WHTT Podcasts

Christian Palestinianism: The New Threat to Israel?

According to Christian Zionists groups like John Hagee's Christians United For Israel (CUFI) there is a new specter lurking that is a threat to the very existence of Israel.  We Hold These Truths' vigil leader, Craig Hanson, learned at a recent CUFI event that this "abomination" has been labeled "Christian Palestinianism."  Evidently, Christians who support ending the military occupation by Israel of Palestine aren't true Christians, they are are "Christian Palestinianists." Some proponents of this notion claim that "Christian Palestianism" is a sinister plot to merge Islam & Christianity and to wipe out Judaism and Israel. Of course, these people believe that Christian Zionism is the only true path to interpreting the Bible.  Hang on for Craig's fascinating report.

Was Jesus A Jew Or A Judean From Galilee?

Most Christian Bibles use the term "Jew"  along with with "Judean" in their translations.  What is the difference and what difference does it make?  Who are the "chosen people" today?  Join Chuck Carlson, Pastor William Bell, Craig Hanson and Tom Compton for a fascinating look into a touchy subject.

Avoiding Cold War II In The Nuclear And Drone Era

The United States needs credible enemies to sustain and nourish its war based economy.  Is Russia the next enemy de jour?  In this podcast, Chuck Carlson and friends look at the big picture behind the events in the Ukraine and discuss what the response by Christ followers should be. 

Is Support For Israel Waning Among Evangelicals

John Hagee greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a CUFI event.  Jesus takes a back seat at these events.

It seems John Hagee and David Brog. Executive Director, of Christians United For Israel (CUFI) have been crying the blues about declining support for Israel among Christians.  A recent story in the Washington Post, "Is support for Israel waning among evangelicals?" is based on a piece by David Brog, entitled "The End of Evangelical Support for Israel?"  Find out in this podcast the rest of the story that the lame stream media and CUFI are not telling.

The Worldwide Challenge To The Israeli Military Occupation of Palestine

One of the methods being carried out around the globe by opponents of the Israeli military occupation of Palestine is the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement (BDS).  What are the similarities and dissimilarities between the BDS movements in South Africa and Israel?  Did the apartheid regime in South Africa fall due to BDS or was it the result of a more powerful force?  Who are the "soft" Zionists?  So, what's the big deal with adding the phrase "occupied in June 1967" to the BDS Israel, mission statement?  And, there's more.  Don't miss this fascinating podcast with Chuck Carlson, Craig Hanson, Tom Compton and Travis Steele.  [Related topic:  Israeli bonds schemes]

Judaizing Christianity The ICJS Way

The ICJS (Institute for Christian & Jewish Studies) has published an 8 part statement, "Dabru Emet [Speak Truth] - A Jewish Statement on Christians and Christianity,"  that was formulated by four Jewish scholars.  We critically analyze these 8 points, starting with "1. Jews and Christians worship the same God."  The Executive Director of ICJS is Presbyterian minister, Dr. Christopher M. Leighton, who attacked the Presbyterian Church USA for publishing, Zionism Unsettled, a study guide on the Israel/Palestine conflict (for background, go to our podcasts:  "Presbyterians Attacked For Publishing 'Zionism Unsettled,' Others Applaud," and "Defaming And Defending Presbyterians").

The Meaning of Russia In Crimea And Beyond

It's easy to tell who is the current, world's most popular, bad actor and rogue country.  Here in the US, just listen to one of the talking heads on the lame stream media or listen to tough talk by President Obama that President Putin of Russia is the culprit in what's going on in the Ukraine; just look what Putin did in Crimea.  In this podcast we peel back the onion to find out what's going on in the Ukraine, behind the scenes with the US duplicity.

Defaming And Defending Presbyterians

The release of the congregational study guide, Zionism Unsettled by the Presbyterian Church (USA)'s Israel/Palestine Mission Network has resulted in some interesting attacks on the PCUSA by Presbyterian ministers and defense by a Jewish rabbi and a different Presbyterian minister.  We discuss these developments in our podcast.  For background see our podcast, "Presbyterian Church Attacked For Publishing 'Zionism Unsettled,' Others Applaud."

Presbyterian Church Attacked For Publishing “Zionism Unsettled,” Others Applaud

The "Turning" from Christian Zionism is coming ever, so slowly from the ranks of mainline Christian churches.  Recently, the Presbyterian Church (USA) released a congregational study guide, "Zionism Unsettled" about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The PCUSA is being attacked by Zionist organizations and Christian Zionists.  We discuss these new developments, including a very encouraging event at a United Methodist Church attended by Chuck Carlson.

Looking Behind The Curtain At The Federal Reserve System

Another Federal Reserve Chairman has been put in place and the question begs, who really calls the shots at the Fed?  This is a fascinating look behind the scenes that was even obvious to a sixteen year old high school student almost 30 years ago but escapes 95% of Americans, including economists.  

WHTT Answers A Critic About Its Award Winning Film On Christian Zionism

Millions of Americans have been conditioned by their government, media and even church leaders to mistrust and despise Iran and Iranians. We are proud of the award given to our film, Christian Zionism:  The Tragedy & The Turning, Part 1 at the Ammar Popular Film Festival in Tehran, Iran in January, 2014. This podcast is about the reaction of a person who watched the whole video, threw it in the trash after watching it, and sent us an email to set us straight about our "extreme" and "vituperative" film. We think you'll find this interchange eyeopening, and, very curious, indeed!

Christ Followers and Muslims On Common Ground For Peace and Justice

Mark Glenn of theuglytruth.wordpress.com and Chuck Carlson of We Hold These Truths were guest speakers at the recent Muslim Students Association's annual meeting in Denver, Colorado.  Mark's topic was "The Messiah From the View of Other Faiths:  Christian, Judaism, etc."  Chuck discussed the bitter fruits of Christian Zionism and showed our award winning documentary, Christian Zionism:  The Tragedy & The Turning, Part 1.  Listen to this podcast and find out why Muslims would invite Christians to their conference.

Before Christian Zionism It Was Known As Judeo-Christianity

Back in 2001 We Hold These Truths was encountering the beliefs of Judeo-Christians who had an undying love affair with the State of Israel and had all the Bible verses to back it up, or so they thought.  Today we call them Christian Zionists.  We review and discuss in this podcast an email exchange between Chuck Carlson and a Judeo-Christian, Sherry in 2001.  The interchanges resulted in a ground breaking series, "Sherry's War" written by Chuck Carlson.

The Shady Origins Of Christain Zionism

Without the widespread distribution of the Scofield Reference Bible in evangelical Christian seminaries for over a hundred years, Christian Zionism would be a small sect of Christianity hardly noticed today.  Instead, 40 to 70 million American Christians are influenced by what can be termed "Judeo-Christianity" or "Christian Zionism."  We take another look at C.I. Scofield in this program.

Dialogue With A Christian Zionist

After over 11 years conducting vigils in front of Christian Zionist churches and events, we've encountered a variety of responses from our audience.  Chuck Carlson recently entered into a conversation with a Christian Zionist who wrote to challenge us.  This podcast will help anyone interested in what makes a Christian Zionist tick, understand their logic and religious dogma.  It's fascinating. 

Challenging Dyed In The Wool Christian Zionists

Hosting two CUFI (Christians United For Israel) events in June, and then in August must be some kind of record for a Christian Zionist church.  WHTT recently conducted our second vigil at Trinity Life Center (TLC) in Sacramento, CA.  Team member, Craig Hansen, ventured in to the event and has another fascinating report.

Ending One War, Ending All Wars

We discuss a thought provoking article by activist and author, David Swanson about the delay of a US war on  Syria, maybe even stopping it.  Maybe, it's time for a small celebration but only for a short while, as the US is still addicted to war.

U.S. War Based Economy Exposed

That the U.S. economy is a war-based economy should be a universal, obvious truth but it isn't to the vast majority of Americans.  Our documentary, Christian Zionism: The Tragedy & The Turning, Part 1 (the entire 32 minute can now be viewed for free), starts out with the claim that U.S. has a war based economy supported by millions of Christian Zionists.  Maybe, this explains the big push to start another war, this time in Syria.

Military Action In Syria: The Congress & You

Would Jesus bomb Syria so that the United States doesn't have to do so?  Isn't it time that our churches started praying that the US doesn't send our troops abroad to enforce its interests and expand its empire.

US Churches Silent About Attacking Islam, Now Syria

The Huffington Post published an article by a Utah pastor who exposed the  prosperity gospel, teachings of TV preachers Joel Osteen and Joyce Meyer.  These false teachers may be deceiving their flocks and enriching themselves, but what about the Christian pastors who are silent about another, proposed US installment of another "just war"...this time in Syria?

The High Cost Of Israel: American Bodies For Jewish Tickets To Palestine

The United States was manipulated into World War I that claimed the lives of over 100,000 American soldiers.  Charles Carlson discusses the revelation by Samuel Landman, Solicitor & Secretary to the Zionist Organization, and confirmed by James Malcolm, a British civil servant during WWI, that Zionists lured the US into the war to obtain a British concession to turn over Palestine to the Zionists.  This story is the intriguing behind the scenes story of the Balfour Agreement.

A Call To Action To Expose Christian Zionism's Dirty Secrets

WHTT will be heading back to Sacramento to conduct another vigil in front of a Christian Zionist church conducting a Christians United For Israel "Night To Honor Israel" event.  Not only do we want to challenge to the people attending the event but we will be letting Christian leaders in California know what we are doing by sending our letter to the pastor explaining why we are conducting the vigil.  In this podcast we discuss the letter and call for our listeners to action.  After hearing this be sure to start your own campaign my sending out the letter to Christian leaders in your area. 

When Christian Zionists Defend Israel They Ignore What Jesus Taught

Millions of American Christians are in bondage to the Christian Zionist belief that the modern state of Israel is a fulfillment of biblical prophecy.  They are, also, oblivious to the mistreatment of Christian and Muslim Palestinians by the State of Israel.  WHTT has been challenging Christian Zionist churches for over 10 years.  This 10 minute program brings our efforts into focus.

Reinforcements Have Arrived, Don't Sleep, Move On

WHTT has been challenging Christian Zionism for over ten years.  Chuck Carlson says it's time to enlist the members of mainline Christian churches whose leaders are starting to expose the un-Christ-like nature of Christian Zionism.

John Hagee and CUFI Want Christians to Think That Anti-Zionism is Anti-Semitism

At an upcoming Christians United For Israel event in Sacramento, CA neo-con talk show host, Dennis Prager will be the featured speaker.  In this program we discuss an article by Dennis Prager that equates "Anti-Zionism" to "Anti-Semitism."

Prominent Christians Are Rejecting Christian Zionism

In addition to reviewing WHTT vigils in this program, we discuss an example of "The Turning" away from the influence of Christian Zionism, as exemplified by prominent Christian pastor, Chuck Baldwin, who ran for President in 2008.  Pastor Baldwin has done a 180 degree turn around from his position in 2002.

It's Official: John Hagee and CUFI Don't Like WHTT Vigils

John Hagee and Christians United For Israel used to ignore WHTT vigils in front of their events.  Now, they are engaging us.  At a recent vigil in Sacramento, both a pastor from the church and a CUFI staff member came out to do "battle" with us.  The analysis of those dialogs with Chuck Carlson and Craig Hanson provide an eye opening view into the theology of Christian Zionism.

Looking Into the Belly of the Beast: CUFI, John Hagee, Christian Zionism And Zionism

At a recent vigil in the Bay Area at a Christians United For Israel (CUFI) event our intrepid vigil leader, Craig Hanson, went inside to witness the event and reports on the attack made on WHTT using the worn out and baseless "anti-semitism" smear tactic.  Never mind the facts!  We also review actions by Jewish Voice for Peace activists in Colorado to support a resolution to make Boulder, CO a sister city with Nablus in the West Bank of Palestine.  Zionists forces applied pressure to defeat the measure but WHTT  friend, Bob Prince of the Front Range Jewish Voice for Peace says the Zionists are losing ground.

Christian Zionism The World's Most Urgent Mission Field

Mainline Christians are beginning to realize that “Christian Zionism” is a misnomer, a sort of faith based oxymoron, an impossibility to those who follow Christ. As of yet, we do not know of a denomination that has declared the Zionist leaning church down the street to be an open mission field, but they should. If “Christian Zionism” cannot be said to be a denomination, an offshoot, branch, or subset, it must then be about world politics, a radical departure from following Christ that is better described as “Israel following.”

Israel Invades The US To Sell Securities

Almost half of the states in the US have approved the purchasing of Israeli securities that ultimately allows Israel to keep their war machine marching on.  In this podcast we talk about two efforts to challenge the Israeli lobby.  First we go to Texas where a group of Texans challenged the Texas-Israel Day held in Austin, Texas.  Then we go to Colorado and discuss Chuck Carlson's letter to the governor of Colorado about the recent legislation passed allowing the purchase of Israeli bonds by the state.  Chuck discusses the hidden financial dangers for investors when buying Israeli securities.

What Went On Inside A John Hagee CUFI Event In California

Thanks to WHTT's newest vigil veteran, Craig Hanson, a former Christian Zionist, we have a very clear account of what goes on at a Christians United For Israel event.  While other members of the WHTT vigil team held signs like "Who Would Jesus Bomb?" and "Choose Life Not War" and "Blessed Are The Peacemakers" outside the Abundant Life Fellowship church in Roseville, CA, Craig went in to find out what was said.  His report is eye opening.  In response to our sign "Who Would Jesus Bomb?," the CUFI director said that Jesus would bomb...you'll have to listen to find out what he said.  Check out the flier, handed out at the vigils, that is mentioned in the program.

Getting Ready For A Vigil To Challenge A John Hagee CUFI Event

We were inspired by one of our listeners who wanted to attend a vigil at a Christians United For Israel event near his home.  In this program we talk about what is needed to do a vigil at a Christian Zionist church.  One of the main things to be done is to send a letter to the pastor of the church to let him know why we have chosen his church.  After listening to this program, be sure to get the rest of the story as told after the vigil in "What Went On Inside a John Hagee CUFI Event in California."

C I Scofield: God Father of Christian Zionism

The Concise Dictionary of Christianity observes that "Scofield's influence on the evangelical/fundamentalist movement of the early twentieth century was enormous."  And, we would add, devastating.  In this podcast we review a new book, The Praise of Folly:  The Enigmatic Life & Theology of C.I. Scofield by David Lutzweiler.  A vicious attack on Lutzweiler and his book by the senior pastor of The Scofield Memorial Church prompted us to look a little deeper and review the new facts, uncovered by Lutzweiler, that cast more shadows on Scofield, the man and his theology.

The Gatekeepers In Israel and Elsewhere

The Gatekeepers is a hard hitting and damning documentary about the workings of the Israeli Shin Bet secret security service made by Israeli filmmaker Dror Moreh.  Six former heads of Shin Bet reveal the inner workings of how they deal with the "Palestinian Problem."  To a man, they say that Israel is doing to the Palestinians is not working.  We discuss the movie based on a review in The Guardian, a UK paper.  Find out what gate keeping means how it is used outside Israel to control and neutralize opposition to Zionist agenda.

A Small Country Big Trouble, Not Cyprus, Israel

A short distance to the east of Cyprus, experiencing major economic woes, lies Israel where it is business as usual. Israel was just honored by a visit from the U.S. President; Israel’s secretly indebted banking system funds a militarist economy that boasts of power but leaks at every seam. It is the consummate actor, feigning prosperity while it hovers on the brink of national financial suicide.  This is an update to Chuck Carlson's investigations into US dollar denominated, Israeli bonds.

Polling Americans About Israel & Palestine

According to a recent ABC News/Washington Post poll:  "Among religious groups, sympathy for Israel peaks, at 76%, among evangelical white Protestants [Christian Zionist influenced].  Chuck Carlson discusses how this poll and others are skewed to favor Israel.

New Laws Allow States To Buy Israeli Issued US Securities

A history of two destroyed currencies might well have precluded Israel from selling its own shekel bonds.  So, back at the turn of the 21st century, it seems to have invented a counterfeiting scheme to sell U.S. bonds to Americans.  It now issues bonds in America, payable in dollars, not shekels.  This is a follow-up story to Chuck Carlson's ground breaking story, "Devaluation Risk of Shekel Bonds."

Devaluation Risk of Shekel Bonds

Find out what's behind the move to introduce legislation in states and cities across the US to allow the investment of public funds in "debt obligations backed by the full faith and credit of the State of Israel."  Chuck Carlson and others in Colorado are challenging legislation being introduced to buy Israeli bonds.  Chuck has found out there is a dark and down side to such investments.

Who Would Jesus Drone?

Remote control killing by drones was started in 2002 by President Bush and is being expanded and institutionalized by President Obama.  Sadly, very few Americans are objecting to the killing of innocent people in foreign lands, under the guise of eliminating terrorists.  We discuss the use of drones and the nomination of John Brennan for the Director of the CIA (we think that truth in labeling laws would require that the initials should stand for Creating Insurgents Abroad).

When the Israel Lobby Says Jump, Christians Zionists Say, How High?

The nomination of former Senator Chuck Hagel by President Obama, to be the new Secretary of Defense, is causing a stir among neo-cons, the Israeli lobby and Christian Zionists.  Whatever the outcome of this round of politics, this broadcast reveals some constants that never change.

For Critics of Israel: Shoot the Messenger, Ignore the Message

Rev. Stephen Sizer, an Anglican vicar from the UK has written and spoken widely on the phenomena of Christian Zionism.  When he was recently attacked by Zionists in the UK for exposing Israel's mistreatment of Palestinian children (see, Child Abuse:  Palestinian Children in Israeli Prisons), it was no surprise that the standard pejorative of calling him "anti-semitic" was invoked.  Fortunately, a UK group, Jews For Justice for Palestine, has come to Rev. Sizer's defense.  In this podcast, we also take a look at attacks by Christian Zionists upon Christians who object to the unfair treatment of Palestinians by Israel.

Bring On The Fiscal Cliff!

Regardless of what President Obama or the Congress does about the fiscal cliff, Americans' standard of living and savings will continue to slide because our leaders will only make band aid fixes to our war based economy.

Selective Weeping For Senseless Slaughter

Another tragic killing spree has occurred in the U.S.  In Newtown, Connecticut, Adam Lanza, a disturbed young man, murdered 20 young, innocent children and six adults.  While President Obama publicly wept for the victims, we note his selective weeping.  Where was the remorse for the innocent children (over 300) killed by the vicious attacks by Israel on Gaza in 2008 and 2012?  And, what about the innocent children killed in Pakistan by the President's "precision" drone strikes in Pakistan and elsewhere?

End Times Prophets For Profits: Please Do Your Homework!

There's gold in those end times predictions.  "End of the World" prophesies are a hallmark of the Judeo-Christian movement, lately called Christian Zionism. The latest prognosticator, is F. Kenton Beshore, President of the World Bible Society.  He thinks Hal Lindsey, the author of the widely successful, end times, prophecy book, The Late Great Planet Earth, written in the 1970's, is right, but his date for Armageddon is off a few years.  Pivotal to the end timers' end time beliefs is the founding of the modern state of Israel.  Chuck Carlson takes a look behind the curtain.

Still More Blood on Judeo-Christians' Hands

Why Home Schooler attacked YWAM at Faith Bible Chapel, & Ted Haggard’s New Life Church

Chuck Carlson revisits an article he wrote in 2008, after the killing of four young Christians in Colorado by Matthew Murray, a product of a Judeo-Christian home.  Murray's tragic story shows how Judeo-Christianity (what we now refer to as Christian Zionism, is alienating youth.  This a very thought provoking program that you'll want to pass on to others.  For more details, you can read the original 2008 article, Behind Matthew Murray’s Church Executions: More Blood on Judeo-Christian Hands.

Evaluating the US Reaction & Performance Toward the Israeli Assault on Gaza

Chuck Carlson analyzes the predictable endorsement by President Obama to Israel's "war of defense" against Gaza.  Evidence shows that this latest round of destruction was started by Israel with the US media and the government unequivocally taking the side of Israel, claiming Hamas was the culprit.  We include in our podcast an excellent analysis of the situation in Gaza and Palestine by the Jewish Voice for Peace group.

15 Christian Leaders Ask Congress to Conidition Israel Military Aid on Human Rights Compliance

We review a bold letter sent by 15 leaders from mainline Christian Churches to members of Congress.  The signers see a troubling and consistent pattern of disregard by the government of Israel for U.S. policies that support a just and lasting peace, particularly unbridled settlement construction in the West Bank.  Chuck Carlson reviews the Zionist attacks against these church leaders.

All That Glitters Isn't Gold

Is the revolution in Syria a golden one?  Or how about the discovery of all those gold bars that are mostly tungsten?  Join Chuck Carlson for another look behind the scenes of events shaping our world.

US Presidential Foreign Affairs "Debate" - Buying Christian Zionists' Votes?

Chuck Carlson posed this question after watching the final debate between President Obama and Republican Presidential challenger, Mitt Romney:  "Could all the pandering to the state of Israel by both candidates be attributed to their desire to capture Christian Zionist (Christian right) votes?"  After all, they do represent 30 to 40 million potential votes.  Warning:  Die Hard Republicans or Democrats may be offended by this podcast!

The Quest To Induce The Second Coming of Jesus

We discuss an opinion piece by Dr. Tristan Sturm that was published in the Jerusalem Post but was removed shortly after posting.  The byline to the piece is:  "Christian Zionists Support Israel's Risky Policy Decisions."  Zionists do not want to disturb their "sleeping giant" supporters who mainly reside in the U.S.  Find out why in this podcast with Chuck Carlson.