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Radio Talk Show Comes to Wichita

From the D.O.M.: Pat Bullock
Saturday, January 1, 2005

You say, "What is so unusual about that?" This radio talk show, named "Answering the Call," is from a biblical world-view. It is on a secular station, KNSS 1330 AM, from 8:00-9:00 p.m. each Sunday evening. Two Wichita pastors will host it, Pastor Terry Fox of Immanuel Baptist Church and Pastor Joe Wright of Central Christian Church. They will discuss subjects relating to our everyday lives. They have already debated a lesbian couple concerning same-sex marriages. They are seeking to have the leader of the ACLU on as a guest. They will have Senator Sam Brownback, Rep. Todd Tiahrt, and several governors from across the nation have agreed to be guests. Randy Travis and Ricky Skaggs are also scheduled to be guests. It is a time when a biblical worldview is heard from.

You may ask the question, "Is it appropriate for religious leaders to speak out on political and moral issues that effect the laws of our nation?" I will attempt to address that issue. Jesus said, "I tell you, don't resist an evildoer. On the contrary, if anyone slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also." (Matt.5:39) [HCSB] Does that mean we never respond or defend ourselves? The only answer can be a biblical one. What DID Jesus DO?

  1. He responded and defended the name and standards of a holy God. Whenever God was defamed and His character misrepresented, Jesus did not turn the other cheek! Israel's religious leaders misled the people and gave a picture of a hateful God. Jesus said to them, "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You lock up the kingdom of heaven from people. For you don't go in, and you don't allow those entering to go in…Snakes! Brood of vipers! How can you escape being condemned to hell?" Matt.23:13,33 [HCSB]

    Men of God must speak out when there are those who are dedicated to deceiving and destroying the character of God. When the definition of marriage is changed, the definition of sin is changed, and then the definition and character of God are changed in the minds of men. Godly men must speak out for the truth! That truth is that God is holy and does not change in character or standards of purity. We cannot let people in power, whether in government or educational fields, attempt to destroy the foundational belief system of our great nation. We cannot turn the other cheek just as Jesus did not when His Father was defamed.

  2. Jesus did not respond or defend Himself when He was attacked personally. When Jesus was before Pilate, He was accused of many things. "And while He was being accused by the chief priests and elders, He didn't answer. Then Pilate said to Him, 'Don't you hear how much they are testifying against you?' But He didn't answer him on even one charge, so that the governor was greatly amazed." Matt. 27:12-14 [HCSB]

As long as Pastor Fox and Pastor Wright defend the faith by relating how issues are viewed from a biblical, Christian point-of-view, they are carrying out what Jesus did. They have stated that they are committed to avoiding responding to personal attacks and will work to speak only to the issues. It is their desire to do what the Apostle Peter said in I Peter 3:15-16, "Always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you. However, do this with gentleness and respect, keeping your conscience clear, so that when you are accused, those who denounce your Christian life will be put to shame."

It is my conviction that this radio program can affect all of our SBC churches by raising people's awareness of who we are and what we believe and stand for. Please pray for this project. By the way, this is a privately funded program.