What if the global order that kept the seas open and the dollar strong is the same order that must weaken for prophecy to unfold? We dig into the petrodollar’s origins, why America’s role as world policeman must eventually fade, and how this correlates to an Islamic invasion built around Sharia—more than a religion, a system. From “house of war” vs “house of peace” to the logic of taqiyya and the many faces of jihad, we connect headlines to history without losing sight of people Jesus loves.

We field hard questions on Sunni and Shia, the authority of the hadith, and expectations around the Mahdi and Isa. The parallels with biblical categories are jarring: a unifying leader, a global religious impulse, and language at the UN that sounds like covenant-making. But our aim isn’t to sensationalize. It’s to anchor hope. We explain why Islam doesn’t fit the “Judeo‑Christian” frame, how its works-based pillars collide with the gospel of grace, and why food laws and rituals miss the center: a new heart, a new Spirit, and a new allegiance.

The most urgent takeaway lands at home. A faith that costs nothing produces crowds, not disciples. Drawing lessons from the revival in Iran, we talk about why persecution clarifies love, how nominal Christianity withers under pressure, and how to recover the simplicity of following Jesus—deny yourself, pick up your cross, and live by the Spirit. Discernment matters too: not every manifestation is holy, and the Spirit leads with self-control, truth, and obedience. If you’re ready to swap outrage for intercession and fear for fidelity, this conversation will steady your heart for whatever comes next.

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What if the most beautiful worship you’ll ever offer comes from the bottom—when all you have left is trust? Director and combat veteran Eric Swithin sits down with us to unpack Show Me Your Glory, a film forged in prayer that gathers verified testimonies from around the world and refuses to skip the chapters on suffering. We talk through why Scripture pairs miracles with waiting and weakness, how God “recycles” pain into ministry, and what real fruit looks like beyond hype: people saved, faith strengthened, and Jesus at the center.

Eric shares personal stories of healing, provision, and spiritual warfare, but the heartbeat is obedience. Saying yes when you’re afraid often unlocks the provision you can’t engineer—whether that’s a storm diverted in prayer or the courage to keep filming when funds run thin. From there we lean into a question everyone asks: how do you hear God’s voice? Eric’s field-tested approach is simple and demanding—saturate in Scripture to know the Shepherd’s tone, cultivate stillness, test impressions by peace and the Word, and move with humility as confirmation comes. Over time, hearing God becomes daily bread, not rare dessert.

We don’t dodge the tensions in the church. We name the ditches—gifts edited out on one side, spectacle and profiteering on the other—and call for a middle way: Bible-rooted, Spirit-empowered, done in order and aimed at God’s glory. As lying signs and wonders rise, we offer clear guardrails: confess Jesus as Lord, watch the fruit, follow the Spirit’s discernment, and don’t chase spectacle. We close with a sharper invitation: settle whether the Holy Spirit truly lives in you, not with lip service but with surrender that changes desires. If your heart longs to see God magnified in both miracles and midnight seasons, this conversation will steady your steps and stir your faith.

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Headlines are calling it “non-human intelligence,” but the deeper question is allegiance: which kingdom are we dealing with, and how do we respond without fear or naivety? We take you from congressional hearings and military UAP videos to the places most shows won’t go—historical occult roots, theological implications of “life out there,” and what it means when abduction accounts end the moment someone invokes the name of Jesus.

We unpack how Genesis, Romans 8, and the incarnation define the limits of “ET salvation,” why today’s interdimensional language actually fits the biblical category of spiritual beings, and how media has front-loaded the culture for ontological shock. From orbs to “foo fighters,” from automatic writing to the “gray” archetype, the pattern looks ancient: the same spirits in new costumes, tailored to each era’s imagination. We trace the line that connects pop-sci hopes, evolutionary narratives, and modern disclosure talk to a pressure campaign on worship—not just belief.

Then we zoom into the now. AI hype, quantum promises, neural interfaces, and transhumanist dreams offer a counterfeit path to immortality. Tie that to financial control systems and you can see why Revelation 13 is less about sci-fi and more about loyalty. The mark begins with worship; the tech is just the delivery system. So what should followers of Jesus do? Stay in the Word. Stay in prayer. Stay in a healthy local church. Learn to test spirits. And be ready to demonstrate the superior kingdom like Elijah on Mount Carmel: not with spectacle, but with obedience that carries authority.

If you’re looking for a clear, sober guide through the noise—one that respects evidence, engages Scripture, and refuses fear—this conversation is for you. Listen, share with a friend who’s curious or confused about UFOs and “disclosure,” and leave a review so others can find it. Your take: are we seeing aliens, demons, or something else—and where will you place your worship?

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A single feed can shake a world—and also wake it up. When a public murder ricocheted across the internet, the outrage machine roared, but something else broke through the noise: a surge of raw hunger for God. We trace the shock, the manipulation, and the unexpected fruit, and we talk plainly about what it means to fight spiritual battles with spiritual weapons—prayer, intercession, truth, and a church family that refuses to fracture.

We dig into how shared trauma forges a global zeitgeist, why media can govern emotions like sorcery, and how to build real discernment that tests spirits, checks doctrine, and measures fruit. Along the way, we pull back the curtain on distraction cycles—pharma disclosures, UAP hearings, UN votes—and we ask a simple question: who has your worship? The conversation also wrestles with Israel through a biblical lens, differentiating the modern state, the bloodline of Abraham, and the spiritual people of God grafted in by Christ.

What encourages us most is what we’re seeing on the ground: standing-room-only worship, strangers buying Bibles, and people encountering Jesus outside formal religion. Social change never outruns spiritual transformation; bars close when hearts open. If your love feels thin and your feeds feel loud, come get re-centered: intimacy with God, Scripture in your bones, and a local church on mission together. Listen, share with a friend who needs hope, and help us spread the word—subscribe, leave a review, and tell us where you’re seeing signs of awakening.

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What if the most powerful catalysts for spiritual revival aren't sophisticated strategies or cutting-edge methodologies, but something far more fundamental—prayer rooted in friendship with Jesus?

Ryan Skoog, founder of Venture.org and author of "Lead with Prayer," takes us on a riveting journey into what he calls the "three uns"—unsafe, unreached, and unresourced areas of the world. Having witnessed unprecedented church growth in the most challenging environments imaginable, Ryan reveals the surprising truth behind the global revival that missiologists call the largest numerical expansion of Christianity in history.

Through hundreds of hours interviewing Christian leaders across six continents, Ryan discovered that effective prayer isn't primarily about technique or discipline, but relationship. From a woman who walks with Jesus through war-torn Myanmar jungles to a New York financier who schedules "Waste Time with God" in his calendar, the foundation is the same—friendship with Christ.

The contrast with Western prayer habits is stark. Research shows Christian leaders pray less as they gain more education and influence, essentially declaring through their actions, "I'm busier than Jesus." Yet neuroscience confirms what global church leaders demonstrate: relational prayer physically rewires our brains after just eight weeks of consistent practice.

Ryan shares breathtaking stories of miracles, deliverance, and transformation happening regularly in places where prayer is not a checkbox but a lifeline. From entire villages converting after witnessing demonic deliverance to crippled children walking after prayer, these aren't anomalies but consistent manifestations of God's power in responsive environments.

This conversation will challenge your concept of productivity, reframe your understanding of spiritual disciplines, and invite you into a more vibrant prayer life that starts with simply enjoying God's presence. As Ryan reminds us, we aren't called to approach prayer as experts but as enthusiasts, collecting prayer habits that transform not just moments but entire days in God's presence.

Ryan is cofounder and president of VENTURE.ORG, a nonprofit that works in the toughest places of the world, serving war refugees, trafficked people, oppressed children, and the unreached. Ryan is also a serial entrepreneur who co-founded several travel technology companies and co-authored the Bestselling book Lead with Prayer and the devotional Chosen.

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What happens when a former Satanist who orchestrated 8,000 witches to curse a woman ends up not only finding Christ but becoming her ministry partner? In this powerful episode of Blood and Oil, we witness one of the most extraordinary testimonies of God's redemptive work as Adele and Riaan share their journey from darkness to light.

Adele Vrey, who spent decades in Satanism before encountering Christ during a failed kidnapping attempt of a pastor's son, wrote a book exposing occult practices in South Africa. Years later, Riaan Swiegelaar—then a spokesperson for the South African Satanic Church—was assigned to discredit her. Through a series of divine appointments, Riaan had his own encounter with Jesus and eventually partnered with the very woman he once considered an enemy.

But this conversation goes far beyond their dramatic conversion stories. With refreshing clarity, they dismantle common misconceptions about spiritual warfare, explaining why "the devil has no legal claim on a Christian" and why focusing on Christ's finished work is infinitely more powerful than obsessing over demonic tactics. Their profound insight that "churches without power are misrepresenting the blood of Jesus" challenges comfortable Christianity and calls believers back to authentic, transformative faith.

Perhaps most moving is their revelation about what ultimately breaks the power of darkness: "I knew how to fight and start a war with anyone," Adele shares, "but I had no defense against love." This truth forms the foundation of their ministry approach: invitation to encounter and relationship. As she put it, "pray in your prayer closet, but invite them for dinner." 

Ready to experience spiritual warfare from a biblical perspective that emphasizes love over fear? Listen now and discover why Jesus has never looked at you wishing you were someone else.

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The divine partnership between God and humanity stands as one of Christianity's most beautiful mysteries. Why would the Creator of everything choose to work through flawed, broken vessels to accomplish His purposes? In this profound conversation, we explore how God invites former enemies into kingdom collaboration.

Using the powerful imagery of the refiner's fire from Malachi, we unpack how sanctification transforms believers into sacred vessels. Just as a silversmith watches carefully until he can see his reflection in the purified metal, God applies heat through life's trials to remove our impurities, always present in the process. The most stunning revelation? Some aspects of God's character can only be discovered in the flames, not apart from them.

We delve into the baptism of the Holy Spirit as a subsequent empowerment distinct from salvation—the divine enablement that equips ordinary people for extraordinary mission. Through biblical examples and contemporary experiences, we demonstrate how spiritual gifts operate according to the Spirit's will rather than human ability. The only requirements? Being willing and available.

Unlike generic spiritual practices, Christianity offers intensely personal divine encounters. God knows your fingerprint, eye pattern, and every hair on your head. He meets you exactly where you are, addressing your specific wounds and circumstances with perfect precision. Your imperfections aren't obstacles—they're opportunities for His power to shine through.

Ready to move beyond spectator Christianity? Start each day with "God, use me today," and prepare to witness how the Creator of galaxies partners with you to build His kingdom in ways that will leave you in awe.

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Why would a loving God allow evil to exist? This question has troubled seekers and believers for centuries, yet remains uniquely challenging for Christianity compared to other faith traditions. In this thought-provoking episode, we explore theodicy—the problem of evil—from multiple angles that will challenge and deepen your understanding.

The conversation begins by examining why this question specifically targets Christianity rather than other religions. Unlike Islam where Allah authors both good and evil, or dualistic religions with competing powers, Christianity claims a God who is simultaneously all-good, all-powerful, and sovereign—creating an apparent contradiction that demands resolution.

We dive into God's purpose in creation: the desire for genuine relationship based on love. Since real love requires freedom to choose, evil becomes possible—not because God desires love, but because without choice, love would be meaningless. This divine risk created the potential for suffering, but also for authentic connection that mechanical obedience could never achieve.

What sets this discussion apart is our exploration of how self-reliance becomes the greatest barrier to experiencing God's solution to suffering. Through powerful stories and biblical insights, we reveal how surrender and "death to self" become the pathway not just to salvation, but to freedom from evil's grip in our daily lives.

Rather than offering simplistic answers, we acknowledge the tension between intellectual understanding and lived experience. Yet we emphasize what makes Christianity unique: a God who entered our suffering rather than remaining distant from it. Jesus experienced human pain firsthand, transforming how we can face our own struggles with hope.

Whether you're wrestling with personal suffering or intellectual doubts about God's goodness, this episode offers perspective that honors both the mystery and meaning behind life's deepest questions. Join us as we explore how the gospel provides the ultimate answer to evil through the proving of love.

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What does it mean to live in spiritual victory? Christ won a decisive battle in His death and resurrection, yet many Christians still approach spiritual warfare as if they're fighting for victory rather than from victory.

In this illuminating episode, we unpack the profound implications of Christ's triumph over the demonic realm. The cross wasn't just a historical event—it fundamentally altered the spiritual landscape by disarming the enemy and breaking Satan's legal claim over humanity. Through Christ's blood, believers have been transferred from the domain of darkness into God's kingdom, yet many continue living as though they're still under enemy occupation.

Our conversation reveals why understanding your position in Christ transforms everything about spiritual warfare. Before salvation, we were "children of wrath" under Satan's jurisdiction. Now, seated with Christ in heavenly places, believers possess His authority—not because they've earned it, but because relationship with Christ grants access to it. This distinction between working for victory versus working from victory lies at the heart of living victoriously.

We explore practical questions: Why do many Christians remain vulnerable to spiritual attacks? How does the armor of God actually function? What's the difference between God's permissive and perfect will? And crucially, how does understanding both the cross (which pays for sin) and the resurrection (which breaks death's power) complete our understanding of spiritual triumph?

Whether you're battling spiritual opposition, seeking deeper understanding of your authority in Christ, or simply wanting to live more victoriously, this episode will equip you with biblical insights that elevate your spiritual warfare from striving to standing firm in what Christ has already accomplished.

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What do persecuted Christians around the world crave most? Not just Bibles, but the ability to gather freely in worship. While Western believers debate whether church attendance really matters, underground believers risk their lives just to meet together. This spiritual disconnect reveals something profound about what's truly at stake.

In this powerful episode, the hosts of Blood and Oil tackle the critical importance of church attendance in an age where individualism has infiltrated Christian thinking. Drawing from Scripture, church history, and contemporary accounts from the persecuted church, they build a compelling case for why gathering isn't optional but essential for spiritual protection and growth.

The conversation explores how collective prayer creates spiritual barriers that demons cannot penetrate—a reality confirmed by former occultists who couldn't enter cities during powerful revival meetings. This spiritual dynamic helps explain why Satan works relentlessly to isolate believers from their church communities. An isolated Christian becomes vulnerable to the escalating deceptions targeting believers in these last days.

Most revealing is their discussion of specific deceptions infiltrating Christian circles today, including the "divine feminine" concept that subtly distorts our understanding of God's nature. The hosts carefully distinguish between essential and non-essential beliefs, providing listeners with crucial discernment tools for navigating increasingly treacherous spiritual waters.

Whether you're a committed church member or someone who's drifted away from regular fellowship, this episode will challenge your thinking and reinvigorate your appreciation for what happens when believers gather. In a world where spiritual warfare intensifies daily, could your church attendance be more consequential than you've realized?

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