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 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.
EPISODE 0342 | One Nation Under God Part 8: Pulpits, Sermons, and the Road to Independence
Throughout American history, faithful pastors didn't separate biblical truth from public life—they boldly proclaimed both. In this episode, Pastor Nate explores the legacy of the Black Robe Regiment, the biblical limits of government authority, and why Christians are called to be a prophetic voice in every generation. Looking at colonial election sermons, Romans 13, and the Great Commission, this conversation challenges believers to reject cultural silence, faithfully engage society, and courageously apply God's Word to every area of life.
EPISODE 0341 | America 250 Part 8: A Gift to the World: Case for American Exceptionalism
What truly makes America great? In this powerful America 250 conversation, Pastor Nate and Pastor Rob are joined by Texas Representative Nate Schatzline and James Owen to explore the biblical foundations of America's freedom, the importance of defending religious liberty, and why Christians must move from spectators to engaged disciples. From the nation's unique history to the battle for truth on college campuses, this episode challenges believers to steward the freedoms they've been given and boldly live out their faith in every sphere of society.
EPISODE 0340 | Mamdani Wants Netanyahu Arrested - Here’s the Biblical Response
This week's Culture Review examines some of the biggest headlines shaping the world today—from the escalating conflict with Iran and the sacrifice of American service members to the arrest of the Tate brothers, growing concerns over election integrity, and the rise of anti-Israel leadership in America. Throughout the conversation, the pastors challenge believers to think biblically, reject cultural deception, pray for those on the front lines, and stand for truth with both conviction and courage.
EPISODE 0339 | one Nation Under God Part 7: Education, Influence of Scripture, and Formation of Citizens
Education is never just about academics—it shapes worldview, character, and the future of a nation. In this episode, Pastor Nate explores the biblical mandate for teaching the next generation, the role Scripture played in America's founding, and why parents and the Church must reclaim their God-given responsibility to disciple children. Looking at both biblical principles and American history, this message challenges believers to recognize that the battle for truth is ultimately a battle for the hearts and minds of the next generation.
EPISODE 0338 | America 250 Part 7: A People in Prayer - The Founding Generation on its Knees
Long before the Declaration of Independence, a small group of pilgrims crossed the Atlantic with a much bigger vision than simply escaping persecution. They believed God was calling them to establish a covenant community built on His Word—one that would bless generations they would never meet. This episode explores the biblical foundations of covenant, generational responsibility, and why America's earliest settlers believed true freedom always begins with faithful obedience to God.
EPISODE 0337 | Islam’s War on the West: A Biblical Response
In this Culture Review episode, Pastors Stephen, Daniel, Nathan, and Rob discuss several major headlines shaping the national conversation. From reflecting on the legacy of Senator Lindsey Graham to discussing leadership, biblical masculinity, international conflict, and the importance of spiritual discernment, the conversation continually returns to one central truth: Christians must evaluate culture through the lens of Scripture rather than emotion, conspiracy, or political tribalism.
EPISODE 0336 | One Nation Under God Part 6: Covenant & Calling: Pilgrims & Christian Self Government
Long before the Declaration of Independence, a small group of pilgrims crossed the Atlantic with a much bigger vision than simply escaping persecution. They believed God was calling them to establish a covenant community built on His Word—one that would bless generations they would never meet. This episode explores the biblical foundations of covenant, generational responsibility, and why America's earliest settlers believed true freedom always begins with faithful obedience to God.
EPISODE 0335 | Why America Lasted 250 years and France Didn’t
Is freedom something we create—or something we inherit from God? In this message, Pastor Stephen contrasts the American and French Revolutions to reveal why one produced lasting liberty while the other descended into chaos. More than a history lesson, this episode explores the biblical foundations of freedom, why gratitude matters more than pride, and how true liberty begins with transformed hearts—not simply better governments.
EPISODE 0334 | Birthright Citizenship: The Supreme Court’s Worst Ruling Since Plessy?
America's 250th birthday sparked more than fireworks—it reignited conversations about freedom, faith, and the future of the nation. In this Culture Review episode, the pastors reflect on the America 250 celebrations, discuss major Supreme Court rulings, celebrate victories for persecuted pastors around the world, and challenge believers to reject apathy and faithfully engage the culture with biblical conviction.
EPISODE 0320 | One Nation Under God Part 2: Order After the Fall - Nations, Borders, and God’s Plan for People
Why do nations exist? Why did God scatter humanity at Babel? And what does any of that have to do with our lives today?
In Week 2 of One Nation Under God, Pastor Daniel unpacks the biblical story from the Fall to the Tower of Babel, revealing how God responded to human rebellion with grace, order, and a redemptive plan for the world. This episode explores the purpose of nations, borders, stewardship, and God's sovereign hand in history, while challenging believers to faithfully engage the time and place where God has called them.
EPISODE 0319 | America 250 Part 2: What Our Founders Actually Believed
In this episode of the Under God Podcast’s America 250 series, Pastors Daniel, Stephen, and Rob explore the faith of America’s Founding Fathers and challenge the modern narrative that the founders were primarily secular or deist thinkers. From Benjamin Franklin’s call to prayer during the Constitutional Convention to George Washington’s public faith, the discussion highlights the biblical foundations that shaped the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the American experiment itself. The conversation also examines the influence of the Great Awakening, the role of pastors in the Revolution, the contrast between the American and French Revolutions, and why preserving freedom requires each generation to understand and steward its inheritance.
EPISODE 0318 | Culture Review: Paxton’s Win, Religious Freedom in Oregon & America 250
From Ken Paxton’s decisive Senate primary victory to growing concerns over parental rights, judicial activism, Pride Month, and America’s future, this Culture Review episode tackles some of the biggest headlines shaping the nation. Pastors Stephen, Nate, and Rob discuss why Christians must stay engaged in culture, politics, and the public square while remaining grounded in biblical truth. The conversation closes with a powerful reflection on America’s 250th birthday and why the fight for faith, freedom, and future generations still matters.