The Stand Radio is a weekly program highlighting the current topics covered each month in The Stand – the official online and print publications of the American Family Association. Through interviews with authors, writers, and newsmakers, host Jeff Chamblee helps listeners apply a biblical worldview to the latest developments in culture, faith and family.
The Stand Radio is a weekly program highlighting the current topics covered each month in The Stand – the official online and print publications of the American Family Association. Through interviews with authors, writers, and newsmakers, host Jeff Chamblee helps listeners apply a biblical worldview to the latest developments in culture, faith and family.
In this episode, we'll learn how Cultural Marxism and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are counterfeits of what the gospel offers for human reconciliation. Jenna Ellis, host of Jenna Ellis in the Morning, is our guest. Then, pastor Joseph Parker, host of The Hour of Intercession, tells us how women who've changed their minds can save their baby's life through abortion pill reversal.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
01:00-16:22 Jenna Ellis
16:23-27:13 Joseph Parker
27:12-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
Article by Jenna Ellis, Truth and Lies about DEI: Why Unity in Christ Transcends Diversity
Abortion Pill Reversal Website - https://abortionpillreversal.com/
Abortion Pill Reversal Helpline: 1-877-558-0333
Article by Joseph Parker, Shout from the Rooftops: Abortion Pill Reversal is Here!
Website - Delta Pregnancy Care and Hope Center
In this episode, we'll discuss the blessings and challenges of Mother's Day with author, pediatric nurse practitioner, and host of the Dr. Nurse Mama program, Dr. Jessica Peck. Then Dr. Ray Rooney, digital media editor for The Stand, shares how a common camping trip turned into a struggle between life and death for his wife.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
01:00-12:04 Dr. Jessica Peck
12:16-27:11 Dr. Ray Rooney
27:12-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
Get the Book by Dr. Peck, "Behind Closed Doors"
Dr. Rooney's article, "I Can Only Imagine"
In this episode, Ken Ham of Answers in Genesis tells us about the upcoming Astronaut Encounter event and his conversations with stranded astronaut Barry Wilmore while aboard the International Space Station. Also, Kaleb Cook of Twinbolt Media recalls his step of faith into the world of filmmaking and explains the need to live boldly for Christ.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
01:00-13:18 Ken Ham
13:23-27:14 Kaleb Cook
27:15-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
Information on the Astronaut Encounter
Twinbolt Media's short films The Tenth and David: A King's Calling
In this episode, Bert Harper, Director of Marriage, Family, and Pastoral Ministries, tells about the upcoming Fishbowl Retreat for pastors and wives that provides opportunities for rest and renewal. Then, Bill Elliff, Church Director for OneCry and National Engage Pastor of The Summit Church in North Little Rock, Arkansas, describes the signs of spiritual awakening in America and the one truth that can transform our prayer lives.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
01:00-06:20 Bert Harper
06:35-27:13 Bill Elliff
27:14-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
Book - The Presence Centered Life, by Bill Elliff
Book - God's Relational Presence: The Cohesive Center of Biblical Theology
In this episode, we'll examine the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Dr. Timothy Paul Jones, author of the book, Did the Resurrection Really Happen, will explain the overwhelming evidence for the resurrection and why it matters to us today.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
01:00-27:29 Dr. Timothy Paul Jones
27:30-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
Book - Did the Resurrection Really Happen (bulk copies)
Timothy Paul Jones official website
Lifeway Research article - "American's Believe in Resurrection But Aren't Sure Why It Matters"
In this episode, American Family News Director Fred Jackson gives us a look at the first 100 days of the 2nd Trump administration. Also, Dr. Andreas Kostenberger, author of the book, The Final Days of Jesus: The Most Important Week of the Most Important Person Who Ever Lived, will discuss the significance of Jesus last days before His death on the cross.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
01:00-09:23 Fred Jackson
09:33-27:30 Dr. Andreas Kostenberger
27:03-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
Oaktree Cottage Retreat Center
Biblical Foundations (biblical resources from Dr. Kostenberger)
In this episode, Kendra White tells how the upcoming AFA Activate Summit prepares kids to contend for biblical truth. Then, Dr. Robert Gagnon explains the impact of of President Trump's Executive Order against gender ideology.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
01:00-05:14 Kendra White
05:23-27:22 Dr. Robert Gagnon
27:03-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
The Bible and Homosexuality Series by Dr. Robert Gagnon (DVD)
The Bible and Homosexual Practice by Dr. Robert Gagnon (Book)
In this episode, The Stand magazine staff writer Joy Lucius describes her experience in the Dominican Republic with Operation Christmas Child. Then, Jeff King of International Christian Concern gives us the latest on Christian persecution around the globe from the 2025 Global Persecution Index, and the countries where the church is growing exponentially.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
01:00-14:17 Joy Lucius
14:30-27:14 Jeff King
27:03-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
In this episode, Phillip Jauregui with the Center for Judicial Renewal will tell us how we can return our courts to their original constitutional purpose and away from judicial activism. Also, Whitney Vitagliano will talk about the new AFA Activate Summit coming up this June and how families can grow in their love of God’s word.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
01:00-17:38 Phillip Jauregui
17:49-27:00 Whitney Vitagliano
27:03-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
AFA Activate Summit Registration
In this episode, Dr. Andy Miller of Wesley Biblical Seminary tell us about the new Global Methodist Church denomination and the prospects for churches wanting to have biblically faithful ministries. Then, Dr. Jill Garner of Manners of the Heart describes the difference in raising children to have self-esteem vs self-respect.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
01:00-12:44 Dr. Andy Miller
12:56-27:12 Dr. Jill Garner
27:03-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
Recommended books from Manners of the Heart
Dr. Andy Miller Podcast and Resources
In this episode, we’ll hear about a big win for religious liberty at Georgia State University and how a “free speech zone” was being used to restrict evangelism. Nate Kellum, Senior Counsel with First Liberty, will join us. Then, Michael Woolworth of Bible League International will tell us how rare bibles are in some parts of the world and how we can come alongside followers of Jesus who are waiting desperately to get their own copy.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
01:00-11:42 Nate Kellum
11:55-27:02 Michael Woolworth
27:03-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
First Liberty's Letter to Georgia State University
Join AFR's efforts to send bibles to waiting Christians in Africa. Call 800.YES.WORD (800.937.9673) or give at SendBiblesNow.org.
The Stand magazine, free trial subscription
In this episode, bestselling author Randy Alcorn, Founder and Director of Eternal Perspective Ministries, explains what the Bible teaches about heaven and how the hope of the resurrection can carry us through hardship and grief.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
01:00-27:09 Randy Alcorn
27:10-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
The Stand magazine, free trial subscription
Books by Randy Alcorn:
Grieving with Hope: Walking with Jesus in Heartbreak
In this episode, Thai Lam, Executive Director of the Collegiate Day of Prayer, traces the roots of this historic prayer movement and describes its global impact on the next generation. Then, Dr. Jonathan Gibson, author of the devotional book, O Sacred Head, Now Wounded: A Liturgy for Daily Worship from Pascha to Pentecost, explains why the modern church needs an extended time of remembrance leading up to Easter.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
01:00-08:55 Thai Lam
09:06-27:13 Dr. Jonathan Gibson
27:28-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
The Stand magazine, free trial subscription
Collegiate Day of Prayer - information and prayer guide
Devotional book by Dr. Jonathan Gibson
In this episode, we'll talk about securing our social media accounts, passwords, and defending against security threats online. AFA Assistant IT Director Nate Farmer will be with us. Then, AFA’s Research Fellow of Church and Culture, M. D. Perkins talks about the changing attitude toward so-called same-sex marriage and what that means for the church in the days ahead.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
01:00-10:48 Nate Farmer
11:02-27:18 M. D. Perkins
27:28-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
In this episode, Dr. Ray Pritchard of Keep Believing Ministries shares how to live a morally pure live and engage the culture in a way that draws them to Christ. Then, Jordan Chamblee, staff writer for The Stand magazine, will discuss his article on how fertility rates may be affected by our diet and environment.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
01:00-21:59 Dr. Ray Pritchard
22:12-27:18 Jordan Chamblee
27:28-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
The Stand magazine, free trial subscription
An Anchor for the Soul by Dr. Pritchard - https://www.keepbelieving.com/books/an-anchor-for-the-soul/
Covenant Eyes Accountability Software - https://www.covenanteyes.com/
Pure Life Ministries - https://www.purelifeministries.org/
In this episode, we'll examine President Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Katy Talento, of The Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries will join us. Also, we'll talk with Kevin Freeman, host of Pirate Money Radio, about the nature of money and the way to secure America's economic future.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
01:00-10:59 Katy Talento
11:10-27:17 Kevin Freeman
27:28-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
The Economic War Room with Kevin Freeman
https://transactionalgold.com/states
In this episode, Will Hild of Consumer's Research explains how T.J. Maxx is helping introduce children to transgender ideology through its financial support of a project know as the Rainbow Library. Then, AFA Executive Vice President Ed Vitagliano outlines the technological wonders and moral risks of in vitro fertilization (IVF).
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
01:00-11:59 Will Hild of Consumer's Research
12:04-27:04 Ed Vitagliano
27:28-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
Woke Alerts from Consumer's Research
In this episode, we’ll follow the story of a young couple who was led by God through a long period of waiting for a child. Austin and Emily Brooks will share their journey and the powerful lessons they’ve learned.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
01:00-27:27 Austin and Emily Brooks
27:28-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
New Beginnings Adoption - https://newbeginningsadoptions.org/
In this episode, Dr. E. Calvin Beisner of The Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation reveals what’s behind the population control movement and tells why having more babies fulfills God’s design for the world. Then, Parrish Alford of AFN reports on the decision of Sam's Club and Kroger to get out of the abortion pill business.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
01:00-23:56 Dr. Calvin E. Beisner
23:19-27:17 Parrish Alford
27:19-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
Dr. Beisner's Book - Prospects for Growth: A Biblical View of Population, Resources, and the Future
In this episode, we'll preview the new pro-life edition of The Stand magazine and learn how to minister to young couples coping with infertility or miscarriage. Co-hosts of the Hannah's Heart radio program, Anne Cockrell and Kendra White share their experiences and talk about helpful ways to offer support. Then, Joseph Parker, host of The Hour of Intercession, lists five specific ways to pray for these young couples while strengthening our own prayer life.
00:00-00:59 Program Open and Guest Introduction
01:00-16:38 Anne Cockrell and Kendra White
16:50-27:17 Pastor Joseph Parker
27:19-28:00 Program Close and Next Week's Highlights
Life, Pregnancy, and Motherhood, article by Joseph Parker
Christmas, Crisis Pregnancy, and Life, article by Joseph Parker