

Stand Up For The Truth Podcast
Stand Up For The Truth Podcast
Addressing Issues & Topics Affecting Christians Across The Nation
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Feb 14, 2025 • 55min
Paul Scharf: The People of the Book – Loving What God Loves
Mary welcomes back Paul Scharf of Friends of Israel Ministry, an organization with over 87 years of support for Israel. On this Valentine’s Day, we talk about loving the things God loves with an everlasting love: Israel. What are some of the Scriptural points that tell us the what and why of God’s care for Israel? Do we ever stop to realize all the ways God has blessed all nations through them, these “People of the Book”? Why does this even matter, and why do many churches not share God’s heart for her, even though as new creatures we should have that love for Israel? We talk about dispensationalism, Gaza, Trump, hostages, Zionism, and more. Paul is a church ministries representative for Friends of Israel based in Columbus, WI, and serving in the Midwest. He speaks regularly about Israel, Bible prophecy and many other topics in churches and Bible conferences all across the Midwest and around the country.
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Feb 13, 2025 • 56min
Julaine Appling: Citizen-Level Governing
Mary welcomes Julaine Appling back to the podcast to talk about citizenry at the local level. With a plethora of headlines of late related to a federal swamp draining of immense proportions, what is going on in the states? While we focus a lot on Wisconsin in these programs, many states have or will have to deal with similar issues. Today we look at how Governor Evers continues to change the landscape here with his attempts to move away from a representative form of government, something every blue state citizen should be concerned about. Then we look at “baby boxes” and this much-needed pro-life move to protect newborns. Also on the docket, “demographic winter” – what it means when a generation chooses pursuit of self to the exclusion of raising the next generation. Finally, a look at 2025 elections, because, those annoying ads are back already! Julaine serves Wisconsin Family Council as president emeritus. Wisconsin Family Council, organized in 1986, is the only organization in Wisconsin dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the natural family. Happy National Marriage Week!
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Feb 12, 2025 • 56min
Replay – Curtis Bowers: The Blessings That Came From The Pandemic
[Original airdate: 2/27/24] Curtis Bowers [Agenda 2: Masters of Deceit (2016), Agenda: Grinding America Down (2010) and Enemies Within the Church (2021)] visits today with guest host Scott Schara. Curtis walks through the history of the deep state, showing what we are experiencing is over 100 years in the making. He then discusses how 5th generation warfare (propaganda) has been used against us under the guise of climate control and population control. We close the show with a call for repentance. Follow Curtis’s work at: Agendaweekly.com

Feb 11, 2025 • 56min
Headline Day: If it’s True, it’s Not New; If it’s New, it’s Not True
Time for more headlines and some follow up from our recent podcasts on occultism. Today Mary addresses some feedback she has had on those programs, particularly regarding occultism in the church, and the responses people have to that, who deserve some solid answers. We look at Bethel, catching up on their occultic antics and how they sell it to an undiscerning church. Shocking as their practices are, Christians around the world think that they merely espouse a higher level of connection with God and their job is to turn around bring it to us mere humans if we would only open up our wallets and enrich their lifestyles. In reality, it is all Gnosticism, and we will summarize that so that whatever is in any particular church, from Yoga to Dominion Theology, knowing what the big picture is can really ramp up our discernment. We take a look at Paula White and her long standing Trump connection. Who is she, and should we care? We take it out with a few headlines. Let’s guard our hearts closely in these times of rampant deception.
Hate the Gnosticism, Love the Gnostic podcast transcript link
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Feb 10, 2025 • 55min
Replay – Patrick Wood: A Technology Reality Check – The New Reality
[From 08/08/23] Patrick Wood of technocracy.news and Mary Danielsen discuss the plot twist that is Artificial Intelligence and how quickly it is creating a new reality on earth. Or is it erasing/rebooting/redefining reality? When we no longer can tell what is from the mind of a human and what is alarmingly fake, we are entering a new phase of existence. AI is replicating itself exponentially mostly thanks to the ground breaking actions of social media, which was just the beginning. And those who are responsible for it’s growth don’t seem to be asking any ethical/moral/philosophical questions about where it’s going. Now that we are addicted to technology, the web has been fully spun.
Patrick has been ahead of the tech curve for many years. As an author, speaker, and economist, he continues to challenge us to think soberly and purposefully about just what it means to live in these times unlike any other in history, largely due to the infrastructure of technology that has been building for many decades.
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Feb 7, 2025 • 55min
Marcia Montenegro: Spellbound – The New Paranormal Normal
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In today’s installment of Stand Up, Mary welcomes Marcia Montenegro to discuss her revised classic, “Spellbound: The Paranormal Seduction of Today’s Kids”. In her book, she gives a wealth of information on each aspect of sorcery and the paranormal, and how parents can discern if their children are dabbling in it. With so many aspects of it, and so much media, it’s impossible to believe that most kids and teens aren’t dabbling in it. We discuss astrology, oujia boards, psychics, spells, and much more. Before becoming a Christian, Marcia was involved for many years in Eastern spiritual beliefs (Hindu and Buddhist), New Age, and Occult practices. She was also a certified, professional astrologer who taught astrology for several years and served as chairperson of the Astrology Board of Examiners (ABE) and President of the Astrological Society in Atlanta, GA. Through her full-time ministry, Christian Answers for the New Age (CANA), Marcia speaks around the country at churches and conferences and on numerous radio broadcasts, internet webcasts, and podcasts. She has articles published in various magazines and written chapters included in books on the New Age and Occult topics.
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Feb 6, 2025 • 55min
Headlines: Money Trails, Corruption, and Swamp Draining
Mary dives into some headlines today that highlight the priorities and challenges of our new administration like nothing else. Trump and Musk have pulled the plug on the gooey, swampy USAID organization that provides funding to multiple countries for such diverse and in some cases, covert activities, such as terrorism, liberal causes, the overthrow of governments, and the corrupt Big Media. Taxpayer money has always been earmarked for overseas government aid, some of which, such as aid to Israel, actually is in our best security interests. But the average American, even before pulling the voting lever in November, truly had no idea that this was even taking place. We also look at the proposal for the US to take over Gaza, leveling the current decimated landscape, and giving Gazans a new start. With all that going on, we see that someone has put their foot on the gas pedal to make American’s lives better – yet the march to globalism goes on outside our borders, fulfilling Bible prophecy. Email Mary with your feedback!
Buckle up. Here are today’s topics:
Trump’s Gaza Riviera Proposal
Trump proposed transforming the war-torn Gaza Strip into a “Riviera” for economic development.
His plan includes U.S. control over Gaza, clearing unexploded bombs, leveling the area, and building jobs and housing.
International reactions:
Turkey: Called the idea “unacceptable.”
France: Warned of regional destabilization.
China, Russia, Spain, UK: Support a two-state solution.
Challenges highlighted by Lt. Col. Robert Maginnis:
Forcibly removing Gazans could be labeled ethnic cleansing.
Egypt and Jordan unlikely to accept 2 million refugees.
Increased Palestinian grievance could fuel unrest in the U.S.
Hamas is not yet destroyed, making rebuilding impossible.
Speculation that Trump’s proposal is more about drawing attention to the issue.
Zelenskyy Wants Nukes or NATO
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy suggests Ukraine should regain nuclear arms if NATO membership is off the table.
Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg dismissed this possibility as “slim to none.”
Reminder: Ukraine gave up nuclear weapons in 1994 in exchange for sovereignty guarantees, which Russia later violated.
The war in Ukraine has entered its third year, with prolonged U.S. financial aid.
USAID Controversy – Trump and Musk Targeting Foreign Aid
Drastic changes to USAID (U.S. Agency for International Development):
Dozens of officials placed on leave.
Thousands of contractors laid off.
Freeze on billions in foreign aid.
Historical background:
Established in 1961 by JFK during the Cold War.
Critics argue USAID promotes a liberal agenda and funds globalist causes.
Major spending highlights:
$40 billion spent in foreign aid in 2023.
Controversial allocations:
$68 million to the World Economic Forum.
$10 million for green transportation in Georgia.
$20 million for a Sesame Street show in Iraq.
$2 million for LGBT activism in Guatemala.
Trump’s crackdown:
Musk’s DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) aims to cut USAID spending.
“Resign via email” policy implemented for federal workers refusing to return to the office.
USAID absorbed into the State Department, marking a major shift.
USAID’s Role in Election Interference & Censorship
Revelations of USAID funding political manipulation:
Funded revolutions in Ukraine, Georgia, Lebanon, Kyrgyzstan.
Over $9 million funneled to terrorist groups in Syria.
Supported censorship through the Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening.
Helped pass laws to censor speech worldwide.
USAID’s role in the COVID-19 pandemic:
Funded gain-of-function research in Wuhan.
Media Corruption & USAID Funding
Major media outlets receiving U.S. government money:
Politico: $34.3 million from USAID.
Associated Press: $19.5 million.
New York Times: $26.9 million from the U.S. government.
Reuters: $9 million for social engineering defense.
Trump admin cutting off media funding.
Politico employees missed a pay period due to funding issues.
Dismantling of USAID – A Blow to Globalism
USAID described as a “globalist transmission belt”.
Facilitated globalist projects promoting liberal democracy, market economies, and human rights.
Eliminating USAID weakens U.S. involvement in globalist agenda.
Musk warns: This is the only opportunity to regain government control.
Total Information Warfare – Controlling Public Perception
Retired Dutch Major General Frank van Kappen confirms:
Governments and media manipulate facts to impose reality.
Social engineering dictates behavior and controls narratives.
Big Tech’s AI obsession:
Silicon Valley is working toward an “artificial god”.
Transhumanist goals include overcoming aging and surpassing human limitations.
Antichrist system?:
The world is ripe for the rise of a global leader due to misplaced hope in technology and politics.
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Feb 5, 2025 • 55min
Replay – Carl Kerby: The American Church; Worldviews, Inc; Some Assembly Required
[Original airdate: 2/13/24] Mary Danielsen chats with Carl Kerby about the American Church, in particular when it comes to worldviews. Every human has one, and they largely revolve around such weighty issues as, what is reality? What is a person? What happens when we die? What is the nature of right and wrong? Philosophers have undertaken the answers to those questions for centuries, and its safe to say everyone has grappled with these at some point. But in the church, the notion of “worldview” becomes much more narrow – and looking into the worldview of those who shepherd God’s flock can be, in this age, a bit disappointing. What are the factors that determine a Christian worldview and whether those who lead God’s people get it right, ie, live by every word? Pastors may not be responsible for the sins of a culture, but they do have the responsibility to lead God’s people via truth that is not subjective. Download their free app – click here.

Feb 4, 2025 • 55min
Chris Quintana: Ecclesiastes – The Preacher, the Congregation, and the Lesson
Mary welcomes back Chris Quintana, pastor, student of the Bible, lover of truth. Chris has a way of gleaning great truths from the Scriptures. Today we take a look at the book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon’s salute to vanity based on his long experiences and the rewards life offers. Something about this book will strike first time readers as not only unique in the canon, but sometimes confusing in a paradoxical way. Why should we read it? Who was Solomon and what were some of his ups and downs, the lessons he gained? We will look at the themes, the wisdom, and some of the pivotal verses. As much as Ecclesiastes can send a chill wind through our bones, Solomon’s directness and honest exhortations are really what the church needs more of in these wishy washy times.
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Feb 3, 2025 • 57min
Jeremy Lundgren: Faith, College, and Finding Your Path
In today’s Stand Up for the Truth, Dave Wager and Jeremy Lundgren, president of Nicolet Bible Institute, discuss the impact of higher education on young people’s faith and direction. Lundgren shares his journey from studying construction to earning a Ph.D. in theology, emphasizing that education isn’t just about career paths but personal growth and faith formation. They challenge the fear of “wasting time” in college, encouraging students to focus on learning, responsibility, and trusting God’s guidance. Whether choosing a Christian or secular school, they stress the importance of knowing why you believe what you believe and surrounding yourself with mentors who will strengthen your faith.
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