Understanding the Times
Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle
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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Jan 2, 2026 • 26min
The Truth That Shatters Anxiety: God Never Changes
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?
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Dec 26, 2025 • 26min
Disproving Jesus—But the Evidence Does the Opposite (Part 2)
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?
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Dec 19, 2025 • 26min
Disproving Jesus—But the Evidence Does the Opposite (Part 1)
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.
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Dec 12, 2025 • 26min
Nefarious Skies: Hidden Flights and the Global Secrets They Reveal
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.
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Dec 5, 2025 • 26min
Globalism’s Dark Agenda—The Rise of Pagan Earth Worship
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?
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Nov 28, 2025 • 18min
Wake Up—They’re Targeting Your Children’s Minds!?
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?
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Nov 21, 2025 • 26min
What Does Bold Faith in a Fearful World Look Like – Would You Stand?
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.
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Nov 14, 2025 • 26min
They Opened the Stargate — Will the Beast be Waking Soon?
In this insightful discussion, Billy Crone, a pastor and expert on Bible prophecy, unveils alarming details about Trump's $500 billion Stargate program, suggesting it may lead to the anticipated Beast System from Revelation. He connects AI advancements to biblical prophecies, including real-time speaking holograms and the looming cashless society, urging Christians to discern current events. With an impending rapture on the horizon, Crone emphasizes the importance of evangelism and being vigilant about the future.
Nov 7, 2025 • 26min
Revelation Is Not a Mystery—It’s a Warning
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.
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Oct 31, 2025 • 26min
Evil Has Rebranded Itself—And Everyone’s Falling for It
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.
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