note that Proverbs also describes something else as a “fountain of life”…
“The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, To turn aside from the snares of death.”
The door of divine wisdom stands wide open to those who “fear God and keep his commandments.”
In Psalm 25, there is an amazing promise made to those who “fear” the Lord.
“The friendship of the LORD is for those who fear him, and he makes known to them his covenant.”
The promise in this verse is two-fold.
First, the fear the Lord is crucial to obtaining friendship with God. If friendship with the God of eternity were not enough, this verse also promises that those who fear the Lord will be made to know God’s covenant.
The blood covenant that God has established with mankind through His only Son, Jesus Christ, provides salvation to all who will partake.
-Jerry Robinson; True Riches Radio; Seven Amazing Benefits For Those Who “Fear” the Lord
This is confirmed in Proverbs 1:7:
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction”
Those who seek spiritual knowledge are the opposite of “fools,” who despise “instruction.” We do well to desire God’s instruction in our lives.
“And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in His ways and to love Him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to keep the commandments of the Lord and His statutes which I command you today for your good?” Deuteronomy 10:12-13.
Ecclesiastes 12:13 The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.
Psalm 111:10:
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever.”
When we “fear” God, His divine and unfathomable wisdom becomes available to us.
In Job 28:28, we read:
“‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding.'”
“He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is the key to this treasure.” (Isa. 33:6)
In Ex. 20:20, Moses attempts to calm the people after they experience the mighty presence of God at Mount Sinai. Moses reassures them saying: “Don’t be afraid… for God has come in this way to test you, and so that your fear of him will keep you from sinning!”
The “fear of the Lord” plays a unique role in the Christ follower’s ongoing battle against their sin nature.
How do you receive God’s rich mercy?
According to Luke 1:50, God’s mercy is reserved for “those who fear him from generation to generation.”
The fear of the Lord can prolong life…
“The fear of the LORD prolongs life, But the years of the wicked will be shortened.”
It preserves and protects our life…
“The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.”
Finally, note that Proverbs also describes something else as a “fountain of life”…
“The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, To turn aside from the snares of death.”
The door of divine wisdom stands wide open to those who “fear God and keep his commandments.”
In Psalm 25, there is an amazing promise made to those who “fear” the Lord.
“The friendship of the LORD is for those who fear him, and he makes known to them his covenant.”
The promise in this verse is two-fold.
First, the fear the Lord is crucial to obtaining friendship with God. If friendship with the God of eternity were not enough, this verse also promises that those who fear the Lord will be made to know God’s covenant.
The blood covenant that God has established with mankind through His only Son, Jesus Christ, provides salvation to all who will partake.
-Jerry Robinson; True Riches Radio; Seven Amazing Benefits For Those Who “Fear” the Lord
==mark robinson===============
Mark Robinson is the director of Baptist Collegiate Ministries for Louisiana Baptists.
June 23, 2023: Baptist Press: SBC annual meeting helped mobilize new generation of Southern Baptists
NEW ORLEANS (LBM) – Equipping students to be mature followers of Jesus who impact the campus and become catalysts for advancing the Gospel globally is at the heart of the mission of Baptist Collegiate Ministries across Louisiana, according to Mark Robinson.
NEW ORLEANS (LBM) – Equipping students to be mature followers of Jesus who impact the campus and become catalysts for advancing the Gospel globally is at the heart of the mission of Baptist Collegiate Ministries across Louisiana, according to Mark Robinson.
==tommy robinson======
The ‘holy war’: How the far right is trying to hijack Christianity
Does the far right’s capture of a debased Christianity matter in the UK, where religion holds far less sway than in the US? Given America’s superpower status, and the reluctance of global leaders to challenge Trump, it should concern us all. Whatever happened to “love thy neighbour,” the foundational Christian principle Jesus identified as the second greatest commandment? In the Gospels, loving one’s neighbour, and even one’s enemies, are central to the faith’s moral vision of compassion, mercy and peace. Yet in Tommy Robinson’s version of Christianity that ethic is turned upside down. This week, the far-right activist, long associated with divisive and anti-immigrant messaging, celebrated the US military’s controversial operation in Venezuela and called on Donald Trump to “free us” by invading the UK and removing prime minister Keir Starmer. (Left Foot Forward; 1.10.26) READMORE>>>>>
Does the far right’s capture of a debased Christianity matter in the UK, where religion holds far less sway than in the US? Given America’s superpower status, and the reluctance of global leaders to challenge Trump, it should concern us all. Whatever happened to “love thy neighbour,” the foundational Christian principle Jesus identified as the second greatest commandment? In the Gospels, loving one’s neighbour, and even one’s enemies, are central to the faith’s moral vision of compassion, mercy and peace. Yet in Tommy Robinson’s version of Christianity that ethic is turned upside down. This week, the far-right activist, long associated with divisive and anti-immigrant messaging, celebrated the US military’s controversial operation in Venezuela and called on Donald Trump to “free us” by invading the UK and removing prime minister Keir Starmer. (Left Foot Forward; 1.10.26) READMORE>>>>>
Church leader warns against exploiting Christianity for a nationalist, anti-migrant agenda
Since his release from prison earlier this year, where he claims to have embraced Christianity, Robinson has increasingly woven Christian imagery into his messaging. Since his release from prison earlier this year, where he claims to have embraced Christianity, Robinson has increasingly woven Christian imagery into his messaging. Wooden crosses were a prominent feature at the first Unite the Kingdom rally in September. In response, senior Church of England figures are urging Christians to resist attempts to appropriate the faith for political purposes. Right Reverend Arun Arora, Bishop of Kirkstall and the Church of England’s co-lead on racial justice, warned that the Church must “resist the capture of Christian language and symbols by populist forces seeking to exploit the faith for their own political ends.” (Left Foot Forward; 12.13.25)READMORE>>>>>
Since his release from prison earlier this year, where he claims to have embraced Christianity, Robinson has increasingly woven Christian imagery into his messaging. Since his release from prison earlier this year, where he claims to have embraced Christianity, Robinson has increasingly woven Christian imagery into his messaging. Wooden crosses were a prominent feature at the first Unite the Kingdom rally in September. In response, senior Church of England figures are urging Christians to resist attempts to appropriate the faith for political purposes. Right Reverend Arun Arora, Bishop of Kirkstall and the Church of England’s co-lead on racial justice, warned that the Church must “resist the capture of Christian language and symbols by populist forces seeking to exploit the faith for their own political ends.” (Left Foot Forward; 12.13.25)READMORE>>>>>
C of E responds to Tommy Robinson’s carols event with ‘Christmas is for all’ message
The Church of England has released a video in response to a Christmas carols event on Saturday being organised by the far-right activist Tommy Robinson amid calls from a growing number of senior church figures to challenge Christian nationalism. In the 43-second video, Christmas Isn’t Cancelled, posted on the church’s YouTube channel, more than 20 people from the archbishop of York to schoolchildren speak about the “joy, love and hope” of Christmas. The message is “a simple reminder that Christmas belongs to all of us, and everyone is welcome to celebrate”, the C of E said. A number of its leaders are speaking out against the dangers of Christian nationalism and the appropriation of Christian symbols to bolster the anti-migrant views of Robinson and his supporters taking part in the “Unite the Kingdom” event.
(The Guardian 12.13.25)READMORE>>>>>
The Church of England has released a video in response to a Christmas carols event on Saturday being organised by the far-right activist Tommy Robinson amid calls from a growing number of senior church figures to challenge Christian nationalism. In the 43-second video, Christmas Isn’t Cancelled, posted on the church’s YouTube channel, more than 20 people from the archbishop of York to schoolchildren speak about the “joy, love and hope” of Christmas. The message is “a simple reminder that Christmas belongs to all of us, and everyone is welcome to celebrate”, the C of E said. A number of its leaders are speaking out against the dangers of Christian nationalism and the appropriation of Christian symbols to bolster the anti-migrant views of Robinson and his supporters taking part in the “Unite the Kingdom” event.
(The Guardian 12.13.25)READMORE>>>>>
In what sense is Tommy Robinson a genuine Christian? None that I can see
The extremist, who is said to have converted in prison, is now planning a mass carol service. But look at his words and deeds: hardly Saint Tommy, is it? Here’s a thought for the day: what kind of Christian am I, and what kind of Christian is Tommy Robinson? It needs addressing, and so it’s good, given the far-righter’s recent religiously contentious pronouncements – and ahead of his planned carol service this weekend – that my church is addressing it. That’s not to say the matter is simple.
(The Guardian 12/10/25) READMORE>>>>
The extremist, who is said to have converted in prison, is now planning a mass carol service. But look at his words and deeds: hardly Saint Tommy, is it? Here’s a thought for the day: what kind of Christian am I, and what kind of Christian is Tommy Robinson? It needs addressing, and so it’s good, given the far-righter’s recent religiously contentious pronouncements – and ahead of his planned carol service this weekend – that my church is addressing it. That’s not to say the matter is simple.
(The Guardian 12/10/25) READMORE>>>>
The far-right are misusing Christianity for their warped ideology. There’s nothing Christian about them
The misuse of Christian language by far-right activists in the UK has stepped up a gear in the wake of the racist and Islamophobic violence that has engulfed cities around England in the last week. The far-right often claim that they are defending “Christian Britain” from Muslims. The “Patriot March” addressed by Tommy Robinson in London on 27th July featured the Lord’s Prayer being recited from the stage – although the footage shows few people joining in. But these far-right types now seem to have some actual churchgoing Christians in their ranks – and even a few clergy. (Left Foot Forward 12/13/24) READMORE>>>>
The misuse of Christian language by far-right activists in the UK has stepped up a gear in the wake of the racist and Islamophobic violence that has engulfed cities around England in the last week. The far-right often claim that they are defending “Christian Britain” from Muslims. The “Patriot March” addressed by Tommy Robinson in London on 27th July featured the Lord’s Prayer being recited from the stage – although the footage shows few people joining in. But these far-right types now seem to have some actual churchgoing Christians in their ranks – and even a few clergy. (Left Foot Forward 12/13/24) READMORE>>>>
==tim rodgers======
For the second time in its history, the Evangelical Covenant Church has formally removed a congregation from its membership over policies that affirm same-sex marriage and invite LGBT individuals to hold leadership positions in the church. At the ECC Annual Meeting last week in Garden Grove, California, the theologically conservative denomination voted to remove Awaken Covenant Church of St. Paul, Minnesota, from its official roster of congregations.
“We are always grieved when fellowship is broken,” said Covenant Executive Board Chair Tim Rodgers. “We pray for God’s blessing on Awaken and the Covenant Church as we each continue to join God in mission.”
--Christian Post: Evangelical Covenant Church drops congregation over LGBT 'policies and practices' 7.7.23
“We are always grieved when fellowship is broken,” said Covenant Executive Board Chair Tim Rodgers. “We pray for God’s blessing on Awaken and the Covenant Church as we each continue to join God in mission.”
--Christian Post: Evangelical Covenant Church drops congregation over LGBT 'policies and practices' 7.7.23
==samuel rodriguez======
Do Evangelicals Still Care to Make a Moral Case for War?
When President Bush invaded Iraq, evangelical leaders argued the war was justified morally. When Trump went to war with Iran, evangelical leaders simply cheered. AFTER THE BOMBING OF IRAN COMMENCED, Donald Trump’s most ardent evangelical supporters cheered. Quoting from the Old Testament book of Nahum, Arizona megachurch pastor Mark Driscoll seemed to frame the attack as an act of divine retribution, the work of a God “filled with vengeance and rage” who “takes revenge on all who oppose him.” Hispanic evangelical leader Samuel Rodriguez turned to social media and announced, “Iran’s Ali Khamenei killed! This changes everything!” Notwithstanding their enthusiasm, neither Driscoll nor Rodriguez said anything about what these changes might look like or what should happen next. California megachurch pastor Greg Laurie suggested that these events might be connected to biblical prophecy—in this case, the passage in Ezekiel 38 in which a coalition of nations (“Gog and the land of Magog”) launches an invasion against Israel presaging the End Times. Laurie urged his followers to “look up” and see how history aligned with scripture (The Bulwark; 3.24.26)READMORE>>>>>>
When President Bush invaded Iraq, evangelical leaders argued the war was justified morally. When Trump went to war with Iran, evangelical leaders simply cheered. AFTER THE BOMBING OF IRAN COMMENCED, Donald Trump’s most ardent evangelical supporters cheered. Quoting from the Old Testament book of Nahum, Arizona megachurch pastor Mark Driscoll seemed to frame the attack as an act of divine retribution, the work of a God “filled with vengeance and rage” who “takes revenge on all who oppose him.” Hispanic evangelical leader Samuel Rodriguez turned to social media and announced, “Iran’s Ali Khamenei killed! This changes everything!” Notwithstanding their enthusiasm, neither Driscoll nor Rodriguez said anything about what these changes might look like or what should happen next. California megachurch pastor Greg Laurie suggested that these events might be connected to biblical prophecy—in this case, the passage in Ezekiel 38 in which a coalition of nations (“Gog and the land of Magog”) launches an invasion against Israel presaging the End Times. Laurie urged his followers to “look up” and see how history aligned with scripture (The Bulwark; 3.24.26)READMORE>>>>>>
Evangelical Trump adviser urges Latino Christians 'go to church' amid fears of ICE
The Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, a Hispanic evangelical adviser to President Donald Trump, citing significant drops in church attendance in the face of immigration raids and mass deportations, is urging government leaders to recognize the “innocent people” who are being swept up in detention quotas. Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference and pastor of New Season Church in Sacramento, California, said in an interview Thursday (Oct. 16) that some churches in the NHCLC network are seeing Sunday attendance drop by 25% to 35% due to fear of immigration raids. Other leaders of Latino and immigrant congregations throughout the U.S. have reported drops in Sunday attendance, especially in Washington, Chicago and Los Angeles, where the Trump administration has launched major federal operations. (Religion News 10/17/25) READMORE>>>>
The Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, a Hispanic evangelical adviser to President Donald Trump, citing significant drops in church attendance in the face of immigration raids and mass deportations, is urging government leaders to recognize the “innocent people” who are being swept up in detention quotas. Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference and pastor of New Season Church in Sacramento, California, said in an interview Thursday (Oct. 16) that some churches in the NHCLC network are seeing Sunday attendance drop by 25% to 35% due to fear of immigration raids. Other leaders of Latino and immigrant congregations throughout the U.S. have reported drops in Sunday attendance, especially in Washington, Chicago and Los Angeles, where the Trump administration has launched major federal operations. (Religion News 10/17/25) READMORE>>>>
Samuel Rodriguez receives Jack Hayford Lifetime Achievement Award for Christian ministry
The Rev. Samuel Rodriguez was recently bestowed the Jack Hayford Lifetime Achievement Award from The King’s University for his ministry work. Stressing the importance of being “intellectually inclined and spiritually empowered," Rodriguez, the president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, shared in an Instagram post last week that he had received the award. Expressing gratitude for the recognition, Rodriguez stated that “the glory and honor belong exclusively to Jesus.” “The mission of this university is to shape leaders who will impact the world with the love and truth of Jesus, and being a part of this is a true honor,” he added. “For me, this award is a blessing that comes directly from the Lord’s hand.”
(Christian Post 10/31/24 ) READMORE>>>>>
The Rev. Samuel Rodriguez was recently bestowed the Jack Hayford Lifetime Achievement Award from The King’s University for his ministry work. Stressing the importance of being “intellectually inclined and spiritually empowered," Rodriguez, the president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, shared in an Instagram post last week that he had received the award. Expressing gratitude for the recognition, Rodriguez stated that “the glory and honor belong exclusively to Jesus.” “The mission of this university is to shape leaders who will impact the world with the love and truth of Jesus, and being a part of this is a true honor,” he added. “For me, this award is a blessing that comes directly from the Lord’s hand.”
(Christian Post 10/31/24 ) READMORE>>>>>
Samuel Rodriguez
“He (Mike Johnson) reminds me of David in the book of 1 Samuel. He wasn’t the first choice or the second or the third, but when he emerged he took down a giant. Speaker Johnson has an opportunity to bring together the different factions of the Republican party. He has the intellectual bandwidth, the character, the integrity, and the reputation to build a viable and sustainable coalition that will advance, a pro-faith, family, and free enterprise agenda.” --Samuel Rodriguez; President of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference 10/25/23
April 25, 2023: Church Leaders: Christian Group To Organize Prayer, Evangelism Campaign at Sold Out SatanCon
The social media broadcast featured pastors Jentezen Franklin, Paula Cain White, Samuel Rodriguez, and Jim Garlow; author Eric Metaxas; worship leader Sean Feucht; American Association of Christian Counselors president Tim Clinton; James Dobson; and the former president himself, who noted in his remarks his belief that “we’re being discriminated against as a faith.”
The social media broadcast featured pastors Jentezen Franklin, Paula Cain White, Samuel Rodriguez, and Jim Garlow; author Eric Metaxas; worship leader Sean Feucht; American Association of Christian Counselors president Tim Clinton; James Dobson; and the former president himself, who noted in his remarks his belief that “we’re being discriminated against as a faith.”
==jan rogers======
Jan Rogers
Jesus was rejected by His own people, especially the Jewish leaders. They were used to having power over the people. What the leaders were expecting in their Messiah was a powerful king who would overthrow their Roman oppressors and free them to establish their own government.
But, Jesus didn’t come to do that and didn’t even come in that way. He didn’t come with armies before Him or trumpets heralding His arrival. He came humbly, riding on a donkey. The Jewish rulers weren’t prepared for that and when they saw the truths He was teaching, threatening their rule over the people, and exposing their hypocrisy — so they plotted to kill Him.
In one particular exchange, they attempted to trick Him to say things that He could be, at the most, arrested for, and at least discredited for, but of course, He saw right through it. We read about this exchange in Matthew 22: 21. When presented with a coin that had Caesar’s image stamped on it, Jesus responded, ““Then pay to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s; and to God the things that are God’s.”
When I read about this all those years ago, it became clear to me that, as Christians, we do have a responsibility to be involved in government and that includes voting. As such, the Bible also directs us to obey our leaders and pray for them (Romans 13:1-2.) There are a few other places where we are instructed in how to be good citizens. One responsibility of citizenship is voting; informed voting
-Jan Rogers; Greenville Sun; -Jan Rogers; From My Mountain: Should Christians Vote? 11.4.22
But, Jesus didn’t come to do that and didn’t even come in that way. He didn’t come with armies before Him or trumpets heralding His arrival. He came humbly, riding on a donkey. The Jewish rulers weren’t prepared for that and when they saw the truths He was teaching, threatening their rule over the people, and exposing their hypocrisy — so they plotted to kill Him.
In one particular exchange, they attempted to trick Him to say things that He could be, at the most, arrested for, and at least discredited for, but of course, He saw right through it. We read about this exchange in Matthew 22: 21. When presented with a coin that had Caesar’s image stamped on it, Jesus responded, ““Then pay to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s; and to God the things that are God’s.”
When I read about this all those years ago, it became clear to me that, as Christians, we do have a responsibility to be involved in government and that includes voting. As such, the Bible also directs us to obey our leaders and pray for them (Romans 13:1-2.) There are a few other places where we are instructed in how to be good citizens. One responsibility of citizenship is voting; informed voting
-Jan Rogers; Greenville Sun; -Jan Rogers; From My Mountain: Should Christians Vote? 11.4.22
==richard rohr======
Fr. Richard Rohr is a globally recognized ecumenical teacher bearing witness to the universal awakening within Christian mysticism and the Perennial Tradition. He is a Franciscan priest of the New Mexico Province and founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation (www.cac.org) in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he also serves as Academic Dean of the Living School for Action and Contemplation. Fr. Richard's teaching is grounded in the Franciscan alternative orthodoxy--practices of contemplation and self-emptying, expressing itself in radical compassion, particularly for the socially marginalized.
Fr. Richard is author of numerous books, including Everything Belongs, Adam's Return, The Naked Now, Breathing Under Water, Falling Upward, Immortal Diamond, and Eager to Love.
He has been a featured essayist on NPR's "This I Believe," a guest of Mehmet Oz on the Oprah and Friends radio show, and a guest of Oprah Winfrey on Super Soul Sunday. Fr. Richard was one of several spiritual leaders featured in the 2006 documentary film ONE: The Movie and was included in Watkins' Spiritual 100 List for 2013. He has given presentations with spiritual leaders such as Rob Bell, Cynthia Bourgeault, Joan Chittister, Shane Claiborne, James Finley, Laurence Freeman, Thomas Keating, Ronald Rolheiser, Jim Wallis, and the Dalai Lama.
Fr. Richard is author of numerous books, including Everything Belongs, Adam's Return, The Naked Now, Breathing Under Water, Falling Upward, Immortal Diamond, and Eager to Love.
He has been a featured essayist on NPR's "This I Believe," a guest of Mehmet Oz on the Oprah and Friends radio show, and a guest of Oprah Winfrey on Super Soul Sunday. Fr. Richard was one of several spiritual leaders featured in the 2006 documentary film ONE: The Movie and was included in Watkins' Spiritual 100 List for 2013. He has given presentations with spiritual leaders such as Rob Bell, Cynthia Bourgeault, Joan Chittister, Shane Claiborne, James Finley, Laurence Freeman, Thomas Keating, Ronald Rolheiser, Jim Wallis, and the Dalai Lama.
Richard Rohr
Christians are usually sincere and well-intentioned people until you get to any real issues of ego, control power, money, pleasure, and security. Then they tend to be pretty much like everybody else. We often given a bogus version of the Gospel, some fast-food religion, without any deep transformation of the self; and the result has been the spiritual disaster of "Christian" countries that tend to be as consumer-oriented, proud, warlike, racist, class conscious, and addictive as everybody else-and often more so, I'm afraid. --Richard Rohr
“Anyone who strives to put their faith into action will find encouragement and inspiration in the pages of this book.”—Melinda Gates
In his decades as a globally recognized teacher, Richard Rohr has helped millions realize what is at stake in matters of faith and spirituality. Yet Rohr has never written on the most perennially talked about topic in Christianity: Jesus. Most know who Jesus was, but who was Christ? Is the word simply Jesus’s last name? Too often, Rohr writes, our understandings have been limited by culture, religious debate, and the human tendency to put ourselves at the center.
Drawing on scripture, history, and spiritual practice, Rohr articulates a transformative view of Jesus Christ as a portrait of God’s constant, unfolding work in the world. “God loves things by becoming them,” he writes, and Jesus’s life was meant to declare that humanity has never been separate from God—except by its own negative choice. When we recover this fundamental truth, faith becomes less about proving Jesus was God, and more about learning to recognize the Creator’s presence all around us, and in everyone we meet.
Thought-provoking, practical, and full of deep hope and vision, The Universal Christ is a landmark book from one of our most beloved spiritual writers, and an invitation to contemplate how God liberates and loves all that is. Convergent Books (Released March 5, 2019)
In his decades as a globally recognized teacher, Richard Rohr has helped millions realize what is at stake in matters of faith and spirituality. Yet Rohr has never written on the most perennially talked about topic in Christianity: Jesus. Most know who Jesus was, but who was Christ? Is the word simply Jesus’s last name? Too often, Rohr writes, our understandings have been limited by culture, religious debate, and the human tendency to put ourselves at the center.
Drawing on scripture, history, and spiritual practice, Rohr articulates a transformative view of Jesus Christ as a portrait of God’s constant, unfolding work in the world. “God loves things by becoming them,” he writes, and Jesus’s life was meant to declare that humanity has never been separate from God—except by its own negative choice. When we recover this fundamental truth, faith becomes less about proving Jesus was God, and more about learning to recognize the Creator’s presence all around us, and in everyone we meet.
Thought-provoking, practical, and full of deep hope and vision, The Universal Christ is a landmark book from one of our most beloved spiritual writers, and an invitation to contemplate how God liberates and loves all that is. Convergent Books (Released March 5, 2019)
==anna rollins======
People Who Left 'MAGA Christianity' Share What It Really Took To Step Away
Anna Rollins, author of “Famished: On Food, Sex, and Growing Up as a Good Girl,” recalled a childhood steeped in rules and expectations. “Faith was the most important part of my life,” she said. “Being a good Christian, to me, meant following a lot of written and unwritten rules.” Growing up Southern Baptist, Rollins said that Christianity was presented as nearly inseparable from Republican identity, with patriotic symbols and language woven throughout church life. “Faith and freedom were often talked about in the same breath,” she said. “We often sang patriotic songs in church services, in addition to hymns. Nationalism was tightly woven in with Christianity.” (Huffpost 2.21.26) READMORE>>>>>
“I really started questioning my church’s adherence to nationalism because I read the Bible. Reading Scripture made me see that Christianity was not about aligning oneself with a nation-state. Jesus was killed, in part, because people wanted him to act in [the] service of political movements.” --Anna Rollins
==jon root======
Jon Root
Christians, just like we boycotted Target & Bud Light, we need to boycott. The promotion of the Pride Flag is never acceptable in church or any form of ministry. While you boycott & encourage friends/family to do the same, please pray for Dallas Jenkins, the actors/actresses, production crew and everyone at Angel Studios so they may understand the error of their ways.
--Jon Root; Twitter; May 2023
Christians, just like we boycotted Target & Bud Light, we need to boycott. The promotion of the Pride Flag is never acceptable in church or any form of ministry. While you boycott & encourage friends/family to do the same, please pray for Dallas Jenkins, the actors/actresses, production crew and everyone at Angel Studios so they may understand the error of their ways.
--Jon Root; Twitter; May 2023
==jeff ropp======
While King Solomon wrote Proverbs 7 warning of the allurements of seductive immoral women, he did not follow his own advice later in life. The Bible tells us, “When Solomon was old, that his wives turned his heart after other gods; and his heart was not loyal to the Lord his God, as was the heart of his father David” (I Kgs. 11:4). Even though God had warned Solomon not to marry foreign wives because they would turn away his heart after their gods (11:2), Solomon disobeyed the Lord and “had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines; and his wives turned away his heart” (11:3). Solomon did not just worship their false gods, he also built worship centers for the people of Israel to worship the false gods of his foreign wives (11:7-8). As a result, God “became angry with Solomon, because his heart had turned from the Lord God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice, and had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods; but he did not keep what the Lord had commanded” (I Kgs. 11:9-11).
Solomon’s sexual immorality led to widespread idolatry. In many ways, viewing pornography is idolatrous. What is an idol? An idol is turning to something or someone other than God when we are anxious, bored, depressed, exhausted, lonely, self-doubting, stressed, or even wanting to celebrate. More and more Christians are turning to pornography instead of the Lord to medicate or celebrate their feelings. Pornography is an idol that is destroying the sons and daughters of God around the world.
As long as we are living in these fallen physical bodies, there will always be the danger of being seduced by immoral women in person or online which can cause us to fall away from the Lord our God. Solomon ignored God’s design for marriage (one wife for life or until the death of one’s spouse – Gen. 2:24; cf. Mark 10:6-12; Rom. 7:2-3; I Cor. 7:10-11), and married hundreds of wives and had hundreds of mistresses.
May none of us think we are beyond the reaches of sexual immorality and the idolatry that often accompanies it.
In Solomon’s case, it is better to do what he says, not what he did. We must guard our hearts, our bodies, and our futures from the dangers of sexual immorality (Prov. 7:24-27). God the Holy Spirit can empower us to do this as we yield to Him in the context of a recovery community of believing brothers in Christ (Rom. 8:10-11; 2 Tim. 2:22).
No matter where we may find ourselves in our dealings with sexual temptation, there is always hope in the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus is not uncomfortable with our sin or shame. He already knows about it, and He wants us to approach His throne of grace with confidence or boldness because He understands and is sympathetic towards our weaknesses (Heb. 4:15-16). Satan wants to convince us that God is against us and condemns us (Rev. 12:10).
Jesus tells us that His heart is “gentle and lowly” (Matt. 11:29), not condemning (cf. John 3:17). When in the temple, Jesus read Isaiah 42:3 which described the coming Messiah: “A bruised reed He will not break, and smoking flax He will not quench.” (Matt. 12:20). Jesus, the Messiah, will not treat those of us who are “bruised” with sin and shame harshly (“break” them). He comes along side of us to strengthen and heal us with His presence rather than step on us to advance His own plans. He will not “quench” what little hope (“smoking flax”) we have left inside of us. He wants to rekindle our love and passion for Him and for life itself. He does this with His gentle and gracious presence in our lives which heals our wounds and replaces our shame with dignity.
--Jeff Ropp; See You in Heaven; A Proverb for men struggling with Sexual Temptation; 8.8.23
Solomon’s sexual immorality led to widespread idolatry. In many ways, viewing pornography is idolatrous. What is an idol? An idol is turning to something or someone other than God when we are anxious, bored, depressed, exhausted, lonely, self-doubting, stressed, or even wanting to celebrate. More and more Christians are turning to pornography instead of the Lord to medicate or celebrate their feelings. Pornography is an idol that is destroying the sons and daughters of God around the world.
As long as we are living in these fallen physical bodies, there will always be the danger of being seduced by immoral women in person or online which can cause us to fall away from the Lord our God. Solomon ignored God’s design for marriage (one wife for life or until the death of one’s spouse – Gen. 2:24; cf. Mark 10:6-12; Rom. 7:2-3; I Cor. 7:10-11), and married hundreds of wives and had hundreds of mistresses.
May none of us think we are beyond the reaches of sexual immorality and the idolatry that often accompanies it.
In Solomon’s case, it is better to do what he says, not what he did. We must guard our hearts, our bodies, and our futures from the dangers of sexual immorality (Prov. 7:24-27). God the Holy Spirit can empower us to do this as we yield to Him in the context of a recovery community of believing brothers in Christ (Rom. 8:10-11; 2 Tim. 2:22).
No matter where we may find ourselves in our dealings with sexual temptation, there is always hope in the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus is not uncomfortable with our sin or shame. He already knows about it, and He wants us to approach His throne of grace with confidence or boldness because He understands and is sympathetic towards our weaknesses (Heb. 4:15-16). Satan wants to convince us that God is against us and condemns us (Rev. 12:10).
Jesus tells us that His heart is “gentle and lowly” (Matt. 11:29), not condemning (cf. John 3:17). When in the temple, Jesus read Isaiah 42:3 which described the coming Messiah: “A bruised reed He will not break, and smoking flax He will not quench.” (Matt. 12:20). Jesus, the Messiah, will not treat those of us who are “bruised” with sin and shame harshly (“break” them). He comes along side of us to strengthen and heal us with His presence rather than step on us to advance His own plans. He will not “quench” what little hope (“smoking flax”) we have left inside of us. He wants to rekindle our love and passion for Him and for life itself. He does this with His gentle and gracious presence in our lives which heals our wounds and replaces our shame with dignity.
--Jeff Ropp; See You in Heaven; A Proverb for men struggling with Sexual Temptation; 8.8.23
==lila rose======
Christians Divided on Iran War Cite Alarm, Prophecy
Christians including Trump spiritual advisor Paula White-Cain and New York Times bestselling author Allie Beth Stuckey declined to make political or theological statements on the war, instead asking for prayers. However, the war also has its fair share of Christian detractors, both conservative and liberal. Right-wing commentator Matt Walsh vehemently opposes the war, stating that “the freedom of Iranians is not our responsibility” and describing the administration’s messaging on the issue as “confused.” Catholic pro-life activist Lila Rose reposted a statement by Pope Leo XIV expressing concern over the diplomatic breakdown and has since posted about the missile strike on a school that Iranian sources claim killed over 150 people. In another post, Rose declared, “Children and civilians must NEVER be targeted in war.” (Juicy Ecumenism; 3.5.26)READMORE>>>>>>
Christians including Trump spiritual advisor Paula White-Cain and New York Times bestselling author Allie Beth Stuckey declined to make political or theological statements on the war, instead asking for prayers. However, the war also has its fair share of Christian detractors, both conservative and liberal. Right-wing commentator Matt Walsh vehemently opposes the war, stating that “the freedom of Iranians is not our responsibility” and describing the administration’s messaging on the issue as “confused.” Catholic pro-life activist Lila Rose reposted a statement by Pope Leo XIV expressing concern over the diplomatic breakdown and has since posted about the missile strike on a school that Iranian sources claim killed over 150 people. In another post, Rose declared, “Children and civilians must NEVER be targeted in war.” (Juicy Ecumenism; 3.5.26)READMORE>>>>>>
==chris rosebrough======
Pastor Chris Rosebrough is a bi-vocational theologian and is a recognized voice in Confessional Lutheranism. Pastor Rosebrough is the Captain of Pirate Christian Radio and the host of Fighting for the Faith. Fighting for the Faith is a Christ-Centered and Cross-Focused daily apologetics internet-radio program with a global audience.
April 26, 2023: Grand Forks Herald: Kongsvinger Lutheran to host 'American Gospel' presentation at charity event to support campus ministries
Pastor Chris Rosebrough, of Kongsvinger Lutheran, is featured in two of the three documentaries Kimber has produced. Rosebrough is among pastors across the nation who have been interviewed by Kimber about their different perspectives on how influences have changed American Christianity, particularly Protestantism, Mathsen said.
Pastor Chris Rosebrough, of Kongsvinger Lutheran, is featured in two of the three documentaries Kimber has produced. Rosebrough is among pastors across the nation who have been interviewed by Kimber about their different perspectives on how influences have changed American Christianity, particularly Protestantism, Mathsen said.
Chris Rosebrough
2 Timothy 2:15 commands us to use exegetical methods: ‘Present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.’ An honest student of the Bible will be an exegete, allowing the text to speak for itself. Eisegesis easily lends itself to error, as the would-be interpreter attempts to align the text with his own preconceived notions. Exegesis allows us to agree with the Bible; eisegesis seeks to force the Bible to agree with us.’ --Chris Rosebrough
==joel rosenberg======
Do Evangelicals Still Care to Make a Moral Case for War?
Other evangelicals wielded news of the conflict abroad as a weapon in the culture wars raging at home. Radio host Todd Starnes, doubtless with Tucker Carlson or pro-Palestinian movements on university campuses in mind, used the death of Khamenei to mock “Jew-haters” in the United States. MAGA worship leader Sean Feucht called out the “woke Right and woke Left” who criticized the bombing. Christian Zionist Joel Rosenberg used a clip of former Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris reacting to news of the operation as an occasion to celebrate Trump’s 2024 election victory over her: “Thank God this woman did not win.”
(The Bulwark; 3.24.26)READMORE>>>>>>
Other evangelicals wielded news of the conflict abroad as a weapon in the culture wars raging at home. Radio host Todd Starnes, doubtless with Tucker Carlson or pro-Palestinian movements on university campuses in mind, used the death of Khamenei to mock “Jew-haters” in the United States. MAGA worship leader Sean Feucht called out the “woke Right and woke Left” who criticized the bombing. Christian Zionist Joel Rosenberg used a clip of former Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris reacting to news of the operation as an occasion to celebrate Trump’s 2024 election victory over her: “Thank God this woman did not win.”
(The Bulwark; 3.24.26)READMORE>>>>>>
==aamon ross======
May 25, 2023: Right Wing Watch: Kingdom In Politics Is Training Right-Wing Christians to Run for Office for the Purpose of ‘Bringing Heaven to Earth’
While WPN founders, right-wing activists Jim Garlow and Mario Bramnick, often use the program as a conduit for the promotion of wild conspiracy theories, Wednesday night’s program featuring a conservative Christian political strategist named Aamon Ross who runs a political consulting business called Kingdom In Politics, the purpose of which is to “prepare and inspire believers to take an active role in politics.”
While WPN founders, right-wing activists Jim Garlow and Mario Bramnick, often use the program as a conduit for the promotion of wild conspiracy theories, Wednesday night’s program featuring a conservative Christian political strategist named Aamon Ross who runs a political consulting business called Kingdom In Politics, the purpose of which is to “prepare and inspire believers to take an active role in politics.”
==bobby ross jr======
May 2, 2023: CBN: CO Church Shines God's 'Hopelight', Turns Worship Site Into Medical Clinic for Those in Need
In a recent op-ed, The Christian Chronicle's Editor-in-Chief Bobby Ross, Jr. reports the Longmont Church of Christ, located about 40 miles north of Denver, is using the clinic to offer medical services to the underserved people of the community and to share the gospel.
In a recent op-ed, The Christian Chronicle's Editor-in-Chief Bobby Ross, Jr. reports the Longmont Church of Christ, located about 40 miles north of Denver, is using the clinic to offer medical services to the underserved people of the community and to share the gospel.
==robert rothwell======
Rev. Robert Rothwell is senior writer for Ligonier Ministries, associate editor of Tabletalk magazine, resident adjunct professor at Reformation Bible College, and associate pastor of Spruce Creek Presbyterian Church in Port Orange, Fla.
 Robert Rothwell Files
If we are not careful, we might think that Romans 8:28 is telling us that things work together for our good on their own. However, in light of the biblical teaching on divine providence, as well as the immediate context, Paul is really telling us that God Himself is the One who works all things together for our good. Look at verses 29–30 again, where Paul describes the end toward which we are moving. Foreknowledge, predestination, calling, justification, and glorification are all things that God does, and God must work in and through the various circumstances we face—our joys, our troubles, and so on—in order to communicate all of the benefits of salvation to us. He works out all things according to the counsel of His will (Eph. 1:11).
--Robert Rothwell; Ligoniers; What Does Romans 8:28 Mean? 11.13.23 |
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==sean rowe======
-Christians Divided on Iran War Cite Alarm, Prophecy
American Catholic philosopher and Pasadena City College Professor Edward Feser argued against the war based on just war doctrine, claiming that “No Catholic can support” a war without a “concrete and realistic plan to make sure what follows is not even worse.” Doing so would be just as bad as supporting abortion or euthanasia, he stated. Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe authored a letter to church members expressing concern over the attack. He admitted to watching the “escalating response of the U.S. government” with “alarm” and called on Christ as the Prince of Peace. Similarly, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry was “distressed” that “congressional authorization did not occur prior to…this war.”
(Juicy Ecumenism; 3.5.26)READMORE>>>>>>
American Catholic philosopher and Pasadena City College Professor Edward Feser argued against the war based on just war doctrine, claiming that “No Catholic can support” a war without a “concrete and realistic plan to make sure what follows is not even worse.” Doing so would be just as bad as supporting abortion or euthanasia, he stated. Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe authored a letter to church members expressing concern over the attack. He admitted to watching the “escalating response of the U.S. government” with “alarm” and called on Christ as the Prince of Peace. Similarly, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry was “distressed” that “congressional authorization did not occur prior to…this war.”
(Juicy Ecumenism; 3.5.26)READMORE>>>>>>
==steve rowland======
Support for Israel becomes a top issue for Iowa evangelicals key to the first Republican caucuses
Steve Rowland peered from beneath the brim of his baseball cap and admonished the roughly 500 people at Rising Sun Church of Christ in the Des Moines suburb of Altoona. It had been three days since thousands of Hamas terrorists invaded Israel and butchered over 1,000 civilians. In the US state of Iowa, where evangelical Christians dominate the first-in-the-nation Republican presidential caucuses, Rowland and other pastors are delivering a message meant to resonate both biblically and politically. “What we’re seeing in that region is pure evil,” Rowland said. “Israel has mobilized their army and they are intent on stamping out evil, and we should be behind them. That’s where we should be, and I want you to know that, as a pastor.”
(Thomas Beaumont/AP 10.31.23)Read More>>>>>
Steve Rowland peered from beneath the brim of his baseball cap and admonished the roughly 500 people at Rising Sun Church of Christ in the Des Moines suburb of Altoona. It had been three days since thousands of Hamas terrorists invaded Israel and butchered over 1,000 civilians. In the US state of Iowa, where evangelical Christians dominate the first-in-the-nation Republican presidential caucuses, Rowland and other pastors are delivering a message meant to resonate both biblically and politically. “What we’re seeing in that region is pure evil,” Rowland said. “Israel has mobilized their army and they are intent on stamping out evil, and we should be behind them. That’s where we should be, and I want you to know that, as a pastor.”
(Thomas Beaumont/AP 10.31.23)Read More>>>>>
==matthew rowley======
Jan 10, 2023: Baptist News Global: The New Apostolic Reformation drove the January 6 riots, so why was it overlooked by the House Select Committee?
Matthew Rowley provides an excellent list of similar examples in his article for the International Journal of Religion titled, “Prophetic Populism and the Violent Rejection of Joe Biden’s Election: Mapping the Theology of the Capitol Insurrection.”
Taylor reflects: “Why are large groups of people singing worship songs around the Capitol riots about God defeating God’s enemies even as the rioting commences? Because as Sean Feucht says, ‘Worship is a weapon.’”
Matthew Rowley provides an excellent list of similar examples in his article for the International Journal of Religion titled, “Prophetic Populism and the Violent Rejection of Joe Biden’s Election: Mapping the Theology of the Capitol Insurrection.”
Taylor reflects: “Why are large groups of people singing worship songs around the Capitol riots about God defeating God’s enemies even as the rioting commences? Because as Sean Feucht says, ‘Worship is a weapon.’”
==dwayne royster======
400 Christian leaders urge resistance to Trump administration on Ash Wednesday
The signers also include several longtime faith-based activists, such as Bishop Dwayne Royster of Faith in Action, Pastor Shane Claiborne of Red Letter Christians, the Rev. Adam Russell Taylor of Sojourners and the Rev. Jim Wallis of Georgetown University’s Center on Faith and Justice. (Religion News Service 2.13.26) READMORE>>>>>
The signers also include several longtime faith-based activists, such as Bishop Dwayne Royster of Faith in Action, Pastor Shane Claiborne of Red Letter Christians, the Rev. Adam Russell Taylor of Sojourners and the Rev. Jim Wallis of Georgetown University’s Center on Faith and Justice. (Religion News Service 2.13.26) READMORE>>>>>
==susan roytman======
‘Leading voices on American right embracing antisemitism’ as Christian support for Israel erodes
Sacha Roytman, CEO of the Combat Antisemitism Movement, said the Orlando gathering was the culmination of a long-term strategic initiative to deepen engagement with young Christians and future leaders. “We believe in partnerships across sectors, from government officials and mayors to clergy, diplomats, cultural figures, educators and business leaders,” he said. “By mobilizing many disciplines, we can create a global coalition against antisemitism and drive meaningful social change.” Roytman added that the conference equipped participants with practical tools to identify and confront antisemitism in their own communities. “The fight against antisemitism is a daily battle,” he said. “We must work tirelessly to reduce this destructive and ugly phenomenon as much as possible.” (Living a Holy Adventure 11/16/25) READMORE>>>>
Sacha Roytman, CEO of the Combat Antisemitism Movement, said the Orlando gathering was the culmination of a long-term strategic initiative to deepen engagement with young Christians and future leaders. “We believe in partnerships across sectors, from government officials and mayors to clergy, diplomats, cultural figures, educators and business leaders,” he said. “By mobilizing many disciplines, we can create a global coalition against antisemitism and drive meaningful social change.” Roytman added that the conference equipped participants with practical tools to identify and confront antisemitism in their own communities. “The fight against antisemitism is a daily battle,” he said. “We must work tirelessly to reduce this destructive and ugly phenomenon as much as possible.” (Living a Holy Adventure 11/16/25) READMORE>>>>