Hegseth's Holy War & Alex's Strava Streak

Alex breaks down how Pete Hegseth is framing the Iran war not just in military terms, but as something close to a divinely guided mission—complete with calls for Americans to pray “in the name of Jesus Christ.” The episode explores how his rhetoric, including references to “God’s providence” and even Crusader language like “Deus vult,” blurs the line between faith and warfare. Alex also examines the backlash from religious leaders and what it means when the world’s most powerful military is tied to a sense of holy purpose. He ends with the question — when leaders say “God is on our side”… what exactly does that mean for everyone else?