True Christianity demands sacrifice, not showmanship. Early Church Fathers like Ignatius and Polycarp lived Christ’s call, bearing crosses amid persecution. Today’s U.S. “Christians” often flaunt faith for profit, not action. Reject hypocrisy; embrace costly discipleship to honor the Gospel.

Putin’s 2025 Alaska summit with Trump aims to end the Ukraine war. Lessons from the Fog of War emphasize empathy, flexibility, and proportionality. By adjusting strategies, verifying data, and balancing ethics, Putin can protect Russia’s interests, lift sanctions, and achieve stability through practical diplomacy.

Trump meets Putin in Alaska to try to end the Ukraine war. McNamara’s Fog of War lessons guide the talks: empathize with Russia, avoid rigid ultimatums, and use data-driven strategies. Proportional responses and moral trade-offs can help secure peace, focusing on U.S. interests and global stability in 2025.

In the Age of Hypocrisy, politicians pander to their wealthy donors while ignoring whistleblowers like John Kiriakou. The GOP's "clown car" of empty probes fails oversight, the intelligence community abandons truth-tellers, and some Christian leaders preach against the abuse of state power, but fail to act to rescue the oppressed. A brutal reckoning on power over principle.

Trump’s gold obsession mirrors Nebuchadnezzar’s, symbolizing power and salvation. Both promise "golden ages," but pride risks ruin. Biblical warnings urge humility as Trump’s messianic savior status echo the Babylonian king’s fall. Americans must reject the savior myth to avoid a fall from grace.

Trump needs Musk’s genius despite their feud, mirroring Lincoln, Churchill, and Netanyahu’s "Team of Rivals." Musk’s innovation and X influence are vital for crises, but tensions with Bessent and Gor test the alliance. Capability trumps loyalty in leadership, ensuring robust governance.

Preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ, not politics, sparks revival. From Jonah’s Nineveh to the Welsh Revival and 20th-century Holy Spirit movements, repentance and the Gospel transformed pagan and secular cultures. To save America, we must preach Jesus Christ alone, for only Jesus changes hearts, not political movements (Acts 4:12).

In 2025, U.S. Christianity faces a crisis akin to the pre-Reformation Catholic Church, marked by the unscriptural Trump revival myth, megachurch decadence, and scandals. Small churches, rooted in repentance, offer hope for renewal, echoing Luther’s call for authenticity in a fragmented, spectacle-driven faith landscape.

The Broken Whistle audiobook (2024) by Pedro Israel Orta exposes CIA systemic failures in whistleblower protections. Awarded the Literary Titan Gold, it details retaliation by CIA offices. A gripping narrative redefines the genre, urging reform. Available now: https://a.co/d/b7XsZgi

The Babylonian system lures Christians from the gospel’s simplicity with materialism and pride, neutralizing its power to save, heal, and deliver. This conclusion to a 3-part series, citing Galatians 3:1-3 and 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, urges believers to reject deception and embrace Christ’s truth for freedom.

Part 3 examines the Babylonian system in modern mega-churches, media, & Christian movies, with Joni Lamb & Todd Coontz’s excesses. A theological critique & faithful examples like Keith Moore’s free ministry inspire resistance. Learn to reject worldly values & embrace Christ’s truth in this finale.

Part 2 traces the Babylonian system’s growth through the Reformation, 19th-century revivals, & 20th-century media. See how some scandals reflect materialism and pride. From state churches to televangelism, discover how faith became a commercial empire.

Part 1 defines the Babylonian system—materialism, pride, compromise—via Revelation 18 & Ezekiel 28. Trace its roots in ancient Babylon & Tyre, then its infiltration into the early church & medieval corruption. See how wealth & power sowed seeds of rebellion, setting the stage for modern excesses.

The Babylonian system—prideful, materialistic—has infiltrated Christian enterprises. This teaser introduces a 3-part series exploring its evolution, from ancient roots to modern mega-churches. Meet Joni Lamb, Todd Coontz, and faithful alternatives like Keith Moore. Dive in to discern truth from corruption.