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>> feed your body, feed your mind, here is how your diet can make or break your brain. >>> plus...the fearless linebacker who was once haunted by a team. andrew tells us why scared him straight.

>>> and take a trip to the holy handle you won't see in the news. >> i would not trade it for anything. >> on today's "the 700 club." * >> pat: well, welcome to

"the 700 club." it came like a bolt out of the blue. donald trump's announcement that he is going to mexico today, on the same day as his major speech on immigration. >> wendy: hillary

clinton is also making news. still more of her e-mails about to be released. and democrats calling on her to cut ties with the clinton foundation. dale hurd has the story. >> reporter: donald

trump will be paying a visit to a neighbor he was thought to be pernsona non grata. >> they're bringing crime, they're rapists. >> reporter: trump has vowed he would make mexico pay for a wall.

>> we are also going to secure our border. >> reporter: angry mexican leader leaders like vincente fox... >> i'm not going to pay for that (bleep) wall. >> reporter: trump will meet with mexican

president pena nieto. trump's visit comes hours before an important speech in arizona, a speech that will clarify his stance on immigration. it is a stance his son says has not changed. >> his policy has been the

same for the last six, seven, eight months. >> reporter: meanwhile, more scru scrutiny of hillary clinton. new e-mails to be released could show how her response to the 2012 benghazi attack was

bundled. and she repeatedly claimed she turned over all of her government-related e-mails. and there is more. the f.b.i. says it will release its investigation on hillary's e-mail

server. plus, she must answer questions from "judicial watch" under oath. and some say hillary must go farther than she has and completely cult ties cut ties with the clinton foundation.

the times editorial said: "achieving true distance from the foundation is not only necessary to ensure its effective that is, it is an ethical imperative for mrs. clinton." she still leads in swing states, but has an easier easier

road to win the electoral colleges. but the race is still far from over. dale hurd, cbn news. >> pat: it is like slow water torture. you would have thought she would have dumped all of

those things. it is being dripped out day after day after day. and that is her message. she is off-message. is she talking about the economy, taxes, jobs -- all of that? none of that.

it is all about e-mails, e-mails, and the crooked foundation she is involved in. and trump -- it is a master stroke to go down to mexico. i think it is marvelous. you can fly down there

real quickly. and then he has a speech in arizona and so he flies back across the border. it is brilliant. >>> in other news, could the department of homeland security soon be taking over security for

presidential elections? i'm a little scared of that, but that's what they're talking about. >> homeland security is considering declaring the election, quote,"critical infrastructure," and it would give the department

the same role like for the electric power grid, wall street, and 14 other major assets key to keeping the country running. jay johnson says the department carefully has to consider that idea. johnson's statement came

at a media conference earlier this month, and that is before the f.b.i. identified new cyber-attacks on two state election boards. >>> mohammad al-adnani was killed in operations in northern syria.

that admission comes from isis. it is a significant blow to the terror group. adnani laid out the blueprint for the isis attacks in orlando and paris. and he officially declared

the establishment of the caliphate and called on all muslims to kill non-muslims. so far the islamic state has lost strongholds in fallujah and ramadi. pat, back to you. >> pat: we could take

those people if we had a resolute president. it wouldn't take much. they are a pip squeak outfit. in the muslim world, if you're winning, you're blessed by allah. and if you're losing,

you're not. it is time they start losing on a serious basis over and over again. and mosul is the next target. it may be a little bloody getting it, but we must take it back.

in terms of the coalition, it would be easy -- so easy -- to declare a kurdish state with what is in iraq and what is in syria, and including what is in turkey. say these kurds deserve a state of their own, and

we're going to back them and give them the weapons they need to fight because they're the ones who are doing the major fighting in most of these engagements. in any event, it is time we get with it.

now, we're going to get with something else. >>> we've got a health guy who is going to really tell us some good news. but, john, you have something else first. >> john: in health news, following the

mediterranean diet could be better for your heart than taking statins. that's the conclusion after a major new study on the impact of the mediterranean diet on the survival of heart patients.

the lo london telegraph says doctors should recommend the diet to patients before prescribing drugs. the diet includes large amounts of fruits and vegetables, along with fish, four or more times a week, and meat three times

a week, and nuts and seeds. the mediterranean diet has also been found to cut the risk of other diseases, like diabetes and cancer. the mayo clinic calls it "the heart healthy diet." >> pat: it is heart

healthy. we've had susie cohen, who is a brilliant young lady, and she is so attractive and so smart. and she has written a book called "vitamin muggers," and she talks about what statins do.

and they are devastating to heart health, devastating. and the widespread prescribing of statins has been critical in harming people. you know, those things hurt you.

you have to aches and pains and things of people who take statins. >> wendy: it reminds you of all of the commercials during the newshour. everybody looks so happy, but in the voice-over, it says, this could kill you.

drugs can kill you. we had a guy on recently who wrote a book, "let food be your medicine," and it really is the best medicine. >> pat: statins are deadly. as susie cohen wrote,

vitamin muggers, they take the co co-q10 out of your brain. >> wendy: and everybody stopped eating egg yolks because of that, and you need the fat. >> pat: you need the fat.

eggs are good for you. >> wendy: and the yolks. >>> coming up, can you ward off diseases like alzheimer's simply by changing what you eat? one best-selling author shares the groundbreaking research when we come

back. >> pat: well, we've got an exciting segment fortunate you right now. and the key on it is a book called "brain-maker." and i might add that susie cohen's book is not vitamin mugger, it is

"drug mugger." anyhow, i've the got this and it is one of the most important things you can do to protect your health. make sure you have the right kind and the right amount of good bacteria in your gut.

lorie johnson explains. >> lorie: scientists estimate 80% of our immune system is located in our intestinal tract, known as the gut. that means our gut health determines our overall health, whether we succumb

to all kinds of illnesses, or are able to fight them off. the problem is, many people are sorely lacking in good gut bacteria, mainly because they eat too many processed foods or take too many

antibiotics. how do we fix it? in his book, "brain-maker" neurologist david perlmutter says foods that contain probott probiotics are a source. it will not only heal your body but protect your

brain as well. >> pat: dr. per perlmutter says it hasn't been here in a while. >> i am glad to be back. >> pat: why are people so sic? >sick?>> in a word, inflammation.

it is the corner stone of diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and even obesity. these are inflammatory conditions. and what we now understand is that inflammation in the body is regulated by the very bacteria that

live within the gut. >> pat: you mean this gut down here that everybody doesn't want to talk about too much because it doesn't sound pretty -- your gut regulates the inflammation in your body?

>> that's right. and therefore our gut bacteria plays such a big role in determining our health destiny. who knew? >> pat: there are things called prebiotics and probiotics, what are they?

>> we want to cultivate good bacteria because that's the way we can remain healthy. a probiotic, this is good bacteria, put back the good bacteria, and balance inflammation and help us even lose weight.

>> pat: in your book, you are on the substance they add to wheat. talk about what they put into wheat, into the bread people eat so much of. >> it is not that it is put in, but gluten is part of wheat --

>> pat: don't they add gluten? >> no. it is a natural part of the wheat. it turns out that gluten in all people, and not just those with celiac disease -- it increases

the leakiness of the gut, and increases inflammation, and that paves the way for the dreaded things we don't want to get. why do we talk about this stuff? pat, you said over the

years, we've got to stand up for what we believe. and you've made it very clear to us for years and years. i think this is revolutionary information. we were told years ago that all germs were bad.

this germ theory of disease that we had to fear germs. but most of the bugs, the germs that live within us, are hoping to keep us and eating foods that are fermented, for example, foods looks kimchi and

sauerkraut, and drinking kombucha, and taking a good prebiotic regulates our gut. >> pat: there is a tremendous desire to cure diseases. so doctors prescribe antibiotics by the

fistful, for little children and others. what does that do to the gut? >> it is dramatic. one course of an antibiotics will change the course of a person's life for years. i'm not saying we

shouldn't use antibiotics because they can save lives. but to give them to our children for a cold is overwhelming. 70% of the antibiotics used in america go into the foods that make the

cattle bigger, make the chicken have more fat. >> pat: in other words, everybody is eating food -- we all eat that food, and that is killing the gut bacteria, which is keeping us from having and even more incredible

is, for the past few years, we've wondered why is it, for example, that people who are drinking diet drinks, for example, are gaining weight? it doesn't make sense. you're drinking a beverage that has no sugar and no

calories, and yet people are getting fatter. it turns out that the reason that is happening is because of the affect of the artificial sweeteners on damaging the gut bacteria, just like >> pat: you mean sweet

and low and all of those other sweeteners damage the gut bacteria? >> they damage the gut bacteria and associated with a dramatic risk of weight gain and even diabetes. the reason in the 1950s

that farmers began giving antibiotics to the cattle is because it made them fatter. it turns out the same thing is happening in humans. we've got to nurture our good bacteria.

we can change our health destiny. >> pat: is there any sweetener for people who don't want to eat sugar. >> my vote is we try to keep people away from giving in to the notion that they need sweets.

the less you cater to that, the less likely you are to slip and eat the foods that are inappropriate for you. got to get rid of the sugar. we were talking about the notion these are hard

changes to make in the diet. i always say half-way measures only work half way. i would like people to jump in with both feet and make the changes today. >> pat: we've got

kimchi, and what else have you got? these are various types of vegetables. are these pre or pro? >> these don't have a lot of probiotics in them, but they are prebiotics. asparagus, garlic, leaks,

onions -- they have a specific type of fiber that causes the gut bacteria to grow. so you're nurturing your gut bacteria. as i talk about in "brain-maker," how do you keep those good bacteria

healthy and thrive. they make neurotransmitters, chemicals that balance our mood. >> pat: in our gut, those bacteria do that? >> there is 100 trillion. those microbes in your gut

outnumber the cells in your body by a ratio of 10 to 1. you are more gut bacteria than you are pat robertson. >> pat: you're looking at a gut bacteria talking to you on television.

i've never had such an honor in my life. >>> one of the things that is a dread disease is alzheimer's. will this affect alzheimer's? >> we are squarely looking at alzheimer's in terms of

the role of inflammation. let's make it very clear, alzheimer's is an inflammatory condition, and inflammation is governed by the bacteria in the gut. my life has been spent really to get the word out

that we can prevent that dreaded disease, alzheimer's, affecting 5.4 million americans, for which we have no treatment to date. none whatsoever, and yet it is a preventable dec. >> patdisease.

>> pat: preventable how? >> by lowering our sugar intake, and eating the good fats, things like coconut oil, and most importantly nurturing our that's new science. >> pat: i've had antibiotics, and i've had

intestinal something or another. and now all of those little gut fellows have been killed. how do i get them back? >> this is what you do: you get a very high potency probostic.

probiotic. and you've got to be careful about the other medicines you may be taking, like ibuprofen, and the acid-blocking drugs. you mentioned statin medication affecting the

brain and the body. true. we need things like cholesterol and vitamin "d," and we need probiotics. very, very important. >> pat: we're looking at all of the painkillers,

and they're gut killers? and a big study just was published from stanford showing that your risk of heart attack, if you take these acid-blocking drugs, is increased by 14%, and risk of death by heart attack is doubled, by just

taking that drug. >> pat: give us the names of some of those? >> pepcid, for example, over the counter. >> pat: pepcid is one? >> pepcid is one. and we're talking about ibuprofen, which you find

in a whole host of medication. these damage the gut bacteria. that is the mechanism that causes many of the side effects of these very commonly prescribed medications.

>> pat: you know the advertisements -- just give me my aleves, and everything is well with my life. >> we have to practice under the notion of "above all, do no harm." and we have to look at

what is called the risk ratio. when they're talking on the television commercial about the terrible side effects, there is a lot of visuals, and you don't really hear the fact that these drugs can cause such

damage to the body. again, we're looking at this now through a whole new lens, information we didn't have before. >> pat: and some drugs cause bleeding by the way. i was iron deficient, and because of some of the

things i was taking -- supposedly you've got aches and pains if you work out, and you take a couple of ibuprofen -- >> it is good that your muscles are sore when you're exercising. it is telling you you are

doing your exercise. we have a whole new lens to look at these drugs there. and that is, how are they affecting our gut bacteria? and that's a very, very powerful leverage point

for health, for losing wealth. for reducing inflammation. reducing our risk for heart disease, diabetes, and even alzheimer's. >> pat: in th is the medical profession going along with what you're saying?

>> i prefer to think of it as lighting the candle and not cursing the darkness, but there is research on the microbiron being carried out at every medical institution because this is the leading edge.

>> pat: you're using a term, microbiron -- did you make that up? >> i wish i made it up. it refers to these organisms that live within us and on our skin. they make vitamins for us, they keep our immune

system balanced, they regulate inflammation, and so many of these diseases are exploding on the scene, and now we're beginning to understand why. why it is, for example, that artificial sweeteners

are associated with obesity, which is so counterintuitive. >> pat: we have an epidemic of obesity. young children are getting obese at an early age. we have a tremendous epidemic of heart

conditions, of heart attacks, of other types of inflammation, and cancer. what are some of the things that are caused by this inflammation? >> i inflammation is really the most powerful pivot point for virtually every

chronic degenerative condition that we deal with. modern medicine focuses on the end of the fire, and not the smoke. we have to focus on putting the smoke out. inflammation means to

light the fire. >> pat: name through or four of the conditions. >> coronary artery disease, alzheimer's, m.s., diabetes, obesity -- these are all inflammatory disorders. >> pat: m.s. -- all of

these things? >> any disease that is treated with inflammation re-ducininflammation-reducing drugs, like lupus and autoimmune diseases, and they are all caused by the immune system going out of whack.

>> pat: and doctors are giving the drugs that are giving this inflammation. >> they're digging the hole deeper and deeper. and then people need more and more of the we've got to push the reset button, and it

begins with the food that we eat. >> pat: we scared to death people in this audience. i hope you're scared. how do they start. this is day one of a new you.

what do you start doing, eating kimchi? >> yes, sir. but not scared. i want people to be empowered and feeling joyful that they're finally getting some information.

>> pat: will the probiotic pills help? >> it's an important part of the solution. but what are the lifestyle factors that people may be involved in today that are compromising the gut the sugar in the diet.

the lack of fiber. the artificial sweeteners, and the medications need to be reviewed. through this new idea that they may affect the gut >> pat: folks, this may keep you alive. i hope it does.

the doctor's book is called "brain-maker," and it is fascinating. it is loaded with information and facts and figures and analysis of what is going on. you don't want to miss this.

it is available wherever books are sold. i think you can get it maybe through cbn.com. but it is on amazon, everywhere? >> pat: good to see you. >> good to see you you again.

>> pat: i hope the medical community will buy into what you're saying because it is revolutionary. >> it is revolutionary. 90% of the information on this microbiron has only been published in the last

five years, so this is cutting-edge. >> pat: i'm a fan of nuts and berries. nuts and berries are good for you. the sugared cereals, i'm against all of that stuff. we have, through the

centuries, mankind has existed on a green diet. have we missed something there? was it different in the old days? >> to some degree it was. something else that is very important is that by

and large wheat in america now is sprayed with a chemical called glifosate, and that has a powerful detrimental role in terms of damaging our gut so i think it is really important to focus on welcoming fat back to the

table. this dreaded fat that we were all told to avoid over the years. we've always eaten good and that's an important point, healthful fat like coconut oil and olive oil and nuts and seeds, and

avoiding those fats that have been modified. most importantly, we've got to recognize that fiber, especially prebiotic fiber, is vitally important for maintaining gut health. >> pat: that's

vegetables? >> absolutely. >> pat: doctor, thank you so much for being here. ladies and gentlemen, you heard it here on "the 700 wendy, you're a picture of health.

tell us how you do it. >> wendy: i love garlic. i'm not sure about kimchi the at every meal. maybe that is an acquired taste. great interview. >>> on saturdays, he is the leader of virginia

tech's defense, but throughout the entire week, he is an ever day soldier for god. cbn sports sits down with andrew next. >> pat: welcome back. you're watching "the 700 if you've been noticing

that people have had a little extra school spirit, there is a good reason why. whoa! i can't stand it, it is another week and the college football season is upon us.

here in virginia, you'll see no shortage and blue, white, and orange as alumni and fans alike will be cheering for a team known as the hokies. >> wendy: i don't know that cheer. >> pat: i grew up in

that part of the state of virginia tech. sean brown had a chance to interview their star linebacker, and you'll hear why he is playing for an audience of one. >> reporter: virginia tech linebacker and andrew

motuapuaka shows promise of a future in the nfl. but a few years ago, he was in danger of squandering away his football career. >> messing with girls, drinking every weekend, i started smoking.

everything that was feeling good at the time. >> reporter: andrew and this family are originally from tonga, a small island in the south pacific. his father was military and moved the family to virginia beach, virginia.

though raised with christian values, he had never accepted christ into his heart. but his parents stressed the importance of prayer. >> that's all i remember as a little kid, growing up, from my parents to my

aunts, my uncles, remember to say your prayers. >> reporter: but saying his prayers was all but forgotten when he came to virginia tech on a football scholarship. he quickly fell to the woes of the college party

scene and being an athlete. >> i'm a linebacker, and me and my boys were drinking and smoking and doing all of this stuff. and i don't see anything wrong with it. >> reporter: did you

feel you were getting everything you needed from that? >> definitely not -- well, at the time i felt like, this feels good, but i never really internally felt satisfied. >> reporter: in the

middle of the 2015 season, andrew was given a starting linebacker position when his teammate was injured. he felt on top of the world until his roommate told him something that would haunt him for

months. >> he told me he had a dream that me and one of my other teammates had gotten into a bad accident, a really bad car accident. and every time i would smoke, i would think of

these things. for some reason i would always have these thoughts i'm going to get into this big car accident. >> reporter: andrew grew fearful he could lose everything he worked for, and possibly his life.

on winter break that year, he and his brother were getting ready to drive to see their sister play volleyball, but andrew was afraid to get in the car. >> i started crying. i tell my brother, man, i'm not going.

i was crying my eyes out, like, man, i haven't been living right. i don't even pray. he told me, we should pray about it. all right, let's pray. >> reporter: after praying with his brother,

andrew said he felt like something had changed, but he didn't know what to do so when we went back to school, he returned to his old habits. but this time it was different. >> i smoked two times.

but the second time, i literally felt like i was going to have a heart attack. >> reporter: so he went to see the sports chaplain and virginia tech. >>> what did he say? >> he said, god's grace is

bigger than all of that. >> reporter: still seeking answers, andrew went to a bible study called "cross training." and one of the speakers was talking about having eternal life through jesus christ.

>> he prayed a prayer. and he was, like, if you don't know if you're going to heaven or hell, please come up and talk to me afterwards. and i didn't know. >> reporter: afterwards, he talked to the speaker,

who asked andrew directly if he knew he was going to heaven. >> i was, like, i think i'm going to heaven. and he was, like, no, do you know for sure you're going to heaven? and i was, like, man, i

don't know. >> reporter: it was then that andrew realized what he needed to do. so he decided to give his life to the lord. >> that's the day where i say, like, i confess with my mouth and believe in my

heart. >> reporter: andrew now understands that defense can go far beyond the football field. because while he is covering an offense, god has him covered both on the field and off of it.

>> ephesians 6 -- i wear this bracelet on my hand. it kind of just reminds every day really just putting on the form of god. it is kind of like going out on the football field and not having your helmet

on or going to a game missing knee pads, or whatever it is, you just wouldn't feel the same on the field if you were missing these things. it reminds me every day, man, to put on the armor and just to get ready.

>> pat: put on the whole armor of god, the bible says. the armor of god. you see, there is an enemy that wants to destroy you. it is not a game. it is 24 hours a day. it is warfare 24 hours a

day. like it or not. you say, i don't want to do that. you can't retire from that war. there is no leave that you can take. because the devil wants to

destroy you, and he gets you at the most unexpected times. so andrew was putting on the whole ar whole armor. if you don't know the lord, you're vulnerable. we talked to the doctor about the vulnerability we

have from inflammation inside of our body and the diseases that come from it. it is the same thing spiritually. if we dent take the armor of god, things can happen to us spiritually.

the armor is coming to jesus christ. the shield of faith and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of god. all of those things god wants to put in your hand so that you'll have armor. and if you want that, all

he says is, call upon me and i'll answer you, and i'll show you great and mighty things you didn't know about. i'll show it to you. i'll give it to you. so just ask. wendy?

>> wendy: thanks, pat. >>> well, coming up, modern-day pilgrims talk about their first trip to israel. >> there is not another feeling like walking where christ has walked. >> i've been so moved by

being here. >> i wouldn't trade it for anything, either. i'm so glad i came. >> wendy: see how their tour of the holy land made the bible come to life, after this. >> it doesn't matter what

>> efrem: and welcome back to "the 700 club." a rising christian evangelist who converted from islam has announced he has advanced stomach cancer. nabil has appeared on cbn to share his testimony.

he grew up as a devout muslim and believed in islam to be a religion of peace. but after september 11th, he was confronted with the stark reality of islam. and he was led to jesus on his facebook page he

asked that people would fast and pray fervently for his healing. >>> kirk cameron is calling on believers across america to head to the movie theaters in october for a live inspirational event aimed

at encouraging and empowering christians this election season. it is called "revive us." cameron, along with ben carson, dr. james mcdonald, and author eric metaxas are some of the speakers that will

participate in this live event. viewers will be able to interact from their local theaters using social media. cameron spoke exclusively with cbn news about "revive us."

>> there will be inspiring messages, and a time to pray and worship in your theaters, in your community. and together we're going to discover the one and only strategy that has always worked in every

generation on every continent and never failed to revive a nation morally, spiritually, and economically when it is applied. it is a night of hope, vision, and courage. and i want everyone who is

watching this to come. >> efrem: and to learn more about our exclusive interview with cameron, and to learn where you can get tickets for the event, and always to get the latest from cbn news, simply go to our website

at cbnnews.com. >>> pat and wendy are back with more of "the 700 it is coming up after >> wendy: when many people consider a trip to israel, they wonder, is it safe? as chris mitchell reports

from jerusalem, most tourists to the holy land not only feel completely secure, they discover a destination beyond all of their expectations. >> chris: much of the world only knows israel from what it season

television news or reads on the web. that typically includes images of violence and words like "oppressed." but what is it really like in israel? based on what the news media shows, many wouldn't

expect to see shopping and restaurants and people going about their daily this is the manila wall, just outside the walls of the old city. it is a combination of restaurants, shops, and cafes.

we talked with first-time trowrttourists about their perception before leaving and the reality they experienced after their arrival. >>> what did people say to you when you told them you were going to come to

israel? >> they questioned it. they said, do you really want to do that? is it safe? >> chris: did they say, are you crazy? >> that was a very common comment: are you crazy?

and i said, no. nothing was going to stop me. people couldn't talk me out of it. >> chris: and how did you feel before you came? >> probably a little apprehensive but excited.

we couldn't wait to see where christ has walked. it was more than i expected. it was amazing. >> chris: some felt coming to israel might send a message in fighting back against the growth of

terrorism. >> some friends said, why don't you come along. and i thought, it might be dangerous. but life is dangerous. i came from the boston marathon. there is so much going on,

i'm not going to worry >> if you stop moving, the bad guys win. >> chris: tuvia arranged their tour with an eye on ancient history and current events. >> i told him i wanted to come over here and look at

the world that is here and the people that are here, and the places where the bible events took place. and for them, it has been an eye-opening experience. and it's in the context of israel today. >> chris: samuel has led

tours her for more than 20 >> israel doesn't come in the category of tourist destinations. israel is not the bahamas. israel is not even paris. israel is not even warm. i believe israel is the stage of your faith.

and i believe coming to israel will encourage you in your walking with the lord. >> chris: and what was it like after these tourists made their leap of faith to come to >> the israelis really

have their act together. i felt very comfortable. the people are wonderful. they're very professional. they're very caring. and they really want to make us feel welcome. it is a very sophisticated,

cosmopolitan city. >> when we got here, there was such a peace. the whole time we have been here, i have never felt not safe. >> chris: and they did know israel has been experiencing its own wave

of terror. >> they told us there are places you definitely don't want to go. but there are places in any city in the united states you don't want to go to. >> chris: the jerusalem

mayor told cbn news despite the current violence, jerusalem is a safer city than most. >> we have the best police in the world, the best security forces per capita. we're as safe as london,

when you really check the numbers. actually, when i fly to america i pray to come back safely to israel because the crime rates in america are six times more per capita than in jerusalem.

>> chris: and how do these feel after walking in the footsteps of jesus? >> it was quite moving. it brought me to tears a few times. >> i don't think i will ever read the bible the same way anymore.

i've been so moved by i would not trade it for anything. >> i felt the lord with me through this trip. and he has been speaking to my heart and doing good work in there. i wouldn't trade it for

>> chris: it also brought the bible to life. >> to me it really tied the old testament and the new testament together, that i could not have done without coming here. >> i really believe when you come to israel, you

will never be the same. you'll read the bible in a different understanding. you'll be able to visualize whatever you read, and you'll be able to understand the jewish-christian background.

and you'll see how deep your faith is. my prayer is when you come to israel, you'll leave praying for the city of >> wendy: there is no place like it, pat. i've been there three how many times have you

been there? >> pat: maybe 15, 16. it is like going home. >> wendy: it really, really is. unless you go, you can't really explain that feeling to anyone. if you're interested in

travelling to the holy land, go to cbnisrael.com. it is definitely something to put on your bucket list. >>> leroy asks, "is it a sin to eat pork and shellfish?"

your questions are next, so don't go away. >> wendy: welcome back to "the 700 club." it is time to "bring it on" with your e-mail questions. we've got some good ones. we're going to start with

jeremy who writes in and asks, "with all of the middle east violence, do you think we are living in the end times?" >> pat: it seems that there are a number of prophecies being fulfilled right now.

the one i'm looking at is ezekiel 38, the coalition that is coming together against israel: iran, turkey, libya -- various ones. and the caucuses region of russia, all making a coalition against israel.

i think thaisrael. >> wendy: leroy writes, "is it a sin to eat fish and shellfish?" >> pat: the bible says that jesus declared all foods clean. we're free from the dietary restrictions of

the law. the shellfish -- those things, like it or not, feed on garbage. they're bottom feeders, and if you have a polluted stream, a polluted lake, a polluted ocean, that's where those things get

their food. so people get sick from eating shellfish because of the toxins they take pork -- you've got trichinosis and various other worms and diseases because they don't chew the cud.

they don't have a double stomach the way the cow does. it was good dietary -- it's not a sin; it's stupid. unless that pork is well-cooked, and the shellfish -- the bible

says eat what has fins and scales, which has to do with fish. fish is good for you. >> wendy: everybody is so wanting bacon. there are even pizza commercials that you can get it wrapped in bacon.

>> pat: they cure the nitrates. >> wendy: vee says, "my husband and i married about nine years ago. when we first married told me that this one neighbor who walks by with her dogs had wanted him to get with

her twin sister who was in an unhappy marriage. i found it very reprehensible that someone would try to play match-maker with two people are married. i tried to get along with this neighbor, even though

shortly there after she would walk by and say hi to my spouse and not me. and now i found the twin sister is making an offer on the lot next door. all of us are still married to our original spouses, but i feel this

could spell trouble. is there anything i could do?" >> pat: i think in this one, they're setting you up. your husband is a human being, and if you've got a couple of ladies on either

side trying to put the move on him, you insist you get out of there and find another house. say, honey, i love you. i want to fight for our marriage, but i'm not going to allow this to continue.

we've got to move. you're not wedded to that house. you can sell it and go get another one. get out of that neighbourhood. >> wendy: diana writes, "i'm old and my health is

getting worse all of the time. i'm prayed out. the scriptures are coming alive before my eyes every day, and i just can't conceive of the evils of today. i just want to go home to

be with jesus. i don't want to ask for healing. is this a sin?" >> pat: i don't think so. there are a lot of people who want to be with the elijah said, take my life,

get me out of here. even the holy men of god have wanted to be with the there is nothing wrong with it. it is not a sin. i'm counting on 120 years, so i've got a few more >> wendy: you've got a

long life ahead of you. [laughter] >> pat: i'm just warming but the apostle paul says, to depart and be with the lord or to remain in the flesh. lord is far better. all of us want to be with

jesus, but the question is how soon? >> wendy: it is true, once we are saved we are always saved. is this true? >> pat: salvation is like riding a bicycle. you keep doing it.

but when you stop pedalling -- the bible says fear the fall. i believe god keeps us unto eternity. i believe that firmly. but at the same time, i'm not presuming on the lord to say, well, once saved,

you've got me, regardless of what kind of life i live. we must walk with godly fear, is what the bible that's what i think is important. you always should fear the fall.

so i'm going to be out trying to do my best to live for jesus. >>> we leave you with today's power minute from psalm 24: "the lord encamps around all those who fear him and delivers them."

tomorrow, a young woman who says she was addicted stripping. how she stopped and why. we'll tell you that tomorrow. for wendy and all of us, this is pat robertson. god bless you.

thanks for being with us. and we will see you bye-bye.