Freedom of Speech?

Street evangelism comes with many challenges. Opposition comes in all forms, and unfortunately sometimes it takes the form of an unjust officer or security guard. In my 10+ years of open-air preaching and public evangelism, most of my interaction with police has been positive. My first memory of police confrontation was when a nice lady officer asked me to move because I was too close to a vendor at the Mission Inn during their Christmas festival. I complied, moved 20 feet or so, and had a great night of outreach. Earlier this year I was in Oceanside when a heckler threw an apple core at me and pegged my shoulder. He probably didn’t notice the five officers nearby, having a conversation. The heckler disappeared into the crowd and three officers went looking for him. The slippery perp got away, but I was grateful for the effort of the lawmen who were on my side. All this to say… I like the police, I understand they are good for society. Most of time. As for the other times, it’s good for a street preacher to understand his rights. 

Brad Dacus and the Pacific Justice Institute have a great track record of defending the free speech rights of evangelists. In this episode of Romans Road, Brad gives us a good overview on speech rights. What if someone accuses you of using “hate speech”? Can an officer make you turn off your speaker during your open-air preaching?  What if you get arrested for the “crime” of preaching the gospel? For the answers to these questions and more listen to Romans Road, Free Speech Laws.

Porn in the Church!

Covid-19 has changed our lifestyle. It has driven us online like never before, and many are turning to pornography. Men find comfort in their idols, and throughout human history pornography has been at the top of the idol heap. In this interview with Josh Sazdanoff, Author of, “Blessed Are The Pure: How to Conquer Sexual Sin and Live Victoriously”, you will learn how to break free from the shackles of porn and/or help those around you do the same. Listen to “Porn in the Church!”, the latest episode of Romans Road:

Not Shut Down: The Great Commission

The pandemic is upon us. Schools, businesses and beaches are shutting down. One thing that will not shut down is the Great Commission. I had the opportunity to witness to a Juice Barista (is that what they’re called?) from 6 feet away, and it is now a podcast episode. Stay healthy, but don’t forget our mission to reach the lost! May this episode encourage you to keep your eyes on Jesus Christ.

False Teacher Coronavirus Mayhem!

The Coronavirus is a source of fear and uncertainty for many. As always, false teachers are taking advantage of the fact that many people do not know their bible. Do pastors have the ability to command a virus to flee? Does God promise Christians will be healed of all ailments and problems? Do the blessings of the Lord include guaranteed health, wealth and prosperity? Bill Johnson of the so-called New Apostolic Reformation, along with Kenneth Copeland of the Word of Faith Movement would both say yes; Christians should always be healed and prosper financially. But is that biblical? The short answer is… no. In this episode of Romans Road, Justin Peters exposes the unbiblical nature of these false teachers. The New Apostolic Reformation is growing, and there’s a good chance you will have friends or family associated with this at some point. Be ready to refute the error and pull people from these damaging doctrines. Here’s Romans Road with Justin Peters:

Campus Preacher

See the guy with the white shirt in the middle of the crowd? That’s Keith Darrell, the Campus Preacher. California State University San Marcos.

When you think of the American college campus, what comes to mind? For Keith Darrell, a campus is a mission field. Keith, also known as The Campus Preacher, is a missionary to American universities. He has been open-air preaching at schools across the country for many years. I had the chance to watch and listen a few years back at San Diego State University, and it was inspiring. I saw huge crowds, hard questions from students and good, clear answers from Keith. College preachers often get a well-deserved bad reputation for their anger and heresy. Keith is the opposite of what many students have experienced, he is extremely patient and level headed during his preaching and interaction with students. It is possible to be bold, and (at the same time) full of grace.

A few days ago, my son texted me a photo of a huge crowd with a man in the middle. “Dad, there’s an open-air preacher on campus!” After examining the photo, I texted back, “Dude! That’s Keith Darrell, go listen to him!” My son watched for 30 minutes, and he was encouraged. For Christian students, watching someone stand boldly in the midst of opposition can be a life changing experience. I thank God for biblical open-air preachers. So here you go; be blessed as you listen to my interview with Keith Darrell, The Campus Preacher.

LDS (Mormonism) Pt.2

The “Jesus” of the LDS church is not the Jesus of the Bible.

Part 2 of Bill McKeever's examination of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. In this episode we look at key verses in the Bible as well as the Book of Mormon that can be used when explaining the gospel to Latter Day Saints.

LDS Church pt.1

In this episode of Romans Road, Bill McKeever gives us an overview of the LDS (also known as Mormon) worldview. Bill was never a member of the LDS Church, yet God has used him to reach many in that religious system. How do you talk to a “god in embryo” about the biblical Christ? In this first of a two part series, Bill helps us navigate through the maze of LDS beliefs.

Jeffery Rice

Bible Craftsman Jeffery Rice. check out his work at Post Tenebras Lux.

Jeffery turns bibles into pieces of art.

The attention to detail is amazing.

What exactly is Bible Butter? Listen to the episode below to find out.

If your bible is falling apart, Jeffery Rice can salvage it and make it look amazing. Much more amazing is the salvage job God did on Jeffery’s life. Raised in trailer parks, constantly moving and unable to read, Jeffery’s childhood was an absolute mess. He was kidnapped, then robbed at gunpoint before turning to a life of crime. By all accounts, Jeff’s life was a waste until God stepped in. In this episode, you’ll be amazed by the grace of God in the life of Jeffery Rice. Next, Eddie confronts a “Christian” who’s livin’ in sin. What do you say to someone who claims Christ, yet is having sex outside of marriage? Find out on this episode of Romans Road.