A massive asteroid named Apophis—also known as Apous—is raising fresh concerns among both scientists and Christian prophecy experts.

Originally discovered in December 2004, Apophis measures about 1,200 feet wide, roughly the size of the Empire State Building. When astronomers calculated its trajectory, it appeared to be on a potential collision course with Earth in the coming decades. Now, Prophecy Watchers host Mondo Gonzales is recounting Tom Horn’s prior prophecies regarding Apophis, which hinted that this asteroid may be the very Wormwood described in the Book of Revelation.

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Apophis is scheduled for a dangerously close flyby on Apr. 13, 2029—a date that happens to fall on a Friday the 13th. The asteroid will come within 20,000 miles of Earth, passing between our planet and some of the satellites that orbit it. While NASA has downplayed the risk of impact, stating the asteroid is unlikely to hit Earth, concerns persist. Some scientists warn that if Apophis enters a gravitational “keyhole” during its 2029 pass, its trajectory could shift—setting up a possible impact on a later orbit in 2036 or even 2067.

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But this isn’t just a scientific curiosity. Dr. Tom Horn, a respected Christian author and prophetic voice who passed away in 2023, claimed he received a vision from the Lord warning of a coming asteroid strike. In that vision, he heard the word “Apous”—a Greek rendering that aligns with the asteroid’s name and suggests deeper biblical significance. Horn eventually identified Apophis as the Wormwood of Revelation 8, which describes a star falling from heaven, poisoning a third of Earth’s waters and causing many to perish.

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Horn was convinced the connection was divinely inspired, and he wasn’t alone. In interviews with SkyWatch TV, figures like Derek Gilbert and Josh Peck explored how Apophis could fulfill this prophecy. They noted that if Wormwood strikes around the midpoint of the seven-year tribulation, then counting back 3.5 years from April 2029 would place the beginning of the tribulation around October 2025—just months from now.

While Gonzales noted that Horn had not received from the Lord a specific date for the impact, he remained firmly convinced that Apophis is Wormwood. This leaves room for multiple possibilities: 2029 may be the critical moment, or a later return in 2036 or 2067 may hold the key.

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The idea that a known asteroid could play a role in biblical end-time events is sobering. The convergence of astronomy, prophecy and unfolding world events is hard to ignore. Through it all, one thing is clear: the heavens are declaring signs that demand attention.

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On a recent episode of Prophecy Watchers, hosts Gary Stearman and Mondo Gonzales explored the growing convergence of astronomical phenomena, end-times prophecy and global agendas—all pointing toward a pivotal window in the early 2030s. The central focus of their discussion was the asteroid Apophis, a massive space rock roughly the size of the Empire State Building, set to make a dangerously close pass by Earth on Apr. 13, 2029.

While both Stearman and Gonzales made it clear they reject date-setting, they pointed to what they see as prophetic patterns and cosmic signs worth watching. They discussed the significance of the year 2033, which marks 2,000 years since the death and resurrection of Jesus, and how that milestone coincides with the United Nations’ Agenda 2030.

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To them, these aren’t coincidences but signs of a world rapidly aligning with biblical prophecy.

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A major part of their conversation focused on the late Tom Horn’s theory that Apophis is the fulfillment of the “Wormwood” judgment in Revelation 8. Horn, a prolific author and prophecy researcher, believed that Apophis could strike Earth and poison the planet’s waters, as described in the Bible.

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While NASA maintains there is zero risk of impact in 2029, Horn cited whistleblower claims that the official calculations may have been manipulated and that the asteroid could still pose a danger, especially if it passes through what’s called a “gravitational keyhole,” potentially setting up a future impact in 2036.

Stearman and Gonzales emphasized that even secular scientists, such as Neil deGrasse Tyson, have acknowledged the possibility of such a keyhole scenario.

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The episode ultimately served as both a scientific briefing and a spiritual wake-up call, urging believers to remain watchful, not fearful, as prophetic signs continue to unfold.

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.

More than five years ago, author and Christian expositor Tom Horn sat down with Gary Stearman on Prophecy Watchers and revealed what many considered explosive—perhaps even premature—claims about Donald Trump, a rising Sanhedrin and a coming Third Temple.

Today, with Trump re-elected as president and Israel embroiled in a multifront war, the interview is not just relevant—it’s prophetic.

Horn recounted a private, high-level meeting between two Orthodox rabbis, Donald Trump, Jared Kushner and members of the president’s faith council. “These rabbis are in the ear of Donald Trump and Jared Kushner,” Horn said, “specifically to let Trump know that he won the election against all odds because God led him to that point so that he would be… a King Cyrus-like agent.”

The purpose? To pave the way for the building of the Third Temple in Jerusalem.

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The topic, once speculative, is now front and center. Israel’s conflict has extended beyond Gaza, with tensions escalating around the Temple Mount—an area Horn noted would play a central role in a prophetic global shift. “Netanyahu got up and… referred to Donald Trump as fulfilling prophecy,” he said. “He said the Temple Mount is in our hands.”

The Temple Mount has once again become the most contested piece of land on earth, as the terror attack on October 7, 2023, demonstrated.

With calls for control to shift from Jordan to Saudi Arabia—as Horn mentioned was part of Trump’s earlier peace initiative—the groundwork appears laid for the next prophetic chapter. “President Trump is advancing a prophetic process that will usher in… the rebuilding of the Third Temple,” read the Sanhedrin’s official proclamation quoted in Horn’s interview.

Horn warned that this move could become a trigger for the rise of the Antichrist. “The Antichrist will stand in the temple of God showing himself that he is God,” he said. “There’s only one way that could happen—you have to have the building of a third temple.”

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In light of recent headlines and renewed momentum behind Jerusalem’s prophetic destiny, Horn’s words echo with sobering weight. What once seemed like speculative commentary is now unfolding on the world stage.

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As global leaders reposition, and as war shakes the Middle East, the question is no longer if we are nearing the fulfillment of biblical prophecy—it’s when.

Watch the full interview above and see for yourself how the prophetic parallels Tom Horn revealed years ago are aligning with the world we’re living in today.

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.

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Jack Hibbs: Why the Jews Must Turn to Jesus Now

Pastor Jack Hibbs likens the nation of Israel to a mother hen, as Jesus referred to in Luke 13:34-35 (MEV):

“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to you! How often would I have gathered your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing! … Truly I say to you, you shall not see Me until the time comes when you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.”

When He first came to earth, the majority of the Jewish people rejected Jesus as their Messiah. But Hibbs, the founder and pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills in Chino Hills, California, says as a brutal and costly war that began with the terrorist group Hamas on Oct. 7 and continues to rage in the Holy Land, they have but one choice for their survival: to turn to Christ.

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Tom Horn, Christian Media Giant and CEO of SkyWatch TV, Dies After Health Struggle

Christian media giant Thomas R. Horn died today after battling severe cardiovascular issues. The founder, host and CEO of SkyWatch TV and founder of Whispering Ponies Ranch and Defender Publishing, Horn was a longtime television and radio personality, bestselling author of dozens of books and publisher of many others.

SkyWatch TV posted the following statement on X:

Per a statement from SkyWatch, Horn “launched two news services where coverage of latest-breaking news and information on cutting-edge stories covering religion, prophecy, discovery, and the supernatural through in-depth investigative reports led to his network of writers being referenced and interviewed by the biggest names in broadcasting.” He appeared on “The Jim Bakker Show,” “Sid Roth’s It’s Supernatural!”, Daystar TV’s “Celebration,” “The 700 Club” and many more.

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Chuck Pierce Asks: Have We Inched Closer to the Day of Jesus’ Return?

Chuck Pierce, whose prophetic insight I respect, has an interesting take on what’s happening in Israel.

He says God is separating the “chaff from the wheat” and identifying Israel’s enemies so He can deal with them.  It’s all a part of God’s plan for the end of time.

If you follow Pierce’s ministry you know the accuracy of the words he gets. In a recent podcast I reminded him that he was the first person I remember saying in the 1990s that China would be a real threat to America—and that’s when China was considered a third-world economy. So when Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, I contacted him to see if he would share what he believes is happening.  

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Christian media giant Thomas R. Horn died today after battling severe cardiovascular issues. The founder, host and CEO of SkyWatch TV and founder of Whispering Ponies Ranch and Defender Publishing, Horn was a longtime television and radio personality, bestselling author of dozens of books and publisher of many others.

SkyWatch TV posted the following statement on X:

Per a statement from SkyWatch, Horn “launched two news services where coverage of latest-breaking news and information on cutting-edge stories covering religion, prophecy, discovery, and the supernatural through in-depth investigative reports led to his network of writers being referenced and interviewed by the biggest names in broadcasting.” He appeared on “The Jim Bakker Show,” “Sid Roth’s It’s Supernatural!”, Daystar TV’s “Celebration,” “The 700 Club” and many more.

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Horn’s 2019 book, “The Wormwood Prophecy” shed light on end-times prophecy, explaining the symbolism behind the apostle John’s use of the term “wormwood” in the book of Revelation. The book’s premise came from a supernatural experience, Horn told Charisma’s Stephen Strang in a 2019 podcast.

Horn was hospitalized Oct. 12 when physicians discovered he was in the process of an active heart attack while he was entering the hospital for an angiogram and other tests related to recent health concerns. Although he made more than one miraculous improvement, he remained in ICU until his death. On Oct. 17, bestselling author Jonathan Cahn prayed a special Hebrew blessing over Horn before appearing on SkyWatch TV in conjunction with the current crisis in Israel.

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Sharon K. Gilbert, co-host and science reporter at SkyWatch TV, posted her condolences on X following Horn’s death:

Horn leaves behind his wife, Nita; his son, Joe; his daughters, Donna and Ally; and several grandchildren.

Editor’s Note: This post will be updated with further details as they become available.

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