JTalkin' Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:05:13 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2429574 en-us © 2026 JTalkin' yes 05989ed0-13de-5aaf-a652-ca93864dff9d jeffsanders@mchapusa.com Dr. J episodic false I tell stories of faith and history, and practical applications for a confusing world.  

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Dr. J jeffsanders@mchapusa.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/fnbrb4gegnww49fwrpgxm4coibc1?.jpg JTalkin' World War 2 (Part 5--Fall of Japan and Beginning of the Cold War) World War 2 (Part 5--Fall of Japan and Beginning of the Cold War) The United States dropped the atomic bomb on Japan.  Why?  What was the reasoning of the US at that time?  And what did the US do for its allies, and even its former enemies immediately after World War 2?  And how did we get such states as communist North Korea and communist China?  The answers all lie in what happened at the end of this war and its aftermath.  

]]> The United States dropped the atomic bomb on Japan.  Why?  What was the reasoning of the US at that time?  And what did the US do for its allies, and even its former enemies immediately after World War 2?  And how did we get such states as communist North Korea and communist China?  The answers all lie in what happened at the end of this war and its aftermath.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-19289775 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2306 2 93 full false World War 2 (Part 4--Retreat and Downfall of the Axis, 1943-1945) World War 2 (Part 4--Retreat and Downfall of the Axis, 1943-1945) By 1943 it was clear that the Axis Powers (Germany, Italy, and Japan) were not going to win The Second World War.  Through numerous brutal campaigns the Allies (Britain, Soviet Union, America) slowly slogged their way across Europe and the Pacific to invade the home territory of the Axis Powers and finish them off.  

]]> By 1943 it was clear that the Axis Powers (Germany, Italy, and Japan) were not going to win The Second World War.  Through numerous brutal campaigns the Allies (Britain, Soviet Union, America) slowly slogged their way across Europe and the Pacific to invade the home territory of the Axis Powers and finish them off.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-19289404 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400 2286 2 92 full false World War 2 (Part 3--The Holocaust and the Holodomor...What Are the Lessons?) World War 2 (Part 3--The Holocaust and the Holodomor...What Are the Lessons?) World War 2 was known not only for the staggering loss of life (some 60 million people perished), but the war saw entire state governments targeting vast groups of people for extermination.  What are some of the lessons we can learn from this evil?  

]]> World War 2 was known not only for the staggering loss of life (some 60 million people perished), but the war saw entire state governments targeting vast groups of people for extermination.  What are some of the lessons we can learn from this evil?  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-19271569 Sun, 31 May 2026 22:00:00 -0400 2567 2 91 full false History You Should Know: World War 2 (Part 2--The Turning Point, 1941-42) History You Should Know: World War 2 (Part 2--The Turning Point, 1941-42) You'll hear me say this many times...the way things are now, they won't be forever.  In 1941 hope looked pretty bleak for the free world.  Hitler, Mussolini, and Tojo and their armies looked pretty invincible.  But things change.  And fortunately the Nazi, Fascist, and Imperialist armies were stopped cold in Europe, North Africa, and the Pacific.  The war was not over by a long shot, but the tide had definitely changed.  

]]> You'll hear me say this many times...the way things are now, they won't be forever.  In 1941 hope looked pretty bleak for the free world.  Hitler, Mussolini, and Tojo and their armies looked pretty invincible.  But things change.  And fortunately the Nazi, Fascist, and Imperialist armies were stopped cold in Europe, North Africa, and the Pacific.  The war was not over by a long shot, but the tide had definitely changed.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-19192968 Sun, 17 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400 2450 2 90 full false History You Should Know: World War 2 (Part 1--1939 to 1941) History You Should Know: World War 2 (Part 1--1939 to 1941) We Americans are notorious for NOT knowing a lot about history, even the history of the not too distant past that affects us today!  We know something about World War 2 battles because of movies ("Saving Private Ryan") or because our great-grandparents were involved.  But do you know WHY it happened?  What were the events that led up to a war that killed 60 million people in six years?  Tune in and find out!

]]> We Americans are notorious for NOT knowing a lot about history, even the history of the not too distant past that affects us today!  We know something about World War 2 battles because of movies ("Saving Private Ryan") or because our great-grandparents were involved.  But do you know WHY it happened?  What were the events that led up to a war that killed 60 million people in six years?  Tune in and find out!

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-19155113 Sun, 10 May 2026 23:00:00 -0400 2475 2 89 full false The Language of Salvation: Adoption The Language of Salvation: Adoption When you come to know Christ as Savior and Lord, you become part of God's forever family.  You are adopted by God.  You are His child.  And there are many wonderful truths in the New Testament associated with that new status as one of His kids.  Enjoy your blessings with God as your Father!

]]> When you come to know Christ as Savior and Lord, you become part of God's forever family.  You are adopted by God.  You are His child.  And there are many wonderful truths in the New Testament associated with that new status as one of His kids.  Enjoy your blessings with God as your Father!

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-19120348 Mon, 04 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 2454 2 88 full false The Language of Salvation: Reconciliation The Language of Salvation: Reconciliation God is no longer your enemy, if your faith is in Jesus.  The Bible is clear that a state of hostility has existed, and continues to exist with the lost human race.  But through the death and resurrection of Christ, that hostility has been removed for everyone who takes their refuge in Christ.  

]]> God is no longer your enemy, if your faith is in Jesus.  The Bible is clear that a state of hostility has existed, and continues to exist with the lost human race.  But through the death and resurrection of Christ, that hostility has been removed for everyone who takes their refuge in Christ.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-19077356 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0400 2645 2 87 full false The Language of Salvation: Glorification (Part 2) The Language of Salvation: Glorification (Part 2) Is the grave the end, or does God have something greater in store for us in the future?  Listen in to Dr. J explain important truths from 1 Corinthians 15 and 1 Thessalonians 4 about the resurrection and glorification of the believer's body.

]]> Is the grave the end, or does God have something greater in store for us in the future?  Listen in to Dr. J explain important truths from 1 Corinthians 15 and 1 Thessalonians 4 about the resurrection and glorification of the believer's body.

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-19027256 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2007 2 86 full false The Language of Salvation: Glorification (Part 1) The Language of Salvation: Glorification (Part 1) If believers in Jesus have been justified, redeemed, and reconciled to God, is there anything else left in our future?  Yes, glorification.  Our bodies await a future resurrection in which we will be given a body just like the one the resurrected, glorified Christ has right now.  Listen in as we discuss the "redemption of our bodies" that Paul speaks of in Romans 8:23 and Philippians 3:20, 21.  

]]> If believers in Jesus have been justified, redeemed, and reconciled to God, is there anything else left in our future?  Yes, glorification.  Our bodies await a future resurrection in which we will be given a body just like the one the resurrected, glorified Christ has right now.  Listen in as we discuss the "redemption of our bodies" that Paul speaks of in Romans 8:23 and Philippians 3:20, 21.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-19021101 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 2304 2 85 full false The Language of Salvation: Redemption The Language of Salvation: Redemption We all love stories of redemption, like "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. A man is broken, twisted, mean, greedy and in bondage to his own darkness.  But something supernatural happens and eventually this broken man is transformed and brought out of his bondage and into freedom.  This is a good picture of the redemption purchased by Christ.  Listen in as Dr. J explains this crucial Bible word!

]]> We all love stories of redemption, like "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. A man is broken, twisted, mean, greedy and in bondage to his own darkness.  But something supernatural happens and eventually this broken man is transformed and brought out of his bondage and into freedom.  This is a good picture of the redemption purchased by Christ.  Listen in as Dr. J explains this crucial Bible word!

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-18988894 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 2519 2 84 full false The Language of Salvation: Propitiation The Language of Salvation: Propitiation Well "propitiation" is a word we hardly ever use in English, but it is a wonderful word!  It is used rarely in the New Testament, but once you grasp it's meaning, you will rejoice in such a strange sounding word.  Because of the death of Jesus, God's justice is satisfied, and His righteous wrath against sin is forever turned away from all who believe in Jesus.  Thank God.  

]]> Well "propitiation" is a word we hardly ever use in English, but it is a wonderful word!  It is used rarely in the New Testament, but once you grasp it's meaning, you will rejoice in such a strange sounding word.  Because of the death of Jesus, God's justice is satisfied, and His righteous wrath against sin is forever turned away from all who believe in Jesus.  Thank God.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-18927972 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:00:00 -0400 2729 2 83 full false The Language of Salvation: Sanctification The Language of Salvation: Sanctification Is the Christian life just "fire insurance", or is there a true process in which God purposely makes us more like Him in this world, and prepares us for the world to come?  The Bible is pretty clear that all Christians are separated by God from this world to Himself, to be a witness in this fallen world.  And this process of separating ourselves from sin and to God is called "sanctification."  It is not an easy or fun process, but it is necessary.  

]]> Is the Christian life just "fire insurance", or is there a true process in which God purposely makes us more like Him in this world, and prepares us for the world to come?  The Bible is pretty clear that all Christians are separated by God from this world to Himself, to be a witness in this fallen world.  And this process of separating ourselves from sin and to God is called "sanctification."  It is not an easy or fun process, but it is necessary.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-18877889 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0400 2286 2 82 full false The Language of Salvation: Justification Before People (James 2) The Language of Salvation: Justification Before People (James 2) The Apostle Paul tells us throughout his epistles that we are justified (declared righteous) before God by faith in Christ alone.  But James in his epistle tells us that we are justified by faith plus works.  Is there a contradiction there?  Not at all.  Listen in as Dr. J goes through the much-debated passage in James 2 and explains what sort of justification James is talking about.  

]]> The Apostle Paul tells us throughout his epistles that we are justified (declared righteous) before God by faith in Christ alone.  But James in his epistle tells us that we are justified by faith plus works.  Is there a contradiction there?  Not at all.  Listen in as Dr. J goes through the much-debated passage in James 2 and explains what sort of justification James is talking about.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-18833121 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0400 1537 2 81 full false The Language of Salvation: Justification Before God The Language of Salvation: Justification Before God Are all gospels the same?  Nope.  There are plenty of churches telling us that in order to meet God's entrance requirements for heaven we have to jump through all sorts of hoops and obey a multitude of rules and rituals.  What does God say in Romans chapter three?  There Paul lays out the case very clearly that guilty humans are justified/declared righteous in the sight of God by faith in Jesus Christ alone, and not by any sort of obedience to rules or rituals.  

It does indeed matter to know that you have the right Gospel message.  The margin for error is zero.  

]]> Are all gospels the same?  Nope.  There are plenty of churches telling us that in order to meet God's entrance requirements for heaven we have to jump through all sorts of hoops and obey a multitude of rules and rituals.  What does God say in Romans chapter three?  There Paul lays out the case very clearly that guilty humans are justified/declared righteous in the sight of God by faith in Jesus Christ alone, and not by any sort of obedience to rules or rituals.  

It does indeed matter to know that you have the right Gospel message.  The margin for error is zero.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-18812900 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 22:00:00 -0400 2082 2 80 full false The Language of Salvation: Righteousness and Imputation (Romans 3 and 4) The Language of Salvation: Righteousness and Imputation (Romans 3 and 4) Sadly and tragically, many if not most evangelical Christians do not know the key terms of salvation used in the Bible, and what they mean.  Because they don't know these doctrines, they are susceptible to fraudulent, quack theologies.  In this series I will discuss from the Bible key doctrines such as justification, redemption, reconciliation, propitiation, and in this podcast--imputation.  The Bible is clear that people don't go to heaven for lack of sincerity; they miss heaven for lack of righteousness.  And the only righteousness God accepts is His own.  Thank God, in Romans 4 the Apostle Paul explains how God imputes/credits His righteousness to all who simply come to Him by faith in Christ alone.  

]]> Sadly and tragically, many if not most evangelical Christians do not know the key terms of salvation used in the Bible, and what they mean.  Because they don't know these doctrines, they are susceptible to fraudulent, quack theologies.  In this series I will discuss from the Bible key doctrines such as justification, redemption, reconciliation, propitiation, and in this podcast--imputation.  The Bible is clear that people don't go to heaven for lack of sincerity; they miss heaven for lack of righteousness.  And the only righteousness God accepts is His own.  Thank God, in Romans 4 the Apostle Paul explains how God imputes/credits His righteousness to all who simply come to Him by faith in Christ alone.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-18804709 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0500 2429 2 79 full false Taking Out The Trash Taking Out The Trash Since it is the hottest news of the day, I thought I would give my thoughts and analysis of the US and Israeli attacks on the jihadists of Iran...and why this is happening...and what it might mean for some other tyrannical nations.  

]]> Since it is the hottest news of the day, I thought I would give my thoughts and analysis of the US and Israeli attacks on the jihadists of Iran...and why this is happening...and what it might mean for some other tyrannical nations.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-18772017 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0500 2300 1 78 full false Yes, You Can Change Yes, You Can Change I am talking to everyone out there who has started a new diet and exercise program since the New Year...and have quit.  I especially want to talk to senior citizens who are discouraged.  You can change things.  Change is not insurmountable.  You are the biggest obstacle you will ever face.  Get back in the fight, stick to your plan, and in months you will start seeing results.  You can do this.  Think about how free you will feel.  Stick to it, and you will be free. 

]]> I am talking to everyone out there who has started a new diet and exercise program since the New Year...and have quit.  I especially want to talk to senior citizens who are discouraged.  You can change things.  Change is not insurmountable.  You are the biggest obstacle you will ever face.  Get back in the fight, stick to your plan, and in months you will start seeing results.  You can do this.  Think about how free you will feel.  Stick to it, and you will be free. 

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-18736722 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 1307 2 77 full false 5 Things America Does Better Than Italy 5 Things America Does Better Than Italy Several weeks I published a podcast about five things in which Italy is better than the United States.  Well, I have to be fair you know.  I do love my country, the United States, so here are five things I think we do better than Italy (and possibly most of Western Europe).  Some of it is just "tongue in cheek"; some of it is pretty serious reflection on the differences between us and our friends across the pond.  Enjoy.  But either way, I love my country America, and I love my adopted "second home", Italy.  

]]> Several weeks I published a podcast about five things in which Italy is better than the United States.  Well, I have to be fair you know.  I do love my country, the United States, so here are five things I think we do better than Italy (and possibly most of Western Europe).  Some of it is just "tongue in cheek"; some of it is pretty serious reflection on the differences between us and our friends across the pond.  Enjoy.  But either way, I love my country America, and I love my adopted "second home", Italy.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-18736595 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:00:00 -0500 1263 2 76 full false What The "Snowpocalypse" Can Teach Us What The "Snowpocalypse" Can Teach Us The media is going crazy about this 2000 mile long snow storm blanketing the United States.  It is going to be rough for many people in the Deep South, I'm sure.

But are there some valuable lessons for us as the nation "hunkers down" and gets ready to be buried under a foot of snow and ice?  I think there are several valuable lessons about preparation...not only for the weekend, but also for a long time to come.    

]]> The media is going crazy about this 2000 mile long snow storm blanketing the United States.  It is going to be rough for many people in the Deep South, I'm sure.

But are there some valuable lessons for us as the nation "hunkers down" and gets ready to be buried under a foot of snow and ice?  I think there are several valuable lessons about preparation...not only for the weekend, but also for a long time to come.    

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-18564275 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0500 2148 2 75 full false Five Things Italy Does Better Than the United States Five Things Italy Does Better Than the United States I just came back from a ski vacation in the Italian Alps.  What a dream come true!  I have been to Italy a few times, and each time it is a beautiful experience.  Although I am very proud about the great things we have and do in America, there are a few things that Italy does much, much better than the U.S., and we could learn a thing or two from them in order to improve our lives.  

]]> I just came back from a ski vacation in the Italian Alps.  What a dream come true!  I have been to Italy a few times, and each time it is a beautiful experience.  Although I am very proud about the great things we have and do in America, there are a few things that Italy does much, much better than the U.S., and we could learn a thing or two from them in order to improve our lives.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-18470552 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0500 1898 2 74 full false Review of the Animated Film "David" by Angel Studios Review of the Animated Film "David" by Angel Studios Tired of all the "woke" garbage from Disney and other studios?  You just want to take your kids and grandkids to a great film that is visually stunning, has good character development, and tells a good moral story that kids will enjoy?  Take them to see Angel Studios "David."  You will not regret it.  I was VERY impressed with not only the artistry, but how they told the basic story of David from the Bible.  Of course, they don't tell the entire story (that would entail 3 or 4 movies...and some themes are not good for children to hear/see), but what they did show was quite impressive.  If I were Disney...I would watch out for Angel Studios.  

]]> Tired of all the "woke" garbage from Disney and other studios?  You just want to take your kids and grandkids to a great film that is visually stunning, has good character development, and tells a good moral story that kids will enjoy?  Take them to see Angel Studios "David."  You will not regret it.  I was VERY impressed with not only the artistry, but how they told the basic story of David from the Bible.  Of course, they don't tell the entire story (that would entail 3 or 4 movies...and some themes are not good for children to hear/see), but what they did show was quite impressive.  If I were Disney...I would watch out for Angel Studios.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-18451780 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 871 2 73 full false Donald Trump Captures Nicolas Maduro Donald Trump Captures Nicolas Maduro The Breaking News is that President Trump ordered a raid into Venezuela to capture Nicolas Maduro.  What should we think about that?  Is it legal, illegal?  Best for the US?  What message does this send to other nation states that have issues with the US?

]]> The Breaking News is that President Trump ordered a raid into Venezuela to capture Nicolas Maduro.  What should we think about that?  Is it legal, illegal?  Best for the US?  What message does this send to other nation states that have issues with the US?

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-18451600 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0500 1239 2 72 full false Just for Christmas: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God (Isaiah 9:1-7) Just for Christmas: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God (Isaiah 9:1-7) Nostalgia ain't what it used to be!  Many of us wistfully look back to a "golden age" in our nation's past, or our personal past, when life was "simpler", and everything was just right.  But there never has been a golden age like.  The prophet Isaiah tells us, however, that one day the perfect golden age WILL come, and through the arrival of the Messiah.  Isaiah 9:1-7 is the Christmas passage you often hear in "Handel's Messiah", and it describes who the Messiah is and what He will do when He finally returns to set up His rule on planet earth.  Christmas is just the beginning of the story!  

]]> Nostalgia ain't what it used to be!  Many of us wistfully look back to a "golden age" in our nation's past, or our personal past, when life was "simpler", and everything was just right.  But there never has been a golden age like.  The prophet Isaiah tells us, however, that one day the perfect golden age WILL come, and through the arrival of the Messiah.  Isaiah 9:1-7 is the Christmas passage you often hear in "Handel's Messiah", and it describes who the Messiah is and what He will do when He finally returns to set up His rule on planet earth.  Christmas is just the beginning of the story!  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-18338247 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 1565 1 71 full false Christmas Hope: Isaiah 7:14 Christmas Hope: Isaiah 7:14 Do Christians legitimately believe that Jesus is the fulfillment of Isaiah 7:14?  Doesn't "almah" just mean "young woman", and Isaiah was talking about his wife, and not the virgin Mary some 700 years later?  Dr. J takes a look at Isaiah in the original Hebrew, and in the Greek translation done by Jewish scribes 200 years before Christ (the Septuagint), and gives an answer.  And the hope that this passage brings still brings hope to people every Christmas season.  

]]> Do Christians legitimately believe that Jesus is the fulfillment of Isaiah 7:14?  Doesn't "almah" just mean "young woman", and Isaiah was talking about his wife, and not the virgin Mary some 700 years later?  Dr. J takes a look at Isaiah in the original Hebrew, and in the Greek translation done by Jewish scribes 200 years before Christ (the Septuagint), and gives an answer.  And the hope that this passage brings still brings hope to people every Christmas season.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-18331844 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 950 1 70 full false Was Hitler "Cool"? Was Hitler "Cool"? I have heard recently statements from podcasters and "journalists" and "historians" that Hitler and the Nazis were "cool" or perhaps just misunderstand.  Winston Churchill was actually the bad guy of World War II.  Really?  Listen in to this analysis of the facts of WW2, and the jargon which passes itself off as legitimate history to uninformed people these days.  

]]> I have heard recently statements from podcasters and "journalists" and "historians" that Hitler and the Nazis were "cool" or perhaps just misunderstand.  Winston Churchill was actually the bad guy of World War II.  Really?  Listen in to this analysis of the facts of WW2, and the jargon which passes itself off as legitimate history to uninformed people these days.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-18331603 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 1838 1 69 full false Why Western Civilization is Good Why Western Civilization is Good We hear a lot these days about how awful "Western Civilization" is.  Teachers in public schools and colleges are constantly bad-mouthing Western Civilization, but of course they are using their free speech which is a concept that uniquely comes from Western Civilization.  Are there any blessings or advantages of living in a culture that values the heritage of Western Civilization?  I think so, and today's podcast goes through a few of them.  

]]> We hear a lot these days about how awful "Western Civilization" is.  Teachers in public schools and colleges are constantly bad-mouthing Western Civilization, but of course they are using their free speech which is a concept that uniquely comes from Western Civilization.  Are there any blessings or advantages of living in a culture that values the heritage of Western Civilization?  I think so, and today's podcast goes through a few of them.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-18331088 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0500 1890 1 68 full false Thanksgiving 1945 Thanksgiving 1945 What was it like in America on Thanksgiving 1945?  World War II had just ended, and now millions of American fighting men were coming home.  What was our society, our culture like then?  What were we as a nation thankful for?  Can we take any cues from that era and find things to be thankful for today?  


]]> What was it like in America on Thanksgiving 1945?  World War II had just ended, and now millions of American fighting men were coming home.  What was our society, our culture like then?  What were we as a nation thankful for?  Can we take any cues from that era and find things to be thankful for today?  


]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-18258219 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0500 2019 1 67 full false Is Our Thanksgiving Today A Celebration About A Massacre of Indians? Is Our Thanksgiving Today A Celebration About A Massacre of Indians? Is the popular American celebration of Thanksgiving actually a celebration about a massacre of Native Americans by the Pilgrims and Puritans?  It has become popular in the past thirty or forty years to trash America and try to show that America is actually a terrible nation founded upon slavery, slaughter, and oppression.  However, upon examination of real historical facts, it becomes clear that this is yet another myth foisted upon impressionable and uneducated people.  It is important to expose the fraud of the Leftists in our land, and see their deconstruction of American history for what it is.  Celebrate Thanksgiving, knowing that it's roots are truly in a great feast of peace, joy, and tolerance.  

]]> Is the popular American celebration of Thanksgiving actually a celebration about a massacre of Native Americans by the Pilgrims and Puritans?  It has become popular in the past thirty or forty years to trash America and try to show that America is actually a terrible nation founded upon slavery, slaughter, and oppression.  However, upon examination of real historical facts, it becomes clear that this is yet another myth foisted upon impressionable and uneducated people.  It is important to expose the fraud of the Leftists in our land, and see their deconstruction of American history for what it is.  Celebrate Thanksgiving, knowing that it's roots are truly in a great feast of peace, joy, and tolerance.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-18198008 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 1879 1 66 full false Famous Marxists You Should Know About Famous Marxists You Should Know About If you are on a college campus or public school (high school or junior high), more than likely you are not being taught the history of Marxism (or much history of any economic theory or nation, for that matter).  So, to help out your education, here are short little bios about seven evil little monsters who thought it would be a great idea to seize total control, wipe out millions of innocent people, and usher in a brave new world.  

]]> If you are on a college campus or public school (high school or junior high), more than likely you are not being taught the history of Marxism (or much history of any economic theory or nation, for that matter).  So, to help out your education, here are short little bios about seven evil little monsters who thought it would be a great idea to seize total control, wipe out millions of innocent people, and usher in a brave new world.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-18175435 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 21:00:00 -0500 2331 1 65 full false A Few Questions for Socialists A Few Questions for Socialists Since so many Americans believe that government should have the right to "soak" the "rich" (whoever has more money than we do) and then "redistribute it" to others who are deemed more worthy of that wealth that they did not earn, I thought it would be good to just ask a few questions.  Share with your socialist friends.  

]]> Since so many Americans believe that government should have the right to "soak" the "rich" (whoever has more money than we do) and then "redistribute it" to others who are deemed more worthy of that wealth that they did not earn, I thought it would be good to just ask a few questions.  Share with your socialist friends.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-18131590 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0500 2232 1 64 full false Who Is a Fascist? Who Is a Fascist? The term "fascist" is bandied about quite a bit these days.  But what does the term actually mean?  Who were the fascists of the 20th century, how did they practice their ideology in their nations, and who today most closely resembles what the fascists practiced?  

]]> The term "fascist" is bandied about quite a bit these days.  But what does the term actually mean?  Who were the fascists of the 20th century, how did they practice their ideology in their nations, and who today most closely resembles what the fascists practiced?  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-18089551 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1925 1 63 full false The Characteristics of a Godly Woman The Characteristics of a Godly Woman We talked about godly men (something sorely lacking in our American culture these days).  What does the Bible say about godly women?  Tune in!

]]> We talked about godly men (something sorely lacking in our American culture these days).  What does the Bible say about godly women?  Tune in!

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-18053177 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -0400 2503 1 62 full false What Is A Godly Man? (The Characteristics of a Man Who Walks With God) What Is A Godly Man? (The Characteristics of a Man Who Walks With God) How can you spot a godly man?  What does it take to be a godly man?  The Bible is very clear about the characteristics that men in the ancient world, and in our world today, needed in order to build a happy and prosperous life.  

]]> How can you spot a godly man?  What does it take to be a godly man?  The Bible is very clear about the characteristics that men in the ancient world, and in our world today, needed in order to build a happy and prosperous life.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-18027782 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400 1815 1 61 full false What is a Fool According to the Bible? What is a Fool According to the Bible? The Bible tells us that there are people who may be very intelligent, but in the end they are fools.  What makes them a fool, even though they are very intelligent and productive in several areas of their life?  And how should we deal with fools?  A few pages from the book of Proverbs will help us sort through this mess and give us a road map on how to deal with such people, and also how to avoid the things that make them foolish in God's sight.  

]]> The Bible tells us that there are people who may be very intelligent, but in the end they are fools.  What makes them a fool, even though they are very intelligent and productive in several areas of their life?  And how should we deal with fools?  A few pages from the book of Proverbs will help us sort through this mess and give us a road map on how to deal with such people, and also how to avoid the things that make them foolish in God's sight.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-17977637 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1950 1 60 full false Charlie Kirk and Ignorance/Foolishness/Intelligence/Wisdom Charlie Kirk and Ignorance/Foolishness/Intelligence/Wisdom After watching numerous videos of Charlie Kirk debating people on college campuses, I've been thinking a great deal on what the Bible says about the differences between ignorance and foolishness, intelligence and wisdom.  Plenty of people are intelligent but not wise, and many are ignorant but not foolish.  Does the Bible shed any light on the differences between these ideas, and does it give us any guidance on the principles we can put into our lives in order to have happier and more productive lives?  

]]> After watching numerous videos of Charlie Kirk debating people on college campuses, I've been thinking a great deal on what the Bible says about the differences between ignorance and foolishness, intelligence and wisdom.  Plenty of people are intelligent but not wise, and many are ignorant but not foolish.  Does the Bible shed any light on the differences between these ideas, and does it give us any guidance on the principles we can put into our lives in order to have happier and more productive lives?  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-17971944 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0400 1704 1 59 full false Eternal Lessons From My Great-Depression-Era Parents Eternal Lessons From My Great-Depression-Era Parents My parents were part of the "Greatest Generation"...those Americans growing up in the Great Depression and World War II.  They instilled in me several life lessons that seem to be missing in many Americans today.  Hopefully our culture is rediscovering and valuing these eternal life lessons.  I hope you enjoy listening to this episode.  

]]> My parents were part of the "Greatest Generation"...those Americans growing up in the Great Depression and World War II.  They instilled in me several life lessons that seem to be missing in many Americans today.  Hopefully our culture is rediscovering and valuing these eternal life lessons.  I hope you enjoy listening to this episode.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-17934409 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:00:00 -0400 1970 1 58 full false Thoughts on Charlie Kirk's Death and the Way Forward Thoughts on Charlie Kirk's Death and the Way Forward It has been four days after Charlie Kirk's assassination.  I've wanted to let some time to go by to collect my thoughts.  Here's what I think about this darkly serious situation in our country, and the way forward for Christians.  

]]> It has been four days after Charlie Kirk's assassination.  I've wanted to let some time to go by to collect my thoughts.  Here's what I think about this darkly serious situation in our country, and the way forward for Christians.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-17843643 Sun, 14 Sep 2025 21:00:00 -0400 2559 1 57 full false Hard Sayings of Jesus (Various Verses From The Four Gospels) Hard Sayings of Jesus (Various Verses From The Four Gospels) The conclusion of this series of the hard sayings of Jesus, I comment on some of the more popular verses that well meaning people use to "prove" that healing is the will of God for all Christians, or that Jesus is less than Almighty God, or that Christians should never "judge" anything.  I hope rather lengthy time on the air is helpful to you.  

]]> The conclusion of this series of the hard sayings of Jesus, I comment on some of the more popular verses that well meaning people use to "prove" that healing is the will of God for all Christians, or that Jesus is less than Almighty God, or that Christians should never "judge" anything.  I hope rather lengthy time on the air is helpful to you.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-17781772 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400 2572 1 57 full false Hard Sayings of Matthew 24 and 25 Hard Sayings of Matthew 24 and 25 Final podcast of the hard sayings of Jesus in the Olivet Discourse.  Is this tribulation something worldwide in the future, or just localized to a time of judgement long ago?  What did Jesus mean by "inasmuch as you did it to the least of these my brethren"?  Is the judgement He refers to at the end of the sermon a judgement that is of eternal conscious punishment, or something that will eventually end?  

]]> Final podcast of the hard sayings of Jesus in the Olivet Discourse.  Is this tribulation something worldwide in the future, or just localized to a time of judgement long ago?  What did Jesus mean by "inasmuch as you did it to the least of these my brethren"?  Is the judgement He refers to at the end of the sermon a judgement that is of eternal conscious punishment, or something that will eventually end?  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-17767120 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400 1262 1 56 full false The Hard Sayings of Jesus (Matthew 24:15-34) The Hard Sayings of Jesus (Matthew 24:15-34) Was Jesus talking about just some military invasion by the Romans in AD 70, or was His prophecy on the Mount of Olives about some worldwide cataclysmic series of events?  Tune in and found out!  

]]> Was Jesus talking about just some military invasion by the Romans in AD 70, or was His prophecy on the Mount of Olives about some worldwide cataclysmic series of events?  Tune in and found out!  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-17749431 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1992 1 55 full false The Hard Sayings of Jesus (Matthew 24) The Hard Sayings of Jesus (Matthew 24) Jesus said a bunch of things in Matthew 24 that are controversial.  What did He mean by "He that endureth to the end shall be saved"? And what did He mean about the "kingdom rising against kingdom" being the beginnings of "birth pangs"?  What does all this have to do with Israel and the Church and the future?  Dr J takes on some of the more cryptic sayings of Jesus in this podcast and hopefully clears things up.  

]]> Jesus said a bunch of things in Matthew 24 that are controversial.  What did He mean by "He that endureth to the end shall be saved"? And what did He mean about the "kingdom rising against kingdom" being the beginnings of "birth pangs"?  What does all this have to do with Israel and the Church and the future?  Dr J takes on some of the more cryptic sayings of Jesus in this podcast and hopefully clears things up.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-17733472 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 21:00:00 -0400 1922 1 54 full false Hard Sayings of Jesus: Is There An Unpardonable Sin Today? (Matthew 12:22-32) Hard Sayings of Jesus: Is There An Unpardonable Sin Today? (Matthew 12:22-32) Jesus speaks of a sin that He says will never be forgiven:  blasphemy against the Holy Spirit.  What is this, and is it being done today?  Is it something a Christian can do?  Why is it that this warning is never repeated again in the New Testament?  It can be a very confusing and disturbing passage, so listen in to Dr. J's take on what this saying means... and doesn't mean. Hopefully Dr. J's exegesis of the text will give you some peace of mind.  

]]> Jesus speaks of a sin that He says will never be forgiven:  blasphemy against the Holy Spirit.  What is this, and is it being done today?  Is it something a Christian can do?  Why is it that this warning is never repeated again in the New Testament?  It can be a very confusing and disturbing passage, so listen in to Dr. J's take on what this saying means... and doesn't mean. Hopefully Dr. J's exegesis of the text will give you some peace of mind.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-17585379 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 21:00:00 -0400 1757 1 53 full false The Hard Sayings of Jesus: Matthew 15:21-28 Was Jesus Mean to the Gentile Woman? The Hard Sayings of Jesus: Matthew 15:21-28 Was Jesus Mean to the Gentile Woman? Was Jesus mean or rude to the Gentile woman who came to Him because her daughter was demon possessed?  Why did He refuse her at first?  What did He mean by the things He was saying?  

]]> Was Jesus mean or rude to the Gentile woman who came to Him because her daughter was demon possessed?  Why did He refuse her at first?  What did He mean by the things He was saying?  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-17518937 Sun, 20 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1443 1 52 full false Hard Sayings of Jesus: Does Jesus Command Us to Literally Eat His Flesh and Drink His Blood? Hard Sayings of Jesus: Does Jesus Command Us to Literally Eat His Flesh and Drink His Blood? This is the first in several episodes dealing with some of the hard sayings of Jesus.  In John 6 Jesus makes several statements about eating His flesh and drinking His blood.  What in the world is He talking about?  Is this a reference to the Lord's Supper?  Or is Jesus trying to convey something else?  

]]> This is the first in several episodes dealing with some of the hard sayings of Jesus.  In John 6 Jesus makes several statements about eating His flesh and drinking His blood.  What in the world is He talking about?  Is this a reference to the Lord's Supper?  Or is Jesus trying to convey something else?  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-17499492 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2223 1 51 full false Stories from WW 2 Friends and Relatives (Part 2) Stories from WW 2 Friends and Relatives (Part 2) These are stories you will never find in history books, but I thought it would be good to record them.  I don't think it's right that they would be lost to the ages.  Most of them are nothing spectacular, but these were my encounters with people who sacrificed in a titanic world battle of good versus evil.  

]]> These are stories you will never find in history books, but I thought it would be good to record them.  I don't think it's right that they would be lost to the ages.  Most of them are nothing spectacular, but these were my encounters with people who sacrificed in a titanic world battle of good versus evil.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-17495996 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1988 1 50 full false Stories From World War 2 Friends and Relatives (Part 1) Stories From World War 2 Friends and Relatives (Part 1) Since we are now celebrating our nation's 250th birthday, I thought it appropriate to preserve my recollections of conversations with World War 2 vets over the past many decades.  Some of these are stories I heard in my childhood, others from as a middle-aged adult talking to people I interviewed.  I don't know if their stories were ever recorded.  So, I thought I'd give you my rendering of what they went through.  I know I have not captured even a fraction of what they experienced.  Some of these stories are about people who never saw combat; others saw it up close and personal.  I hope you enjoy this little window into the past.  

]]> Since we are now celebrating our nation's 250th birthday, I thought it appropriate to preserve my recollections of conversations with World War 2 vets over the past many decades.  Some of these are stories I heard in my childhood, others from as a middle-aged adult talking to people I interviewed.  I don't know if their stories were ever recorded.  So, I thought I'd give you my rendering of what they went through.  I know I have not captured even a fraction of what they experienced.  Some of these stories are about people who never saw combat; others saw it up close and personal.  I hope you enjoy this little window into the past.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-17455214 Sun, 06 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1817 1 49 full false The Blessings of the New Covenant for the Church Today and Israel in the Future The Blessings of the New Covenant for the Church Today and Israel in the Future The Bible tells us about a New Covenant that God will make (and has made) with His redeemed.  What does that Covenant look like for the future of Israel, and how is the Church a part of it today?  

]]> The Bible tells us about a New Covenant that God will make (and has made) with His redeemed.  What does that Covenant look like for the future of Israel, and how is the Church a part of it today?  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-17378446 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 19:00:00 -0400 791 1 48 full false What Was the Kingdom of God Preached in the New Testament? (Part 2) What Was the Kingdom of God Preached in the New Testament? (Part 2) If the Kingdom of God in the Old Testament and the Four Gospels was primarily about a physical, literal kingdom upon the earth with a restored Israel at its center, and the earth restored to its Eden-like beginnings, then how does the Apostle Paul tell us in his epistles that we the Church are a part of this Kingdom?  Something doesn't "compute".... or does it?  

]]> If the Kingdom of God in the Old Testament and the Four Gospels was primarily about a physical, literal kingdom upon the earth with a restored Israel at its center, and the earth restored to its Eden-like beginnings, then how does the Apostle Paul tell us in his epistles that we the Church are a part of this Kingdom?  Something doesn't "compute".... or does it?  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-17342078 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 20:00:00 -0400 1821 1 47 full false What Was the Kingdom of God That Was Preached in the New Testament? (Part 1) What Was the Kingdom of God That Was Preached in the New Testament? (Part 1) John the Baptist, Jesus, and the Apostles all told people to get ready for something called "the Kingdom of God."  But what was it?  Some new thing starting with John the Baptist's preaching?  No.  It was predicted in the Old Testament for centuries.  Come with me for a brief journey through the Old Testament to see what God predicted for Israel and the nations, and how this fits with what Jesus and the Apostles later preached.  

]]> John the Baptist, Jesus, and the Apostles all told people to get ready for something called "the Kingdom of God."  But what was it?  Some new thing starting with John the Baptist's preaching?  No.  It was predicted in the Old Testament for centuries.  Come with me for a brief journey through the Old Testament to see what God predicted for Israel and the nations, and how this fits with what Jesus and the Apostles later preached.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-17339354 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1989 1 46 full false The Unique Calling and Apostleship of Paul-Ephesians 3 (Part 2) The Unique Calling and Apostleship of Paul-Ephesians 3 (Part 2) As Christians we either go back to Peter and Pentecost and a program that is not for us today (and wind up in frustration and failure), or we go on to the later revelation from Paul for the Church today.  Please listen to why we need to listen to what God revealed to the Apostle Paul to the other apostles in Ephesians 3.  This revelation from Jesus Christ, contained in Paul's epistles, is our "blueprint" for the Church today.  

]]> As Christians we either go back to Peter and Pentecost and a program that is not for us today (and wind up in frustration and failure), or we go on to the later revelation from Paul for the Church today.  Please listen to why we need to listen to what God revealed to the Apostle Paul to the other apostles in Ephesians 3.  This revelation from Jesus Christ, contained in Paul's epistles, is our "blueprint" for the Church today.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-17280463 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0400 1837 1 45 full false The Unique Calling and Apostleship of Paul (Part 1) The Unique Calling and Apostleship of Paul (Part 1) Why Paul?  God couldn't get it done with the 12 apostles?  Why is he the author of half the New Testament?  How is he the "missing piece of the puzzle" that explains what happened to Israel in the New Testament?  Once we see that Paul is raised up as a new apostle with a new message for a new assembly with a new destiny, a lot of the confusion in the Bible will clear up.  Listen in to this series on the unique calling and apostleship of Paul!   

]]> Why Paul?  God couldn't get it done with the 12 apostles?  Why is he the author of half the New Testament?  How is he the "missing piece of the puzzle" that explains what happened to Israel in the New Testament?  Once we see that Paul is raised up as a new apostle with a new message for a new assembly with a new destiny, a lot of the confusion in the Bible will clear up.  Listen in to this series on the unique calling and apostleship of Paul!   

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-17271316 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 22:00:00 -0400 1424 1 44 full false Do We Have Real Apostles Walking the Earth Today? Do We Have Real Apostles Walking the Earth Today? I have heard a lot about the so-called "New Apostolic Reformation" and self-proclaimed apostles walking around and giving out new revelation and performing miracles.  But do they measure up to what the Bible says?  Stick around and find out from Dr. J today!

]]> I have heard a lot about the so-called "New Apostolic Reformation" and self-proclaimed apostles walking around and giving out new revelation and performing miracles.  But do they measure up to what the Bible says?  Stick around and find out from Dr. J today!

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-17236730 Tue, 27 May 2025 18:00:00 -0400 1336 1 43 full false Change the Metaphor in Your Life Change the Metaphor in Your Life Some people think of themselves as victims, as prisoners, as hopeless waifs.  Change the metaphor in your life.  Instead of thinking of yourself as a slave or peasant or tyrant, think of yourself as a freeman.  Dr. J breaks down for us what it means to be a freeman in today's culture.  

]]> Some people think of themselves as victims, as prisoners, as hopeless waifs.  Change the metaphor in your life.  Instead of thinking of yourself as a slave or peasant or tyrant, think of yourself as a freeman.  Dr. J breaks down for us what it means to be a freeman in today's culture.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-17228803 Mon, 26 May 2025 15:00:00 -0400 1310 1 42 full false Religious Con Artists and How to Spot Them Religious Con Artists and How to Spot Them Remember the true story of Jim Jones and how his 900 followers drank cyanide-laced grape Kool-aid?  If his followers had only seen in the Bible how to spot false prophets, they may have escaped.  The Bible gives us clear direction on how to detect these hucksters...by what they say...and by what they do.  Tune in so you can see through these counterfeits!

]]> Remember the true story of Jim Jones and how his 900 followers drank cyanide-laced grape Kool-aid?  If his followers had only seen in the Bible how to spot false prophets, they may have escaped.  The Bible gives us clear direction on how to detect these hucksters...by what they say...and by what they do.  Tune in so you can see through these counterfeits!

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-17193456 Mon, 19 May 2025 21:00:00 -0400 1802 1 41 full false Is It Time to Give Up? Explaining the Battle of Midway to My Ten Year Old Daughter. Is It Time to Give Up? Explaining the Battle of Midway to My Ten Year Old Daughter. On the way to ballet, my ten year old wanted me to tell her a story.  Of course I only told her true stories of great courage and determination.  The Battle of Midway is one of those stories to remind us all that it is always too soon to give up, and to never doubt that there is a God.  

]]> On the way to ballet, my ten year old wanted me to tell her a story.  Of course I only told her true stories of great courage and determination.  The Battle of Midway is one of those stories to remind us all that it is always too soon to give up, and to never doubt that there is a God.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-17098782 Sun, 04 May 2025 21:00:00 -0400 943 1 40 full false Abandonment and Unforgiveness Drove Me...and Changed Me Abandonment and Unforgiveness Drove Me...and Changed Me Have you ever been betrayed?  I have.  Several times in fact!  How do you deal with the pain of betrayal?  There is a way forward.  I hope you are encouraged by my story today.  

]]> Have you ever been betrayed?  I have.  Several times in fact!  How do you deal with the pain of betrayal?  There is a way forward.  I hope you are encouraged by my story today.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-17049011 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1273 1 39 full false How Pain and Hatred Transformed My Life for the Better How Pain and Hatred Transformed My Life for the Better I grew up in a household of screaming and yelling, chaos and addictions.  It was not "Leave It to Beaver" or "Father Knows Best."  But God used two things to motivate me to change my life at a young age:  pain and hatred.  (Later he added two other emotions:  love and gratitude, but we'll talk about that later.)  He can take the pain and the hatred you feel today to make a good and lasting change in your life, just like he did for me.  Stay tuned; there is more than just one episode in this story.

]]> I grew up in a household of screaming and yelling, chaos and addictions.  It was not "Leave It to Beaver" or "Father Knows Best."  But God used two things to motivate me to change my life at a young age:  pain and hatred.  (Later he added two other emotions:  love and gratitude, but we'll talk about that later.)  He can take the pain and the hatred you feel today to make a good and lasting change in your life, just like he did for me.  Stay tuned; there is more than just one episode in this story.

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-17048946 Sat, 26 Apr 2025 20:00:00 -0400 1304 1 38 full false What George Washington Can Teach a Young Man Today What George Washington Can Teach a Young Man Today I was talking to a young man (he's in the fourth grade) and he asked me what I thought about George Washington.  Here are five things I think he could learn from the Father of Our Country:  courage, ambition, seriousness, self-control, and integrity.  In our self-made "crisis of masculinity" these days, George Washington is still a wonderful real man for boys to imitate!

]]> I was talking to a young man (he's in the fourth grade) and he asked me what I thought about George Washington.  Here are five things I think he could learn from the Father of Our Country:  courage, ambition, seriousness, self-control, and integrity.  In our self-made "crisis of masculinity" these days, George Washington is still a wonderful real man for boys to imitate!

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-17011274 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1155 1 37 full false Life Lessons From the Battles of Lexington and Concord (April 19, 1775) Life Lessons From the Battles of Lexington and Concord (April 19, 1775) "Stand your ground, don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here."  The immortal words of American patriot, Captain John Parker as he stood on Lexington green that morning that heard "the shot heard 'round the world."  What lessons do we learn from this clash between the might of the British Crown, and American farmers?  Plenty!  Tune in and enjoy!

]]> "Stand your ground, don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here."  The immortal words of American patriot, Captain John Parker as he stood on Lexington green that morning that heard "the shot heard 'round the world."  What lessons do we learn from this clash between the might of the British Crown, and American farmers?  Plenty!  Tune in and enjoy!

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-16971968 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 948 1 36 full false You Actually Can Enjoy Your Children IF.... You Actually Can Enjoy Your Children IF.... I encountered a young mom with a snarling four year old hellion who was running around a McDonalds and refusing to put on his jacket.  She was exhausted, clueless as to what to do, and pleading with her little child to cooperate.  Raising children doesn't have to end up with out of control brats running your life.  She asked me what to do, and I offered her the following advice...

]]> I encountered a young mom with a snarling four year old hellion who was running around a McDonalds and refusing to put on his jacket.  She was exhausted, clueless as to what to do, and pleading with her little child to cooperate.  Raising children doesn't have to end up with out of control brats running your life.  She asked me what to do, and I offered her the following advice...

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-16971823 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1173 1 35 full false A Biblical Case for Self Defense A Biblical Case for Self Defense If you or your family member or any innocent person is being physically assaulted, what is the righteous, godly thing to do?  Does God want us to be totally pacifistic?  Or can we use violence to stop the attack?  How should we handle "thou shalt not kill" and "turn the other cheek" in a deadly and evil fallen world?  

]]> If you or your family member or any innocent person is being physically assaulted, what is the righteous, godly thing to do?  Does God want us to be totally pacifistic?  Or can we use violence to stop the attack?  How should we handle "thou shalt not kill" and "turn the other cheek" in a deadly and evil fallen world?  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-16971689 Sun, 13 Apr 2025 19:00:00 -0400 1092 1 34 full false His Worst Day Became His Best Day. His Worst Day Became His Best Day. What do you do when you are in your late 50s, lost your home, lost your income, lost the fight you've been in for the last four years, and you still have to take care of your arthritic wife who is wheel-chair bound?  Listen to this true and encouraging story of courage, compassion, mercy, reconciliation, and wisdom from American history.  

]]> What do you do when you are in your late 50s, lost your home, lost your income, lost the fight you've been in for the last four years, and you still have to take care of your arthritic wife who is wheel-chair bound?  Listen to this true and encouraging story of courage, compassion, mercy, reconciliation, and wisdom from American history.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-16871906 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -0400 440 1 33 full false Musings About Worship in Today's Evangelical Church Musings About Worship in Today's Evangelical Church I've gone to several evangelical Protestant churches in the past year, mostly because I am searching for one to attend regularly.  Here are a few observations about what I've found recently.  

]]> I've gone to several evangelical Protestant churches in the past year, mostly because I am searching for one to attend regularly.  Here are a few observations about what I've found recently.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-16846873 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1154 1 31 full false The Missing Element in Today's Preaching The Missing Element in Today's Preaching In the past year I have heard a number of pastors preach sermons.  Some really connect with their flock and leave a message that impacts the heart.  Others don't.  What is a "missing ingredient" in some of these messages?  Here are just a few musings from a retired preacher.

]]> In the past year I have heard a number of pastors preach sermons.  Some really connect with their flock and leave a message that impacts the heart.  Others don't.  What is a "missing ingredient" in some of these messages?  Here are just a few musings from a retired preacher.

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-16854254 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 21:00:00 -0400 1085 1 32 full false Give Your Kids Heroes: Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain (Part 2) Give Your Kids Heroes: Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain (Part 2) The amazing life of Chamberlain continues to the trenches around Petersburg.  What would you do if you were shot through both hips while leading a charge of thousands of men?  Listen to what Chamberlain did, and be inspired!  

]]> The amazing life of Chamberlain continues to the trenches around Petersburg.  What would you do if you were shot through both hips while leading a charge of thousands of men?  Listen to what Chamberlain did, and be inspired!  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-16846677 Sun, 23 Mar 2025 20:00:00 -0400 765 1 30 full false Give Your Kids Heroes: Col. Joshua Chamberlain (Part 1) Give Your Kids Heroes: Col. Joshua Chamberlain (Part 1) I really believe in giving our kids real flesh and blood heroes.  Here is an American hero we can all be proud of.  When the chips were down, and no one was coming to rescue them, Chamberlain did the right thing, the courageous thing. 

]]> I really believe in giving our kids real flesh and blood heroes.  Here is an American hero we can all be proud of.  When the chips were down, and no one was coming to rescue them, Chamberlain did the right thing, the courageous thing. 

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-16812789 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 21:00:00 -0400 928 1 29 full false George Washington's Great Escape and Victory George Washington's Great Escape and Victory How well do you know George Washington?  He was not the "marble man" staring at you from the one dollar bill.  He was a man of enormous courage, faith, and perseverance.  Listen to these two episodes from his life in 1776, and be encouraged by lessons we can learn from his life!

]]> How well do you know George Washington?  He was not the "marble man" staring at you from the one dollar bill.  He was a man of enormous courage, faith, and perseverance.  Listen to these two episodes from his life in 1776, and be encouraged by lessons we can learn from his life!

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-16775746 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:00:00 -0400 1010 1 28 full false Encouragement from the Story of Dunkirk Encouragement from the Story of Dunkirk What do 2 Chronicles 20:12 and the Story of Dunkirk have in common?  Tune in and find out (and be encouraged today)!

]]> What do 2 Chronicles 20:12 and the Story of Dunkirk have in common?  Tune in and find out (and be encouraged today)!

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-16721492 Sun, 02 Mar 2025 20:00:00 -0500 1058 1 27 full false Feed Your Mind...Modern Literature Feed Your Mind...Modern Literature If you want to challenge your thinking, strengthen your mind, expand your vocabulary and your horizons, read widely!  Here is a good list of some good reads to feed and train your brain!!

]]> If you want to challenge your thinking, strengthen your mind, expand your vocabulary and your horizons, read widely!  Here is a good list of some good reads to feed and train your brain!!

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-16680209 Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 1088 1 26 full false Feed Your Mind...Reformation and Enlightenment Literature Feed Your Mind...Reformation and Enlightenment Literature To feed your mind great thoughts, we really need to know the great thoughts of the Reformation and the Enlightenment era...whether we agree with them or not.  Enjoy this short list of great literature (which still effects our world today).  

]]> To feed your mind great thoughts, we really need to know the great thoughts of the Reformation and the Enlightenment era...whether we agree with them or not.  Enjoy this short list of great literature (which still effects our world today).  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-16591273 Sun, 09 Feb 2025 17:00:00 -0500 592 1 25 full false Feed Your Mind...Medieval and Renaissance Literature Feed Your Mind...Medieval and Renaissance Literature Western Civilization did not just pop up out of the ground one day 200 years ago.  The seeds were germinating in the 1000 year period between the fall of Rome and the beginnings of America.  Dr. J provides a short reading list to understand what people were experiencing and thinking back then, and how their thoughts are still impacting us today!

]]> Western Civilization did not just pop up out of the ground one day 200 years ago.  The seeds were germinating in the 1000 year period between the fall of Rome and the beginnings of America.  Dr. J provides a short reading list to understand what people were experiencing and thinking back then, and how their thoughts are still impacting us today!

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-16591158 Sun, 09 Feb 2025 16:00:00 -0500 1065 1 24 full false Feed Your Mind....Ancient Literature Feed Your Mind....Ancient Literature  Do you take care of your body?  I hope so!  Well, we need to take care of our mind too!  Just like we feed and exercise our body, we need to do the same for our mind.  Read widely.  Learn from the amazing facts and fiction of ancient literature.  You might be surprised at how exciting and thoughtful and encouraging people in the ancient world were.  And you'll be the richer for reading some of these titles!

]]>  Do you take care of your body?  I hope so!  Well, we need to take care of our mind too!  Just like we feed and exercise our body, we need to do the same for our mind.  Read widely.  Learn from the amazing facts and fiction of ancient literature.  You might be surprised at how exciting and thoughtful and encouraging people in the ancient world were.  And you'll be the richer for reading some of these titles!

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-16590935 Sun, 09 Feb 2025 16:00:00 -0500 915 1 23 full false Best Books, Best Authors for Pastors, Bible Studies, or Just Personal Study Best Books, Best Authors for Pastors, Bible Studies, or Just Personal Study This is probably the nerdiest podcast I will ever do.  I talk about my favorite authors, commentaries, systematic theologies, and linguistic tools that have helped me over 44 years in Christian ministry.  And, I throw in a "Dad" joke to boot!  Enjoy!

]]> This is probably the nerdiest podcast I will ever do.  I talk about my favorite authors, commentaries, systematic theologies, and linguistic tools that have helped me over 44 years in Christian ministry.  And, I throw in a "Dad" joke to boot!  Enjoy!

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-16572515 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 21:00:00 -0500 1490 1 22 full false Be Inspired Today: The Disobedient Diplomat Be Inspired Today: The Disobedient Diplomat Chiune Sugihara was a Japanese diplomat in World War II who saved thousands of lives by disobeying his government.  He could not stand idly by and watch people perish without doing the right thing.  

]]> Chiune Sugihara was a Japanese diplomat in World War II who saved thousands of lives by disobeying his government.  He could not stand idly by and watch people perish without doing the right thing.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-16564177 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:00:00 -0500 332 1 21 full false Be Inspired Today: Rabbi Melchior and the Danes Be Inspired Today: Rabbi Melchior and the Danes Rabbi Melchior lost no time in warning his people.  And the Danes did not forget their fellow citizens.  Be inspired by people who did the right (and dangerous) thing at the right time! 

]]> Rabbi Melchior lost no time in warning his people.  And the Danes did not forget their fellow citizens.  Be inspired by people who did the right (and dangerous) thing at the right time! 

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-16564072 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0500 289 1 20 full false "Oh Frits, Would It Really Be So Bad To Lose Your Life If Thousands Could Be Saved?" "Oh Frits, Would It Really Be So Bad To Lose Your Life If Thousands Could Be Saved?" A Dutch homemaker and a pastor conspired in World War II to save thousands of Dutch (both Jew and Gentile) from the Nazis.  True story.  I hope it inspires you today.  

]]> A Dutch homemaker and a pastor conspired in World War II to save thousands of Dutch (both Jew and Gentile) from the Nazis.  True story.  I hope it inspires you today.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-16563986 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0500 276 1 19 full false Be Inspired Today: John Morton-Finney, the Eleven Degree Man! Be Inspired Today: John Morton-Finney, the Eleven Degree Man! I read a 25 year old newspaper clipping about Dr. John Morton-Finney, who at the age of 100 had earned eleven college degrees, overcome racial prejudice, built a great life, and inspires greatness.  I hope his life inspires you today.  

]]> I read a 25 year old newspaper clipping about Dr. John Morton-Finney, who at the age of 100 had earned eleven college degrees, overcome racial prejudice, built a great life, and inspires greatness.  I hope his life inspires you today.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-16556489 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:00:00 -0500 941 1 18 full false Not Every Hero Fires A Gun, Sometimes They Work Air Compressors Not Every Hero Fires A Gun, Sometimes They Work Air Compressors Do you know the name of Robert Raymond Scott?  You should.  He is a young man, an American hero, who should never be forgotten.  Be inspired today by his act of utter selfless devotion.  

]]> Do you know the name of Robert Raymond Scott?  You should.  He is a young man, an American hero, who should never be forgotten.  Be inspired today by his act of utter selfless devotion.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-16519316 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0500 183 1 17 full false Does the Bible Give Us a Clue About UFOs? Does the Bible Give Us a Clue About UFOs? There have been plenty of sightings of Unidentified Flying Objects over the centuries, and some of them have no natural explanation.  Does the Bible give us any guidance on what these things may be, and what their purpose is?  

]]> There have been plenty of sightings of Unidentified Flying Objects over the centuries, and some of them have no natural explanation.  Does the Bible give us any guidance on what these things may be, and what their purpose is?  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-16502362 Sat, 25 Jan 2025 17:00:00 -0500 695 1 16 full false What Was the Purpose of the Law of Moses? What Was the Purpose of the Law of Moses? If the Law that God gave to Moses is now fulfilled and no longer binding on Christians today, why did God give it in the first place?  Tune in and find out!

]]> If the Law that God gave to Moses is now fulfilled and no longer binding on Christians today, why did God give it in the first place?  Tune in and find out!

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-16502250 Sat, 25 Jan 2025 17:00:00 -0500 968 1 15 full false What Law for Christians Today? What Law for Christians Today? If the Law of Moses is fulfilled and terminated at the Cross, and the Christian is not under its authority any longer, then do we have moral law for us today?  If so, where is it in the Bible?  

]]> If the Law of Moses is fulfilled and terminated at the Cross, and the Christian is not under its authority any longer, then do we have moral law for us today?  If so, where is it in the Bible?  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-16420620 Sat, 11 Jan 2025 17:00:00 -0500 865 1 14 full false Are We Under the Law of Moses Today? Are We Under the Law of Moses Today? The Law of Moses is 613 commandments and statutes in quite a large portion of the Bible (the books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy).  But Christians don't seem to try to obey this large section of Scripture.  Why is that?  Are these laws binding on Christians today, and if not, why?  

]]> The Law of Moses is 613 commandments and statutes in quite a large portion of the Bible (the books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy).  But Christians don't seem to try to obey this large section of Scripture.  Why is that?  Are these laws binding on Christians today, and if not, why?  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-16411873 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 22:00:00 -0500 1122 1 13 full false One All Purpose Verse To Give People Who Want To Know About Your Faith One All Purpose Verse To Give People Who Want To Know About Your Faith My family asked me if there is one verse they could use when talking to people about their faith, instead of memorizing a ton of passages.  So, here is one verse that says a lot about what we have in Christ.  

]]> My family asked me if there is one verse they could use when talking to people about their faith, instead of memorizing a ton of passages.  So, here is one verse that says a lot about what we have in Christ.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-16387090 Sun, 05 Jan 2025 21:00:00 -0500 610 1 12 full false A Prayer From A Dying Soldier A Prayer From A Dying Soldier This is a brief prayer written by a dying soldier over 150 years ago.  I think it helps us prioritize things, and put things in their proper perspective.  Enjoy.  

]]> This is a brief prayer written by a dying soldier over 150 years ago.  I think it helps us prioritize things, and put things in their proper perspective.  Enjoy.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-16386764 Sun, 05 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0500 150 1 11 full false Ron at the Steel Mill, and the Thief on the Cross Ron at the Steel Mill, and the Thief on the Cross A personal story of talking to my dying friend at the steel mill.  

]]> A personal story of talking to my dying friend at the steel mill.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-16346223 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 16:00:00 -0500 781 1 10 full false Questions for the Prosperity Gospel (Part 5) Questions for the Prosperity Gospel (Part 5) Dr J deals with a few scriptures commonly used to promote the idea that God always promises physical healing for all Christians in response to faith (i.e. 1 Peter 2:24; John 14:12-14).  How do we know what are God's promises and commands for the Church, the Body of Christ today?  

]]> Dr J deals with a few scriptures commonly used to promote the idea that God always promises physical healing for all Christians in response to faith (i.e. 1 Peter 2:24; John 14:12-14).  How do we know what are God's promises and commands for the Church, the Body of Christ today?  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-16308664 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500 641 1 9 full false Questions for the Prosperity Gospel (Part 4) Questions for the Prosperity Gospel (Part 4) Dr J looks at the claims from some that God wants all Christians to be financially prosperous.  Does the Bible support this claim?  Is this part of the true Gospel that we see in the New Testament?  

]]> Dr J looks at the claims from some that God wants all Christians to be financially prosperous.  Does the Bible support this claim?  Is this part of the true Gospel that we see in the New Testament?  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-16307170 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 23:00:00 -0500 674 full false Questions for the Prosperity Gospel (Part 3) Questions for the Prosperity Gospel (Part 3) Dr. J deals in depth Psalm 103:3 and Matthew 10:5-10, as well as Paul's statements in 1,2 Timothy and 2 Corinthians 7:9-12.  Of course God can heal today, and does heal today, but is God obligated to always heal all believers all the time, even in response to great faith?  

]]> Dr. J deals in depth Psalm 103:3 and Matthew 10:5-10, as well as Paul's statements in 1,2 Timothy and 2 Corinthians 7:9-12.  Of course God can heal today, and does heal today, but is God obligated to always heal all believers all the time, even in response to great faith?  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-16307090 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 22:00:00 -0500 888 full false Questions for the Prosperity Gospel (Part 2) Questions for the Prosperity Gospel (Part 2) Dr. J deals with Proverbs 18:21 and Deuteronomy 7:12-16 in light of Prosperity Gospel claims, and asks a few tough questions for us to ponder. 

]]> Dr. J deals with Proverbs 18:21 and Deuteronomy 7:12-16 in light of Prosperity Gospel claims, and asks a few tough questions for us to ponder. 

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-16304966 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 22:00:00 -0500 767 full false Questions for the Prosperity Gospel (Part 1) Questions for the Prosperity Gospel (Part 1) Dr. J (who is a born again evangelical Christian) has some questions for the "Prosperity Gospel" proponents.  Is what they are claiming really biblical? Here is part one in a series examining the claims of this teaching that has found its way into countless churches around the world.  

]]> Dr. J (who is a born again evangelical Christian) has some questions for the "Prosperity Gospel" proponents.  Is what they are claiming really biblical? Here is part one in a series examining the claims of this teaching that has found its way into countless churches around the world.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-16304852 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:00:00 -0500 750 full false What Daughters Need From Dad What Daughters Need From Dad What do daughters need to hear, see, experience from their dad?  Dr. J had a blast raising his kids with his wife, and here are a few tips for dads to follow in raising their daughters.  

]]> What do daughters need to hear, see, experience from their dad?  Dr. J had a blast raising his kids with his wife, and here are a few tips for dads to follow in raising their daughters.  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-16204163 Sun, 01 Dec 2024 22:00:00 -0500 744 1 4 full false Raising Boys Raising Boys A few tips from a dad who raised a bunch of boys to become hard-working, respectful, fun-to-be-with gentlemen!

]]> A few tips from a dad who raised a bunch of boys to become hard-working, respectful, fun-to-be-with gentlemen!

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-16204144 Sun, 01 Dec 2024 22:00:00 -0500 1052 1 3 full false What Do I Do to Forgive? What Do I Do to Forgive? What does it mean to forgive someone?  What do I do so that I am not controlled by what has happened to me?  

]]> What does it mean to forgive someone?  What do I do so that I am not controlled by what has happened to me?  

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-16204112 Sun, 01 Dec 2024 21:00:00 -0500 334 1 2 full false Wisdom From the Greeks Wisdom From the Greeks The Ancient Greek poet Aeschylus, and the divinely inspired authors of the Bible agree on an important point about life..listen in!

]]> The Ancient Greek poet Aeschylus, and the divinely inspired authors of the Bible agree on an important point about life..listen in!

]]> Dr. J Buzzsprout-16204100 Sun, 01 Dec 2024 21:00:00 -0500 218 1 1 full false