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Well Versed World Podcast

Well Versed World

In today’s political climate, the Well Versed podcast brings you Biblical principles of governance, not merely to governmental leaders, but to YOU, an intelligent, informed, learning citizen. Our concern is not Right v. Left, but Right v. Wrong. Hosted by Dr. Jim Garlow, he breaks down the most pressing topics in culture with special guests along the way.

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#470
Today · 28 min
How God Set Her Free from Homosexuality w/ Janet Boynes – 9.6.2026
On this WPN Call #584, Dr. Jim Garlow is joined by Janet Boynes, who once lived as a lesbian for fourteen years. She went from relationship to relationship until the Lord intervened and called her out. It’s been over eighteen years since Janet has been out of that old life, and now she travels the country not only sharing her story, but also God's love and redemption. Hear Janet's story of how God set her free from homosexuality and how she is helping others who are lost in sexual sin. Website: https://www.janetboynesministries.com/ Dr. Jim Garlow has partnered with Pastor Mario Bramnick and Terry Barnes to bring you World Prayer Network (WPN), which seeks out Holy Spirit given strategies for how to be an effective and contagious Christ-follower in our present national situations. WPN hosts weekly prayer calls to seek out strategies for the transformation of nations, including our own. During these live calls, we share briefings from key leaders and then pray into what we see and hear from the Lord. Follow us on social media: facebook.com/wellversedworld Twitter: @wellversedworld Instagram: @wellversedworld www.wellversedworld.org
#469
Yesterday · 38 min
The State of Christian Higher Education in America w/ Dr. Lisa Dunne – 11.1.2026
On this WPN Call #600, Dr. Jim Garlow is joined by Dr. Lisa Dunne, an industry disruptor in the field of education. In addition to founding Chula Vista Christian University, she has launched 32 national K to 12 homeschool academies that are dedicated to rescuing the next generation from the toxic traits of traditional education. She discusses the state of Christian higher education in America, and we can do to reclaim the next generation. Websites: https://www.cvcu.us/ https://www.academicrescuemission.com/ https://www.drlisadunne.com/ Dr. Jim Garlow has partnered with Pastor Mario Bramnick and Terry Barnes to bring you World Prayer Network (WPN), which seeks out Holy Spirit given strategies for how to be an effective and contagious Christ-follower in our present national situations. WPN hosts weekly prayer calls to seek out strategies for the transformation of nations, including our own. During these live calls, we share briefings from key leaders and then pray into what we see and hear from the Lord. Follow us on social media: facebook.com/wellversedworld Twitter: @wellversedworld Instagram: @wellversedworld www.wellversedworld.org
#467
Tuesday · 24 min
A Midterm Election Polling Update w/ Ralph Reed – 11.1.2026
On this WPN Call #600, Dr. Jim Garlow is joined by Ralph Reed, a political consultant, lobbyist, and the founder and chairman of The Faith and Freedom Coalition, a conservative political advocacy non-profit organization. He brings a crucial update on the current polling of the 2026 midterm elections. Their website: https://www.ffcoalition.com/# Dr. Jim Garlow has partnered with Pastor Mario Bramnick and Terry Barnes to bring you World Prayer Network (WPN), which seeks out Holy Spirit given strategies for how to be an effective and contagious Christ-follower in our present national situations. WPN hosts weekly prayer calls to seek out strategies for the transformation of nations, including our own. During these live calls, we share briefings from key leaders and then pray into what we see and hear from the Lord. Follow us on social media: facebook.com/wellversedworld Twitter: @wellversedworld Instagram: @wellversedworld www.wellversedworld.org
#468
Tuesday · 21 min
A Spiritual Overview of the 2026 Midterms w/ Chad Connelly – 11.1.2026
On this WPN Call #600, Dr. Jim Garlow is joined by Chad Connelly, the former chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party and the founder of Faith Wins, an organization dedicated to educating, activating, and mobilizing faith leaders, helping them leverage their influence and impact within the governmental and political arena. Having met with thousands of pastors in over a hundred locations around the country, he gives us a spiritual overview of what is at stake in the 2026 midterm elections. Website: https://faithwins.org/ Dr. Jim Garlow has partnered with Pastor Mario Bramnick and Adam Schindler to bring you World Prayer Network (WPN), which seeks out Holy Spirit given strategies for how to be an effective and contagious Christ-follower in our present national situations. WPN hosts weekly prayer calls to seek out strategies for the transformation of nations, including our own. During these live calls, we share briefings from key leaders and then pray into what we see and hear from the Lord. Follow us on social media: facebook.com/wellversedworld twitter: @wellversedworld instagram: @wellversedworld www.wellversedworld.org
#466
Monday · 25 min
A Sobering Update on Euthanasia in New York w/ Erica O'Connell – 9.16.2026
On this WPN Call #587, Dr. Jim Garlow is joined by Erica O'Connell, who serves as legal counsel on Alliance Defending Freedom's Center for Public Policy. Her work focuses on protecting life from conception to natural death. Before joining ADF, Erica clerked on the Florida Supreme Court and Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal, and also served as a criminal prosecutor in the Miami-Dade County State Attorney’s Office. She brings a sobering update on the state of New York, which earlier this year became the 13th U.S. state to legalize physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill residents. Dr. Jim Garlow has partnered with Pastor Mario Bramnick and Terry Barnes to bring you World Prayer Network (WPN), which seeks out Holy Spirit given strategies for how to be an effective and contagious Christ-follower in our present national situations. WPN hosts weekly prayer calls to seek out strategies for the transformation of nations, including our own. During these live calls, we share briefings from key leaders and then pray into what we see and hear from the Lord. Follow us on social media: facebook.com/wellversedworld twitter: @wellversedworld instagram: @wellversedworld www.wellversedworld.org
#464
Saturday · 26 min
The Tragic Result of Brazil's Runoff Election w/ Noela Xavier – 10.28.2026
On this WPN Call #599, Dr. Jim Garlow is joined by Noela Xavier, an Admissions Director at American School of Brasilia in Brazil. She discusses the sobering results of Brazil's presidential runoff election, in which Lula, the leftist incumbent, allegedly defeated Jair Bolsonaro. (Read that: Stole the election. Same song. Second verse.) Dr. Jim Garlow has partnered with Pastor Mario Bramnick and Terry Barnes to bring you World Prayer Network (WPN), which seeks out Holy Spirit given strategies for how to be an effective and contagious Christ-follower in our present national situations. WPN hosts weekly prayer calls to seek out strategies for the transformation of nations, including our own. During these live calls, we share briefings from key leaders and then pray into what we see and hear from the Lord. Follow us on social media: facebook.com/wellversedworld twitter: @wellversedworld instagram: @wellversedworld www.wellversedworld.org
#465
Saturday · 25 min
An Update on Israel's Legislative Election w/ Aaron Lipkin – 10.28.2026
On this WPN Call #599, Dr. Jim Garlow is joined by Aaron Lipkin, an Israeli biblical scholar, archaeologist, and filmmaker. He discusses the current state of Israel's 2026 Legislative Election. Website: https://www.lipkintours.com/ Dr. Jim Garlow has partnered with Pastor Mario Bramnick and Terry Barnes to bring you World Prayer Network (WPN), which seeks out Holy Spirit given strategies for how to be an effective and contagious Christ-follower in our present national situations. WPN hosts weekly prayer calls to seek out strategies for the transformation of nations, including our own. During these live calls, we share briefings from key leaders and then pray into what we see and hear from the Lord. Follow us on social media: facebook.com/wellversedworld twitter: @wellversedworld instagram: @wellversedworld www.wellversedworld.org
#462
October 27 · 36 min
Breaking Down President Trump's Powerful UN Speech w/ Rod Martin – 9.30.2026
On this WPN Call #589, Dr. Jim Garlow is joined by Rod Martin, the founder and CEO of Martin Capital, a technology entrepreneur, investor, and futurist from Destin, Florida. In Part 2 of our interview with him, he discusses President Donald Trump's powerful speech at the 81st United Nations General Assembly. where he covered a wide variety of topics, including the Iran War, America's military strength, and the future of artificial intelligence (AI). Website: https://www.rodmartin.org/p/about-rod-d-martin https://www.amazon.com/dp/1631441329?lv=shuf&bestFormat=true&linkCode=sl2&crid=Z7APB1HBSHRI&sprefix=trump%27s+n&gaOptInStatus=true&language=en_US&k=trump%27s+new+world+re-order&ascsubtag=srctok-2ab56615143619d7&btn_type=ss&linkId=c6bf779190a8625ed656424d0f17920f&tag=vanguardoftherev&btn_ref=srctok-2ab56615143619d7&channelId=1&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&plpRedirect=mhFallback Dr. Jim Garlow has partnered with Pastor Mario Bramnick and Terry Barnes to bring you World Prayer Network (WPN), which seeks out Holy Spirit given strategies for how to be an effective and contagious Christ-follower in our present national situations. WPN hosts weekly prayer calls to seek out strategies for the transformation of nations, including our own. During these live calls, we share briefings from key leaders and then pray into what we see and hear from the Lord. Follow us on social media: facebook.com/wellversedworld twitter: @wellversedworld instagram: @wellversedworld www.wellversedworld.org
#463
October 27 · 47 min
Why Greenland is Strategically Important for the U.S. w/ Rod Martin – 9.23.2026
On this WPN Call #589, Dr. Jim Garlow is joined by Rod Martin, the founder and CEO of Martin Capital, a technology entrepreneur, investor, and futurist from Destin, Florida. In Part 1 of our interview with him, he discusses the importance of America and Denmark reaching a significant agreement that granted the U.S. expanded military and security rights in Greenland Website: https://www.rodmartin.org/p/about-rod-d-martin https://www.amazon.com/dp/1631441329?lv=shuf&bestFormat=true&linkCode=sl2&crid=Z7APB1HBSHRI&sprefix=trump%27s+n&gaOptInStatus=true&language=en_US&k=trump%27s+new+world+re-order&ascsubtag=srctok-2ab56615143619d7&btn_type=ss&linkId=c6bf779190a8625ed656424d0f17920f&tag=vanguardoftherev&btn_ref=srctok-2ab56615143619d7&channelId=1&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&plpRedirect=mhFallback Dr. Jim Garlow has partnered with Pastor Mario Bramnick and Terry Barnes to bring you World Prayer Network (WPN), which seeks out Holy Spirit given strategies for how to be an effective and contagious Christ-follower in our present national situations. WPN hosts weekly prayer calls to seek out strategies for the transformation of nations, including our own. During these live calls, we share briefings from key leaders and then pray into what we see and hear from the Lord. Follow us on social media: facebook.com/wellversedworld twitter: @wellversedworld instagram: @wellversedworld www.wellversedworld.org
#461
October 26 · 1 hr 21 min
A Global Overview: The United Nations on Abortion, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity w/ Rebecca Oas – 9.27.2026
On this WPN Call #590, Dr. Jim Garlow is joined by Rebecca Oas, the Director of Research for the Center for Family and Human Rights (C-Fam) in Washington, D.C. Before joining C-Fam, Rebecca earned her doctorate in Genetics and Molecular Biology at Emory University. She has written for Human Life International as a Fellow of HLI America and is has served as a Contributing Editor for HLI. She gives a remarkable in-depth, unprecedented explanation of the United Nations involvement with abortion and SOGI (Sexual Orientation and Gender Ideology) issues. Website: https://c-fam.org/ https://well-versed-world-store.myshopify.com/products/universed-unexpected-bible-verses-and-scriptural-values-found-within-the-united-nations Dr. Jim Garlow has partnered with Pastor Mario Bramnick and Terry Barnes to bring you World Prayer Network (WPN), which seeks out Holy Spirit given strategies for how to be an effective and contagious Christ-follower in our present national situations. WPN hosts weekly prayer calls to seek out strategies for the transformation of nations, including our own. During these live calls, we share briefings from key leaders and then pray into what we see and hear from the Lord. Follow us on social media: facebook.com/wellversedworld twitter: @wellversedworld instagram: @wellversedworld www.wellversedworld.org
#460
October 24 · 47 min
Who Cares About the UN? You Should. Why? w/ Anna Derbyshire – 9.30.2026
On this WPN Call #591, Dr. Jim Garlow is joined by Anna Derbyshire, the USA Director for CitizenGo. Her work includes legislative advocacy, petition strategy, public messaging, coalition engagement, fundraising communications, and policy analysis on issues affecting parents, children, women, the unborn, religious freedom, free speech, and the traditional family. She brings incredible insights into the previous leadership of the United Nations (UN), and tells us what to expect with the upcoming election of the UN Secretary General, and why you should care. Website: https://citizengo.org/en-us https://well-versed-world-store.myshopify.com/products/universed-unexpected-bible-verses-and-scriptural-values-found-within-the-united-nations Dr. Jim Garlow has partnered with Pastor Mario Bramnick and Terry Barnes to bring you World Prayer Network (WPN), which seeks out Holy Spirit given strategies for how to be an effective and contagious Christ-follower in our present national situations. WPN hosts weekly prayer calls to seek out strategies for the transformation of nations, including our own. During these live calls, we share briefings from key leaders and then pray into what we see and hear from the Lord. Follow us on social media: facebook.com/wellversedworld twitter: @wellversedworld instagram: @wellversedworld www.wellversedworld.org
#459
October 23 · 58 min
Islam: France Now. All of Europe? Are We Next? w/ Bill Federer – 10.21.2026
On this WPN Call #597, Dr. Jim Garlow is joined by Bill Federer, a brilliant historian, nationally known speaker, best-selling author, and president of American Minute, Inc., a publishing company dedicated to researching America's noble heritage. He brings an extremely detailed presentation of the origins, history, and core beliefs of Islam, and why this religion is a threat to Christianity and Western Civilization. Website: https://americanminute.com/https://americanminute.com/ Dr. Jim Garlow has partnered with Pastor Mario Bramnick and Terry Barnes to bring you World Prayer Network (WPN), which seeks out Holy Spirit given strategies for how to be an effective and contagious Christ-follower in our present national situations. WPN hosts weekly prayer calls to seek out strategies for the transformation of nations, including our own. During these live calls, we share briefings from key leaders and then pray into what we see and hear from the Lord. Follow us on social media: facebook.com/wellversedworld twitter: @wellversedworld instagram: @wellversedworld www.wellversedworld.org
#458
October 22 · 43 min
An Encouraging Discussion of Prophecy and the End Times w/ Pastor Kevin O'Connor – 10.18.26
On this WPN Call #596, Dr. Jim Garlow is joined by Pastor Kevin O'Connor, the Lead Pastor of Ark Church in Redlands, California. He brings an extremely insightful and encouraging briefing on prophecy, the patterns of scripture, how they relate to the present, and what we as Christians need to do to respond and prepare spiritually on the End Times. Dr. Jim Garlow has partnered with Pastor Mario Bramnick and Terry Barnes to bring you World Prayer Network (WPN), which seeks out Holy Spirit given strategies for how to be an effective and contagious Christ-follower in our present national situations. WPN hosts weekly prayer calls to seek out strategies for the transformation of nations, including our own. During these live calls, we share briefings from key leaders and then pray into what we see and hear from the Lord. Follow us on social media: facebook.com/wellversedworld twitter: @wellversedworld instagram: @wellversedworld www.wellversedworld.org
#456
October 17 · 1 hr 19 min
Understand How the United Nations Functions w/ Stefano Genarinni – 10.11.2026
On this WPN Call #594, Dr. Jim Garlow is joined by Stefano Gennarini, the Vice President for Legal Studies at the Center for Family and Human Rights (C-Fam). Stefano represents C-Fam at UN headquarters in New York and researches and writes on international law and policy. He is also the father of 10 children! He gives a detailed overview of how the United Nations functions, and why you need to care about what is happening in the U.N. Website: https://c-fam.org/ Dr. Jim Garlow has partnered with Pastor Mario Bramnick and Terry Barnes to bring you World Prayer Network (WPN), which seeks out Holy Spirit given strategies for how to be an effective and contagious Christ-follower in our present national situations. WPN hosts weekly prayer calls to seek out strategies for the transformation of nations, including our own. During these live calls, we share briefings from key leaders and then pray into what we see and hear from the Lord. Follow us on social media: facebook.com/wellversedworld twitter: @wellversedworld instagram: @wellversedworld www.wellversedworld.org
#457
October 16 · 1 hr 9 min
How We Can Reclaim the Mainline Church in America w/ Pastor Jake Dell & Jon Harris – 10.14.2026
On this WPN Call #595, Dr. Jim Garlow is joined by two special guests: Pastor Jake Dell, the Pastor of the historic First Congregational Church Woodbury in Connecticut; and Jon Harris, a producer from Church Reform Initiative. They discuss Pastor Jake's upcoming book Exile and Return: A Pastor’s Reckoning with the Mainline Church, and the companion documentary “All Are Not Welcome: The Downfall of the Episcopal Church and How to Reform Her.” Website: exileandreturn.com https://www.churchreforminitiative.org/all-are-not-welcome Dr. Jim Garlow has partnered with Pastor Mario Bramnick and Terry Barnes to bring you World Prayer Network (WPN), which seeks out Holy Spirit given strategies for how to be an effective and contagious Christ-follower in our present national situations. WPN hosts weekly prayer calls to seek out strategies for the transformation of nations, including our own. During these live calls, we share briefings from key leaders and then pray into what we see and hear from the Lord. Follow us on social media: facebook.com/wellversedworld twitter: @wellversedworld instagram: @wellversedworld www.wellversedworld.org
#455
August 5 · 49 min
Dr. Fauci's Disgraceful Conduct w/ Senator James Lankford, Dr. Robert Malone, & Matthew Monfore – 7.29.2026
On this WPN Call #573, Dr. Jim Garlow is joined by three special guests: Oklahoma U.S. Senator James Lankford, Dr. Robert Malone, and reporter Matthew Monfore. They discuss the disgraceful conduct of Dr. Anthony Fauci at his recent Senate hearing. Dr. Jim Garlow has partnered with Pastor Mario Bramnick and Terry Barnes to bring you World Prayer Network (WPN), which seeks out Holy Spirit given strategies for how to be an effective and contagious Christ-follower in our present national situations. WPN hosts weekly prayer calls to seek out strategies for the transformation of nations, including our own. During these live calls, we share briefings from key leaders and then pray into what we see and hear from the Lord. Follow us on social media: facebook.com/wellversedworld twitter: @wellversedworld instagram: @wellversedworld www.wellversedworld.org
#454
July 14 · 58 min
Learn About the Biblical Principles of Donald Trump's Executive Orders w/ Frank Kacer – 7.8.2026
On this WPN Call #567, Dr. Jim Garlow is joined by Frank Kacer, a Christian worldview activist in the political realm and the Well Versed ministries Director of Research, Content and Curriculum. He was a physicist in the Department of Defense Intelligence Community for over 35 years, and a senior systems engineer with SAIC for over 12 years. Frank discusses the new book he recently co-authored with Dr. Garlow titled The Executive Orders of President Donald Trump: A Biblical Perspective, which examines more than 200 Executive Orders issued during the first year (2025) of President Donald J. Trump’s second term. Website: https://www.wellversedworld.org/the-executive-orders Dr. Jim Garlow has partnered with Pastor Mario Bramnick and Terry Barnes to bring you World Prayer Network (WPN), which seeks out Holy Spirit given strategies for how to be an effective and contagious Christ-follower in our present national situations. WPN hosts weekly prayer calls to seek out strategies for the transformation of nations, including our own. During these live calls, we share briefings from key leaders and then pray into what we see and hear from the Lord. Follow us on social media: facebook.com/wellversedworld twitter: @wellversedworld instagram: @wellversedworld www.wellversedworld.org
#453
July 13 · 33 min
Recounting Our Nation's Glorious Founding Before God w/ Dr. Jim Garlow – 7.12.2026
On this WPN Call #568, we replay Dr. Jim Garlow's message from July 3 at the Museuem of the Bible in Washington D.C., titled, titled, "Recounting Our Nation's Glorious Founding Under God," in which he gave a 150-year sweep of history, sharing how the Gospel came to, and spread throughout, the Thirteen Colonies, from 1607 to just after the Revolutionary War. Website: https://www.wellversedworld.org/haym https://www.wellversedworld.org/mtf Dr. Jim Garlow has partnered with Pastor Mario Bramnick and Terry Barnes to bring you World Prayer Network (WPN), which seeks out Holy Spirit given strategies for how to be an effective and contagious Christ-follower in our present national situations. WPN hosts weekly prayer calls to seek out strategies for the transformation of nations, including our own. During these live calls, we share briefings from key leaders and then pray into what we see and hear from the Lord. Follow us on social media: facebook.com/wellversedworld twitter: @wellversedworld instagram: @wellversedworld www.wellversedworld.org
#452
June 27 · 59 min
The War in Israel, Antisemitism, Antizionism, and "Aliyah" w/ Chaim Malespin – 6.7.2026
On this WPN Call #558, Dr. Jim Garlow is joined by Chaim Malespin, a soldier in the Israeli Defense Forces, who has been in active reserves for the last 975 days (after serving the mandatory 3 years full time at age 18, followed by 20 years of reserve duty). He is with a team who specializes in finding “tunnels” and then trying to neutralize them. Chaim discusses the eight fronts of the war that Israel is fighting, as well as his teaching on “Aliyah,” and his thoughts on antisemitism and Zionism. Dr. Jim Garlow has partnered with Pastor Mario Bramnick and Terry Barnes to bring you World Prayer Network (WPN), which seeks out Holy Spirit given strategies for how to be an effective and contagious Christ-follower in our present national situations. WPN hosts weekly prayer calls to seek out strategies for the transformation of nations, including our own. During these live calls, we share briefings from key leaders and then pray into what we see and hear from the Lord. Follow us on social media: facebook.com/wellversedworld twitter: @wellversedworld instagram: @wellversedworld www.wellversedworld.org
#451
June 26 · 39 min
How One Man Refused the COVID Vaccine in the Military w/ Lt. Col. Scott Duncan – 5.31.2026
On this WPN Call #556, Dr. Jim Garlow is joined by Retired Lieutenant Colonel Scott “Sunny” Duncan, whose life reflects faithful service to God, family, and country. Beginning his military career as an enlisted Sailor in 1999, he went on to earn a Naval ROTC scholarship, become a Marine Corps fighter pilot, graduate from TOPGUN, and fly combat missions in support of operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and around the world. Throughout his distinguished career, Sunny served as a TOPGUN instructor, F-35 leader, and military innovator, helping develop tactics that continue to strengthen U.S. national defense. He currently serves as one of the Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth’s senior advisors. Sunny shares his story of how he courageously stood for his Christian faith by resisting the military COVID-19 vaccine mandate and advocating for the religious liberty rights of fellow service members. Dr. Jim Garlow has partnered with Pastor Mario Bramnick and Terry Barnes to bring you World Prayer Network (WPN), which seeks out Holy Spirit given strategies for how to be an effective and contagious Christ-follower in our present national situations. WPN hosts weekly prayer calls to seek out strategies for the transformation of nations, including our own. During these live calls, we share briefings from key leaders and then pray into what we see and hear from the Lord. Follow us on social media: facebook.com/wellversedworld twitter: @wellversedworld instagram: @wellversedworld www.wellversedworld.org

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