In his New York Times best-belling book The Harbinger, author Jonathan Cahn revealed a chilling parallel between ancient Israel’s defiance of God and America’s post-9/11 response. At the center of one of these prophetic signs—the Sixth Harbinger—stood a tree: the sycamore.

Nearly two decades after that warning, another “sycamore” emerged.

This one doesn’t stand tall in the soil—it hums quietly in a lab at Google. It’s the name of their groundbreaking quantum processor: Sycamore.

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The symbolic overlap between the fallen sycamore tree at Ground Zero and Google’s chip bearing the same name may seem coincidental at first glance. But when viewed through a biblical and prophetic lens, this correlation is too striking to ignore.

The Tree That Fell

In The Harbinger, Cahn outlines how the biblical sycamore in Isaiah 9:10—“The sycamores have been cut down”—symbolized God’s judgment upon a defiant Israel. After 9/11, a literal sycamore tree was found fallen at Ground Zero, struck by debris from the collapsing North Tower.

This tree became a public symbol. It was even displayed and honored. Yet its deeper biblical message—a sign of warning, uprooting and impending judgment—was largely missed. Cahn contends that America’s response echoed ancient Israel’s: rebuilding with pride rather than repenting in humility.

The Chip That Rose

Fast forward to 2019, when Google announced its Sycamore quantum chip had achieved what they called “quantum supremacy”—completing a calculation in 200 seconds that would have taken the world’s fastest supercomputer 10,000 years.

The chip marked a radical milestone in technology. Unlike traditional computing, which processes bits as 1s and 0s, quantum computers manipulate qubits, capable of being both at once. This opens the door to enormous power—potentially breaking encryption, supercharging artificial intelligence and simulating physical reality at the molecular level.

Two Sycamores, One Warning?

One symbolizes a fall; the other, a rise. But spiritually, both sycamores may signal the same thing: a prophetic warning of uprooting, pride and judgment.

Here’s how the two compare:

A New Tower of Babel?

Just as the Tower of Babel symbolized man’s defiant reach for divinity without God, quantum computing may be today’s equivalent. With it, humanity can attempt to remake biology, reality and information itself.

But at what cost?

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Quantum computing, if unchecked, could render global encryption useless, unleash AI beyond human control and upend the balance of power worldwide. The chip is named Sycamore—but is it a technological marvel, or a prophetic echo of judgment past?

Whether Google intended the name or not, the spiritual symbolism is there. Just as Cahn warned that the falling of the sycamore was a message to America to repent, the rise of Sycamore in the digital age may be a similar wake-up call.

Will we heed it—or will we, like ancient Israel, declare, “We will rebuild,” and continue deeper into defiance?

As believers, we must not be swept away by the promises of limitless knowledge. Scripture warns that in the last days, knowledge will increase (Dan. 12:4)—but only those rooted in truth will stand.

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In a compelling journey blending archaeology and biblical history, Joel Kramer of Expedition Bible traveled to the Valley of the Kings to revisit a tomb first excavated over 120 years ago by French archaeologist Victor Loret.

“I had the excavation report of a tomb in the Valley of the Kings that was excavated over 120 years ago… I had to actually get it translated into English so that I could read it, and when I read it, I thought, ‘Why isn’t this tomb known? Why isn’t this famous?’” Kramer says.

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The tomb, known as KV35, belonged to Pharaoh Amenhotep II, and according to Kramer, held compelling connections to the biblical Exodus. When Loret entered the tomb in 1898, he already had an indication of its owner: “He found a funerary statuette in front of this tomb with the name Amenhotep II on it.”

Inside the tomb, Loret discovered a mummy believed to be Amenhotep II himself. Kramer recounts Loret’s words: “I lean over the edge advancing a candle—Victory! A dark coffin is there at the bottom.”

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One of the most striking discoveries, however, was the presence of a young boy’s mummy, identified as the king’s son. “The head has been shaved except for one spot on the right temple from which a magnificent lock of black hair emerges,” said Kramer, quoting Loret’s report. This “prince’s lock” is symbolic of royal children, and one funerary statuette bore the name “Webensenu.” Kramer notes: “This was slam-dunk evidence that Webensenu was buried in this tomb, because here we have his organs in this jar inscribed with his name.”

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Scripture offers a startling connection. “Exodus 12 says the Lord struck down all the firstborn in Egypt, including the firstborn of Pharaoh who sat on the throne,” Kramer points out. “We know for certain that Webensenu died before his father because he’s buried in his tomb.”

Additionally, Kramer highlights an eerie alignment with Exodus 9:10, describing festering boils on Egyptians. “…of all the mummies found in the Valley of the Kings, the only one covered with these boil-like sores was the mummy of Amenhotep II.”

While Kramer concedes that nothing is definitive, he challenges skeptics: “I don’t want to make too much of this… but I also don’t want to make too little of it either.”

The rediscovery of Amenhotep II’s tomb offers intriguing clues that may align with the biblical account of the Exodus. As archaeology continues to unearth forgotten details, this ancient burial site could hold answers long buried in the sands of Egypt.

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The White House continues to be a house of praise and worship.

Yesterday, as Dr. Malachi O’Brien reported, the White House Faith Office leaders Paula White-Cain and Jenny Korn found something incredibly powerful in the Treaty Room: an ongoing time of worship to the Lord.

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This truly is amazing & is Grace

— Dr. Malachi – (Dr. Run) (@malachiobrien) April 3, 2025

The Intercessors for America were in the room, praising Jesus by singing none other than “Amazing Grace.” On their Facebook, the group also gave a message of gratitude to the White House Faith Office for “letting us learn, praise and pray with you!”

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As worship echoed through the historic halls, it’s clear that the Spirit of God is being welcomed at the highest levels of government. The presence of intercessors, believers and worshippers within the walls of the White House is more than symbolic—it’s transformative.

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These moments of praise and prayer that have become more common to the Trump administration are not isolated events—they represent a shift in the spiritual atmosphere of Washington, D.C. With worship rising from rooms once used solely for diplomacy and policy, the culture of the White House is being shaped by the presence of God.

Are we on the brink of the next revival in America? Only time will tell. For now, let’s thank the Lord for the continued protection of the Christian faith in our nation.

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L.A. Marzulli is fired up.

Coming to viewers “from an undisclosed location somewhere deep in the heart of the Santa Monica Mountains,” the intrepid host dove into what he called a “groundbreaking discovery” at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem—one that might finally put to rest a centuries-old debate: where exactly was Jesus buried?

“I just absolutely am enamored by this latest find,” Marzulli said in a recent video.

According to a team of Italian researchers from Sapienza University of Rome, recent excavations at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre—long considered by many to be the traditional site of Jesus’ crucifixion and burial—uncovered remains of an ancient garden. The archaeobotanical analysis revealed olive trees and grapevines dating back approximately 2,000 years.

“Let me stop right there,” Marzulli said. “Out of the three sites—the Mount of Olives, the Garden Tomb and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre—in my opinion, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre wins hands down.”

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That conclusion, Marzulli explained, isn’t just about the latest scientific find. It’s also rooted in tradition and local testimony that stretches back to the early centuries of the Church.

“When Helena comes into that area around the year 400… the Temple of Venus is built over the site, and the Temple of Jupiter is built on the Temple Mount. Just think about that. Let that sink in,” he said. “The Romans knew exactly what was going on, and they desecrated both of those holy sites.”

According to Marzulli, the early Christian community knew precisely where the events of Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection took place.

“Helena goes, ‘Well, where was the crucifixion and burial?’ And the locals who were still there—they knew. They knew exactly where it was: right where the Temple of Venus is,” he said. “They deconstruct the Temple of Venus. The rest is history.”

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The archaeological project at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre began in 2022 during renovations. It marks the first major excavation work at the site since the 19th century. The findings appear to affirm the Gospel of John’s account, which describes a garden in the place where Jesus was crucified: “Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden, and in the garden a new sepulcher, wherein was never man yet laid. There they laid Jesus.”

Marzulli emphasized how science and faith are coming together in this moment.

“What I love about the time that we are living in, in modernity, is the fact that science is there… We now have the equipment, we have the scientific knowledge, so we can go into a place like this and look at pollen samples and we can date them back and we can go, ‘Oh wow, look at this.’”

For those who have long favored other sites, such as the Garden Tomb or the Mount of Olives, this may come as a surprise. But for Marzulli, this only strengthens a tradition he already believes is rooted in truth.

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“It goes back to the oral tradition,” he said. “If you want to know something, you go local. If you’re in a town and you want to know something about battle, you ask a local who’s been there—maybe their family’s been there for generations.”

Marzulli believes the Church of the Holy Sepulchre holds a deep spiritual resonance, even if its ornate decor doesn’t reflect Protestant simplicity.

“Am I bedazzled by all the iconography and all the candles and everything? No, no… but I respect the honor that’s being bestowed on the site.”

As more details emerge from the dig, and as new technology allows researchers to piece together the past in fresh ways, Marzulli’s excitement is only growing.

“This discovery provides tangible evidence supporting the biblical narrative of Jesus’s final resting place,” he said. “Pretty cool.”

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In today’s world, people are increasingly turning to the spirit realm for answers. A staggering $2.3 billion is spent on psychics annually, highlighting the deep yearning for spiritual connection. Despite this, many individuals express a desire to hear from God but fail to make it a priority. They often expect God to interrupt their busy lives with clear, obvious messages. Yet, as John and Lisa Bevere emphasize, God typically doesn’t operate this way. Instead of waiting for a dramatic interruption, believers must actively seek Him.

The question is: How can I hear God and not miss a beat of what He’s saying?

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God Still Speaks Today

A common misconception among Christians is that God stopped speaking after the Bible was written. This view, which frequently extends into the belief that God does not perform miracles, signs and wonders, undermines the reality that He is the same yesterday, today and forever, and so can act accordingly.

The Beveres stress that God still communicates with His people. Scriptures like 1 Corinthians 13 and Hebrews 12:25 confirm that God is always speaking—present tense. As Jesus said, man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God, indicating that His communication is ongoing and relevant today.

Learning to Hear God’s Voice

John and Lisa also highlight that learning to hear God’s voice is a process. They reference the story of Samuel, who, as a child, mistook God’s voice for Eli’s. Samuel needed guidance from Eli to recognize that it was the Lord speaking. This example shows that hearing from God requires patience, practice and sometimes a mentor to help guide us in discerning His voice.

The Beveres also note that today’s distractions, such as social media and constant news cycles, often drown out God’s still small voice. In the story of Elijah, God spoke not through the loud, dramatic events like earthquakes and fire but through a gentle whisper. In the same way, believers must cultivate the ability to listen in the midst of life’s noise, making peace a necessary component for hearing God clearly.

“A lot of times people are having a hard time hearing from God because of the earthquake of social media, of the constant news, of constantly being inundated with more than we can process every single day…” Lisa says.

How God Speaks

While Scripture is the primary way God communicates, He also speaks through the Holy Spirit’s leading, dreams, impressions and moments of peace. God can reveal Himself through practical situations—like finding lost items—or in quiet, reflective times such as journaling. The Beveres encourage Christians to pay attention to these often subtle but powerful ways that God communicates.

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“You got to find out how God wants to speak to you,” John says. “If He spoke to everybody the exact same ‘d all be clones.”

Prioritize Listening to God

To hear from God, believers must make it a priority. This means setting aside intentional time, such as quiet moments early in the morning or creating space to listen without distractions. God’s voice often comes when we are quiet and receptive, making peace with Him essential for hearing clearly.

Ultimately, John and Lisa Bevere remind us that God speaks in diverse ways to each individual, just as a parent communicates uniquely with each child. The key is to actively seek His voice, quiet our hearts and make hearing from God a priority in our lives.

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There’s no doubt about it: We are in the middle of an end times battle.

In an exclusive interview with Charisma Media, prophetic voice Amanda Grace shared key insights from her new book, The Revelationary War, and how we can test true versus false prophets.

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One of the founding principles of Grace’s book is that Satan has been in a battle against God’s people from the very beginning of time, and we are still in this war. Just as Satan tempted Adam and Eve to eat the forbidden fruit, he is still trying to tempt us into sin and away from the presence of a holy God.

“The enemy put forth an opposing revelation that included a temptation,” Grace says.

This battle has raged through history, culminating in God’s redemptive plan through Jesus Christ. Just as Genesis marks the beginning, Revelation declares the ultimate victory where the enemy is cast into the lake of fire. One of the ways Christians can be victorious right now in the middle of the struggle is by discerning true from false prophets.

“First of all, false prophets will lead people away from the Lord,” Grace says. “They will lead people into idolatry one way or another. A true prophet that holds the office knows their place, and it is far beneath almighty God.”

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Grace firmly believes that a true prophet will not fill people’s hopes by pointing to mankind, but by directing them to the Lord. She also says true prophets will never give prophecies only after receiving payment for them, and their words will have depth.

“False prophecy is many times very superficial, very vague,” she says.

True prophets, as Grace mentions, know the Word of God, love and fear Him, and seek out His righteousness above all else. False prophets, on the other hand, care more about their own desires and success.

The call to spiritual discernment is not just for the prophets, but for all who follow Christ. As Amanda Grace emphasizes, true prophecy will always glorify God, never man, and never will be tainted by greed or manipulation. The body of Christ must rise in wisdom, testing every spirit and aligning every word with the unchanging truth of Scripture.

As we navigate these turbulent times, it is more crucial than ever to stand firm in God’s truth and sharpen our discernment. The enemy’s tactics have not changed—he continues to introduce deception and twist God’s Word to lead people astray. But just as the battle began in Genesis, Revelation assures us of the ultimate victory in Christ.

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan invited Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham leader and Syrian interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa to Ankara for discussions regarding the establishment of Turkish bases in Syria, according to the Jerusalem Post.

Several sources familiar with the discussions told Reuters that Erdoğan and al-Sharaa discussed the possibility of establishing two Turkish bases in Syria’s central desert region, including a former Russian airbase (T4) east of the city of Homs.

The agreement could also include the use of Syrian airspace for military purposes and Turkish participation in the training of the forces of the new Syrian army.

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The report also said that the agreement could include Turkish protection of Syrian airspace to prevent future attacks, such as the Israeli strikes aimed at destroying military supplies left by the former government of Bashar al-Assad.

According to a report in “Middle East Eye”, Turkey has already begun formulating construction plans for the base, which is located near the city of Palmyra in central Syria. That report claims that Turkey would initially establish air defense systems on the base, before stationing long-range UAVs, such as the Turkish Bayraktar TB2, which has seen extensive use by Turkish forces and Turkish militias against Kurdish fighters in Syria, Iraq, and eastern Turkey, as well as in Libya.

An Israeli security source said that any Turkish air base in Syria would harm Israel’s freedom of action. “This is a potential threat that we oppose,” the source said.

While the Turkish air force is not as advanced as the Israeli Air Force, which boasts newer versions of the F-16 and F-15 fighter planes also used by Turkey, as well as the F-35 stealth fighter, the Muslim country is working to develop its own fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, the “TF Kaan.”

The Kaan was developed by Turkey after its involvement in the F-35 program was terminated by the United States over its purchase of the Russian-made S-400 air defense system. On paper, the Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TAI) Kaan claims to be superior to the F-35, but it is still in development and not ready for combat roles, while the F-35 has already demonstrated itself to be a valuable part of the IAF.

Israeli defense officials are said to be very concerned over Turkey’s push to gain official military access to Syria. While Turkey likely sees the move as important for being able to threaten and contain Kurdish forces in the northeast of Syria, Turkish President Erdoğan’s repeated threats against Israel over the past decade also have Israeli officials concerned that the country might begin to implement its Neo-Ottoman ambitions in the rest of the Levant more aggressively.

Turkey has significantly increased the flow of weapons and money into Syria following the collapse of the Assad regime, and it has strongly supported the new government.

Israeli officials are also reportedly concerned that a Turkish air force presence in Syria in the near future could prevent Israeli participation in a joint strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, or Israel’s ability to strike Iran in retaliation for possible future attacks from the Islamic Republic.

Turkey gave significant backing to the Syrian rebels who overthrew the Assad regime, including Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, and the Turkish-funded Syrian National Army (formerly called the Free Syrian Army).

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In January, Syria’s new Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra welcomed Turkish partnership, stating that the new government would work to build strong regional ties, saying, “and through these ties we will be able to build our military power well.”

Previously, Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler had indicated Turkey’s willingness to provide military support to the new Syrian government, saying the country was also willing to discuss a Turkish military presence “when the necessary conditions are ripe.”

A security official told The Jerusalem Post, “We targeted the military T4 base recently to send a message that we will not allow harm to our air freedom of operation.”

[Editor’s note]

The expansion of Turkish military forces into Africa over the past decade, especially into Islamic countries, along with its Neo-Ottoman irredentist moves in northern Syria, has also caught the attention of many in the world of Christian Bible prophecy interpretation. 

For some, the presence of the Turkish forces in the modern-day countries named by the prophet Ezekiel in his apocalyptic vision of the war of Gog and Magog against the nation of Israel appears to have prophetic significance. 

These moves, together with Erdoğan’s repeated comments about returning to Jerusalem, appear to signify to many in the Christian Bible prophecy community that modern geopolitical interests and biblical prophecy are converging. 

This article originally appeared on ALL ISRAEL NEWS, and is reposted with permission.

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The Oklahoma State Department of Education has filed a lawsuit against an atheist legal group seeking to stop a school district’s voluntary prayer policy.

“[W]hen Achille Public Schools (‘APS’) administrators exercised their statutorily required duties to allow students to participate in voluntary prayer, the Foundation for Freedom from Religion (‘FFRF’) threatened the district with demands that APS administration must forbid its students from exercising their statutory and constitutional rights or face legal consequences,” the filing says.

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“Furthermore, despite the incontrovertible fact that no student was forced to participate in prayer or any other religious activities, the FFRF insisted that ‘[t]he district must cease permitting teachers to give students bible lessons and it must ensure its schools refrain from coercing student to observe and participate in school-sponsored prayer,’” the lawsuit notes, referencing a cease-and-desist letter sent by the organization.

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The lawsuit asserted that FFRF’s actions are “clearly not about any concern for separation of church and state. In reality, their actions are nothing more than the very prejudice, hatred, and bigotry they pretend to despise hidden behind a thinly woven cloak of constitutional championship.”

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“Oklahoma will never be bullied by radical, out-of-state atheists who use intimidation and harassment against kids,” State Superintendent Ryan Walters said, as per KOCO News 5. “The Freedom From Religion Foundation has no stake in our schools, no authority over our communities, and absolutely no right to trample on the First Amendment. Their threats are nothing more than a desperate attempt to erase faith from public life, and we will fight them at every turn.”

This article originally appeared on American Faith, and is reposted with permission.

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Bill Abbott, president and CEO of Great American Media, is on a mission to support faith and family-friendly entertainment — and he has a message about what Hollywood’s churning out.

“We have a very loyal audience and we happen to believe the majority of the country wants to see traditional family values and really experience content that’s supportive of faith, family, and country,” Abbott recently told CBN News at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention. “And you look at Hollywood and 98, 99% of what’s produced is … anti-American, people of faith are demeaned and mocked, families are never shown in the traditional sense.”

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He said families want to be uplifted and well-represented, with Great American Family and associated brands relying on the core pillars of “faith, family, and country” as they produce content.

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Abbott said people on the left of the political center often use Hollywood as vehicles to socially engineer content and push narratives.

But Great American Media, he said, is looking to elevate uplifting and powerful sentiments.

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“We’ll happily sit in our space with the majority of the country,” he said.

With the current culture shifting, Abbott said people are more willing to admit their views and perspectives and take a “breath of relief.”

“We’re very blessed that things have changed,” he said.

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Nashville is known as Music City; it’s also home to one of the country’s most unique inner-city ministries. Rocketown has been helping kids stay off the streets and find Jesus for three decades. And you might be surprised who started it.

Teens who are into skateboarding, video games, need a hot meal, or just a place to do homework can find it all here at Rocketown, an outreach with a mission to help young people experience the love of God. The mind behind Rocketown, now in its 30th year, is Christian music artist Michael W. Smith.

He tells CBN that, back in 1991, he literally heard God say, “Build it and they’ll come. And I kept thinking, no, that’s the baseball movie, that’s Kevin Costner. And I just kept hearing it, ‘build it and they’ll come, build it and they’ll come.'”

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“And so, I did a bunch of research, and we had meetings, and everybody said it would never work, and three years later we opened up Rocketown in Franklin, Tennessee,” recalls the ministry founder.

CEO Kenny Alonzo says their first priority is getting kids in the door.

“If it’s going to excite a kid and get ’em in the building, we’re going to do it. And so, once they’re here, we get to love them and care for them and provide for them. And we try to be the hands and feet of Jesus. I know that’s said a lot, but honestly, that’s what we do,” said Alonzo.

As for who is walking through the doors, Alonzo told us, “We are within a mile from the most violent public housing community in the state of Tennessee. And that’s saying something because Memphis is pretty rough, and we have a lot of kids that come out of that community and they’re here in their safe environment every single day.

“We’ve had everything from couch surfers who have a home, but they don’t want to stay there, to kids who live in storage units with mom because they don’t have anywhere to go. And then some kids from the street, and they just come in here because they can get warm when it’s cold,” he said.

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Ages here range from 10 to 20, with a focus on high school students like 15-year-old Lemy Sanders who enjoys skateboarding and working in the skate shop. When asked what Rocketown means to him, Lemy told us, “For me, it’s just, being in a community that you do fun things for kids like me.”

Nineteen-year-old skateboarder Izzy Hopkins, who’s been coming here since he was about seven years old, said he likes that “it’s a safe environment, a fun place, great place to meet new people.”

Another cool feature of Rocketown – a recording studio for those who feel called to the music industry.

“That’s a no-brainer to me. We have a lot of creative kids, and so this gives them an outlet to go in, and with technology today, you can do some pretty extraordinary things,” Smith said.

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