Sometimes, sports give us more than just a win or a loss—they give us a story that resonates on a deeper level. That’s exactly what happened at the NCAA wrestling championships when Oklahoma State University’s Wyatt Hendrickson shocked the world.

As reported by The Blaze, Hendrickson, a United States Air Force second lieutenant and a humble young man of faith, did the unthinkable. He took down Gable Steveson—Olympic gold medalist, two-time national champion and a dominant force on the mat with a 70-match winning streak—in what’s being called “the biggest upset in collegiate wrestling history.”

With just 23 seconds left, Hendrickson was down by two points. Then came the takedown. A final score of 5-4, and just like that, the mighty had fallen. The crowd was stunned—but the celebration was just getting started.

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What followed made the moment even more memorable. Hendrickson stood up, pointed to President Donald Trump and saluted him. Then he walked straight over, shook the president’s hand and embraced him in a hug.

“He said he’s very proud of me,” Hendrickson later told ESPN. “That’s my commander-in-chief; I’m very proud of that. He came here to support his troops; I put on a show for him and I won that national title.”

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But it wasn’t just about wrestling or politics. For Hendrickson, his victory was soaked in faith and divine providence. At the post-match press conference, he gave thanks not just to his family but to the One who strengthened him: “my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for blessing me.”

Reflecting on the final moments of the match, Hendrickson said, “In that last shot, I was in on that leg and there was a little extra push behind me to get that takedown. I don’t think that was by chance.”

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Earlier that week, at church, Hendrickson had listened to a sermon on David and Goliath. He carried that message with him onto the mat: “David had a vision of victory before he stepped on the mat… Even though he went after Goliath and everyone was like, ‘This can’t be done,’ he had a mind of a champion.” Hendrickson knew that the real battle was in the mind and the heart—where faith is forged.

This wasn’t just a sports victory—it was a powerful testament to what faith, humility and courage can accomplish. In front of a nation, a wrestler glorified God, honored his president and proved that giants can fall.

We live in a world that’s desperate for stories of hope and grit, Wyatt Hendrickson gave us one for the ages—and he made sure the name of Jesus was glorified in the process.

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By now, it’s no secret that the Democratic Party is in turmoil. And if the headlines of the past few weeks tell us anything, it’s that all they seem to have left is outrage and protest.

As The Gateway Pundit rightly put it, “they have no message, no leader, and no strategy.” But underneath the surface-level chaos, there’s a deeper issue at play, one that cuts to the heart of their identity: their rejection of God.

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Let’s be honest. This crisis didn’t start a few months ago with a bad election cycle. It’s been building for years. Decades, even. Back in 2012, the Democratic Party made headlines when they literally removed God from their official platform. That wasn’t just a political move—it was a spiritual declaration. And now? They’re reaping the consequences.

Even liberal outlets like Axios are admitting that the party is unraveling.

Props to Axios for some honest reporting on the state of the Democrat Party.

Most of the media is trying to convince the American people that it’s Republicans who have big problems, but this is the reality.

— ROOZ (@ROOZVA) March 25, 2025

One segment of their recent coverage quotes Democratic strategist David Shor, who observed: “Young people have gone from being the most progressive generation… to becoming potentially the most conservative generation that we’ve experienced maybe in 50 to 60 years.”

That’s not just a political shift—it’s a spiritual wake-up call.

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When a nation, a party or a people turn their backs on God, Scripture is crystal clear about what follows. Romans 1:28 (MEV) says:

“And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not proper.”

We’re seeing this played out in real-time. The Democratic Party has embraced chaos in the streets over conviction in the heart. They’ve elevated ideology above truth. And the results are evident: loss of support among working-class voters, immigrants and even young people who are fed up with empty promises and spiritual voids.

Psalm 9:17 (MEV) offers a sober reminder:

“The wicked shall be turned to Sheol, and all the nations that forget God.”

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It’s no wonder the Democratic Party is splintering. When you abandon the very foundation of truth, you lose your ability to lead. The American people—especially the younger generation—are hungry for purpose, stability and truth. And it turns out, they’re starting to look elsewhere for it.

The Democrats’ problem isn’t just about votes. It’s about values. And until they return to acknowledging God, no amount of political rebranding will fix the hole in their foundation.

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At last week’s SXSW conference, prominent transhumanist Eliezer Yudkowsky said that if the development of artificial general intelligence is not stopped immediately across the globe, humanity may be destroyed.

“We must stop everything,” Yudkowsky said during a panel titled “How to Make AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) Not Kill Everyone.”

“We are not ready,” he continued. “We do not have the technological capability to design a super intelligent AI that is polite, obedient and aligned with human intentions – and we are nowhere close to achieving that.”

Yudkowsky, founder of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute, has made similar comments in recent years, repeatedly warning that humanity must cease all work on AGI or face human extinction.

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In a 2023 article in Time magazine, Yudkowsky said that no current AGI project had a feasible plan to align AGI with the interests of humanity.

“We are not ready,” Yudkowsky wrote. “We are not on track to be significantly readier in the foreseeable future. If we go ahead on this everyone will die, including children who did not choose this and did not do anything wrong.”

He argued that a “moratorium on new large training runs needs to be indefinite and worldwide,” that we must “make immediate multinational agreements to prevent the prohibited activities,” and even “be willing to destroy a rogue datacenter by airstrike.”

Human extinction or posthuman paradise

A well-known figure in the field of AI safety, Yudkowsky is the only prominent voice in the field calling for a complete and indefinite shutdown of current AGI research.

Despite these warnings, Yudkowsky still believes AGI should be pursued – he simply advocates for a different path, which he believes will not destroy mankind.

During an interview in January, Yudkowsky said that “intelligence-augmented humans” could potentially develop AGI safely.

In the scenario he envisions, humans are “probably building a super engineer, and maybe using that to upload themselves into computers, so that they can keep on working for this for another thousand years without the world burning down in the meantime.”

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“They’re running faster inside there, and so from our perspective, it’s like only a day or three days, and then out comes the superintelligence that is actually supposed to be nice, and then we live happily ever after,” he added.

To put it plainly, Yudkowsky believes that today’s AI developers are simply not smart enough to develop an AGI that won’t destroy humanity.

His solution, then, is an enforced global ban on AGI development, until we can technologically alter a group of humans to be intelligent enough to create safe, human-aligned AGI, enabling humanity’s “happily ever after.”

Machine over man

Though pitting himself against the world’s leading AGI developers, Yudkowsky’s vision of reality is not deeply different than theirs.

Raised in Modern Orthodox Judaism, Yudkowsky is now an atheist and transhumanist.

At the basis of his worldview is a materialistic universe with no souls, angels, demons or God.

Yet, like all transhumanists, his religious impulse remains, as he longs for the creation of godlike beings through technology, and to become godlike himself.

He even declares that, were it the only way, he would be willing to sacrifice all of humanity for the creation of digital gods who “still care about each other.”

“If sacrificing all of humanity were the only way, and a reliable way, to get…godlike things out there, superintelligences who still care about each other, who are still aware of the world and are still having fun, I would ultimately make that trade-off,” Yudkowsky stated in the aforementioned interview.

He stressed, however, that “that is utterly not the trade-off we are faced with,” and “worthy successors [to human beings] will not kill us.”

Still, this comment shows where his ultimate values lie.

For him, the human person possesses an intrinsic value inferior to that of a digital superintelligence.

Fear and hope

Eliezer Yudkowsky is keenly aware of the Babel-like hubris of our world’s current technological elite, and his call for the global cessation of AGI research is a welcome contrast to our leaders’ reckless rush to create digital gods.

Yet, his actions stem from the fear that humanity will be destroyed by such digital gods.

As Christians, however, we know that the rebellious rulers of our world cannot overthrow that which God has decreed.

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While they may cause great destruction, they will not thwart the prophesied eschaton [end time events].

God has permitted the great technological and religious shifts that are currently taking place in our world.

Our task is neither to escape them nor to defeat them through our own strength – rather, it is to humbly participate in the life of God through the Messiah, in whose love we are “more than conquerors” (Romans 8:37).

And though Yudkowsky hopes “to be a posthuman someday,” we worshipers of the incarnate God know that our human nature is not meant to be escaped, replaced or transcended.

It is meant to be transfigured.

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

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President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Israel, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, faces his confirmation hearing today in the U.S. Senate.

The hearing comes as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire has collapsed after Hamas stopped negotiating for the release of more than 50 Israelis that the brutal terrorist group is still holding as hostages. 

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A staunch evangelical Christian and an outspoken supporter of Israel, Huckabee has openly supported Israel’s right to annex the West Bank and integrate its population, referring to the region by its biblical name, “Judea and Samaria.”

He has also rejected the proposal of the two-state solution for Israel and Palestine as a failed idea. In a past interview, he pointed out that the term “Palestinians” itself is a misnomer. “There really isn’t such a thing,” Huckabee said on the podcast Think Twice with Jonathan Tobin. “It was a term co-opted by Yasser Arafat in 1962,” he said, referencing the former leader of the Palestine Liberation Organization.

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Huckabee’s Prepared Remarks

In remarks prepared for his Senate testimony, Huckabee does not explicitly reference either Israeli annexation or Trump’s Gaza policy. However, he is expected to endorse both indirectly, criticizing past Middle East policies as “failures” and advocating for “entirely new ways” of achieving peace.

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His prepared statement highlights Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, the relocation of the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, recognition of the Golan Heights as Israeli territory, and the signing of the Abraham Accords, which led to a stunning turnaround in the Middle East resulting in diplomatic normalization between Israel and multiple Arab nations, including the UAE and Bahrain.

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Jenny Weaver is going all in to expose “The Wicked World of Witchcraft.”

In a new livestream video, Jenny Weaver is sharing the details about her new book, and how the Lord has given her the message to shed light on the darkness behind the witchcraft spreading in our world today.

“This is going to be a major eye-opener for so many people, even if you feel like you know a little bit about witchcraft and how the enemy is moving,” Weaver says. “There’s so much in here. This book is literally jammed-packed with everything you could possibly think of, and even things you would not think of.”

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Weaver believes that the Lord has aligned this book to come out right now, during this time in history.

“The Lord Jesus is fighting for His bride, fighting for His church and He wants to see the captives set free.”

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Weaver believes this is the moment for the body of Christ to rise up against the demonic practices that are taking place within the church and say no more to these ungodly ventures.

Watch Weaver’s entire livestream below to learn all about this upcoming book!

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Have you ever felt paralyzed trying to make a big life decision—like what job to take, where to move or who to date—because you were terrified of missing God’s will? You’re not alone.

In a recent Becoming Something podcast episode, Jonathan Pokluda and his co-hosts tackled this exact issue, offering refreshing clarity in a world obsessed with finding the “perfect path.”

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Their message? Stop obsessing over the “what” and “where,” and start focusing on the “how” and “why.”

God’s will isn’t some hidden treasure buried beneath layers of anxiety and decision trees. As JP shares through Scripture and personal stories, God cares more about how we live—faithfully, joyfully, obediently—than exactly where we go or what job title we land.

Whether you’re in Manhattan or Waco, Texas, God can use you right where you are. If both options in front of you are moral and not sinful, take a step. Flip a coin if you have to. God’s not going to let you miss His will if your heart is seeking Him.

One powerful takeaway: you can’t expect to hear from God about your future if you’re ignoring what He’s already told you in His Word.

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If you’re living in unrepentant sin or walking in disobedience, you’re going to miss the still, small voice that often leads us. But if you’re walking in faith, even when the path isn’t clear, you can trust that He’ll make your steps straight.

If you’re a young adult wrestling with big life decisions, stop stressing and start listening to this episode. The wisdom, laughs and stories (including a possible angel encounter at a Burger King!) will encourage you to walk in freedom and faith.

Check out the full episode of Becoming Something, you won’t regret it.

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In a season where church headlines are too often overshadowed by scandal and division, Willow Creek Community Church just offered us a refreshing and biblically grounded picture of something different, something good.

After five years of guiding the church through a turbulent season, Senior Pastor Dave Dummitt stood before his congregation this past Sunday, Mar. 23, and announced he’s stepping down. But let’s be clear: this isn’t a tale of failure or controversy, it’s a testimony of faithful stewardship and a healthy handoff.

“There is no moral failure. There’s no scandal. No one has forced me to step down, so sorry bloggers. There’s no dirt to dig up,” Dummitt said with refreshing honesty and maybe just a hint of humor. “This is just a beautiful healthy handoff, smooth momentum building.”

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That momentum matters.

When Dummitt stepped into leadership in April 2020—just as the pandemic began—he inherited not just a pulpit but a crisis. Two years earlier, founding pastor Bill Hybels resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations, leaving behind a cloud of pain and uncertainty. Dummitt’s task wasn’t just to stabilize the ship, but to restore trust, health and most importantly, a biblical focus.

Together with the elder board and staff, Dummitt said their goal was to “bring beauty back to our church.” That beauty, he explained, meant returning to the basics: “reach lost people, raise up leaders and fully devoted followers of Jesus.”

And by the numbers, that vision is coming to life, as reported by The Christian Post.

“The attendance was up; the baptisms were up; we saw that 40% of all the new people that are coming to our church weren’t a part of a church before they came to Willow,” Dummitt shared. “Discipleship, the things we use to measure that, groups, teams, giving, all of those things were up and that’s a beautiful, beautiful thing.”

That’s not just church growth, that’s kingdom fruit.

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Now, Dummitt is handing the baton to Shawn Williams, the South Barrington campus pastor and executive pastor of weekends. Williams isn’t a stranger or a stranger to the mission. He’s someone Dummitt personally mentored, and someone he calls “a man of great character” and “a phenomenal communicator.”

This is what healthy, biblical church transition looks like: leaders building up other leaders, disciples raising up disciples and a church staying centered on Christ rather than personalities.

As Dummitt prepares for a new season, consulting, family business and a well-earned rest, he leaves behind a church stronger than it was and poised for a faithful future.

It’s not often we get to say this, but praise God: this is a good story.

It’s a reminder that the church is still alive. Still growing. And still being led by men and women who want nothing more than to see Jesus lifted high.

Let’s pray that this kind of transition becomes the rule, not the exception.

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In a recent episode of Takeaways with Kirk Cameron on TBN, author and Next Gen evangelism director Shane Pruitt sat down to expose a problem that has quietly crept into the modern church: Christian-sounding clichés that aren’t actually biblical.

“There’s a lot of, for a lack of a better term, cultural clichés that the church has really adopted into its faith, baptized them, made it a part of our vernacular—but they’re not biblically true,” Pruitt said.

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Pruitt pointed to well-known phrases like “follow your heart,” “believe in yourself” and “God won’t give you more than you can handle” as examples of feel-good advice that falls flat when life gets hard. “At first we’re like, ‘Oh, this is sweet, this is helpful, this makes me feel good.’ But after a while, you’re like, ‘That’s not really helpful at all.’ What I really need is the meat of God’s Word—that’s what’s going to sustain me,” he said.

Perhaps the most powerful moment came when Pruitt emphasized the danger of using self as a guide. “Often the biggest problem with self is self. If self is the problem, self can’t be the solution—we need someone outside of self. His name is Jesus,” he told Cameron.

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For believers wondering how to tell the difference between their own desires and the leading of the Holy Spirit, Pruitt gave a clear answer: “The Word of God is the litmus test for everything.”

This conversation is a wake-up call to re-center our faith on Scripture, not sound bites. To hear the full interview and explore how to replace cultural lies with God’s truth, watch the full episode of Takeaways with Kirk Cameron featuring Shane Pruitt on TBN below.

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When Alex Newman sat down with Prophecy Watchers, he issued a strong warning to Christian parents: “These are actual doctrines of demons that are coming from demonic spirits and I can prove it.”

In a conversation that pulls back the curtain on the modern education system, Newman revealed how influential figures—dating back to the 1800s—openly admitted to communicating with spirits and “ascended masters.” He added, “We as Christians of course know—we know that our God calls this an abomination.”

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Newman also addressed growing government overreach, urging believers to be discerning in light of Scripture. “Government is not God,” he said. “Our first duty, our first allegiance, needs to be to God.” Referencing Acts 5:29, he reminded viewers, “It’s better to obey God rather than men.”

With troubling trends on the rise, he challenged Christians to act now—both in how they educate their children and how they respond to unbiblical authority.

Watch the full interview with Alex Newman on Prophecy Watchers and hear why biblical discernment has never been more important.

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The recent pyramid discoveries just may change everything.

In a recent CodeBreakers live, Donné Clement Petruska and Trey Smith sat down to discuss the prophetic implications of what the structural formations beneath the pyramids just may mean.

Smith pointed out that what was uncovered very well could mean a “pre-flood structure,” meaning these were built prior to the flood that wiped out humanity in the days of Noah.

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“There are substantial things underneath the ground,” Smith says. “You have miles of underground tunneling.”

If this is true, this could have significant implications for biblical prophecy and the end times. In Matthew 24:37, Jesus declares, “As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man.”

“If there are structures that go that low, there’s a couple of possibilities,” Smith says. “One is that you originally had something a pyramid was built on top of it. Or, if there’s structures like the Easter Island statues.”

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The revelation of ancient, possibly pre-flood civilizations could be a tangible reminder of the corruption and violence that marked the days of Noah—a time when humanity’s rebellion against God reached its peak, triggering divine judgment. If these structures are remnants of that era, they could serve as a sobering sign that we are nearing a similar time of global upheaval and divine reckoning.

Find out the rest of Petruska and Smith’s incredible insights by watching the video below.

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