What's Really Happening to Christians in Nigeria? with Judd Saul
More and more people are talking about Christian persecution in Nigeria, but reports are often conflicting. Some Nigerians--even Nigerian Christians--claim the reports are entirely false. Others claim it's only an ethnic dispute, not a religious one. Some say U.S. leaders are blowing the story out of proportion in order to work our way in and take mineral rights. Still others say it's just a sad story of "bandits" taking advantage of people for financial gain...not anything resembling a Christian-targeted genocide. What's actually going on?In this episode, I sort all of this out with Judd Saul, Executive Director of Equipping the Persecuted. Judd has been on the ground in Nigeria over a period of 10 years and shares his firsthand knowledge of what the reality is. Mentioned in the Show:This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xcmibUjT2s8Equipping the Persecuted site: www.equippingthepersecuted.orgTruth Nigeria: www.truthnigeria.comFollow Judd Saul on X: www.x.com/juddsaulFollow Equipping the Persecuted on Facebook: www.facebook.com/EquippingThePersecuted
-------- Â
1:05:22
--------
1:05:22
Homelessness in America: Good, Bad, and Ugly Solutions, with Bryan Crain
There are many competing ideas for how to solve the homelessness crisis in America, and they're often a product of competing worldviews. Today, I'm joined by Bryan Crain (yes, he's my husband!), president of Orange County Rescue Mission, to talk about the homelessness crisis from a biblical worldview and the Trump administration's recent Executive Order on "Ending Crime and Disorder on America's Streets." If you've ever wondered what can and should be done to help the homeless AND make the streets safer for everyone else, you don't want to miss this episode.MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:My first episode with Bryan: www.natashacrain.com/the-homelessness-crisis-from-a-biblical-perspective-with-bryan-crain/Conversations on a Bench (OCRM): www.rescuemission.org/conversationsConversations on a Bench (all locations): conversationsonabench.org/Orange County Rescue Mission: www.rescuemission.orgCity Gate Network: www.citygatenetwork.orgMy book, Faithfully Different: www.amazon.com/dp/0736984291Michael Shellenberger's book, San Fransicko: www.amazon.com/San-Fransicko-Progressives-Ruin-Cities/dp/0063093626
-------- Â
1:09:11
--------
1:09:11
How Have Godly People Been Persuaded to Let Ungodliness Reign? with Bill Federer
How did we get to a point in America where Christians often believe that the most godly thing they can do is stay out of politics? How did we get to a point where we've accepted the lie that separation of church and state is a guiding rule keeping our faith out of the public square? History gives us a lot of the answers. My guest today is Bill Federer, a nationally known speaker, best-selling author, and president of Amerisearch, Inc., a publishing company dedicated to researching America's noble heritage. In this episode, Bill gives us a fascinating flyover of the history we need to know to understand how we got to this moment.MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:Bill's website and resources: https://americanminute.com/Bill's book Silence Equals Consent: https://www.amazon.com/Silence-Equals-Consent-omission-Forever/dp/1736959077Unshaken Conference tickets: www.unshakenconference.com
-------- Â
1:16:33
--------
1:16:33
Why Culture Hates Charlie Kirk
Charlie wasn’t killed just because he was a Christian. Charlie was hated and targeted because he was attempting to influence the public square in a way that would shape society according to biblical views that run contrary to the popular moral consensus. As Christians, we need to understand the difference...and why biblical Christianity is, indeed, a public faith. I break it down biblically in this episode.SHOW NOTES1. Read my social media posts from the following week here:On X: https://x.com/Natasha_CrainOn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/natashacrainauthor/ 2. The following are the recommended ways shared by Turning Point USA to support, donate, and get involved:To support the Kirk family, visit: http://givesendgo.com/kirkfamilyTo make a contribution to TPUSA to further Charlie Kirk’s legacy, visit: http://TPUSA.com/donateTo get involved with TPUSA, visit: http://TPUSA.com/getinvolvedTo start a TPUSA chapter at your college or Club America at your high school, visit: http://TPUSA.com/startachapter
-------- Â
38:12
--------
38:12
55. Is It Unbiblical to Reduce Medicaid and SNAP Benefits?
In this episode, I read my recent article, "The One Big Beautiful Bill Isn’t as Unchristian as Everyone Seems to Think." You've surely heard progressives (both Christian and nonbelievers) lament how unbiblical and "against the teachings of Jesus" the OBBB is, especially due to its reduction in Medicaid and SNAP benefits. But is it inherently unjust to take away government benefits from those in need? That's the question I address today.MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:Original article source: https://natashacrain.com/the-one-big-beautiful-bill-isnt-as-unchristian-as-everyone-seems-to-think/My latest book, When Culture Hates You: https://www.amazon.com/When-Culture-Hates-You-Persevering/dp/0736984313Article from The Center for Biblical Unity on "8 Things Christians Can Say and Do Concerning the Illegal Immigration and Deportation Situation": https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/post/8-things-christians-can-say-and-do-concerning-the-illegal-immigration-and-deportation-situation
Canada - english