Allen Jackson Now

South Korea was once considered one of Asia’s strongest democracies. Pastor Son Hyun-bo says we should pay close attention to how quickly conditions can change. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Pastor Son and Pastor Rob McCoy to discuss the deterioration of religious freedom in South Korea and why Christians in America should take notice. Pastor Son warns that government restrictions and political changes can move quickly when the Church becomes disengaged. Pastor Allen says America’s greatest promise is not simply economic prosperity. It is the freedom to worship Jesus, speak biblical truth, and live according to our convictions without government interference. Don’t wait until freedom is gone to decide it mattered.

The Democrat Party says it's a “big tent” party, welcoming a wide range of perspectives. But how big is that tent becoming? In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Tom Bevan, President of RealClearPolitics, to examine the relationship between the Democratic establishment and its increasingly influential socialist wing. Hakeem Jeffries has described the party as a “broad caucus,” even as DSA-backed candidates advocate socialist positions, such as making taxpayers pay for universal health care, housing, higher education, and even reparations for ancestral grievances. Pastor Allen warns Christians not to dismiss these developments as somebody else's political problem. Socialism and communism have historically affected freedom of worship, freedom of speech, and freedom to gather. Don't wait until our liberties disappear to begin paying attention.

Washington has run up a $40 trillion tab, and some politicians are responding by promising even more free stuff. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes former Congressional Budget Office Director Doug Holtz-Eakin to examine America’s growing debt crisis and the economic reality behind the promises of democratic socialism. No matter how politicians package those promises, the bill ultimately reaches regular taxpayers. America is effectively putting its future on a credit card while accountability in Washington continues to disappear. Pastor Allen says America’s future is being diminished by a political culture that too often treats taxpayer money as something to loot rather than steward. Christians cannot simply watch it happen. We are called to be champions of truth and biblical stewardship.

A nation that forgets its history becomes vulnerable. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes author Eric Metaxas to discuss why understanding America’s founding matters now more than ever. They revisit the stories of the nation's founders and signers of the Declaration, the sacrifices they made for liberty, and the biblical worldview that shaped how many of them understood self-government. When we forget how liberty was created and the spiritual foundations required to sustain it, we become more susceptible to ideas like socialism and Marxism that promise security through greater government control. Let’s recover the courage to engage the culture, learn our history, and recognize God’s hand at work in our own generation.

Can you fully understand America's founding without understanding the faith of the people who created it? In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes author Eric Metaxas to uncover the biblical ideas woven throughout the American Revolution. From the Great Awakening and the colonists' familiarity with Scripture, to the founders' repeated references to divine providence, Metaxas argues that Christian faith wasn't just a footnote in the story but rather central to how many colonists understood liberty, government, and their responsibility before God.

For Americans, war can be turned off with the television. For Israelis, the siren may come in the middle of the night. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Israeli residents Adam and Gili Focht for a firsthand look at what it means to raise a family in a nation living under the constant possibility of missile attacks, terrorism, and war. They discuss the reality behind the headlines, from interrupted family dinners, closed schools, and the knowledge that another attack could begin without warning. Behind every geopolitical headline are families trying to live ordinary lives under extraordinary circumstances. Hear their story.

Wisconsin may have just revealed how close America is to a political turning point. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow to examine what Wisconsin's closely contested Democratic primary may signal for the future of politics. They discuss the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) platform positions, such as support for abolishing ICE, defunding and abolishing police, as well as growing concerns over the direction of cultural institutions like the Smithsonian and controversy in the WNBA. Pastor Allen challenges believers to reject silence and faithfully live out a biblical worldview wherever God has placed them. Strong communities begin when we are willing to stand boldly for truth with courage and conviction.

Iran thought it could hold the world's energy supply hostage, but President Trump responded by turning the pressure back on Tehran. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Brigham McCown of the Hudson Institute to discuss how President Trump's energy strategy is applying pressure on Iran and why China, not the United States, is far more dependent on energy flowing through the Strait of Hormuz. Energy independence has become one of America's greatest national security advantages. Pastor Allen explains why America should never apologize for pursuing national strength and why Christians should confidently support the values that have produced freedom, opportunity, and prosperity for generations.

The debate over socialism is no longer theoretical. It's unfolding in America's largest city. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes former Congressional Budget Office Director Doug Holtz-Eakin to discuss declining workforce participation and the growing popularity of socialist policies. They examine New York City's policy experiment under Mayor Zohran Mamdani, including taxpayer-funded grocery stores, rent freezes, and government price controls. Pastor Allen explains why Scripture consistently presents work as honorable and essential to human flourishing. As the culture increasingly looks to government for solutions, we are called to model responsibility, instead of entitlement and dependence.

The Democratic Socialists of America are no longer operating on the political fringe. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson takes a closer look at the DSA’s newly public platform and why it deserves serious attention. Among its proposals are dismantling long-standing constitutional institutions like the Senate, abolishing ICE, and expanding government ownership of private enterprise. Pastor Allen also explores the cultural trends making these ideas more attractive, from declining respect for work and personal responsibility, to increasing dependence on government programs. Christians cannot afford to ignore the moment. This is a time to courageously speak truth and engage our communities, or we will lose our liberties and freedoms.