In this episode of What’s the World Coming To?, Pastor Ken Ortize continues his teaching on the biblical signs of the end times, focusing on the warnings given by the Apostle Paul.

Ken examines how Scripture describes the moral, spiritual, and cultural conditions that would mark the last days — and why many of those signs feel unmistakably present today. From doctrinal deception and apostasy to rising narcissism, global persecution of Christians, and the push toward a centralized world economy and religion, this episode connects ancient prophecy to modern reality.

Rather than promoting fear or speculation, Ken emphasizes discernment, personal responsibility, and living with eternity in view. He challenges listeners to reconsider what they’re building their lives around and invites them to align their time, priorities, and faith with what truly matters.

This is a thoughtful, Scripture-grounded conversation for anyone wrestling with the question What is the world coming to — and how should we live in response?

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In this episode of What’s the World Coming To?, Pastor Ken Ortize continues his study of the Apostle Paul’s warnings about the end times—moving deeper into the spiritual, cultural, and moral conditions Scripture says will define the last days.

Part 2 addresses:

• The rise of extreme self-love, narcissism, and moral decay
• Lawlessness becoming normalized rather than restrained
• Sudden destruction amid false assurances of peace
• The power of deception and the danger of believing lies
• What happens when truth is rejected and discernment disappears

This episode challenges listeners to examine not only the world around them—but their own spiritual posture. How do believers remain grounded in truth when deception becomes mainstream? What does faithful living look like in unstable times?

A thoughtful, Scripture-driven conversation meant to inform, awaken, and strengthen faith—not provoke fear.

🎙️ Part 2 of a 3-part series
📖 Based on Paul’s writings in 2 Timothy, Thessalonians, and beyond
⏭️ Stay tuned for Part 3 as the series concludes

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In Part 1 of this three-part series, Pastor Ken Ortize examines the Apostle Paul’s warnings about the end times, shifting the focus from Jesus’ teachings to what the New Testament letters reveal about the last days.

Paul cautioned that the final era would be marked by doctrinal deception, widespread apostasy, and increasingly dangerous times. This episode explores how these signs manifest within the church and the broader culture—and why believers must remain anchored to biblical truth.

This teaching challenges modern assumptions, addresses cultural compromise, and calls Christians back to Scripture as the final authority.

This is Part 1 of 3.
Additional signs will be covered in the next episodes.

Key passages:
1 Timothy 4
2 Timothy 3–4
2 Thessalonians 2

Listen now and join the conversation as we ask: What’s the world coming to?

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In this episode of What’s the World Coming To?, Pastor Ken Ortize examines the signs of the end times exactly as Jesus described them.

Drawing primarily from Matthew 24 and Luke 21, this teaching focuses on Jesus’ own warnings—religious deception, global conflict, moral collapse, persecution, geopolitical upheaval, and the final rebellion that precedes His return.

Rather than approaching end-times prophecy as abstract theology, this episode presents it as instruction Jesus intended His followers to understand.

Topics include:
• False Christs and widespread deception
• Wars, unrest, and increasing global instability
• Lawlessness and moral breakdown
• The persecution of Christians worldwide
• The near-global reach of the gospel
• Jerusalem’s unique role in end-time events
• The collapse of world systems
• Fear, confusion, and spiritual deception
• Signs, wonders, and the rise of the Antichrist

If you’re asking what Jesus meant when He warned about the “end of the age,” this episode provides biblical clarity and perspective.

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In this episode of What’s the World Coming To?, Pastor Ken Ortize explores the growing tension between Islam and Western civilization and asks whether we are approaching a pivotal civilizational moment.

Rather than framing the conversation politically, this episode examines the issue through the lenses of biblical prophecy, theology, history, and culture. As antisemitism increases, global instability accelerates, and the moral foundations of the West continue to erode, Pastor Ken challenges listeners to consider whether these developments align with what Scripture describes as the signs of the times.

What happens when fundamentally different worldviews collide?
Are current events random—or part of a larger spiritual trajectory?
And what responsibility do Christians have in moments like these?

This episode calls for discernment, courage, and faithfulness in an increasingly divided world.

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Pastor Ken Ortize sits down with Doug Hershey, author of Israel Rising, Jerusalem Rising, and founder of Ezra Adventures, for a deep and timely conversation on biblical prophecy, modern Israel, and the alarming rise of antisemitism worldwide.

In this rich episode you’ll hear:

• Why prophecy must be understood literally, not allegorically
• How modern Israel reflects the exact promises of Ezekiel, Isaiah, and Jeremiah
• The historical and archaeological evidence confirming Scripture
• How deception and media narratives are shaping global opinion
• Why antisemitism is surging — and the spiritual forces behind it
• The unique role of the church in standing with Israel
• How Doug’s Ezra Adventures trips allow believers to serve Israeli farmers and participate in prophecy being fulfilled today

Whether you're following world events, studying prophecy, or seeking a solid biblical worldview, this conversation offers clarity, perspective, and hope.

Learn more about Doug Hershey, his books, and upcoming trips:
https://www.ezraadventures.com

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Jerusalem is small, isolated, and—on paper—strategically insignificant.
So why does all of Scripture, and much of the world’s conflict, revolve around it?

Pastor Ken walks through the biblical, historical, and prophetic reasons God chose this city, why it remains fiercely contested, and how Jerusalem becomes ground zero for the end-times timeline, including the Third Temple, the Antichrist, and the return of Jesus to the Mount of Olives.

A clear and accessible breakdown of one of the most important themes in biblical prophecy.

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This episode addresses one of the most frequent questions in Bible prophecy: Is the United States mentioned in the last days—and if not, why?

Pastor Ken explains why Scripture focuses on Israel, not the Western world, and why America may play little or no role in end-times events. He walks through the historical cycle of rising and collapsing empires, the cultural and moral indicators of national decline, and how global movements are reshaping world power.

He also explores how the rapture could dramatically diminish America’s influence—and why believers must stay engaged, prayerful, and committed to truth in a culture drifting toward decadence and division.

A timely, sobering, and hope-filled episode for anyone concerned about where our nation is heading and what Scripture says about the future.

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Pastor Ken welcomes missionary and Mercy Projects founder Jeff Thompson for a powerful, on-the-ground update from Ukraine. Jeff has spent over 25 years ministering throughout Eastern Europe. Today, he shares candid, firsthand stories of courage, suffering, spiritual hunger, and the ongoing humanitarian work happening in the middle of a war zone. 

Listeners will gain a clearer understanding of:

• The real conditions Ukrainian families are facing
• How the church is serving widows, orphans, and refugees
• Why the conflict remains so volatile
• The emotional and spiritual cost carried by local pastors
• Practical ways to pray and get involved

This is a sobering but hope-filled conversation that brings needed clarity beyond political noise and headline narratives.

Learn more or support the ministry:
https://www.mercyprojects.org

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How does mass manipulation shape the world we’re living in—and what does Scripture say about it? In this episode, Pastor Ken Ortize explores the rise of propaganda, the power of “the big lie,” and why the Bible warns that a strong delusion will sweep across the world in the last days.

Through history, psychology, and biblical prophecy, Pastor Ken breaks down how mass formation psychosis takes hold, how truth gets distorted, and how believers can stay grounded when culture embraces deception.

Key Points:

• What mass formation psychosis is and why it matters
• The spiritual roots of mass deception
• How repetition, emotion, and isolation shape belief
• What the Bible teaches about strong delusion
• How Christians can resist manipulation and walk in truth

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