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Prophetic Word: Lauren Daigle and the Sign of the Super Bowl
In a brand new prophecy, Joseph Z discussed the prophetic implications behind Lauren Daigle’s coming performance at the Super Bowl, and how it signifies a greater redemption for the larger body of Christ.
“There is a monumental shift that’s been happening in the atmosphere,” Z says. “What I’m seeing is wave after wave of earth-shaking narrative, some negative, some very good and I believe it’s going to be surprise after surprise even into this next week.“
Z compares Daigle’s upcoming performance at the Super Bowl to a coming recompense for both her and for those who have been outcast. Previously, Daigle was cancelled by the mayor of New Orleans from performing in the city, now, she is having her comeback moment.
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Woke Bishop Who Slammed Trump Exposed for Raking in Millions From Refugee Programs
In an era where God is dismantling facades, Bishop Mariann Budde’s actions have thrust her into the spotlight—and not for reasons aligning with her public persona. As reported by The Gateway Pundit, Budde, who famously criticized President Donald Trump during an inaugural prayer service, has been exposed for pocketing a staggering $53 million in taxpayer funds through her organization, Episcopal Migration Ministries.
Budde’s words during the National Prayer Service painted her as a champion for the vulnerable. She implored President Trump to show compassion towards groups like illegal immigrants and the LGBTQ+ community. However, her sanctimonious appeals now ring hollow in light of revelations about the financial windfall her organization has reaped from federal programs. The very compassion she championed appears entangled with a profit motive, as EMM cashed in $53 million in 2023 alone to resettle just 3,600 individuals.
The hypocrisy is glaring. While Bishop Budde’s moral posturing calls for social justice, her organization’s deep entanglement with federal funds raises uncomfortable questions about the true motivations behind these advocacy efforts. As the New York Post detailed, in 2024, EMM “sponsored” 6,400 individuals from 48 countries, including Afghans under special humanitarian programs and refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo. These newcomers are immediately eligible for welfare benefits comparable to those available to U.S. citizens, a policy that further fuels public debate about resource allocation and national priorities.
Rick Warren Under Fire for Controversial Take on Jesus’ Crucifixion
Rick Warren, the well-known founder of Saddleback Church and author of “The Purpose Driven Life,” recently found himself at the center of a theological firestorm after suggesting that Jesus Christ would be a political centrist today. Warren’s post on X quoted John 19:18:
“They crucified Jesus with two others — one on each side & Jesus in the middle. The guys on both sides were thieves. If you’re looking for the #realJesus, not a caricature disfigured by partisan motivations, you’ll find him in the middle, not on either side.”
John 19:18 “They crucified Jesus with two others-one on each side & Jesus in the middle.”
The guys on both sides were thieves.
If you’re looking for the #realJesus, not a caricature disfigured by partisan motivations, you’ll find him in the middle, not on either side. pic.twitter.com/wYmLyayqsZ— Rick Warren (@RickWarren) February 11, 2025
Amanda Grace Warning: Donald Trump and the Fall of Gaza
In a time of global uncertainty and spiritual shifting, prophetic voice Amanda Grace has issued a powerful warning about the United States’ involvement in Gaza, connecting these developments to a divine reversal in the Middle East.
“Right now there is a plot against the president,” Grace says. “I’m talking about territorial spirits are bringing an outcry in the realm of the spirit, based on what has just been done.”
Grace points out that Trump’s announcement regarding Gaza came 67 days before Passover, which she says has great prophetic significance.
Jonah and the Whale? Kayaker’s Frightening Encounter
Off of the coast of Chile, 24-year-old Adrián Simancas was kayaking with his father close to the San Isidro lighthouse when he was briefly swallowed by a massive humpback whale, according to The Guardian.
Simancas’ father, Dell Simancas, caught the entire moment on camera, which shows the whale swallowing Adrián and spitting him out soon after.
“I thought I was dead,” Simancas said. “I thought that it had eaten me, that it had swallowed me. But when I came out, I understood that it was probably out of curiosity, that the whale had approached me or maybe to communicate something.”
Russell Brand’s Journey to the Cross Will Leave You Speechless
When a celebrity like Russell Brand announces a dramatic life shift, it’s bound to make headlines. But Brand’s journey to Christianity isn’t just another headline—it’s a profound story of brokenness, surrender and transformation.
In a recent appearance on the Apologetics Canada podcast, Brand opened up about his unexpected path to faith, sharing candid reflections that resonate far beyond his fame. He didn’t grow up religious, “I grew up without a religion,” Brand says. “Like most English people, there was no glory, no mystery, no celebration, no baptism.” Instead, he was raised in Grays, a working-class town he described as “a banal and bland spilled suburban wasteland of low expectations.” His worldview was shaped by survival and later, by a pursuit of fame, pleasure and self-indulgence.
But even as he achieved everything society promised would bring fulfillment—notoriety, wealth and the pleasures of the world—Brand found himself empty.
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