DEFENDING THE FAITH with Frank Harber

SHE LOVES OUT LOUD with Diane Strack

In this Episode of DEFENDING THE FAITH, Dr. Frank Harber and Becky Harber interview guest Diane Strack on “SHE LOVES OUT LOUD.”

 

Across six continents of the world On November 5, 2022, She Loves Out Loud Global is “gathering the women of the world” to say, “We are with you.”  

 

Women will share in the burdens and glories; tragedy and triumph; and war and peace as we pray together.  Women will come to know those women as sisters; listen to their stories, love them, comfort, and encourage them.  Women will proclaim the grace that has been freely and abundantly given to us.

 

Women come together in a harmonious symphony as the She Loves Out Loud sisterhood sings across the seas and continents through heart-to-heart prayer.  

 

Mark your calendar for November 5, 2022.  Gather your family, church, pregnancy center, prison ministry, your neighborhood, and everyone you meet at the grocery or the Wa-Wa station!   “Gather the women to pray!” has never been more urgent.  Together women will fulfill the command to “bring the Good News” of abundant peace and hope in Christ.

 

Diane Strack has created, facilitated, and spoken at women’s and youth ministries across the nation for more than three decades. As the founder ofShe Loves Out Loud, she urges women to engage their circles of influence to “gather the women to pray” and to share the Good News of God’s love and healing. Diane’s life verse is Ephesians 3:20 and her message is “Always Expect Amazing” regardless of your circumstances. She is the author of several books, including New Start for Single Moms, and the Co-founder of Student Leadership University. Diane currently serves as an Executive Member of the Board of Directors of One More Child Foundation, a ministry that touches 160,000 children annually through adoption, foster care, trafficking restoration, single mom homes, and international ministry. She and her husband Jay live in Central Florida and love spending time with their daughters Missy and Chris, son-in-law Brent, and six grandchildren.

SIX IN A ROW: UNLOCKING THE SECRETS TO GOD AND GOLF with Andy Dillard

In this Episode of DEFENDING THE FAITH, Dr. Frank Harber interviews guest Andy Dillard on “SIX IN A ROW: UNLOCKING THE SECRETS TO GOD AND GOLF.”

Andy Dillard, hailing from Tyler, Texas, did something no one else has ever done when he birdied the first six holes of the 1992 U.S. Open. From the time he was in grammar school, Andy lived and breathed for one thing and one thing only-golf. If he wasn't playing golf, he wanted to be playing. His dream? The Masters. How would he achieve his dream? By winning the U.S. Open.

Andy had no misconceptions when he qualified for the 1992 U.S. Open. He knew he was the underdog. The fans knew he was the underdog. But, Andy had no doubt he could win. Andy's story revolves around his one big dream and the heartache he experienced when he didn't accomplish that dream.
Between bouts of depression and staring at a picture of the scoreboard, it took many years for Andy to recognize the gift God had given him.

Andy’s new book is called Six in a Row: What the U.S. Open Taught Me About Golf, Faith and Purpose. 

Andy Dillard is a retired professional golfer who holds a record in the U.S. Open.

He continues to enjoy time on the local golf course teaching others and talking smack with his golfing buddies. He is married to the love of his life, Tammy, and they have two daughters, Brittni and Holli. He lives in Edmond, Oklahoma, and is active in his church.

Andy enjoys connecting with audiences as he shares his experiences both on and off the golf course. His passion in life is sharing the gospel of Christ and seeing the transformation as a result.

If you would like Andy to speak at your next event, contact him at www.andydillard.com.

You’ll find Andy on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Forbidden Prayer in the Holy Land with Kyle Clayton

In this Episode of DEFENDING THE FAITH, Dr. Frank Harber interviews guest Kyle Clayton on “Forbidden Prayer in the Holy Land”.

 

The Temple Mount is the holiest place in Judaism, as the site of the biblical Temples. The Temple Mount (which Muslims call the Noble Sanctuary – Haram al Sharif) remains a site of worship for Muslims alone, and a site that non-Muslims may visit. Temple Mount entry restrictions are restrictions on entering the Temple Mount/Haram al-Sharif in Jerusalem. Non-Muslims may enter the Temple Mount at designated times, but are forbidden to pray there. Christians and Jews may only visit the site as tourists and only for four hours per day five days per week. The fact that Jews are not permitted to pray at the site is a source of pain to some and bafflement to others.

 

Kyle Clayton discusses how Jews might be arrested for praying in the Jerusalem compound, which is considered Judaism’s holiest site.

 

Kyle and Dr. Harber also talk about the struggle for religious liberty in America as well.

 

Kyle Clayton is Senior Pastor at The Church at Quail Creek, in Amarillo Texas.

Does Pro-Bible Equal Pro-Life? with Dale Rose

In this Episode of DEFENDING THE FAITH, Dr. Frank Harber interviews guest Dale Rose on “Does Pro-Bible Equal Pro-Life?”

 

Why are most Christians strongly pro-life? 

 

From the first century, Christians have been against abortion and infanticide. It has been the Christian view for 2000 years that all humans are of equal moral worth regardless of age, ability or anything else. Only the Judeo-Christian worldview supports and has promoted this revolutionary idea. 

 

The Bible condemns child sacrifice. In the Old Testament the child was sacrificed to Moloch and Baal, whereas today it is commonly the false gods of convenience and autonomy.

 

The Bible teaches that to end the life of a human being made in God's image is a serious sin. 

 

Does an unborn child to have their right to life legally protected?

 

Dale Rose explains why Christians shouldn't be afraid to stand against abortion.  

 

Dale Rose is an international evangelist who now does 25 to 30 crusades and church revivals annually and conducts international short-term missions. He and his wife Millie also own and operate E&E Shoe Brokerage (a wholesale business) for which they often say that they “are in the soul/sole business!”

Reclaiming Biblical Manhood with Dr. Teddy Sorrells

In this Episode of DEFENDING THE FAITH, Dr. Frank Harber interviews guest Dr. Teddy Sorrells on “Reclaiming Biblical Manhood.”

 

In the postmodern world, few topics invite as much controversy as discussions of gender. There is rising controversy in our world concerning the definitions of “men” and “women.” But the Bible has much to say on this topic. The Bible is also quite clear on this topic and gives us definitions. This sets up an inevitable clash with culture. In this episode Dr. Teddy Sorrells speaks to this issue and lays out the four pillars of Biblical Manhood. 

 

Dr. Sorrells is Senior Pastor of Living Water Church in Gladewater Texas. He has many earned degrees including  the Master of Arts in Theological Studies, Master of Divinity in Church History, and a Doctor of Ministry in Preaching from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

The Importance of Israel with Dr. Gary Frazier

In this Episode of DEFENDING THE FAITH, Dr. Frank Harber interviews guest Dr. Gary Frazier on “The Importance of Israel.”

 

Nothing demonstrates how God keeps His promises better than the story of Israel. Israel becoming an independent nation once again is truly miraculous!  Many ancient prophecies regarding Israel that have happened are unfolding even today. This subject is of supreme importance for all those who want to know the truth about the historical and future role of Israel in the world.

 

Dr. Frazier shows us that in keeping epic promises to the nation of Israel, God’s provision for each of us is sure, perfect, and on time, every time. God will fulfill his promises!

 

Gary Frazier is the founder and President of Discovery Missions. He is a respected speaker and writer on the subject of Bible prophecy and current events, has appeared on numerous documentaries, the History Channel, and national radio programs. Authoring numerous books, he is a contributor to the Tim LaHaye Prophecy Study Bible, The Popular Encyclopedia of Bible Prophecy, and travels nationally speaking in many of America’s largest churches. He has degrees from Criswell College, Southwestern Seminary and Louisiana Baptist University, his Doctor of Humanities degree from Liberty University and Doctor of Divinity from International Seminary in Plymouth, FL.

City Shaking Prayer with Dr. Kie Bowman

In this Episode of DEFENDING THE FAITH, Dr. Frank Harber interviews guest Dr. Kie Bowman on city shaking prayer.

 

We know from Scripture and history that prayer movements precede revivals. Dr. Kie Bowman offers pastors and leaders a blueprint to assist them in leading city prayer movements wherever they serve.

 

Imagine a city where hundreds of churches and thousands of believers pray in an unceasing way, 24/7, for their community and for revival and spiritual awakening. Dr. Bowman’s new book “City of Prayer: Transform Your Community through Praying Churches” tells such a story. It shows how this can happen in any community.

 

Since 1997, Dr. Kie Bowman has served as Senior Pastor of Hyde Park Baptist Church in Austin, Texas. He holds a Doctorate of Ministry from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary where he also serves as a trustee. He is the president of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, and has authored five books and contributed to over a dozen others. He is an international speaker, recently preaching keynote sermons at the Southern Baptist Convention and at the National Day of Prayer Leadership Summit. 

New Evidence For A Global Flood with Dr. Nick Liguori

In this Episode of DEFENDING THE FAITH, Dr. Frank Harber interviews guest Nick Liguori on new evidence for a global flood.

 

More than 300 Flood traditions from all over North and South America are included, organized by regions beginning in Canada and proceeding southward.

 

In Echoes of Ararat, author Nick Liguori contends that oral traditions of the Flood and the survival of the few inside the floating Ark-are even more prevalent than previously thought, and they powerfully confirm the truth of the Genesis account. 

 

This unprecedented work carefully documents hundreds of native traditions of the Flood-as well as the Tower of Babel and the Garden of Eden-from the tribes of North and South America. 

 

Learn what the Cherokee, Lakota, Iroquois, Cheyenne, Inuit, Inca, Aztec, Guaraní, and countless other tribes claimed about the early history of the world. 

 

Liguori also shares many evidences for the historical reliability of Genesis, and shows that the Genesis Flood account is not dependent on the Epic of Gilgamesh or other Near-Eastern texts, as skeptics claim. Rather, its author Moses had access to ancient records passed down by the early Patriarchs, including Joseph, Jacob, Abraham, and even Noah himself.

 

Between Scripture and the geological-paleontological record, the effects of the Flood are clearly seen. There is, however, a third indication of this worldwide, devastating event—the universal flood legends recorded by all the major people groups of Earth. If “the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished” (2 Peter 3:6), it would undoubtedly leave an indelible memory of the generations following the Flood.

 

As people groups spread and migrated after the Tower of Babel, they would carry with them the Flood story. Through the centuries, stories of the Flood were passed on to each generation via early patriarchs such as Joseph, Jacob, and Abraham, records that Moses had access to. As the years went by in some parts of the world, there would be editing and embellishments of the Flood event, but the basic story of judgment via a worldwide deluge, the preservation of a remnant in a structure, and the events directly afterwards would be preserved. The account of the Flood in Genesis comes from Noah himself and is written and edited by Moses and is not dependent on Near Eastern texts. Knowing this, a wise historian would search out similarities between Moses’ Flood story and the flood stories told in other cultures.

 

Nick Liguori is a civil engineer and a researcher. He has applied his knowledge of biblical history to painstakingly put together a compendium of Flood traditions from North and South America. His 2021 book documents these fascinating oral traditions. Entitled Echoes of Ararat (Master Books, 298 pages), Liguori shows the reader that the critical opening chapters of Genesis are true and historically accurate. Such Flood traditions have been found to be even more prevalent than was originally thought, offering Liguori’s book as a fresh new resource for those interested in Flood geology and early biblical history.

After God’s Heart with Dr. Deron Biles

In this Episode of DEFENDING THE FAITH, Dr. Frank Harber interviews guest Dr. Deron Biles on being a person "after God’s heart.”

 

Throughout history, God has been looking for faithful men and women. In the story of David, we meet a man God found. Throughout David’s life, we learn about the riches of God’s grace, the heights of God’s love, the depths of His patience, the trauma of our sin, and the dependability of God’s Promises. David was a good man. But he was also a sinful man. He loved God, served God, obeyed God, and worshiped God. He also failed God … a lot. At times he sought God, and, at other times, he seemed to avoid Him. In the end, the hero of this story isn’t David. Maybe the times when David forgot that are the moments of his deepest failures. The story of David is a story about God. It’s a story about a seeking, loving, holy, and faithful God. God saw David. He saw David’s humility in his obscurity, and He saw David’s arrogance in his prominence. Through everything and despite everything, God loved David, sought David, chose David, and used David. Believers today can be encouraged that God wants to do the same for us. He loves you, is seeking you, is calling you, and wants to use you. The question you must answer is: What will it take for you to become a man or a woman after God’s heart?

 

Dr. Deron J. Biles and his wife, Jaye, have four sons and six grandchildren. Dr. Biles graduated from Howard Payne University in Brownwood in 1989 with a BA in Bible and History; received an MDivBL from Southwestern Seminary in 1992; and a Ph.D. from Southwestern in Old Testament in 1997.

 

Dr. Biles served as a Pastor for 15 years. He is currently the Pastor of Pastor of Sunnyvale FBC. He has also served as Interim Pastor in twelve Churches.

 

Dr. Biles is the author After God’s Heart: Becoming Who God is Seeking. He previously edited The Ministry of a Shepherd, published by Broadman and Holman. He is also the author of After God's Heart: Becoming the Man God is Seeking along with its companion volume entitled, After God’s Heart: Becoming the Man God is Seeking. A Forty-Day Bible Study. He is the co-author of the book, Seminary Education by Extension: Process, Principles, and Practices. In addition, he has written or co-written manuals for Pastor Search Committees, making resumes, Interim Ministry, and Associational ministry. He is currently writing on Church Revitalization.

Dr. Biles previously served as Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Preaching at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He previously served as the Minister/Church Relations Director for the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention before coming to Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in June 2006.

Dr. Biles and his wife reside in Sunnyvale Texas.

Christianity vs Mormonism with Preston Condra

In this Episode of DEFENDING THE FAITH, Dr. Frank Harber interviews guest Preston Condra on Christianity vs Mormonism.

 

Mormons are some of the kindest and nicest people around. Their views on family and morality are similar to Christians. They even call themselves Christians. But are Mormon’s Christian.

 

There are actually giant differences between Mormons and Christians when it comes to how they view God, the Bible, salvation, and other important issues.

 

Preston Condra is the Founder at Sufficient Word Ministries. He has co-authored ten books: "By Which We Are Saved," "I Have Some Good News," "Bearing Fruit or Living Barren," "Papa Let's Talk," "Faith in Difficult Times," God's Will: Read All About It," "Can I Ask You A Question," "Answers: Jesus and the Christian Message," "Asking The Question" training guide, and "Asking The Question" facilitator's guide. He frequently speaks in churches, conferences and appears as a guest on media broadcasts.