Should Christians ever fight back?

That question is stirring serious debate across the Church as believers confront rising violence, persecution and moral collapse in the culture. In a blunt and high-energy interview with Bishop Alan DiDio, “Machine Gun Preacher” Sam Childers confronted the issue head-on, calling on Christians to reject passivity and stand with courage and conviction.

Breaking a passive spirit

DiDio opened the conversation with a challenge directed at the modern Church.

“I think it’s time to break this passive spirit, this pacifist spirit off the body of Christ,” he said.

Childers agreed and pointed to the difference between talking about injustice and confronting it.

“There’s a lot of people talking about rescuing kids out of human trafficking,” DiDio said. “There’s very few people who are actually doing anything about this.”

Childers said real missions work requires sacrifice and long-term commitment.

“There’s a lot of these ministries that will come into Africa,” he said. “They only go into the bush for a few hours during the day and take a lot of pictures and they say they’re doing a lot of work but they don’t really do any work besides take pictures.”

He said his ministry focuses on rebuilding lives and communities.

“I believe our work is Jesus Christ first,” Childers said. “Second is education. Third is teaching a skill and a trade.”

A calling born in war

Childers said his mission began during a trip to Africa when he encountered the brutal reality of war.

“God will open a door for you,” he said. “When you stand in that doorway the decision you make at that moment will determine your destination in life.”

He described the moment that changed everything.

“I come across a body of a small child,” Childers said. “When I looked down everything from the waist down was gone.”

Standing over the body, he made a vow that defined the rest of his life.

“I remember I said that day, ‘I’ll do whatever it takes to help these people.’”

Childers sold his possessions and moved to Africa, where he has spent nearly three decades rescuing children, building schools and orphanages, and running feeding programs.

“Our organization right now we feed over 10,000 meals a day,” he said.

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Courage and obedience

Childers also shared stories from the front lines of conflict zones where militants were attacking villages.

In one encounter, soldiers warned him that more than 200 rebels from the Lord’s Resistance Army were raiding a village ahead.

“They said, ‘Reverend you can’t go no further. There’s more than 200 of them,’” Childers said.

He drove toward the village anyway.

“And I said, ‘I’m going.’”

Childers said he sensed God urging him forward.

“God kept saying, ‘Drive faster. Drive faster.’”

When his men opened fire from their trucks, the rebels fled, believing a larger army was approaching.

Childers said the lesson was simple.

“The problem is so many times as a Christian we want to wait for the miracle,” he said. “Don’t wait for the miracle. Obey God.”

A warning to the Church

Childers delivered a direct challenge to Christian men in America, arguing that believers have surrendered ground by refusing to stand up publicly for their faith.

“I get tired of hearing Christians say everything went bad when they took prayer out of the school,” he said. “They just didn’t take prayer out of the school. You allowed them to take prayer out of the school.”

He called on believers to stop complaining and start acting.

“If we have one day a year where we can go to our public school and pray around the flag pole why is there only a handful?” he asked. “Why isn’t there hundreds or even thousands of people standing there praying?”

Childers said courage and boldness must define Christian men again.

“I’m not afraid to stand up and let people know that I’m a Christian,” he said.

Then he delivered one of the strongest lines of the interview.

“God’s not dead,” Childers said. “Why are we?”

The real message

Childers said he no longer focuses on counting how many children he has rescued. His focus is on what still needs to be done.

“When I was a young guy I kept track of all that stuff,” he said. “Now I focus on what I need to do tomorrow morning.”

That mindset defines the heart of his message to believers.

Childers said God can transform even the most broken life and use it to impact others.

“The title of my book is The Most Unlikely,” he said. “The most unlikely to ever succeed in life.”

But the message does not end with his story. Childers said every believer has a responsibility to use their life to lift someone else.

“God has straightened you out,” he said. “Now use your life to help somebody else’s life.”

That is the real answer to the question that started the conversation. As Christians, we cannot live passive lives in a world filled with suffering and evil. Faith demands courage, obedience and action.

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.

UPDATE: Authorities later confirmed that the suspected shooter has been neutralized and the situation at Temple Israel is now under control. Officials also confirmed that no children were harmed during the incident. A security guard was injured after being struck by the suspect’s vehicle during the attack. We thank God for His protection and mercy in a situation that could have ended far more tragically.

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Police swarmed a synagogue in suburban Detroit Thursday after reports of an active shooter prompted a major law enforcement response and forced nearby residents to shelter in place.

Authorities responded just before 1 p.m. to reports of shots fired at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan. The situation quickly drew dozens of police vehicles from multiple agencies as helicopters circled overhead and officers secured the area.

Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard told reporters at the scene that investigators believe at least one person fired shots during the incident.

“At least one person is believed to have fired shots,” Bouchard said. Authorities are also investigating whether more than one suspect may have been involved.

Officials said no injuries had been confirmed as of Thursday afternoon.

The incident triggered a shelter in place order within a one mile radius as police worked to secure the synagogue and surrounding area.

Heavy Law Enforcement Response

The West Bloomfield Police Department initially alerted residents to the situation shortly before 1 p.m., warning the public to avoid the area while officers responded to what was described as an “active situation.”

The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office confirmed in a Facebook post that deputies and multiple agencies were responding to a report of an active shooter.

Dozens of law enforcement vehicles lined Walnut Lake Road outside the synagogue complex as officers established a perimeter.

Michigan State Police said troopers were increasing patrols at other houses of worship across the region as a precaution.

Temple Israel is a Reform Jewish synagogue located at 5725 Walnut Lake Road.

Jewish organizations connected to the Jewish Federation of Detroit also entered precautionary lockdown as the situation unfolded.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer released a statement on social media following the incident. Authorities say the investigation remains ongoing.

Rising Anti-Semitism Around the World

Incidents like this reflect a troubling trend as anti-Semitism surges across the United States and around the world.

The explosion of anti-Israel activism and anti-Jewish rhetoric following the horrific Hamas terror attacks on Israel on Oct. 7 exposed how deeply this hatred has spread.

Across the United States, college campuses erupted with demonstrations where Jewish students reported harassment, intimidation and open hostility toward Israel and its people.

Synagogues and Jewish institutions have also faced increasing threats, forcing many congregations to strengthen security and work closely with local law enforcement.

The active shooter scare in Michigan underscores a sobering reality. As hostility toward the Jewish people grows louder in public spaces, Jewish communities increasingly find themselves facing threats to their safety.

Biblical Prophecy and the Last Days

Scripture makes clear that hostility toward Israel and the Jewish people will intensify in the last days.

The prophet Zechariah warned that the nations of the world would eventually turn against Jerusalem.

“Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling to all the surrounding peoples,” Zechariah 12:2 says.

The prophecy continues with a declaration that all nations will one day gather against Jerusalem.

These developments unfolding around the world echo what the Bible has already declared. The growing hostility toward Israel and the Jewish people aligns with the prophetic warnings recorded in Scripture thousands of years ago.

Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem

Moments like this must move us to prayer.

Scripture commands us to pray for Israel and for the peace of Jerusalem.

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: ‘May they prosper who love you,’” Psalm 122:6 says.

We must pray for the Jewish people. We must pray for the protection of synagogues and Jewish communities around the world. We must pray for peace in Jerusalem.

And we must ask the Lord to take what the enemy meant for evil and turn it for good.

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.

For years, millions have tuned in to hear Joe Rogan discuss politics, culture, science and much more with his wide array of guests.

Increasingly, they are also hearing him talk about something else: Jesus Christ.

Rogan’s latest comments about Christianity were highlighted on The Benny Johnson Show, where commentator Benny Johnson reacted to the podcaster’s growing interest in the faith and his continued attendance at church.

Johnson said Rogan’s latest remarks are not an isolated moment but part of a broader pattern. Over the past several years Rogan has returned again and again to the teachings of Jesus Christ, speaking about the moral clarity of the Gospel and the impact of Christian communities on his life.

“Don’t ever be a doomer. Things are actually looking up depending on where you’re looking,” Johnson said. “Fear not is said in the Bible 365 times. That’s once per day you are told to chill out. But God’s got this.”

Rogan Says Jesus’ Teachings Are Flawless

In the viral clip, Rogan once again expressed admiration for the teachings of Jesus, saying he finds them impossible to fault.

“I’m absolutely fascinated by the story of Jesus Christ,” Rogan said. “If you wanted to come up with a way that people would live that would absolutely be far more beneficial than just going on natural instincts and tribal behavior, you would follow Jesus’ teachings.”

He went even further in his praise.

“There’s like, I can’t find a flaw in the way he tells you to live life,” Rogan said.

Rogan contrasted Christianity’s emphasis on forgiveness and compassion with religious systems that allow harsh treatment of outsiders.

“There’s none of that in Christianity,” he said. “It’s all forgiveness. It’s all treating your brother and your neighbor as if they are you. It’s a beautiful way to live life.”

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Rogan Has Been Attending Church for Years

Rogan also confirmed that attending church has been a regular part of his life for several years.

“Well, I go to church and I have been for quite a while,” he said.

Asked how long he has been attending, Rogan clarified that it has been ongoing for “the last three or four years.”

He described the Christians he meets there as extraordinarily kind.

“The people that I go to church with are the most polite people I’ve ever met in my life,” Rogan said. “They’re so kind and so nice.”

He even joked about how that kindness shows up in everyday situations.

“When you leave the church parking lot, everybody lets you go in front of them,” Rogan said. “They’re the nicest [_______] people you’ll ever meet.”

For Rogan, those experiences reinforce the practical value of Christian teaching.

“It works,” he said.

Still Wrestling With the Supernatural

While Rogan has spoken positively about the moral teachings of Jesus on multiple occasions, he has also been candid that he is still wrestling with some of the supernatural claims in the Bible.

When asked directly whether he considers himself a Christian, Rogan said he is still exploring.

“Well, because I don’t know,” he said. “I think it’s very interesting and I do believe that if you follow the teachings of Jesus Christ you will live a better life.”

Rogan also discussed his fascination with biblical passages such as the prophetic imagery in the book of Ezekiel, including the mysterious “wheel within a wheel.”

Those passages, he said, raise questions about what ancient witnesses may have experienced.

Johnson said Rogan’s repeated discussions about Jesus suggest an ongoing spiritual search.

“It’s been neat following Joe Rogan’s faith tradition and Christian exploration and good faith journey toward Christendom,” Johnson said.

Signs of a Cultural Shift

Johnson also pointed to what he believes is a broader cultural movement that mirrors Rogan’s growing interest.

“Young people are realizing that in an ever chaotic world they’re converting to Catholicism and Christianity in mass,” Johnson said.

He said many young men are exploring various forms of Christianity, such as Orthodoxy, while Bible sales in places like the United Kingdom are reportedly reaching record levels.

Something significant is happening, Johnson said, as more people begin asking deeper spiritual questions.

The Message of Christ Still Draws the World

Rogan’s reflections highlight something that is foundational to the Christian faith. The message of Jesus continues to captivate even those who did not grow up inside the Church.

Rogan himself acknowledged the power of those teachings.

“I do believe that if you follow the teachings of Jesus Christ you will live a better life,” he said.

With Rogan’s enormous audience, those words are now reaching millions who may never otherwise hear a public figure speak positively about Christ.

Pray for Joe Rogan

Rogan’s journey clearly continues. His admiration for Jesus is growing. His church attendance is ongoing. His curiosity about the Bible is increasing.

We should see moments like this as encouragement.

God often begins drawing people long before they fully understand what He is doing.

Our response to this saga is simple.

Pray for him.

Pray that Joe Rogan’s admiration for Jesus will become genuine faith. Pray that his curiosity about Scripture will lead him to truth. And pray that one day soon he will cross the line from exploration to conviction and accept Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior.

To watch the full video, click here (Editor’s Note: mild language).

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.

The fallout surrounding conservative commentator Candace Owens continues to intensify as her public crusade against Erika Kirk has drawn widespread criticism across the conservative movement. The situation has become especially disturbing in the months following the assassination of Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk, with Owens launching a sprawling series of accusations and conspiratorial claims about Kirk’s widow.

The tone and substance of Owens’ rhetoric have crossed a line. Her increasingly hostile commentary toward Jews and Israel has already fractured relationships across the conservative and Christian landscape. Now her relentless targeting of Erika Kirk has prompted new concern about the spiritual and moral direction of Owens’ platform.

Filmmaker and commentator Dinesh D’Souza recently weighed in on the controversy in a lengthy discussion analyzing Owens’ behavior and motivations. His conclusion is blunt. Something has gone seriously wrong.

“Something Is Deeply Wrong”

D’Souza opens his analysis with a stark observation about Owens’ conduct.

“How do you solve a problem like Candace Owens?” he asks. “Well first we have to realize that something is deeply wrong here. I think most people have realized that.”

He points directly to Owens’ ongoing investigative series targeting Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk.

“Candace continues her undeclared war against Erika Kirk,” D’Souza says.

The effort, he argues, has moved far beyond normal political criticism and into personal fixation.

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A Theory About the Rift

D’Souza says he has known many of the people involved in the Turning Point world and believes he understands the deeper dynamic behind the conflict.

“I’ve known Candace since her early Blexit days,” he explains. “I’ve always liked Candace. There’s something quite magnetic, quite effervescent about her.”

But he says the relationship between Owens and Charlie Kirk was fundamentally misunderstood.

“Charlie’s relationship with Candace was from Charlie’s point of view platonic,” D’Souza says.

He describes the two as close political allies and friends but insists Charlie viewed Owens as a colleague rather than a romantic interest.

That difference in perception created a long-running tension that eventually erupted after Charlie married Erika.

“Candace was definitely interested in Charlie,” he claims.

The Turning Point

According to D’Souza, Owens struggled to accept Charlie Kirk’s decision to marry Erika Kirk.

“And then, horror of horrors, Charlie picks Erika,” he says.

D’Souza argues that Owens saw herself as Charlie’s natural counterpart and could not accept being displaced.

“I believe Candace came to the conclusion that Charlie was hers by destiny,” he says.

That resentment, he argues, became the driving force behind Owens’ current crusade.

“Candace has always been somewhat unhinged but now she went completely berserk,” he says.

A Vendetta Driven by Envy

D’Souza draws a comparison between the situation and Shakespeare’s villain Iago in Othello, arguing that envy lies at the heart of the conflict.

“Envy is a very powerful force in human nature,” he says.

He insists that Owens’ attacks on Erika Kirk are misdirected anger aimed at Charlie himself.

“What I’m suggesting is that Candace’s target is not Erika but Charlie,” D’Souza says.

He believes Owens feels betrayed by Charlie’s decision to distance himself from her and build a life with Erika.

“Charlie recognized Candace’s talent, her dark energy,” he says. “But he also knew he didn’t want it in his home.”

A Christian Response

D’Souza’s assessment is harsh but the facts surrounding Owens’ conduct are impossible to ignore. Her repeated attacks on Erika Kirk after the murder of her husband are grotesque. Her embrace of antisemitic rhetoric has poisoned her message and wounded the body of Christ. Her fixation on conspiracy narratives has turned what should be a time of mourning into a spectacle.

Christians recognize envy when it shows itself. Scripture warns that jealousy rots the bones and corrupts the heart. The fruit of Owens’ current platform reflects that warning in real time.

Still, the Christian response cannot end with condemnation. It must also include prayer.

Candace Owens needs repentance. She needs restoration. She needs to turn away from hatred and embrace biblical truth.

So Christians should speak out about her abhorrent behavior while also praying that God would confront her heart, break the grip of bitterness and lead her back to humility and repentance.

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.

A cluster of earthquakes rattled north Louisiana early Monday morning, only days after the strongest earthquake ever recorded on land in the state. The tremors occurred in rapid succession near Red River Parish, the same region where a magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck last week and drew national attention.

Local authorities say no injuries or significant damage have been reported. Still, the unusual seismic activity has renewed attention on the region’s stability and revived discussion about long-standing warnings surrounding the nearby New Madrid Seismic Zone.

Four Quakes Strike Within Minutes

According to Fox News, “Four earthquakes ranging from magnitude 3.1 to 4.0 rattled Louisiana early Monday morning, striking within 10 minutes between 4:33 and 4:41 a.m. CT.”

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the first quake at 4:33 a.m. near Edgefield at a depth of about 3.1 miles with a magnitude of 3.1. Roughly one minute later, another quake of the same magnitude struck just north-northeast of the same village at the same depth.

The seismic activity continued moments later.

Fox News reported that “a magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck around 4:40 a.m. at almost the exact same spot, just about 1.9 miles northeast of Edgefield.” The fourth quake followed shortly after.

“The last earthquake that rattled the state hit around 4:41 a.m. at a magnitude 4.0,” Fox News reported, noting it occurred in the same vicinity roughly five miles west-northwest of the village.

Residents across parts of north Louisiana reported feeling brief shaking from the tremors.

Possible Aftershocks From Record Louisiana Earthquake

Local reporting suggests the quakes are likely connected to the historic tremor that struck days earlier.

According to WBRZ 2, “Another 4.0+ magnitude earthquake has struck north Louisiana.”

The station reported that the quake “hit just north of Coushatta, Louisiana, at 4:41 a.m. on Monday” at a depth of roughly five kilometers, or about three miles.

WBRZ noted the seismic activity “appears to be an aftershock following last week’s rare magnitude 4.9 earthquake in the same area, the strongest recorded on land in Louisiana.”

Additional tremors had already been detected before Monday morning’s cluster.

“Four smaller, and likely unnoticeable aftershocks, were also reported in the 24 hours leading up to the recent 4.0,” WBRZ reported.

Authorities say there have been no confirmed injuries or major structural damage as of Monday. The Red River Parish Sheriff’s Office said it is continuing to monitor the situation.

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Two Among Strongest Quakes in State History

The unusual burst of seismic activity is notable for another reason.

Fox News reported that “two of the four earthquakes that occurred Monday are now among the four strongest earthquakes on record in Louisiana.”

That fact highlights how rare earthquakes of this size are in the region.

The cluster also occurred just four days after the magnitude 4.9 quake that jolted the same parish, marking the largest earthquake ever recorded on land in Louisiana.

Renewed Attention on the New Madrid Fault

The events are once again drawing attention to the broader seismic region that stretches through the central United States.

The New Madrid Seismic Zone, which runs through Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee and Kentucky, produced some of the most powerful earthquakes in American history between 1811 and 1812. Those historic quakes were strong enough to reshape parts of the Mississippi River Valley and reportedly caused sections of the river to briefly flow backward.

In prophetic circles, the region has long been associated with warnings of a future “great shaking” in the heartland of the United States.

Some prophetic voices have claimed a major earthquake could one day strike along the New Madrid fault system, dramatically altering the landscape and devastating major cities in the region. Others point to biblical passages such as Matthew 24:7, where Jesus warned that earthquakes in various places would occur as the world approaches the end of the age.

A Question Worth Asking

For now, scientists say the recent quakes appear to be aftershocks connected to last week’s record-breaking tremor.

But the growing number of earthquakes in the same region is raising new questions.

Is the recent increase in seismic activity simply a natural aftershock sequence following Louisiana’s largest recorded earthquake, or could it be an early sign that deeper forces are at work beneath the region?

And if the warnings often discussed by prophetic teachers about the New Madrid Fault Line were ever to come to fruition, what would that mean for the United States?

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.

Actress Candace Cameron Bure is warning about the spiritual darkness that exists within parts of Hollywood after she and her husband accidentally walked into an underground sex party.

Bure described the disturbing incident during a recent episode of her podcast, as reported by Fox News, explaining that what they encountered forced them to immediately leave.

“I have some really weird embarrassing moments,” Bure said. “Although I shouldn’t say embarrassing for me, they were more shameful of going to places where I thought, like, ‘Oh, this person’s a friend, and I’m going to be cool and do this.’”

Bure said she and her husband Val Bure had no idea what kind of event they had been invited to until they stepped inside.

“We walked in, and my eyeballs were popping out of my head because I saw stuff I’ve never seen before in my life,” she recalled. “I’m looking at Val, going like, ‘How are we here? What is happening?’”

The couple quickly left.

“We made a hard U-turn and walked right out of there. It just was so slimy and weird,” Bure said. “We just had no idea what we were walking into, and it was so disgusting and gross.”

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Hollywood’s Dark Reality

The darker side of Hollywood has moved from rumor to documented reality. Investigations over the past several years exposed a pattern of exploitation and secretive party culture among powerful elites.

The criminal network surrounding Jeffrey Epstein revealed how wealthy and influential figures used private gatherings to conceal widespread abuse. Court records and investigative reporting exposed a system built on secrecy and power.

Federal investigations into music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs have produced similar allegations involving coercion, exploitation and disturbing party environments. Testimony and legal filings describe a culture where influence shields immoral behavior from public scrutiny.

This pattern reflects a deeper spiritual reality. Scripture warns that corruption flourishes where darkness is hidden behind wealth and power. Bure’s experience offers a rare glimpse into that world.

Standing Firm in Faith

Bure has long rejected Hollywood roles that conflict with her Christian convictions.

“I was just honestly never the kid that wanted to do the risky thing, that wanted to use my body or my sexuality to get ahead,” she said on a previous episode of the Stay True podcast. “My morality meant more to me, and my character has always meant more to me than the success of things. That’s a part of inherently me not because I’m trying to be the righteous person, but I just genuinely was not that kid that wanted to do that.”

She repeatedly turned down scripts that crossed her moral boundaries.

“So, it made for some of those decisions when I would get presented a script that went against my own moral boundaries,” Bure said. “It was an easy decision to say, ‘No, I don’t want to do that,’ because I genuinely didn’t want to do those things.”

“There were definitely moments where I would get scripts, the sex part of it comes into it, and I was like, ‘I’m just not doing that.’ Maybe it was out of embarrassment, maybe whatever the reason, but I’m like, ‘Nope, not going on that.’ Easy to say no.”

Bure said many young actors face pressure to prove they are no longer children when they enter adulthood.

“I think that’s where we see a lot of younger stars, when they do transition into that, ‘Oh, I’m 18, I’m 21,’ and they want to prove they’re older now and not seen as a child,” she said. “That’s where those big, important decisions come in. What do you do with the opportunity?”

Her foundation remains rooted in faith and family.

“The world is always going to criticize, and you can’t please everyone. Sometimes you just let it roll off,” Bure said.

“And, so, I think you just have to take it with a grain of salt. I know who I am because I know who God tells me that I am, and I have such a loving and wonderful family at home.”

“It’s very easy to stay rooted and planted around the people that I love,” she added. “When there are unwanted opinions, you just go, ‘OK, you can have them, you’re welcome to them. I don’t need to look at them or think about them.’”

Bure’s account exposes a truth many already recognize. Behind Hollywood’s glamour lies a culture that worships darkness and pledges allegiance to Satan and his forces. Her response offers a different path, grounded in faith in Jesus Christ, the conviction of the Holy Spirit and the courage to walk away.

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.

As wars rage in the Middle East and moral confusion spreads across the West, many observers are searching for a framework to explain the world’s growing instability.

Conservative commentator Glenn Beck recently argued that the crisis unfolding across nations is not merely political. It is spiritual.

Beck told his audience that the biggest mistake people make is viewing world events through partisan or geopolitical lenses rather than spiritual ones.

“War is not just coming. It is here,” Beck said. “And I mean the kind of war that does not use battleships.”

He urged listeners to look beyond politics and recognize a deeper struggle.

“Everything in the world will become much clearer if you look at things with different eyes. Not political eyes, not partisan eyes, but if you start looking at things through spiritual eyes, you will realize something very sobering is happening,” Beck said.

According to Beck, humanity is no longer simply dealing with bad policy or misguided leadership.

“We are confronting evil now that has convinced itself that it is righteous, and that combination has always been the most dangerous force in all of human history,” he said.

Iran and the Theology of Revolution

Beck pointed to Iran as an example of a regime driven not only by political ambition but by theological ideology.

“The regime in Iran is not just political. The regime in Iran is built on a theological revolution,” Beck said. “They built a system designed to export their ideology all across the globe.”

He noted that Iran’s leaders openly frame their struggle in religious terms tied to apocalyptic expectations.

“They believe they’re welcoming the 12th Imam, the Mahdi… They believe that this is the final battle,” Beck said.

Iran’s leadership has spent decades exporting that ideology through proxy militias and terror networks around the world.

“They fund Hezbollah in Lebanon. They arm Hamas. They finance militias in Iraq and Syria. They support terror cells across continents,” Beck said.

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Violence in the Name of Religion

Beck also warned that extremist violence justified in the name of religion is not genuine faith but evil masked as faith.

“No god commands you to murder innocent people walking down the street,” Beck said. “No god orders you to do that. Satan does. God does not.”

He pointed to a recent attempted bombing plot in New York that authorities said could have caused devastation similar to the Boston Marathon attack if it had detonated.

The deeper concern, Beck argued, is the ideological motivation behind such acts.

“It’s all being done in the name of God,” he said.

Moral Collapse in the West

Beck warned that spiritual blindness is not limited to radical movements overseas. He believes Western societies are experiencing their own moral collapse.

“Evil doesn’t come wearing a Nazi uniform. Rarely does it. It creeps in quietly. It normalizes things,” Beck said.

He compared current cultural debates and policies to ideological trends that appeared in Germany during the Weimar Republic before the rise of Nazism.

“History doesn’t repeat itself exactly but it does rhyme. And today we’re seeing all of the rhymes,” Beck said.

He pointed to the expansion of assisted suicide policies and other social debates as evidence that Western nations have lost their moral compass.

“We’ve completely lost our compass,” Beck said.

The Spiritual Blindness of Politics

Beck argued that both political parties in America are missing the real battle.

“This is not a political battle,” he said. “We’re in a spiritual battle and you cannot defeat evil if you refuse to recognize it.”

He warned that societies that lose their moral foundation eventually collapse.

“Civilization cannot be saved if it has lost its soul and history proves it time and time again,” Beck said.

Biblical Prophecy Confirms the Diagnosis

Beck correctly identifies the spiritual dimension of the crisis gripping the world. Scripture confirms that the ultimate conflict unfolding in history is spiritual.

The apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians 6:12 (MEV), “For our fight is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age.”

The Bible declares that the final period before Christ’s return will be marked by deception, lawlessness and widespread moral confusion. Jesus warned in Matthew 24 that nations would rise against nations while deception would spread across the world.

The apostle Paul gave a similar warning about the last days in 2 Timothy 3:1-5:

But understand this, that in the last days perilous times will come. For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy.

Scripture also reveals the rise of aggressive global powers aligned against Israel. The prophet Ezekiel described a coming coalition of nations from the north and the Middle East that will one day move against the Jewish state.

The growing instability of the Middle East and the rise of militant regimes confirm the trajectory described in biblical prophecy thousands of years ago.

Beck Sees the Battle but Not the Full Picture

Beck’s warning about a spiritual war is accurate. The world is witnessing a battle between truth and deception, righteousness and evil.

Beck clearly recognizes the moral and spiritual decay accelerating across the world.

The Bible explains the ultimate destination of the spiritual conflict Beck is describing. The final chapter of history ends not in chaos but in the return of Jesus Christ and the establishment of His kingdom.

Until then the spiritual battle intensifies.

Beck closed his warning with a call for people to wake up.

“Are you awake? Can you even see the spiritual battle that is unfolding right now?” he asked.

Scripture answers that question with clarity. The battle is real. The prophecies are unfolding. The time for spiritual awareness has already arrived.

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.

Israel’s wars have never been purely geopolitical. Scripture presents the Jewish state as the focal point of global conflict in the last days, a nation surrounded by enemies yet preserved by God’s covenant promises. The Bible contains clear prophecies that hostility toward Israel and Jerusalem will intensify as history moves toward its prophetic climax.

Today, that conflict stretches far beyond the battlefield. It now includes digital warfare, propaganda and attempts to undermine Israel’s identity itself.

As reported by The Jerusalem Post, Iranian hackers breached the website of the Academy of the Hebrew Language in a brazen cyberattack that delivered a threatening message to visitors. Users who entered the site encountered a warning written in English declaring that the Hebrew language would soon become unnecessary.

“There is no need to learn Hebrew anymore. You won’t need it for much longer,” the message read, displayed alongside the logo of the Iran-linked hacker group Handala.

Screenshots circulating online showed the academy’s homepage overtaken by propaganda. The attack formed part of a much larger cyber offensive targeting Israel as regional fighting continues to escalate.

According to the report’s cybersecurity data, the attacks reached unprecedented levels of intensity. A data analysis by cybersecurity company Imperva found that the assault peaked at roughly 1.2 million requests per second directed at Israeli websites. The objective was to overwhelm the digital infrastructure and shut down services.

Financial systems became the primary target. Israeli banks and financial institutions faced waves of cyber traffic designed to cripple online platforms and disrupt the country’s economic activity.

The same hacker group also circulated a propaganda video that reportedly included deepfakes of former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The operation formed part of a wider digital campaign aimed at spreading fear and confusion inside Israel.

Handala has already targeted Israeli leadership. Reports indicate the group previously breached the phones of Bennett and the Prime Minister’s Office chief Tzachi Braverman. Earlier claims also included the alleged hacking of former justice minister Ayelet Shaked’s phone, with hackers posting what they said were personal images from her device on social media.

While cyber warfare represents a modern battlefield, the message posted on the Hebrew Language Academy’s website carries a deeper historical and spiritual meaning.

Psalm 83 and the War on Israel’s Identity

Hebrew is not merely a national language. It is the language of the Bible and a central pillar of Jewish identity. For centuries, Hebrew survived primarily in sacred texts before its remarkable revival in modern Israel. The rebirth of Hebrew stands as one of the most extraordinary cultural restorations in world history.

The hackers’ declaration that Hebrew will soon disappear reflects an ancient hostility toward Israel itself. Scripture records the same ambition among Israel’s enemies thousands of years ago.

Psalm 83:4 declares their objective plainly: “Come, let us wipe them out as a nation so that the name of Israel will be remembered no more.”

The digital attack against Israel’s linguistic institution echoes that same impulse. Enemies of Israel continue attempting to erase the nation’s identity, culture and language.

Persia in Biblical Prophecy

Biblical prophecy also identifies Persia, modern-day Iran, as a central player in future conflict involving Israel. Ezekiel 38 lists Persia among the nations that will rise against the Jewish state in the last days. Iran’s growing aggression toward Israel, now extending into cyberspace, aligns with the trajectory described in Scripture.

The battlefield continues to expand. Israel faces missiles from terrorist organizations, political hostility from international bodies and now massive cyberattacks aimed at destabilizing the nation’s infrastructure and identity.

Jerusalem at the Center of Global Conflict

The Bible declares that this pressure will not diminish. Zechariah 12:3 states that Jerusalem will become “a heavy stone for all peoples” and that nations will gather against it.

Events unfolding today reveal that gathering hostility is already taking shape.

Attempts to silence Hebrew, cripple Israel’s economy and intimidate its leadership mark another phase in the long struggle surrounding the Jewish state. Scripture leaves no doubt about where this trajectory leads. Conflict surrounding Israel will intensify until the prophetic events surrounding the last days reach their fulfillment.

Yet the same Scriptures that describe escalating opposition also proclaim Israel’s endurance. The nation that survived exile, persecution and centuries without a homeland continues to stand.

The war against Israel’s language, land and identity continues to expand. Biblical prophecy declares that these pressures will grow stronger as history advances toward its appointed conclusion. The world now watches a conflict Scripture recorded thousands of years ago, one that ultimately points to the culmination of God’s prophetic plan for Israel and the nations.

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.

Watching world events unfold without looking at them through the lens of Scripture leaves the story incomplete. The Bible repeatedly warns that global conflict, shifting alliances and rising hostility toward Israel will mark the final chapters of human history. As tensions intensify in the Middle East, Pastor Greg Laurie says the moment demands careful attention from Christians so that we all understand what the prophets wrote thousands of years ago.

A Foreshadowing of Biblical Prophecy

Laurie said the current conflicts surrounding Israel reflect patterns clearly described in biblical prophecy. While he does not say the full prophetic scenario has arrived, he states that the developments unfolding today are moving the world in that direction.

“What we’re looking at right now over in the Middle East is that a fulfillment of what the Bible predicted,” Laurie said. “I would classify it as a foreshadowing, not necessarily a complete fulfillment. In other words, it’s a step in that direction.”

Islam’s End Times Vision

Laurie pointed to a striking image circulating online depicting the Islamic messianic figure known as the Mahdi entering a burning gate surrounded by soldiers. The image was accompanied by the message: “In the name of the Mahdi the battle begins.”

Christian theology includes eschatology, the study of end times events. Islam also has its own vision of the end of days centered on the Mahdi, a redeemer figure believed by many Muslims to lead a global struggle before the final judgment.

Laurie said the symbolism in the image is sobering. The burning gate may represent Jerusalem and the soldiers surrounding the figure appear to be modern fighters who see themselves as participants in a prophetic battle.

The fire raining down from above could represent divine judgment or missiles being launched toward Israel.

The Iranian Regime and the Threat to Israel

Laurie emphasized that the Iranian people are not the same as the ruling regime that controls the country today. Persia was once a prosperous nation with strong relationships with the United States.

Islamic leaders seized power and imposed strict Sharia law across the country. Despite that repression, many Iranians are turning to Christianity.

“We hear wonderful reports of Persian people, of Iranian people coming to put their faith in Jesus Christ,” Laurie said.

The regime itself continues to openly threaten Israel and the United States, referring to America as “the Great Satan” and Israel as “the Little Satan.”

Laurie recently spoke with House Speaker Mike Johnson about Iran’s role in global terrorism. Johnson said Iran sits at the center of many of the world’s most dangerous conflicts.

“If you were to cut the head off a snake it would be Iran,” Johnson said.

Russia, Iran and the Ezekiel Prophecy

One of the most significant developments today is the growing alliance between Russia and Iran. Iran has supplied Russia with drones and ballistic missiles used in the war in Ukraine and the two nations are increasingly aligned militarily.

Laurie said this partnership mirrors the prophecy recorded in the Book of Ezekiel.

In Ezekiel’s vision of a future invasion against Israel, Persia marches alongside Magog. Persia is modern Iran and Magog has long been associated with Russia.

“Iran and Russia weren’t always allies,” Laurie said. “But now they are. In fact, Ezekiel told us this would happen.”

The alignment of these nations reflects exactly what Scripture described thousands of years ago.

A Sign of the Times

Laurie said the current moment should awaken Christians to the times in which they are living. The world is moving closer to the events the Bible describes and believers must remain spiritually alert.

At the same time, Laurie emphasized that prophecy should produce hope, not fear.

Jesus gave clear instructions about how believers should respond when prophetic signs begin to appear.

“When you see these things begin to happen, look up for your redemption is drawing near,” Laurie said.

“He did not say freak out,” he added. “He said look up.”

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.

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A global struggle over food may be approaching, according to Katie Souza, who is warning Christians that the time to prepare is running out.

In the second installment of her “Food Wars” teaching series, Souza said believers should take prophetic warnings seriously and begin preparing both spiritually and practically for what she believes is coming.

“We cannot delay anymore,” Souza said. “Please heed the warning and get ready. We’re already in that place where the hour is now late.”

She said food and water will become some of the most valuable commodities on earth as shortages increase.

“There will be a war for food,” she said. “Food will become the most valuable commodity in the earth, food and water.”

Souza Says Multiple Prophetic Voices Are Warning of Crisis

Souza said she is not the only voice warning about an approaching crisis. She pointed to several prophetic leaders who have issued similar cautions.

“There has been numerous prophets,” she said. “It’s not just me.”

While she said the exact timeline is uncertain, she noted that some prophetic voices are pointing toward the end of the decade.

“A lot of the prophetic voices are saying 2029, 2030, something is coming upon the earth that we can’t just fast and pray our way out of,” Souza said.

She argued that prayer alone will not be enough.

“We have to fast, pray and prepare,” she said.

Preparing Both Spiritually and Practically

Souza said many believers have already begun preparing by growing food or raising animals, but she believes a large portion of the church has ignored the warnings.

“There’s still a huge percentage of the church, the body of Christ, that have not taken action,” she said.

She encouraged Christians to begin producing their own food where possible, whether through gardening, raising livestock or other means.

Souza said those who prepare could not only feed their families but also help others.

“You can not only feed your family but any leftover food that you might have could be worth major bucks,” she said.

She also pointed to the biblical story of Joseph storing grain in Egypt as an example of preparation during times of famine.

“He spent seven years preparing,” Souza said. “We’re running out of time. The hour is now late.”

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Biblical Examples of Famine and Provision

Souza repeatedly referenced biblical accounts to support her warning.

She pointed to the story of Gideon, where enemy armies destroyed crops and stole food, leaving the Israelites impoverished and hiding in caves.

“That was definitely a food war,” she said.

She also referenced the famine described in 2 Kings, where conditions became so desperate that people resorted to cannibalism.

“I’m not saying this to try to scare anyone,” Souza said. “But when I asked the Lord how severe the famine could get, He gave me these scriptures.”

At the same time, Souza said the Bible also shows that God can overturn famine suddenly.

She cited the story of the prophet Elisha predicting that food prices in Samaria would drop dramatically in a single day.

“An open heaven will quash a famine,” she said.

The Role of an ‘Open Heaven’

A central theme of Souza’s message was what she calls the concept of an “open heaven,” which she described as a spiritual condition that allows divine provision to flow.

She said idolatry can lead to a “closed heaven” that results in famine.

“There was a lot of idolatry,” Souza said while discussing the time of Elijah. “And when we have idolatry in our hearts and in our life it can cause the heavens to close down and a famine to come upon the land.”

She argued that modern idols can include money, possessions, social media or even food itself.

“What have you made into an idol in your life?” she asked.

Souza said believers should focus on worship and gratitude as a way to cultivate spiritual openness.

“You enter into his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise,” she said.

A Model for Provision

Souza pointed to Jesus feeding the 5,000 as the biblical model for surviving scarcity.

She highlighted three steps she believes are key.

First, she said believers must recognize heaven as the ultimate source of provision.

“He looked up to heaven,” she said of Jesus in the story.

Second, she said gratitude and praise create the conditions for miracles.

“The way we open the gates and the windows in heaven is through thanksgiving and praise,” Souza said.

Third, she emphasized generosity even in times of scarcity.

“You’ve got to keep on giving,” she said. “You can’t be afraid. You can’t be selfish.”

Souza said that according to the biblical account, the crowd not only ate but had food left over.

“They ended up with more food than they started with,” she said.

A Call to Act Now

Souza concluded that Christians must take the warning seriously and begin preparing before shortages arrive.

She said waiting until a crisis begins will be too late.

“You shouldn’t be practicing it when there’s no food,” she said. “You need to start practicing it now.”

For Souza, the message is ultimately about readiness.

“We need to prepare in the spirit and in the natural,” she said. “That’s what this series is about.”

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.