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Understanding the Times

Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle·Hosted by Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle·50 episodes

ChristianityReligionSpiritualityWeekly interviewsBible prophecyChristian apologeticsCurrent eventsConservative Christian25-60 min

A compelling look at current events, Bible Prophecy and apologetics with interviews of well-known authors and prominent leaders from around the world.

Why listen

Understanding the Times is for listeners who want current events interpreted through conservative evangelical Bible prophecy and apologetics. Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle host compact weekly conversations with pastors, authors, apologists, and cultural commentators, usually tying a news story or cultural trend back to Scripture. It will especially appeal to Christians who follow end-times teaching, apologetics, Israel, globalism, and debates inside the church.

Series(3)

Episodes

26 min
Jan 30, 2026
A Glimpse of Things to Come

Should followers of Jesus read or study the book of Revelation? Is it all symbolic, or will it all come to pass in the future? Pastor Josh talks with Pastor Gary Hamrick of Cornerstone Chapel, Leesburg, Virginia. Pastor Gary has just written an insightful new book, Standing on the Edge of Eternity: The End Times According to Revelation. Find it in our online store. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

26 min
Jan 23, 2026
The Destruction of Progressive Christianity

Have you fallen into the traps of New Thought or Progressive Christianity? This week, Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle have a conversation with Melissa Dougherty. She fell into the trap of the New Thought Movement. Now she is combating New Age, New Thought, and Progressive Christianity. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

26 min
Jan 16, 2026
The Consequences of a Romans 1 Worldview

Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle welcome Carl Teichrib. Carl reminds us of the perils of paganism. How does man become a god at “Burning Man” pagan festival? The consequences of man’s rebellion against God are staggering as are the number of expressions of paganism today. How can Christians counteract this? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

26 min
Jan 9, 2026
Should “Left Behind” Theology be Left Behind?

Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle talk to Jonathan Brentner about the importance of Premillennialism. This is the only eschatology that makes sense and leads to the theology of the pre-Tribulation Rapture of the Church. Find Brentner’s book in our online store. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

26 min
Jan 2, 2026
The Truth That Shatters Anxiety: God Never Changes

Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle talk to Pastor Jonny Ardavanis of Stonebridge Bible Church, Franklin, Tennessee. In this chaotic and stressful world in which we live, what must the follower of Jesus do to combat the evils and anxieties that are ever-present? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

26 min
Dec 26, 2025
Disproving Jesus—But the Evidence Does the Opposite (Part 2)

Pastor Josh and Ken speak with J. Warner Wallace from Cold Case Christianity. He is a detective and a follower of Jesus who assembles the facts and evidence to demonstrate the trustworthiness of the Scriptures. This week, Josh and Ken discuss the importance of Biblical Apologetics. Can you defend your faith? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

26 min
Dec 19, 2025
Disproving Jesus—But the Evidence Does the Opposite (Part 1)

Pastor Josh and Ken speak with J. Warner Wallace from Cold Case Christianity. Wallace is a cold case detective who assembles the facts and evidence to demonstrate the trustworthiness of the Scriptures. This week, we hear the strong evidence for the historicity of Jesus as Christ and the truth of the Scriptures. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

26 min
Dec 12, 2025
Nefarious Skies: Hidden Flights and the Global Secrets They Reveal

Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle have a revealing discussion with Monkey of Monkey Werx US. This man reads the Scriptures, observes the flights in the sky, and connects the data points. Why is it important to watch the covert flights overhead? How should Christians prepare? The world is heading toward the Tribulation. The birth pains are intensifying, and wars and rumors of war are spreading. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

26 min
Dec 5, 2025
Globalism’s Dark Agenda—The Rise of Pagan Earth Worship

Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle talk to Alex Newman. Alex recently returned from COP 30 in Brazil. Plans are being strengthened to guide the world toward a worship-centered global future system. A dark agenda is being systematically revealed. How should the Christian respond? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

18 min
Nov 28, 2025
Wake Up—They’re Targeting Your Children’s Minds!?

Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle welcome the counter culture mom, Tina Griffin. The world is trying to influence the hearts and minds of our children and grandchildren. Pop culture, Hollywood, technology, and more, have overwhelming influence. Is it too late? How do we allow God’s influence to be greater? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

26 min
Nov 21, 2025
What Does Bold Faith in a Fearful World Look Like – Would You Stand?

Pastor Josh and Ken talk with Pastor Jack Hibbs. The wolves are showing their faces and trying to cause division even among believers. The team discusses the wreckage being done by Tucker Carlson and others who understand no theology yet are influencing millions. How must the body respond? Find Hibbs’ book in our online store. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

26 min
Nov 14, 2025
They Opened the Stargate — Will the Beast be Waking Soon?

Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle talk to Billy Crone who reveals troubling info about Trump’s Stargate system. Is this the infancy of the Beast System? Why would a conservative President introduce something that is so potentially dangerous? We must speak the truth about such policies. Find the DVD set in our online store. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

26 min
Nov 7, 2025
Revelation Is Not a Mystery—It’s a Warning

Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle welcome Dr. Mark Hitchcock. The book of Revelation was written for our good and God’s glory. God loves his church, and he does not want us to be unaware. Revelation tells us a new world is coming but the stage is being set now. Since it spells Satan’s demise, he is trying to silence this last book of the Bible. Find Hitchcock’s new book in our online store. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

26 min
Oct 31, 2025
Evil Has Rebranded Itself—And Everyone’s Falling for It

Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle host Jenn Nizza of expsychicsaved.com. The schemes of darkness are masquerading as light, and many, even in the church, are being deceived. Listen to the warnings and stop dabbling in the demonic. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

26 min
Oct 24, 2025
Future Hope—No More Blinding of Our Youth

Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle welcome Jeff Kinley and Todd Hampson. Younger generations are awakening to truth and long to know the future that the Bible recounts. If the Lord tarries, there is future hope and if the church won’t teach them, then we must. Parents, grandparents, and pastors, this is a call to action. Find the extended version at 29:05. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

26 min
Oct 17, 2025
When the Whole World Hates You

In part one, Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle talk to David Tal as the world holds its breath for what is next in the prophetic Middle East? What’s next for Bible prophecy? Then the hosts talk to Olivier Melnick. How did such a gifted people come to be hated by the whole world? Find Melnick’s book, “Antisemitism in the End Times: How the Rise of the World’s Oldest Hatred is Paving the Way for Messiah’s Return”, in our online store. The extended version begins at 27:08. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

26 min
Oct 10, 2025
October 7 Changed Everything!

Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle first feature Justin Kron, producer of the film October 7: Bearing Witness to the Massacre. The truth must be told. Hear cutting-edge inside information and how to access this film. In the extended version, the hosts talk to Lee Brainard, which begins at 28:21. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

26 min
Oct 3, 2025
Rapture Fervor: Why Are We Still Here?

Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle first talk to Pastor Barry Stagner. We are in the “times of the signs” prior to the Tribulation. How should followers of Jesus deal with Rapture fervor, Rapture disappointment, and Rapture fatigue? Much of this is spurred on by false date-setting? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

26 min
Sep 26, 2025
Blame the Jews!

Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle talk to Trevor Rubenstein and Pastor Aaron Braaten on the intensifying worldwide hatred of the Jews. Jesus is coming back to a Jewish nation, capital, and people! As a result, they are global targets today, as in the 1930s. They also consider the decline of Dispensationalism—the one truth-telling theology that helps us understand God’s plan for the last days! Hear the confusion of Covenant Theology and more in revealing clips. The extended version begins at 28:07. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

26 min
Sep 19, 2025
When Lawlessness Rules—the World is On Edge

Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle talk to Jan Markell for the hour. Political assassinations, lawlessness, and darkness seem to pervade everything. Are we in the very last of the last days? This leads to efforts to set dates for the rapture including the upcoming Feast of Trumpets. What about the mischief of the forthcoming U.N. meetings? Add to the chaos the killing of Charlie Kirk. What is the Christian to make of such instability? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

26 min
Sep 12, 2025
When Voices Are Gunned Down: Charlie Kirk, Technocracy Rising, Israel Condemned

A.I., the technocrats, and technocracy: Are we seeing the development of the Beast System of Revelation 13? Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle open with Patrick Wood analyzing these issues. In the extended version, Jan Markell joins David Tal and Josh to talk about the Kirk assassination and the Israeli strike on Qatar. How should the believer respond? Extended version begins at 32:21. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

26 min
Sep 5, 2025
A Glimpse of Things to Come

Should followers of Jesus read or study the book of Revelation? Is it all symbolic, or will it all come to pass in the future? Pastor Josh talks with Pastor Gary Hamrick of Cornerstone Chapel, Leesburg, Virginia. Pastor Gary has just written an insightful new book, Standing on the Edge of Eternity: The End Times According to Revelation. Find it in our online store. In the extended version at 27:58, Pastor Josh and Pastor Gary discuss how believers should be the best citizens in the countries where they live. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

26 min
Aug 29, 2025
Truth Dies by Wrong Interpretation

Is the Earth flat? Did America make it to the moon? Is there a global Cabal? Conspiracy theories are everywhere. Plus, why are evangelicals invested in theology but not eschatology? And why should we study Bible prophecy? Pastor Josh and Ken talk with Lee Brainard about many important issues including apologetics. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

26 min
Aug 22, 2025
Echoes of Peace, Whispers of War

Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle welcome Pete Garcia. The world is crying out for peace and safety. Will it happen, or is more conflict coming? Pastor Josh and Ken talk with Pete Garcia, a combat veteran and aviator. What is next on God’s timeline of Biblical Eschatology? What’s behind the accusations that Trump is the Antichrist and why is this not possible? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

26 min
Aug 15, 2025
Fingerprints of Diabolical Deception

We are seeing a staggering rise in antisemitism worldwide, and Zionism is often misunderstood. Is this deception or a new level of understanding? Pastor Josh and Ken talk to Brett Meador, Pastor at Athey Creek Church, Portland, Oregon. What does the Bible teach? And why is it so important to have a consistent and literal hermeneutic at a time when deception and delusion cause such confusion? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

26 min
Aug 8, 2025
The Hidden Hands Behind the Lies

Are there global players behind the scenes pulling the strings? This week, Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle have a conversation with Catherine Austin Fitts. Immunity to the law, and exemption from taxes, suggest there are two groups of people. Satan’s deceptive scheme is in progress. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

26 min
Aug 1, 2025
Avoid Falling into Traps

Have you fallen into the traps of New Thought or Progressive Christianity? This week, Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle have a conversation with Melissa Dougherty. She fell into the trap of the New Thought Movement. Now she is combating New Age, New Thought, and Progressive Christianity. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

57 min
Jul 25, 2025
Warning Signs

Jan Markell talks to Michele Bachmann about events that are a warning to believers that should be concerning. Then Ken Mikle and Josh Schwartz host Jan Markell in a review of this program over 25 years. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

57 min
Jul 18, 2025
Storm Clouds Gathering

Jan Markell talks to Michele Bachmann about rapidly-changing events and alignments that are threatening. They challenge outrageous statements recently made by Tucker Carlson at a Charlie Kirk event and remind people and presidents that one issue cannot be mishandled or a nation pays for it. Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle talk to Tyler Hamrick about the key role of being a watchman as outlined in Ezekiel 33. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

57 min
Jul 11, 2025
Against All Odds

Jan Markell interviews Kari Hoffmann whose son Landen survived a demonic attack against all odds. She relates a gripping yet uplifting account. Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle talk to David Tal. The key to understanding the times is Israel’s prophetic role playing out today. And what about those sleeper cells supposedly loose in America? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

57 min
Jul 4, 2025
Peace, Safety & Sudden Destruction

Jan Markell talks to White House correspondent Bill Koenig. Is America headed towards consequences for its policies? Hear the open letter to President Trump. Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle talk to apologist Frank Turek. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

57 min
Jun 27, 2025
Watching the Stage Being Set

Jan Markell comments on stunning comments by Candace Owens, Tucker Carlson, and more. Jill Martin Rische shares how you can be a blessing to Israel. Ken Mikle talks to Mike Gendron, who offers helpful insights into how to reach your Catholic friends with the gospel. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

57 min
Jun 20, 2025
It’s Later Than It’s Ever Been

Jan Markell talks to Brandon Holthaus. Wars, rumors of war, lawlessness, and violence tell us that it is later than its ever been before. Josh Schwartz, Ken Mikle and Mark Henry also emphasize that our world today has an expiration date and we are nearing it. We are simply running out of time, so redeem the time. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

57 min
Jun 13, 2025
As We See the Day Approaching

Jan Markell is a guest on Lamb Lion’s Christ in Prophecy, with Tim Moore and Nathan Jones. They look at prominent signs that remind us that we are seeing the day of the Rapture approaching. Ken Mikle and Josh Schwartz talk to former New Ager Jenn Nizza, who offers warnings of the darkness approaching to believers. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

57 min
Jun 6, 2025
Your Kingdom Come: When the Government Is On His Shoulders

Jan Markell concludes with Nathan Jones. Believers will administrate the Millennium while Jesus is the ruler. It is almost—but not quite—perfection. Brandon Holthaus is the guest of Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle. Why is America doing deals with the devil? You cannot negotiate with certain elements. Find Nathan Jones’ book in our online store. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

57 min
May 30, 2025
Deliver Us From Evil: When the Curse is Lifted

Jan Markell talks about the Millennium with Nathan Jones. Many say we are in the Millennium now, yet that period is the prelude to Heaven and close to perfect, with the curse lifted. Ken Mikle and Josh Schwartz discuss the supposed end-time revival with Tim Moore. Find Jones’ book on the Millennium in our online store. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

57 min
May 23, 2025
Are the Last Days Now on Hold?

Jan Markell talks to Mark Henry, asking if the end-time agenda is on hold due to President Trump? What about his proposed golden age? He is actually paving the way for significant end-time events to play out. Then our “down under” team shares great insights and encouragement. Guests include Mondo Gonzales and Billy Crone. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

57 min
May 16, 2025
Another Vicar of the New World Order?

Jan Markell talks to Jeff Kinley and Mark Henry about the new Pope, known to be a globalist like his predecessor. They discuss why they feel a Pope will be the second person of the Satanic trinity—the False Prophet. Josh Schwartz talks to Trevor Rubenstein. How could the next terror attack on America drive Jews to Israel? Find Kinley’s books in our online store. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

57 min
May 9, 2025
Seven Things to Come

Jan Markell and Tom Hughes discuss current issues and outline seven things to come based on the Bible and current events. Josh Schwartz talks to Dr. Mark Hitchcock and conclude the world may never be the same. Find the book “Tracking Towards Tribulation” in our online store. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

57 min
May 2, 2025
Defeating the Hidden Deeds of Darkness (Part 2)

Jan Markell concludes her 2-part series with Michele Bachmann. The hinge of history changed on October 7, 2023. The spirit of death and lawlessness was unleashed on the world at that time. Ken Mikle and Josh Schwartz talk to Alex Newman. There is a global deep state. In America, it is subversive and exists in all three-letter agencies including the CIA. How can Christians come against those plotting hidden deeds of darkness? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

57 min
Apr 25, 2025
Defeating the Hidden Deeds of Darkness (Part 1)

Jan Markell and Michele Bachmann talk about the loss of two globalists—Pope Francis and Klaus Schwab. Has the one-world agenda been affected? Who ran the Biden administration and can their deeds of darkness ever be defeated? Ken Mikle and Josh Schwartz talk to Lee Brainard. Where is America in Bible prophecy and could she be the Babylon referred to in the Bible? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

57 min
Apr 18, 2025
Climbing the Seven Mountains

Jan Markell talks to Holly Pivec about Paula White, the N.A.R., the Seven Mountain Mandate, and more. Jan also talks to Josh Schwartz about an urgent upcoming event. Ken Mikle and Josh Schwartz discuss prophecy-related issues with Nathan Jones. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

57 min
Apr 11, 2025
What Is This Love?

Jan Markell talks to Jill Rische and Jean DeJong who spent extensive time in Israel, conveying the message that Israel is not alone. Israelis asked, What is this love? Ken Mikle and Josh Schwartz talk to Mondo Gonzales about the importance of being a prophecy watcher and the silence of the church. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

57 min
Apr 4, 2025
The Cabal: Setting the Stage (Part 2)

Jan Markell concludes with Part 2 of Billy Crone. The Antichrist has a cabal with players and puppet masters. They consider the Soros empire and is Donald Trump a candidate for the Antichrist? Ken Mikle and Josh Schwartz talk to Israeli David Tal. Israel’s deep state is a disruptor as in America. Where is Mideast turmoil leading? Find the Crone DVD set in our online store. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

57 min
Mar 28, 2025
The Cabal: Setting the Stage (Part 1)

Jan Markell talks to Pastor Billy Crone about the global elite and their preparations for the Antichrist system. This system will be ready for him, not set up by him. Who are today’s major players? Can Elon Musk be trusted? Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle talk to Pastor Brett Meador. They continue this discussion and emphasize how everything is ramping up. Find Crone’s DVD set in our online store. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

57 min
Mar 21, 2025
Almost Home—Perhaps Today

Guest host Mark Henry talks about the nearness of Eternity with Barry Stagner, and his book, The Times of the Signs. Ken Mikle and Josh Schwartz talk to Mike Gendron. How do we reach the over one billion Catholics? What about the Hallow app? Learn what Catholics believe about eschatology and salvation. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

57 min
Mar 14, 2025
Is There a Scofield-Rothschild Conspiracy? Who Knew?

Guest host Mark Henry talks to Trevor Rubenstein and Olivier Melnick about the intensity with which Satan hates what God loves. What’s with the Rothschild conspiracy about the Scofield Reference Bible? Then Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle have a provocative conversation with evangelist Don Perkins who views all things according to prophecy. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

57 min
Mar 7, 2025
Reshuffling the World Order

Guest host Mark Henry talks to Alex Newman. Antichrist elements are behind-the-scenes trying to dismantle a new Administration in Washington and trying to cause confusion among Europe’s leadership. In Part 2, Ken Mikle and Josh Schwartz talk to former psychic Jenn Nizza. The world longs for secret knowledge, but it is dangerous and even demonic. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

57 min
Feb 28, 2025
Watching God’s Time Clock

Jan Markell talks to Bill Koenig in part one. Can we really drain the swamp and what does that mean? Koenig has been in the White House press corps for 25 years. Then Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle talk to Ray Comfort with eternity in view. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

57 min
Feb 21, 2025
Shadow Government – Not on Hold

Jan Markell talks to Gary Kah. The shadow government has only escalated to counter Donald Trump’s agenda. One-worldism remains their goal. Then Ken Mikle and Josh Schwartz hear warnings from Tina Griffin about Hollywood and their Luciferian entertainment agenda. Protect those you love from this! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

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