Are We Living in an “Oligarchy”?
By Dr. Jerry Newcombe   |   03.24.25
Bernie Sanders said recently that President Trump’s rule is in effect an “oligarchy” of billionaires. The 83-year old senator from Vermont said, “These are the scariest times in my life.”
The U.S. Constitution and Education
By Dr. Jerry Newcombe   |   03.03.25
President Trump wants to abolish the U.S. Department of Education. Sounds outrageous to some. This move aligns with his broader agenda to reduce federal involvement in local matters.
Moral and Financial Bankruptcy
By Dr. Jerry Newcombe   |   02.15.25
Today, we as a nation are monstrously in debt and borrowing more and more off the backs of our children and grandchildren. Yet Alexander Hamilton, our country’s first Secretary of the Treasury, said in Federalist 35 that our economy will work best when we have less needless regulations.
Language and the Battle Over Life
By Dr. Jerry Newcombe   |   02.08.25
52 years ago, seven out of nine robed men in Washington, D.C. banged the gavel and declared a death sentence upon what would turn out to be 65 million (and counting) human beings in America. I refer to the infamous Roe v. Wade SCOTUS decision of January 22, 1973. And they twisted plain language to usher in this death sentence.
An Unusual Christmas Miracle
By Dr. Jerry Newcombe   |   12.21.24
After crossing the Delaware River in a treacherous storm on December 26, 1776, General George Washington’s army defeated a garrison of Hessian mercenaries at Trenton. This unlikely victory set the stage for another success at Princeton a week later and boosted the morale of the American troops. From these miracles (and others), was borne the United States of America..
Giving Thanks Is Good For You
By Dr. Jerry Newcombe   |   11.29.24
Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday. The prototype of Thanksgiving dates back to the Pilgrims who celebrated their first harvest in the New World in 1621 with their new friends, the Native-Americans.
What’s at Stake in the Current Election?
By Dr. Jerry Newcombe   |   11.04.24
It seems like a cliché to say that this is the most important election in our lifetime. But it feels like that right now. Here are a few different things I think are at stake in 2024, of importance to those who share a Biblical worldview..
That Pesky First Amendment
By Dr. Jerry Newcombe   |   10.12.24
To many on the left, the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution seems to be a hurdle to overcome because it stands in the way of their radical agenda. But in reality, the First Amendment is a gift to help keep us free.
The Need for a New Great Awakening
By Dr. Jerry Newcombe   |   10.03.24
Repentance and revival is America’s only real hope. Christians must ask God to forgive our nation for our open rebellion, confess our nationals sins, our unwillingness to die to self and start living bold lives for Christ. We're called to overcome evil with good, teach the nations to observe all that Christ teaches us, and raise godly children. It is high time we get to it.
Does America Favor Abortion Rights?
By Dr. Jerry Newcombe   |   09.09.24
Abortion is on the ballot again this election cycle, directly and indirectly. Obviously, the key presidential candidates and their teams differ greatly on this, as do others running for office. But abortion is on the ballot in 11 states that have referenda dealing with the issue...
The Greatest Masterpiece in the English Language
By Dr. Jerry Newcombe   |   08.27.24
With another school season gearing up, debates about the content of curriculum arise. Should the Bible be included in any way?
“Don’t Know Much About History”
By Dr. Jerry Newcombe   |   08.10.24
George Orwell wrote in his classic novel, 1984: “Who controls the past, controls the future: who controls the present controls the past.”

So, there’s a battle over history. That battle continues in our day.
Leftist Attempts to Gut SCOTUS—Despite the U.S. Constitution
By Dr. Jerry Newcombe   |   07.31.24
Bad ideas can often get accepted long after they were initially rejected. One generation recoils at a proposal. The next generation might cozy up to it. And the one after that might accept it.
More God, More Peace
By Dr. Jerry Newcombe   |   04.30.24
These are crazy times. How does one retain sanity in these tumultuous days? Read the world’s best seller—and read it often—and it will give a great deal of comfort. Indeed, many of our great American leaders have found comfort and solace in the Word of God.
The Key to Our National Motto
By Dr. Jerry Newcombe   |   04.15.24
As well know, the Francis Scott Key Bridge was destroyed recently, and already the woke elites are calling for it to be renamed. Key, who wrote what became the basis for our National Motto, was a man of his times. And those times don’t measure up to today’s standards. So off with his head, metaphorically speaking.
Dr. Jerry Newcombe
Dr. Jerry Newcombe

Dr. Jerry Newcombe is the executive director of Providence Forum, a division of D. James Kennedy Ministries, where Jerry also serves as senior producer and an on-air contributor. He is the author or co-author of 33 books, at least two of which have been bestsellers, George Washington’s Sacred Fire (with Dr. Peter Lillback) and What If Jesus Had Never Been Born? (with Dr. Kennedy). He has also written Doubting Thomas? The Life and Legacy of Thomas Jefferson (with Mark Beliles).

Dr. Newcombe has appeared on numerous talk shows as a guest, including Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher (4x), Janet Parshall’s America, Point of View, the Moody radio network, TBN, the Fox News Channel, the Fox Business Channel, C-Span2’s “Book Notes,” etc. Jerry hosts a weekly radio program called “Vocal Point” on GraceNetRadio, which is a “meeting of the minds.” (The broadcasts are also individually posted at jerrynewcombe.com) His latest books are American Amnesia (Nordskog Publishing, 2018) and A New Birth of Freedom (D. James Kennedy Ministries, 2019).

Dr. Newcombe is an associate minister at New Presbyterian Church, Wilton Manors, FL. Jerry is happily married with two children and three grandchildren. The Newcombes reside in South Florida. You can follow him on Twitter @NewcombeJerry.

IFI Featured Video
2025 Homeschool Lobby Day Recap
Get Our New App!