His Vine & Fig Tree Podcast

Ep. 132 Terrorism not getting much attention

His Vine & Fig Tree Podcast—Ep. 132 One of the most under-reported stories of the past week is terrorism stopped in advance and the bizarre events in Alabama. An Iraqi [https://abc7.com/post/iraqi-national-charged-coordinating-terror-attacks-aimed-stop-iran-war/19106520/] made his first “appearance Friday in Manhattan federal court on charges he conspired to provide material support to terrorist groups, conspiracy to bomb a place of public use and other offenses.” Prosecutors also said “in addition to the terror attacks in Europe and Canada, al-Saadi also allegedly spoke to an FBI undercover -- and paid $3,000 -- to plan attacks in California, Arizona and a synagogue in Manhattan.” Meanwhile, a bomb was identified just below the water level of a dam [https://www.facebook.com/reel/2043703119877778] near Mobile, AL. The motive for the explosive is unknown, but if it’s terror related it would be a game changer. Fraud of taxpayer money continues to dominate headlines. We’ve seen it in Minnessota, California, New York, and more recently Columbus, Ohio. The Daily Wire’s Luke Rosiak and a small team of others descended on Columbus to learn if the reports in Minneapolis could be similar in Columbus, home of the second-largest Somali community in America. The reporting is so serious in the Buckeye State that state lawmakers brought Rosiak in for testimony before at least one committee. The focus is Medicaid fraud among Somali providers of home healthcare. This is the tip of the fraud iceberg. This is the kind of information that should anger voters so much that they are motivated to boot people from office. Rededicate 250 was a prayer and worship service on the National Mall on May 17, the 250th anniversary of a similar event prior to the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution. Right on cue, the media has lost their minds over “spiritual warfare” rhetoric and other things aty the event. A small number of journalists attend church, so they have no clue what this spiritual language means. And they have no clue what it means in terms of what Americans believe or what impacts Christians elsewhere around the world that qualifies as “spiritual warfare.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com [https://curtolson.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Ep. 131 Pope Leo XIV's new specialty is satire

His Vine & Fig Tree Podcast—Ep. 131 U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez [https://x.com/DailySowell/status/2052893327842755008], D-N.Y., just couldn’t help herself. She turned the American Revolution into a class warfare agenda attacking billionaires. Her comments were matter of fact when in reality it’s ahistorical nonsense revealing again that she’s an intellectual lightweight because we have the Declaration of Independence and countless other documents and records to prove the motivation for the American Revolution. Christ followers [https://curtolson.substack.com/p/holy-week-heresy] have had two ugly looks in the past six weeks: Paula White likening President Donald Trump to Jesus Christ at Easter time; and some Christians attending the unveiling of a Trump gold statue [https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/pastor-leads-wild-dedication-ceremony-153310385.html?guccounter=1] at a Florida golf course. Two things can be true at the same time: You can respect Trump for certain things he has accomplished; and as a Christ follower you can display discernment when someone engages in blasphemy and a gold statue looks like idolatry. Theology is important and we need to employ it in every matter, not some issues. Pope Leo XIV used Babylon Bee-level satire Tuesday when he named Mohammad Hossein Mokhtari, Iran’s ambassador to the Vatican, a Knight of the Grand Cross of the Pontifical Order of Pius IX. While the move is ceremonial, the timing smells of an Iranian ploy to humiliate Trump as the U.S. readies to resume attacks on Iran. This happens as Pope Leo [https://curtolson.substack.com/p/pope-leo-failing] has intentionally injected himself into U.S. politics in recent weeks and has displayed a gross lack of moral clarity on Islam. How does Leo not have a clue on Iran’s 47 years of oppression and murder of its own citizens? Many are trying to figure out what he’s attempting to accomplish in this bizarre move. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com [https://curtolson.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Ep. 130 UFOs, aliens info presented to pastors?

Tuesday evening near Park East Synagogue in New York City [https://x.com/RabbiPoupko/status/2051835120554832107]was dangerous. Sympathizers of Hamas, Hezbollah, and those screaming “globalize the intifada” showed up to battle NYPD at a barricade and drive the Jewish day care to close early. Someone could have died, but we are in a situation now of leftist political violence—and in this case antisemitism. This won’t end well. This ceasefire in Iran is coming with: * A standstill over the Strait of Hormuz, which is affecting fuel prices. * Iran attempting to present the case they want a negotiated deal when they really don’t; * Iran launching drone attacks on the United Arab Emirates, and the UAE responding with a potential Arab coalition to end the Islamic regime in Tehran; * President Donald Trump creating the impression a negotiated peace is the end game. Don’t tell that to the Iranian people because they want nothing of the regime to remain as Iranian leaders kill more citizens. There’s deep division in Christian circles over a group of ministers who went to social media Tuesday making the case information is coming soon on UFOs, repitillian creatures, and other extraterrestrials. Supposedly a few people [https://x.com/farmingandJesus/status/2052085402958540824]—all Pentecostals— met with at least one congressman to brace them for shocking news that will soon be released. Once this episode of His Vine & Fig Tree podcast was taped, some Christ followers on social media questioned the trustworthiness of the folks “in the meeting.” One of them, Larry Ragland [https://x.com/MikeWingerii/status/2052189534012723312], issued an apology to the congressman for saying things in a way that made it seem like that was the information presented rather than his opinion. If there is ever any information from the federal government on UFOs and extraterrestrials that surfaces, Christ followers need to view it as spiritual warfare, a diversion and distration, rather than a genuine reflection of reality. Jesus Christ died, was buried and was resurrected for the sins of human beings, not aliens or anything else. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com [https://curtolson.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Ep. 129 Democrats won't condemn violence

His Vine & Fig Tree Podcast—Ep. 129 The suspect in the White House Correspondents Association Dinner attempted assasination on April 25 went to the Washington, D.C. event armed with guns and knives and intending to do harm. He also left a manifesto. We learned at least 48 hours later a Secret Service officer was shot and is recovering. This event focuses on left-wing political violence & the growing problem for Democrats. The following is a partial list of the leftist targets on the right, including: Charlie Kirk, Donald Trump multiple times; Russ Vought, Lee Zeldin, and Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh—and these are for starters. A serious media would call this violence UnAmerican. A serious Democratic Party would see the reality and condemn it as UnAmerican. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin went to Capitol Hill this week to do hearings before committees in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Zeldin gave a masterclass in handling members of Congress, who more frequently than not play to cameras. Watch Zeldin’s takedown [https://x.com/epaleezeldin/status/2048895480151593427] of of U.S. Rep Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., on questions related to climate change. President Donald Trump withdrew the nomination of Casey Means for surgeon general this week. There were many questions surrounding her nomination, including some activity related to occultic or witchcraft [https://x.com/EWErickson/status/2049912410836717774] activity. Some Christians never had the courage to criticize her, even though the issues in this area were serious. Trump has nominated Dr. Nicole Saphier. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com [https://curtolson.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Ep. 128 Explosive election 2020 story emerges

His Vine & Fig Tree Podcast—Episode 128 The U.S. Supreme Court could strike down a section of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) on a decision on a Louisiana case. If Section 2 of the VRA is struck down, it could result in significant U.S. House of Representatives gains for the GOP [https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2044923998555763040]. This comes as: * Virginia voters passed a congressional redistricting plan that gives Democrats a +4 advantage, disenfranchsing significant amounts of central and western Virginia. * Democrats are barking about the Supreme Court “shadow docket” as this becomes the second huge leak from the high court. Do you really believe other courts—even those with leftist bent—didn’t do similar things? * There are rumors Chief Justice John Roberts could retire this summer. Journalist Catherine Herridge confirms the reporting of John Solomon from Just The News by reporting Tuesday that the Chinese Communist Party had a major influence operation in election 2020. Herridge reports a whistleblower came forward, but there were major alterations to their account and retaliation against them. The director of nation intelliegence is supposed to be releasing details in the coming weeks or months to reveal explosive information about the much debated election 2020. Read Herridge’s full report here [https://x.com/c__herridge/status/2046665072798212389?s=46]. What would happen if the CCP’s election interference was so significant that Joe Biden was an illegitimate president? Meanwhile, the person with the Datarepublican handle reveals that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is the only person between an attempted coup d’etat and President Trump because he’s loyal to the president. Read the full X thread here [https://x.com/DataRepublican/status/2046425132814713144]. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com [https://curtolson.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]