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.
Most Recent Episodes
Fingerprints of Diabolical Deception
We are seeing a staggering rise in antisemitism worldwide, and Zionism is often misunderstood. Is this deception or a new level of understanding? Pastor Josh and Ken talk to Brett Meador, Pastor at Athey Creek Church, Portland, Oregon. What does the Bible teach? And why is it so important to have a consistent and literal hermeneutic at a time when deception and delusion cause such confusion?
August 15, 2025 ListenThe Hidden Hands Behind the Lies
Are there global players behind the scenes pulling the strings? This week, Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle have a conversation with Catherine Austin Fitts. Immunity to the law, and exemption from taxes, suggest there are two groups of people. Satan’s deceptive scheme is in progress.
August 8, 2025 ListenAvoid Falling into Traps
Have you fallen into the traps of New Thought or Progressive Christianity? This week, Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle have a conversation with Melissa Dougherty. She fell into the trap of the New Thought Movement. Now she is combating New Age, New Thought, and Progressive Christianity.
August 1, 2025 ListenWarning Signs
Jan Markell talks to Michele Bachmann about events that are a warning to believers that should be concerning. Then Ken Mikle and Josh Schwartz host Jan Markell in a review of this program over 25 years.
July 25, 2025 ListenStorm Clouds Gathering
Jan Markell talks to Michele Bachmann about rapidly-changing events and alignments that are threatening. They challenge outrageous statements recently made by Tucker Carlson at a Charlie Kirk event and remind people and presidents that one issue cannot be mishandled or a nation pays for it. Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle talk to Tyler Hamrick about the key role of being a watchman as outlined in Ezekiel 33.
July 18, 2025 ListenAgainst All Odds
Jan Markell interviews Kari Hoffmann whose son Landen survived a demonic attack against all odds. She relates a gripping yet uplifting account. Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle talk to David Tal. The key to understanding the times is Israel’s prophetic role playing out today. And what about those sleeper cells supposedly loose in America?
July 11, 2025 ListenPeace, Safety & Sudden Destruction
Jan Markell talks to White House correspondent Bill Koenig. Is America headed towards consequences for its policies? Hear the open letter to President Trump. Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle talk to apologist Frank Turek.
July 4, 2025 ListenWatching the Stage Being Set
Jan Markell comments on stunning comments by Candace Owens, Tucker Carlson, and more. Jill Martin Rische shares how you can be a blessing to Israel. Ken Mikle talks to Mike Gendron, who offers helpful insights into how to reach your Catholic friends with the gospel.
June 27, 2025 ListenIt’s Later Than It’s Ever Been
Jan Markell talks to Brandon Holthaus. Wars, rumors of war, lawlessness, and violence tell us that it is later than its ever been before. Josh Schwartz, Ken Mikle and Mark Henry also emphasize that our world today has an expiration date and we are nearing it. We are simply running out of time, so redeem the time.
June 20, 2025 ListenAs We See the Day Approaching
Jan Markell is a guest on Lamb & Lion’s Christ in Prophecy, with Tim Moore and Nathan Jones. They look at prominent signs that remind us that we are seeing the day of the Rapture approaching. Ken Mikle and Josh Schwartz talk to former New Ager Jenn Nizza, who offers warnings of the darkness approaching to believers.
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