The Cross & the Crescent Part 9: Jihad & Taqiyya in Modern Times | Under God Ep 311

What the heck is going on in Iran? | Under God Ep 327

Can't keep up with Iran? You're not alone. Pastor Stephen Martin and Pastor Daniel Hayworth cut through the chaos and give you a biblical lens on the headlines that actually matter this week — from a "peace deal" that's really a 14-point memorandum to a very public crack in the US–Israel alliance. Watch as the guys break down five stories: the truth about Iran, the New York Times' Father's Day "trans dad," the Fauci files Tulsi Gabbard just declassified, the UK grooming-gang report, and Texas Senate candidate James Talarico. Biblical clarity over cultural noise — that's the whole point. ✅ Why a 47-year-old regime's track record should shape how we read this deal ✅ How the Marxist "oppressor vs. oppressed" lens distorts the Israel conversation ✅ What the NYT's Father's Day comic reveals about the war on fatherhood ✅ What the declassified Fauci documents actually claim ✅ The UK grooming report: 250,000+ victims and a decades-long cover-up ✅ Why strong fathers are the antidote and what Scripture demands 📖 Romans 12:2 – Transformed by the renewing of your mind 📖 Genesis 1:27 – Male and female He created them 📖 Matthew 18:6 – The millstone warning over the vulnerable 📖 Psalm 11:3 – "If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?" 🎯 CHAPTERS 00:00 - Welcome + this week's headlines 01:49 - Iran: the signed deal & the US–Israel crack 10:17 - Lindsey Graham: Trump's plan for the Strait of Hormuz 16:28 - The New York Times' "trans dad" on Father's Day 25:33 - The Fauci Files: what Tulsi Gabbard declassified 35:00 - The UK grooming gang report: 250,000 victims 44:55 - James Talarico, "God is non-binary," and manhood 50:42 - America 250 & focusing on what's good 📚 Resources mentioned: New Discourses podcast (James Lindsay); Tommy Robinson; Vintage Church's upcoming course on secular ideologies 🌐 Website: https://www.undergodpodcast.com 📺 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/UnderGod 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Eg0JfNHL9mEUSrowLrQe6 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/under-god-with-pastor-stephen-martin/id1749695148 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/undergodpod/ #UnderGodPod #BiblicalTruth #CultureWar #Christianity #Iran

One Nation Under God Part 3: Israel and the Pattern of Representative Government | Under God Ep 326

Who should rule you? In Part 3 of the One Nation Under God series, Pastor Daniel Hayworth walks through Exodus and Deuteronomy to show how God designed Israel's government around shared authority, qualified leaders, and accountability under His law — the same pattern America's founders studied closely. Listen as Pastor Daniel traces Jethro's counsel to Moses, the origins of federalism, and Samuel's warning about the cost of demanding a king. It's a grounded study connecting ancient Scripture to how we live, vote, and lead today — ideal for your commute or workout. You'll Learn: ✅ Why God designed shared, representative authority instead of one-man rule ✅ How Exodus 18 shaped tiered, federalist government ✅ The "FAT" test for godly leaders — Faithful, Available, Teachable ✅ What Samuel warned would follow when Israel demanded a king If this study encourages you, follow Under God and share it with a friend. New episodes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT.

America 250 Part 4: God Preserves the Man: Washington’s Impossible Survival | Under God Ep 325

How did George Washington survive four bullets through his coat, two horses shot beneath him, and battle after battle where he should have been killed? In Part 4 of America 250, Pastor Nate Brown and Pastor Daniel Hayworth are joined by Pastor Rob McCoy to walk through the providence of God in preserving the man who would become America’s first president. Listen as they trace Washington’s impossible survival — from Braddock’s defeat to the crossing of the Delaware — and unpack what biblical courage looks like when your life is fully surrendered to God. Perfect for your morning commute or workout. You’ll Learn: ✅ Why repeated survival against impossible odds points to God, not luck ✅ How courage carries every other virtue at its testing point ✅ What Washington’s faith and humility teach Christians today Follow Under God so you never miss an episode — new shows every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT.

America Turns 250 and the Supreme Court Showdown | Under God Ep 324

America just turned 250, and this week revealed everything about who we are as a nation. Listen as Pastor Stephen Martin and Pastor Nate Brown walk through a remarkable week—celebrations on the National Mall, the world discovering American culture for the first time, and the Supreme Court preparing to hand down some of its most consequential rulings in years. Hear how a biblical worldview cuts through the noise on birthright citizenship, women's sports, religious liberty, the Carmelo Anthony verdict, and the nation's first trillionaire. Along the way, the guys unpack the difference between gratitude and resentment, and why builders and destroyers see the same world so differently. Perfect for your morning commute or workout—real conversations that equip you to think biblically about everything happening around you. You'll Learn ✅ Why gratitude draws the heart of God ✅ The biblical difference between equity and equality ✅ How to fact-check outrage before you share it ✅ What's really at stake at the Supreme Court Subscribe and follow so you never miss an episode—new shows every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT.

The Biblical Foundation of America and Its 250-Year Seasons | Under God Ep 323

Listen as Pastor Rob McCoy traces 250 years of American history through Scripture and the framework of national "seasons." From Ecclesiastes 3 to the Declaration of Independence, this episode uncovers the biblical roots of the nation — and why understanding them matters more than ever. Hear how three brutal "winter seasons" shaped America, why the founders leaned on the Bible more than any other source, and what it means to live with conviction in a divided culture. Perfect for your commute or workout. You'll Learn: ✅ How Ecclesiastes 3 explains the rhythm of every nation ✅ The pastors and Scripture behind America's founding ✅ Why this generation is being called to a new birth of freedom If this episode encouraged you, follow the show and share it with someone who needs it today. Resources mentioned: The Fourth Turning by William Strauss & Neil Howe, and The Fourth Turning Is Here by Neil Howe.