About Marsha West

Marsha West is the owner and managing editor of Christian Research Network, Apprising Ministries (the late Ken Silva’s blog) and On Solid Rock Resources. She is also co-founder of Berean Research. For two decades Marsha was the owner and managing editor of Email Brigade website as well as the EMB News Report, a bi-weekly email report for conservative people of faith. For many years Marsha was a regular contributor to several blogs including CRN, RenewAmerica, News With Views and Web Commantary as well as popular websites she no longer endorses: American Family Association, Worldview Weekend, Stand Up For The Truth, The Christian Post and Christian Headlines. Although Marsha still blogs, her primary focus is CRN. Marsha also writes Research Papers (White Papers) on various topics that are published on CRN, Berean Research and On Solid Rock Resources. Visit Marsha’s other sites: On Solid Rock Resources https://www.onsolidrockresources.com/ Apprising Ministries http://apprising.org Marsha’s RenewAmerica Column http://renewamerica.com/columns/mwest Marsha’s Facebook Page http://facebook.com/marsha.west.77

Seth Gruber Calls Out Sean McDowell

Biola could have been saved and fought for by Sean, but when the testing point came, he flinched and has been flinching ever since. It reminds me of a line from Tommy Lasells in The Crown series: “It’s in the small things that the rot starts. Do the wrong thing once, it’s easy to do it again.”

(Evangelical Dark Web) Seth Gruber is a pro-life activist behind the 1916 Project film. On Sunday, he called out YouTube apologist Sean McDowell after apparent back channel attempts. Now, Gruber goes scorched earth labeling McDowell a coward unwilling to contend for the faith in his own backyard particularly as it relates to his boss, Ed Stetzer.

The rest of this article is adapted from Seth Gruber’s thread, with receipts linked. Continue reading

JK Rowling Gets Brutally Honest About Emma Watson

“…Emma asked someone to pass on a handwritten note from her to me, which contained the single sentence ‘I’m so sorry for what you’re going through’ (she has my phone number). This was back when the death, rape and torture threats against me were at their peak, at a time when my personal security measures had had to be tightened considerably and I was constantly worried for my family’s safety. Emma had just publicly poured more petrol on the flames, yet thought a one line expression of concern from her would reassure me of her fundamental sympathy and kindness.”

(Amy Curtis – Townhall) Last week, actress Emma Watson appeared to be extending an olive branch of sorts to author JK Rowling. Rowling, who created the character of Hermione and made Watson a star, was not keen on the idea several days ago. Continue reading

Charlie Kirk, Christian Nationalist

“This idea of liberty is God’s idea, not man’s idea. And whether or not the United States of America will continue to exist in any recognizable form, is completely and solely dependent on whether or not those who call themselves Christians, churches in America will be willing to say, “Lord, here I am. Use me for your purpose.” And will elevate the fight for truth, freedom, liberty, America. Much more than ease and comfort.”

(Ben Crenshaw – American Reformer) In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Kirk’s life, faith, and political vision for America have taken central stage in online and real-life discussion. Kirk’s memorial service this past Sunday was one of the most remarkable events in American history. Dignified public intellectuals and the highest officials in American government praised Kirk for his outspoken Christian faith, for his courage and conviction, and they preached the gospel of Jesus Christ multiple times throughout the five-hour service. Continue reading

Matt Walsh: We Must Not Let Muslims Take Over the USA

“Bizarre visuals from Dearborn, Michigan!…The displays of power are quite intimidating…There’s a distinct feeling of a military training camp vibe to this gathering…What are they preparing for!?”

(Mary Dowling) Matt Walsh courageously states his opinion that so many are afraid to express. Americans don’t want to be called racists, but Mr. Walsh contends it doesn’t mean we have to cede our country to them.

“We are allowed to take control of our own country,” Walsh says. “We’re allowed to say, no, you’re not going to Islamize our cities. No, you’re not going to do that. This is America” Continue reading

New Survey Finds Half of Evangelicals Believe God Accepts All Religions, Church Attendance Not Important

(Protestia) A new ‘State of Theology’ survey by Liogoner Ministries, in conjunction with Lifeway research, has revealed the abject state of beliefs among American evangelicals, including nearly half of respondents who said “God accepts the worship of all religions, including Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.”

Rather than a generic poll of self-describing ‘Christians,’ Ligonier polled only evangelicals, which they define as people who “strongly agreed” with the following four statements: Continue reading

FBI Bombshell: 274 agents sent to Capitol for J6, many later complained they were political ‘pawns’

“Even worse, officers were assaulted in the streets in broad daylight with cameras rolling, and yet our response then was nothing like the Capitol Riots response on and after January 6, 2021. I do not recall a single instance where the FBI…made any attempt to put the resources behind the summer riots of 2020, as they did during the Capitol Riots,” the agent explained.”

(John Solomon – Just the News) FBI secretly deployed more than 250 plainclothes agents to the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, an operation so disorganized it unleashed searing frustrations among many of the FBI’s rank-and-file that the bureau had lost its core competencies to “wokeness” and allowed its employees to become “pawns in a political war,” according to an after-action report kept from the public for more than four years. Continue reading

Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted

(Matt Margolis – PJ Media) Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on charges of making false statements and obstruction of justice, marking a dramatic development in one of the most politically explosive feuds in modern American history. The move comes just days after President Donald Trump publicly demanded his Justice Department act “now” to pursue Comey and other political rivals, escalating what critics already describe as a clear weaponization of federal law enforcement.

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Voddie Baucham: A Fiery Voice for the Gospel Enters Glory

(David Morrill – Protestia) It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. Voddie Tharon Baucham, Jr., who entered the presence of his Savior on September 25, 2025, at the age of 56.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. Voddie Tharon Baucham, Jr., who entered the presence of his Savior on September 25, 2025, at the age of 56.

Founders Ministries shared:

“We are saddened to inform friends that our dear brother, Voddie Baucham, Jr., has left the land of the dying and entered the land of the living … Please pray for Bridget, their children, and grandchildren.”

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The Left Calls Their People to Spill Blood in the Streets

“Democrats want Obama’s fundamental transformation. They want a full communist and socialist government and they won’t tolerate the right. RINOS are cooperating with them.”

(Mary Dowling) The hard left, now in full control of the Democrat Party is waging psychological warfare and the philosophical nature of it is taking root in the minds of Democrats. Opponents are evil, and words are violence, not their words, only the right’s words.

Unfortunately, the hardcore left has created a world where words are becoming violence…. Continue reading

Why the Left Kills

“They demand you affirm and celebrate the murder of the young, that you use their preferred pronouns, and most importantly of all, that you shut up about Christ and His Word. Their conscience condemns them, and when you join in that condemnation, they will call you a “bigot” and a “fascist” until their hatred festers so deeply that they are not only willing to insult you or try to get you fired from your job—they will eventually convince themselves it is morally right to kill you.”

(Harrison R. Kahrig – TruthScript) “If they are willing to kill children, don’t think they are above killing you.”

said this three years ago, and it is all the more true now.

If the left is willing to murder the most innocent and defenseless among us, they will be more than willing to kill you. They will take everything you love and crush it if you keep them from what they want. It doesn’t matter how gentle or reasonable you are. Continue reading

Elon Musk’s DOGE Uncovered the Biggest Health Care Heist in American History

“[T]hat’s how we’re being attacked now, and it’s not done by small-time operators, as you’re hearing about and you will read about. These are organized syndicates who are designing to hurt America. And why do they hurt our health care system? Well, CMS is probably the largest target of all, responsible for about $1.7 trillion dollars of disbursements. So, it’s a big target on our side. And they can pierce the veil of protection by just getting identifier numbers from our seniors or Medicaid recipients or others.”

(Victoria Taft – JP Media) What if I told you that cartels and other bad actors from around the world conspired to undermine the integrity of the health care system in the U.S. and came way too close to succeeding?… Continue reading

Tylenol, Autism, and Team Trump

“Predictably, this announcement has generated intense responses, especially from the anti-Trump crowd, that are little more than knee-jerk contrarianism. For example, social media has started to see a rash of leftist pregnant women ingesting Tylenol to “prove” Trump wrong. One would think that rather than simply doing the opposite of what the administration advises, especially when it comes to the health of one’s baby, a mother would take the time to research the issue and confer with her doctor before engaging in potentially dangerous behavior.”

(Thomas Gallatin – The Patriot Post) Does Tylenol cause autism? Well, according to the Trump administration, it just might.

“Taking Tylenol is not good,” President Donald Trump asserted in a major announcement regarding recent assessments his administration has made into addressing the growing problem of autism…. Continue reading

Yet Another ‘Day of Visibility’ For the Godless Sexual Revolutionaries

“When the church treats visibility as harmless and preaches that the Scriptures only whisper about such sin, it’s no better than Israel bowing before Baal. God will not leave His name mocked. What the world wants visible is not identity but idolatry. And Scripture has already promised us where idolatry ends—in wrath, in exile, in destruction, and for some, by His grace, in the breaking that leads to repentance.”

(The Dissenter) I didn’t wake up this morning needing another reminder that sin wants to be celebrated. Yet here we are—“Bisexual Day of Visibility.” Apparently, the world’s calendar didn’t already have enough carved-out hours to exalt rebellion. Continue reading

New Strain of Trump Derangement Syndrome Confuses Jesus With Hitler

“It’s obvious that the leftist range of emotion regarding people of faith runs from contemptuous disdain to frothing hatred. They only have compassion for religious types who feature suicide vests in their worship and want to kill all the Jews. But if you raise your voice in prayer to Jesus, you’re a Nazi.” 

(Stephen Kruiser – PJ Media) Someone recently remarked that what I’ve been writing lately seems conversational, like I’m in the middle of a dialogue with you fine readers, only I’m typing my part of it. I think I’ve always approached writing that way, but I’m noticing it more now that it was mentioned…. Continue reading

Thoughts on Charlie Kirk’s Memorial Service and the State of the American Church

“Every bit of political corruption and death we are seeing now is a symptom. And political activism can only deal with symptoms. Even if we got every political “win” we wanted, the country would still be drowning in its own demonic immorality.”

(Greg Smith) Charlie Kirk’s life was cut short on September 10, 2025, when he was gunned down while speaking at Utah Valley University. His assassination took the nation by surprise and galvanized millions.

This culminated in a massive public memorial service at State Farm Stadium in Arizona—a packed event with dignitaries, politicians, pastors, and friends filling the seats and the stage. It was a moment meant to be unifying, cathartic, and resolute. Continue reading

Trump to link Tylenol and autism, advise pregnant women to use only for high fevers

“The company strongly disagreed with any suggestion linking Tylenol to autism, claiming that discouraging women from using the drug would force them to make “dangerous choices” between enduring pain that could be harmful to them and their babies, and taking riskier pain relief drugs.”

(Natalia Mittelstadt – Just the News) President Trump will reportedly on Monday announce a link between Tylenol and autism, and advise pregnant women to use the drug, or generic acetaminophen, only for high fevers, according to a news report. Continue reading

N.T. Wright Says God Will Save Billions of People Who Have Never Heard of Jesus

“The gospel is not a divine mood. It is not ambient grace. It is not an “inner light.” It is the proclamation of a crucified and risen Savior to dead sinners who must repent and believe. If people could be saved by sincerity, the apostles wasted their lives. Paul’s beatings, Peter’s martyrdom, Stephen’s stoning—pointless theater. If tribal mysticism counts, the Great Commission becomes the Great Offense. If general revelation is enough, then Christ’s blood was a needless tragedy.”

(The Dissenter) In a recent episode of the Premier Unbelievable  podcast, theologian N.T. Wright was handed a golden opportunity to make clear the exclusivity of salvation through Jesus Christ. Instead, he picked it up like a wet sponge, flung it at the wall, and watched it slide down into a puddle of postmodern confusion. Continue reading

Charlie Kirk’s Memorial Was a Hope-Filled Clarion Call

“There has also been a lot of talk about Charlie Kirk’s Christian witness and the people who have been moved to go back to church or begin praying again since his death. I’ve got a lot of anecdotes about this, too. People are going to church for the first time in 10 or 15 years. Standing room only at services.”

(Stephen Kruiser – PJ Media) Because of my background, both as a longtime activist and my years in conservative media, I’ve had people from all over this side of the aisle reaching out to me since Charlie Kirk was assassinated on September 10. In uncertain and frightening times, people tend to gravitate towards the elders of the village. Continue reading

Assassin Nation: The MSM’s Cover-Up

Clearly, the Leftmedia has downplayed or ignored the obvious left-wing radicalization of the assassin….And they’ve taken up the cause of Kimmel to deflect our attention from Charlie Kirk. It won’t work. But this willful neglect and this dumbing-down of the citizenry does matter. Why? Because, as Founder John Adams warned us long ago, “Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious People. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.”

(Douglas Andrews – The Patriot Post) The Left’s penchant for political violence is no secret. It’s well documented. And yet the mainstream media can’t seem to report on it. Continue reading

Glenn Beck Says Mormon Joseph Smith and Charlie Kirk are ‘probably the only Christian martyrs in American history’

“Mormonism and Christianity might share some superficial similarities in language and values, the theological chasms between them are vast and unbridgeable and Mormonism is a damnable heresy.” The Dissenter

(Protestia) During his show yesterday, prominent conservative radio host Glenn Beck, who is a member of the Mormon Christian cult, explained to Dream City Church pastor Josh McPherson that evangelical Charlie Kirk and the LDS prophet Joseph Smith were the only people he considered “Christian martyrs” in American history:

McPherson: “Charlie’s political theory was anchored in biblical theology, and he, like, no one I’ve ever met had the ability to connect those dots in all of life. And so, as I’ve been talking with those guys all this long, they didn’t kill Charlie because he was a big personality…. Continue reading

Would You Cut Off Contact With a Family Member Over Politics? The Difference Between Right and Left.

“…responding to a conservative’s murder by fixating on how bad and gross his ideas were would be a political loser, just making liberals seem weird and callous and obsessive and off — especially given the likelihood that the murder was itself committed as an expression of objection to those ideas.”

(Rick Moran – PJ Media) The new liberal website, The Argument,  conducted an interesting poll of Trump 2024 supporters, Harris 2024 supporters, and those who didn’t vote.

One question was about free speech on campus. Continue reading

Headline News…you may have missed

(The Patriot Post’s Friday: Below the Fold) More Democrats love socialism, RFK’s panel makes measles vax recommendation, some of Biden’s missing border kids found, Trump nominees confirmed, and more.

Democrats love socialism, hate capitalism: A recent Gallup poll provided a piece of not-news for those who follow politics: Democrats support socialism and hate capitalism. Some 66% of Democrats have a positive view of socialism compared to 38% of Independents and 14% of Republicans (which might be the real headline)…. Continue reading

Candace Owens Is Under Fire for Suggesting Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Was Not a Random Act of Violence

“She was with Turning Point USA when she started out and they were friends after she left. However, they operated independently in their own spheres. Her claim that he was her “best friend” and like her “brother” is not totally accurate.”

(Mary Dowling) Conservative commentator Candace Owens is under fire after using her YouTube channel to suggest that Charlie Kirk’s killing last week in Utah was not a random act of violence. Continue reading

The Insanity That Created Kirk’s Killer: Lefty Says Dating ‘Trans’ Male Doesn’t Equal ‘Gay’

“This whole lie is at the crux of the ongoing debate about Robinson, since he is, according to authorities, in a romantic relationship with a man who identifies as a woman. That does, in fact, make him homosexual, because no matter how much cross-dressing or how many hormones and surgeries Robinson’s former partner utilizes, he will still always be a biological male.

(Catherine Salgado – PJ Media) Instead of recognizing that their ideology helped inspire accused murderer Tyler Robinson to kill Charlie Kirk, many LGBTQ activists are doubling down on insanity. But it is their lies that spur violence like Kirk’s assassination. For instance, one nutcase was fixated on telling people that a man in a romantic relationship with a man who identifies as a woman makes the first man heterosexual? Continue reading