Stop Being "Woke": Why Marxism and Paganism Are Destroying the Church

Pastor Lucas Miles exposes the rise of paganism and Marxism in the West and shares an emotional tribute to the legacy of Charlie Kirk.In this episode: We sit down with Pastor Lucas Miles, Senior Director of TPUSA Faith and author of Woke Jesus, for a profound conversation on the spiritual war facing America. Lucas opens up about the tragic passing of Charlie Kirk on September 10th, how it sparked a revival across the nation, and the future of Turning Point USA Faith. We dive deep into the dangerous rise of "Wokeism" and "Paganism" in the church, why Marxism is using Islam as a tool to destroy the West, and the controversial topic of Christian Nationalism. Lucas challenges pastors to reject passivity, balance grace with unshakeable truth, and prepare their congregations for the coming persecution.About Lucas Miles: Role: Senior Pastor of Influence Church & Senior Director of  @TPUSAFaith  Author of: Woke Jesus, The Christian Left, and The Pagan Threat Known for: Bold cultural commentary, challenging progressive Christianity, and leading the "Make Heaven Crowded" tour.🔗 Connect with Lucas Miles: Website: https://lucasmiles.org X: https://x.com/LucasMiles⏱️ Chapters:00:00 - Introduction: Who is Lucas Miles?01:15 - Lucas’s Testimony: Breaking into Church to Play Basketball04:30 - The Importance of Shepherding & Discipleship08:00 - Joining TPUSA Faith & The Legacy of Charlie Kirk12:15 - The "September 10th" Shift: How Tragedy Sparked Revival16:00 - What Lucas Learned from Charlie Kirk's Work Ethic18:30 - TPUSA vs. TPUSA Faith: Clarifying the Mission23:45 - Is "Christian Nationalism" a Threat? (Defining Terms)29:00 - Pastors in the White House: Advising the King34:20 - Are Politicians Using Christianity for Votes?39:15 - Why Christianity is Shrinking in the West vs. Global South42:00 - The "Seed of the Martyr": The Story of Polycarp47:30 - The Education War: Marxism in Schools vs. Homeschooling54:00 - The Mental Health Crisis & Woke Ideology58:15 - Grace AND Truth: How to Heresy-Proof Your Life01:01:30 - The Pagan Threat: How Marxism and Paganism Are Uniting01:03:45 - The "Red-Green Alliance": Islam and the Left01:05:10 - Lucas’s Legacy: Uniting the Body of Christ📚 Resources Mentioned: "The Pagan Threat" by Lucas MilesTPUSA Faith: https://www.tpusa.com/faithConnect With Zach and Path of the CrossSubscribe: https://youtube.com/@PathoftheCrossPodcast?si=I8aPszhY_vvQbvebFollow Zach "SchuZ" Schumaker: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachschumaker/ X: https://x.com/ZachSchumaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zach.schuz.schumaker TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachschumaker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachschumaker/Path of the Cross Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathofthecrosspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574915377314About Path of the Cross: Path of the Cross Podcast bridges the gap between the heart and the mind through raw testimonies and deep theological truth. Hosted by Zach Schumaker, we explore apologetics, Bible history, and the reality of suffering to equip the whole believer. Subscribe to discover not just what to believe, but why it matters.Check out my other shows: The SchuZ Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOMleLQ1xZNiga5HlLG2dkA The Iron Compass: https://www.youtube.com/@TheIronCompassShowHashtags: #LucasMiles #PathOfTheCross #TPUSAFaith #CharlieKirk #WokeJesus #PaganThreat #ChristianNationalism #Marxism #EndTimes #Revival #ChurchCulture #BiblicalWorldview#POTCP Episode #21