#375: Pandora’s Box Opens in Europe
Der Spiegel recently published a piece titled “Europeans Debate Nuclear Self-Defense After Trump Win.” Donald Trump continues to undermine NATO, which has been Europe’s main source of defense. He has also encouraged America’s allies to seek their own nuclear deterrent so they don't have to rely on the United States. As Europe sees the American defense umbrella fold up, what can we expect to see with the rise of a European superpower? Stephen Flurry discusses this and more on today’s Trumpet Daily Radio Show.
#374: God’s Work Needs You!
Throughout the Apostle Paul’s first-century writings, he referred to various individuals who helped God’s Work. Though the Work started out small, Paul knew that it would require more laborers to help spread the message. The same is true for God’s Church today. Herbert W. Armstrong knew that as the Work grew, he couldn’t fulfill all the responsibilities—he needed help. On today’s program, Stephen Flurry explains how each individual plays a critical role in helping deliver this message to the world.
#373: The Obama Doctrine—It Won the Nobel Peace Prize, but Lost the Peace
Barack Obama was two weeks into his presidency when nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. He went on to receive the award less than a year later—not for anything he had done, but for what he had promised to do. Seven years after he accepted that award, the world couldn’t be further from the peace everyone hoped for. On today’s show, Stephen Flurry looks at the Obama Doctrine’s impact on stability and peace around the globe.
#372: The Prophesied Reconfiguration of Europe
Italy is one of the core nations of the European Union project. This week, however, its citizens rejected constitutional reforms from its pro-EU Prime Minister Matteo Renzi. The referendum has shaken Europe. The EU appears to be fracturing, but Bible prophecy says that a core group of European nations will bind together to form the final resurrection of the Holy Roman Empire. On today’s show, Stephen Flurry revisits some of the most troubling trends in Europe today and explains how they are leading to the fulfilment of Bible prophecy.
#371: How Easy It Is to Be Seduced by Words
In the first century a.d., the Apostle Paul warned the Church in Corinth to beware religious deception. “For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which have not accepted, ye might well bear with him” (2 Corinthians 11:4). Paul was addressing a major problem in this congregation: The members were giving their ears to false ministers and to heresies. On today’s program, Stephen Flurry briefly examines that first-century history and then explains how these same problems impacted God’s Church in this end time.
#370: Europe’s Zombie Catholics
There is the perception that Catholicism in Europe is passé. Record-low church attendance is just one sign of Europe’s shift toward progressivism and secularism. But the recent nomination in France of François Fillon, a staunch Catholic, shows Catholicism in Europe is not dead. In fact, as guest host Brad Macdonald explains on today’s program, Europe may be about to experience a Catholic renaissance.
#369: The Deaths of Castro, Mozart, Mario and Tosca
On today’s Trumpet Daily Radio Show, Stephen Flurry covers a range of topics, including Fidel Castro’s funeral hearse breaking down, the failure of the criminal justice system in Washington D.C., the anniversary of Mozart’s death, and a musical treat from Puccini’s famous opera Tosca.
#368: The Militarization of Europe and Donald Trump’s Carrier Shakedown
Due to the election of Donald Trump in the United States, Europe is beginning to view itself as the last defender of Western values. If Europe is going to step up as the protector of Western ideals, then it’s going to need a united military. Talk is turning into concrete action as Europe’s leaders continue to push ahead with the goal of forming the world’s newest superpower. Bible prophecy says that Germany will be at the helm of this rising power. Listen to Stephen Flurry discuss this on today’s Trumpet Daily Radio Show.
#367: Why America Has Won Its Last War
Since the victory of World War ii, the United States has been involved in numerous military campaigns around the globe—from Korea to Vietnam to Iraq. But in every theater America has fought in since the last world war, it has failed to achieve its overall objective. The United States has the most powerful military in history—and yet, the losses keep piling up. Why? Bible prophecy has the answer. Listen to Stephen Flurry discuss this and more on today’s Trumpet Daily Radio Show.
#366: America’s Generals: Why They Keep Losing
During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump harshly criticized America’s war against terrorism, even saying the United States generals leading the war effort “haven’t done the job.” In an article for Real Clear World, titled “The Swamp of War,” Andrew Bacevich wrote that Mr. Trump may be on to something. Why aren’t America’s generals winning these battles? Stephen Flurry discusses what Bible prophecy says about America’s military losses on today’s Trumpet Daily Radio Show.