EPISODE 0362 | The Covenant & the Kingdom: Part 4 The New Covenant and Israel
What exactly is the New Covenant—and who was it originally made with? In this episode, Pastor Stephen traces the New Covenant from Jeremiah 31 through Ezekiel 36 and into the New Testament, showing how it connects the entire covenant story of Scripture. Given at one of Israel’s darkest moments, God promises something greater than external laws or temporary sacrifices: a new heart, the indwelling of His Spirit, personal relationship with God, and permanent forgiveness of sin. Pastor Stephen explains how the Church participates in these blessings through Jesus without, in his teaching, canceling God’s covenant promises to Israel—and why understanding that distinction should deepen our confidence in God’s unchanging character and faithfulness.
EPISODE 0361 | 25 Years After 9/11: Did America Forget? Clancy Mistrial & Talarico Exposed
What happens when Christians stop treating the gospel as something confined to Sunday and start carrying its implications into the culture? In this Culture Review, Pastor Daniel and Pastor Nate discuss the launch of ReAwaken USA on college campuses, reflect on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, and challenge the Church to recover the courage to contend for biblical truth. They also unpack the Lindsey Clancy mistrial and the value of human life, debate a proposed Trump administration policy that would redirect existing childcare funds toward families with stay-at-home parents, and examine the danger of political leaders using Christian language while advancing ideas they believe contradict Scripture. Through every topic, the challenge is the same: Christians must know what they believe, recognize the ideas shaping the culture, and be prepared to live out the implications of the gospel.
EPISODE 0360 | The Covenant & Kingdom: Part 3 - The Land Covenant and the Davidic Covenant
What do promises God made thousands of years ago have to do with Israel—and with us—today? In this episode, Pastor Daniel continues the story of God’s covenants by unpacking the Land Covenant and the Davidic Covenant. From Israel’s promised homeland and future restoration to David’s eternal throne ultimately fulfilled in Jesus, these covenants reveal a God who disciplines His people without abandoning them and who never takes back His Word. And they point us forward: the biblical story isn’t finished yet. Jesus is coming again, His promises will be fulfilled, and believers are called to live with expectation, holiness, and awe as we wait for the King to return.
EPISODE 0359 | If you Don’t Vote, You’re a Fake Christian? Secularism, Marxism & the Church
What if the cultural chaos we’re seeing isn’t random—but the predictable result of cutting ourselves off from the roots that made the West flourish in the first place? Pastor Nate sits down again with Dr. David Landrum to go deeper into secularism, Marxism, truth, politics, and the role of the Church in rebuilding culture. Using the picture of a cut flower slowly dying after being separated from its roots, Dr. Landrum argues that the West is trying to hold onto ideas like freedom, justice, equality, and human dignity while rejecting the biblical worldview that gave those ideas meaning. But this isn’t just a conversation about what went wrong. It’s about what comes next—and why restoring a culture will require Christians who can recognize false ideologies, recover a biblical worldview, reject apathy, and think beyond the next election toward generations yet to come.
EPISODE 0358 | Do Muslims, Jews & Christians Worship the Same God? Talarico Says Yes
What happens when the beliefs Christians have held for generations are suddenly treated as dangerous—or when culture can no longer define something as basic as what a woman is? In this Culture Review, Pastor Nate and Pastor Keegan tackle a packed week of headlines through a biblical worldview. From revelations surrounding the FBI’s scrutiny of traditional Catholic beliefs and controversy surrounding the Southern Poverty Law Center, to renewed conflict with Iran, persecution of Christians overseas, the WNBA’s gender debate, James Talarico’s claims about Christianity and Islam, and recent religious-liberty actions in Washington, the conversation keeps coming back to one question: Will Christians allow culture to define truth for them, or will they actually live by what Scripture says?
EPISODE 0357 | Why Israel Matters Part 2: The Abrahamic Covenant
Can God change His mind about a promise He made thousands of years ago? In this episode, Pastor Stephen goes back to Genesis 12–17 to unpack one of the most important covenants in all of Scripture: God’s covenant with Abraham. What unfolds is bigger than a conversation about Israel—it reveals the character of God Himself. From the land, the seed, and the blessing to the dramatic covenant ceremony of Genesis 15, Pastor Stephen explains why this promise rests on God’s faithfulness rather than human performance, how the Abrahamic Covenant differs from the Mosaic Covenant, and why it still matters today. Ultimately, if we want to understand Israel, the gospel, and even the security of God’s promises to us, we have to understand the God who does not lie, does not change, and does not break covenant.
EPISODE 0356 | Secularism Destroyed Christian Britain - Is America Next?
What happens when a nation with deep Christian roots slowly pushes God out of public life? Pastor Nate sits down with Dr. David Landrum and James Owen for a conversation that looks at the United Kingdom as both a case study and a warning for America. Dr. Landrum traces how a once deeply Christian culture became increasingly secularized, while James connects those same ideological battles to what he is seeing firsthand on American college campuses. From education and politics to Islam, religious freedom, persecution, and the Church’s retreat from culture, the conversation ultimately comes down to one challenge: Christians cannot afford to sit back and watch. The future will be shaped by those willing to think, build, lead, and live out their faith beyond Sunday.
EPISODE 0355 | We Debated Gen Z at UT Austin. They Conceded Everything, Then Said We’re Wrong
What happens when the conversations we have on Under God leave the studio and land right in the middle of a college campus? In this episode, Pastor Daniel and Pastor Nate unpack their experience debating students at the University of Texas at Austin with Reawaken USA. After hours of conversations about Christianity, Islam, war, morality, truth, and purpose, they walked away with a revealing look at how Gen Z is forming its worldview. Some conversations were frustrating, some surprising, and others incredibly hopeful—but all of them reinforced the same reality: this generation is asking big questions, and the Church needs to be willing to show up with bold truth and genuine relationship.
EPISODE 0354 | Why Israel Matters: Part 1
Why does Israel still matter to God—and why should it matter to the Church? In this episode, we lay the foundation for understanding Israel through the lens of covenant, not politics. From God’s promises to Abraham to Paul’s words in Romans 11, this conversation explores why God’s covenant with Israel remains unconditional and irrevocable, what Israel reveals about the character and faithfulness of God, and why the Church has a biblical responsibility to pray for and stand with Israel.
EPISODE 0353 | Veterans Are Being Misdiagnosed: Chad Robichaux Exposes the VA
What happens when the strength that carried you through war is no longer enough to carry you through life? In this powerful conversation, Pastor Nate and Pastor Rob sit down with Marine Force Recon veteran and former professional MMA fighter Chad Robichaux. Chad shares the story behind the résumé—from childhood tragedy and elite special operations to PTSD, a collapsing marriage, and a moment when he nearly ended his life. But his story didn’t end there. Through his wife’s faithfulness, surrender to Jesus, and intentional discipleship, Chad found restoration, purpose, and eventually a calling that became the Mighty Oaks Foundation. It’s a raw conversation about identity, trauma, marriage, brotherhood, and what can happen when a man finally decides to get back in the fight.
EPISODE 0352 | Ten Commandments at the Supreme Court: Why Texas Wins
From Washington scandals to socialism, surrogacy, religious liberty, and the Ten Commandments, this Culture Review covers a lot of ground—but the thread running through it all is responsibility. Pastor Nate and Pastor Daniel examine what happens when truth is buried, justice is weakened, moral agency is ignored, and biblical convictions are pushed out of public life. Along the way, they challenge believers to resist conspiracy without ignoring corruption, hold justice and compassion together, protect human life, and stay rooted in Scripture as culture grows increasingly confused.
EPISODE 0351 | IDF Soldier Answers the Genocide Charge: What He Saw in Gaza
How do people of faith make sense of war when we are called to pursue peace? In this special episode, Rabbi Pesach Wolicki takes a deep dive into Psalm 83 to explore what the Bible teaches about recognizing evil, understanding the purpose of war, and knowing when the moment calls for peace—and when it calls for a fight. Drawing from Israel’s history, biblical prophecy, and the ongoing war following October 7, Rabbi Wolicki challenges believers to understand what is at stake spiritually when Israel is attacked. His son, Israeli combat reservist Meir Wolicki, then brings the conversation home with a powerful reminder: faith isn’t something we leave behind when life gets hard—it’s what carries us through the battle.
EPISODE 0350 | The Theology of War: Why Psalm 83 Reads Like Today’s Headlines
How do people of faith make sense of war when we are called to pursue peace? In this special episode, Rabbi Pesach Wolicki takes a deep dive into Psalm 83 to explore what the Bible teaches about recognizing evil, understanding the purpose of war, and knowing when the moment calls for peace—and when it calls for a fight. Drawing from Israel’s history, biblical prophecy, and the ongoing war following October 7, Rabbi Wolicki challenges believers to understand what is at stake spiritually when Israel is attacked. His son, Israeli combat reservist Meir Wolicki, then brings the conversation home with a powerful reminder: faith isn’t something we leave behind when life gets hard—it’s what carries us through the battle.
EPISODE 0349 | New York Legalized Assisted Suicide - And That’s Just the First Story
What do assisted suicide, IVF, abortion, political power, and a $20 burrito have in common? More than you might think. In this Culture Review, Pastor Daniel, Pastor Stephen, and Pastor Nate work through a wide range of headlines that all point back to deeper questions about human dignity, truth, responsibility, and the kind of culture we are building. From defending the value of life to challenging entitlement and celebrating Christians who are influencing entertainment for good, this episode is a reminder that believers need more than opinions—they need a biblical framework for everything.
EPISODE 0348 | One Nation Under God Part 10: Faithful Presence: Why Active Citizenship Matters
What does biblical faithfulness actually look like after the sermon ends? In this final message of the One Nation Under God series, Pastor Daniel challenges believers to move beyond agreement into action. From the workplace to the voting booth, from the secret place of prayer to the public square, this episode is a call to reject apathy, embrace God's purpose, and faithfully represent Christ in every area of life. True faithfulness isn't reserved for Sundays—it's a daily decision to give God your wholehearted "yes."
EPISODE 0347 | American Pastors Guild
What if pastors across denominations stopped focusing on what divides them and united around the greatest challenges facing the Church today? In this special episode, Pastor Daniel, Pastor Stephen, Pastor Nate, and Pastor Rob introduce the American Pastors Guild—a new brotherhood designed to equip, encourage, and connect pastors as they faithfully lead their churches through an increasingly challenging cultural landscape. From practical resources and coaching to deep relationships and biblical conviction, this conversation casts a compelling vision for strengthening pastors so they can strengthen the Church.
EPISODE 0346 | Spiritual Hunger: 6 Habits That Stop Christians From Drifting
The conference may be over, but the real battle is just beginning. In this closing message from Forged Conference, Pastor Stephen challenges men to leave inspired and become intentional. Using Psalm 1 and the acronym HUNGER, he lays out a practical roadmap for pursuing God with consistency, resisting compromise, and becoming the kind of man who remains rooted, fruitful, and faithful long after the mountaintop moments have passed.
EPISODE 0345 | One Nation Under God Part 9: Diagnosis - How a Free People Lose Their Freedom
Is the Constitution simply a political document, or does it reflect something much deeper? In this episode, Pastor Stephen examines the biblical principles woven throughout America's founding document, showing how the Constitution was designed around a realistic view of human nature, the need for limited government, and the importance of moral responsibility. More than a history lesson, this conversation challenges believers to understand the biblical foundations of liberty and faithfully steward the freedoms God has entrusted to every generation.
EPISODE 0344 | Chad Robichaux: The Question That Saved His Life
Every man faces battles—but the greatest fight isn't just external, it's spiritual. In this powerful conversation, Pastor Stephen sits down with Chad Robichaux to discuss finding purpose through pain, overcoming hopelessness, and why true transformation only happens through a relationship with Jesus and intentional discipleship. Chad shares his personal testimony of military service, PTSD, suicidal despair, restoration through Christ, and how God redeemed his story to impact hundreds of thousands of veterans and families through Mighty Oaks Foundation. This episode is a reminder that God doesn't waste our pain—He uses it to prepare us for His purpose.
EPISODE 0343 | Why Pastors Can’t Sit out Politics: What Jesus Really Said in Matthew 16
As attacks on religious liberty continue around the world, what responsibility does the Church have to engage culture rather than retreat from it? In this episode, Pastors Nate and Rob discuss the persecution of Pastor Son in South Korea, why biblical discipleship must extend beyond the walls of the church, and the growing need for pastors to courageously equip believers to live out their faith in the public square. They also introduce the vision behind the American Pastors Guild and why they believe the next generation of church leaders must recover a biblical understanding of cultural engagement.