Could we be looking at the end of humanity this October?

A viral video is making waves online with a controversial claim: that Daniel 9:24 has been mistranslated in every English Bible. With slick graphics and a confident tone, the video asserts that the phrase “seventy weeks are determined upon your people and your holy city” is based on a linguistic error—and that the original Hebrew text never referred to “weeks” at all. Even more concerning, the video concludes by predicting the rapture will occur this October, 2025.

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While the video may appear credible to the average viewer, those trained in biblical Hebrew quickly recognize the flaws. In a recent Prophecy Watchers video, Mondo Gonzales and Lee Brainard discuss how the errors of AI are leading people to believe biblical inaccuracies.

“You have ChatGPT using probably just modern Hebrew, which is written unpointed,” Brainard says.

“They are saying something that is wrong,” says Gonzales. “You can catch [ChatGPT] in errors right there in your conversations, and you can call it out.”

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With the utilization of unchecked AI to create content, these inaccuracies have unfortunately cast doubt for many on Scripture’s accuracy, such as this date-setting prophecy for the end times. Predicting the rapture or end times based on misunderstood language or cherry-picked verses is not only irresponsible but spiritually misleading.

As new technologies emerge and content becomes more persuasive, believers must sharpen their discernment. AI is a useful tool, but it is not a theologian. Viral videos may be convincing, but they are not authoritative. God has preserved His Word through centuries of faithful scholarship, translation and Spirit-led interpretation. That legacy should not be so quickly dismissed.

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When in doubt, go back to the source—both the Scriptures and the scholars who have spent their lives studying them with reverence, accuracy and a heart to rightly divide the truth.

Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.

For fans of The Chosen, the role of Philip has become a beloved part of the story. Reza Diako, the actor who stepped into this role in later seasons, shared with Charisma what it has meant to him personally and spiritually to portray this disciple. From initially being a fan of the series to now embodying Philip’s complexities, he offers deep insight into the character’s journey and his own.

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Speaking about how he landed the role, Diako explained, “I was a very big fan of the show since season one… I spoke to the cast and director… and suddenly, I saw the audition pop up, and I was excited and I read for the role.” He recalled the unique circumstances that led to him replacing the previous actor mid-series: “It was kind of a weird… spiritually guided situation… I was a lover of the character, so it was interesting news.”

What makes Philip such a fascinating figure for Diako is the character’s blend of playfulness, depth and spiritual seriousness. The actor highlighted how Philip’s background with John the Baptist influenced his demeanor: “Philip is very available… having had the history of his time with John the Baptist.” Diako described Philip as “kind of a lone wolf… a bit of a maverick,” who uses humor to navigate relationships, teaching Matthew “the strategies of managing group dynamics.”

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Reza Diako’s journey from devoted fan to portraying Philip in The Chosen is more than an actor’s story—it’s a testimony of spiritual transformation, cultural discovery and profound connection to the biblical narrative.

To hear more of his powerful insights, behind-the-scenes stories and what it truly means to walk in the shoes of a disciple, watch the full interview in the video below.

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There’s no question about it: the transgender movement does not solve a person’s issues. Instead, it creates even more turmoil and distress.

Walt Heyer, 84, leads a ministry known as “Sex Change Regret” to help those who feel massive weight and shame after transitioning genders. This ministry comes from Heyer’s own personal testimony of living as a woman for eight years, finally detransitioning 40 years ago.

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According to Fox News, Heyer’s issues regarding gender confusion began early in life and were accompanied with other traumatic and sexual abuse situations.

“I was being cross-dressed by my grandma secretly, and she was affirming me,” Heyer says. “She made me a purple chiffon evening dress and that was a secret for about two-and-a-half years.”

However, things quickly escalated once Heyer decided to take home the dress one day.

“…they realized grandma had been cross-dressing me, and I was enjoying it as a four, five and six-year-old boy, then the heavy discipline started with my father. Then his adopted brother sexually molested me. So that’s where the trauma comes in.”

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Following these heartbreaking events, Heyer spent his teens identifying as a female, became an alcoholic in his 20s and finally began taking cross-sex hormones before undergoing surgery in his 40s to become “Laura Jensen.”

Heyer says that his issues weren’t his sexuality, as his therapist led him to believe, but the trauma he endured. Since coming to Christ, becoming sober and starting his ministry, he says the key thing he has found out from those dealing with transgenderism is that they have had some type of abuse occur in their lives, not a true issue regarding their gender.

“Something happened that caused them to not like who they are. It’s not even a gender issue…They like to say that it’s a gender issue because then you can apply hormones and surgery, but that doesn’t fix the problem,” says Heyer.

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Walt Heyer’s story is more than a testimony—it’s a wake-up call to the church and to a culture that is deeply confused about identity, healing and truth. In a world rushing to affirm surface-level solutions, his life reveals a deeper spiritual reality: only Jesus Christ can reach the wounded places of the heart.

As believers, we are called not only to speak truth but to extend compassion to those caught in the deception of gender confusion—many of whom are silently suffering under layers of trauma and shame. Let us be the voice that gently leads the broken home—not to another identity, but to their true identity in Jesus.

Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.

The whole world will know about Jesus, even if that means the Lord using unconventional ways to do so.

While the Christian music industry has had a few stints here and there making it on secular charts, we just may be seeing a major breakthrough happening with artists Brandon Lake and Forrest Frank.

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According to NPR, Holly Zabka of Provident, which is a subsidiary for Christian music through Sony, expressed how Christianity is changing the landscape of pop music right now.

“This is the most exciting time to be in Christian music…I don’t think we’ve ever been in this season of opportunity.”

As NPR reported, 2024 was the biggest year yet for contemporary Christian music on Spotify, accumulating a “60% growth rate globally over a five-year period…” Right now, Forrest Frank’s “Your Way’s Better” and Brandon Lake’s “Hard Fought Hallelujah” collaboration with Jelly Roll continue to make waves on the Billboard Hot 100.

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Does this mean we could see the masses come to know God?

This moment in history is a powerful reminder that God’s message will not be contained or limited by traditional boundaries. When the melodies of hope and faith resonate beyond church walls and into the lives of millions, the love of Jesus becomes impossible to ignore. This breakthrough is a sign that God’s kingdom is advancing, and that His Spirit is stirring people from every background to encounter Him anew.

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As we watch this unprecedented movement unfold, we can hold onto the hopeful truth that no obstacle is too great to stop the spread of God’s love. The world may not yet fully understand the significance of this season, but it is clear that the Lord is orchestrating a moment where His light will shine brighter than ever.

Whether through music, media or the hearts of everyday people, the message of Jesus is breaking through barriers, drawing the lost and igniting revival. This is just the beginning—greater things are ahead as the whole world comes to know the name above all names.

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In a heartfelt speech delivered to his hometown of Chicago, Pope Leo XIV addressed America by giving a message on the Trinity, the heart of service and the call to be the light of the world.

Leo began by reflecting on the mystery of the Trinity—Father, Son and Holy Spirit—as a divine model of perfect love and unity. “Three persons in one God,” he said, “living united in the depth of love in community.” This divine communion, he emphasized, serves as the blueprint for human relationships and the church’s call to live in unity, friendship and faith.

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Acknowledging the pain and isolation many experienced during the pandemic, he reminded audiences that despite life’s difficult circumstances, God’s presence is real and deeply personal. “God is reaching out to you,” he said. “Perhaps through Scripture, a friend or a grandparent of faith—He is inviting you to know His Son, Jesus Christ.”

This personal encounter with God, he explained, begins in the heart. It’s there, in the silent longing for love and meaning, that the journey of faith often begins. And from that place, he invited young people to pursue lives of purpose, service and community. “When we serve others,” he said, “we find true meaning in our lives.”

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Drawing attention to the mental health challenges facing many today, Leo offered the church as a place of refuge and healing. “The love of God is truly healing,” he declared. “Coming together as brothers and sisters in community can give us the strength we need and the hope our hearts long for.”

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As the message unfolded, a central theme emerged: hope. The young were described as the “promise of hope” in a world desperately in need of light. He urged them to look beyond self-interest, to come together in a common mission of peace, harmony and faith. “If we want the world to be a better place,” he said, quoting St. Augustine, “we must begin with our own hearts.”

Rather than suppressing the inner restlessness we often feel, he encouraged the audience to embrace it. That restlessness, he noted, can be a sign of God’s invitation—an open door to transformation, calling us to live not just for ourselves, but as lights for others.

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In closing, he issued a stirring call: “Hope does not disappoint,” citing the Apostle Paul’s words to the Romans. “Christ, who is our hope, calls us together to be the living example of His light in the world.”

Against the backdrop of uncertainty and spiritual longing, his words offered a compelling vision: a call to unity through love, healing through faith, and purpose through service. This moment marked not just the beginning of a papal relationship with America, but the stirring of a movement—a renewed invitation for all to become living lights of hope in a world desperate for peace.

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In today’s Christian culture, many believers struggle silently with shame, past mistakes and the voice of the accuser. Despite being rescued and redeemed by Christ, they live under the weight of condemnation—often because they lack a solid theological foundation and a supportive community.

In a powerful message on the Girls Gone Bible podcast, Philip Anthony Mitchell explains how the enemy capitalizes on our biblical illiteracy and distorts our perception of grace, leading us to question whether the cross is truly enough.

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“The enemy is going to do his job persecuting our soul,” Mitchell warns. “He’s the accuser of the brethren… constantly reminding us of the past.” But the heart of the gospel, he explains, is that the blood of Jesus is enough. Enough to cover the sins of the past, enough to cleanse the failures of the present and enough to stand against the lies of shame.

One of the critical issues discussed is the church’s lack of sound theology—specifically a good hermeneutic, or proper interpretation of Scripture. Many believers don’t know how to apply biblical truth to suffering or shame, and instead live in spiritual defeat. “If we don’t have a good hermeneutic for dealing with the shame of the past,” Mitchell says, “we would not see the cross as enough.”

But shame doesn’t just thrive in bad theology—it thrives in isolation. The conversation points to a widespread problem in modern Christianity, especially in the West: a false veneer of perfection. Many feel they can’t be honest about their struggles because the church has idolized leaders and painted an unrealistic picture of sinless Christian living. “We’ve created a culture where people can’t say ‘I’m struggling’… We’ve got a Christianity disconnected from the orthodoxy of the Scriptures.”

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To counteract this requires a return to both biblical teaching and vulnerable community. “We need good biblical community that allows us to confess our sins and our shame,” he says. Galatians 6:1 is cited as a model for restoring one another with gentleness—something tragically missing in many church spaces today.

But the charge is not just for believers in the pews; it’s for shepherds and pastors. “I think we have to take some measure of accountability for the pulse of the Christian culture,” he states.

Leaders must preach the Word—not opinions or man-made traditions—and faithfully feed God’s sheep with truth that sets them free.

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Mitchell also proposes a call to action: we are running out of time. Christians today must rise up with truth, humility and urgency. “There’s a clock on humanity… and when it hits zero, there will be no more second chances.”

In a culture saturated with shame, confusion and spiritual apathy, the church must proclaim with boldness—the blood is enough. And in that truth, believers can find freedom.

Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.

In a compelling conversation with Eric Metaxas, Rabbi Kirt Schneider, host of Discovering the Jewish Jesus, delivers a timely message to the church: the Torah is not obsolete—it’s essential.

Rabbi Schneider begins by defining the Torah as Genesis through Deuteronomy—the foundation of the Judeo-Christian faith. He highlights Jesus’ own words in Matthew 5:17–19, where Christ affirms the continued relevance of the Law, not to place believers under legalism, but to guide them in righteous living. “We’re not under the Law,” Schneider clarifies, “but that doesn’t mean we throw away God’s self-revelation in the Law.”

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One of the major barriers, Schneider points out, is the historical separation of Christianity from its Jewish roots. After Constantine established Christianity as the Roman Empire’s state religion, an anti-Semitic spirit crept in, distorting theology. A prime example is the King James Version’s translation of John 1:17: “The Law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.” The word “but” is not in the original Greek; it was added by translators and has led many to believe that Law and grace are in conflict. Rabbi Schneider corrects this: “The Law was the elementary form of God’s grace. The fullness of grace came through Jesus.”

Schneider explains how his book, Decoding the Torah, presents timeless spiritual truths in the 613 commandments. One example is the command in Genesis 32:32 forbidding the eating of the thigh muscle. It points to Jacob’s wrestling with God, where his hip was dislocated—a symbol of God breaking his pride before blessing him. “We cannot walk in the fullness of God’s blessing until He breaks our self-reliance,” Schneider says, underscoring that humility remains central to Christian living.

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Another example is from Exodus 30: the daily burning of incense by priests. This, Schneider explains, teaches believers to worship God every morning—whether they feel like it or not. “Love isn’t first a feeling, it’s an action,” he states, challenging believers to develop spiritual discipline over emotional dependence.

Schneider and Metaxas also discuss the observance of the Sabbath. Many Christians think attending church on Sunday fulfills this commandment. However, Schneider emphasizes that the Sabbath is a gift—a time to disconnect from busyness and delight in God’s creation. Drawing from Isaiah 58, he encourages believers to “call the Sabbath a delight,” noting that regular rest strengthens spiritual discernment.

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Rabbi Schneider’s message is clear: the Torah is not a relic of the past but a living revelation of God’s nature. In a time when the church is drifting from holiness and rootedness, we must be called back to a faith that is both ancient and alive.

Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.

Was a prophetic message sent out to Benjamin Netanyahu a decade before Israel would strike Iran?

On Apr. 23, 2015, Clement gave a clear and direct message to Netanyahu: The Lord is on Israel’s side.

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” I promise you, watch me,” Clement says. “Israel is not who you must worry about. Worry about those enemies that are coming against Israel because God has always kept Israel, and even when they’ve been outnumbered.”

After this bit of encouragement, Clement spoke directly to Netanyahu.

“You hear me, Bibi Netanyahu, the prophet that God raised up to speak to the nations…God is with you. So what you are planning, go ahead and do, says the Lord.”

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Clement made it clear that this message was of incredible importance, and believed fully that Netanyahu would see it.

“He will see this,” says Clement. “They know me, they know my prophetic anointing. Bibi Netanyahu, the Lord is with Israel. Go ahead and do what you plan to do, but don’t hold back. Do it quickly, says the Lord. God just spoke a word to our beloved Israel. Did you hear it? The word was ‘Don’t worry, they’ll try and attack but what you have planned, prophet Bibi Netanyahu is the will of the Lord. Do it quickly.”

A decade later as Netanyahu made it clear that he will not stop in his pursuit against Iran until the threat of their nuclear weapons is decimated, is Israel fulfilling this word from Clement?

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As Israel stands firm against Iran’s nuclear threat, one can’t help but sense a divine orchestration behind the boldness of Netanyahu’s leadership. What once seemed like a distant prophetic utterance now appears to align with the very decisions shaping the region’s destiny. With history turning its pages, it seems the hand of God may indeed be guiding Israel’s course—and the words spoken in faith years ago are now finding their fulfillment on the world stage.

Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.

In a sobering prophetic message released on May 29, 2025, just days before a string of disturbing events unfolded across America, Amanda Grace of Ark of Grace Ministries warned of a rising spiritual battle fueled by pride, persecution and ancient demonic forces.

“Gird up your loins, My people, gird up your loins, for the enemy has gone out to hunt,” Grace prophesied. This word, spoken before June’s eruptions, set the tone for what she called a “multi-headed monster” surfacing in the United States—driven by territorial spirits raising altars to the demon of pride.

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Grace noted that this spirit is not only symbolic but active and strategic. “It is looking to exalt itself and take a seat that is like God… it has gone forth to raise an outcry in this hour… to exalt itself above the leaders of America,” she said. The word pointed to the idol of pride seeking vengeance, responding to intercessory prayer and the spiritual damage it has sustained due to national repentance and previous prophetic events.

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Her warnings were followed by a sequence of shocking real-world developments:

• June 1: A Boulder, Colorado, attack occurred where Jews were intentionally targeted due to their heritage. Grace emphasized, “This was very intentional… a prophetic warning about what was about to be unleashed.”
• June 5: A public fallout between President Trump and Elon Musk stirred significant national tension.
• June 8 (Pentecost Sunday): Protests and fires broke out in Los Angeles, symbolizing, according to Grace, the “outcry” foretold.
• June 9: ICE protesters invaded Trump Tower, echoing the prophecy’s mention of strife and persecution erupting across key symbols of authority.
• June 10: A demonic terror leader publicly called for jihad and assassination attempts on both Trump and Senator JD Vance, confirming the prophetic image of a “multi-headed beast” driven by doctrines of devils and a thirst for sacrifice.

“They seek sacrifices upon this altar in order to regain a grip within the nation that has weakened,” she warned. According to Grace, this movement isn’t isolated. It’s a spiritual orchestration, exploiting Pride Month as an open door to unleash chaos and rebellion against godly order.

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She added, “The crash shall be loud… many scandalous falls and a stripping of the façade… some wounds shall be so great the heads shall be no more.” Grace emphasized that not only will deception be exposed, but also massive corruption, including money laundering and dark alliances with nations that seek America’s destruction.

With a prophetic urgency, Amanda Grace urges the body of Christ to “intercede and pray” and take up their mantle as watchmen. “Our help comes from the Lord… We need to see it from the Lord’s perspective. Be in the Word of God every single day. Keep the faith.”

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“It’s coming—the Avatar is coming,” says Jonathan Cahn in a new video.

Cahn introduced his forthcoming book, The Avatar: The Return of the Ancients and the Future of America, which is slated to release Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025.

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Following the powerful revelations he described in The Return of the Gods, which traced the reemergence of pagan deities in Western culture, Cahn now takes us deeper into a new realm—the realm of the Avatars. But what is an Avatar?

According to Cahn, the Avatar is a person or entity through which ancient spiritual forces manifest in the natural world. “Could the gods and spirits be moving on our culture, our nation our government through the Avatars?” he asks.

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In a prophetic journey across continents, readers will be taken to places where the gods never left: haunted islands, sacred lakes, dense forests—and even the very heart of American political power. “America stands at a dangerous moment when ancient forces are seeking to take dominion and control of the future,” Cahn warns.

Cahn promises to uncover mysteries that link past and present—such as:

• The timing and necessity of Donald Trump’s political return.
• A prophetic explanation for a national assassination attempt and the day it occurred.
• An ancient evil queen whose archetype explains modern cultural upheaval.
• A sacred object tied to the current president, revealing both spiritual influence and America’s fate.

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The most stunning question Cahn asks in the video looks directly at the political sphere of America: “Is there a person on the American national stage right now whose life is joined to an ancient god?” He hints at a prophetic image that appeared just before this leader rose to power—marking them as a possible avatar of an ancient god.

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While full details remain under wraps, Cahn hopes that this next project will prepare and transform people all around the world during our chaotic times. “Pray that God powerfully uses it. Pray for what lies ahead,” he says.

Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.