The first culture review of 2026 tackles five explosive headlines that reveal where America stands—and where we're headed.

Pastor Stephen Martin and Pastor Daniel Hayworth deliver a comprehensive biblical analysis of the news shaping our nation. From Trump's historic military operation capturing Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro to the $20 billion daycare fraud scheme rocking Minnesota, this episode connects current events to timeless scriptural principles.

What You'll Discover:

✅ The Venezuela operation explained through just war theory and the Monroe Doctrine

✅ How a 23-year-old journalist exposed potentially the largest fraud in U.S. history

✅ Why Tim Walz's resignation signals accountability is coming

✅ The danger of NYC's new mayor embracing "the warm light of collectivism"

✅ Key takeaways from AmericaFest 2025 and why faith is leading the conservative movement

Pastor Stephen shares personal insights from his 1998 mission trip to Venezuela before Hugo Chavez's socialist takeover, providing powerful context for understanding the 25-year collapse of that once-prosperous nation. The discussion also previews an upcoming 8-part series on Islam that will help Christians understand one of the most misunderstood ideological threats of our time.

Whether you're trying to make sense of America's bold foreign policy moves or understand how fraud is tearing at our social fabric, this episode equips you with the biblical wisdom you need.

📖 Related Scripture Study:

📖 Romans 13:1-7 – Government's role in executing justice

📖 Hebrews 12:1-2 – Fixing our eyes on Christ, the author and perfecter of our faith

📖 Acts 1:8 – Called to be witnesses (martyrs) for Christ

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