From Gangster to the Gospel

Gilbert House Ministries

From Gangster to the Gospel

March 3, 2024 • Mondo De La Vega

FROM A BROKEN HOME in Guatemala to life as a gangster in Los Angeles, Mondo De La Vega is one of the last people you’d expect to find preaching the gospel.

Mondo, Executive Producer of The Jim Bakker Show and host of The Mondo Show, joins us to discuss his new book My Crazy Life, and how his sister Laura, who, through the power of the Holy Spirit, resisted the lure of the false family structure offered by the gangs of L.A., was able to turn Mondo’s life around with three questions, and how meeting Jim Bakker not only gave Mondo a direction but brought Jim back to active ministry doing what he does best—finding ways to deliver the gospel through broadcast television.

'Palestine' and the Church

April 28, 2024 • Mark Sutherland

THERE IS A RISING TIDE of anti-Semitism in the body of Christ. It's time for believers to address this issue. Mark Sutherland (http://marksutherland.org/) joins us to discuss the geopolitical struggles involving Israel and the rise of anti-Semitic conspiracy theories. We examine the importance of understanding biblical prophecies and the significance of Jerusalem in these events. We also address irresponsible reporting by the corporate media and misinformation surrounding Israel and the Jewish people. The conversation delves into the history of Zionism, the establishment of Israel, and the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The decline of Christianity in the Middle East is increasing, down from 20% of the population a century ago to 5% today, but it isn’t due to Jewish persecution. Understanding history is critical to informed discussions about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Iron and Myth 28: Acknowledge Yahweh, You Sons of El

April 21, 2024 • Brian Godawa, Dr. Judd Burton • Psalm 29, Psalm 82, Psalm 89, Psalm 68

THE PSALMS are often polemics directed at the gods of the pagan nations around Israel. Case in point is the subject of this month’s Iron and Myth roundtable, Psalm 29. Dr. Judd Burton (http://www.burtonbeyond.net/), author of Interview With the Giant, Brian Godawa (http://www.godawa.com/), best-selling author of the new novel Cruel Logic, and Doug Van Dorn (http://www.douglasvandorn.com/), author of Giants: Sons of the Gods, discuss Psalm 29 and its interpretation from a divine counsel perspective. We explore the translation of the Hebrew phrase bene elim as “sons of God” and its connection to the divine council (Psalm 82:1). We also discuss the similarities between Psalm 29 and Canaanite poetry about Baal, suggesting that the psalm may be a subversive polemic against Baal worship. We also highlight the geographical references in the psalm and their significance in relation to the storm-god language. It’s important to recognize these similarities and understand the cultural context of the biblical world. Not only did the Hebrew prophets and psalmists take direct aim at the gods of their pagan neighbors, their writings reveal Christ in the Old Testament.

Gate of the Gods

April 14, 2024 • Tyler Gilreath

MYSTERY BABYLON of the end times is the return of Babel. This shouldn’t surprise us—the Hebrew words bab el (from Akkadian bab ilu, meaning “gate of gods”), translated Babylon, are the same words rendered “Babel” in Genesis 11. Tyler Gilreath, author of the new book Gate of the Gods, explains why the connections between Babel and Babylon are much deeper than just linguistics. Here's the link to 'Gate of the Gods' at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4abnn1m Bear in mind that there will be a special discounted offer on 'Gate of the Gods' at the https://www.skywatchtvstore.com/ in a month or so accompanying broadcast programs featuring Tyler Gilreath and Lt. Col. Robert Maginnis, author of the forthcoming book 'Out of this World: Are UFOs Aliens, Spirits, or Pure Hokum?'