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

Jan 24, 2025 • 57min
National I.D. – Big Brother at its Worst
Jan Markell features Twila Brase. May is the deadline for the Real I.D. program in America, which at its worst would lead to a Chinese-type social credit system. Ken Mikle and Josh Schwartz talk to Jeff Kinley. We’re told we’re headed into America’s golden age, and yet we aren’t even found in Bible prophecy. Which is it?
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Jan 17, 2025 • 57min
Is This the Rise of the Ten Kings?
Mark Henry guest hosts, joined by Mondo Gonzalez, an expert in Near East archaeology, and Seth Gruber, CEO of the White Rose Resistance. They delve into the idea of the 'ten kings' mentioned in biblical prophecy and the implications of recent political events on U.S.-Israel relations. The conversation shifts to societal decay and the pressing need for a return to faith-based values amid increasing progressive ideologies. Seth shares insights from his film 'The 1916 Project,' highlighting the cultural issues at play in today's society.

Jan 10, 2025 • 57min
Shadow Government: More Than Conspiracy
Jan Markell and Mark Henry talk to Brandon Holthaus about the shadow government and deep state—which has dug down deeper since our election. They ask if what we’re witnessing is why America is not found in Bible prophecy. Ken Mikle and Josh Schwartz talk to David Fiorazo about today’s lawlessness and calling evil good.
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Jan 3, 2025 • 57min
Game of Drones
Jan Markell talks to Todd Hampson about the two-minute warning we have today before Jesus returns. Eternity is in the heart of all mankind. Ken Mikle and Josh Schwartz talk to Billy Crone about the invasion of the drones. How are they a part of the Great Reset agenda?
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Dec 27, 2024 • 57min
Beware of the Wolves!
Jan Markell talks to Holly Pivec and Doug Geivett for the hour about the continuing wreckage of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) which is nothing less than reckless Christianity. Many former NAR members say Bethel and Hillsong music snagged them and drew them in. The theology is also Kingdom NowHeaven is going to come to earth!
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Dec 24, 2024 • 27min
The Shift
Ken Mikle and Josh Schwartz talk to Carl Teichrib. We are moving from a Christian worldview to a pagan worldview as we trend toward the Beast system. Teichrib tracks trends toward the Tribulation and it is getting late.
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Dec 20, 2024 • 57min
Under the Shadow of His Wings
Jan Markell plays a portion of Anita Dittman’s testimony of remarkable survival during the Holocaust. Find her book and DVD in our online store.
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Dec 17, 2024 • 32min
As in the Days of Noah
Ken Mikle and Josh Schwartz talk to Barry Stagner for the hour. What is the application today for as in the Days of Noah? How are we even now seeing a foreshadowing of the lying signs of wonders of II Thessalonians 2? We can barely see through today’s fog of deception.
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Dec 13, 2024 • 57min
When the Shepherds Bar the Gate
Jan Markell’s guests include Josh Schwartz, Ken Mikle, Billy Crone, and Brandon Holthaus. Many shepherds do not allow the sheep to hear biblical and prophetic truth. Hear from many believers who give new meaning to the term remnant.
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Dec 11, 2024 • 29min
Who’s in Charge?
Ken Mikle and Josh Schwartz talk to David Tal about the chaos in Syria. Who are the good guys and who are the bad? How does this all affect Israel and how does it play into the end-times? Tal breaks it down and makes sense of it all.
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