10/17/25

Pastor Stephen Martin Returns from South Korea and Israel with Urgent Insights | Under God Podcast Episode 217

In this powerful Culture Review episode, Pastor Stephen Martin shares his firsthand experiences from the frontlines of global spiritual warfare. Fresh from visiting imprisoned Pastor Song in South Korea and witnessing miraculous developments in Israel, Pastor Stephen brings critical insights Christians need for understanding our times. The episode opens with Pastor Stephen's emergency trip to South Korea following Charlie Kirk's martyrdom. He describes meeting Pastor Song, imprisoned for opposing LGBTQ ideology and government overreach, who declared from his cell: "Don't worry about me. I'm on a mission trip." This powerful testimony reveals how the communist left has infiltrated South Korea's judiciary, packing their Supreme Court from 12 to 30 justices and opening borders to unfettered Chinese immigration. ✅ What You'll Discover:

✅ The shocking parallels between South Korea's communist takeover and threats to American freedom

✅ How Pastor Song's church thrives despite persecution through discipleship and courage

✅ Why 15% of Korean Christians are truly biblical while others remain culturally nominal

✅ The spiritual awakening happening in Israel as secular Jews return to Torah

✅ Biblical foundations for Christian Zionism and the Judeo-Christian alliance

✅ How to respond with moral clarity to "genocide" accusations against Israel

✅ President Trump's surprising humility about heaven after achieving peace

Pastor Stephen emphasizes the Nehemiah principle: "Don't get off the wall." Just as Nehemiah's builders worked with a tool in one hand and a sword in the other, today's Christians must build God's kingdom while contending against spiritual forces. The prosperity that makes churches comfortable also makes them weak, while persecution reveals genuine faith. The conversation shifts to Israel, where Pastor Stephen attended the National Day of Prayer for Peace in Jerusalem. He shares encounters with Israeli youth hungry for biblical truth, wearing Charlie Kirk's "Freedom" shirt through Jerusalem's streets. The episode addresses difficult questions about supporting Israel while acknowledging imperfections, explaining why moral clarity demands recognizing the difference between a democracy defending itself and terrorists using human shields.

📖 Scripture Study:

📖 Nehemiah 4 - Building with one hand, defending with the other

📖 Genesis 12:3 - "I will bless those who bless you"

📖 Ezekiel 36-37 - Israel's restoration from secular to spiritual

📖 Romans 11 - God's plan for Israel's salvation

This episode equips Christians with biblical wisdom for understanding global persecution, strengthening international alliances for freedom, and standing firm when governments turn hostile. As Pastor Stephen reminds us, God could have placed us at any point in history, but He chose this prophetic moment for a purpose.

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