http://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshakerNo-holds-barred Christian commentary on current events and culture. Topics include politics, entertainment, religion, media and social issues. Each week, we'll confront the issues that are defining our culture and our world, the controversial topics that challenge the faith of every Christian believer ... creation/evolution, abortion, promiscuity, persecution, immigration, patriotism and more. Add your spice to the mix!enCopyright Mark Davis (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 05:00:00 GMTWed, 21 Nov 2012 15:30:00 GMTChristianityBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/075a6a63-49ba-4d0d-a96c-3b456dc26507_saltshaker_pic_jpg_flipped.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshakerNo-holds-barred Christian commentary on current events and culture. Topics include politics, entertainment, religion, media and social issues. Each week, we'll confront the issues that are defining our culture and our world, the controversial topics that challenge the faith of every Christian believer ... creation/evolution, abortion, promiscuity, persecution, immigration, patriotism and more. Add your spice to the mix!feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comchristianity,bible,god,jesus,christian,spirituality,evolution,genesis,persecution,prayersaltshakernoNo-holds-barred Christian commentary on current events and culture. Topics include politics, entertainment, religion, media and social issues. Each week, we'episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2012/11/21/what-are-you-thankful-for-to-whom-are-you-thankfulHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2012/11/21/what-are-you-thankful-for-to-whom-are-you-thankful/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2012/11/21/what-are-you-thankful-for-to-whom-are-you-thankfulWed, 21 Nov 2012 15:30:00 GMTWhat are you thankful for? To Whom are you thankful? Today's segment will focus on the reasons we are thankful, and to Whom we express our thanks. We will look at the history of Thanksgiving in America (the New World) to uncover the roots of this holiday. We will compare the Thanksgiving of history with the Thanksgiving of today. We'll see that modern Thanksgiving has run "afowl" of its predecessor's tradition ... in more ways than one. For background, we will refer to the history of Thanksgiving as outlined by the History Channel: http://www.history.com/topics/thanksgiving For an editorial opinion, we will also refer to this blog from Charmaine T. Davis: http://www.charmainetdavis.blogspot.com/2012/11/its-not-turkey-day-its-thanksgiving-day.html Join us on the Saltshaker! 00:31:00saltshakernoThanksgiving,history,America,turkey,PilgrimsToday's segment will focus on the reasons we are thankful, and to Whom we express our thanks. We will look at the history of Thanksgiving in America (the Newhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2012/11/14/life-is-the-right-choiceSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2012/11/14/life-is-the-right-choice/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2012/11/14/life-is-the-right-choiceWed, 14 Nov 2012 15:00:00 GMTLife is the right choice In the beginning, God told His created creatures to "be fruitful and multiply." In fact, all of creation was teeming with life. He never took back His command and His desire for life to flourish on the Earth. Why do we resist? Why do we constantly seek to choke out the life that He has instilled in Creation? On today's show, we will wrestle with this question as we come to terms with the number of lives that have been snuffed out over the last 40 years. We will read about the blessing of life and the curse of death. We will learn how we should truly repent of the evils of abortion, which we cloak in softer terms such as "choice" and "womens' reproductive rights." Passages we will read today include: Genesis 1:1-2:3 Psalms 127:3-128:6 II Corinthians 6:14-7:1 II Corinthians 7:9-10 For further reading, you will find a refreshing perspective on the question of "to have or not to have kids" here: http://charmainetdavis.blogspot.com/2012/09/how-many-children-should-i-have.html, for a refreshing perspective on the question of life. Join us on the Saltshaker! 00:30:00saltshakernolife,Bible,abortion,Jesus,GenesisIn the beginning, God told His created creatures to "be fruitful and multiply." In fact, all of creation was teeming with life. He never took back His commanhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2012/11/12/encouragementSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2012/11/12/encouragement/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2012/11/12/encouragementMon, 12 Nov 2012 15:00:00 GMTEncouragement Today's show will focus on encouragement. What are you suffering from today? What are your fears or doubts? What challenges or obstacles are filling you with trepidation and dread? We all have those. I have mine; you have yours. Despite what the humanistic world tells us, our strength is not in ourselves, but in the Lord. So I want to encourage you today with His word. To do so, I will read from the Bible, I Peter chapters 4 & 5, as well as II Corinthians 4 & 5. I will also pray for those who are suffering and need encouragement. Feel free to join our chat room or call in to the show. 00:32:00saltshakernoencouragement,Christianity,Bible,suffering,hopeToday's show will focus on encouragement. What are you suffering from today? What are your fears or doubts? What challenges or obstacles are filling you withhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2012/11/10/what-is-the-future-of-conservatismPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2012/11/10/what-is-the-future-of-conservatism/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2012/11/10/what-is-the-future-of-conservatismSat, 10 Nov 2012 15:00:00 GMTWhat is the future of conservatism?Now that America has chosen Barack Obama for a second time as its President, what is the future of conservatism? What happens to these conservative ideals: Life Immigration/ citizenship Marriage & family Religious liberty Rule of law - american law Personal accountability vs dependency Spending Tax reform Other questions: Why did 14 million fewer voters turn out? Why did Romney get 2 million fewer votes than mccain? How did millions of voters say yes to legal marijuana? Who are the future leaders of the GOP? What happens to the Tea party? What happens to conservative talk radio? What happens to conservatism as a movement? Did we hear the democrats contemplate a compromise of their ideals when bush won in 2000 & 2004? 00:31:00saltshakernoconvervatism,politics,election 2012,Obama,liberalismNow that America has chosen Barack Obama for a second time as its President, what is the future of conservatism? What happens to these conservative ideals: Lifhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2011/02/04/open-prayer-timeSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2011/02/04/open-prayer-time/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2011/02/04/open-prayer-timeFri, 04 Feb 2011 16:00:00 GMTOpen Prayer TimeOur focus today will be on Psalm 94 and on the persecuted church around the world. We will pray specifically for the persecuted and imprisoned in Iran, Eritrea, Pakistan and Egypt. You're also welcome to call in today and we will pray with you and for you during the show. 00:31:00saltshakernoprayer,God,Jesus,persecution,EgyptOur focus today will be on Psalm 94 and on the persecuted church around the world. We will pray specifically for the persecuted and imprisoned in Iran, Eritrea,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2011/01/28/open-prayer-timeSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2011/01/28/open-prayer-time/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2011/01/28/open-prayer-timeFri, 28 Jan 2011 16:00:00 GMTOpen Prayer TimeCall in today with your problems, pains and petitions and we will pray with you and for you during the show.00:31:00saltshakernoprayer,God,Jesus,Bible,helpCall in today with your problems, pains and petitions and we will pray with you and for you during the show.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2010/12/30/saltshaker-liveSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2010/12/30/saltshaker-live/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2010/12/30/saltshaker-liveThu, 30 Dec 2010 16:00:00 GMTIn the beginning, God...How did life begin? How did we get here? Did we arrive, or did we arise? And when? How old is the universe? How old is the earth? Does it really matter what we believe about origins? What does the Bible say?01:02:00saltshakernoOrigins,God,Creation,Genesis,EvolutionHow did life begin? How did we get here? Did we arrive, or did we arise? And when? How old is the universe? How old is the earth? Does it really matter what wehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2010/12/23/saltshaker-liveSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2010/12/23/saltshaker-live/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2010/12/23/saltshaker-liveThu, 23 Dec 2010 16:00:00 GMTWhy Does Christmas Matter?Why does Christmas matter? The short answer is: Because Christ matters. We'll explore this topic in more detail in this segment of the Saltshaker ... spicing up the airwaves with the truth of God's word and the voice of His people.01:00:00saltshakernoChristmas,Jesus,God,Bible,SpiritualityWhy does Christmas matter? The short answer is: Because Christ matters. We'll explore this topic in more detail in this segment of the Saltshaker ... spicing uhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2010/12/16/saltshaker-liveSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2010/12/16/saltshaker-live/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2010/12/16/saltshaker-liveThu, 16 Dec 2010 16:00:00 GMTThe Nature of ManThe tendency in Western culture is to define man as inherently good. Is this what the Bible says? If man is inherently good, why does he need God? Why does he commit perpetual crimes and atrocities? How does this change the message of Jesus? Did Jesus simply come to remind man of his inherent goodness? And finally, what does the Bible say about the nature of man? We'll examine these and other questions on today's Saltshaker show.01:02:00saltshakernoChristian,Jesus,God,Bible,SpiritualityThe tendency in Western culture is to define man as inherently good. Is this what the Bible says? If man is inherently good, why does he need God? Why does he chttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2010/12/09/saltshaker-liveSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2010/12/09/saltshaker-live/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2010/12/09/saltshaker-liveThu, 09 Dec 2010 16:00:00 GMTSaltIn the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 5, Jesus tells His disciples that they are the "salt of the earth." He then goes on to describe the ways that His disciples are to purify, pacify and persevere as they walk in His footsteps. In this week's show, we'll examine what it means to be "salt" in today's world. What are the challenges to the Christian believer? What are the risks? And are we willing to confront them as followers of Christ? This week's show is certain to be a time of reflection, conviction and renewal.01:02:00saltshakernoChristian,Jesus,God,Bible,SpiritualityIn the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 5, Jesus tells His disciples that they are the "salt of the earth." He then goes on to describe the ways that His disciples arhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2010/11/18/saltshaker-liveSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2010/11/18/saltshaker-live/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2010/11/18/saltshaker-liveThu, 18 Nov 2010 16:00:00 GMTPersecution of Christians in the Modern Age - Part 2Christian persecution is often thought of as being a tragedy of the past, when missionaries faced peril of life and limb as they spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to foreign lands. Ironically, it is more dangerous to be a Christian today than ever before -- and you don't even have to be a missionary. In the past century alone, more Christians were murdered for their faith than in any other century in human history, an estimated 200 million. Full-blown persecution, including rape, murder and oppression, continues today in countries around the world -- but you won't hear much about it in the mainstream media, which is either afraid of what it might find or not disturbed enough to care. In this week's show, we'll continue our discussion from last week's show concerning persecution of Christians around the world. We'll focus on Christians who risk their lives every day, simply due to their faith, focusing on the countries of Egypt, Afghanistan and Iraq. We'll also share an eye-opening and alarming trend of Christian persecution in America.01:02:00saltshakernoChristian,Jesus,God,Bible,SpiritualityChristian persecution is often thought of as being a tragedy of the past, when missionaries faced peril of life and limb as they spread the gospel of Jesus Chrihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2010/11/11/saltshaker-liveChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2010/11/11/saltshaker-live/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2010/11/11/saltshaker-liveThu, 11 Nov 2010 16:00:00 GMTPersecution of Christians in the Modern AgeChristian persecution is often thought of as being a tragedy of the past, when missionaries faced peril of life and limb as they spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to foreign lands. Ironically, it is more dangerous to be a Christian today than ever before -- and you don't even have to be a missionary. In the past century alone, more Christians were murdered for their faith than in any other century in human history, an estimated 200 million. Full-blown persecution, including rape, murder and oppression, continues today in countries around the world -- but you won't hear much about it in the mainstream media, which is either afraid of what it might find or not disturbed enough to care. In this week's show, we'll take a closer look at the persecution of Christians in the modern age. We'll focus on Christians who risk their lives every day, simply due to their faith, in the countries of Indonesia, Iraq, Pakistan and Russia. 01:34:00saltshakernoChristianity,Jesus,God,persecution,tribulationChristian persecution is often thought of as being a tragedy of the past, when missionaries faced peril of life and limb as they spread the gospel of Jesus Chrihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2010/11/04/the-myth-of-raceChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2010/11/04/the-myth-of-race/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2010/11/04/the-myth-of-raceThu, 04 Nov 2010 15:00:00 GMTThe Myth of "Race"We'll discuss the controversy and myth of "race," an evolutionary concept that has been used to categorize, divide, marginalize and oppress different people groups for generations. We'll explore the following important questions: + What is the origin of the concept of "race?" + How has "race" been used for hatred in history? + Is there any meaning to the word "race?" + Are there truly different "races" of people? + How should Christians address the controversial topics of "race," "interracial" marriage and other sensitive issues? + What does the Bible say? 01:00:00saltshakernorace,evolution,bible,Christian,interracialWe'll discuss the controversy and myth of "race," an evolutionary concept that has been used to categorize, divide, marginalize and oppress different people grohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2010/10/28/halloween-whats-a-christian-to-doSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2010/10/28/halloween-whats-a-christian-to-do/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saltshaker/2010/10/28/halloween-whats-a-christian-to-doThu, 28 Oct 2010 15:00:00 GMTHalloween: What's a Christian to do?This year, an estimated 148 million people will celebrate Halloween in the US, each of them spending an average of $66 on candy, costumes and decorations, according to the National Retail Federation. The number planning to participate has risen from 33% of consumers in 2009 to 40% in 2010. All told, Halloween sales are expected to reach nearly $6 billion -- a staggering amount, but still paltry compared to the $460 billion Christmas takes in. As growing sales indicate, Halloween has taken on greater prominence in the American culture. Retail stores dedicate entire aisles to the holiday, some erecting displays as early as June or July. We also see people decorating earlier in the year, with yards and porches donning everything from straw bails to jack-o-lanterns a month or more ahead of time. The growth in Halloween's popularity poses a challenge for the Christian: what do you do with this supposed "holiday?" Is Halloween a holiday, or "holy day," or is it a "hands-off" day? As John Macarthur, a well-known Christian preacher, writes, “Many Christians refuse to participate in Halloween. Some are wary of its pagan origins; others of its dark, ghoulish imagery; still others are concerned for the safety of their children. But other Christians choose to partake of the festivities, whether participating in school activities, neighborhood trick-or-treating, or a Halloween alternative at their church. “The question is, how should Christians respond to Halloween? Is it irresponsible for parents to let their children trick-or-treat? What about Christians who refuse any kind of celebration during the season--are they overreacting?” (http://www.gty.org/Resources/Articles/A123_Christians-and-Halloween) And finally, what does the Bible say, if anything, about how the Christian should approach this spooky pastime? We'll explore these issues, and more, in this Saltshaker episode.01:00:00saltshakernohalloween,christianity,church,all saints day,BibleThis year, an estimated 148 million people will celebrate Halloween in the US, each of them spending an average of $66 on candy, costumes and decorations, accor