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News Roundup & Comment
Date: July 18, 2025 Host: Dalton Windsor MP3 | Order Dalton Windsor was behind the microphone for this edition of the “Round-Up” program as Jim was away at Trail Ridge Camp in Hillsboro, Wisconsin. …
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Dr. John MacArthur Home with the Lord
The Bible tells us in Psalm 116:15, “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints.” On Monday evening, July 14, 2025 Dr. John MacArthur went …
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News Roundup & Comment
Date: July 18, 2025 Host: Dalton Windsor MP3 | Order Dalton Windsor was behind the microphone for this edition of the “Round-Up” program as Jim was away at Trail Ridge Camp in Hillsboro, Wisconsin. …
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inFocus 5/19/25 “The May 2025 Legislative Update”
In Focus is a live call-in program airing on WVCY-TV30 and VCYAmerica.TV Monday Nights at 7 PM, and repeated at midnight, 5 AM, and Noon.
Rallies
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VCY Rally: September 20th, 2025 with Chris Katulka
Join us on Saturday, September 20th, 2025 at 6PM at the Waukesha Expo! Chris Katulka is the Assistant Director of North American Ministries at The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry …
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From the Director
By Jim Schneider, Executive DirectorVCY America America celebrates Independence Day on the Fourth of July. We think of July 4, 1776, as a day that represents the Declaration of Independence …
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Fast Facts: Australian Brush Turkey (Part 6)
I’m Carl Kerby, and we’re talking about Australian Brush Turkey. This last amazing fact takes the cake. According to many farmers, this bird has the ability to predict the amount …
Bible Reading Challenge
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July 20 – God’s Special Gift to Solomon
TODAY’S BIBLE READING CHALLENGE: 2 Chronicles 1:1-3:17 Romans 6:1-23 Psalm 16:1-11 Proverbs 19:20-21 2 Chronicles 1:1 — The break in the Chronicler’s account transitions between David, the recipient of the eternal covenant, …
Christian Heritage
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The Lone Star Revival
The story of the Lone Star Revival begins in the 1830s, when Samuel and Roenna Day sailed to India to work as missionaries. By 1840, the Days were fairly fluid …
Prophecy Q & A
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Will the Jews Be Flabbergasted and Utterly Dumbfounded When They See Jesus and His Nail-Scarred Hands and Nail-Pierced Side?
I don’t believe so. Zechariah 12:10 says that they will look upon Him whom they have pierced. When does this happen? Zechariah 12:2 says that Jerusalem shall become a cup …
Patriots of the Past
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John Adams – July 7, 1826
It’s July 7, 1826. I’m at a tea party with Caroline Adams, the granddaughter of our second president, John Adams. JG: “Caroline, what words of wisdom did your grandfather leave …
Apologetics with Carl Ke
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Charity (Part 2)
Today, we’re talking about charity. You know, what we believe really affects how much we help others. Historically, local churches and charitable organizations like The Salvation Army have long helped …
Faith’s Checkbook
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Reflections of the Lord’s Beauty
As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness. (Psalm 17:15) The portion of other men fills their bodies …
Wisconsin Family Connection
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Reps Must Consider the Risks Associated with Legalized Marijuana
Wisconsin legislators continue talking about legalizing marijuana. Governor Evers’ budget would have legalized both recreational and medical use, but GOP leadership removed that before passage. Any talk of legalization must …
Building Great Leaders
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Building Great Leaders – Trials And Temptations Christians Face, Part 2
Les Ollila is an evangelist who served as the second president (1984-2002) and then chancellor (2002-2013) of Northland Baptist Bible College (1976-2015), later Northland International University. In 2013, Ollila began …
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No Condemnation
https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/n748etdw2cye5snm/SLT071825G.mp3 Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today. Do you know that there are people we pass by every day that …
Life Issues
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Late-Term Abortion Chamber Opens
https://lifeissues.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/LIFX_LIF5_07-18-25.mp3An abortion facility announced with glee it was opening a sister center in Illinois that’ll kill babies going into the eighth month. Illinois law allows abortion until birth. The parent …
Creation Moments
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Not Always What They Seem To Be
The creation is filled with a remarkable number of creatures that are able to fool their enemies into thinking they are something else. They provide us with examples of God’s …
Phyllis Schlafly Report
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Transgender Sports Showdown in Maine
Phyllis Schlafly Eagles · July 16 | Transgender Sports Showdown in Maine The Education Department’s Office of Civil Rights found this spring that the state of Maine “violated federal Title IX anti-discrimination law after Katie Spencer, a young transgender pole vaulter, won a state championship.” The department threatened Maine’s federal funding “if it doesn’t ‘swiftly and completely’ […]
Freedom’s Call with Mat Staver

The High Court Must Overturn Obergefell
This horrible decision threatens the religious liberty of Americans who believe in marriage as a union between one man and one woman. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver highlights in 60 seconds the important topics of the day that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.
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Viewpoints with Kerby Anderson

Tax Day
Kerby Anderson
Today is Tax Day. But I would suggest that a more important date is Tax Freedom Day. That is the date when your tax burden is lifted. It is calculated by dividing the official government tally of all taxes collected in each year by the amount of all income earned in each year. Put another way, it is when you are no longer working for the government but are now working for yourself and your family.
This year Tax Freedom Day occurs on April 12. And remember this is an average. Citizens in states like Louisiana already have had their Tax Freedom Day. Citizens in New York must wait until the middle of May for their Tax Freedom Day. Some estimate that Americans will pay more in taxes than they will spend on food, clothing, and housing combined. Another estimates we pay more in taxes than we spend on food, education, and healthcare combined.
There is one more date worth mentioning. It is called Cost of Government Day. This is the date on which the average American has paid his share of the financial burden imposed by the spending and regulation that occurs on the federal, state, and local levels. This date occurs sometime in July. This date is a little less precise since it is difficult to calculate all the costs of government regulations.
Even so, the Cost of Government Day really puts things in perspective. It takes a little more than half of the year to finally get government off your back so that you can begin to earn a living for you and your family.
Both dates help us realize what is happening around us. There is a cost, but often we don’t see it. Our taxes are withheld from each paycheck, so we often don’t think about what we are paying. And since the cost of most regulations is hidden, we don’t see those costs either.
Imagine if we had to pay all our taxes in one lump sum. You can bet there would be an outcry from taxpayers that year.