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Jill Martin Rische is Dr. Walter Martin's eldest daughter and co-Director, along with her husband Kevin, of Religious Information Network, an umbrella non-profit that includes Walter Martin Ministries (waltermartin.com). Dr. Walter Martin is known as the founder of Christian Research Institute and the Bible Answer Man radio program. He is also the author of numerous books, including his 45 year bestseller, The Kingdom of the Cults. In 2008, Thomas Nelson released The Kingdom of the Occult, a project Walter Martin had hoped to complete during his lifetime. This 754 page reference work is co-authored by Jill Martin Rische and Kurt Van Gorden, Dr. Martin's longtime researcher and friend. Dr. Martin has an extensive audio library of teachings on Mormonism, Jehovah's Witnesses, Scientology, the Occult, Spiritism, the New Age, Buddhism, Eastern Religions, Baha'i, Islam, Unification, and many more--all available at waltermartin.com. There is also a free Listening Library with new audios added every month. Walter Martin Ministries provides answers to those searching for spiritual direction in their lives. (Many thanks to Dwayna Litz, founder and director of Lighting the Way Worldwide, for her song, "Higher Power." Excerpt from Ocean Eyes, Saltwater Room by Owl City)

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Walter Martin defends Christianity against Mormon doctrines and gives Mormons a chance to argue for their beliefs, including the revelation of polygamy and the character of Joseph Smith Jr. Also addressed is the doctrine of the Trinity and... more

We have a two-fold calling: to tell people about the love and sacrifice of Jesus, and to defend Him. Jude 3 tells us to be "set for the defense of faith"--it is not enough to talk of His love, we must give people answers, reasons for our faith.... more

Predestination is often a topic of heated debate, generating "a great deal of heat and very little light" as Walter Martin used to say. Tonight, the Original Bible Answer Man takes a closer look at the biblical mystery that so often leads to... more

One of Walter Martin's favorite things to do was to teach his Bible Class every Sunday, and though he traveled three days a week as part of his ministry, he always made it a point to be back for his class on Sunday morning. Tonight,... more

Walter Martin taught that,"The truth of the resurrection is validated by whether or not a person has an encounter with the risen Christ." It is a personal encounter with the living Savior, JesusChrist, that transforms lives. People often... more

Tonight, Walter Martin defends the identity of Jesus Christ and the biblical and historic definition of Christianity.

Does mind manipulation exist? Can seminars, materials, books, and even television shows produce mental and spiritual transformation?The Bible says there is no transformation apart from Jesus Christ and there is no hope without... more

Walter Martin examines 1 Corinthians 12 in detail, tonight, on Night Watch.

Tonight, Walter Martin talks about the problem of legalism in the Church and the importance of protecting the simple truth of the Gospel.

Is Astrology--the study of the stars--a science? Does it have the power to influence our lives and the lives of others? What exactly is the Zodiac and should Christians be interested in it? Walter Martin examines the ancient, occultic roots... more
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