Join Chris and Rich this week as they discuss the core doctrine of the Christian faith: the Gospel! The message of the Gospel is vital in the life of the believer. It is what brings us to new life, it is what strengthens us in our daily walk, it is the promise of eternal glory. It is the message that each and every believer is commanded to share wi…

Spiritual Principles for Life and Prophetic Evangelism "And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth, and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the d…

Episode: 20150425 A 90-minute episode On this edition of Cross Encounters Radio..... 1. Tony travelled to Butler, PA (30-40 minutes north of Pittsburgh), with his three younger sisters. Butler is where Tony's generation of Miano children were born. Tony will share some deeply personal details about the trip, which was the first time in more than 40…

Chris interviews Andrew Rappaport of Striving For Eternity Ministries about his new book, "What They Believe." Andrew shares why it is important why we need to understand what other religions believe and how it effects our ability to share the gospel with their adherents. Andrew's new book details what various religions believe about their God, Jes…

Episode: 20150411 On this edition of Cross Encounters Radio..... 1. Recently Tony preached two sermons related to open-air preaching and preachers, at the Milton Herald Society: "A Defense for the Public Proclamation of the Gospel" and "Have You Been Sent?" Both Chris and Rich have some questions for Tony. Has Tony gone too far? Are his expectation…

Episode #20150404 On this edition of Cross Encounters Radio: Tony's guests will be Jeff Rose and Bobby McCreery of JeremiahCry Ministries. Together the three will provide a recap of the recent Herald Society at First Baptist Church of Miltion (Milton, FL). In addition, listeners to this broadcast will get to hear clips from a number of sermons prea…

Recently a man invloled in street ministry by the name of Michael Overd was convicted in London, of homophobic hate speech for using a passage from the Bible to explain homosexuality is a sin. Following the conviction a newspaper in the UK used the term "radicalized" in describing Michael Overd. Chris and Rich will be discussing the case and what i…

Episode: #20150321 On this edition of Cross Encounters Radio: 1. A man's house burns to the ground. Sometime later, he catches two men trying to steal the air conditioner from the roof of his destroyed home. What would you do? 2. What's a "cairn?" Tony and Rich will pick a winner of this week's Cross Encounters Radio Facebook Page "Caption This" co…

Join Cross Encounters Radio this week as we discuss the following: An American Baptist College is defending its invitation to an openly lesbian United Church of Christ minister, asserting that Christians are making an “idol” of the Bible. Is American Evangelicalism Diving Headlong Into Accepting Homosexuality? "Is Civil Disobedience Biblical?" Our …

Join this power packed episode where Chris and Rich pull the velvet off the hammer and discuss the recent news articles regarding abortion worker Callie Chatman, wife of an Alabama Baptist Preacher. Recently Callie Chatman made several comments defending her work at a local abortuary. One of her defense statements: "I feel that we have all sinned."…

Episode #20150228 On this special, two-hour edition of Cross Encounters Radio: 1. The guys discuss the recent arrest of a street preacher outside a Southern California DMV and Tony's subsequent article about the incident. Both the officer and the street preacher were wrong. But the street preacher brought reproach upon Jesus and His gospel. 2. Gett…

Episode #20150221 On this edition of Cross Encounters Radio: 1. Jeff Rose, founder of JeremiahCry Ministries, will be our guest. Tony and Jeff will discuss the upcoming Herald Soceity event in Milton, FL, as well as the other three Herald Society events scheduled for 2015. Tony and Jeff will also talk about the state of open-air preaching around th…

Eposide: 20150214 On this edition of Cross Encounters Radio: 1. Russell Wilson: another famous professing Christian who has brought a reproach upon Christ, with his recent positive tweet about the ographic movie, "Fifty Shades of Grey." 2. Tony will discuss his recent blog article, "American Evangelicalism: Where Bad Things Happen." 3. It's Chris' …

Episode #20150207 On this edition of Cross Encounters Radio: 1. Picking up where they left off, Tony and the guys will talk about Russell Moore's recent statement regarding the Latter-Day Saints' decision to soften its stance regarding same-sex unions and the associated governmental protections. 2. Justin Edwards recently wrote a blog article title…

Episode: 20150131 On this edition of Cross Encounters Radio: 1. The team will discuss Russel Moore and the ERLC's courtship with the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of Latter-Day Saints. 2. The team will discuss the UK government's recent shutdown of a Christian school because allegedly "leaders are failing to prepare students for life in mode…

We mean it this time! Chris and Rich will discuss: 1. Alex Malarkey, the subject of one of the most popular books about travels to heaven, "The Boy Who Came Back from Heaven," recently revealed that the book is a lie. Tony, Chris, and Richard will discuss the recent article by Dustin Germain on the Pulpit and Pen blog. The guys will also talk about…

Episode #2015003 In this epidode of Cross Encounters Radio: 1. Alex Malarkey, the subject of one of the most popular books about travels to heaven, "The Boy Who Came Back from Heaven," recently revealed that the book is a lie. Tony, Chris, and Richard will discuss the recent article by Dustin Germain on the Pulpit and Pen blog. The guys will also t…

Episode #2015002 In this episode of Cross Encounters Radio..... 1. Sheldon Ko is Tony's guest. Sheldon, an Army veteran and the local outreach leader for Grace Community Church (John MacArthur, pastor), will provide look at evangelism among America's military's rank and file. 2. This week's Romans 3:10-18 Award recipient is St. James Episcopal Chur…

Episode 2015-001 It's a new year, with a new time and format for Cross Encounters Radio! On this edition: 1. Have you heard about this new movement within Evangelicalism that has spread across the world.....in the last two weeks?! What is #The15? Who are #The15? And why are they so upset with American Evangelicalism? Tony will talk about it with Pa…

Join Chris and Rich this week as they discuss the following: 1. What is the gospel and why was it given to man? 2. The best tract we've come across for sharing the gospel with professing Christians. Yes, sadly that is an unreached people group within American Evangelicalism. 3. "Meat Eating and Bone Spitting When it Comes to Bad Preaching" Listener…

On this episode of Cross Encounters Radio: 1. Bryan Pangle, father of Matthew Pangle, will join Tony to talk about life with an autistic child and how people can help Matthew by donating to provide a specially-trained service dog for him. LISTENERS WHO MAKE A DONATION DURING THE "LIVE" BROADCAST OF THE SHOW WILL RECEIVE A FREE PACK OF GOSPEL TRACTS…

On this episode: 1. It's time, once again, to defend open-air preaching. Tony and Rich will address the following, common objections: Is open-air preaching relevant in today's social context?What if someone walks by when a Christian man is open-air preaching and doesn't hear the entire message? 2. Don't Quit! We will play the entire "Don't Quit" se…

Join us as the Cross Encounters Radio Team discusses the recent headline, "American Evangelist Miles Munroe Dies in Crash." How should the Christian respond to headlines such as these, when a well known person that is labled as American Evangelist dies? News From Around the World:"UK High Court Allows Mother to Euthanize Severely Disabled Daughter"…

In this first edition of Cross Encounters Commentary, Tony Miano discusses the recent, tragic death of St. Louis Cardinals' ooutfielder, Oscar Taveras, and the issue of speaking ill of the dead.Av Cross Encounters

On this edition of Cross Encounters Radio: 1. Evangelist Jeff Rose will join Tony to review the recent 2014 Herald Society Conference, which was held in Philadelphia, PA. The two evangelists will also talk about the March 2015 Herald Soceity Conference, which will be held in Milton, FL. 2. Earlier in the week, Tony met a man named Burt while open-a…

In this episode: Tony will be joined by guests Pastor Geoff Kirkland (Christ Fellowship Bible Church, St. Louis) and Evangelist Robert Gray (Cross Country Evangelism). The conversation will focus on the trios recent open-air preaching efforts on the campuses of St. Louis Community College--Meramec and Southern Illinois University--Edwardsville. Tra…

Montana Pastor, Gene Clyatt (aka Shinar Squirrel) joins Chris and Rich to discuss his recent article on a wedding chapel refusing to perform gay weddings. Gene explains his thoughts on the government's efforts to dictate to private industry what it can and cannot do, as well as what the theological implications are. Chris and Rich will carry over l…

Episode #WD0001 In this premiere edition of Cross Encounters Radio--Weekday Edition, Tony comments on a quote from world-renowned fashion designer, Ocsar de la Renta, who died on October 20.Av Cross Encounters

On this week's program, Chris will interview Paul Taylor, recently appointed Director of the Seven Wonders Creation Museum in Washington State. They will discuss Paul's new position at the museum, presuppositional apologetics and the proper use of evidence in evangelism and apologetics. Additionally, the mayor of Houston, TX has made an unprecedent…

In this episode of Cross Encounters Radio: 1. Tony's guest for today's program will be Bobby McCreery, of To The End of the Earth Ministries. Tony and Bobby will talk about open-air preaching, campus ministry, and abortuary ministry. 2. Bart McCurdy will go "Phone Fishing." Who will Bart find to put on the phone, so Tony can share the gospel with t…

On this edition of Cross Encounters Radio: 1. Matt Slick, founder of the Christian Apologetic and Research Ministry (CARM), will discuss his article, Questions for Muslims. The 18 questions delineated in Matt's article can serve as both the catalyst and guide for fruitful and challenging conversations with your Muslim neighbors--conversations that …

On this edition of Cross Encounters Radio: 1. Pastor Steve Cooley (aka: The Tuesday Guy) of Bethlehem Bible Church (West Boydston, MA) and the co-host of No Compromise Radio will join Tony for a conversation about the doctrine of Definite Atonement. Recommended Reading: A Primer on Limited (or Definite) Atonement, by Justin Taylor; From Heaven He C…

On this edition of Cross Encounters Radio. 1. Listen to a conversation between Tony and Todd Friel about Todd's new book, "Jesus Unmasked." From the Publisher: Jesus Christ is the most famous man in human history, but exactly who was He? Some say a fable; others think just one option among many good teachers, or even a nice guy who taught morals. D…

On this edition of Cross Encounters Radio: 1. Evangelist Ray Comfort of Living Waters discusses his upcoming movie "Audacity." Ray Comfort and the team behind the award-winning “180,” “Evolution vs. God,” and “Noah—And the Last Days” are making their first scripted short film, using professional actors. “Audacity” is about a Christian (Peter) strug…

1. Jeff Rose, founder of JeremiahCry Ministries, Inc., and Dave Griffin will talk about JeremiahCry's extraordinary ministry in Camden, NJ, which is one of the most notorious cities in the United States. Jeff Rose is one of the finest open-air preachers of our day, and he is a historian of open-air preaching and revivalism. 2. Pastor David Soto of …

On this edition of Cross Encounters Radio: 1. Jeff Rose, founder of JeremiahCry Ministries, Inc., and Dave Griffin will provide an update regarding the upcoming, 2nd annual, Herald Society Conference, in Philadelphia, PA. In addition Tony and Jeff will talk about JeremiahCry's extraordinary ministry in Camden, NJ, which is one of the most notorious…

On this very special and important edition of Cross Encounters Radio, Tony will lead a round table conversation between experienced Christian law enforcement professionals. The subject: the rioting in Ferguson, MO. Without the speculation of the secular and social media world, these officers will discuss the facts about the shooting death of Michae…

Chris and Rich will discuss the tragic death of Robin Williams and why the joys of the world are fleeting. "Using the Law in Evangelism" Chris breaks down a recent article he wrote and explains why the Law is needed and used. Biblical Evangelism and what is meant by the Law and how it applies to living under Grace. What is Biblical Repentance? Is i…

On this edition of Cross Encounters Radio, Chris Hohnholz shares why he wrote, "What Have I Done Today?" http://slavetotheking.wordpress.com/2014/07/25/what-have-i-done-today/ "How to examine your walk with Christ and determine if you have neglected the essentials means of grace, while overly emphasizing lesser matters. Also, how can you approach l…

Episode #0103 Pastor Chris Rosebrough, host of Pirate Christian Radio, will be Tony's guest. The discussion will focus on the Hebrew Roots Movement. We will discuss the roots of the Hebrew Roots Movement and the movement's strengths and weaknesses. We will also discuss Chris' debate with Jim Staley, of Passion for Truth Ministries. While leading pr…

Episode # 0102 In light of the current conflict between Israel and Palestinian terrorists, Tony will have on the program, as his special guest, Pastor Barry Horner, author of the book, "Future Israel: Why Christian Anti-Judaism Must Be Challenged." Points of discussion will include: 1) Identifying and defining the major eschatological positions hel…

Episode #0101 Tony's guest for this edition of Cross Encounters Radio will be Kevin St. John, founder of Calgary Peacemakers. Tony and Kevin will discuss the recent Calgary Stampede Outreach. Part of the conversation will focus on an incident that took place on evening in dowtown Calgary, when a very angry heckler attacked and assaulted Tony. Chris…

Tonight we interview Jimmy Coates of CARM regarding his recent review of "When Heaven Invades Earth," by Bill Johnson. His thorough review of the book exposes more of the heretical teachings of the Bethel Church in Redding, CA. Chris and Rich will talk about redeeming the time given to Christians while we are on the earth. Must Christians always be…

Episode #0099 On this edition of Cross Encounters Radio..... Tony and his guest, Greg Elsasser, will discuss whether or not people choose to be gay, how the Church should respond to homosexuals inside and outside the church, and how the Christian should present the gospel to homosexuals.Bart McCurdy will hit the streets of Redding, CA, to do some "…

Epsidoe #098 On this edition of Cross Encounters Radio..... James Bynum, a San Jose evangelist, will share his sad and strange experience of trying to reach Benny "Hinnites" outside of Jubilee Christian Center, in San Jose, CA.Street Fishing with Bart McCurdy.Addressing a bunch of listener questions.…

Special Guest, Justin Peters, will discuss his recent encounter with the New Apostolic Reformation's falling star and "BAM"-ologist, Todd Bentley. Stay tuned for more show details.Av Cross Encounters

This week Chris and Rich will discuss how Christians should respond to school shootings. Liberals want to take away all the guns. Conservatives want everybody armed. Is the issue really about guns, or are the other forces at play? What should the Christian's answer be to such tragedy? Chris will also discuss his recent trip to the Sacramento Christ…

Cross Encounters Radio presents "Back to Basics - One to One Conversations" During this edition Rich "Wheels" Story makes his debut at sitting in the host seat while Chris is away at the SCOPE Homeschooling convention and Tony is speaking at the Attributes of God Conference. No matter what form of evangelism you use, it ultimately comes back to one…

On this edition of Cross Encounters Radio..... Bill McKeever of Mormon Research Ministry will join Tony to discuss Glenn Beck's recent speech at Liberty University.Tony will debrief the Babies Are Murdered Here outreach at the Planned Parenthood, in Orange (CA).Sheldon Ko will join Tony to discuss Grace Community Church's door-to-door evangelism ef…

On this edition of Cross Encounters Radio with host Tony Miano.... Chris and Rich will discuss why it is never a good idea to idolize popular church leaders and put them upon a pedestal; "The Pride of an Unworthy Servant" and how Christians struggle with the sin of pride; The good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to Youth Ministry - This week's…