VOR40-Guest: Dr. Jim Garlow creator of Well Versed - Voice of Reason

The Voice of Reason episode features a discussion between the host, Dave Dias, and Jim Garlow, founder of Well-Versed, about bringing biblical principles of governance to government leaders worldwide. Jim shares his background, influenced by his Christian upbringing and early exposure to political events, leading him to a life dedicated to pastoral ministry and, later, to Well-Versed. He emphasizes the importance of repentance and aligning nations with God's will. The conversation transitions to an exploration of the Well-Versed website, highlighting various resources and initiatives.


Jim Garlow and Dave explore the Well-Versed website, beginning with the National Gathering for Prayer and Repentance, an annual event co-hosted with Tony Perkins, where leaders pray for repentance. Jim underscores the event's focus on genuine repentance before God, illustrated by a member of Congress repenting for a past abortion. He also highlights the significance of national anthems that acknowledge God. Other resources mentioned include the Praise and Prayer Convocation, 15-month calendars combining Gregorian and Hebrew calendars, the book "Well-Versed" which lays out biblical foundations for 60 political topics, and a Well-Versed Coloring Book for Children designed to discuss tough topics in an age-appropriate manner.


Further discussion covers John Wesley tours to England and Ireland, weekly newsletters on contemporary issues, and Jim's involvement with Donald Trump's faith advisory board. Jim clarifies his stance as biblical and governmental rather than political, emphasizing the importance of acting on faith. He shares his efforts to establish individuals who can promote biblical principles of governance to government leaders globally. The conversation touches on the distribution of the book "Well-Versed" to members of Congress and ambassadors at the United Nations, as well as the surprising statistic that many laypersons don't speak out on political issues due to a lack of knowledge.


Jim Garlow shares his experiences meeting with heads of state, including Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, to promote biblical principles of governance. He mentions his close friendship with Mike Johnson, who helped start the National Gathering for Prayer and Repentance. The discussion also includes the World Prayer Network, which interviews newsmakers and facilitates prayer on social media, and Bible studies for Jews and Christians studying the Tanakh together. Jim emphasizes the importance of prayer saturation in all their activities and highlights the young adult mentoring program at the University of San Diego. He also promotes various resources available on the Well-Versed website, including sermons on covenant, the birth of Christ, revelations in Israel, and cultural wokeness. Jim concludes by reiterating his goal to drive people to the Bible and to encourage leaders to think scripture first. https://www.wellversedworld.org/

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Starring: Dave Dias