EPISODE 0253 | Culture Review: Venezuala, Minnesota Fraud, and the Rise of Socialism
THESE NOTES ACCOMPANY EPISODE 0253
In the first Culture Review episode of the year, Pastor Stephen and Pastor Daniel cover five jaw-dropping headlines that hit over the holidays—from the Venezuela raid to massive daycare fraud, a collectivist NYC mayor, and hopeful signs of revival at AmericaFest.
With political tension high, spiritual compromise rampant, and global powers shifting, how should Christians respond? This episode offers a clear biblical lens to view the week’s biggest stories and a reminder that truth is not just political—it’s spiritual.
Key Takeaways:
The U.S. raid on Venezuela: Why Trump’s capture of President Maduro could reshape foreign policy—and what this means for American strength going forward.
$20 billion in daycare fraud? Minnesota becomes ground zero for the largest welfare scam in U.S. history—exposing corruption, abuse, and failure to enforce immigration and fiscal policy.
America’s enemies within: New NYC Mayor Mondami is sworn in on the Quran and immediately begins pushing collectivism. What does the rise of Islam and socialism in American leadership mean for the future of our nation?
Why the Church must speak up: Pastor Stephen breaks down the spiritual stakes of silence, cowardice, and compromise among Christian leaders in the West.
AmericaFest recap: The Turning Point event was packed with worship, bold truth, and next-gen conservatives who aren’t backing down. With faith up front and the gospel proclaimed, the future looks brighter than headlines would suggest.
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