0:00 - 0:20: 1 Samuel 7:15- 8:5, We are to be careful not to sacrifice our families on the altar of  ministry elsewhere.  

0:23 - 0:40: Kay Cole James, the new President of the Heritage Foundation.
0:43 - 0:60: What truly are the limitations of the Judiciary’s power?  Caller’s weigh in.

“Let what you say be simply 'Yes' or 'No'; anything more than this comes from evil.” Matthew 5:37 (ESV)

One company’s employees were absent from the fast food worker driven fight for a $15 dollar minimum wage.  That company: In-N-Out Burger.

In-N-Out starts their employees at $10.50 an hour and allows them to earn as much as $120,000 annually.  That’s the highest of any fast food chain in the country.  They also provide vision, medical dental benefits.  Needless to say they have very low turnover.

Merit based pay always produces a better product, greater service and more productive employees.

Did I mention this is a Christian based company?

Iranian Protest: Is There a Spiritual Connection?

Its not by chance that Jesus refers to his Church as “The Body.”  Just as it is with our physical bodies every member has a distinct role and function to fulfill.

 Unfortunately, in the era of celebrity Christianity we’ve reduced the concept of ministry solely to what occurs in what is often little more than Sunday productions and performances.

0:00 - 0:20: Acts 28:23-31 The days we live in require us to return to proclaiming God’s word with boldness and without hindrance
0:23 - 0:40: North Korean soldiers are given leave to forage for food. Orrin Hatch decides not to run for office again. 16 Christians were killed in a Nigerian church during a New Years Eve service.
0:43 - 0:60: Kentucky is poised to be the 1st state with no abortion clinics. Callers weigh in

Stacy Washington hosts and tackles the issues of the day

President Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital came under assault, forcing the U.S. to use its veto power the stop a U.N. Security Council resolution demanding that Washington reverse course and resisting its policy shift.

 Stop me if you’ve heard this before, the America, the only nation standing with Israel before the United Nations.

While discussing President Trump’s decision to officially recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital MSNBC host Chris Matthews said Southern Christians were,

“crazy with their ideas about Israel, which is I don’t know mythical.  They don’t understand the situation over there and how tricky it is ethnically and tribally.  They don’t care, because its a religious belief.”

We’ve now learned that Bob Mueller’s Special Counsel investigatory team is full of anti-Trump zealots. 

 Not least of which is Peter Strzok.

 Mueller quietly removed Strzok from the Trump investigation after the Inspector General revealed evidence showing just how deep Strzok’s animus for the President ran.

0:00 - 0:20: Today’s Encouragement: Psalm 56:1-13
0:23 - 0:40: All Nippon Airways Flight mishap could result in criminal charges.
0:43 - 0:60: Callers weigh in on the TSA

Guest Host: Stacy Washington sits in for Abraham III on The Hamilton Corner

When you read the David vs. Goliath account in 1 Samuel 17 you’ll notice David never once acknowledges him as giant.  He only mentions him as an uncircumcised Philistine who dared to defy the LORD of hosts.

Then, when the battle raged, David doesn’t lag back and wait for Goliath to make the first move.  David charged Goliath, sling in hand, armed with full persuasion of God’s faithfulness.

These words were shared between Cleopas and his companion on the 7 mile walk from Jerusalem to Emmaus as Jesus, in resurrected form, used the Hebrew scriptures to reveal himself to them as the Messiah.

 There are at least 109 distinct Biblical prophecies the Messiah had to fulfill.

 The mathematical probability of such a feat occurring is astoundingly absurd, yet that absurdity is satisfied… in Jesus, the Messiah. 

Simeon spoke these words when he met baby Jesus. The Holy Spirit revealed that he would not die until he saw the Messiah. Immediately upon meeting Jesus in the temple, Simeon held Him and worshiped god saying, “Now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your Word, for my eyes have seen your salvation.”

A Christmas Special - The Evidence

40 days of twice daily taunting from Goliath sent Saul and the Israelite army reeling in fear.  But David’s passion for YHWH, conviction and full persuasion stirred King Saul.

 When people are on fire for God it often provokes others to glob on to that fire.

 But we must be careful to resist the well meaning overtures of the flameless by-standers.

0:00 - 0:20: Hebrews 4:8-16 We have a sympathetic and empathetic high priest who beckons us to draw near when we need mercy and grace.
0:23 - 0:40: 1-The UN has been put on notice. Nikki Haley is taking names. 2-You know who hates the Tax cuts? Europe, because jobs are moving to America
0:43 - 0:60: CNN touts a new children’s book comes out about “Santa’s Husband.” Callers weigh in.

Iraqi citizens are literally dancing in the streets as they celebrate victory over the Islamic State.

 Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi officially declared the country’s full liberation from ISIS.

 Residents in Baghdad held street rallies in support of their and the country’s security forces.

0:00 - 0:20: Judges 16:7-20 Samson displayed more trust in his strength than he did in God. When we welcome temptation we do so because we are not convinced that it will lead to death
0:23 - 0:40: Companies react to tax cuts in a very positive way. Regressives force out tax breaks for homeschoolers yet still claim to be the party for children
0:43 - 0:60: Kelvin Cochran’s religious freedom vindicated by Georgia District Court; Callers weigh in.

Akayed Ullah attempted a massive suicide bomb mission at the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan, NY all in the name of ISIS as confirmed by NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill.

 In the end, the attacker severely wounded himself and superficially injured 3 other people, one of whom was treated on the scene and released.

 Mainstream medial outlets fell over themselves in their attempts to describe this attacker as a “lone wolf.”