Benny Hinn delivered a passionate message on restoration, spiritual agreement and the urgent need for unity in the body of Christ, declaring that believers are entering a season where “David recovered all.”

Preaching from 1 Samuel 30, Hinn pointed to the moment David returned to Ziklag to find the city burned and his family taken captive by the Amalekites. Despite overwhelming grief and distress, David ultimately experienced complete restoration.

“God restored everything stolen,” Hinn said. “He restored and gave him total recovery. It says David recovered all.”

Throughout the teaching, Hinn repeatedly emphasized that God desires to restore what the enemy has taken from believers spiritually, emotionally and even financially.

“I believe that with all of my heart,” Hinn said. “My heart today is full of faith for you that God will restore to you what the enemy has taken from you.”

According to Hinn, David’s breakthrough began with praise and agreement in prayer. He highlighted how David called for the priest and ephod, signaling his desire for spiritual partnership and intercession.

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“He understood the key to agreement,” Hinn said. “Not only praise — praise is the foundation of recovery — but when you agree, things happen quickly.”

Drawing from passages throughout Scripture, Hinn connected the theme of agreement to Moses holding up his hands during battle in Exodus 17, to Jesus asking His disciples to pray with Him in Gethsemane, and to the unity of the early church in Acts.

“One man of you shall chase a thousand … but two will chase 10,000,” Hinn said while teaching from Deuteronomy 32. “We need agreement.”

One of the strongest moments in the message came as Hinn lamented the division within modern Christianity, particularly on social media.

“Today you don’t even hear about unity,” he said. “Nobody prays for unity today. They’re all attacking each other on social media. That’s why the church is so divided. We need unity again in Jesus mighty name.”

Hinn referenced the Day of Pentecost in Acts 2, noting that the Holy Spirit fell when the believers were gathered together “with one accord in one place.” He also recalled a moment from a meeting led by Kathryn Kuhlman in which she declared that if believers could fully unite, “no one would leave sick.”

As the message continued, Hinn urged viewers to seek out trusted prayer partners who could stand with them in faith during difficult seasons.

“There are times when only agreement will work,” he said.

Near the end of the broadcast, Hinn prayed that God would send believers someone “who will be with them in the spirit, one heart in the spirit.”

The message concluded with a prophetic encouragement rooted in David’s journey from despair to kingship.

“Stop running and start reigning,” Hinn declared. “This is your moment of recovery.”

For many believers navigating loss, discouragement and spiritual battles, Hinn’s message carried a clear challenge: recovery does not happen in isolation. Throughout Scripture, breakthrough often followed praise, unity and believers standing together in faith. In a divided and weary culture, the call to rediscover biblical agreement may be more urgent now than ever.

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact [email protected].

The Rev. Franklin Graham is calling on Americans to join in prayer for the next 50 days leading up to America’s monumental birthday.

In a new video posted to X, Graham announced the initiative to have Americans join in prayer leading up to July 4.

“In 50 days, on the 4th of July, America will celebrate its founding as a nation 250 years ago. Just think of all that has happened in this country from 1776 to 2026,” Graham said. “What started as a small group of people searching for freedom to live out their faith has become the greatest nation on Earth, and America continues to stand as a beacon.”

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Graham pointed out that it is God who has blessed America, but that America has instead turned its back on the Lord. To reset America to the principles on which it was founded, Graham is calling for 50 days of prayer.

“I’m calling for 50 days of prayer,” Graham said. “Every day until the 4th of July, I’m asking pastors, representing all 50 states, to pray for America. I’m inviting you to join with us and to pray for America for these next 50 days. Pray that we as individuals, and as a nation, turn to the God of our fathers, the God of the Bible.”

I’m calling for 50 days of prayer for our nation as we look forward to our 250th anniversary on July 4—and it begins today! Each day, a pastor from a different state will lead us in a prayer for America at noon ET right here on my X page, and I ask you to join us.

Pray with me… pic.twitter.com/PGf9rT6bmw

— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) May 15, 2026

In a nation increasingly marked by division, confusion and moral unrest, this call for 50 days of prayer serves as a reminder that the answers America needs will not ultimately be found in politics, power or prosperity, but in repentance and a return to God. Throughout Scripture, moments of national crisis often became turning points when people humbled themselves before the Lord—and Graham’s message echoes that same urgent appeal today.

If revival has ever been needed in this generation, it is now—and perhaps this 250th anniversary could become more than a celebration of history, but the beginning of a spiritual awakening that changes the course of America once again.

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact [email protected].

In a sobering and urgent conversation on the state of the church, worship leader and revivalist Sean Feucht warned believers that spiritual warfare is no longer a distant theological concept—it is unfolding in real time before the eyes of the global church.

“Following Jesus is not for the faint of heart,” Feucht said. “These are truly the last days.”

Speaking during an interview with Charisma Media, Feucht described the current cultural climate as a moment of prophetic urgency, in which believers must decide whether to stand boldly for Christ or retreat in fear amid increasing opposition.

“We’re walking into not just the end times, but layers upon layers of prophecy coming to pass,” he said.

‘Some Are Awake, Some Are Still Asleep’

During the interview, Feucht reflected on how events such as COVID-19 lockdowns exposed what he called a “spiritual IQ test” within the church. He argued that many believers recognized the spiritual battle taking place, while others remained complacent.

“I think there’s some people that are waking up,” Feucht said. “I think there’s some people that are still asleep.”

Feucht also reflected on the intense resistance he has faced over the past several years through the Let Us Worship movement, including backlash against his family and ministry.

“The invitation that He gives us to follow the calling comes with a lot of resistance,” Feucht said. “It tests our character, it tests our integrity, it tests our faith.”

Worship as a Weapon

A major focus of the conversation centered on worship and spiritual warfare. Feucht argued that many modern churches have lost sight of the supernatural power released when believers gather together in praise.

“He’s enthroned in the praises of His people,” Feucht said. “We’re interacting with the divine.”

The worship leader described worship not merely as music or church routine, but as an atmosphere that invites the presence of God into earthly situations.

“Worship is a huge part of how we wage war,” he said. “We can’t survive and make it in the days to come without that.”

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He warned that as persecution increases globally, believers will need deeper dependence on God’s presence than ever before.

“The crazier that it gets, the more things are shaken, the more martyrdom that we see, the more persecution that’s breaking out, the more we’re going to need to worship,” Feucht said.

America’s Distraction Problem

Feucht also delivered a sharp warning about spiritual distraction within the American church, saying believers are overwhelmed by noise, entertainment and endless competing voices.

“We are very, very distracted,” he said. “We’re tuning into a lot of voices—a lot that we shouldn’t be.”

As part of his own family’s response, Feucht shared that they recently implemented a “no screens” fast focused on Scripture reading and prayer together.

He emphasized that discernment and biblical foundations are critical as world events intensify.

“We really got to build our foundation on the Word of God,” Feucht said.

A Wake-Up Call for the Church

Throughout the interview, Feucht repeatedly stressed that believers cannot afford spiritual passivity in this hour.

“Pray. Read the Word of God. Unplug from the noise of everything else and get in the place of worship,” he urged.

His message ultimately serves as both a warning and a challenge to Christians navigating an increasingly turbulent culture. While headlines continue to be dominated by wars, political unrest and moral confusion, Feucht believes the greater battle is spiritual—and the church must wake up before it is too late.

For believers watching global instability unfold at a rapid pace, his message echoes a growing sentiment across many prophetic and revival circles: now is not the time for compromise, distraction or fear. It is a time for prayer, discernment and unwavering devotion to Christ.

As spiritual darkness intensifies around the world, the church faces a defining question: Will believers retreat under pressure, or will they stand firm with “no turning back”?

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact [email protected].

A horrifying police chase in Arkansas ended with what many viewers are calling a miracle after a 3-year-old boy crawled from an overturned vehicle and walked away apparently unharmed following a violent rollover crash.

According to reports and video footage published by the New York Post and Yahoo News, the dramatic incident unfolded near Joiner, Arkansas, after authorities attempted to stop a vehicle driven by 23-year-old Thalia Jones. When Jones allegedly refused to pull over, Arkansas State Police initiated a pursuit that quickly escalated into a dangerous chase.

What happened next stunned both officers and viewers watching the now-viral footage.

As the wrecked vehicle rested upside down in the field, Jones reportedly exited the car, shouting that her baby was still inside. Moments later, the toddler emerged from the destroyed vehicle and began walking across the grass toward state troopers.

A toddler miraculously walked away uninjured after an officer pit maneuvered a vehicle during a high speed chase in Arkansas pic.twitter.com/CciYJziYcX

— Crime Net (@TRIGGERHAPPYV1) May 15, 2026

One officer, visibly relieved, could be heard telling the child, “You’re OK. Come right here, baby,” according to footage shared by Yahoo.

Despite the severity of the crash, the child appeared alert and physically unharmed — an outcome many online described as nothing short of miraculous.

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Jones was arrested following the scene, and the child has been placed with a family member.

The dramatic footage has sparked emotional reactions across social media, with many stunned that the child survived what appeared to be a catastrophic rollover.

For believers, moments like this often serve as sobering reminders of both the fragility of life and the mercy of God amid chaos. In an instant, a reckless decision could have ended in tragedy. Instead, the image left etched into viewers’ minds was that of a small child stepping out of twisted metal alive.

Even amid destruction, fear and human error, life was preserved. And sometimes, in the middle of devastation, that alone is enough to leave people searching for something greater than coincidence.

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact [email protected].

In a new interview with Fox, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is weighing in on the pope’s role in the Iran conflict after the pontiff and President Trump have had ongoing viral conflicts over the matter.

“I always start with the premise that the papacy and the pope is not a political office,” Rubio says. “Now, in that realm, you’re going to make statements about social policies and even global policies that are going to touch on politics.”

These comments highlighted a divide that has existed for centuries: the difference between the church’s spiritual call toward peace and the governing realities nations face when confronted with evil, violence and aggression.

🚨 WOW! Sec. Marco Rubio gives the perfect response to Pope Leo on the Iran war

"What was the diplomatic solution for an Adolf Hitler?"

"There was none."

"Unfortunately, it led to war."

"We are obviously guided by our faith and we're instructed by our faith. That's the… pic.twitter.com/3naJpD7ClV

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) May 14, 2026

“Consistently, the Church has said that they want to promote peace. They prefer to avoid wars; they don’t like wars, and that’s been a position for a long time. Obviously, our perspective is different in that regard. I agree, I wouldn’t want wars either…for a nation state, there are threats to your security, to the well-being of your people that have to be addressed. Ideally through a diplomatic means…but there are issues in the world that cannot be solved diplomatically, no matter how hard you try.”

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Rubio then pointed to one of history’s clearest examples of diplomacy failing in the face of evil.

“What was the diplomatic solution for an Adolf Hitler? There was none, and unfortunately, it led to a war.”

He also made it clear that faith remains central to his worldview even while carrying the burden of national leadership.

“We’re guided by our faith, we’re instructed by our faith…we also have an obligation to the national security of our country, and that has to be taken into account.”

Rubio’s comments reveal that these are no longer theoretical discussions. They are real-world dilemmas unfolding on the global stage in real time. And as instability spreads across nations, many see a growing need not only for wise political leadership, but for spiritual discernment, prayer and unwavering dependence on God in an increasingly uncertain world.

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact [email protected].

As Donald Trump arrived in China to a lavish ceremony and diplomatic fanfare, a deeper conversation unfolded back home—one centered not just on trade, but on artificial intelligence, espionage, critical minerals, and a growing geopolitical battle that some warn could shape the future of the world.

In a recent discussion with Glenn Beck, geopolitical analyst Melissa Chen argued that while the public often focuses on headlines and rhetoric, Trump’s broader strategy toward China may be far more calculated than many realize.

“The president knows,” Chen said when asked whether Trump understands China is not America’s ally. “Donald Trump has been speaking up about China, actually, since 2011.”

The Battle Behind the Trade War

According to Chen, Trump’s approach has focused less on fiery public statements and more on strategic economic positioning. She noted that Trump broke with years of bipartisan consensus that engagement with China would eventually liberalize the communist regime.

Instead, she argued, China leveraged globalization to expand its influence while simultaneously hollowing out portions of American industry.

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“Trump has been consistent on noticing that China was responsible for disrupting the global trading system, de-industrializing [America] and shipping American jobs overseas,” Chen said.

The conversation also highlighted China’s dominance in rare earth minerals and critical supply chains—resources vital for advanced military technology, AI systems and national defense infrastructure.

“China has about 70% of the world’s critical minerals,” Chen said.

China, Iran and the Battle for Global Leverage

Another major focus of the discussion centered on Iran and China’s deep dependence on Iranian oil—something Chen suggested gives the Trump administration unexpected leverage in ongoing geopolitical negotiations.

“But the other thing that Trump really wants from China is some kind of indication that China would help on the Iran issue,” Chen explained. “And the reason for that is that China is actually very dependent on Iranian oil.”

According to Chen, roughly 12% of China’s oil comes directly from Iran, while nearly half flows through the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz. She argued that sanctions and instability surrounding Iran have quietly placed pressure on China’s economy and manufacturing systems.

“Twelve percent of China’s oil is coming from Iran. Fifty percent of China’s oil comes from the Strait of Hormuz from other parts of the Gulf,” Chen said. “So, choking off Iranian oil has been—China’s suffering quietly. They don’t really want to show that they’re suffering.”

AI, Global Control and the Race for Influence

The discussion took a sobering turn as Beck and Chen examined the growing race for dominance in artificial intelligence.

While Chen acknowledged that the United States still maintains an advantage in chip technology and AI model innovation, she warned that China’s true strength lies in scale and implementation.

“What China wants to do is if they get more people hooked on their models or hooked on their AI systems, then they set the norms,” Chen said. “They set the norms and standards for AI.”

Espionage, Infiltration and America’s Wake-Up Call

Perhaps the most alarming portion of the conversation centered on allegations of Chinese infiltration within the United States.

Chen described what she called a “breathtaking” level of espionage activity occurring across multiple sectors, from universities and local governments to military operations.

“The scope and depth of this infiltration is breathtaking,” Chen warned. “It’s in every domain.”

Beck argued that many Americans fail to recognize the long-term strategic nature of the threat.

“If this holds and we can solidify everything, in 10 years America is a different place,” Beck said regarding Trump’s geopolitical strategy. “People will look back and go, ‘That was the turning point.’”

A Prophetic Warning for the Church?

Scripture repeatedly warns of kingdoms rising against kingdoms, global economic systems and the ultimate emergence of a one-world government.

In an era where surveillance, digital systems and international alliances are rapidly reshaping the world order, we are quickly being reminded that true security will never be found in governments, economies or artificial intelligence—but only in Christ.

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact [email protected].

A stunning discovery emerging from the depths of space is once again forcing humanity to confront a breathtaking reality: the universe may be far larger and stranger than we ever imagined.

Scientists from Princeton University announced they have uncovered more than 10,000 possible hidden worlds, according to a report from the Daily Mail. Using powerful artificial intelligence systems to scan the heavens, researchers identified thousands of mysterious exoplanet candidates orbiting distant stars trillions of miles away from Earth.

Among them are at least 11 rocky “super-Earths,” planets believed to be larger than Earth and potentially capable of reshaping scientists’ understanding of how common worlds may truly be throughout the galaxy.

The discovery, published in The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series, is already being described as one of the largest exoplanet breakthroughs connected to NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite.

AI Searches the Heavens

For years, scientists primarily focused their planet-hunting efforts on brighter stars that were easier to observe. But this new study ventured into the cosmic shadows, examining stars up to 10,000 times dimmer than what the human eye can see.

Researchers analyzed data from more than 83 million stars captured by TESS during its first year of observations between 2018 and 2019.

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“Our findings more than double the number of known TESS exoplanet candidates,” researchers stated in the study.

Ultimately, the team identified 11,554 potential worlds, including more than 10,000 that had never been seen before.

The findings reinforce a growing belief among astronomers that planets may actually outnumber stars in the Milky Way itself.

The Heavens Still Declare

While scientists continue searching the cosmos for answers, something deeper is unfolding through discoveries like these—a reminder of the immeasurable scope of creation itself.

Psalm 19:1 declares, “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.”

From distant galaxies to hidden worlds circling faint stars, the universe continues revealing layers of wonder that stretch far beyond human understanding. Yet through it all, one truth remains unchanged: creation still points back to a Creator whose majesty is greater than the vastness of the cosmos itself.

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact [email protected].

In 1896, a little-known American author named Ingersoll Lockwood published a slim novella about a populist outsider who wins the presidency and sends New York City into chaos. He called it The Last President. One hundred and thirty years later, the internet is convinced he knew something the rest of us didn’t.

The answer, according to the Trump family, is a firm no. “Name me one time traveler,” Lara Trump said flatly when pressed. “They don’t exist.”

As media commentator Brett Cooper pointed out in a recent video, “I don’t even know how you would respond to allegations of your brother-in-law being a time traveler,” she said. “But we do have to admit her saying, ‘name me one time traveler, they don’t exist,’ is pretty funny.”

To understand why this theory has legs, you have to go back to Lockwood himself. An American lawyer, diplomat and author, he also wrote a series of children’s novellas starring a protagonist named Baron Trump: a wealthy young boy who lived in a place called Castle Trump and went on time-traveling adventures with his dog. Cooper lays out the details: “In the eighties, Trump was actually in the casino business, and for a time one of his New Jersey casinos was named Trump Castle.” The fictional Baron’s mentor? A man named Don. His family? Of German descent — just like the modern Trumps.

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And The Last President only deepens the rabbit hole. It describes a shocking election that leaves New York City in chaos, with protestors storming Fifth Avenue — where Trump Tower stands today — “led by anarchists and socialists outraged by the election of a populist president.” The fictional president appoints a man named Pence to his cabinet. And little Baron’s best friend in the original novellas? His name is Elon.

If the books are the foundation of the theory, Nikola Tesla is the mortar holding it together. Two days after Tesla died in a New York hotel in 1943, the FBI called in a man named John G. Trump — Donald Trump’s uncle, an MIT professor and electrical engineer — to examine the inventor’s belongings, including a purported “death ray.”

The story extrapolates from there: Trump’s uncle didn’t find nothing. He found Tesla’s time travel plans. “The alleged conspiracy goes that what actually happened was that Trump’s uncle did find something,” Cooper explains. “He found Tesla’s time travel plans, and now the entire Trump family has access to this kind of technology.”

Cooper is careful to keep one foot on the ground throughout. “Maybe these are just a bunch of very, very odd coincidences,” she says. But she also argues there’s something genuinely worth taking away from all of it — not time travel, but history. Lockwood was writing in 1896, during the Gilded Age, when wealth inequality was staggering, populist outsider William Jennings Bryan was electrifying ordinary Americans, and protests were breaking out across major cities. “That could literally be written right now,” Cooper says of one passage from the book.

“Maybe it’s not a prophecy, maybe it’s just a coincidence — and maybe a lot of history,” Cooper said.

That’s the real thesis buried beneath the tinfoil: America has been here before. The chaos, the division, the sense that everything is about to collapse — it’s not new. Lockwood wrote from fear about what would happen if an outsider got into power. He ended his book with the Capitol being blown up. It wasn’t, in 1896. And in 2026, Cooper finds something hopeful in that. “Our country has been in a predicament like this before, and somehow by the grace of God, we survived,” Cooper said.

Whether Lockwood was a prophet, a time traveler’s accomplice or simply a very observant writer, the eeriness lingers. As Cooper puts it: “Let’s hold onto our hats — because things are brewing.”

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Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact [email protected].

Franklin Graham is speaking out after a retired pastor in Northern Ireland was convicted for publicly preaching John 3:16 near an abortion facility, a case that is rapidly becoming a flashpoint in the growing debate over religious liberty and free speech.

According to reporting from JubileeCast, 78-year-old retired pastor Clive Johnston was convicted under Northern Ireland’s abortion “safe access zone” law after delivering an open-air sermon outside Causeway Hospital in July 2024.

The article reported that authorities alleged Johnston violated restrictions prohibiting actions perceived as influencing those seeking abortion services. Multiple reports, including coverage from Decision Magazine, stated that Johnston’s message centered on the Gospel and John 3:16 and did not explicitly mention abortion.

Johnston was later fined approximately £450 after reportedly refusing police requests to move his sermon outside the designated zone, according to reports.

The case has sparked concern among Christians and free speech advocates who warn the ruling could represent a growing restriction on public expressions of faith.

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Graham addressed the conviction in a public social media statement highlighted by JubileeCast.

“God bless Pastor Clive Johnston for preaching the Gospel—John 3:16. Pray for this 78-year-old retired pastor and his legal team as he was convicted and fined for preaching in a “safe access zone” outside a hospital in Northern Ireland where abortions are performed. Pastor Johnston didn’t even mention abortion; he just preached the Gospel in a public space. I hope his legal team at @ChristianOrgUK will have success in appealing this. Religious freedoms are being threatened not only in the UK, but here in the US, Canada, and around the world.

I’ve had the privilege of serving on President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission, and we’ve heard testimonies from a broad spectrum of people whose religious liberties have been violated, and their lives and livelihoods have been greatly impacted. There is an anti-Christ spirit that is prevailing in our world today. It’s as though every demon in Hell has been unleashed.

God bless Pastor Clive Johnston for preaching the Gospel—John 3:16! Pray for this 78-year-old retired pastor and his legal team as he was convicted and fined for preaching in a “safe access zone” outside a hospital in Northern Ireland where abortions are performed. Pastor…

— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) May 8, 2026

The conviction of Johnston arrives amid increasing hostility toward biblical beliefs in public life in Western nations. Scripture repeatedly warns that followers of Christ would face resistance for preaching the Gospel. And as public expressions of faith face mounting scrutiny in various parts of the world, it has become clear that this is the time for the Church to stand firm with both conviction and courage in an increasingly hostile culture.

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact [email protected].

Pastor Shane Warren is breaking his silence about a series of private meetings in which he says participants were shown classified documentation, photographs and presentations related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) — and he is urging the church to prepare for a wave of deception that could follow their public release.

Warren, who pastors The Bend Church in Cookeville, Tennessee, shared his account in a recent interview with prophecy teacher Perry Stone on the Perry Stone YouTube channel.

Warren said he was originally invited to one of the meetings by tech community contacts on the West Coast, who had heard him teach for years on biblical subjects, including the Nephilim, fallen angels and Genesis 6 — topics they once dismissed.

‘Startling’ Information, Verified Independently

Warren described sessions lasting five to eight hours, involving documentation he called “overwhelming” and images of both crafts and multiple types of beings.

To test the account’s credibility, Warren said he contacted another minister who had attended a separate meeting and asked him independently to recount what he had heard — without sharing his own account first. “He began to go down the list,” Warren said. “It was identical information, almost identical information.”

“If the greater part of the American people, specifically the church, saw what we saw, heard what we heard, even a fraction of it — it is startling,” Warren said. “There is no way for me to over-sensationalize what I saw.”

Three Possible Explanations

Both Warren and Stone outlined three frameworks for understanding the UAP phenomenon: advanced military or foreign-government technology; angelic or interdimensional manifestations rooted in Scripture; or demonic activity linked to the biblical account of fallen angels. Stone noted that the U.S. military’s stealth bomber was once similarly unknown to the public, leaving open the possibility of classified domestic programs.

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Warren said evidence presented at the meetings included footage of a very large craft splitting two fighter jets flying in tight formation, and documentation of crafts traveling underwater at speeds exceeding 400 miles per hour — a capability, he noted, that no known submarine possesses. “If it is another government that has this technology, we’re all in big trouble in America,” he said.

The Goal: Preparing the Church, Not Sensationalizing

Warren was emphatic that the primary objective of the briefings was not disclosure for its own sake, but a warning to the Christian community. “The goal of the meeting was to go back and get churches ready,” he said, describing participants as believers who expressed concern that the coming narrative around UAP disclosures could be used to undermine the biblical account of creation — steering people toward explanations such as the Anunnaki theory, which attributes human origins to extraterrestrial intervention rather than God.

Stone pointed to Luke 21 as a biblical anchor for the moment, noting that the Greek text describing “fearful sights from heaven” uses a word meaning “monstrous.” He cited verse 26 — “men’s hearts failing them for fear” — as a prophetic parallel to the current cultural climate, while also drawing attention to verse 28: “When these things begin to come to pass, look up and lift up your heads, for your redemption draws near.”

Both ministers closed by emphasizing the gift of spiritual discernment as the most critical tool for believers navigating this period. “The gift of discernment is not the gift of suspicion,” Stone said. “We need to know what spirits we’re dealing with.” Warren agreed, framing the current moment as one requiring the church to move beyond biblical illiteracy and engage substantively with topics that, he argued, run throughout Scripture from Genesis to Revelation.

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact [email protected].