• Anticipating His Return

    May 8, 2026

    Jan Markell talks to Jeff Kinley about signs that are aligning as we count down to the Rapture of the church. From the coming abomination at Sodom and Gomorrah to the current UFO hype, to attempts to identify the Antichrist, things are falling into place.

  • Laodicea Lies: Is It Time to Find a New Church?

    April 11, 2026

    Jan Markell and Brandon Holthaus discuss rampant wolves among the flock. The Laodicean church tells us we can have our best life now and is silent on biblical prophecy, Israel, current events, and more. It may be time to move on. Find Brandon’s book in our online store.

  • It’s All Coming Together

    March 30, 2026

    Jan Markell and Billy Crone discuss a number of current topics that reveal the convergence of last days’ events.

  • When the Truth Turns Upside Down

    December 25, 2025

    We live in a world turned upside down. Evil is being called good. This is a short discussion at a recent Understanding the Times with Jan Markell, Mark Henry, and Barry Stagner.

  • A Shameful Silence

    November 18, 2025

    Why is no one talking about the real genocide going on – the slaughter of Christians in many places around the world. Jan Markell, Mark Henry and Barry Stagner discuss it at our recent Understanding the Times gathering near Minneapolis.

  • No One Knows the Hour

    November 10, 2025

    When voices claim to know the day of the Rapture, deception follows. Scripture declares no one knows the hour—only the Father. Our call is not to predict but to prepare. This was part of our recent Understanding the Times with Barry Stagner, Jan Markell and Mark Henry in suburban Minneapolis.

  • Don’t Dance with the Devil

    October 30, 2025

    This is the season of glorifying witchcraft and even the demonic. Learn of the dangers of that in this short video with Barry Stagner, Jan Markell and Mark Henry. This was at our most recent Understanding the Times event in suburban Minneapolis.

  • Normal Won’t Return: Jesus Will

    October 10, 2025

    This was our Understanding the Times night October 9, 2025 in suburban Minneapolis. Featured guest was Barry StagnerJan Markell and Mark Henry were co-hosts.  Multiple current event items were considered throughout the evening. Find a DVD in our online store.

  • Understanding the Times with Jan Markell

    May 5, 2025

    Jan Markell is the guest of Tim Moore and Nathan Jones on Christ in Prophecy.  The three talk about numerous current events.

  • Creating God in Our Own Image

    April 22, 2025

    In this clip from our March “Understanding the Times” event, Pastor Mark Henry and the panel discuss the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and their profound implications for society. From AI developing its own languages, to the potential dangers of uncontrolled super-intelligence, the conversation delves into the ethical, technological, and even spiritual dimensions of the future.

  • Take Out the Head of the Snake

    February 19, 2025

    Brandon Holthaus, Mark Henry, and Jan Markell discuss current event issues at a recent Understanding the Times in the Twin Cities area.

  • Yes, There is a Deep State

    January 27, 2025

    Jan Markell, Brandon Holthaus, and Mark Henry consider the deep state and how President Trump will have to deal with it. Phil Haney warned of this years ago. This was at Understanding the Times January 16 in suburban Minneapolis.

  • Shadow Government: It’s Not Just Conspiracy

    January 17, 2025

    There really is a Deep State. Who is a part of it and what is their goal?  Brandon Holthaus, Mark Henry, and Jan Markell examine this at Understanding the Times, January 16, 2025.   Can the new administration avoid it?

  • Jesus is Coming Again!

    December 11, 2024

    Jan Markell talks end-times with Patrick Hoban. Could we be the last generation?

  • When Jesus Returns

    December 5, 2024

    Jan Markell talks current events with Rick Probst from “Faith Talk Today.”  How are all events of the hour pointing to the soon return of Jesus?

  • Sprinting Towards the Antichrist

    November 26, 2024

    Tom Hughes talks to Jan Markell about prominent last days’ signs as we wind down the year. Which are the most prominent and how do they affect you?

  • Prophetic Trends

    October 26, 2024

    Pastor Brandon Holthaus talks to Jan Markell about the 2024 election and about prophetic trends we should be watching as this year winds down. Do we have time to make America great again?

  • Five End-Time Developments

    October 22, 2024

    Jan Markell, Jeff Kinley, and Todd Hampson look at five end-time happenings that are significant and reveal the lateness of the hour. We are living on borrowed time.

  • Five Turning Points

    October 9, 2024

    Jan Markell is a guest on Prophecy Pros with Jeff Kinley and Todd Hampson. Jan offers five unique turning points this year as we wind down 2024 and how they tie to the Bible.

  • So Who Is Really Running the Country?

    September 9, 2024

    That is one topic considered at our recent Understanding the Times with Michele Bachmann, Mark Henry and Jan Markell. Michele gives her response to that troubling question and you might be surprised.

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