From a starring role in the Fast & Furious franchise to being part of the ensemble cast of the hit television show NCIS: New Orleans, Lucas Black saw tremendous success as an actor in Hollywood. But at the height of his fame, he decided to leave Hollywood behind and refocus on faith, family, and family-friendly films. He joins us to share about his decision to move away from Hollywood, standing for Jesus in the entertainment industry, how faith has shaped who he is, and his exciting new project that’s inspiring audiences everywhere. 

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Who’s really to blame for the current Gaza War? Why is the world obsessed with Israel, a tiny nation the size of New Jersey? And what is the real motivation behind the shocking rise of pro-Hamas anti-Semitism on college campuses Actress, producer activist and podcaster Noa Tishby reveals the shocking reality in her latest book, “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew.” Noa exposes the roots behind the world’s oldest and most irrational hatred and why it ultimately threatens every American—not just Jews. What are the solutions to this age-old problem and what does its rise always indicate for a nation?

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Marked to die before he’d ever have a chance to live, Matt Potter was nearly aborted in the womb—but God had other plans. Snatched from the jaws of death, his destiny was transformed forever by a young girl’s prayer, a divine connection, and timing that was so astounding it could only be described as miraculous. And he went out to found Pray.com - one of the largest prayer initiatives in the world!

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What does it take to escape a real-life nightmare? From abuse and mental torment to emotional manipulation and more, this was the anguish one woman endured for almost her entire life from her father, a self-proclaimed Mormon end time prophet. Erick sits down with journalist and author Carrie Sheffield to talk about her tumultuous upbringing, how she broke loose from the grip of a cult-like life, and finding her own faith in Jesus.

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From serving on one of Israel’s elite special forces units and training U.S. law enforcement personnel in counterterrorism tactics to providing instruction to Keanu Reeves for the John Wick film franchise, Aaron Cohen has a unique set of skills and a vital perspective that has made him a formidable expert in dealing with the dangers in our world. He has consulted for media outlets on issues in the Middle East, and today Erick sits down with him to hear more about his life, his undercover missions, what it will take to defeat terrorist groups like Hamas and Hezbollah and the global threat that is Iran, and what the world could learn from Israel on what navigating such extremist threats.

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Discover what makes one of the most intriguing figures in business and culture tick as we go behind the beard with Duck Commander CEO and former Duck Dynasty personality, Willie Robertson. From dealing with fame to being grounded in faith, we discover the deep passion for the hope found in Jesus that runs through this family as Willie shares about reaching people through a message of love and transformation revealed in his brand-new book Gospeler. And we get up-close and personal to explore his journey from the bayou to the boardroom and hear personal stories of what led to the hit show, how the family dealt with the issue of cancel culture, and even about one of his first business ventures all the way back in fifth grade!

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American television legend Dr. Phil sits down with host Erick Stakelbeck and unloads on the swarming and destructive threats facing our nation. Dr. Phil reveals his battle plan to revive our country’s core values from his new book “WE’VE GOT ISSUES: How You Can Stand Strong America’s Soul and Sanity”. This captivating discussion tackles everything from cancel culture, to the horrific impacts of social media. Hear how you can navigate these cultural landmines, while helping repair this country right where you are. Don’t miss host Erick Stakelbeck’s exclusive interview on The StaksCast.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's top advisor and Israel’s Minister of Strategic Affairs, Ron Dermer, joins Erick on the Stakscast this week for an eye-opening discussion. In this wide-ranging conversation, Dermer breaks down why Israel will finish the job of crushing Hamas in Gaza despite growing international pressure and why the IDF may be forced to act soon against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Dermer also shares why increased talk of a Palestinian state is misguided and how the IDF does an exemplary job of protecting Palestinian civilians despite Hamas barbarity and false accusations.

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Pastor Robert Jeffress sits down with host Erick Stakelbeck and exposes prophetic revelations from his new book “Are We Living in the End Times?” How did the Hamas massacre of October 7th hasten the prophetic timeline? What are the spiritual forces at play in the erupting war in the Middle East? Does Pastor Jeffress see America eventually turning its back on Israel? Don’t miss host Erick Stakelbeck’s exclusive interview on The StaksCast.

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World-renowned pastor and author Jack Hibbs sits down with host Erick Stakelbeck and breaks down the urgent insights from his new book “Living in the Daze of Deception: How to Discern Truth from Culture’s Lies.” Is the United States doomed to succumb to these nefarious plots? What Biblical encouragement can we hold onto to fight back against this wave of darkness and deceit? And what role does Israel play in America’s destiny? Don’t miss host Erick Stakelbeck’s exclusive interview on The StaksCast.

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