Stand in the Gap Today 9/6/16

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This weekend, Eagle Forum founder Phyllis Schlafly died at the age of 92. Her vision and influence, especially within conservative American politics will be greatly missed. She recently endorsed Trump at a rally in St. Louis in March, and co-authored a book called “The Conservative Case for Trump” that is being released Tuesday. Trump says he was “honored to spend time with her.” What was her appeal and what made her such a powerful force politically? Host: Dave Kistler

Stand in the Gap Today 9/2/16

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What will happen if the Department of Homeland Security takes over the election system? JR McGee, geo-political expert, biblical scholar and Principle of X-Treme leadership group joins the program to discuss this questions and other topics like: Agenda 21, sustainable development, world tax, climate change, and international courts.  Host: Sam Rohrer

Stand in the Gap Today 9/1/16

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What do the stats say about gun ownership in America? Do denominations or political leanings make a difference in who does or doesn’t own a gun? George Barna, Executive Director of American Culture and Faith Institute, joins the program as guest to share more on this issue. Host: Sam Rohrer

For Some Parents, Back-to-School Means Back to the Drawing Board When It Comes to Their Child’s Education

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As back-to-school approaches, many parents are faced with some serious educational decisions. As society becomes more worldly and more secular, and as this trend permeates their children’s schools, conversations about private education, Christian education and homeschooling are making their way to the dinner table.

For example, the Los Angeles Times reported last month that an overhaul of history and social science curriculum in California means that second-graders will learn about families with two moms or two dads. “Two years later,” the Times reports, “while studying how immigrants have shaped the Golden State, they will hear how New York native Harvey Milk became a pioneering gay politician in San Francisco.”

The American Pastors Network  has been following education matters like this closely. Earlier this summer, APN also released an online “Transgender Toolkit” after the Obama Administration issued what some called a “decree” for public schools to extend special rights for transgender students when it comes to bathrooms and locker rooms.

“Our government’s foundations were built by men who believed in God,” APN President Sam Rohrer recently wrote for an editorial for LifeZette.com. “Now, those who are in charge reject God and seek to rule over us in a way that forces humanistic standards of public conduct on us and our children, through heavy-handed regulations and a failed educational system that teaches exactly the opposite of Bible principles.”

Because of headlines like these, Rohrer said that many parents may be considering education alternatives before September rolls around.

“These are sensitive subjects that many parents want to address with their young children at home, at the appropriate time and in the appropriate way,” Rohrer said. “For a committee or a legislature or the government to decide the best time to teach children moral values contrary to scripture and the fundamental underlying biblical principles espoused by our founders is an affront to every responsible parent and usurpation of the natural rights of parents and family.”

BJU Press, which produces textbooks and materials that shape a biblical worldview, are academically rigorous, encourage critical thinking and are supported with technology solutions, has been a long-time sponsor of APN’s “Stand in the Gap” lineup of radio programming. BJU Press also creates homeschool curriculum that is utilized by families around the country.

Stand in the Gap Today 8/31/16

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As many states fight it out over the “Bathroom Bills”, Christians find themselves “faced with a stark choice — join the sexual revolution or face the consequences.” (Al Mohler) Would this be a case for Civil Disobedience? Host: Dave Kistler

Stand in the Gap Today 8/30/16

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Does the reaction to the “burkini” in France indicate a growing influence of Islam on the whole of Europe and what has precipitated the decline of Christianity and the rise of Islam? Tom Wallace, host of Fortress of Faith, joins the program as guest.

Stand in the Gap Radio 8/29/16

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Why do Millennials seem to be afflicted with animosity toward their homeland as evidenced by the recent refusal to stand for the national anthem by football player Colin Kaepernick? And, all eyes are on the state of North Carolina as Governor McCrory stands firm on HB2, despite recent large scale efforts to overturn this ruling and unseat him from office. Host: Dave Kistler

Kentucky Pastors Network Joins American Pastors Network; Commits to Stand for Biblical Truth in All Pulpits

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The American Pastors Network, the largest national network dedicated to equipping pastors to be a voice for truth in the public square, is welcoming a new state pastors network to its growing organization.

This week, APN is launching the Kentucky Pastors Network (KYPN, www.kypastors.net), a carefully selected group of pastors in Kentucky who are joining together to “Stand in the Gap for Truth.”

“The American Pastors Network has been standing in the gap for truth around America and is growing again through the new Kentucky Pastors Network,” said APN President Sam Rohrer, who is also president of the Pennsylvania Pastors Network (PPN,www.papastors.net). “We know that pastors there will be an invaluable support to one another as they engage their congregations to stand for truth and freedom and effect true change in the culture.”

Leading the Kentucky network as its president will be Pastor Randy Smith, who grew up in the Bluegrass State and was called to ministry at an early age. He has served in prison ministries, traveled on mission trips to Haiti, prayed in front of the White House and championed the position of Kentucky clerk Kim Davis for her religious liberties. Smith also ran for State Representative for the 99th District in 2016, losing by just 176 votes.

“I now feel God has moved me to a point in time to rally the Christians in Kentucky to continue to stand, and be ready to stand when the time comes to fight against the ungodliness of overreaching activist judges and politicians,” Smith wrote on the KYPN website. “I look forward to reaching out to pastors and Christians all across the state, of all denominations, to join myself, Pastor Steve Hickerson and Pastor Tom Redman as we lead Kentucky to ‘Stand in the Gap for Truth.’”

Hickerson will serve as KYPN’s vice president, and Redman will serve as secretary/treasurer.

APN focuses on a concerted effort to grow its state pastors’ network initiative through a plan to welcome pastors in all 50 states who will serve as State Network Organizing Representatives. The ultimate goal is to develop free-standing state chapters of pastors and leaders in each state. These state networks will focus on their particular states and carry out the mission and purpose of the American Pastors Network, which include:

  1. Identifying, encouraging, equipping and educating pastors and church members to “Stand in the Gap for Truth”;
  2. Being a voice for truth and an advocate for pastors in the public square by providing Bible-based and constitutionally consistent analysis and recommendations on matters of public policy; and
  3. Strengthening the biblical relationship between pastors and elected officials through various private and public meetings for prayer, study and policy discussion.

Current chapters are already doing the important work of providing timely, in-state leadership on issues impacting local families and congregations. Examples of their efforts include speaking out in the defense of marriage and standing up for religious liberty.