Allen Jackson Now

Israel is facing a new round of international pressure, but this time it's coming from some of its longtime Western partners. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, to examine new measures announced by Britain, France, and Canada targeting trade with Israeli settlements in the areas biblically known as Judea and Samaria. Israel and America have pushed back, reopening fundamental questions about the validity of a proposed two-state solution. Pastor Allen challenges the assumption that instability across the region can be solved by requiring Israel to relinquish additional territory. Israel's existence demonstrates God's faithfulness, and we should understand the biblical covenant connecting the Jewish people to the land. Let’s pray for the peace of Jerusalem and have the courage to stand publicly for the Jewish people.

Remembering the lessons of the past should affect the way we live in the present. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes former Reagan White House official, Jeffrey Lord, to examine how dramatically the political conversation has changed over the past quarter-century since 9/11, including the growing influence of socialist candidates who downplay the evils of terrorism. Pastor Allen reminds us that we cannot respond to a wayward culture by retreating into our homes and church sanctuaries. Citizenship and public expressions of our Christian faith are responsibilities we should take seriously.

Fraud isn't government waste on a spreadsheet. It's real money taken from taxpayers. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Eric Eggers, Vice President of the Government Accountability Institute, to examine the government's growing anti-fraud campaign. They discuss healthcare fraud, Medicare and Medicaid, and the extraordinary amounts of taxpayer money potentially involved. Pastor Allen asks why taxpayers so rarely hear genuine accountability when enormous amounts of public money are mishandled. He's watching for real repentance from elected officials. Repentance requires more than a press conference or a promise to do better. It means a change of mind, followed by a change of behavior.

America just added 162,000 jobs in one month, far more than economists expected. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Georgia Congressman Buddy Carter for a wide-ranging conversation about the economy, energy, and the final stretch before the midterm elections. They examine the rising labor-force participation and gains in manufacturing employment. Pastor Allen says America's future cannot be reduced to economic statistics or political outcomes. There's never been another nation quite like the American experiment in self-government. Maintaining it requires engaged citizens, strong families, and a Church willing to carry biblical truth beyond its own walls.

Who speaks for children when they cannot speak for themselves? In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Ashley Hayek, the Executive Vice President of the America First Policy Institute, for a conversation about parents, education, and the battle over America's next generation. The discussion extends beyond education to medical interventions involving minors, abortion, and the Lindsay Clancy case—different stories that all require Americans to seriously consider how our culture values and protects children. Pastor Allen challenges Christians to recover their confidence and bring their faith into conversations that extend far beyond church walls. Political and societal outcomes are shaped by deeper moral convictions, and we have a responsibility to participate with courage and truth.

How did ideas that would have seemed unthinkable only a generation ago become mainstream arguments in American culture? In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Sage Steele, a former ESPN anchor and host of The Sage Steele Show, to examine several cultural battles exposing America's increasingly divided understanding of truth. They discuss the WNBA and the debate over biological males competing against female athletes. They also revisit the COVID era and inconsistencies recently revealed from Anthony Fauci's private diary that have renewed questions about the intense pressure many Americans faced from government institutions, corporations, employers, and the media. Pastor Allen says these controversies and inconsistencies reflect something deeper than politics. They reveal a nation moving further away from a biblical worldview while Christians are too often keeping their convictions safely within church walls. That needs to change.

For decades we've been told that what starts in California eventually spreads across America. That makes what's happening there everybody's business. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Congressman James Gallagher of California to examine massive fraud and improper government payments in California, the state's response to independent journalists investigating taxpayer-funded organizations, and concerns surrounding the “Stop Nick Shirley Act.” Why weren't government prosecutors uncovering the fraud problems? Pastor Allen says we should stop accepting government waste, abuse and incompetence as inevitable. But we shouldn't respond by hoping California collapses. We should instead pray for a profound spiritual transformation in California, that could ripple outward across the entire nation.

Anthony Fauci received a sweeping presidential pardon covering his federal service. So why would he still invoke the Fifth Amendment when Congress wants answers? In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes former federal prosecutor John Malcolm to examine the continuing congressional effort to obtain answers from Anthony Fauci. They discuss Fauci's invocation of the Fifth Amendment, President Biden's preemptive pardon, and the legal questions surrounding what Congress can do next. Pastor Allen also challenges the assumption that science requires absolute certainty. Genuine scientific inquiry allows questions, scrutiny, and even the admission, “I don't know.” When public policy affects millions of lives, transparency and accountability matter. But accountability cannot stop in Washington. Christians who demand truth from their leaders must also have the courage to speak the truth they have been entrusted with.

Christians were repeatedly told that “separation of church and state” meant faith should stay out of politics. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes retired Green Beret and former Virginia legislator Nick Freitas to discuss government and the role Christians should play in civic life. They examine the First Amendment and what happens when Christians surrender education, politics, and culture to people with fundamentally different worldviews. Pastor Allen says this isn't a season for condemnation. It's a season for courage. We can no longer huddle inside churches, hold polite Bible studies, and assume the surrounding culture will remain grounded in biblical values. We must be willing to bring our faith into the world around us.

“Sharia is already here.” When a Muslim leader at a Texas mosque makes a statement like that, we better pay attention. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Texas Congressman Keith Self, founder of the Sharia-Free America Caucus, to examine concerns surrounding Islamist political influence in the United States. They discuss campaign support surrounding Democratic candidates such as Abdul El-Sayed and questions about how Islamist political activism overlaps with America's increasingly influential socialist movement. Pastor Allen says competing worldviews are colliding in the public square, and Christians cannot respond by becoming silent about our Savior. Anything diminishing the uniqueness of Jesus is a false gospel. This is a moment for courage and truth, rather than fear.

If “Woke 1 was crazy,” what exactly comes next? In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Washington Examiner Executive Editor Bob Cusack to examine the political landscape heading toward the November midterms. They discuss the tension inside the Democratic Party, the growing influence of socialist ideas among progressive activists, and the challenges confronting both Republicans and Democrats after the primaries. Pastor Allen examines socialism from a biblical perspective and explains that Scripture does not promise equal outcomes. As November approaches, Christians cannot afford to disengage.

The border crisis didn't stay at the border. Its costs followed Americans into their communities, and ultimately into their wallets. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne to discuss the dramatic shift in border enforcement under President Trump, and what it reveals about the decisions made during the Biden administration. They examine the enormous taxpayer burden associated with illegal immigration, election fraud and the need for Voter ID laws. Pastor Allen challenges the idea that refusing to enforce immigration law is somehow an expression of compassion. A nation cannot continually disregard its own laws and expect good outcomes. We should have the courage to distinguish genuine compassion from lawlessness.

Iran’s economy is collapsing under enormous pressure, but the regime’s brutality against its own people shows no sign of easing. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Mary Kissel, former Senior Advisor to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, to examine the next phase of America’s confrontation with Iran. They discuss America’s warning of unprecedented sanctions and what economic warfare could mean for the regime. Pastor Allen says the media should stop pretending Iran is simply another government with different values. We need to speak clearly about evil, reject moral confusion, and lead with faith in both public and private life.

South Korea was once considered one of Asia’s strongest democracies. Pastor Son Hyun-bo says we should pay close attention to how quickly conditions can change. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Pastor Son and Pastor Rob McCoy to discuss the deterioration of religious freedom in South Korea and why Christians in America should take notice. Pastor Son warns that government restrictions and political changes can move quickly when the Church becomes disengaged. Pastor Allen says America’s greatest promise is not simply economic prosperity. It is the freedom to worship Jesus, speak biblical truth, and live according to our convictions without government interference. Don’t wait until freedom is gone to decide it mattered.

The Democrat Party says it's a “big tent” party, welcoming a wide range of perspectives. But how big is that tent becoming? In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Tom Bevan, President of RealClearPolitics, to examine the relationship between the Democratic establishment and its increasingly influential socialist wing. Hakeem Jeffries has described the party as a “broad caucus,” even as DSA-backed candidates advocate socialist positions, such as making taxpayers pay for universal health care, housing, higher education, and even reparations for ancestral grievances. Pastor Allen warns Christians not to dismiss these developments as somebody else's political problem. Socialism and communism have historically affected freedom of worship, freedom of speech, and freedom to gather. Don't wait until our liberties disappear to begin paying attention.

Washington has run up a $40 trillion tab, and some politicians are responding by promising even more free stuff. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes former Congressional Budget Office Director Doug Holtz-Eakin to examine America’s growing debt crisis and the economic reality behind the promises of democratic socialism. No matter how politicians package those promises, the bill ultimately reaches regular taxpayers. America is effectively putting its future on a credit card while accountability in Washington continues to disappear. Pastor Allen says America’s future is being diminished by a political culture that too often treats taxpayer money as something to loot rather than steward. Christians cannot simply watch it happen. We are called to be champions of truth and biblical stewardship.

A nation that forgets its history becomes vulnerable. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes author Eric Metaxas to discuss why understanding America’s founding matters now more than ever. They revisit the stories of the nation's founders and signers of the Declaration, the sacrifices they made for liberty, and the biblical worldview that shaped how many of them understood self-government. When we forget how liberty was created and the spiritual foundations required to sustain it, we become more susceptible to ideas like socialism and Marxism that promise security through greater government control. Let’s recover the courage to engage the culture, learn our history, and recognize God’s hand at work in our own generation.

Can you fully understand America's founding without understanding the faith of the people who created it? In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes author Eric Metaxas to uncover the biblical ideas woven throughout the American Revolution. From the Great Awakening and the colonists' familiarity with Scripture, to the founders' repeated references to divine providence, Metaxas argues that Christian faith wasn't just a footnote in the story but rather central to how many colonists understood liberty, government, and their responsibility before God.

For Americans, war can be turned off with the television. For Israelis, the siren may come in the middle of the night. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Israeli residents Adam and Gili Focht for a firsthand look at what it means to raise a family in a nation living under the constant possibility of missile attacks, terrorism, and war. They discuss the reality behind the headlines, from interrupted family dinners, closed schools, and the knowledge that another attack could begin without warning. Behind every geopolitical headline are families trying to live ordinary lives under extraordinary circumstances. Hear their story.

Wisconsin may have just revealed how close America is to a political turning point. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow to examine what Wisconsin's closely contested Democratic primary may signal for the future of politics. They discuss the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) platform positions, such as support for abolishing ICE, defunding and abolishing police, as well as growing concerns over the direction of cultural institutions like the Smithsonian and controversy in the WNBA. Pastor Allen challenges believers to reject silence and faithfully live out a biblical worldview wherever God has placed them. Strong communities begin when we are willing to stand boldly for truth with courage and conviction.

Iran thought it could hold the world's energy supply hostage, but President Trump responded by turning the pressure back on Tehran. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Brigham McCown of the Hudson Institute to discuss how President Trump's energy strategy is applying pressure on Iran and why China, not the United States, is far more dependent on energy flowing through the Strait of Hormuz. Energy independence has become one of America's greatest national security advantages. Pastor Allen explains why America should never apologize for pursuing national strength and why Christians should confidently support the values that have produced freedom, opportunity, and prosperity for generations.

The debate over socialism is no longer theoretical. It's unfolding in America's largest city. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes former Congressional Budget Office Director Doug Holtz-Eakin to discuss declining workforce participation and the growing popularity of socialist policies. They examine New York City's policy experiment under Mayor Zohran Mamdani, including taxpayer-funded grocery stores, rent freezes, and government price controls. Pastor Allen explains why Scripture consistently presents work as honorable and essential to human flourishing. As the culture increasingly looks to government for solutions, we are called to model responsibility, instead of entitlement and dependence.

The Democratic Socialists of America are no longer operating on the political fringe. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson takes a closer look at the DSA’s newly public platform and why it deserves serious attention. Among its proposals are dismantling long-standing constitutional institutions like the Senate, abolishing ICE, and expanding government ownership of private enterprise. Pastor Allen also explores the cultural trends making these ideas more attractive, from declining respect for work and personal responsibility, to increasing dependence on government programs. Christians cannot afford to ignore the moment. This is a time to courageously speak truth and engage our communities, or we will lose our liberties and freedoms.

China is increasingly positioning itself as America's primary geopolitical challenger. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes China expert Gordon Chang to examine the strategic challenge posed by the Chinese Communist Party, the growing cooperation among America’s geopolitical rivals, and Chinese infiltration within our borders, from education to farmland and advanced technology. Pastor Allen reminds believers that history reveals the devastating human cost of communist systems and challenges the Church to reject complacency. Rather than retreating from the culture, Christians are called to stand for truth, pray with God's purposes in mind, and bring biblical light into every sphere of society.

A swing-state election is raising big questions. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes veteran political strategist Colin Reed to unpack the significance of Michigan's Democratic Senate primary. They discuss why a candidate whose platform includes Medicare for All, abolishing ICE, defunding the police, opposition to U.S. military aid to Israel, and sharp criticism of Israel's war against Hamas prevailed in a key swing state and what that could mean for the nation's future. Pastor Allen challenges Christians to reject fear and complacency. He reminds believers that previous generations of Christians shaped the culture by speaking truth with courage and asks whether today's Church is willing to do the same. Real change begins when ordinary people are willing to stand for biblical truth in their homes, workplaces, churches, and communities.

For more than forty years, Iran's leaders have consistently declared hostility toward America and openly called for Israel's destruction. So why do so many in the media still believe the regime can simply be talked into changing? In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Cliff May, founder and president of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, to examine the ideology driving Iran's regime and why understanding that worldview is essential to understanding the Middle East. Pastor Allen challenges viewers to think critically about the information they consume. Whether the topic is Israel, border security, COVID-era narratives, or other major news stories, he encourages Christians to measure every narrative against truth.

Constitutional rights, election integrity, and national sovereignty all point to one fundamental question. Who will defend the principles that have sustained America? In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Senator Bill Hagerty to discuss Verizon's handling of congressional phone records, working in conjunction with federal agencies during the Biden administration. They also discuss the latest on the Iran conflict, election integrity, and the status of the SAVE America Act in the Senate. Pastor Allen reminds us that lasting freedom cannot be sustained by elections alone. We must resist the temptation to remain silent in the public square. We are called to engage, speak truth, and influence the communities where God has placed us.

Why does it feel like the world has changed so dramatically in just a few short years? In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson reflects on the defining events that have reshaped our generation—from COVID-19 and the disruption that followed, to the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel, growing geopolitical instability, and the rapid cultural changes unfolding across America. Pastor Allen reminds us that followers of Jesus are never abandoned. The same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead lives within us, giving us hope, courage, and confidence for whatever lies ahead.

The biggest questions raised by Dr. Fauci's testimony are not just about one man but about the institutions Americans trusted most. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Tim Graham, Executive Editor of NewsBusters, to discuss Dr. Fauci's Senate appearance and the broader questions surrounding media coverage. They explore whether Americans were presented with a full range of perspectives and what role journalists should play when government officials exercise extraordinary influence over public policy. Pastor Allen encourages believers not to accept every headline or talking point. Truth requires discernment and a willingness to measure every claim against a biblical worldview, rather than public opinion.

For decades, the Middle East has been defined by conflict between Israel and many of its Arab neighbors. Now, Iran's aggression may be reshaping the region in ways few thought possible. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Yair Pinto, IDF captain and host of Boots on the Ground, to discuss President Trump's meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and whether Iran's campaign against the U.S. and Gulf nations have unintentionally brought longtime rivals closer together and increased resolve to overthrow the regime. Pastor Allen reminds us to not allow fear, misinformation, or growing hostility toward the Jewish people silence our support. Scripture teaches that God is still working through Israel's story, just as He continues His work in each of our lives.

Why are elected officials resisting basic efforts to make sure only lawful votes determine America’s future? In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes veteran broadcaster and author Chris Salcedo to examine the growing fight over election integrity, citizenship, and political power. They also explore the rise of socialist candidates among younger voters and the Democratic Party’s growing embrace of ideas that expand government control, while weakening confidence in America’s constitutional system. Pastor Allen reminds believers that the Church cannot retreat from difficult cultural questions. We are called to speak truth, defend what is right, and refuse to shrink back when biblical values are challenged.

Iran’s proxy network is widening the war, and Trump and Netanyahu may soon face a decision that reshapes the Middle East. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Kirk Lippold, former commander of the USS Cole, to explore the widening confrontation involving Iran, Israel, Saudi Arabia, the Houthis, and Ukraine. They discuss the potential next phase of military action and how Iranian proxies allow Tehran to attack while attempting to avoid direct accountability. Pastor Allen reminds us that history repeatedly demonstrates the cost of refusing to confront evil and points to Jesus as the ultimate model of leadership. Kingdom greatness is found in serving our families and communities.

War, political conflict, cultural upheaval, and an endless stream of breaking news can leave you feeling overwhelmed. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson explains how Christians can remain informed about current events without becoming trapped in fear, anger, or discouragement. He shares the practical strategy of intentionally creating a good news list. This is not about ignoring challenges or pretending the world is peaceful. It is about not getting distracted from God’s faithfulness or our assignment. Pastor Allen also challenges believers not to surrender biblical truth. Marriage, protecting children, and obeying the law are not political positions. They are biblical principles. Our political preferences must never determine which portions of God’s Word we are willing to accept.