EPISODE 0369 | Netflix’s Female Aslan: Why the Narnia Remake points to a Different Jesus
How should Christians think clearly when headlines, politics, entertainment, and even people claiming Christianity are telling competing stories about what is true? In this Culture Review episode, Pastor Stephen, Pastor Nate, and Pastor Daniel tackle rising fuel costs, the cultural battle over The Chronicles of Narnia, religious liberty, assisted suicide, the theology surrounding James Talarico, and the ongoing war in Israel and Gaza. Through it all, the conversation comes back to one central challenge: Christians need biblical truth, an understanding of history, and the courage to apply both to the world around them.
EPISODE 0367 | Canada Euthanized a Christian Grandmother Who Said No: The Biblical Response
What happens when the headlines force us to wrestle with bigger questions about truth, life, justice, and our responsibility as Christians? In this Culture Review, Pastor Daniel, Pastor Nate, and Pastor Stephen tackle everything from White House press access and a new U.S.-Greenland security agreement to a disturbing euthanasia case in Canada, Patrick Clancy’s public decision to forgive, an ICE shooting and protests in Austin, and political organizing in Texas. Through each story, they challenge Christians to look beyond the headline, define words carefully, distinguish personal forgiveness from government justice, and bring a biblical worldview into the public square rather than retreating from it.
EPISODE 0364 | Trump’s $5,000 Check Promis: Smart Politics or Idolatry
Pastors Stephen, Nate, and Daniel are back for another Culture Review, looking at several major stories through the biblical and cultural framework of the Under God Podcast. With the midterms approaching, the conversation moves from President Trump’s proposed $5,000 dividend and the Texas Senate race to the vandalism of Charlie Kirk’s memorial, concerns about the rapid development of AI, the Lindsay Clancy trial, the reported investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar, and a Texas controversy involving immigration and race.
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 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 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 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 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 0330 | A Pastor Beat His Neighbor — And We Said Good
In this week's Culture Review, Pastors Daniel and Nathan discuss several of the biggest headlines shaping the national conversation through a biblical worldview. Topics include a Louisiana pastor defending his family, escalating tensions with Iran, recent Supreme Court immigration rulings, the rise of socialist politics in New York, and the importance of Christians thinking biblically rather than emotionally about culture, government, and current events. Throughout the episode, they emphasize the Church's responsibility to exercise wisdom, courage, and discernment in an increasingly hostile culture.
EPISODE 0327 | What the Heck is Going on in Iran?
In this Culture Review episode of the Under God Podcast, Pastor Stephen and Pastor Daniel unpack some of the biggest headlines shaping culture through a biblical worldview. They discuss the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran, the growing ideological divide over America's support for Israel, the New York Times' Father's Day feature celebrating a "trans dad," newly declassified information surrounding Dr. Anthony Fauci and COVID-19, the United Kingdom's grooming gang scandal, and the political rise of Texas Senate candidate James Talarico.
EPISODE 0322 | America 250 Part 3: The Black Robe Regiment and the Pastors Behind the Revolution
Who were the Black Robe Regiment, and why did the British fear them so much? In this episode of the America 250 series, Pastor Daniel and Pastor Nate explore the forgotten role pastors played in the American Revolution. Long before the Declaration of Independence was signed, faithful ministers were teaching biblical principles of liberty, justice, government, and responsibility from their pulpits. From courageous sermons to battlefield leadership, these pastors helped shape the ideas that ultimately gave birth to the United States. The conversation challenges modern believers to remember that faith was never meant to be confined to private life, but applied to every area of society—including government, culture, and civic responsibility.
EPISODE 0321 | The Culture of Death, Voter Integrity, and Biblical Justice
From abortion and human dignity to religious truth, election integrity, and cultural influence, this Culture Review tackles some of the biggest stories shaping the national conversation right now. We discuss the value of every human life, the dangers of moral compromise, the importance of biblical discernment, and why Christians cannot afford to disengage from culture. Through each headline, the conversation returns to a central question: How should believers respond when truth is increasingly challenged in the public square?
EPISODE 0316 | America 250 Part 1: 250 Years and the Pilgrim Roots
As America approaches its 250th birthday, Pastor Stephen, Pastor Daniel, and Pastor Rob begin at the true starting point of the American story—not 1776, but 1620. In this powerful conversation, they explore the Mayflower Compact, the Pilgrims’ pursuit of religious freedom, the biblical concept of covenant, and the Christian foundations that shaped the American experiment. Through stories of sacrifice, providence, freedom, and generational faithfulness, they challenge listeners to remember the foundations that made America possible and consider what it will take to preserve them for future generations.
EPISODE 0315 | Remebering the Past to Save the Future
In this week’s Culture Review, Pastor Daniel and Pastor Nate begin with a powerful reflection on Memorial Day, discussing why remembering sacrifice is essential for preserving freedom and shaping the future. They then dive into the Texas Senate runoff, the rise of James Talarico, the possibility of a new Iran deal, and whether Los Angeles can reverse its decline. Throughout the conversation, they return to a central theme: nations that forget their history eventually lose their future.
EPISODE 0312 | A Biblical Look at China, iran, Israel, and the Future of America
In this week’s Culture Review episode, Pastor Stephen, Pastor Daniel, and new co-host Pastor Rob McCoy tackle some of the biggest political and spiritual headlines shaping America right now. From the nationwide Rededicate 250 gatherings and America’s spiritual foundation to Trump’s trip to China, rising tensions with Iran, and the growing battle over truth in media and culture, this episode explores what it means for Christians to think biblically in a rapidly changing world. The conversation also dives into America’s relationship with Israel, the dangers of rising antisemitism, and why believers must reject both despair and passivity in this cultural moment.
EPISODE 0309 | Birthright Citizenship, Iran Update, Texas Runoff Elections
In this Friday Culture Review episode, Pastor Daniel and Pastor Nate unpack the growing tensions surrounding Iran, China, global instability, and the spiritual battle shaping the modern world. From fears of another pandemic scare to escalating conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, the conversation dives into how geopolitics, economics, Christianity, and culture all collide in real time. They also discuss the persecution of pastors in China, America’s role in defending freedom, the dangers of secularism, and why Christians must stay grounded in truth instead of fear.
EPISODE 0300 | Culture Review: Iran, Surrogacy, and the Need for Biblical Pastors
Culture Review is back with a packed episode as Pastor Stephen, Pastor Nate, and Pastor Daniel walk through the headlines with biblical clarity. From the latest developments in Iran and America’s role on the world stage to the moral confusion surrounding family, children, surrogacy, sexuality, and political power, this conversation calls Christians to reject shallow outrage and think with discernment. The episode challenges believers to understand the times, judge issues by their fruit, and refuse the silence that allows evil to grow unchecked.
EPISODE 0292 | Weekly Culture Review: Iran, Tucker, Nigeria & Easter Victory
Holy Week may be over, but the fallout from it isn’t. In this Culture Review episode, the conversation moves from major headlines to a major reminder: the church cannot afford to live sleepy, soft, or disengaged. Pastor Stephen, Pastor Nate, and Pastor Daniel unpack the latest developments surrounding Iran, media voices losing the plot, birthright citizenship, America’s renewed movement in space, and the spiritual state of the church. But underneath all of it is a bigger theme—Easter was not just a celebration, it was a declaration of victory. And if Christ has already won, then believers are called to live like it, stand like it, and fight like it.
EPISODE 0286 | Discernment, Honor, and the Headlines That Matter This Week
A fast-moving conversation through the week’s biggest headlines, from political controversy to cultural confusion, all filtered through a biblical worldview. The episode tackles questions of honor, truth, influence, and discernment—calling believers to think clearly in a noisy world. From media narratives and leadership integrity to the deeper issue of how Christians engage culture, this discussion presses into what it means to stand firm in truth without losing clarity or conviction.
EPISODE 0283 | Culture Review: Iran, the SAVE Act, a False Prophet in Texas, and the War on Fraud
In a time of nonstop headlines, internal division, and global tension, this episode centers on one essential call—filter everything through the Word of God. Pastor Stephen and Pastor Daniel unpack the ongoing conflict with Iran, the fractures within the political right, and the importance of avoiding ideological extremes. They challenge believers to remain grounded in truth, unified in a biblical worldview, and discerning in a culture filled with competing narratives. The conversation also explores leadership, national responsibility, and how Christians can stay steady and hopeful while navigating both global and domestic challenges.