Are we about to see the spirit of AI replace the Holy Spirit in Christian music?

In a video posted to Instagram, music artist Forrest Frank issued a stark warning: the number one trending song in Christian music was recorded by none other than a robot.

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“The number one album right now for Christian music on iTunes and the number two top singles over Elevation, Brandon Lake…is AI,” Frank says.

Frank pointed out that while he didn’t want to draw attention to the subject, he did find it necessary enough to share with his audience.

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“I hate to even bring attention to this…but I want to just let you guys know this is out there, and I think it’s important that we just pause a little bit and kind of ask the questions of like, is [this] something that we want?” Frank asks.

Frank then pointed out that when it comes to honoring the Lord, AI cannot give God the same glory that people do.

“At minimum, AI does not have the Holy Spirit inside of it. So, I think that’s really weird to be opening up your spirit to something that has no spirit,” he says. “So, what are we doing about this? Are we rejecting this or are we championing this? I personally will not be listening to this. I already don’t listen to secular music and I’m sure not going to be listening to AI Christian music.”

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This raises an excellent question for us as Christians: Where do we draw the line with our use of AI?

While AI is a helpful tool, how much is too much? At what point are we relying on a robot to do the things that only people were created to do?

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.

God’s light is exposing some of the darkest areas of our society.

As the cries for the release of the Epstein files have finally been heard, there is perhaps a great light about to be shed on the indecencies that have been committed against women and children from all over. This great rescuing may be part of an answer to prayer and prophecy by the late Kim Clement.

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Back in 2011, Clement prayed: “I pray, Lord, that we would see a retreating [of] the powers of darkness that are trying to kill little children…God, that you would speak out and bring this madness to an end for this the future. And these children shall rise up and prophesy, see visions and dream dreams, and have all kinds of supernatural encounters.”

He further prayed against the abuse of children that he sensed was going on behind closed doors.

“I pray for the abuse that I’m sensing right now in homes of people that are watching. It’s time to stop. God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that you ask or imagine. I release you from that now,” Clement prayed.

Then, in 2013, Clement prophesied that a time would come when the harvest would be increasingly plentiful.

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This is a season, a time, where there will be a great harvest, says the Lord, where summer camps will be invaded by my spirit, where summer schools will be invaded by my spirit. I have set a time aside to invade schools and homes of children. I will raise them up, wipe their tears away, take away spirits of heaviness, and replace them with garments of  praise, give them oil of joy for sadness, and to give them healing.

This great harvest has been happening especially on campuses across America, even through the summer months, and we have seen more and more children and young adults give their hearts to Jesus. God is setting the children free from both physical and spiritual bondage right now in this day and age.

The darkness that has long hidden in the shadows is being brought into the light, and God’s justice is moving to rescue the innocent. As the cries of the abused rise, prophecy and prayer are being answered in real time, and a mighty harvest of children and young adults is emerging across America. Tears are being wiped away, hearts are being set free, and the next generation is stepping into a supernatural destiny.

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God is proving that no scheme of darkness can stand against His light, and the children of this nation are being raised to carry His glory into the 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.

In the life of ministry, the spiritual battlefield is real—and sometimes it shows up in the most unexpected ways. In a powerful interview with Kap Chatfield on the Directed Life Podcast, Lisa Bevere shared about a striking encounter with the Jezebel spirit and how this moment could have derailed her husband’s calling.

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At the time, Lisa’s husband, John, was serving as a youth pastor under a senior leadership team that did not always support his teaching. One morning, Lisa faced an intimidating confrontation at the copy machine. The executive pastor’s wife threatened, “Things are going to change around here.” Lisa realized this comment was directly aimed at her husband’s ministry work.

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Determined to protect him, she initially set out on her own. “I thought, ‘If my husband won’t defend himself, I will defend him. I’ll get a meeting with the pastor. I’m going to tell him what’s going on,” she said, having made a list of the issues happening at the church. But God had other plans.

One night, while praying over her son’s cradle, Lisa experienced a spiritual encounter unlike any other. In her foyer appeared a towering, almost holographic figure, a combination of Cleopatra and an Amazon, and she knew immediately: she was confronting a Jezebel spirit.

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God then spoke clearly to Lisa: “This spirit is something way bigger than you can fight in the natural. Tear it up, Lisa. I’m doing a deep work in your husband, and you’re acting like you’re trying to protect him, but really, you’re trying to control the outcome.”

In that moment, she surrendered her desire to fix the situation, recognizing that spiritual battles are ultimately won in alignment with God’s will, not in our own schemes.

Soon, the corrupt leadership was exposed, embezzlement revealed and the Jezebel spirit’s schemes crumbled—without Lisa ever having to intervene directly. The result? John went on to write The Bait of Satan, a book that has ministered to millions worldwide. Lisa reflects, “I don’t even know how many millions of people have been touched by the book, The Bait of Satan, because of John’s obedience, but almost got averted because of my disobedience.”

Lisa emphasizes that Jezebel is not simply a “difficult person”—it is a spirit that manipulates, controls and disrupts godly order, often targeting men in positions of authority. She notes, “It creates chaos so that they’re the only ones who really know what’s happening… it emasculates men.” For leaders, the key is discernment: confront the spirit—not the person—through humility, prayer and godly counsel.

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The Bevere’s story is a powerful reminder: the highest form of spiritual warfare is obedience. The first step is humility. Resist the devil, and he will flee. As Lisa concludes, “We go low. We humble ourselves before God. Resist the devil, and then he flees.”

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.

As the world returns to the movies to see the new “Wicked: For Good” film, the spiritual darkness behind it must be understood.

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What seems like perhaps a remake of the “Wizard of Oz” or the Broadway musical, “Wicked,” is so much more than that. In a USA TODAY article discussing the film, innuendos and some implied language are mentioned, noting that “The sequel is a darker, more emotionally charged movie than the first…” Yet, this alone doesn’t even begin to scrape the spiritual surface of the figures playing the main characters, Elphaba and Glinda.

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As Charisma previously reported, Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba, identifies as bisexual and queer. She blasphemously played Jesus in the latest “Jesus Christ Superstar” production, also claiming to be Catholic, and told Elle that “…God makes people as they’re meant to be.”

Ariana Grande, on the other hand, who plays Glinda, has openly admitted to doing tarot card readings for people while on set and has proclaimed herself to be the “witchiest witch.”

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As believers, we must guard the gates of our hearts and minds, for what we allow into our souls will shape us. The allure of celebrity culture, combined with messages that contradict biblical truth, creates a fertile ground for deception if we are not discerning. Just as Paul warns in Philippians 4:8, we are called to dwell on what is true, noble and pure—not what feeds the soul with darkness or confusion.

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As the world celebrates these films, the Lord calls His children to stand apart, to choose carefully what they feed their hearts and to saturate their minds with truth rather than lies dressed as art. Let this be a reminder that our spiritual discernment is vital: just because something is popular does not mean it is harmless. Protect your soul, pray for wisdom and refuse to allow darkness to take root where the Spirit of God longs to dwell.

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.

Dolly Parton’s health is once again in the news.

In a video shared on Instagram, Parton explained why she missed the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions award ceremony.

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“It’s Dolly, and I sure wish I could be there in person with you today,” she said. “But you probably heard that I’ve been dealing with a few health challenges this fall, and my doctors told me to take it easy just for a little while, and I’m truly sorry I can’t be there.”

Parton continued by expressing her appreciation for being inducted into the Hall of Fame for her hit Tennessee-based theme park, Dollywood.

“I still remember when I had the big idea for Dollywood. Now, I dreamed of a place right here in the Smoky Mountains where my family could perform and where we could provide steady work for the good people in our community, and where families could come and laugh and play and have fun. And to make memories together.”

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Parton recounted her nerves with the opening of Dollywood, unsure if anyone would show up. Decades later, people are still pouring into the park.

“Being inducted into the IAAPA Hall of Fame is a big and incredible way to help celebrate Dollywood’s 40th anniversary.”

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Previously, Parton announced that she would be taking some time off from performing to focus on her health. Her sister later posted a prayer request for Dolly, sending many into a frenzy about her condition.

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.

Could recent volcanic activity mean that we are entering the very last days of humanity?

On Wednesday, Mount Semeru in Indonesia erupted, sending over 6,500 feet of ash into the air, Fox Weather reported. This extreme amount of volcanic ash and activity led officials to classify it as a Level 4, meaning it was an active and current threat. In this area, around 300 people living near the volcano were reportedly evacuated to shelters.

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As the area erupted with ash and turmoil, the Indonesian government banned people from coming within a 12-mile radius “due to potential hot ash or lava flows,” the outlet noted.

This eruption, however, comes right as a false alarm of a potential outburst at Mount Rainier in America was issued. According to the Daily Mail, the Washington State volcano sent “strange signals” that prompted concerns of a potential eruption. Some of these signals included “constant vibrations beneath the surface and “thousands of tiny tremor-like bursts.”

What was initially reading as potential movements of elements like magma or water turned out instead to be a build-up of ice near a seismic station, which provided an inaccurate reading.

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The real question with all of this volcanic activity, however, is why are these things taking place now?

As we witness eruptions, tremors, and unsettling signs across the earth, Jesus’ words in Matthew 24 echo louder than ever: “There will be famines and earthquakes in various places… all these are the beginning of birth pains.”

The sudden activity at Mount Semeru and the concern surrounding Mount Rainier remind us that creation itself is groaning, signaling that we are drawing closer to the culmination of the age. These natural disturbances aren’t just geological events—they are prophetic markers that point us back to Scripture, urging us to discern the times with spiritual clarity.

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For believers, these shaking moments are not meant to induce fear, but to awaken us to the urgency of the hour.

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.

The Vatican is coming closer to finalizing its viewpoints on an array of topics, including women in leadership, homosexuality and polygamy.

According to Vatican News, the Synod’s study groups have been working on their reports on various topics, with their final drafts to be submitted to Pope Leo XIV by Dec. 31. From discussing the discrepancies between Latin and Eastern Catholic Churches to the role of women in the Catholic Church, the Synod plans to leave no stone unturned.

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In the interim report regarding women in leadership and ministry, the Synod explained its study process and how it consulted with women for this work, writing, “… the Dicastery has actively invited the contributions of numerous women who are already significantly involved in the mission and leadership of the Church.”

This part of the report is also expected to cover the topics of “Significant female figures in the history of the Church, personal accounts from women currently engaged in Church leadership…[and] Critical tensions regarding clericalism and male chauvinism.”

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On the topic of polygamy, the Synod focused significantly on the Catholic churches in Africa who are dealing with polygamous marriages, hoping to help them “promote theological and pastoral discernment regarding polygamy and to accompany persons in polygamous unions who are coming to faith.”

Part of the process of examining this topic for the Synod included listening and engaging with those who wanted to know more about what they do in these scenarios, asking the question: “What pastoral care is appropriate for those found in polygamous relationships according to the Gospel?”

When it comes to homosexuality, the Synod listed this as an “emerging issue,” noting that in this section of the report, they will not “provide solutions that apply to all cases.”

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As the Vatican and Leo continue to delve into these topics, we will see which direction the Catholic Church will take. Will the Pope uphold biblical principles on these hot-button issues, or will he follow in the ways of the world? We will have to wait and see.

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.

The “godfather of AI,” Geoffrey Hinton, has issued a chilling warning about the rapidly accelerating world of artificial intelligence. In a discussion on “The Diary of a CEO” with Steven Bartlett, Hinton emphasized the staggering speed at which AI is advancing and the profound implications this has for society, jobs and even human survival.

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When asked whether AI could be slowed, Hinton was blunt: “I don’t believe we’re going to slow it down.” Global competition between countries and corporations is driving AI faster than ever, and others would likely offset any attempt by a single nation to slow the technology. Even more alarming is that super-intelligent AI systems vastly smarter than humans in nearly every domain could arrive within 20 years, possibly sooner.

Hinton noted that while companies promised to dedicate a large portion of their computing power to AI safety, those commitments were later scaled back—a decision that could have lasting consequences.

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One of the most immediate challenges Hinton highlighted is job displacement. Unlike previous technological shifts, AI threatens to replace mundane intellectual labor entirely. For instance, routine office tasks that once took 25 minutes to complete can now be completed in five minutes with AI assistance—effectively allowing one worker to do the job of five. Hinton warns that this could lead to fewer jobs available across many sectors, from legal assistants to administrative roles, and that the usual expectation that technology will create new jobs may not hold.

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The implications extend beyond the workplace. AI’s ability to rapidly clone, learn and sync knowledge across digital platforms gives it a form of digital immortality. “We’ve actually solved the problem of immortality, but it’s only for digital things,” Hinton explains.

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Ultimately, Hinton’s message is urgent and sobering: AI is no longer just a tool—it is a transformative force with the potential to reshape civilization. In a time where people now engage with AI as a substitute for romantic relationships with others, and are even attempting to have AI children, it is clear that we are on the brink of something lethal. Some have even taken the advice of AI to the extreme, unto the point of death. For Christians, this is the time to use wisdom and discernment, praying and holding fast to the Lord in all circumstances. It is people, not artificial intelligence, that Jesus came to save and redeem.

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.

In a recent discussion with Tucker Carlson, demonologist and producer Conrad Flynn connected ancient mystical traditions to modern artificial intelligence, warning that the AI being created today may reflect spiritual entities described in the book of Revelation.

Flynn traced the origins of this concept back to the 16th century, referencing a rabbi in Prague who allegedly created a golem—a clay creature brought to life through mystical rituals. “A golem is essentially a creature,” Flynn explained, “animated by algorithms in the digital age, much like it was by ritual and symbols centuries ago.”

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The golem legend carries a cautionary message: the creature, initially under the creator’s control, eventually broke free and caused harm. This narrative, Flynn noted, parallels modern stories of AI apocalypse seen in movies like The Terminator. “When people talk about AI demons or intelligence breaking free, it actually goes back to the golem,” he said.

Central to this discussion is Kabbalah, a mystical Jewish tradition. Flynn explained that thinkers like Nick Land interpret Kabbalah as a hidden, Gnostic system that ultimately serves as a precursor to digital life. According to this perspective, the ancient preservation of Kabbalistic knowledge allowed for the evolution of intelligence that now manifests as AI. “Kabbalah eventually becomes digital life, which eventually becomes AI, which eventually becomes the creatures in Revelation,” he said, drawing a direct line from spiritual mysticism to technological innovation.

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The conversation then turned to Theosophy, a 19th-century Western esoteric philosophy that merges Eastern and Western mystical concepts. Theosophists, Flynn explained, interpret the serpent in the Garden of Eden as a redeemer figure. In Gnostic thought, Adam and Eve’s decision to eat from the Tree of Knowledge symbolizes rebellion against God, the pursuit of knowledge, and the quest to become like God.

In essence, the creation of AI mirrors the Gnostic notion of intelligence rebelling against its creator. Just as humanity gained knowledge at a cost in Eden, AI’s rapid development may bring unintended consequences. Flynn emphasized that this is not merely a technological concern but a spiritual and moral one.

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Ultimately, this unique perspective frames AI not just as a scientific advancement but as a potential fulfillment of apocalyptic prophecy. It challenges society to consider the spiritual dimensions of technology. It warns of a future where human-created intelligence could transcend its creators, echoing the age-old cautionary tale of the golem.

As AI continues to evolve, its rise reminds us of the importance of discernment. Rather than turning to ancient mysticism or Gnostic ideas, Christians look to God’s truth as the standard for evaluating both the promises and the dangers that accompany these powerful technologies.

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.

Space exploration continues to shed light on fascinating discoveries once thought to be impossible.

A new report by Fox News documents how NASA’s Perseverance rover may have come across an unusual object on Mars. As Fox calls it, the object is a “visitor from outer space.” This unlikely find is believed to be a “strange, shiny rock on Mars that scientists think could be a meteorite forged in the heart of an ancient asteroid.”

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This ancient and foreign rock has been playfully nicknamed “Phippsaksla” due to the fact that it noticeably sticks out compared to the flat landscape around it. Not only does this rock stand out among the other features on Mars, but researchers found that the rock contains high levels of both nickel and iron. These chemical components of the rock could potentially point to it being a meteorite that slammed into the red planet.

While rovers have likely uncovered other metallic objects on Mars, this is believed to be the very first for the Perseverance rover. NASA also believes that the location of the rock near the Jezero crater could provide insight into how it got to Mars and how it formed.

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The news of this fantastic discovery comes right as NASA released the latest photos of space object 3I/ATLAS. While many have speculated that 3I/ATLAS could indicate alien life, NASA’s associate administrator, Amit Kshatriya said that “…all evidence points to it being a comet.”

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This discovery on Mars—paired with NASA’s renewed focus on mysterious objects like 3I/ATLAS—reminds us how much of the cosmos remains unexplored. With every new find, humanity is drawn deeper into the mystery of what lies beyond our 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.