Can You Destroy Theology With Missiles? - Ep. 958 - August 10, 2026

Can missiles defeat a nation whose military strategy is driven by end-times theology? In Episode 958 of The Smith and Rowland Show, Jeff Rowland and Alan Smith examine Iran's belief in the coming Mahdi and what that belief may mean for the conflict with the United States and Israel. The discussion focuses on the connection between theology, military decisions, and national strategy. If Iranian leaders view chaos, suffering, and escalating conflict as signs that prophecy is unfolding, conventional deterrence may not produce the results many expect. Military losses and economic pressure could strengthen their resolve rather than bring them to the negotiating table. Jeff and Alan also discuss:  * The role of Twelver Shiite theology in Iran's government and Revolutionary Guard  * Why Iran's religious convictions affect how it responds to war and sanctions  * The limits of missiles, air campaigns, blockades, and political negotiations  * The possibility of a spiritual awakening among the Persian people  * The difference between the Islamic expectation of the Mahdi and the Christian hope of Jesus Christ's return  * Why Christians need to understand their own biblical theology and pray with greater clarity The conversation also addresses prophecy, deception, radicalization, the persecution of Iranian citizens, and the challenge of responding to an ideology that views bloodshed as part of a divine plan. Watch the full episode and consider how theology shapes international conflict, national decisions, and the way the church should respond. #TheSmithAndRowlandShow #Iran #BibleProphecy #EndTimes #ChristianCommentary