Welcome to The Heart of God podcast, where we uncover Biblical truth amid today's headlines and explore what Scripture reveals about our rapidly unfolding world. In Episode 116, "Does Israel Deserve To Be A Nation?", we confront a provocative question echoing across conservative media: Tucker Carlson and Matt Walsh have recently challenged whether Israel truly has a "right to exist"—with Walsh arguing no nation, including Israel or even the USA, holds an inherent "right" to exist, and Carlson questioning U.S. aid, alliances, and the biblical claims tied to the land. The constant global narrative pushes for a Palestinian state, often framing Israel as the central obstacle to peace in the Middle East. But if Israel were removed or diminished, would the conflicts truly end? Would terrorism, regional instability, and anti-Western threats vanish? The Bible provides strikingly clear answers that speak directly to these debates raging in 2026. In Zechariah 12, the prophet declares that in the last days, God will make Jerusalem "a very heavy stone for all peoples"—a burdensome, immovable burden that injures anyone who tries to "heave it away" or remove it. Zechariah answers the very question Carlson, Walsh, and millions are asking today: Is Israel the problem, or are the real issues those nations and forces determined to burden themselves by opposing God's chosen people and land? What does God say will happen to anyone who stands against Israel? Scripture warns of severe consequences for those who gather against Jerusalem, promising divine protection and judgment on Israel's adversaries. This ancient prophecy feels eerily relevant as international pressure mounts, public opinion shifts, and questions about Israel's legitimacy dominate discussions. Join host Barry Voorhies as we dive into Zechariah 12 and related passages, connecting end-times prophecy to current events, conservative critiques, and the unchanging promises of God. Whether you're searching for Biblical insights on Israel-Palestine, Tucker Carlson's Israel comments, Matt Walsh on nations' rights, Jerusalem as a burdensome stone, or God's warnings to those opposing Israel, this episode offers timeless answers for our chaotic times. Subscribe now on your favorite platform, hit that notification bell, and let's seek the heart of God together in the midst of these pivotal questions!