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LOVE HIM or hate him, there’s no denying the syndicated radio and Fox News host Glenn Beck, a Mormon, has become the de facto spokesman for conservative Christians in America.  But his “Restoring Honor” rally at the Lincoln Memorial yesterday shows that his call for political change has morphed into a call for revival:

“Something beyond imagination is happening.  America today begins to turn back to God. For too long, this country has wandered in darkness.”

Pastor Ken Silva, president of Apprising Ministries, talks about Beck’s message and whether Christians should align themselves with a professing Mormon in what has become a religious movement.

We also touch on the emergent church, contemplative spirituality, and the ELCA’s recent decision to admit openly homosexual clergy into the pulpit, and trace these movements — including the call to “take America Back” on religious grounds — to the rejection of sola scriptura in favor of new “revelations”.

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TALKING FOR a living takes on extra significance when you’re a follower of Jesus Christ. Al Gross, host of The Al Gross Show on 1010 KXEN in St. Louis and The National Countdown Show, the only countdown show featuring music from the Golden Age of Top40, discusses the challenge of living a public life as an outspoken Christian.

Plus: Glenn Beck’s 8/28 rally, the return of Ralph Reed, and Rick Joyner’s Christian CIA.

Don’t forget: Sharon and Derek will speak at the Supernatural Science and Prophecy Conference in Canton, Ohio October 1 and 2.  Other featured speakers include Tom Horn of Raiders News Network, Russ Dizdar of Shatter The Darkness Ministries, and Jeff Radt of Look Up Fellowship.  Details at www.ControlledMinds.com.

The Revelations Radio Network has a new website! Take a look and check out a great group of like-minded Christian podcasters.

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“TAKE AMERICA back!” is a common rallying cry for conservative Christians lately. We’ve met someone who may have the formula, if it’s ever going to happen.

Tim Berends is a 40-year radio veteran who’s worked for Billy Graham, the 700 Club, and the Moody Bible Institute.  In 1986, Tim and his partner, Al Gross, were named the “top jocks” in Los Angeles by readers of the Herald-Examiner.

Now, Tim works the mean streets of Las Vegas — handing out tracts and witnessing for Jesus Christ.  He’s on schedule to hand out his half-millionth tract in Vegas sometime this year.  He’s also the host of Jesus and Tim in Las Vegas on TruthTalk 630, KJSL in St. Louis (archives available for download here).  Tim talks about how a PK (preacher’s kid) from Grand Rapids winds up on the Strip in Las Vegas, and what he’s learned along the way.

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