War in the Middle East has many Christians asking whether we are living in the end times.

Current events often become the lens through which people interpret biblical eschatology. That approach can distort how Scripture teaches about the last things. Christians are called to read the Bible carefully and to resist the temptation to treat every global crisis as a prophetic timetable.

The Christian idea of ordered loves also helps shape a faithful response to global conflict. Believers should care rightly about family, nation, and neighbor while remembering that Christ’s kingdom is not tied to any earthly power.

Recent examples of viral Christianity online also reveal the difference between authenticity and a diluted message. Some voices present a polished but softened version of the faith, while others show a rough yet repentant testimony that more clearly points to the need for grace. These contrasts raise an important question: what kind of witness actually reflects the gospel?

The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world from a biblical worldview. The views of the host do not necessarily reflect the views of ABWE but represent an effort to channel a biblical approach to culture and mission that is consistent with ABWE’s doctrine and values.

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In this episode of The World View, we examine what the State of the Union revealed about a deeply divided America and the danger of selective compassion, highlighted by the reaction to the story of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska. We also look at a striking shift in public opinion as Catholic support for the death penalty now surpasses that of evangelicals, and consider what that says about whether our culture still believes in judgment. Finally, amid rising tensions with Iran and increasing arrests of Christians there, we reflect on the rapid growth of the church in hostile places and why Christians must resist the temptation to hate the very people Christ may be saving.

The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world from a biblical worldview. The views of the host do not necessarily reflect the views of ABWE but represent an effort to channel a biblical approach to culture and mission that is consistent with ABWE’s doctrine and values.

Learn more about us at abwe.org.

In this episode, we examine what’s really happening to Christians in Israel and Jordan and why raw statistics don’t tell the whole story. We unpack Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying program, now the fourth leading cause of death, and what it reveals about the rise of statism in the West. And as the Epstein revelations continue to unfold, we ask whether our moral outrage is actually borrowed capital from Christianity—and how believers can use this cultural moment to point people back to a holy God who defines justice, judges evil, and offers redemption through Christ.

The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world from a biblical worldview. The views of the host do not necessarily reflect the views of ABWE but represent an effort to channel a biblical approach to culture and mission that is consistent with ABWE’s doctrine and values.

Learn more about us at abwe.org.

In this long-form episode of The World View, Alex sits down with Pennsylvania State Rep. Joe D’Orsie to explore what happens when a missionary heart steps into the political arena. From six months on the mission field in the Dominican Republic to a decisive victory over a 20-year incumbent, D’Orsie shares how the Lord led him from local church ministry into public office. Together, they wrestle with abortion legislation, limited government, the role of the church in caring for the vulnerable, Gen Z discipleship, and the call for Christians to recover courage in the public square. If Christ is Lord over all of life, this conversation asks what that means not only for the nations, but for school boards, state houses, and our own neighborhoods.

The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world from a biblical worldview. The views of the host do not necessarily reflect the views of ABWE but represent an effort to channel a biblical approach to culture and mission that is consistent with ABWE’s doctrine and values.

Learn more about us at abwe.org.

Spectacle trains people what to love and forget, and the Super Bowl shows how entertainment can distract while real evil, including sexual exploitation, remains close to the surface. The Olympics display global pageantry detached from God, while Japan’s election highlights the broader shift from globalism toward nationalism. That changing world order demands missions strategies rooted in indigenous partnership, and it also makes moments like Jelly Roll naming Jesus and the renewed cultural hunger for motherhood and household discipleship stand out as signs of hope.

The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world from a biblical worldview. The views of the host do not necessarily reflect the views of ABWE but represent an effort to channel a biblical approach to culture and mission that is consistent with ABWE’s doctrine and values.

Learn more about us at abwe.org.

Amid protests and legal battles over immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, fresh debates over marriage and family norms, questions about national influence on the global stage, and renewed scrutiny of power and corruption at the highest levels, this episode of The World View digs beneath the headlines to explore the deeper spiritual and cultural roots shaping our world, the biblical understanding of nationhood and moral conviction, and how the gospel offers lasting hope for every people and place.

The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world from a biblical worldview. The views of the host do not necessarily reflect the views of ABWE but represent an effort to channel a biblical approach to culture and mission that is consistent with ABWE’s doctrine and values.

Learn more about us at abwe.org.

In the first part of the Colliers’ story, we heard remarkable accounts from Paraguay—stories of lives transformed as individuals surrendered themselves to Christ. In this episode, we follow their move from Paraguay to Costa Rica and witness how God continued to work through their ministry, shaping the lives of believers in their new community.

Cloud of Witnesses is a production of ABWE. ABWE is a global family of ministries sharing Christ, planting churches, and training Christian leaders in more than 80 countries. After nearly 100 years, ABWE is continuing to take the gospel to the ends of the earth. You can help us advance the kingdom for the next 100 years and beyond by supporting the mission through the Global Gospel Fund. Learn more at abwe.org/cloud.

On this week’s episode of Cloud of Witnesses, we begin the first of a two-part story featuring missionaries Paul and Patty Collier. Their story marks the final two episodes of the Cloud of Witnesses podcast series. Paul and Patty served with ABWE for 35 years, first in Paraguay and later in Costa Rica, serving God faithfully through every season of ministry.

Cloud of Witnesses is a production of ABWE. ABWE is a global family of ministries sharing Christ, planting churches, and training Christian leaders in more than 80 countries. After nearly 100 years, ABWE is continuing to take the gospel to the ends of the earth. You can help us advance the kingdom for the next 100 years and beyond by supporting the mission through the Global Gospel Fund. Learn more at abwe.org/cloud.

On this episode of Cloud of Witnesses, we hear from missionaries Doug and Sharon Kreeger, who served faithfully with ABWE in Chile for 27 years. During their time on the field, the Kreegers planted churches, led church revitalization projects, and invested in training future leaders—as Doug served as Director of the Baptist seminary in Santiago.

Cloud of Witnesses is a production of ABWE. ABWE is a global family of ministries sharing Christ, planting churches, and training Christian leaders in more than 80 countries. After nearly 100 years, ABWE is continuing to take the gospel to the ends of the earth. You can help us advance the kingdom for the next 100 years and beyond by supporting the mission through the Global Gospel Fund. Learn more at abwe.org/cloud.

On this episode of Cloud of Witnesses, we introduce you to missionary Rich Ernst. Together with his wife, Marcia, Rich faithfully served in Papua New Guinea for more than 45 years. As pioneers in ABWE’s early work there, their ministry included church planting, evangelism, and seminary leadership—laying a foundation that continues to impact lives for Christ today.

Cloud of Witnesses is a production of ABWE. ABWE is a global family of ministries sharing Christ, planting churches, and training Christian leaders in more than 80 countries. After nearly 100 years, ABWE is continuing to take the gospel to the ends of the earth. You can help us advance the kingdom for the next 100 years and beyond by supporting the mission through the Global Gospel Fund. Learn more at abwe.org/cloud.