The Gary DeMar Podcast

Author, Theologian, Exegete, and Comic Book collector, Gary DeMar does what he does best: Talk about everything and anything, relating it to how the world actually works. Welcome to the Gary DeMar Podcast!

Biblical Context Under the Microscope 11/22/2024

Biblical Context Under the Microscope Bible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 15 Gary discusses biblical context and its importance to interpreting all Bible passages, but especially prophetic ones. Most Christians cherry-pick verses to fit their end-times system, rather than reading entire passages in the context in which they were written. /episode/index/show/garydemar/id/34100791

How to Interpret the Bible (Part Two) 11/20/2024

How to Interpret the Bible (Part Two) Gary is interviewed about biblical hermeneutics (the art and science of interpretation). He continues his lesson with discussions about time statements and the book of Revelation. Most Christians have never been taught these things and while it takes work and patience, there are many free online tools available that can help make the process easier. NOTE: The host's audio is very bad and used very sparingly. Gary does most of the speaking. /episode/index/show/garydemar/id/34018987

How to Interpret the Bible (Part One) 11/18/2024

How to Interpret the Bible (Part One) Gary is interviewed about biblical hermeneutics (the art and science of interpretation). He gives a quick lesson about how regular Christians can and should do it for themselves. Most Christians are never taught how to read the Bible for themselves and are left to accept what others tell them it means. NOTE: The host's audio is very bad and used very sparingly. Gary does most of the speaking. /episode/index/show/garydemar/id/33962867

A Comedy of Prophetic Errors 11/15/2024

A Comedy of Prophetic Errors Bible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 14 Gary discusses the history of failed "end times" and "last days" predictions. While many have made bold claims about the future, they have all been proven wrong. These false prophets have a long, long history of failure, but it never seems to cause Christians to: 1) question these repeated claims, and 2) seek out a more consistently biblical hermeneutic. The Hal Lindsey "Hero or Bum" article is here: /episode/index/show/garydemar/id/33918054

The Worldwide Demand for Gold and Silver 11/13/2024

The Worldwide Demand for Gold and Silver Gary continues his interview with Gordon Van Wechel with Alchemy Precious Metals. In this second part, Gordon discusses the worldwide demand for precious metals and how countries like China and India are influencing prices. Gold and silver also have industrial uses, which keeps their value high outside of government interventions like the Federal Reserve. (Part Two of Two) Check out Gordon's website here: /episode/index/show/garydemar/id/33903722

The Importance of Owning Gold and Silver 11/11/2024

The Importance of Owning Gold and Silver Gary interviews Gordon Van Wechel with Alchemy Precious Metals. Gordon is an expert in gold and silver trading and discusses why holding precious metals as part of your long-term investing strategy is important. (Part One of Two) Check out Gordon's website here: /episode/index/show/garydemar/id/33853362

Israel as the Fig Tree Under the Microscope 11/08/2024

Israel as the Fig Tree Under the Microscope Bible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 13 Gary discusses a popular interpretation by modern prophecy writers and pastors about Israel being the "fig tree" spoken of by Jesus in the NT. Usually, it is interpreted as Israel "becoming a nation again" in 1948. Unfortunately for them, the math, the biblical data, and Jesus' own words do not confirm this strained interpretation. Get Gary's book here: /episode/index/show/garydemar/id/33840532

BONUS: Gary's Reaction to the Election 11/06/2024

BONUS: Gary's Reaction to the Election Gary gives his thoughts on the results from Tuesday's election and Trump's win of both the electoral and the popular vote. /episode/index/show/garydemar/id/33821550

Billionaires, the Economy, and Abortion 11/06/2024

Billionaires, the Economy, and Abortion Two huge topics that defined the Harris/Walz platform were taxing rich people and the right to abortion. Gary points out how both of these are misrepresented to appeal to uninformed voters. Emotional appeals, even from Billy Graham's granddaughter, are used to divert people from the real truth of every matter. Get Gary's paper on The Bible and Abortion here: /episode/index/show/garydemar/id/33809792

Not to Vote is Still a Vote 11/04/2024

Not to Vote is Still a Vote Many Christians are saying that they won't vote because neither candidate appeals to them. Not voting is still a vote, and these same Christians will have to live in the world that results from whichever candidate wins. Both political parties are using their constituents and this is a problem. Things need to be done, but ignoring the problem is not a viable solution. Officer Deon Joseph video here: Gary's article here: /episode/index/show/garydemar/id/33758072

Discussing Bible Prophecy With My 11-Year-Old Granddaughter 11/01/2024

Discussing Bible Prophecy With My 11-Year-Old Granddaughter Bible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 12 Gary does a short Bible study with his granddaughter, who had a few questions about Mark 13 and Jesus' coming. Are there two comings mentioned in this chapter (the Olivet Discourse) and if so, how do we know what verses apply to which coming? /episode/index/show/garydemar/id/33710732

Mass Election Hysteria 10/30/2024

Mass Election Hysteria Gary discusses a few of the nonsensical claims being trotted out by leftists about the election. It's difficult to take any of it seriously, and yet it's all being said with a straight face. It's a reminder that Christians MUST be involved if only to keep things somewhat rational. /episode/index/show/garydemar/id/33677597

Going Back to Find the Way Forward 10/28/2024

Going Back to Find the Way Forward Gary interviews author Mike D'Virgilio about his book, Going Back To Find the Way Forward. Mike has a lot in common with Gary and has learned very practical ways to get involved to make a difference far beyond simply voting and complaining (as many conservatives seem to hope will make a difference). Get Mike's book here: /episode/index/show/garydemar/id/33634912

Putting It All Together 10/25/2024

Putting It All Together Bible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 11 Gary gives a quick lesson on how to do biblical hermeneutics, which simply means how interpret the text. Most Christians are never taught how to read the Bible for themselves or how to use basic Bible tools. This is unfortunate and usually means Christians must depend on others to tell them what the Bible says. Get the free PDF here: Get Gary's short course on hermeneutics here: /episode/index/show/garydemar/id/33604677

The Former Shock Jock as Liberal Political Tool 10/23/2024

The Former Shock Jock as Liberal Political Tool Gary discusses a few recent news items about the political hot-potato of abortion, or more accurately, the murder of pre-born children. Ted Cruz, Donald Trump, and other Republicans have trouble answering questions about this topic due to their own political compromise with it. Kamala Harris' recent interview with supposed shock-jock and free-thinker Howard Stern is the ultimate example of the lack of logic being presented by abortion advocates. /episode/index/show/garydemar/id/33571582

Christians, Politics, and the Apostle Paul 10/21/2024

Christians, Politics, and the Apostle Paul One from the archives, almost exactly three years ago. The more things change, they more they don't. Political liberals are more than willing to use every means necessary to get their message out, even breaking tax laws. Conservatives and Christians seldom have this boldness. In fact, many Christians don't even see the reason to be involved. The Apostle Paul would not agree. /episode/index/show/garydemar/id/33545187

Prophetic Schizophrenia Under the Microscope 10/18/2024

Prophetic Schizophrenia Under the Microscope Bible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 10 Many modern preachers and authors are schizophrenic. On one hand they sensationalize current events as being part of the "end times" and yet also highlight how Christians must be involved culturally and politically. They don't seem to understand that these messages are contradictory and often cause their hearers to become paralyzed with indecision. Get the free PDF here: /episode/index/show/garydemar/id/33499472

Un-Separating the People of God 10/16/2024

Un-Separating the People of God Picking up with Gary's interview with the Resistance Chicks from a few months back, this third part deals with Dispensationalism and how it influences both eschatology and politics. A major problem with the paradigm is how it separates God's future plans into two, with one for the Jews and another for the Church. /episode/index/show/garydemar/id/33477247

Making Connections to Learn and Remember 10/14/2024

Making Connections to Learn and Remember Gary gives a quick update on the recent donation matching challenge, and then discusses a listener question about his research methods. Gary has been doing this a long time (which helps of course), but he also points out that making mental connections between things that interest you is a helpful way to learn and remember new things. /episode/index/show/garydemar/id/33439972

Dividing Matthew 24 Under the Microscope 10/11/2024

Dividing Matthew 24 Under the Microscope Bible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 9. Many Bible commentators claim that Matthew 24—Jesus' Olivet Discourse—should be divided between verses that apply to events in AD70 and verses that apply to the distant future. Gary puts this popular hermeneutic under the exegetical microscope to see if it stands up under scrutiny. /episode/index/show/garydemar/id/33403817

The Meta-Hermeneutic of the New Testament 10/09/2024

The Meta-Hermeneutic of the New Testament Volume 2 of Kim Burgess and Gary DeMar's The Hope of Israel and the Nations is now available! Gary discusses the , the , and what Kim calls the "meta-hermeneutic" of the New Testament (p. 13). Why did Paul write letters and Luke write "historical documents?" Each writing had a particular motivation behind it and we must take this into consideration when interpreting them. Get Volume 2 here: /episode/index/show/garydemar/id/33384427

Get Yourself Educated 10/07/2024

Get Yourself Educated After giving a quick reminder about the historical reality of hurricanes and flooding (not making them proof of either Bible prophecy or climate change), Gary interacts with a recent clip from Charlie Kirk. A questioner asks Kirk about "common law" and America's founding, and Charlie's response is impressive and very much in line with what Gary and American Vision have taught for decades. Get Gary's book The Case for America's Christian Heritage here: /episode/index/show/garydemar/id/33350732

The Nation of Israel Under the Microscope 10/04/2024

The Nation of Israel Under the Microscope Bible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 8. Gary discusses the idea put forth by nearly all modern pop prophecy writers that Israel becoming a nation again in 1948 is a "major prophetic sign" of the "end times." There is no verse for this supposed hermeneutical key, but this doesn't stop authors and preachers from continually repeating it. Let's be Bereans and "see if this is so." /episode/index/show/garydemar/id/33321342

How Your Goose is Getting Cooked 10/02/2024

How Your Goose is Getting Cooked Gary concludes his talk about Christian worldview. While most Christians stand by and do nothing, the other side is working feverishly to implement their godless, humanistic, destructive worldview. Watching from the sidelines is not an option. Which worldview will ultimately prevail? Are you cooking the goose of the anti-Christians or are they cooking yours? Part Two of Two. You can also . /episode/index/show/garydemar/id/33253402

The Peking Duck Syndrome 09/30/2024

The Peking Duck Syndrome In this classic talk given at a Christian home-educators conference, Gary explains why a Christian worldview is so critical and important. Having all the right answers does not equip Christians to deal with today's ever-changing world. The enemy never stops reinterpreting and twisting Truth to suit their own sinful desires. Answering their moving target requires a worldview "grid." This is Part One of Two. You can also . /episode/index/show/garydemar/id/33253222

Max Lucado's 'What Happens Next' Under the Microscope 09/27/2024

Max Lucado's 'What Happens Next' Under the Microscope Bible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 7. Gary deals with Max Lucado's new book, What Happens Next: A Traveler's Guide Through the End of This Age. Nothing Lucado writes is new or different from what has already been written hundreds of times by a multitude of other authors over the last two or three decades. . /episode/index/show/garydemar/id/33225672

Survival of the Fittest 09/25/2024

Survival of the Fittest Gary concludes his interview with Brett Prieto about worldviews and morality. As he always does, Gary brings in pop culture and television and movies to help make his point about the need for an authoritative standard (a Lawgiver) in order to define right and wrong. Many claim to be moral and ethical without any actual basis for it. /episode/index/show/garydemar/id/33163512

Borrowed Moral Capital 09/23/2024

Borrowed Moral Capital This is part one of an interview by Brett Prieto about Gary's book, Why It Might Be OK to Eat Your Neighbor. Gary points out the impossibility of a materialist worldview to define things like love or morality. Most atheists don't even realize the problem that they are "borrowing" morality from the Christian worldview in order to prop up their own lack of one. /episode/index/show/garydemar/id/33163312

The Rapture Under the Microscope 09/20/2024

The Rapture Under the Microscope Gary responds to a clip on Facebook that claims to "prove" the Rapture with two Bible verses. Revelation 3:10 and 1 Thessalonians 1:10 are the verses and Gary digs into the Greek and some of the translation and interpretation issues involved. Also, outside of the language issues, there is the larger problem of the historical context and the time indicators. /episode/index/show/garydemar/id/33132667

MAGA vs the DC Uniparty 09/18/2024

MAGA vs the DC Uniparty Gary discusses MAGA, Trump, and the Washington DC political machine. The reason why the uniparty can exist at all is because Americans (and many Christians) have disconnected from truth and history and care more about what vapid celebrities shout into the media echo chamber. It's not a difficult equation: if you allow it to happen without consequences, you will get more of it (think assassination attempts). /episode/index/show/garydemar/id/33099802

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