Is America standing at a prophetic tipping point?
Pulitzer Prize-nominated investigative journalist Troy Anderson believes it is—and in a compelling new interview with Joseph Z, he pointed to what he sees as a defining moment not just for the nation, but for the world.
Reflecting on the inspiration behind his book Designated Disrupter, Anderson traced it back to a pivotal 2013 interview with evangelist Billy Graham, when the conversation turned to the possibility of end-times revival.
“At that time, people were very skeptical that there could be revival in the end times,” Anderson said.
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But Graham saw something others didn’t.
According to Anderson, Graham pointed to the biblical account of Nineveh—a nation that avoided judgment after repentance—as a model for what could still happen today. That idea has only intensified in Anderson’s thinking over the years.
“I think that the key moment we’re in is what Billy Graham foresaw as the Nineveh moment,” Anderson said.
That moment carries urgency—and opportunity.
He believes what’s unfolding across the globe is not random, but part of a larger convergence of events that is waking people up spiritually.
“I think that’s the other catalyst for the early signs of revival we’re seeing now is we’re also watching all these end-time events converge and accelerate,” he said.
From geopolitical instability to cultural upheaval, Anderson argues that the intensity of current events is pushing people to reconsider faith and truth in ways not seen in decades.
At the same time, he says revival is emerging in unexpected places—and through unexpected voices.
“One of the most surprising things I saw,” he explained, “is how God is using people you wouldn’t expect—President Trump, Joe Rogan, Jordan Peterson… even everyday voices—to catalyze revival.”
That disruption is shaking culture at every level.
Anderson pointed to President Donald Trump as a central figure in this shift, describing him as a “designated disrupter” who is exposing corruption and challenging global systems.
“He’s the first president to openly talk about the deep state… to push back against globalism and the new world order,” Anderson said.
Still, Anderson offered a sobering warning about the spiritual climate surrounding this awakening.
“We are now living in a time of just monumental deception,” he said.
He pointed to Jesus’ warning about deception in the last days and emphasized the need for discernment grounded in the Word of God.
“The devil is the father of lies. He’s the master of deception,” Anderson said.
In the midst of both awakening and deception, Anderson believes the response of believers is critical.
He emphasized that revival is not limited to large-scale events or well-known leaders, but is also happening in personal, everyday moments of faith and obedience.
“It’s a mom praying for her kids. It’s a pastor telling his church the uncompromised truth of the Bible. It’s a businessman holding a prayer meeting at work,” Anderson said.
Ultimately, his message is both urgent and hopeful.
If this truly is a “Nineveh moment,” then what happens next may depend on how individuals respond—whether they turn toward God in repentance or continue drifting in uncertainty.
The path forward for us is clear: draw closer to God, seek the truth and step boldly into the role we have been given.
Because in a time of shaking, those willing to stand may be the very ones God uses to spark the next great awakening.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact [email protected].
