A Difficult Conversation for Believers

For many Christians, conversations about fallen angels, hybrids and demonic entities walking among us sound too strange to take seriously. These subjects are often dismissed as sensational or speculative but author and researcher L.A. Marzulli argues that these phenomena are not science fiction but deeply biblical.

In a recent appearance on the Ninjas Are Butterflies podcast, Marzulli discussed how Satan is forming an end-times army that can “pass for humans” and warned believers not to ignore the spiritual reality unfolding around them. “The hybrids can pass now for humans,” he said. “How do we know this? Al Matthews talks about it. Other people have talked about it. In our film we sit down with four abductees … [one] had this encounter with this woman who’s a hybrid.”

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While this topic may make many uncomfortable, Marzulli insists it aligns with the biblical narrative and has eternal implications. “Some of you people watching this are going, you know, that’s just really too weird,” he said. “What does this have to do with salvation? Because it has everything to do with salvation.”

“The Eyes Are the Window to the Soul”

Marzulli’s claim is rooted in his research into alien abductions, cryptid sightings and ancient hybridization. He believes that fallen angels, just as in Genesis 6, are once again manipulating human DNA. “They can pass except for the eyes,” he explained. “She wears these dark glasses. Why? Because the eyes are the window to the soul. And these entities have no soul.”

These soulless hybrids, according to Marzulli, are spiritually dead beings, “reptilian,” “yellow,” and “black” in their true form, attempting to blend in with humanity. They are, he says, evidence of a supernatural deception foretold in Scripture.

The Biblical Framework

Marzulli draws from Daniel 2:43, which says, “Their seed will mingle with the seed of men, but they will not cleave to them.” He interprets this as a prophecy of hybridization in the last days, a return of the ancient corruption that provoked the Flood.

“We know from Daniel 2:43, their seed will mingle with the seed of men, but they will not cleave to them,” he said. “So, there it is. That’s what’s happening right now.”

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He also cites Revelation, where the “beasts of the earth” are unleashed in the tribulation. “They’re not hamsters and giraffes,” Marzulli said. “These are the beasts of the earth. Since 1966, Sasquatch sightings are through the roof. He’s breeding an army.”

To him, these sightings of Bigfoot and other cryptids are not random but evidence of demonic entities manifesting in physical form.

Israel and the Prophetic Time Clock

Marzulli connects this modern supernatural escalation to the rebirth of Israel in 1948. Quoting Amos 9:14–15, he says this event triggered the prophetic countdown and alerted Satan that his time is short.

“May 14th, 1948, Amos 9:14 and 15. For all you anti-Israelites out there, these are the Jews,” Marzulli said. “They are the prophetic time clock which everything starts and spins around. And this is why all this is happening.”

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He points out that the UFO and abduction phenomena began shortly after Israel’s rebirth, Roswell in 1947, arguing that this timing is no coincidence.

The Coming Great Deception

Marzulli warns that the world is being conditioned to embrace the ultimate lie, that humanity was created by extraterrestrial beings. “That’s the coming great deception,” he said. “We were seated here by an advanced race of extraterrestrials … now at this critical juncture in human history, they are back to usher mankind into a golden age.”

He calls this “the long game” of Satan, an elaborate plan to counterfeit creation and lead humanity away from God. “Stuff is being cooked up in hell’s kitchen,” Marzulli said. “The enemy, the dragon, knows his time is short.”

Confronting a Biblical Reality

Marzulli’s message challenges modern believers to face the uncomfortable truth that spiritual warfare is not abstract. The manipulation of flesh and spirit has always been part of Satan’s strategy from Eden to Revelation. The difference today, Marzulli suggests, is that the deception now wears a human face.

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Even if Christians differ on interpretations, Scripture repeatedly warns that deception in the last days will be so persuasive that even the elect could be led astray. In that light, Marzulli’s theories are not mere speculation but a wake-up call.

“Maybe what was foretold is unfolding even as we speak,” he said. “It’s there. Wake up. It’s happening.”

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.

After more than 20 years Mel Gibson is returning to the story that shook the world. His long-awaited sequel to The Passion of the Christ, titled The Resurrection of the Christ, is officially moving forward but not without controversy.

According to the Daily Mail, the director has chosen to recast both Jesus and Mary Magdalene for the upcoming film, a move that has “sparked outrage from fans.”

In the original 2004 masterpiece Jim Caviezel’s portrayal of Christ left an unforgettable mark on audiences and has since become synonymous with the image of Jesus on film. Italian actress Monica Bellucci originally portrayed Mary Magdalene, delivering a performance that became one of her most recognized dramatic roles.

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This time Finnish actor Jaakko Ohtonen will step into the role of Jesus while Cuban actress Mariela Garriga will portray Mary Magdalene. A source told Variety, “It made sense to recast the whole film. They would have had to do all this CGI stuff, all this digital stuff, de-aging and all that, that would have been very costly.”

The decision, while practical from a production standpoint, has left many viewers disappointed. For two decades Caviezel’s depiction of Jesus has defined the role for countless believers and moviegoers. He was more than an actor in a biblical drama. He embodied a spiritual connection to the story of Christ’s suffering making it deeply personal for fans.

Caviezel, now 57, has previously expressed his desire to return. As The Daily Mail noted, he recently shared on a podcast that he first learned of the sequel in 2013 and that he hoped to “really stay in this moment” if given the chance to portray Christ again. “I want to enjoy this one more than I did the other one,” he said.

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Despite Caviezel’s enthusiasm the passage of time appears to have dictated the casting choices. Mel Gibson, 69, told The Joe Rogan Experience earlier this year that the upcoming film will be “very ambitious,” adding, “I think in order to really tell the story properly you have to start with the fall of the angels. You need to go to hell. You need to go to Sheol.”

Those words have fueled both excitement and concern. The scale of Gibson’s vision seems vast and cosmic, but with such ambition comes risk. Fans will remember that the original Passion succeeded not because of creative spectacle but because it stayed grounded in Scripture and the raw humanity of Christ’s sacrifice.

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Gibson admitted the project will not be easy. “It’s not going to be easy and it’s going to require a lot of planning and I’m not wholly sure I can pull it off,” he said. “To tell you the truth it’s super ambitious. But I’ll take a crack at it because that’s what you’ve got to do right, walk up to the plate?”

The first part of The Resurrection of the Christ is set to premiere on Good Friday, Mar. 26, 2027 followed by part two on Ascension Day, May 6, 2027.

Whether audiences embrace Ohtonen in the role remains to be seen. But beyond casting choices the heart of the matter lies in Gibson’s handling of the story itself. Caviezel’s legacy as Jesus may be impossible to replicate, but what truly matters is that Gibson continues to portray the Son of God faithfully without bending to cinematic impulse or emotional excess.

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In the end fans may forgive a new face. What they cannot afford to lose is a film that drifts from the power and truth of the Gospel that made the first Passion so enduring.

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.

A mosquito-borne virus that swept through southern China just months ago has now arrived in the United States. What was once a faraway health story has become a domestic reality, and it’s sparking deeper questions—not just about public health, but about the spiritual state of the world.

According to NBC News, “The state Department of Health said Tuesday that the virus, which has been spreading in China and elsewhere, was identified in a person living in Nassau County on Long Island.” It marks the first locally acquired case of chikungunya in New York and the first in the United States in six years.

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Officials said the person began showing symptoms in August after traveling within the region but had not left the country. “The virus has not been detected in local mosquito pools and there is no evidence of ongoing transmission,” the report added. While the risk of further spread is considered low as cooler weather sets in, the reality remains: a disease that flourished overseas has now reached America’s shores.

From China’s Crisis to New York’s Case

When the chikungunya virus began racing through southern China this past summer, Charisma Media reported on the scale of the outbreak. Tens of thousands were affected across Guangdong Province as the virus spread “in a way it never has before.” The illness—known for fever, rashes, and agonizing joint pain—was propelled by record-breaking humidity, heavy rains, and rising temperatures that created perfect breeding grounds for mosquitoes.

China’s response was massive and intrusive. Entire communities were ordered to eliminate standing water or face fines up to $1,400 and even electricity shutoffs. Drones sprayed insecticide across cities, soldiers were deployed to hunt mosquito nests, and pharmacies were instructed to track anyone buying medicine for fever or rash. Residents reported home inspections without consent and increased surveillance “in the name of public health.”

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At the time, many dismissed the situation as uniquely Chinese, another foreign crisis unlikely to affect us here. But now, the same virus has appeared on Long Island. That should make us pause.

What This Moment Might Be Telling Us

Throughout Scripture, pestilence is more than a biological event; it is often a spiritual wake-up call. Jesus warned that “pestilences will appear in various places” before His return. Diseases that once stayed confined to the tropics are now traveling across continents, showing up in places where they were never seen before.

We are also watching the same patterns repeat that Charisma Media warned about months ago:

• Environmental extremes fueling outbreaks as “creation groans” under the weight of sin
• Governments expanding control, sometimes far beyond what citizens are comfortable with
• Fear becoming a weapon, pushing people to trade liberty for the illusion of safety
• Economic and social disruption, where daily life bends under pressure from crisis after crisis

None of this should cause panic, but it should cause reflection. If one small virus can shake nations, what does that say about how fragile our systems really are?

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The Real Antidote

Health officials say the current risk of transmission in New York is “very low,” and that is good news. But the deeper issue is not the mosquito; it is the fear and fragility that these events reveal. The truth is, we are seeing a world more interconnected, more vulnerable, and more anxious than ever before.

We cannot always control the spread of disease, but we can control the condition of our hearts. The Bible reminds us that “God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind.” Those words matter more than ever.

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Instead of being consumed by fear or frustration, we can respond with faith and wisdom, remaining alert, discerning the times, and sharing hope with those around us. In moments like these, when the world feels unstable, the only true refuge is found in Jesus Christ.

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.

There was a time when technology promised to elevate humanity to connect us, enlighten us and improve our daily lives. But look around today and ask yourself honestly: is that what’s happening? Instead of drawing us closer to truth, virtue and one another, we seem to be running headlong toward moral collapse in the name of “progress.”

The latest example of this came when OpenAI announced that beginning in December, verified adult users will be allowed to access mature content including erotica through ChatGPT.

As reported by Reuters, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman defended this decision as part of a “treat adult users like adults” principle, saying it’s time to loosen restrictions that made ChatGPT “less useful and enjoyable.” The justification sounds benign enough, maybe even reasonable to the average listener, but beneath that corporate phrasing lies something deeply troubling. We are watching the normalization of pornography and sexual immorality wrapped in the language of “choice” and “freedom.”

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We’ve been told for decades that pornography is “harmless,” that it’s just entertainment for consenting adults. Yet look at what it has done to society. Families are breaking apart. Marriages are crumbling under the weight of lust and addiction. Young people are losing their ability to form meaningful relationships because fantasy has replaced reality. And now we’re told artificial intelligence should play a role in this degradation, programmed not to elevate virtue or truth but to indulge our lowest appetites.

God’s Word has never been unclear on this. Sexual sin has always been a destroyer of nations, families and souls. It’s not prudish to say that; it’s wisdom. Scripture warns us to “flee from sexual immorality” because it corrupts not just the body but the spirit. Yet here we are, building digital temples to it. The more humanity tries to normalize what God calls unholy, the further we fall from His design for love and intimacy, real love rooted in commitment, sacrifice and covenant.

We’re not just talking about adults here either. The argument that this is “for verified users” is a hollow shield. Anyone who has lived in the real world knows that when it comes to the internet, walls like these are paper thin. Children today are growing up with smartphones in their hands and access to the darkest corners of human depravity before they can even spell “conscience.” Parents are losing the battle because Big Tech keeps moving the goalposts, always claiming to protect us while profiting from our weaknesses.

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And that brings me to another concern: this obsession with verification. OpenAI says the mature content will be limited to verified adults. But to be verified, you must submit personal information, proof of your age, your identity, your digital footprint. We’re being conditioned to hand over more and more of our privacy to faceless corporations all in the name of “safety” and “responsibility.” Does anyone really believe this ends well?

Every time we submit to another layer of surveillance, another demand for digital proof, we inch closer to a world where you must be “verified” to participate in society at all. Buy groceries, pay bills, travel, access healthcare, all of it tied to your identity, your compliance, your data. It doesn’t take a prophet to see where that’s heading. The Bible warns us of a time when no one can buy or sell unless they have the mark of the Beast. You can call it symbolism if you like, but the technology to make it reality is already here and it’s being sold to us as convenience.

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We are trading holiness for hedonism, truth for tolerance, freedom for control. And it’s happening so gradually, so subtly that most people don’t even realize it. We’ve become numb to sin because it’s now packaged as innovation.

We must wake up. This isn’t about being anti-technology; it’s about being pro-truth. It’s about remembering that our souls are not for sale to algorithms. We cannot let the digital world redefine morality, intimacy or what it means to be human. The line between flesh and machine is blurring, and if we don’t stand firm in righteousness, we’ll soon forget what it means to bear the image of God at all.

But there is still hope, because there is still Jesus Christ. The same Lord who forgave the woman caught in adultery, who healed the broken and restored the lost, is the only One who can cleanse the sickness in our souls. The world offers counterfeits of love and intimacy, but Christ offers the real thing—love that redeems, forgives and transforms. He alone can free us from the grip of addiction, loneliness and deception.

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We don’t have to follow the world into its darkness. We can turn back to the Light of the world and find peace in His truth. Jesus offers not another digital escape but eternal life, freedom and restoration. The path out of this chaos begins with repentance and ends with redemption. The world may be building systems that lead to bondage, but Jesus is still the answer, the Savior who breaks every chain.

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.

Jesus didn’t come to make life easier; He came to make it meaningful. His teachings flipped cultural norms upside down, challenging everything from how we handle money to how we treat our enemies. The Sermon on the Mount remains one of the most radical and heart-transforming messages in history. It’s not about religious performance or outward perfection but about living with a heart that mirrors the Father’s love, generosity and humility.

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Rabbi Kirt Schneider, teaching from the shores of the Sea of Galilee where Jesus first preached these truths, reminds us that these “radical rules” of the Kingdom are not about rules at all but about relationship. “Yeshua gave us principles as to how we should walk if we want to live according to the light and the Spirit of the Kingdom of Heaven,” Schneider said. In his latest message he broke down eight life-changing truths that define what it means to live like Jesus.

1. Give Generously Without Expecting Anything in Return

Jesus said, “Give to him who asks of you.” Rabbi Schneider explained that this doesn’t mean living without boundaries but cultivating a spirit of generosity that reflects God’s heart. He reminds believers that giving isn’t just about money but about our attitude toward people.

“I think the concept that Yeshua’s teaching here that we need to take seriously and take to heart is that we need to be generous to people,” Schneider said. “We should live as generous people.”

2. Love Your Enemies and Pray for Them

This command might be the most radical of all. Jesus calls us to love even those who mistreat us. Schneider said this kind of love makes us children of our Heavenly Father who “causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good.”

“Be a giving person. Be a generous person,” Schneider said. “Love not just your friends but love your enemies.”

3. Live Big: Take Out the Decimal Point

In a vision, Schneider heard an angel sing the phrase “Take out the decimal point.” He understood it as a divine challenge to stop thinking small in love, generosity and faith. “Give big. Love big. Live big. Believe big,” he said, explaining that we serve a God of abundance, not limitation.

“What he was conveying to me was, listen, give big. Love big. Live big. Believe big. Lead a big life because God is big.”

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4. Do Good in Secret, Not for Show

Jesus warned against practicing righteousness to be seen by others. Schneider used this example to call out religious showmanship, people who “sound the trumpet” when they give or pray so others will notice.

“If you do something to benefit somebody financially or if you pray, don’t go in the streets so you can look righteous,” Schneider said. “Do it in secret. Don’t tell people about it.”

5. Pray with Sincerity, Not for Attention

Jesus told His followers to pray in secret focusing on connecting with the Father, not impressing others. Schneider pointed out that many people pray publicly to appear spiritual, forgetting that prayer is meant for God’s ears alone.

“Sometimes people are praying and their focus is not on reaching out and connecting with God,” Schneider said. “They’re not really praying to God. They’re praying to the people around them.”

6. Pursue Perfection Through Love and Humility

When Jesus said, “Be perfect as your Heavenly Father is perfect,” He wasn’t demanding flawlessness but calling believers to rise above natural reactions. Schneider explained that this means treating people with grace even when they don’t deserve it.

“It’s easy to treat people according to how they treat us,” he said. “Jesus said I’m causing you to rise above it and to live in such a way that your goodness is coming out upon the good and the bad alike.”

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7. Stay Rooted in God’s Word

During one of his encounters with an angel Schneider said the messenger placed a green-covered Bible beside him, symbolizing spiritual growth through Scripture. The message was simple: stay grounded in the Word; it’s life-giving and keeps us aligned with God’s will.

“The angel was telling me, ‘Stay in God’s Word,’” Schneider said. “‘It’ll keep you moving forward. It will keep you on the right path.’”

8. Avoid Spiritual Pride and Hypocrisy

Jesus condemned hypocrisy, doing good to be seen rather than to serve. Schneider shared how easily believers can fall into this trap, warning that real spirituality is measured by humility, not visibility.

“Let’s not try to impress others,” Schneider said. “Let’s let our walk be done with God no matter what other people think of us.”

Living the Radical Life

Rabbi Schneider’s reminder is simple but piercing: following Jesus isn’t about comfort; it’s about character. Living out these radical rules means choosing love over revenge, humility over attention and generosity over self-protection.

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When we live this way we become reflections of our Father’s heart in a world starving for authenticity. As Schneider concluded, “If we humble ourselves before God, He’s gonna reward us. He’s a rewarder of those that diligently seek Him and He draws near to the humble.”

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.

It’s one of those headlines that makes you read it twice to be sure you saw it right: the Vatican Apostolic Library, one of the most sacred centers of Christian learning, now provides a prayer room for Muslim visitors.

Rev. Giacomo Cardinali, Vice Prefect of the library, told La Repubblica, “Of course, some Muslim scholars have asked us for a room with a carpet for praying and we have given it to them.”

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At first glance, it sounds like courtesy. But the Bible tells a different story. “You shall have no other gods before Me” (Ex. 20:3). God is a jealous God who commands His people to tear down altars to false gods, not make room for them.

Background of the Decision

The interview, first reported by La Repubblica and later highlighted by Novus Ordo Watch, confirmed that Muslim visitors to the Vatican Library requested a space to pray, and the request was granted. The library, which houses centuries-old manuscripts including ancient Qurans, now accommodates Islamic prayer within its walls.

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This development comes at a time when the Vatican has restricted traditional Latin Mass celebrations while simultaneously expanding interfaith gestures. This contrast represents a troubling shift away from biblical separation and toward religious compromise.

Trading Conviction for Convenience

It’s troubling that a place dedicated to preserving Christian truth would facilitate worship to a god who denies Christ. Islam rejects that Jesus is the Son of God, yet the Vatican is making space for those prayers inside its walls.

Scripture warns, “What fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness?” (2 Cor. 6:14). The Church is called to love its neighbor, but love does not mean compromise.

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God’s Word is clear. When Israel tolerated idols, judgment followed. The Lord said, “You shall destroy their altars, break their sacred pillars, and cut down their wooden images” (Ex. 34:13). He never told His people to share His house with other gods.

A Call Back to Holiness

This isn’t about denying kindness. It’s about keeping the sacred sacred. The Church should welcome people, not false worship. Holiness requires separation from what denies the truth of Jesus Christ.

God said, “My glory I will not give to another, nor My praise to carved images” (Isa. 42:8). The Church must remember that hospitality should never come at the expense of obedience.

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There is only one name by which we are saved, and His name is Jesus Christ.

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.

Just days after the Oct. 7 anniversary of Hamas’ massacre, IDF soldier Chaim Malespin joined CBN News host Raj Nair to give a front-line update from Gaza and reflect on the war’s prophetic weight.
The interview, recorded shortly after the anniversary and released Oct. 10, captured the mood of both anticipation and skepticism within Israel’s ranks as the nation awaited the possible release of remaining hostages.

“Gregorian calendar says Oct. 7, but on the lunar calendar we still haven’t reached Simra—the eighth day, the end of our Tabernacle season,” Malespin said. “That was the day we were massacred and our brothers and sisters were taken hostage.”

He explained that the Hebrew date of Shemini Atzeret, the final day of Tabernacles, falls this week, making the timing spiritually charged for Israelis still mourning and hoping.

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Troop Movements and Lingering Threats

Malespin confirmed that while some IDF units have rotated out of Gaza, about half remain deployed.
He cautioned that the situation is far from over, warning of active threats from southern Lebanon, Syria, Judea and Samaria, and Yemen.

“We’re not politicians. We have to keep our eyes open,” he said. “There’s a lot of trickiness in this neighborhood, and we don’t believe Hamas really wants to disarm.”

Skepticism About Hamas’ Intentions

Malespin expressed deep doubt that Hamas will keep any peace deal, recalling interviews with militants who swore they would never stop killing Jews.

“They said, ‘As long as there’s blood in my body, I will be killing Jews,’” he told Nair.
“They think if they put on a suit and a button-up shirt, the West will believe they’ve become statesmen.”

He warned that Hamas could rebrand itself politically or rebuild through tunnels once reconstruction begins.

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Inside the IDF Tunnel Unit

Malespin serves in Yahalom, Israel’s elite combat engineering corps, which specializes in detecting and destroying terror tunnels.
He compared their work to America’s “tunnel rats” in Vietnam.

“It’s very dangerous,” he said. “We’ve been developing strategies for 20 years to locate, map, and destroy tunnels. We can’t allow them to be reused by Hezbollah or anyone else.”

He described the broader conflict as a “seven-front war” involving Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, Islamic Jihad, Iran and other proxies, yet believes Israel is approaching victory.

“Israel has done the impossible again,” Malespin said. “We’re really at the finish line of this marathon.”

Prophetic Parallels and the Hope of Return

Malespin drew connections between current events and the Book of Nehemiah, where captives return to celebrate Tabernacles.

“In Nehemiah 8:17, the captives return and celebrate with great joy,” he said.
“Could it happen again—that the hostages return and celebrate on the same day they were taken? It would be phenomenal.”

He said Israelis are clinging to faith that even after two years of grief, God can bring restoration and joy.

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Warning Against a Palestinian State

Malespin also warned that creating a Palestinian state in Judea and Samaria would endanger Israel’s capital.

“It would surround Jerusalem like a Pac-Man eating the city,” he said. “People perish for lack of knowledge. They don’t understand what that would look like.”

He urged international observers to recognize the geographic and spiritual reality Israel faces.

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A Call to Prayer

Malespin closed the interview by thanking Christians and global supporters for standing with Israel through prayer.

“It’s not over till it’s over,” he said. “Keep us in prayer for full and complete victory. Notice how all the chants against Israel are silent now—because the world sees that victory is happening for Israel. God bless you and happy Tabernacles.”

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.

A prophecy that once seemed unthinkable is now capturing national attention. Oklahoma pastor Brandon Biggs, who accurately described the attempt on President Donald Trump’s life months before it happened, is warning of something far greater: a catastrophic earthquake that could split the heart of America wide open.

Biggs says the vision came to him in 2024. In it, God showed him a “ten-magnitude” earthquake along the New Madrid fault line which runs through Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky and Illinois. He claims the event would unfold three days after world leaders attempt to divide Jerusalem through a two-state peace deal.

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“The Lord told me… You will see a three-day window. That’s the time for people to flee,” Biggs said in a video. He described scenes of devastation so severe that it left the land unrecognizable. Entire neighborhoods were reduced to rubble and houses “fell to their foundations.”

Biggs went on to describe a chain reaction of destruction. A powerful aftershock rippled through the southern states, hitting areas from Texarkana, Texas to Oklahoma. Bridges collapsed, roads split and nothing moved on land. “They were not able to bring in supply trucks from east to west,” he said.

In the vision he saw military helicopters flying low to deliver aid to survivors. “They were flying so low that they were shaking the houses,” Biggs recalled. He said that all supplies had to come through the Mississippi River because every bridge had been destroyed. “It was so bad, I remember it lasted for months,” he said.

The Warning and Its Biblical Connection

Now, as President Trump has finalized a peace plan between Israel and Hamas after the release of the remaining hostages from Gaza, Biggs’ words are being revisited. During his speech before Israel’s parliament Trump said, “You’ve won. Now it is time to translate these victories against terrorists on the battlefield into the ultimate prize of peace and prosperity for the entire Middle East.”

Whether this prophecy will come to pass is something no one can know for sure but to outright dismiss it would be unwise. Scripture calls believers to “test the spirits to see whether they are from God” (1 John 4:1), not to scoff at prophecy but to weigh it in prayer and through the Word of God.

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Earthquakes have long been seen as signs of divine movement and warning. Jesus said in Matthew 24:7 that in the last days “there will be famines and earthquakes in various places,” calling these “the beginning of birth pains.” Such events are meant to stir hearts toward repentance, preparation and spiritual alertness.

The timing of Biggs’ warning is also striking given its connection to the division of Jerusalem. The Bible is clear that God gave the Land of Israel including Jerusalem to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob as an everlasting covenant. In Genesis 17 the Lord told Abraham, “The whole land of Canaan, where you now reside as a foreigner, I will give as an everlasting possession to you and your descendants after you.”

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Throughout Scripture dividing what God has set apart always carries consequences. Joel 3:2 warns that judgment comes upon those who “divide up My land.”

Bob Jones and the Vision of a Great Shaking

Long before recent prophetic warnings began circulating, the late prophetic voice Bob Jones shared a sobering vision that echoes what others are now describing. In his vision, Jones saw a massive earthquake along the New Madrid Fault line, one so devastating that it would alter the landscape of the United States.

According to Jones, a mighty angel has been holding this fault line together, preventing catastrophe until an appointed time. When that restraint is lifted, he said, the shaking will be unlike anything the nation has ever known.

“There will be an enormous earthquake somewhere along the New Madrid Fault line,” Jones once said. “Six great cities will be destroyed. Among them are Chicago, Morgan City, St. Louis and Memphis.”

Jones described the destruction in vivid, geographical detail. He said Memphis would become a lake, and that the Mississippi River would widen to 35 miles when the disaster was over. The quake’s reach, he warned, would extend far beyond the fault line itself, with tremors felt all the way to Charlotte, North Carolina. He also said water from the Great Lakes would flow south into the Mississippi River and then into the Gulf of Mexico, dramatically reshaping the heart of America.

If such a shaking were to occur, it would fulfill not only Jones’ decades-old vision but also confirm warnings given by other prophetic voices since his passing.

Faith, Wisdom and Preparedness

So where does that leave us today? Somewhere with both faith and wisdom. We do not panic or sensationalize but neither do we ignore when a watchman sounds the alarm. We are called to discern the times, to pray over prophetic warnings and to let them draw us closer to the Lord, not deeper into fear.

Preparing for natural disasters like earthquakes, floods or storms is simply wisdom. Proverbs 22:3 reminds us that “the prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.” Preparation both spiritual and practical is a biblical virtue.

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Whether this earthquake comes or not the greater shaking has already begun, one of hearts, nations and faith. The Church’s task is the same as it has always been: to preach the gospel, to make disciples and to remain steadfast as the world trembles.

The time to pray, discern and prepare is now, not in fear but in faith.

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.

A man desecrated the altar at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City by urinating on it during a Friday morning Holy Mass as hundreds of horrified tourists and worshipers looked on, according to local reports.

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The unidentified man climbed the steps of the Altar of Confession, the sacred place where the pope himself often celebrates Mass, and dropped his pants before committing the vile act. Authorities swiftly intervened, pulling him away from the altar as shocked onlookers filmed the scene.

According to Corriere della Sera, the man briefly exposed himself before police escorted him from the basilica. The Vatican has not released an official statement and it remains unclear if the suspect was charged or arrested.

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Pope Leo XIV was reportedly “shocked” when he learned of the desecration. The Altar of Confession, located beneath Michelangelo’s majestic dome, is considered one of the most sacred spaces in the Catholic faith and symbolizes the unity between heaven and earth.

This latest incident marks yet another attack on one of the world’s holiest sites. In February a man climbed onto the same altar and destroyed six candelabras. In June 2023 a nude Polish man leapt onto the altar with the words “Save children of Ukraine” scrawled on his back. After that incident the Vatican performed a penitential rite to cleanse the holy ground.

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But what happened inside St. Peter’s is not an isolated act. Attacks on houses of worship are becoming increasingly common around the world. Even the Associated Press acknowledged the trend, reporting:

A worldwide problem: In various forms, attacks on houses of worship have occurred through history. At present, attacks on individual houses of worship in places like the United States and Western Europe tend to draw the international spotlight more than attacks that are part of broader ongoing conflicts such as Christian churches burned by Islamic militants in parts of Africa.

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Events like this should not come as a surprise to Christians. Scripture tells us that lawlessness will grow as the world drifts further from God. Yet even as these acts of desecration multiply, we are called to stand firm in prayer, asking the Lord to intervene, to convict those who commit such offenses and to preach the Gospel with boldness and love until His return.

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.

Filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza recently joined Glenn Beck to discuss his new documentary based off of Jonathan Cahn’s New York Times best-selling book, The Dragon’s Prophecy, which ties the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel to biblical prophecy, history and archaeology.

The film opens with real footage captured by Hamas terrorists as they invaded Israeli communities, offering a raw and unsettling look at the brutality of that day.

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From there, D’Souza explores the broader spiritual conflict he believes underlies world events, connecting Revelation’s depiction of the dragon and the woman to the modern war against Israel. Beck praised the project as both frightening and eye-opening, noting its depth of historical and spiritual insight.

The documentary dives into the convergence of faith, prophecy and evidence from the ground, weaving together politics and biblical truth in a way that challenges viewers to see the current conflict through a spiritual lens.

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Viewers can expect to learn:

• The biblical meaning of the word Hamas and its prophetic implications
• How the Israel–Hamas conflict reflects the war between God and Satan
• The spiritual significance behind the colors of the Palestinian flag
• New archaeological discoveries affirming the historic accuracy of Scripture
• The role of the red heifer and preparations for the Third Temple in end-times prophecy

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To see the full conversation between Glenn Beck and Dinesh D’Souza, watch the interview in the video above.

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.