11/10/25

Biblical Response to Global Christian Persecution and the Battle for Young Men | Under God Podcast Episode 226

The world's silence is deafening. Since 2009, Muslim radicals have destroyed 19,000 churches in Nigeria and slaughtered tens of thousands of Christians—explicitly targeting believers for their faith. While mainstream media ignores this genocide, President Trump just took unprecedented biblical action, pulling all U.S. aid from Nigeria and preparing potential military intervention. Pastor Stephen Martin and Pastor Daniel Hayworth break down why this represents exactly what Romans 13 government should look like, and why the church must urgently wake up to defend persecuted Christians worldwide.

But there's a parallel crisis happening in America. Young men are being radicalized by manosphere figures like Nick Fuentes and Andrew Tate, embracing toxic anti-Semitism and twisted visions of masculinity. Why? Because the church became too feminized to offer them what their souls are desperate for—a biblical vision of strength, purpose, and adventure. This episode delivers the urgent call to re-masculinize the church and equip the next generation with the discipleship they're craving.

What You'll Discover:

✅ The shocking reality of Christian persecution in Nigeria and the Sudan—19,000 churches destroyed, tens of thousands killed

✅ Why President Trump's aggressive response demonstrates proper biblical government (Romans 13)

✅ How Christians are the world's most persecuted people, yet the world stays silent

✅ Why young conservative men are increasingly embracing anti-Semitism and online radicalization

✅ The feminization crisis in modern churches and how it created a void for figures like Nick Fuentes and Andrew Tate

✅ How to reach young men with biblical masculinity that channels their God-given strength properly

✅ The Nehemiah blueprint: Teaching men to be builders AND warriors (sword in one hand, trowel in the other)

✅ Why calling people up (not beating them down) is the biblical model for discipleship

✅ Jordan Peterson's insight on offering young men an alternative vision for their lives

✅ Pastor Stephen's powerful vision for masculine discipleship: "You can be a destroyer or you can be a builder—you've got to choose"

📖 Related Scripture Study:

📖 Romans 12 - The pastor's calling: gospel preaching, teaching, making disciples, contending for the faith

📖 Romans 13 - Biblical government's role: ordained by God, establishing justice, punishing evildoers

📖 Nehemiah 4:17 - Building the wall with a sword in one hand and a trowel in the other

📖 Exodus 19 - Moses ascending Mount Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments (God calling us up, not down)

This episode equips you with biblical confidence to engage these critical cultural battles—from defending persecuted believers globally to discipling the next generation of Christian men. Whether you're a pastor, parent, or concerned believer, you'll walk away with practical wisdom for addressing the masculinity crisis and the urgent call to action for defending persecuted Christians.

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