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Crosstalk America

Jim Schneider

Booking Overview

This is a weekday live call-in news and commentary program focused on current events, church issues, family concerns, and public policy from a Biblical worldview, with recurring guests including pastors, Christian authors, ministry leaders, and issue specialists. Credible pitches would include theologians, Christian authors, pastors, election and public-policy analysts, and experts on religious liberty or competing religions; booking difficulty is medium because the show features both established figures and accessible organizational leaders.

Metrics

Episodes: 300

Frequency: Daily

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

vcy@vcyamerica.org

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Host

Jim Schneider - Host of a weekday live call-in program covering news and issues affecting the world, the church, and families from a Biblical perspective. The program is produced by VCY America and airs on more th...

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Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Pastoral or theological leadership, published Christian authorship, senior ministry experience, or specialized expertise in elections, public policy, religious liberty, Islam, Catholicism, or cultural issues. Guests generally need a clearly articulated Biblical or conservative Christian perspective and credible organizational or professional standing.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Senior pastoral or ministry leadership, Leadership of advocacy or research organizations, Specialized expertise in religion, politics, or cultural issues

Recent Guest Discussions

Dr. David Brown - Occultism, Witchcraft, Fantasy Role-playing Games, Halloween, And The Spiritual Themes Of The Television Series Coven Academy.

Debbie Wuthnow - Christian Voter Participation, Candidate Evaluation, Elections, Abortion, Gender Policy, Constitutional Government, And Competing Political Worldviews.

Dr. Erwin Lutzer - Contrasts Between Karl Marx And D. L. Moody, Competing Worldviews, Socialism, Christianity, And Themes From Marx And Moody: Two Contemporaries. Two Gospels. Two Tombstones. One Choice.

Mike Gendron - Catholic-muslim Interfaith Initiatives And The Possibility Of A Unified Global Religion.

Recent Topics

Religion, Christianity, Biblical Worldview, Religious Liberty, Christian Politics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Crosstalk America
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Poll: Alarming Number of Young Americans Support Shariah

October 13, 2026

What is Sharia and what does it teach us, particularly about the dominance of men? How does it treat apostasy? Under Sharia, how are Muslims to treat Christians and Jews? Is Sharia something that is separate from Islamic governance or intrinsically tied to it? Joining Crosstalk with a loving response to these and other related questions was Shahram Hadian. Shahram is the founder of Truth in Love Ministry. He's a Christian Pastor and a former Muslim. Shahram was born in Iran and came to Ameri...

DC Gospel Outreach Report & Future Vision

October 12, 2026

Every second that passes, every hour that elapses, every flip of the calendar puts us closer to the time of the Lord's return or to our appointment with death. According to the CDC, one death occurs in the United States every 10 seconds. By the time you finish listening to this 54-minute program, 324 people will have been ushered into eternity. Some recognize their present health condition reveals there is not much time left. For others, death comes by total surprise due to an auto collisio...

News Round Up and Comment

October 09, 2026

It was another active news week. Here's your chance to get caught up via our Friday News Round-Up and Comment broadcast. Below are several highlights: --Jim began with news concerning a possible asylum hearing for William Whatcott, a pro-family activist who is a Canadian refugee in the U.S. He appeared on Crosstalk on September 24th. Jim provided audio updating listeners on his case, as well as a phone number to contact the Office of the Inspector General which is over DHS and ICE. --The town...

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Frequently asked questions

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Crosstalk America
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How do I get in touch with Crosstalk America?

Crosstalk America is hosted by Jim Schneider. Its publicly listed email is vcy@vcyamerica.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Crosstalk America?

The publicly listed email for Crosstalk America: vcy@vcyamerica.org.

How many listeners does Crosstalk America have?

Podseeker estimates Crosstalk America reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Crosstalk America?

Crosstalk America typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Pastoral or theological leadership, published Christian authorship, senior ministry experience, or specialized expertise in elections, public policy, religious liberty, Islam, Catholicism, or cultural issues. Guests generally need a clearly articulated Biblical or conservative Christian perspective and credible organizational or professional standing. Common among recent guests: Published books; Senior pastoral or ministry leadership; Leadership of advocacy or research organizations. Recent guests include Dr. David Brown, Debbie Wuthnow, and Dr. Erwin Lutzer.

How hard is it to get booked on Crosstalk America?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Crosstalk America cover?

Recent episodes cover Religion, Christianity, Biblical Worldview, Religious Liberty, and Christian Politics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

vcy@vcyamerica.org

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