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

Ep. 133 It's 4 nations, not Israel, stopping Trump

His Vine & Fig Tree Podcast—Ep. 133 U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D. N.Y., ventured to Montgomery, AL recently to recall the civl rights movement under Martin Luther King Jr. She focvused on the Voting Rights Act. What Democrats never acknowledge is the Voting Rights Act of 1965 became law with the power of Republicans, not Democrats. Additionally, AOC went to the South to insist southerners need to trust Northern progressives again. Serouisly. AOC [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_dS9h6rFYU] is really angry with the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that ends the gerrymandering of districts to get representatives of color. We have a few U.S. House seats held by blacks in majority white districts. So much for Reoublican racism. AOC misfired on Chief Justice John Roberts’ name and said “silo” when she meant “salvo.” New Hanover County Schools in North Carolina had two teachers over 20 years commit numerous sex acts with students. It’s a shocking report out of Wilmington, N.C. here [https://x.com/mattvanswol/status/2057536179281465582] and here [https://www.starnewsonline.com/story/news/courts/2026/05/06/new-hanover-county-schools-settles-sex-abuse-lawsuit-in-wilmington-nc/89959767007/] that compelled the district to dish out more than $6 million. A recent exchange in the Australian Senate [https://x.com/salltweets/status/2059210493227860393] underscores the mental gymnastics that must happen with transgenderism. It’s equal parts funny and sad. The war in Iran is now six weeks held up by “talks.” Folks love to blame Israel for talking the U.S. into a Middle Eastern conflicts. Stop being hypocritical and talk about the four nations [https://x.com/Erin_Molan/status/2058583593438282053], Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar, and Pakistan, now wielding influence over American policy. Additionally, Ret. Gen. Jack Keane has observed the Iranian regime could be prepared to wait until Trump is out of office. It’s difficult to see Trump’s objective with all of the talking going nowhere. Extra: A Facebook post about the brown, contaminated water in Trinidad, Texas [https://x.com/JGWestDI/status/2058059081118626232] got Jennifer Combs in hot water. 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. 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]