The Gary DeMar Podcast

Bible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 85
Gary responds to a recent video from Joel Richardson where he claims to refute preterism. Richardson mentions Gary directly and gives false information about what he believes. Besides that, Richardson's primary claim to refute preterism actually ends up doing the exact opposite when understood in context.

The conclusion of Gary's interview with Alex Bernardo of The Protestant Libertarian Podcast. Gary gives a short overview of some of the most misunderstood aspects of biblical prophecy, including the "antichrist" and the "man of lawlessness." The remainder of the discussion focuses on economics and what the Bible has to say about money.

In this first half of his recent appearance with Alex Bernardo of The Protestant Libertarian Podcast, Gary discusses some of his own personal history and how he became interested in how the Bible is related to both economics and eschatology. The two topics are much more intertwined than one might think.

Bible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 84
Gary comments on a recent interview that Tucker Carlson had with Carrie Prejean Boller about the nation of Israel. Boller makes very good points about the modern state of Israel not being the same as the biblical nation of Israel. It's also an opportunity to discuss another Tucker interview, one with the US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee.

Gary responds to the bizarre statements being made by self-proclaimed Christian, seminary student, and potential U.S. senator, James Talarico. He has been on The Joe Rogan Podcast and recently defeated Jasmine Crockett in a primary. His theological statements are as wacky and unbiblical as his politics.

Gary discusses an article on the Front Page Magazine website about the current state of craziness in western culture. Could all the political nonsense and cultural insanity be signals of the end of western civilization? If so, what should be the response of concerned Christians? We can either survive or commit suicide—sink or swim—by using what we have at our disposal.

Bible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 83
Gary responds to a Facebook video where an individual claims that the Gospel must be preached in the "whole world" before the end comes. This promise comes from Matthew 24:14 and is constrained by the timeframe of Matthew 24:34. Gary points out that the phrase doesn't mean the entire world as we know it today, as well as several verses proving that the Gospel was preached "in all the world" before that first-century generation came to pass.

Gary answers a very often-asked question these days about Israel's role in the biblical "end times." It will come as no surprise to any regular listener, but Gary explains why modern-day Israel does not have any prophetic significance, including their current "wars and rumors of wars."

Two years ago, Gary recorded this podcast about a relatively unknown politician in Texas. He has recently become more well known. James Talarico claims to be a Christian and has said a number of things publicly that actually pit the Bible against itself. Gary quotes some of them and warns about wolves wearing sheep's clothing (or clerical collars).

Bible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 82
Gary continues his overview of biblical eschatology by refuting current speculation about the "prophecy of Elam." The OT reference to Elam does not begin (or end) in Jeremiah 49 and there is much to say about how this is fulfilled in the New Testament, not in modern-day "wars and rumors of wars."

Gary introduces a two-part discussion about all the recent speculation and finding biblical "proof" that the current Iran invasion is fulfilling Bible prophecy. Gary gives an overview about how Jesus viewed the end times, the events He said to watch for, and who would be involved.

Gary responds to a Facebook reel from a "pastor" in clerical garb defending abortion. Despite using a Bible verse to "prove" his point, this minister is not teaching truth about what the Bible actually teaches about life in the womb.

Bible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 81
You've probably heard it said that the Gospel going out into all the world is a sign that Jesus' second coming is near. The spreading of the Gospel is a good and necessary thing, in fact, Jesus commands it. However, it is not a sign of the coming end times, because the prophesied event from Matthew 24 has already happened.

Gary invites Kim Burgess back to the podcast to conclude his series on the resurrection and 1 Corinthians 15. In this final episode, Kim goes through several verses in the New Testament to help make his point about what it means to be "alive in spirit" and what Paul is talking about when he says we will be given a "spiritual body."

Gary gives an update on what he's been working on lately, and responds to an article about the antichrist by Jase Robertson. Gary points out that too often Christians read the Bible as if it was written yesterday, rather than thousands of years ago in a completely different historical context. It's "Bob Beamon Exegesis," which Gary also explains. Get Gary's book, The Antichrist, Beasts, the Man of Lawlessness, and 666, here: https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-antichrist-beasts-the-man-of-lawlessness-and-666

Bible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 80
Gary responds to a Facebook video by an individual claiming that the rapture and the end times are very "soon" to begin. The video asks good questions, but seems to overlook the fact that the same audience Jesus is addressing in the first century is the same one that will see the things He discusses in Matthew 24.

Gary concludes his interview with Pastor Alex Gillan from the United Kingdom. The two discuss the NT's use of "earth-shaking" and "cosmic" language that sounds like the "end of the world." However, the OT also uses this type of language very often; it must be understood in context.

Gary is interviewed by UK Pastor Alex Gillan about biblical eschatology and fulfilled prophecy. Gary points out that every Christian is a preterist of some kind, because their faith depends on events that Jesus fulfilled—in the past. Past fulfillment is not a strange addition to Christianity; the Christian faith is founded upon past events being fulfilled.

Bible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 79
Gary responds to recent comments by individuals who claim that our modern days are fulfilling Daniel 9. Using the Bible (and Daniel 9 itself), Gary shows how this is not possible. So much of what these speculators say is based on assumptions that come from outside the Bible.

Gary uses a recent trip to a pizza restaurant (two actually) to teach a lesson about free-market economics. Governments should not be involved in what businesses offer (or don't offer) and how much money they make or charge. Customers will quickly let a business know the value of its decisions.

Gary discusses some of the logical consequences of the craziness being espoused by certain people lately. It is unreal how far people will go to hold on to a position that is untenable (at least to most reasonable people). Claiming that they are showing their "compassion" on one hand, they fall off the logic train on the other side.

Bible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 78
In 2 Peter 3, we read about "scoffers" or "mockers" coming in the last days. Some modern prophecy writers accuse preterists of being these "scoffers." Gary disputes this claim by using the Bible to interpret itself and also by recognizing the Bible's own timing of when the last days take place.

Gary continues his interview with artist Dan Riedel about his friendship with Dr. Cornelius Van Til. Far from being a cold academic, Dr. Van Til was a warm, caring individual that wanted to see people come to Christ. He was every bit as much an evangelist as he was a professor. He well understood that the end goal of apologetics was not to win an argument, but a human soul. Check out Dan's artwork here: http://danielhillriedel.com/

Gary interviews his long-time friend, Dan Riedel, who painted the artwork for the cover of the new book, The Objective Proof for Christianity. Dan knew Cornelius Van Til well and tells a few stories about his long relationship with the man. Get some of Dan's fantastic art for your home here: http://danielhillriedel.com/

Bible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 77
Gary analyzes a clip from a teacher on Facebook claiming that God and Magog from Ezekiel 38-39 will soon be upon us. Pointing out first that the chronology of what this person is saying is all wrong, Gary continues to show how the Bible teaches that Gog and Magog is not a future event at all, but was fulfilled long ago. Get Gary's book, The Gog and Magog End-Time Alliance, here: https://store.americanvision.org/products/the-gog-and-magog-end-time-alliance-israel-russia-and-syria-in-bible-prophecy

Politicians constantly boast about how they are helping people. Whether it's free food, money, or anything else, they always claim to be helping the people who voted for them. Gary points out that an episode from The Twilight Zone reveals the complete scam of political, or other worldly, promises.

Gary discusses ICE, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. He explains when and why it began and what its jurisdiction and purpose is. He also reveals some lesser-known facts about how many illegal immigrants were deported under previous administrations. He also analyzes the "storming of churches" that is happening in Minnesota.

Bible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 76
Gary discusses Jesus' statement in Matthew 23:35 about Zechariah, son of Berechiah. There has been much speculation over the years about who is being spoken of here, especially since those listening to Jesus at the time were being accused of the crime.

Gary continues his discussion with Bob Cruickshank about the biblical usage of the word "antichrist." Modern speculations about particular people being the "antichrist" are off-base because they rarely use the actual biblical texts about antichrist in their speculations. They are wrong time and time again because they begin with false assumptions.

Gary interviews his friend Bob Cruickshank about a few recent articles he has written about the "antichrist." Bob points out that most modern writings and teachings about the "antichrist" almost never use the actual Bible verses where the word appears. What results is a high-tech, science-fiction amalgamation of a figure completely contrary to the actual biblical context.

Bible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 75
Gary interviews Ed Stevens about the 1993 Covenant Eschatology Symposium that was held in Florida. R.C. Sproul was one of the attendees and had many good things to say about letting the Bible be the final authority on the topic. Ed discusses the proceedings of the conference, as well as some of his personal interactions with David Chilton before his death in 1997. Read Gary's article that contains R.C. Sproul's full closing comments here: https://americanvision.org/posts/r-c-sproul-before-the-three-questions-letter-controversy/

Gary and Kim return to the conversation of 1 Corinthians 15 by discussing parallel passages in 2 Corinthians. We must take all of the New Testament into consideration to fully understand what Paul is teaching about the future state and our own personal resurrection. Paul speaks corporately at times and individually at others, but we can't allow either one to define the other.

Gary offers his initial thoughts about the taking of Nicolas Maduro by American troops and the situation in Venezuela. More information will invariably come to light, which may change his thoughts on the topic. Listeners have been asking about the biblical viability of this mission by the Trump administration and Gary gives his high-level answers on what we know (or what we are being told) currently.

Bible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 74
Gary discusses recent claims about current events being some of the "signs" from the book of Revelation. These events cannot be what modern pastors and speculators are claiming, without making complete nonsense of what the book of Revelation says about how it is to be understood.

Gary discusses recent comments from some leftists about "taxing rich people"—like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk—at a higher rate. This is such an illogical idea, for many reasons, as Gary makes clear. People rarely think beyond their own situation and are driven by envy to "get those rich people."

Gary responds to claims made by Pastor Loran Livingston in a sermon, where he calls the "Trump Bible" disgusting because it includes the Constitution and Declaration of Independence. Gary also weighs in on Pastor Livingston's claim that Earth is not his home, as well as his own thoughts about adding extra material to printed Bibles.

Gary kicks off 2026 with a reminder that last days craziness and doomsday predictions of the end have been going on for a very long time. Unfortunately, it appears that pastors and writers haven't learned this lesson and that the coming year will not see a slowdown in "last days madness." Gary provides the remedy. Get Gary's book here: https://store.americanvision.org/products/last-days-madness

Gary recaps 2025 and looks ahead to what he has planned for the coming year. There are always new writing and research projects, as well as reprints from American Vision's past work. A biblical worldview encompasses every area of life, not only eschatology, and Gary has many works coming that help Christians think and live biblically. Please consider a year-end donation to AV here: https://subsplash.com/u/americanvision/give

God created trees. He made them for us: for home building, decoration, shade, construction of fences, tables, chairs, sheds, and so much more. Just because pagans might have carved up a tree to make an image of a false god to be worshipped does not mean that we can't use them to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, God's "indescribable gift" to us (2 Cor. 9:15). Read Gary's article here: https://americanvision.org/posts/are-christmas-trees-pagan-symbols/

Bible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 72
Gary responds to a dispensationalist pastor who takes issue with something said by John Rich on a recent podcast with Tucker Carlson. The pastor claims that what Rich was saying was not only misleading, but flat-out false about what Dispensationalism and Christian Zionism teach regarding Israel's future. Gary points out that this pastor doesn't understand his own position clearly enough.