On a recent episode of the We Need to Talk podcast, Pastor Otha Turnbough delivered a bold and unfiltered perspective on leadership, politics and the sovereignty of God. Speaking candidly about the tension between public opinion and divine appointment, Turnbough challenged listeners to reconsider how they discern the rise and fall of leaders.

Rather than viewing leadership through the narrow lens of personal comfort or political preference, he pointed to a biblical pattern that reveals something far deeper at work.

“When the people pick the leader, God does not like him,” Turnbough says. “When God picks the leader, the people don’t like them.

That tension, he explains, is nothing new.

Throughout Scripture, the leaders chosen by God were often rejected before they were received. “They didn’t like Moses. They didn’t like Jesus. They didn’t like David at first. [The] only reason they accepted David is because he beat Goliath down, and then King Saul still tried to kill him,” he continues. Even after proving himself, David endured jealousy, betrayal and persecution—evidence that divine selection does not guarantee public approval.

Turnbough argues that much of the modern frustration surrounding leadership stems from misplaced expectations. “So, when God picks a leader, and here’s the other problem, God picks a leader based on his purposes. He does not pick a leader so that you can keep your health insurance. God’s got bigger things to think about than your health insurance. He has bigger things to think about than your little Social Security…He’s got bigger things than egg prices and gas prices, which by the way, have come down since [Trump’s] been in office the second term.”

Referencing The Paradigm by Jonathan Cahn, Turnbough says the book reshaped perspectives for many readers. “Every person that read that book said, ‘I was wrong about Donald Trump.’ Every person. And guess what? I’ve told people before you argue with me, read the book.” Turnbough’s appeal makes a profound point: before reacting emotionally, seek understanding spiritually.

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His point is not merely political—it is spiritual. When God anoints someone for a purpose, that calling often ignites spiritual warfare. “The problem is that whenever God uses you, Satan will seek to mess up your character,” Turnbough warns. Attacks intensify when purpose is involved. According to him, spiritual opposition is often confirmation that something significant is at stake.

Ultimately, Turnbough’s message drives listeners back to a foundational biblical truth—God is sovereign over leadership. Scripture reminds us that it is the Lord who raises up kings and removes them. Public opinion may shift. Approval ratings may rise and fall. But heaven’s purposes stand. Leaders come and go, controversies flare and fade, yet the throne of God remains unshaken.

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].

Are we seeing a prophetic convergence take place between biblical prophecy and modern-day military events?

In a powerful new livestream, prophetic voice Joseph Z explained the spiritual significance behind the strikes on Iran, the upcoming Jewish holiday of Purim and the blood moon set to take place right in the middle of it all.

“Operation Epic Fury and the feast of Purim, a blood moon, all these scenarios that are happening simultaneously are prophetic events,” Z says. “Even from the book of Jeremiah, chapter 49, when it begins to discuss or prophesy some of the events that could be unfolding right now in real time in front of us.”

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Z read Jeremiah 49:34-39, which says:

The word of the Lord which came to Jeremiah the prophet against Elam in the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah, saying:

Thus says the Lord of Hosts: I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might. Upon Elam I will bring the four winds from the four quarters of heaven, and will scatter them toward all those winds. And there will be no nation where the outcasts of Elam will not go. For I will cause Elam to be dismayed before their enemies, and before those who seek their life. And I will bring disaster upon them, even My fierce anger, says the Lord; and I will send the sword after them until I have consumed them. And I will set My throne in Elam and will destroy from there the king and the officials, says the Lord. But it will come to pass in the latter days that I will restore the fortunes of Elam, says the Lord.

Z points out that while we may not know at this time, it is plausible that what we are seeing is part of this prophecy being fulfilled.

“The Lord’s setting up His throne there after He completely devastates Elam, really, I believe, it’s likely we’re going to see revival in Iran,” Z says. “This could be pointing to that, and we could be living out Scripture right now.”

He also looked at the feast of Purim, stating, “…you see the fact that Iran is being liberated from a wicked regime and it’s Purim…if you don’t understand that we’re living in biblical prophecy right now, you need to really begin to open your Bible.”

As the headlines point toward military strikes, blood moons and ancient nations rising and falling, believers must not lose sight of the bigger picture. Scripture reminds us that God is not reacting to history—He is authoring it. The tension between shaking and revival is exactly where we may find ourselves today. What looks like geopolitical turmoil could very well be the stage upon which God is preparing to reveal His glory.

Jesus told us in Matthew 24 to watch the signs of the times, not in fear, but in readiness. Purim itself is a story of sudden reversal—of a plot against God’s people that became a pathway to deliverance. A blood moon falling in the midst of these events is enough to cause even the secular world to pause. But for the church, it should spark prayer, discernment and expectation. The Lord who judges nations is the same Lord who pours out His Spirit in the last days.

Now is the time to watch, pray and position our hearts for what God may be unfolding in real time before our eyes.

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 the United States and Israel continue to coordinate on strikes against Iran’s nuclear program, there are some prophetic words spoken by the late Kim Clement that now appear to be at the heart of this event unfolding before our eyes.

1. 2007: “Do Not Fear Iran”

In a 2007 prophecy, Clement spoke of political disruption inside Iran:

“Because of the disruption of political powers… in Iran,” he declared, “I will spite the devil.”

Rather than external destruction, he described transformation from within:

“Instead of blowing up and destroying as many wish, Iran, I will raise up hundreds of thousands of Christians, amongst the young people in the schools, in the colleges, in the mosques.”

He then gave a powerful statement to the world: “Do not fear Iran.”

2. 2014: Revival Moving Through Iran

In a separate 2014 prophecy, Clement described a coming revival. He said:

“I will begin in China. Then I will move through Iran and the Middle East. And then I shall flame this country again under the leadership of a righteous president.”

He added that the underground church in Iran was already strong — “greater than the church in the West.”

3. 2015: A Massive Shaking in Iran

In June 2015, Clement delivered a direct and specific word:

“A massive shaking is going to take place in Iran… This is something God ordained.” He went further, stating that the result would be “hundreds of thousands of Christians will be freed in Iran.”

Unlike the 2007 word, which emphasized internal spiritual uprising, this prophecy emphasized a divinely ordained national upheaval.

4. The Youth Rising Against the “Beast of the East”

In another separate prophetic moment, Clement described a generational movement that would take place in the Middle East:

“A band of young people from Syria, Iran, Afghanistan shall defy the beast of the east. They shall defy Islam.”

He continued:

“Young people by the hundreds of thousands shall flock… and they shall call out to Him.”

This prophecy placed the catalyst for change squarely in the hands of a rising generation.

5. A Financial Break in the Middle East

In yet another word, Clement prophesied economic disruption tied to regional shaking:

“There shall be a break in the financial system in the Middle East.”

He added, “When things seem at their worst, I shall bring it forth… There shall be a prosperity in a place where you least expect it.”

6. A Direct Word to Netanyahu

Clement also had a prophecy directly for Benjamin Netanyahu, which can be seen in hindsight as part of Israel’s swift move to join the U.S. and make precise, quick strikes against Iran.

“God is with you. So what you are planning, go ahead and do… Don’t hold back. Do it quickly, says the Lord.”

Clement also declared that Israel would not fall, even when outnumbered: “God has always kept Israel.”

These distinct prophetic events reveal a consistent theme: Iran would experience shaking, youth-driven awakening and internal transformation — and Israel would stand firm.

Now, we just may be seeing the fulfillment of these words come to pass right before our eyes.

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].

Following the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, Amanda Grace delivered a sweeping prophetic interpretation of the unfolding events—declaring that what the world was witnessing was nothing less than a modern-day Purim.

“What has happened is prophetic and biblical,” she said emphatically, arguing that the timing—just days before Purim 2026 and under the sign of a blood moon—was no coincidence. Drawing directly from the book of Esther, she pointed to the story of Haman, who issued decrees of destruction against the Jewish people in ancient Persia.

“Haman…sent out decrees of destruction…to annihilate them,” she explained. “And the Lord [raised up] deliverers, cause[d] divine reversals to go forth, causing those decrees of destruction to reverse upon the senders.”

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According to Grace, the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, along with the top regime leaders, mirrors the biblical account of Haman and his 10 sons being executed after their plot was overturned. “If this is not biblical, I don’t know what is.”

She went further, claiming even the Ayatollah’s name carried prophetic symbolism. “Hidden within Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is Haman,” she asserted, presenting it as another sign that Esther’s narrative was echoing in real time.

She also connected the military operation names—“Epic Fury” and “Roaring Lion”—to a prophetic word she said was given months earlier: “A ferocious February setting up for a roar in March.” The strikes reportedly began on the final day of February. “Operation Epic Fury…Operation Roaring Lion,” she repeated. “A ferocious February, setting up for a roar in March. Praise the Lord for accuracy because that was the Lord.”

Beyond Purim parallels, she described the moment as both a “divine reversal” and a “Mount Carmel moment” for Iran. Referencing reports that Baal statues were burned during recent Iranian revolution anniversary rallies, she drew a line to Elijah’s confrontation with the prophets of Baal.

“Baal is marched out…There is a challenge,” she said. “And fire is rained down.” She compared that biblical showdown to the current strikes: “We watched fire be rained down. This was a Mount Carmel moment for Iran.”

Throughout the broadcast, she returned to the theme of judgment and shifting leadership. Quoting from past prophetic words she said were delivered as early as 2020, she cited phrases such as: “The Ayatollah and his highest generals…shall be pulled from their holes,” and, “The leader of Iran shall be toppled and subdued by my ox.” She identified Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as that “ox,” previously described in her prophecies as an instrument to “topple the regime of Iran.”

Grace also warned that this event creates a geopolitical vacuum. “A Goliath has fallen in the Middle East,” she said, cautioning viewers to watch Turkey, Russia, China and North Korea closely. “The hunter has become the hunted,” she added, framing the moment as part of a larger spiritual and geopolitical shaking.

However, her strongest appeal was directed at the church. “You cannot underestimate the enemy in this hour.” Grace urged believers to pray with precision and authority, reminding them: “We have been given power and authority from on high through Christ Jesus.”

Calling viewers to read Esther and “armor up” with Scripture, Grace believes that what is unfolding is not random. “We are living in highly, highly biblical times,” she said. “And we are watching these prophetic timelines…be filled.”

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]

Deliverance ministry is surging back into the spotlight — filling churches, dominating social media feeds and igniting fierce theological debates. But as more believers step into casting out demons and confronting spiritual darkness, a sobering question emerges: Are we doing it the right way?

In a recent “Demon Slayers” podcast, Isaiah Saldivar, Vlad Savchuk, Mike Signorelli and Alexander Pagani discussed five critical mistakes that can sabotage breakthrough, undermine authority and ultimately hurt the very people seeking freedom through deliverance.

1. Treating Deliverance as a Shortcut to Discipleship

Saldivar called this a “major mistake,” saying, “Casting out demons is not a substitute for discipleship.”

Savchuk took it further, explaining that true discipleship must include deliverance, but cannot be replaced by it. “Any discipleship that subtracts deliverance… is missing the whole discipleship point,” he said. “Jesus didn’t disciple people to a classroom. He discipled them, taught them and then gave them authority… to cast out demons and heal the sick.”

The hosts agreed that deliverance without spiritual formation leads to instability, while discipleship without empowerment leads to stagnation.

2. Turning Deliverance Into a Show

One of the most candid moments of the episode came as the group discussed the danger of sensationalizing manifestations for content.

Savchuk openly reflected on viral deliverance clips from earlier years. “I think [we] exploited manifestations by using the algorithm to put stuff together,” he admitted. “Was the motive to show deliverance, or was the motive to also capitalize on the fact that this was [a] manifestation?”

Saldivar echoed the concern, saying he had to check his own heart when clips began going viral. “I didn’t want to be praying for someone and this to cross my mind: ‘Oh, this is going to make a really good clip.’”

The consensus: deliverance should be motivated by compassion, not content.

3. Casting Out What Needs to Be Crucified

Another pitfall they addressed was confusing flesh issues with demonic bondage.

Saldivar warned, “Don’t cast out what needs to be crucified.” He described people who repeatedly seek deliverance while neglecting prayer, Scripture and church accountability. “Prayer crucifies your flesh. Reading the Bible crucifies your flesh… being submitted to a pastor crucifies your flesh.”

Savchuk added clarity: “If we continuously yield to the flesh… the flesh is the traitor on the inside that opens the door to the demons on the outside.”

The point wasn’t to deny demonic influence — but to emphasize that personal discipline and repentance matter.

4. Skipping Forgiveness and Repentance

The group cautioned against rushing straight to shouting commands at demons without addressing spiritual blockers.

Signorelli emphasized that words alone are not enough. “‘Renounce’ means to utterly detest and to hate,” he said. “You can’t just say, ‘I renounce pornography,’ when you love it… It’s not just a word. It now is an action.”

Without genuine repentance and forgiveness, deliverance can stall. The hosts agreed that addressing open doors often brings a breakthrough faster than hours of repeated commands.

5. Doing Deliverance While Spiritually Sloppy

Perhaps the strongest warnings came from Saldivar, who cautioned ministers against operating in compromise.

“How could you cast something out that’s entertaining you?” he asked. “If you really want authority… live a pure and clean life.”

Signorelli reinforced the principle: “We receive power to be witnesses.” Authority flows from intimacy and obedience, not hype.

In the end, the message was clear: deliverance isn’t fading — it’s maturing. But if it’s going to remain healthy, these pitfalls must be avoided.

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 woman from Little Rock, Arkansas, is facing 20 years of jailtime for the murder of a pastor with whom she had an affair.

According to local Arkansas outlet 4029 News, Latoshia Daniels has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the 2019 murder of Pastor Bodes Perry after he ended their affair.

Daniels shot and killed Perry after driving from Little Rock to Tennessee. Perry’s wife was also shot and injured at the scene. Perry was a pastor at the Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis.

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In her court statement, 4029 News said that Daniels told the Perry family, “I pray that all of you guys will forgive me, but please know I never meant for any of this to happen…To the Perry family, no words can express the pain that I feel, nor will they ever take away the pain that you feel. But I wanted to say to you, I am godly sorrowful.”

Memphis-based news outlet Fox 13 noted that Daniels will serve a 20-year sentence for killing Bodes Perry and a concurrent sentence of 11 months and 29 days for reckless endangerment for harming his wife, Tabatha Archie.

ABC 24 also shared that Daniels was both a licensed social worker and a certified anger management specialist.

This tragic case leaves behind a grieving family, a wounded congregation and lasting consequences for everyone involved. As Daniels begins her sentence, the Perry family continues to carry the weight of their loss — a sobering reminder of the human cost at the center of this case.

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].

Amanda Grace is sounding the alarm ahead of Purim, claiming a series of striking “911” alignments—paired with escalating Middle East tensions—signals an urgent call for the church to intercede.

“This is a Purim 911. This is a 911 moment,” Grace declared. “There’s things that are aligning that prophetically…some of this is going to blow your mind as we break this down.”

Grace pointed to the State of the Union delivered by President Donald Trump on Feb. 24, 2026, emphasizing the start time as central to the warning. “The State of the Union…began at exactly 9:11 p.m. 911,” Grace said. “You cannot make this stuff up.”

From there, she connected multiple numerical patterns, including the claim that Rosh Hashanah in 2026 “begins 911,” and that the years 2025 to 2027 form a “911 window” through digit addition. “This all is happening within a two-year window that equals 911…2025 to 2027…911,” Grace said, adding, “President Trump’s presidencies equal 911. 45 and 47…four plus five is nine. Four plus seven is 11. 911.”

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Grace then tied the warning to Purim and the escalating conflict surrounding Iran—ancient Persia—quoting Esther 9:11: “On that day, the number of those who were killed at the citadel in Susa were reported to the king.” Grace added, “This just happens to be Persia…Persia is Iran.”

She also highlighted the Mar. 3, 2026, blood moon, stressing the timing as prophetically significant. “The blood moon is set to occur on Purim this year, Mar. 3, 2026,” Grace said. “The blood moon is set to begin at 12:44 a.m. Pacific time, 3:44 a.m. Eastern Standard Time…both of these equal 47.”

Grace then pointed out that the conflict with Iran is converging with Purim in an intense prophetic window. “If the U.S. and Israel go in to bomb Iran…the way this is lining up, it’s going to be right before Purim or on Purim…because the Hamans are being hunted,” they said.

She referenced previous prophetic words—from July 3, 2025, and Feb. 16, 2026—warning of conspiracies, sabotage, and “attempts plural” against leadership. “For this is the time of the Esther 2 moment within nations…including Iran…including America,” Grace said, claiming it involved “guards conspiring against their leaders.”

She further quoted an article summary on increased U.S. military movement, noting that “over 150 aircraft” were shifting to bases near Iran. Grace claimed this surge aligned with the earlier prophetic warning: “Amongst an hour of regional conflict…amongst an hour of attempts plural on the life of high leadership…the hour is upon us.”

As Purim approaches, Christians must prepare spiritually. As Amanda Grace puts it, “This Purim is going to be epic…”

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].

After facing mounting pressure to speak out amid controversy surrounding the death of Charlie Kirk and rumors about Erika Kirk, conservative commentator Glenn Beck delivered an emotional and principle-driven response that cut far deeper than the headlines.

“For me, it’s personal,” he said, revealing that his own children had been dragged into speculation. “Have your children been dragged into it? … Were your children brought into it? Cuz mine were.” Still, he insisted, “That’s for me and my wife and my family.”

But what Beck really wanted to address wasn’t personal grievance. It was principle.

“I’ve lived my life since I was 13 years old behind a microphone,” he said. Over decades of success and failure, Beck says he has learned a sobering truth about public life: “Fame is battery acid for the soul.”

“It corrodes you from the inside. It corrodes your identity,” he warned. “If you don’t know who you are before the spotlight hits you… that spotlight will then tell you who you are and it will lie to you every step of the way.”

In the age of social media, Beck argued, the spotlight isn’t reserved for celebrities. “Members of my audience have an audience. … This applies to all of us in this age of social media.”

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He described outrage as a drug—one that demands constant escalation.

“Yesterday’s outrage isn’t a big enough drug,” he said. “You have to reveal something darker, something more shocking….”

Beck admitted he has wrestled with this temptation himself to join this culture. He said, “When you are addicted to that high, you addict others to that high as well. You got to keep the audience high.”

However, there is a cost.

“When you walk away from just the outrage part… I guarantee you, you’re going to be accused of selling out,” he said. “If you show restraint, you’ve been compromised.”

At the heart of his message was a plea for decency in the face of grief, especially for Erika Kirk.

“Grief is sacred ground, and it’s not [a] battleground for speculation,” Beck said firmly. “If someone dies and you believe a crime occurred, there’s a process to that. There are investigators, there are courts.”

Ultimately, he said, “You don’t conduct a trial through thumbnails and trailers.”

While Beck passionately defended free speech—“I will defend someone’s right to say the despicable things they’ve said about my children and me”—he drew a sharp distinction between rights and responsibility.

“Free speech is not the same as moral obligation and responsibility,” he said. “The First Amendment protects your right to speak. It does not compel you to speak. It doesn’t sanctify escalation.”

Perhaps most striking was his closing warning to a culture consumed by clicks and controversy:

“Truth requires patience. Justice requires evidence. Grief requires space. These are not partisan values. These are civilization values.”

And if those values are lost?

“It doesn’t matter who wins the argument.”

To watch Glenn Beck’s full video, click here. (Editor’s note: Mild language.)

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 conversation filmed from Sydney, Australia, worship leader Sean Feucht and Pastor Andrew Sedra warned that the West is standing at a spiritual crossroads—and that what’s happening in major cities is more than politics.

“I know the news and the media and the propaganda and all this stuff says one thing,” Feucht said as he opened the episode. “But our heart…is to share with you God’s perspective on the current events, how He’s moving, and what’s taking place around the world.”

Feucht soon got into the conversation with Sedra as the two looked at a clip from Times Square of an Islamic prayer-time takeover. “This is literally a few days after you left New York,” Feucht said.

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Sedra, an Egypt-raised Christian leader now based in Australia, didn’t mince words. “It’s happening. It is spiritual and political domination,” he said. “As they are fasting and praying in Ramadan, they are releasing the spirit of Allah, which is a spirit of violence, sexual deviancy, and bloodthirst over New York.”

Sedra then framed New York’s political shift as a prophetic warning. “New York is the blueprint and…the prophetic warning from the Lord,” he said. “If Christians do not pick their game up…fight for the faith…stop playing churchianity.”

Still, Sedra emphasized the answer isn’t panic—it’s repentance and action. “We are the cultural guardians,” he said. “I want to create a kingdom culture…people…go to the culture and change it, confront it, transform it.”

In a moment marked by cultural upheaval and spiritual confusion, this is not the hour for retreat—it is the hour for resolve. The church was never called to shrink back in fear, but to shine brighter when darkness grows loud. Scripture reminds us that we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces—and that means our response must be rooted in prayer, truth and unwavering obedience to Christ.

No matter how intense the cultural storm becomes, Jesus is still on the throne—and the gates of hell will not prevail against His Church.

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].

On a recent episode of The Eric Metaxas Show, author and commentator Dinesh D’Souza delivered a sobering assessment of what he sees as a troubling shift within conservative media—particularly regarding Israel and the Jewish people.

“I have to say it’s very hard for me to process that someone that I thought of as a good guy, Tucker Carlson, could have swerved so far off the road,” Metaxas said. “I try to process this. What is the explanation?”

D’Souza did not hesitate to acknowledge what he believes is a significant change.

“Number one, it is quite clear that Tucker and Candace are completely different people in terms of their beliefs than they were before,” D’Souza said. “You can see this in their almost singular obsession with Jews and with Israel. It looks like they are rearranging the rest of their belief system around this.”

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He pointed to what he described as a noticeable reorientation in priorities and rhetoric, suggesting that former positions have been reassessed through a new lens.

“So radical Muslims used to be bad guys,” D’Souza said. “But now, since they’re against the Jews, they’re not so bad after all.”

Metaxas pressed further, asking what could explain such a dramatic shift. D’Souza responded that what stands out most is the lack of a clear explanation from those involved.

“It’s not your responsibility, Eric, or mine to figure it out,” D’Souza said. “It is Tucker’s responsibility to give the explanation.”

Metaxas did not hide his alarm at what he sees unfolding, calling some of the rhetoric “lunatic conspiracy theory” and expressing disbelief that discussions questioning Jewish identity have reentered mainstream discourse.

D’Souza agreed that such arguments carry a dark historical weight.

“This has a very sinister history,” he said, referencing how the Nazis once debated “who is a Jew” when implementing the Nuremberg Laws. “This kind of genetic dissection of what makes you a Jew… does have a pretty troubling history to put it mildly.”

At one point, Metaxas described the situation bluntly: “What you’re really describing is wickedness. This is a wicked thing.”

“Tucker has to be smart enough to know that this is causing a lot of disruption on the right and particularly among young people,” he said, warning that such rhetoric is “not good for the GOP. It’s not good for Trump. It’s not good for America.”

In a cultural moment marked by division and confusion fueled by media commentators like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens, there is one important thing we must take away: clarity and truth still matter, and this is not the time to shrink back from defending them.

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].