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Welcome to Christianity on Trial, where the claims of Christianity are examined and judged by the rules of evidence as used in the court of law. Your host, Dr. John Warwick Montgomery, is a lawyer, a theologian, an author, and an accomplished defender of biblical Christianity. He is no stranger to the rules of evidence or the courtroom. So with our skeptical world for the prosecution and Dr. John Warwick Montgomery for the defense, stay with us as we listen in on Christianity on Trial.

Riley and Gillespie take a break from the usual format to consider how our nation quickly forgot COVID-19 in the wake of the death of George Floyd. We seek to better understand what is happening regarding the protests and rioting, how it affects the Church, and how Christians might respond.

When we are suffering persecutions, falsely accused and battling our own emotions, the truth of His grace is greater than anything that can attack us, including ourown thoughts.

Asking God to be gracious to me, because my enemies are trampling on me.

We remember the year 1780 and the Gordon Riots. The reading is "A Ballad of Trees and the Master" by Sidney Lanier.

The Psalm is written in the cave, referring to the time David was hiding from Saul and his soldiers.

David states a very bold accusation that God has rejected and abandoned him. The land is quaking, shaking and full of tragedy.

We remember the year 1661 and the execution of James Guthrie. The reading is from the Scottish Martyrs Monument.

We remember the year 1934 and the publishing of the Barmen Declaration. The reading is from Rachel Held Evans, "Inspired."

Pastor Killian Teaches On Like 24:44-53

This Psalm describes the wicked and the arrogant thoughts and scenes of wicked preying upon the poor.

Come With Me if You Want to Live. The two most important words we will ever hear.