Episodes

Mary welcomes back David Bowen to talk about the Road to Emmaus, that beautiful account that took place the afternoon of Resurrection Sunday. There are 89 verses about Holy Week in the Gospels, nearly a third. It's almost as though everything else in the gospels is merely an introduction to the main event! We will look at those 2 disciples, returning home after a grueling week in Jerusalem of crowds and events - Passover, the trial of Jesus, the crucifixion, the resurrection. What to make of it ...

Tim and Mary discuss the newsworthy items of the day, at least from a media point of view. It's always been a bit of a grab bag because there are always things going on behind the scenes that don't seem to warrant further inspection by those who curate our news. At least in the days of constant feeds, some of them leak out. Today we look at the Iran talks, and try to parse out who the players are. Antisemitism continues on in public events, in this case, an event at Princeton. Who will ensure th...

Mary welcomes back historian William Federer to talk about the unthinkable: the encroachment of Islam in America - in alarming ways. In 2006, Keith Ellison became the first Muslim elected to Congress. He swore his oath on the Qua'ran. Today in Texas, two Islamic lawmakers are leading the Pakistainification of the Lone Star State. How Islam is affecting our world here in 2025 is every bit as important as it was back in the 7th century. Cities like Pflugerville, Plano, and Sugarland Texas are find...

In this solo NEW episode of Stand Up for the Truth, guest host Dave Wager turns our focus to the timeless wisdom of Psalm 37. Dave walks through the full chapter, emphasizing five clear alternatives to worry: trust in the Lord, delight in Him, commit your actions to Him, be still in His presence, and turn from anger. Drawing from both Scripture and personal experiences, Dave explains how these practices offer practical hope in a culture plagued with anxiety and fear. Psalm 37 reminds us that fre...

Mary chats with Q90's very own Terra Koslowski on human trafficking, the trading in humans by those who themselves are slaves to human lust and greed. Whereas as a culture, we lived according to the maxim of loving people and using things, the trafficking and porn industry survives by using humans and loving things. Terra has been a committed educator, advocate, and trainer in the fight against human trafficking for over 20 years. In 2010, Terra founded “Stop the Traffick: Make Some Noise,” an a...

Today Mary welcomes Dr. Tim Chaffey to discuss the controversial Hebrew Roots Movement. Far from simply trying to understand the Jewish roots of the Bible, this movement seeks to answer the question about what happens when Gentiles and Jews get saved: do Gentiles become Jews? For centuries, the people of God were Jews, with the exception of some Gentiles who came to faith in the God of Israel. The early church consisted mostly of Jewish believers in Jesus, but when the gospel went to the Gentile...

On today's program, Tim and Mary Danielsen look at a handful of the signs, or indicators, that we are in those days of the labor pains on earth. When Jesus spoke of the signs in the earth, He said to watch for natural signs as the "beginning of labor pains". I guess the one thing we all want to know of course, is, how close are we - when do things point to the middle of pains? When it comes to watching on the part of the church, it seems they are looking for more drama because the majority are N...

Mary welcomes Avery Foley from Answers in Genesis about parenting in these times. With so many parenting styles over the decades, and home-school curricula, parents need to be not just intentional but also measure everything by the Word. We talk about the big issues of the day - are children mature enough to understand them? There was a time not only did these cultural issues remain hidden from children's eyes, but the children were also allowed to fully experience childhood free from the knowle...

Mary chats with Pastor Andy Woods of Sugarland Bible Church about some fascinating topics on the radar for believers. First we discuss Trump's energetic agenda to pull the plug on Columbia's massive federal aid package, and the courage it takes to tell them "no more!" when it comes to their antisemitic agenda. Will other institutions of higher learning feel the pinch on that as well? Then we talk about the questionnaires Trump is sending out to the UN to force the humanitarian agencies to disclo...

Mary welcomes back Creation Scientist/Apologist Russ Miller to talk about a variety of topics. What is science? And is there a difference between true science and Darwinian conjecture? Those who worship at the altar of man's knowledge are becoming more and more vocal toward Christians who say that without God there IS no science; and yet they believe that Christianity is merely blind faith. Many great men of faith throughout the centuries were those who made the greatest discoveries to benefit m...

Tim and Mary Danielsen take on some headlines as we go around the world in 55 minutes. We update the listener on the Wisconsin election and what that means for the nation. Then we talk about the populist movement in Europe that has the attention of Trump and Musk. Regarding Europe, Daniel 2 contains one of the most interesting prophecies of all time - a large metallic man representing the significant kingdoms of the world leading up to the return of Christ. Now, who wouldn't want to know such th...

PASTOR CLAUDE STAUFFER Mary welcomes back Pastor Claude Stauffer of Calvary Chapel Amityville, NY to talk about his latest book, "Your Greatest Patriotic Duty". Our discussion covers a variety of topics from voting, to political polarization, to evangelism to revival. Christians often disengage from the election process, stating that the lesser of two evils in candidates is no choice at all. When it comes to matters of conscience, Christians vary widely and voting is probably at the top of their...

In this episode of Stand Up For The Truth, host Dave Wager welcomes Ivy Bledsoe, an equine-assisted learning facilitator working with North Star Equine Assisted Learning in Langlade County, Wisconsin. Ivy shares how her work with horses helps children and adults develop relational and emotional skills by connecting with God’s creation. The conversation explores the symbolic and spiritual significance of horses, drawing parallels between how horses guide and how God guides us, referencing Isaiah ...

Mary welcomes back apologist J. Warner Wallace with the release of his latest book, "Case Files: Murder and Meaning". He and his son Jimmy have written a graphic novel for young adults that is a feast for the eyes, yet explores the deeper questions that shape our lives. J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker and best-selling author. He continues to consult on cold-case investigations while serving as a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center fo...

In the first half of today's podcast, Mary chats with Dr. Ted Baehr, long-time authority on the media and the importance of having standards and guardrails in place to ensure that our kids are mentally and emotionally equipped to live as spiritually and socially healthy adults. Unfortunately, many Christian parents also partake in morally bankrupt, dark media that affects their walk with Christ and their day to day family life. Should families be arguing daily about their kids' time on smart dev...

Today on SUFTT, for the first half hour, we welcome pro-life lobbyist Sue Liebel from Susan B Anthony Pro Life America. We will be looking at the April 1 election in Wisconsin and it's wide-ranging affect on all the states, due to the contest between conservative Brad Schimel and pro-abortion candidate Susan Crawford. Back in 2023, the state judiciary veered left with the defeat of conservative Daniel Kelly. This election as well, no less important for the complexion of the Wisconsin court, will...

On this episode of Stand Up for the Truth, Dave Wager welcomes longtime friend Mike Gallo to share a deeply personal conversation about the spiritual lessons learned through cancer. Both men have experienced cancer up close—Mike as a survivor and Dave as the spouse of one. They reflect on the emotional toll cancer takes not only on the patient but also on loved ones, and how these intense moments of uncertainty can become some of the most spiritually rich times of life. Mike shares how his cance...

In this installment of today's podcast, Mary chats with retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel Robert Maginnis about his book, "Preparing for World War III". Robert graduated from the U.S. Military Academy, the Naval Postgraduate School, the Command & General Staff College, the Defense Language School and the Army War College’s strategy course. He is an Airborne-Ranger infantry officer with service in four infantry divisions on three continents. So many accomplishments, far too numerous to list here...

Mary welcomes back Patrick Wood today, AI expert and a researcher's researcher. Patrick knew what the Trilateral Commission and Club of Rome were before most any of us and has closely followed the trail of the globalist's dreams of an automated world ever since. His knowledge of technocracy is second to none. Today we talk about AI as a playground, a control system, and an endgame not unlike what we read about in Revelation 13. The promise of AI in the 1950s was simply "intelligent machines", bu...

Note: We had some audio issues on the original file, apologies for any broken downloads. Time to break out some headlines once again. Some might wonder why we do headline programs on Stand Up, and the answer is straightforward: Jesus tells us in Matthew 16:2-3 “But He answered and said to them, ‘When it is evening you say, “It will be fair weather for the sky is red,” and in the morning, “there will be a storm today for the sky is red and threatening. Do you know how to discern the appearance of...

Mike Jewell Stand Up For The Truth returns today - Host Dave Wager and guest Mike Jewell, founder of Family Connect of Wisconsin. Mike shares his passion for supporting vulnerable children, particularly those in the foster care system or facing neglect. He explains how his organization connects churches, nonprofits, social services, and community members to provide practical and emotional support to families in crisis. The discussion highlights the importance of the Church stepping up to meet th...

Today’s podcast features Crash Connell in conversation with Jay Rudolph, host and creator of "The Plumb Line." Jay is known for his deep dives into faith, culture, and biblical truth, and this episode is no exception. Together, they tackle the pressing issues of our time through the lens of God’s Word, challenging listeners to discern truth in a world of shifting narratives. From media deception to the spiritual battles we face daily, Jay shares insights from his journey and what led him to crea...