Radio broadcasts and commentary by Roger Oakland http://www.understandthetimes.org 2005 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us Sun, 25 July 15:33:29 -0800 Roger Oakland Sun, 25 July 12:00:00 -0800 ronpierotti@volcano.net http://www.understandthetimes.org/images/rogeroakland.jpg President and founder of Understand The Times, International 150 166 According to evolution theory the layers of the Grand Canyon represent hundreds of millions of years. Found in these layers are many different kinds of fossils that evolutionists say show life evolved. Creationists point out the fossil record lacks the necessary intermediates required to show the evolution theory is true. So who is right – evolutionists or creationists? http://www.understandthetimes.org/podcast/1765.mp3 Fri, 30 July 2010 12:00:00 -0800 The formation of the Grand Canyon can be interpreted two ways. Evolutionists say layers were deposited gradually over long periods of time and later the Colorado River eroded these layers. Creationists say the layers were deposited quickly and the canyon was carved by a catastrophe described in the Bible. What does the evidence say? http://www.understandthetimes.org/podcast/1764.mp3 Thur, 29 July 2010 12:00:00 -0800 When it comes to explaining earth’s history from the evolution or creation perspectives, the interpretation of how layers or strata were formed is essential. When one stands at the edge of the Grand Canyon one thing is apparent - distinct layers are stacked one on top of each other like a cake. So what is the correct interpretation - a catastrophic event or gradual processes over millions of years? http://www.understandthetimes.org/podcast/1763.mp3 Wed, 28 July 2010 12:00:00 -0800 Education requires that the human mind be imputed with information. When it comes to the topic of the origin of the Grand Canyon there are two perspectives – evolution and creation. When a book presenting the creationist view was made available for sale at Grand Canyon bookstores, evolutionists were enraged. They wanted these books removed and banned. Why would this be so? http://www.understandthetimes.org/podcast/1762.mp3 Tue, 27 July 2010 12:00:00 -0800 Looking out the window, while flying over the Grand Canyon on a clear sunny day is an unforgettable experience. The huge gaping crack in the earth’s surface causes one to think. How did this incredible natural wonder of the world come about? Is it possible the answer to this question can be found in the Bible? http://www.understandthetimes.org/podcast/1761.mp3 Mon, 26 July 2010 12:00:00 -0800 Millions of people live in squalor in the Philippines. Many who have the means to help don’t care. There are Bible-believing Christians in the Philippines who want to help. However, they don’t have the finances. Something must be done? Will you help? http://www.understandthetimes.org/podcast/2650.mp3 Fri, 19 March 2010 12:00:00 -0800 I have traveled the world. Poverty exists everywhere. However in the Philippines the term poverty does not begin to describe the condition many people live in. The situation is not only hopeless it is a slam against the human race. Isn’t there something that can be done? http://www.understandthetimes.org/podcast/2649.mp3 Thur, 18 March 2010 12:00:00 -0800 Let there be light! These words are familiar to those who love God’s Word. For me, this phrase means more than you could ever imagine. The Holy Spirit has inspired the ministry of UTT to be on the offense taking the light of the gospel to the world. Will you consider helping? http://www.understandthetimes.org/podcast/2648.mp3 Wed, 17 March 2010 12:00:00 -0800 Understand The Times is an international ministry dedicated to proclaiming the gospel worldwide by being on the offense as well as the defense. Recently the door has opened to establish a ministry base in the Philippines. Will you consider being a part of our team? http://www.understandthetimes.org/podcast/2647.mp3 Tue, 16 March 2010 12:00:00 -0800 My life as a Christian has been a journey. God has led the ministry of Understand The Times from place to place around the world using people and circumstances. Today I will tell you about how God used a handicapped man by the name of Michael Miller to establish a ministry in the Philippines. I know you will be blessed. http://www.understandthetimes.org/podcast/2646.mp3 Mon, 15 March 2010 12:00:00 -0800 One of the common beliefs circulating among emergent leaders is the idea that experiences effective in attracting Christians in the past are essential as a means of attracting people today who are hungry for experience. This is called ancient-future or vintage Christianity. Today’s program will explain how this works. http://www.understandthetimes.org/podcast/2615.mp3 Fri, 12 March 2010 12:00:00 -0800 Have you heard about the “Emerging Church”? If you haven’t, you will. It is the latest trend in the rapidly growing church-growth movement. While there are various ideas being promoted, there is one that stands out – in order to go ahead, the church must go back. It’s called ancient-future faith. What, you ask, is that? http://www.understandthetimes.org/podcast/2614.mp3 Thur, 11 March 2010 12:00:00 -0800 If I were asked to choose one word to describe the Emerging Church, it would be “experience.” Leonard Sweet, states this clearly: “It is one thing to talk about God. It is quite another thing to experience God.” So what kinds of experiences are being promoted as a means of introducing our generation to God? http://www.understandthetimes.org/podcast/2613.mp3 Wed, 10 March 2010 12:00:00 -0800 I have been a Christian for over 25 years. I have seen a number of waves come and go. The present wave is the Emerging Church which is different from the past waves. It seems to be gathering momentum as more and more get on board. Will it sweep the world? http://www.understandthetimes.org/podcast/2612.mp3 Tue, 9 March 2010 12:00:00 -0800 Coming up with a definition for the Emerging Church movement is essentially impossible. There are many views, beliefs and practices that have been incorporated. Our goal over the next two weeks will be to provide an overview by quoting various leaders. Stay tuned. http://www.understandthetimes.org/podcast/2611.mp3 Mon, 8 March 2010 12:00:00 -0800 Everyone realizes a child's education is crucial in our changing world. Without proper education, young people are ill equipped to deal with the many difficulties they have to face in life. Educators realize for education to be a success, knowledge and information must be provided for the students in order to help them determine what is fact and what is not. Although this process seems logical and makes good sense, is this goal being accomplished? http://www.understandthetimes.org/podcast/2490.mp3 Fri, 5 March 2010 12:00:00 -0800 Biology text books for the past several decades have been declaring that science has discovered the mechanism for evolution. The peppered moth population can alter from one variety to another, proving that evolution is true and the idea of creation is nothing more than a myth, they say. How sound is the scientific reasoning behind the peppered moth phenomenon? Are creationists deceived or is there another way to interpret the actual observable evidence? http://www.understandthetimes.org/podcast/2489.mp3 Thur, 4 March 2010 12:00:00 -0800 Charles Darwin knew nothing of the complexity of a cell. Ernst Haeckel, a German zoologist and a supporter of Darwin stated that a cell was a simple globule of protoplasm. The electron microscope has shown us that a cell is infinitely complex. Is the cell becoming more complex over time or are evolutionists just wrong about the idea of evolution? http://www.understandthetimes.org/podcast/2488.mp3 Wed, 3 March 2010 12:00:00 -0800 Everyone knows when you cut yourself or poke your skin with a sharp object, you bleed. If the bleeding continues unhindered you would eventually lose all your blood and die. Clotting is a complex biochemical process that prevents you from bleeding to death. How did this process evolve, or did it evolve at all? Is it possible a Designer who came up with the idea? http://www.understandthetimes.org/podcast/2487.mp3 Tue, 2 March 2010 12:00:00 -0800 When students of anthropology are learning about the proposed lineage of ape to man they are almost always introduced to Java Man. Although this so-called missing link is often used as proof for evolution, few unsuspecting students have ever heard the questionable and rather suspicious circumstances surrounding its discovery. If you have placed your faith in Java Man, then you need to hear these details for yourself. http://www.understandthetimes.org/podcast/2486.mp3 Mon, 1 March 2010 12:00:00 -0800