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Melanchthon, Luther's assistant, systematized Reformation theology, authored the Augsburg Confession, clarified doctrine, balanced courage with diplomacy, and showed that even great leaders need wise, faithful partners to succeed.

In Wittenberg, Luther burned Pope Leo's papal bull at the Elster Gate, defying the papacy, defending Scripture over tradition, inspiring students, and igniting the Reformation, ultimately splitting the church.

What messages did Bradford have inscribed into his headstone?

Barbara Loe Fisher is the President of the National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC), a non-profit charity she co-founded with parents of DPT vaccine injured children in 1982. NVIC is a national, grassroots movement and public information campaign to institute vaccine safety reforms and informed consent protections in the public health system. She has researched, analyzed and publicly articulated the major issues involving the science, policy, law, ethics and politics of vaccination to become one of the world's leading non-medical, consumer advocacy experts on the subject. Since President Trump took office, a new direction has been taken as it relates to public information and vaccinations. Questions that have long been asked by organizations are now being raised by those with decision-making authority. We'll be getting into a number of issues today pertaining to mRNA vaccinations, the flu shot, the vaccination schedule for newborns and more.

From Portland to Minnesota to Washington and beyond, once again, Jim had much to share from the news desk. Here's a selection of stories from the first half hour: --The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear oral arguments over the legality of President Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship in the U.S. --After nearly 5 years, Brian Cole, Jr., of Woodbridge, Virginia, the alleged January 6th pipe bomber, was arrested by the FBI yesterday. --Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro has confirmed that he had a phone call with President Trump amid a major military build-up in the Caribbean and the threat of an attack on his country. He said the call, which occurred last month, was cordial. --Two people who survived the U.S. military's early September strike on an alleged drug carrying vessel were attempting to climb back onto the boat before it was hit a second time. --Russia has begun evacuating its citizens from Venezuela. --The White House has debuted a new page on its website aimed at lambasting m

Rich Christiano is a film writer, director & producer. In 2002 he, along with his brother Dave, formed Five & Two Pictures, reminiscent of the lad who shared what he had – 5 loaves and two fish. Rich is responsible for multiple films such as Time Changer, Unidentified, The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry, A Matter of Faith, Play the Flute and Mind Reader. As Christians we need to think on those things that Paul wrote about. It's those things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely and of good report. Rich understands this and that's why he follows these three criteria when it comes to producing movies. They must please the Lord, motivate Christians to live for the Lord and they must share the Gospel. It's from this perspective that Rich spoke from as he described 4 powerful films that he's produced and how they can be used by you to share God's great gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. Jim also provided audio clips from each movie that highlights their impact: The movies discussed were: Unidentified—Two repo

Paul Popov is CEO of Door of Hope International. They are a voice and a helping hand to persecuted Christians worldwide. When he was five years old, his father, Haralan Popov, a prominent Protestant minister, was brutally taken from his family by the KGB in 1948 and arrested on false charges of being a "spy for America". Paul, along with his family, were branded as "enemies of the state". God is moving and the church is expanding in spite of strong resistance and persecution. So don't miss this edition of Crosstalk as Paul brings listeners up to date on what's taking place in Ukraine, Nigeria, Syria and more, as well as information about the special Christmas outreach of Door of Hope International. More Information A complimentary copy of the book, Tortured for his Faith, can be obtained from Door of Hope International. To receive your copy that details the story of Haralan Popov, call 1-877-440-3644 or send your name and address to info@dohi.org (Just mention you heard this on Crosstalk.) To order by mail

Twila Brase is president and co-founder of Citizens' Council for Health Freedom, a national patient-centered, privacy-focused, free-market policy organization to support health care choices, individualized patient care and medical and genetic privacy. Twila is a certified public health nurse and author of the eight-time award-winning book, Big Brother in the Exam Room: The Dangerous Truth About Electronic Health Records. She's the speaker on the daily Health Freedom Minute heard on stations across the nation. Twila returned to Crosstalk with an important update as it relates to your health care and privacy concerns. You'll want to review this broadcast as she discussed the following: Was the Affordable Care Act about health care accessibility and affordability or was it perhaps a transfer of wealth and a move toward socialized medicine? What you need to know concerning the Obamacare subsidies that highlighted the debate during the recent government shutdown. The problems with Medicare Advantage vs. regular

Dr. David Saxon, professor of Church History at Maranatha Baptist University, tells the story of Obadiah Holmes, a colonial American Baptist, who was whipped for the crime of preaching without a license.

This edition of Crosstalk was directed at parents, encouraging them to be aware of those things that are ever present and designed to lure children away from you and biblical values. As 1 Peter 5:8 says: "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour." You'll see precisely how this is playing out as Jim presented examples ranging from pornography to video games, as well as those things that are relying more and more on artificial intelligence. For example: A New York school gets caught promoting online pornography as art and attempts to conceal the attempt from parents. An Oregon father outraged after discovering his 11 year old son was slated to receive a state-issued sexual orientation and gender identity survey that asked children to identify their sexual orientation and gender identity and whether they are transgender. Hundreds of children are set to be vaccinated with puberty blockers in the first UK, National Health Service (NHS)-b

The famed hymn-writer lived in this house, 1869-75. Here, some of his best known hymns were written. His best-known hymns include "Shall We Gather at the River", "Christ Arose!", "How Can I Keep from Singing?" and "Nothing But The Blood Of Jesus".

Martin Luther's priesthood of all believers broke clergy-laity barriers, gave value to everyday work, enabled all to access God directly, and transformed life, worship, and society with dignity and purpose.

Randy Melchert interviews Dr. Terry White of the the Winona History Center at Grace College on Billy Sunday, baseball player turned evangelist

Evangelist Matt Galvan is engaged in full-time evangelistic work. He travels across the country speaking in churches and camp settings in an effort to reach young and old with the Gospel. Christian teens are impacted and influenced by a number of sources. Certainly, they have guidance from their parents, grandparents and their family. There is the influence coming from their church and youth group. But there are also influences brought on by peer pressure, the internet, social media, random popups, the gaming industry, television and streaming services, dating relationships, music, entertainment and of course the educational system. Sometimes the natural trend is to assume everything is okay with your son or daughter or with your grandchildren and to believe there's nothing to be concerned about. That is, until something occurs and you say, "Oh my, how could this have happened? I never expected this." Today, we don't want you to assume that everything is just "A-OK" even if you homeschool or send your childre

Come with Randy Melchert to Franklin, Kentucky, as we learn about the man who wrote beloved hymns like "O To Be Like Thee," "Living for Jesus," and "Great is Thy Faithfulness"

Pastor Lutzer highlights a Wittenberg church painting by Cranach, illustrating the Reformation: Catholics neglect the vineyard, while Luther and Reformers remove weeds, nurturing the gospel of Christ for believers.

In 19th-century England, James and Amelia Taylor famously prayed, 'Dear God, if you should give us a son, grant that he may work for you in China.' Their son, James Hudson Taylor, would go on to become the most influential missionary of the modern missionary movement. Author Vance Christie tells Hudson Taylor's story to Randy Melchert.

Our Christian Heritage goes "On Location" with Randy Melchert to Whitewater, WI to see the grave of James Delaney, an Irishman who was converted in Burma, influenced by Adoniram Judson, and became a churchplanter in Wisconsin territory!

In Wittenberg, Pastor Lutzer highlights the Judensau sculpture, reflecting historic Christian anti-Jewish hatred, Luther's harsh writings, and modern church efforts seeking forgiveness, reconciliation, and unity with the Jewish community.

To begin our annual Giving Thanks broadcast, Jim brought wise words from numerous sources to the attention of listeners. He began with God's Word, specifically Psalm 92:1-5. From there he quoted author Jerry Newcombe from a column in the Christian Post titled: Thanksgiving—An Annual Reminder of Our Nation's Christian Roots. Finally, Jim shared comments from author Robert J. Morgan concerning the hymn, Now Thank We All Our God. The listening audience shared the spotlight for the remainder of the program as they communicated what they are thankful for and why. Happy Thanksgiving from the Crosstalk team!