Jerry Newcombe, DMin
Author | Columnist | Executive Director of Providence Forum | Senior Producer & On-Air Host — DJKM Ministries Truth that Transforms
Dr. Jerry Newcombe serves as the executive director of the Providence Forum. Jerry also serves as the senior producer and as an on-air host for Truth that Transforms, the flagship television broadcast of D. James Kennedy Ministries (DJKM). Jerry produces TV segments, co-produces television documentaries, and writes a weekly column for DJKM. Jerry earned his B.A. in history with honors at Tulane University (1978), his M.A. with honors in communications at Wheaton Graduate School (1983), and his D. Min. (Doctorate of Ministry) from Knox Theological Seminary (2008). Dr. Newcombe wrote his thesis on the importance of America’s Christian heritage. He later developed his thesis into his book, The Book That Made America: How the Bible Formed Our Nation(2009). For D. James Kennedy Ministries, Jerry has produced or co-produced more than 80 television documentaries dealing with a variety of issues from a Christian perspective. This includes programs on America’s Christian roots. Jerry is the author or co-author of 33 books, some of which have now been translated into several different foreign languages. His books include 17 written with Dr. D. James Kennedy and one with Dr. Peter Lillback.Dr. Newcombe’s love for history and keen interest in America’s Christian founding is also reflected in other books he has written. And Jerry has appeared on numerous talk shows to discuss his books or specials. These include: Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher (ABC-TV), In the Market with Janet Parshall, The Eric Metaxas Show, and Point of View. He has also appeared on Moody Radio, TBN, Fox News Channel, Fox Business Channel, and C-Span2’s “Book Notes.” Jerry is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church of America (PCA), and serves as an assistant pastor at New Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Wilton Manors, FL. Jerry and his wife Kirsti from Norway have been happily married since June 28, 1980. They have two children and three grandchildren. The Newcombes reside in South Florida.
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America’s Pilgrim Heritage
The American pilgrim and the importance that faith and divine providence played in their settlement into America - history of God in American Thanksgi...
In the Footsteps of Giants
Many now wonder: Is America still “exceptional”? Are we still a great nation? What made us so? Can we become great again? In the Footsteps of Giants s...
Foundation of American Liberty
The Bible gave birth to American liberty in a special way in early America. Don’t miss the multiple-part FOUNDATION OF AMERICAN LIBERTY series of h...
More God, More Peace
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 grea...
What if the Bible Had Never Been Written?
Truths That Transform is a weekly publication that brings truth to our history.
Trailer: What If Jesus Had Never Been Born?
Jesus is the greatest person who ever lived … But what if He had never been born? In our cynical age of unbridled slanders and attacks against the...
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Declaration vs. Manifesto
Columnist Don Feder warns that we have a choice between two conflicting worldviews. One leads to freedom and dignity. The other leads to a regimented society and a ruling elite. The first is based on...
Un-American History Museum
Commensurate with an executive order President Trump issued early last year, the White House has just released a sweeping report, the result of its audit of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Americ...
Why the West Won
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