His Vine & Fig Tree Podcast

His Vine & Fig Tree Podcast—Ep. 131U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., just couldn’t help herself. She turned the American Revolution into a class warfare agenda attacking billionaires. Her comments were matter of fact when in reality it’s ahistorical nonsense revealing again that she’s an intellectual lightweight because we have the Declaration of Independence and countless other documents and records to prove the motivation for the American Revolution.Christ followers have had two ugly looks in the past six weeks: Paula White likening President Donald Trump to Jesus Christ at Easter time; and some Christians attending the unveiling of a Trump gold statue at a Florida golf course. Two things can be true at the same time: You can respect Trump for certain things he has accomplished; and as a Christ follower you can display discernment when someone engages in blasphemy and a gold statue looks like idolatry. Theology is important and we need to employ it in every matter, not some issues.Pope Leo XIV used Babylon Bee-level satire Tuesday when he named Mohammad Hossein Mokhtari, Iran’s ambassador to the Vatican, a Knight of the Grand Cross of the Pontifical Order of Pius IX. While the move is ceremonial, the timing smells of an Iranian ploy to humiliate Trump as the U.S. readies to resume attacks on Iran. This happens as Pope Leo has intentionally injected himself into U.S. politics in recent weeks and has displayed a gross lack of moral clarity on Islam. How does Leo not have a clue on Iran’s 47 years of oppression and murder of its own citizens? Many are trying to figure out what he’s attempting to accomplish in this bizarre move. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

Tuesday evening near Park East Synagogue in New York City was dangerous. Sympathizers of Hamas, Hezbollah, and those screaming “globalize the intifada” showed up to battle NYPD at a barricade and drive the Jewish day care to close early. Someone could have died, but we are in a situation now of leftist political violence—and in this case antisemitism. This won’t end well.This ceasefire in Iran is coming with:* A standstill over the Strait of Hormuz, which is affecting fuel prices.* Iran attempting to present the case they want a negotiated deal when they really don’t;* Iran launching drone attacks on the United Arab Emirates, and the UAE responding with a potential Arab coalition to end the Islamic regime in Tehran;* President Donald Trump creating the impression a negotiated peace is the end game. Don’t tell that to the Iranian people because they want nothing of the regime to remain as Iranian leaders kill more citizens. There’s deep division in Christian circles over a group of ministers who went to social media Tuesday making the case information is coming soon on UFOs, repitillian creatures, and other extraterrestrials. Supposedly a few people—all Pentecostals— met with at least one congressman to brace them for shocking news that will soon be released. Once this episode of His Vine & Fig Tree podcast was taped, some Christ followers on social media questioned the trustworthiness of the folks “in the meeting.” One of them, Larry Ragland, issued an apology to the congressman for saying things in a way that made it seem like that was the information presented rather than his opinion. If there is ever any information from the federal government on UFOs and extraterrestrials that surfaces, Christ followers need to view it as spiritual warfare, a diversion and distration, rather than a genuine reflection of reality. Jesus Christ died, was buried and was resurrected for the sins of human beings, not aliens or anything else. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

His Vine & Fig Tree Podcast—Ep. 129The suspect in the White House Correspondents Association Dinner attempted assasination on April 25 went to the Washington, D.C. event armed with guns and knives and intending to do harm. He also left a manifesto. We learned at least 48 hours later a Secret Service officer was shot and is recovering. This event focuses on left-wing political violence & the growing problem for Democrats. The following is a partial list of the leftist targets on the right, including: Charlie Kirk, Donald Trump multiple times; Russ Vought, Lee Zeldin, and Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh—and these are for starters. A serious media would call this violence UnAmerican. A serious Democratic Party would see the reality and condemn it as UnAmerican. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin went to Capitol Hill this week to do hearings before committees in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Zeldin gave a masterclass in handling members of Congress, who more frequently than not play to cameras. Watch Zeldin’s takedown of of U.S. Rep Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., on questions related to climate change.President Donald Trump withdrew the nomination of Casey Means for surgeon general this week. There were many questions surrounding her nomination, including some activity related to occultic or witchcraft activity. Some Christians never had the courage to criticize her, even though the issues in this area were serious. Trump has nominated Dr. Nicole Saphier. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

His Vine & Fig Tree Podcast—Episode 128The U.S. Supreme Court could strike down a section of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) on a decision on a Louisiana case. If Section 2 of the VRA is struck down, it could result in significant U.S. House of Representatives gains for the GOP. This comes as:* Virginia voters passed a congressional redistricting plan that gives Democrats a +4 advantage, disenfranchsing significant amounts of central and western Virginia.* Democrats are barking about the Supreme Court “shadow docket” as this becomes the second huge leak from the high court. Do you really believe other courts—even those with leftist bent—didn’t do similar things?* There are rumors Chief Justice John Roberts could retire this summer.Journalist Catherine Herridge confirms the reporting of John Solomon from Just The News by reporting Tuesday that the Chinese Communist Party had a major influence operation in election 2020. Herridge reports a whistleblower came forward, but there were major alterations to their account and retaliation against them. The director of nation intelliegence is supposed to be releasing details in the coming weeks or months to reveal explosive information about the much debated election 2020. Read Herridge’s full report here. What would happen if the CCP’s election interference was so significant that Joe Biden was an illegitimate president?Meanwhile, the person with the Datarepublican handle reveals that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is the only person between an attempted coup d’etat and President Trump because he’s loyal to the president. Read the full X thread here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

His Vine & Fig Tree Podcast—Episode 127How would you respond to a video of child slavery? That’s what’s indicated in this video that surfaced on March 14 from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It also comes from a source I have learned to trust.The Jerusalem Post published a column one week ago revealing stunning information about Americans: “Fox News, the loudest cheerleader for the Iran campaign, lost 19% of its Web traffic in March. Al Jazeera gained 30% in the American market, or 16,000,000 US visits in a single month, per Press Gazette. The most pro-war outlet in the country hemorrhaged readers, while a Qatari-funded network that brands the conflict ‘the US-Israeli war on Iran’ absorbed them.” My theory (it’s only a theory) about why this has happened stems from the current political climate of suspicion about Israel, the rewards for our foreign aid to them, and the vaulting mood of anti-semitism in America and the West.The war in Iran isn’t just about regime change. It’s also about China. And the Strait of Hormuz blockade will crush Iran. China has already started making demands about their energy source not being obstructed. American has moved on Venezuela and Cuba and now Iran. Additionally, the people of Iran want regime change, numerous Gulf States want regime change, and there are signs some Iranians are taking matters into their own hands. This war is about to get interesting. Stay tuned.As promised, here is the Erick Erickson video on why you don’t negotiate with Iran. It is not long. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

His Vine & Fig Tree Podcast—Episode 126U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-CA, is running for California governor and he has a big problem. Attorney Cheyenne Hunt alleges Swalwell has at least 12 former interns and staffers who contend he sexually harrassed them and forced them to sign Non-Disclosure Agreements. This comes for a congressmen who also stood accused of having a relationship with a Chinese spy. Swalwell denied Hunt’s allegations on Tuesday and accused her and others of concocting a MAGA scheme. Hunt shot back and said anyone who believs that is crazy.A new study out of Finland is going to fundamentally alter the conversationabout gernder transition surgeries. The study reveals surging mental health crises in males and females, even after the transitions.Tucker Carlson continues to be biblically illiterate. He recently suggested the Book of Esther a book about “Persian geneocide.” He obviously has never read the Bible or Esther. To makes matters worse, he found a self-described Christian, film-maker Nathan Apfell, who argues, “"Christianity is socialism at its core; capitalism should not be anywhere near it.” Carlson found someone else like him who has never read the Bible. People who listen to Tucker Carlson are being duped. Period. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

His Vine & Fig Tree Podcast—Epsiode 125 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

His Vine & Fig Tree Podcast-Episode 124What do Finland, Canada, and the Chicago Bulls have in common? Each are finding ways to hate Christ followers in days leading to Easter.Finland’s Supreme Court convicted member of Parliament Päivi Räsänen and Lutheran Church Bishop Juhana Pohjola on March 26. The case stems from her tweet of Romans 1:24-27 against the Helsinki Pride Parade, a church pamphlet in 2004, and a 2019 radio discussion. A Christian Post columnist stated, “The Finnish Supreme Court upheld the acquittals related to the tweet but, by a 3–2 vote, convicted both for publishing the pamphlet.” The Finnish government aggressively pursued this case for alleged “war crimes and crimes against humanity.” Lathan Watts wrote a column for The Christian Post on this case here. Also, Canada’s House of Commons passed Bill C-09, which is a hate speech law that would criminalize Scripture. The list of groups subjected to this law are “hatred based on race, national or ethnic origin, language, color, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.” If it is passed by the Senate, leftist Prime Minister Mark Carney has indicated he will enact it into law. This bill criminalizes Scripture. The Christian Post had a story on it here.On Monday, the NBA’s Chicago Bulls waived shooting guard Jaden Ivey, who is a Christ follower, after speaking out against Pride Month and calling it unrighteous. It was done under the large category of “conduct detrimental to the team.” A Chicago sports personality questioned Ivey’s mental health. Meanwhile, numerous athletes across multiple sports tweeted support fort Ivey. The NFL’s TreyVeon Henderson of the New England Patriots wrote several things, including several Bible verses, in support of Ivey. Some Patriots fans are suggesting Henderson must be dealt with too. The harsh reality is sports fans don’t like politics with sports. However, the Bulls crosssed a line into religious discrimination. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

His Vine & Fig Tree PodcastA consent degree was signed with the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana in the case of Missouri v Biden. It stems from the covid era where several prominent people challenged the official narrative on how to handle to disease. Louisiana and Missouri had plaintiffs make the case related to social media censorship during covid and other events in 2020. The decree finds that “calling something misinformation doesn’t make it unprotected speech.” Read more from Justin Hart at Rational Ground.The Trump Administration is now negotiating an end to Operation Epic Fury with Iran. There are now two factions leading the country: People who would lead like the past 47 years; and “reformers.” How does one justify “regime change” from a group that has oppressed its citizens for 47 years and killed tens of thousands over two months? President Donald Trump is focused on nuclear production and saying little if anything about the slaughter of Iranians the past two months. There are many people in the American church who have turned on Israel, and Israeli Prime Minister gave them ammo on March 19 with comments made by historian Will Durant. Part of what he said included: “He also wrote The Lessons of History, a very brief, 100-page book, in which he said, ‘Well, history proves that, unfortunately and unhappily, Jesus Christ has no advantage over Genghis Khan.’ Because if you are strong enough, ruthless enough, powerful enough, evil will overcome good. Aggression will overcome moderation.” Some people who have seen the comments paint it as either/or: You’re a Christian Zionist; or you understand a Christian can’t support Israel. Two things can be right at the same time. One can support Israel because it has enemies all around them and it is the sole democracy in the Middle East, and a Christian would never go to Bejamin Netanyahu on the theology of Durant’s historical observations. And at the end of time, Jesus Christ gets the last word. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

His Vine & Fig Tree PodcastDemocrats and the media are working overtime to not only create the impression the U.S. isn’t winning this war, which it it, and that the U.S should lose. Julian Epstein, who worked with House Judiciary Committee Democrats on the President Bill Clinton impeachment hearings in 1998, remains active in Democratic party politics. He recently spoke to Mark Levin and chastised Democrats for their rhetoric during Operation Epic Fury. Meanwhile, there was some social media influencer pretending to be brilliant when he was being a traitor against the U.S. He gave the coordinates of a U.S. defensive position in Israel. He deserves to be indicted, prosecuted, and thrown in jail. It has gotten so bad that President Donald Trump has complained about media coiverage of Operation Epic Fury. Trump also lost a counterterrorism adviser. Joe Kent resigned from that position Tuesday saying Iran posed no imminent threat to the United States while also saying the Israel lobby convinced him to act in Iran. Kent has communicated Iran’s threat in the past. Here is another interesting fact.Iran also is imposing its will on the Iranian National Women’s Soccer Team, where some took asylum offers from Australia, by making threats on their families if they don’t return to Iran. The team didn’t sing the national anthem in a recent tournament.NYS Gov. Kathy Hochul is finally admitting affordability issues in the one-party rule state. However, she fails to own the problem Democrats created or offer any reflection on doing things differently. This comes amid two scandals in this election year: A Medicaid fraud investigation at the federal level; and sticker-shock increases in utility bills to comply with the NYS Democrats’ green new deal—$2,300 increases for bills in NYC, $4,100 increases for Upstate billls, and an added $2.23 on top of the price for gas at the pump. Albany Democrats need to own the mess they created.The Cleveland area was the location Tuesday of a metor exploding upon entering the earth’s atmosphere. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

Since the start of Operation Epic Fury, there have been two homeland terrorist attacks: Austin, Texas on March 1; and New York City on March 7. Ndiaga Diagne, a naturalized U.S. citizen who was born in Senegal, fired a semi-automatic pistol at Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden on West 6th Street in Austin in the early morning of March 1. He shot 18 people, killing three, before Austin police killed him. Diagne expressed support for Iranian leaders and Islam being the one true religion. Meanwhile, there was a protest of the Islamification of New York City at Gracie Mansion on March 7. Some Islamists showed up to counter that protest. Ibrahim Kayumi, 19 of Newtown, Pa., and Emir Balat, 18 of Langhorne, Pa., have been charged by the feds for the ISIS-inspired attack at this protest. They attempted to set off an IED filled with screws, nuts, and bolts. If it had detonated, it would have injured and killed many people. Both incidents should be getting wall-to-wall coverage, but that’s not happening with our irresponsible news media.The Iranian National Women’s Soccer Team recently had a match in Australia. They gained attention when they stood silent instead of singing the Iranian national anthem before the soccer match. As the team went home Sunday, some players were doing S-O-S with sign language. Australia offered asylum to seven connected to the team, with six doing so. Meanwhile, the plane had a stop in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Wednesday. The updated information is players told authorities in Malaysia they didn’t want to return to Iran. These girls cannot return to a nation that would deliver their certain death. The world will see how it plays out. President Donald Trump told Austrlian Prime Minister on Monday the U.S. would take all of them.There is fraud all over America. Somali fraud is still getting attention. Now, the feds are investigating Medicaid fraud in New York state connected to the home healthcare program. And CBS News did an investigation into hospice fraud in California. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

A Gallup poll revealed last year that just 36 percent of Democrats view themselves as patriotic. The Democratic party has never come to grips with the fact too many of their rank and file hate America? That isn’t a healthy sign for a thriving nation.The war in Iran is now on Day 5 (March 4). America and Israel have dominance of air and sea, but that hasn’t stopped Iran from propagandizing to the world a version of events that don’t reflect reality.This war has already exposed western leftists and Islamists who cheer on the Islamic regime in Tehran while the people most impacted by the regime danced in the streets at the word of Ali Khameini’s death.This war also shows:* Israel has amazing intel on the ground to kill multiple Iranian leaders in single attacks. Each one of them eliminated is better for the world.* The U.S. revealed the weakness of Chinese-made defense systems in Venezuela and Iran. However, China was helping Iran and something that put Iran at a competitive advantage. It is one of the things that convinced the U.S. to act.* A vast history of Iran attacks on the U.S. over 47 years.* Under the right circumstances where the mullahs no longer have power, the west will need to eliminate sanctions on Iran quickly to give that leader the opportunity to succeed.In other news:Two Washington state middle schoolers have been charged with attacking a peer. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

Ep. 119 His Vine & Fig Tree Podcast During the State of the Union speech Tuesday evening, President Donald Trump created a defining moment. He said: "So tonight, I'm inviting every legislator to join with my administration in reaffirming a fundamental principle: if you agree with this statement, then stand up and show your support: The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens." Democrats didn’t stand for that statement. Americans have seen Democrats engage in mind-boggling things that we are supposed to just accept as reality: transitioning kids from their biological gender; not protecting girls and women in bathrooms and lockerrooms; and assorted other idea that reject reality. Americans must grapple with the question: How do you co-exist in a nation with people who accept that American citizens are not the top priority? Democrats also failed to stand for the greiving parents of Ukrainian migrant Iryna Zarutska who was killed on a Charlotte train last year.On Piers Morgan’s Uncensored he had four guests, leftist Cenk Uygur, comedian Dave Smith and Iranian women Elica Le Bon and Goldie Ghamari. Smith made the statement: “The only people who want this war is Israel and the Israel lobby.” Le Bon gave the rebuttal and left the three men speechless as she traced Iranian and Middle Eastern history. She argued the only way things change in Iran is regime change. There’s hundreds of Americans who have died at the hands of the Iranian regime—and that’s likely a conservative number. When does a nation that purports to stand for freedom and liberty engage in actions that would stand by those virtues?“Morning Joe” recently had Hillary Clinton as a guest and she clearly took aim at white, male Christians. Clinton is a national security threat. The American people don’t like her or trust her. All of these efforts to resuscitate her credibility are tone deaf and media malpractice.Two big stories that need far more attention:A 13 year-old girl was beaten by two peers at a Washington middle school over President Trump and ICE.Aaron Marin is a Republican running for a County Commissioner seat in North Carolina. Gunfire rang out at his home recently. Coincidence? Doubtful. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

Ep. 118 His Vine & Fig Tree PodcastYouGov is a polling firm that is active on gauging the mood of the electorate for elections. For President’s Day, it produced a look at how Americans view 20 of the 47 presidents. They sought perspective of outstanding, average, and below average presidents. Some bring agreement, too many others, not so much. YouGov clearly leans progressive.Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke at the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 14. It’s one of the best speeches by an American official since former President Ronald Reagan’s “tear down this wall” speech in June 1987. Rubio wants European American allies to remember what they’ve been through for the past 80 years, realizing that a variety of factors, including globalization and mass migration, pushed the decline of the West. Rubio wants them to remember their heritage, culture, and faith to understand what made the West great. In outlining this vision, Rubio underscored that America want to move ahead with our allies, but will go it alone if it becomes necessary. Did the standing ovation European leaders gave him matter? Or was it just symbolism to appease the Americans? Of all the Americans who went to this conference, Rubio was the adult in the room.Events are moving closer and closer to military action against Iran. The commemoration of the 40th day since the massacres in Iran came with drama in some places and normalcy elsewhere. Security forces continue to take action against Iranians. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

It didn’t take long for some American Olympians to dip into politics at the Winter Olympics in Italy. Journalists are doing something that hasn’t been done in recent Olympics: asking questions to get American athletes to engage in politics. It’s an agenda to get clickbait responses against President Donald Trump. Demand they ask questions of Chinese, Iranian, and even European athletes. Rebuke them for bringing politics into sports. And how among the Olympics organizing did they fail to tell athletes to avoid politics like the plague? We need more Breezy Johnsons, Lindsey Vonns, and Brady Tkachuks.Retired NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason pointed out a big problem in California right after the Super Bowl. He used Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold as an example of someone who will owe California money for duty days while being in the San Francisco area for Super Bowl LX. For winning the game Darnold and teammates earned $178,000 each. But that plus his salary for the duty days and the price tag is $249,000, causing the Super Bowl champion QB to owe California $71,000. Esiason said the NFL Players Association should insist on no Super Bowls in California moving forward. Amen.February 17 is a big day in Iran, according to Jewish Iranian Nioh Berg. People across Iran will be memorializing the dead of the recent massacre. Watch what happens.Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear used his faith on “The View” to justify sterilization and mutilation of children under transgenderism. It’s inexplicable and he is deserving of all the criticism coming his way. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

President Donald Trump proclaimed weeks ago the U.S. military was “locked and loaded” to help Iranians seeking freedom, and that “help was on the way.” Every day that passes, more Iranians are being killed. So, Team Trump has decided to go to the negotiating table—not to determine the exit strategy of the mullahs, but to talk about nukes. Talkj about your mixed messages. Any agreement that’s achieved would be torn up upon the time a new president takes office. The talk of negotiations is simply a stall tactic of the mullahs. In fact, they believe their continued threats against the U.S. and Trump have prevented any U.S. military action. It’s a really ugly look for Trump.Meanwhile, his National Prayer Breakfast comments underscore his massive ego and incessant need to personally attack others. It’s conduct unbecoming of the event and someone should’ve pulled him from the stage. It’s a failure to act presidential for a serious spiritual event.The GOP got bad news one week ago when a Texas state senate special election allowed Democrats to flip a seat. The Democrat won a district that Trump won by +17 in 2024. Any race demands quality candidates, but it doesn’t bode well for Republicans in the midterm elections. Team Trump just saw the worst layoffs since the Great Recession. Trump and congressional Republicans have failed to deal with affordability issues. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

Ep. 115 His Vine & Fig Tree PodcastIranians are begging for help. Multiple messages have gotten into the hands of folks on social media to press the case—once again—to help the cause for freedom in Iran. The mullahs in Iran are bracing for an American attack and have positioned the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to certain spots in the nation. So, the mullahs called in Arab thugs from Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and elsewhere to be mercenaries against Iranian citizens on behalf of the mullahs. Meanwhile, the American armada has assembled and two camps have emerged: negotiate and regime change. It’s hard to believe we have that much firepower sitting there and they will do nothing.Chinese President Xi Jinping supposedly quashed a move in the military to arrest him on Jan. 18. When Xi found out about it in advance, he arrested multiple people. It’s unknown if any of them have been killed. This story underscores that Jinping is on tenuous footing. It also underscores the lack of stability in the Chinese military. Because of tight control of the media in China, it is difficult to believe which version is accurate. This video also is worth listening to also understand what is happening in China.Minneapolis is a powder key of chaos driven by communist agitators who are being provocative to drive a response from ICE agents. They also have adopted deep military tactics. A former Green Beret analyzed the information that emerged last weekend about how this group communicates on the Signal app. He isn’t recommending military action against them. He is simply informing Americans of the tactics that they use mirror the military. And two things can be true at the same time. You can dislike how ICE handled the matter with the death of Alex Pretti, but also believe ICE must carry on with its mission. Events in Minneapolis are an attempt to nulliify the government by insurrection, and it should concern every American. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

On Iran, I refuse to let go of it as an issue. The freedom of Iran is that important. I do believe President Donald Trump will be doing something soon. The USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in the Middle East sometime Saturday and forces are near operational readiness. Meanwhile, there are rumblings in the region that a growing number of Arab nations might support regime change in Iran. The U.S. also had a new message in Persian Wednesday. But I want to trace some of the information regarding deaths in Iran. It includes a message that surfaced around dinner time on Wednesday. The mullahs are the epitome of evil in the world at this moment.I don’t say much about the disruption of the worship service at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minn. last Sunday. It is the subject of my Sunday column/newsletter. Just know that you will be made to care. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

Everything looks and feels like military action in Iran is happening very soon. However, we had to pivot quickly to Iran, with protests already happening, when events in Venezuela occurred on Jan. 3. Iran protests over the past week got louder and larger, and that probably was a sign to the mullahs. So what did they do? They cut off the internet, cut off telephone service and the electricity. There is only one thing that comes from a government after that: slaughtering their citizens, just so the world will never know how bad it was. The conservative estimate is 2,000 to 3,000 dead. Some estimate it at 12,000 to 20,000 dead. The mullahs deserve everything that could be coming: killing Christians the past 47 years & all Americans they killed the past 47 years. #FreeIranBlue state politicians have raised the rhetoric for a year against ICE officers. Renee Good only did what they’ve been wanting the past year. Using a vehicle to go after a federal officer was more emotive reacting than rational thinking. Officer Jonathan Ross was treated for internal injuries, as CBS reported Wednesday. Trump was right to go after bad guys, but that number should be higher than 70 percent. The U.S. needs to make becoming a citizen far easier.Greenland doesn’t do anything for me. I wish Trump would drop the topic. God bless the Vikings for making people think Greenland was valuable. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

The U.S. military operation in Venezuela demonstrated the impotence of the Russian and Chinese defense systems. They had no impact on U.S. forces. It created a ripple effect that extends to Beijing, Moscow, Tehran, and Havana. With the drama in Venezuela and Iran occurring almost simultaneously, one must also wonder if the days are numbered in bankrupt Cuba and the Russian war in Ukraine. This is a specific Trump strategy and he deserves credit for it.The events in Iran are establishing history in real time. However, multiple groups are being exposed: American feminists, who have yet to run to the aid of Iranian women; and the legacy media, most of whom have yet to report a sentence on the revolution unfolding in Iran. Events have intensified with police officers and others joining the protesters. Meanwhile, the U.S. military has been building up in the Middle East. They could respond if events go sideways In Iran. Also, Bill Maher interviewed an Iranian author, who blasted western feminists for their failure to assist Iranian women. The reason western media isn’t reporting events in Iran is Iranians are rejecting Islamism and sharia law. Media can’t report these events when they want Europeans and Americans to accerpt Islamism hook, line, and sinker. Political Islam will continue to be a theme in the west in 2026.The fraud in the Minnesota Somali community is the tip of the iceberg of fraud of taxpayer dollars. We are going to be hearing about much more across the nation. This is a fraud of taxpayer dollars, and it must drive the anger of voters in November. Fraud can’t be given a pass and public officials who have failed in accountability must be kicked to the curb in primaries and the general election. It should be the factor that causes historic change in the makeup of Congress, statehouses, governorships, you name it. All of them must feel the anger of Americans knowing people in power are rarely, if ever, held accountable for wrongdoing. The ballot box says otherwise. Make them pay the ultimate political price by being thrown out of office—en masse. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

Iran’s Islamic revolution in the late 1970s changed the face of the Middle East. The Persian nation was a large and strong ally to Israel. That changed instantly as Iran would become ground zero for terrorism coming from Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon and other locations. That’s what makes this popular uprising in Iran so earth shattering. It was completely unexpected, but not unpredictable with an economy in ruins. The protests that started Dec. 26 have now expanded to dozens of cities, including the capital city of Tehran. It remains uncertain how this ends or whether the U.S. and Israel plan to get involved.For months, the U.S. has been destroying drug boats and the military gathered in the Caribbean near the Venezuelan coast. In the early moments of Jan. 3, we learned of a U.S. attack on Caracas, Venezuela, under the guise of a foreign leader wanted in the United States, Nicolas Maduro, and his predecessor Hugo Chavez, inflicted much political and economic pain on this oil-rich nation. People fled, if they could. Simultaneously, Venezuela became a outpost for China, Russia, Iran, and Cuba in our own backyard. There was no prior approval from the Congress for the strike, although congressional leaders have been brought in the loop. Adam Housley, a former Fox News reporter, has friends on the ground in Venezuela. He provided a lengthy explanation on X why this happened. Meanwhile, communist organizations in the U.S., with ties to the Chinese communist party, set up pro-Maduro protests to happen in the U.S. With the U.S. running Venezuela now, I offered up a Top 10 list of functions for Venezuela moving forward. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

Ep. 110. His Vine & Fig Tree PodcastThis is a list of my Christmas pet peeves from 10-1. I fully acknowledge that one has no human control. The others do. Please listen to the video.Jesus wasn’t a refugee. Here is the article connected to that.Also, I am sharing three short videos I’ve found here, here, & here that will give you heaping amounts of Christmas cheer. They will truly warm your heart.Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from my home to yours! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

Ep. 109 His Vine & Fig Tree Podcast President Donald Trump’s social media post about Rob Reiner was Trump near his worst. Reiner is the now deceased Hollywood producer who was brutally murdered last weekend along with his wife. One of their sons has been charged with the crime. Trump’s narcisisstic tendencies bring out the worst in his character, and unfortunately, reveals the Christian advisers supposedly close to the president have no influence at all. Worse, there are folks in Trump’s hemisphere who cavalierly explain it away as “mean tweets.” It’s better to say nothing than to dance on a man’s grave.Erika Kirk and Candace Owens had a private meeting a couple of days ago without any entourage or cameras. The goal was to address the relentless coverage of the assassination of Charlie Kirk by Owens. Because of the damage Owens has already caused, the only thing that makes this right is repentance, going in the opposite direction of where she has been heading for the past 10 weeks.The shooting of Jewish Hanukkah celebrants at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia on Sunday brings the issue of Islam to the forefront as 15 people were killed and another 27 were injured. Two Pakistani men, a father and son, are the alleged shooters. However, it underscores Islam’s growing impact in the west—all of Europe, Australia, and North America. Islam is incompatible with western civilization because Islam talks about conquering, dominating, and forcing people of other religions to submit or die. Western leaders ignore it to their peril. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

How does the Syrian Army celebrate the anniversary of conquering the country from Bashar al-Assad? Chant about Gaza. All the Middle East needs is one more nation with Islamist tendencies. You can be sure Israel is paying attention to the nation, just to its north, with a president who is ex-al Qaida.“They’re starving Gazans!” was the refrain back in the summer from international media indicting Israel and America about events on the Gaza Strip. It was repeated as matter of fact. We are learning Hamas took infant formula and nutritional shakes and hid it in a warehouse. The moral of the story: Hamas lies all the time.Erika Kirk is now conducting interviews on Turning Point USA taking on Candace Owens and her barrel full of wild assertions with no evidence. Kirk has done at least one interview focused on that and her new life as a widow. Please listen to Mary Katherine Ham share some thoughts on Kirk being a widow and a public figure.Kent State University in Ohio discriminated against white students who wanted to sing certain songs for Vocal Intensity A Cappella. When Mark Phillips brought the discrimination issue to school leaders, they brought pressure on him and he resigned from the group.President Donald Trump is hitting the campaign trail to talk about the economy in Pennsylvania. His message better be better than this. If this continues, it won’t bode well for the 2026 midterm elections.Peter St. Onge is talking the importance of trades after comments from Ford on the struggle to find mechanics for their pick-up trucks. Other trades also have big needs. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

Some people are losing their minds over what’s happening in Venezuela. Team Trump is interested in oil. However, Venezuela has been ground zero for multiple bad actors in recent years. China, Russia, Iran, and Cuba all have their nose in Venezuela. While the U.S. is blowing up narco boats in the Caribbean, it’s difficult to see Americans having sympathy for the deaths of drug dealers ruining lives, families, and communities in America. A response was long overdue. Members of the U.S. House and Senate barking about “illegal orders” need to be far more consistent in applying that rule. We’ve had all kinds of military activity—from both parties—without the approval of Congress.Stew Peters of Stew Peters Television had an ignorant response to Mike Huckabee, the U.S. ambassador to Israel. Huckabee did an interview in late November. Peters called Huckabee a heretic for defending Christianity’s connection to Judaism. It’s a theologically and historically illiterate response to an issue of more and more Christians having issues with Israel and it showing up in various situation.Pope Leo XIV took his first trip as pope to Turkey and Lebanon. In Lebanon, he did normal pope things: talk about peace in the Middle East. In Turkey, he celebrated the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicea by talking about unity among the world’s 2.6 billion Christians. Some reports went so far as to include Muslims in the unity. Peace with other religions isn’t a trademark of Islam. Imams of mosques in the U.S. continue to call for the “death to America” and a revolution that replaces our constititional republic with sharia law. No! Never!Wesley Huff, the researcher of ancient documents from Canada who gained much attention in 2025 defending Christianity on podcast interviews, assembled a piece related to addressing the “pagan roots of Christmas.” Take some time for a little Christmas season history lesson. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

Ep. 106 His Vine & Fig tree PodcastThere is much unrest among Capitol Hill Republicans with how they are being treated by Team Trump. One anonymous senior GOP House member says more resignations are coming, with Majorie Taylor Greene of Georgia being the first of many. The info from a Punchbowl News reporter was latched onto by many people. People right of center shouldn’t be shocked by what comes next as the Midterm elections approach in 2026.An FDA leader released info on Saturday, Nov.29, that at a minimum 10 children died after taking the covid vaccine. It’s an explosive story that isn’t getting anywhere near the attention that it demands. Alex Berenson, author of the covid era book Pandemia, has an additional explosive story on the Moderna covid vaccine trials. Stay tuned because this is the tip of the iceberg.Listen to the Rush Limbaugh piece on Thanksgiving. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

Ep. 105 His Vine & Fig Tree PodcastTeam Trump sent adviser Stephen Miller to Newsmax TV to assure people they are laser-focused on affordability issues. Newsmax TV lacks the necessary credibility to prove their point. They better figure it out because the midterm elections will be a bloodbath if they don’t. Are we beginning to see other economic forces play out because of various things that have been happening for years? The civil war on the right is a bad look. It is revealing fissures in the Trump coalition. How will it impact election 2028, with some of the field taking shape?The Christian metal band Skillet produced a video for their rendition of “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.” Some Christians in America are losing their minds over it, calling Skillet band members Satanic, demonic, or unChristian for producing this version of a Christmas hymn. Skillet only did what Skillet does, in a beautiful version of the song. No church is going to start playing this version of the Christmas song, nor should they. The brouhaha has generated more than 812,000 video plays for Skillet. Beathe, people! This too shall pass. This resurrected the fights over Contemporary Christian Music from the mid- and late-1980s. I’m a huge fan of D&K, DeGarmo & Key. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

Ep. 104 His Vine & Fig Tree PodcastThe fallout from the Tucker Carlson interview of Nick Fuentes isn’t going away anytime soon. The right is engaged in a feud between Ben Shapiro and Mark Levin on one side and Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens on the other. Carlson has lost credibility because of softball interviews of Vladimir Putin, Iran’s president, Andrew Tate, Kanye West, and Fuentes. Carlson also failed the transparency test in a recent interview of Robert Amsterdam, who explained away the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Amsterdam has conflicts in Nigeria and Venezuela.Peter Thiel, who funds some causes on the right, and conservative author and journalist Rod Dreher have made the same observation. Gen Z feels let down because they went to college and incurred massive amounts of college debt. And then when they got out of college, they found out homes aren’t affordable. The next public official who not only talks about the lack of affordability for young Americans, but does something about it, will have much favor with this generation for some time to come. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

Ep.103 His Vine & Fig Tree PodcastWhat an ugly election day for Republicans. There was little to chear about nationwide with losses in Virginia, New Jersey, New York City, and elsewhere. I read a response to an email forum thread about the election to put the GOP issues in perspective. They also lost elections in Georgia and Mississippi. The economy is nowhere as strong as Team Trump contends, A recent column reveals major problems that demand attention by the Federal Reserve. Other factors include: Will Trump tax cuts do what is needed in time? Or do tariffs add to the hurt? The GOP better figure out how to improve voter enthusiasm in one year.The food stamps program is becoming a symbol of this government shutdown. But all is not well with food stamps, as Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins revealed in a recent interview. Food stamps need reformed to root out fraud.Dick Cheney, former vice president, secretary of defense, and member of the U.S. House, died this week at age 84.President Trump has annmounced he intends to take action against Nigeria for its persecution of Christians in the West African nation. We will see what Team Trump does in response to the genocide and persecution of Christians there. Pastor Josh Howerton in Dallas recently displayed vulnerability with his congregation about whether he has properly prepared them for persecution. Could American Christ followers respond to persecution like Nigerian Christians do? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

There’s some pre-election analysis on the governor’s races in New Jersey and Virginia. There’s also the New York City mayor’s race that could elect a Muslim communist, Zohran Mamdani. If Mamdani wins, there could be huge consequences for The Big Apple, which already has AOC and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries singing Mamdani’s praises. This is not your father’s or grandfather’s Democratic Party.Expected New York state GOP nominee for governor in 2026, Elise Stefanik, leads Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul in a recent poll. That’s unheard of territory for a Republican with the election still one year away and Stefanik not having announced her candidacy yet.Are evangelicals leaving MAGA? I’ll believe it when I see it.Ryan Holiday, a writer at The Free Press, wrote a piece Tuesday suggesting “conservatives” are the new snowflakes based on Charlie Kirk assassination responses and the canceling of Jimmy Kimmel. He also used Elon Musk as an example. As a conservative, I reject his examples because they are anything but conservative. And he clearly has never talked to conservatives to learn how they would respond to the so-called examples he used. Chief, you don’t get to redefine conservative just to accommodate your flimsy theory. I would argue you don’t even know what conservatism is. Pro-tip: It’s not what MAGA says it is. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

Ep. 101 His Vine & Fig Tree PodcastThe recent No Kings protest is an example of how these left-wing protesters don’t understand what a king is. It’s a protest that exists because they don’t like Donald Trump as president. If a Democrat was president, this protest wouldn’t exist.The government shutdown demands everyone in the U.S. House and Senate being responsible. There are reports food stamps won’t be funded in November. That could create challenges for millions of families and businesses.Meanwhile, folks on the left are losing their minds because President Trump is making changes to the White House by building a ballroom. Trump’s not the first prsident to make changes to the White House, nor will he be the last.The observance of diwali, a religioisus holiday for Hindus, Sikhs, and Jainists, occurred in the Oval Office on Tuesday. How did Trump faith adviser Paula White not know this was happening? And why would there not be conversation on how bad this is? America’s Judeo-Christian tradition shouldn’t prioritize a false religion. The American Christian tradition is Anglo-Protestant.There has been increasing focus on the persecutred church in Nigeria. Meanwhile, China has cracked down on house churches, with at least 30 in jail, including Pastor Ezra Jin. And Turkey has displayed intolerance for other religious traditions too. The world dithers while people of faith are imprisoned or killed. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

Ep.100 His Vine & Fig Tree PodcastThe Monday release of 20 Israeli hostages—all men—later came with the remains of four people, and one them wasn’t a hostage. When does the patience of President Donald Trump hit its limit with Hamas? Meanwhile, the media chatter is a “transformed Middle East.” We need much more evidence of change in that combustible region before there is fundamental change anyone can brfag about.POLITICO reported about WeChat messages involving young Republicans who revealed themselves to be repulsive, repugnant, vile human beings. This reports stems as a contrast from the considerable time focused on Jay Jones, the Virginia Democratic party attorney general candidate, who sent texts a few years ago wishing harm to the Virginia House Speaker and his family. The national media has no clue about spiritual issues, and it was on display again on Air Force One Monday. They always ask questions in terms of good works getting folks to heaven. Getting to heaven is salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, according to the Scriptures. The good news is President Trump seems to be thinking about spiritual issues. He needs more prayer. All the data shows growing interest in spiritual issues. People keep using the word “revival” to describe what’s happening. Additional data from Christian pollster George Barna provides further proof that it’s not a revival—yet. Please call it something else until that happens. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

Ep. 99 His Vine & Fig Tree PodcastThis week marks 15 years since the death of my father-in-law, Eber Kinne. Men, you want a good relationship with your father-in-law. We miss him dearly.The second anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023 sparked the growing chorus in evangelical Christian circles who are no longer friends of Israel. It apparently doesn’t matter that Hamas committed unspeakable crimes, ot that they started this conflict, and many others. The information coming out on Charlie Kirk since his murder is just part of this new trend. Supposedly, he was souring on supporting Israel, even though he spoke out against Islam far more frequently. Candace Owens’ delusions on Charlie Kirk don’t help. Owens is a fraud. Jon Harris produced an article on why your pastor probably supports Israel, even though it is complicated. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday evening an agreement that will lead to the release of all remaining hostages and any remains of those who died in captivity.Guy Benson, a contrtibutor to Fox News and Town Hall Media, unloaded on non-conservatives in America who say nothing about the violence on the left that persists even after the political assassination of Charlie Kirk. His comments are worth your time. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

Ep. 98 His Vine & Fig Tree PodcastIgnore the chatter generated by TikTok rapture chatter. No one knows.President Donald Trump is doing mRNA vaccine business with Pfizer. Country singer John Rich relayed a story when he was with Trump and some senators. Trump asked Rich why he was booed when he talked about the covid vaccine at his campaign rallies. Listening to his story is worth your time.The dust hasn’t settled on all things related to Charlie Kirk, his assassination, the memorial service, and how Americans are reacting to everything. Get one perspective of the memorial service here. However, if you’re itching to get to church for the first time ever, or a long time, find a Bible-believing, gospel-preaching church that cares about the community where they are located. Find a church that cares about missions here, near, and far.The deaths of people in the church in America do not stop at Charlie Kirk. The church has seen recent deaths of John MacArthur of the California ministry Grace to You, James Dobson, the founder of Focus on the Family, and pastor Voddie Baucham. Their voices will be missed. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

Ep. 97 His Vine & Fig Tree PodcastI needed a mea culpa from my gut reaction to Charlie Kirk’s political assassination on Sept. 10. I truly believed at that moment that “I don’t see any good coming from this.” However, there has been much good that as come (Gen. 50:20) in just one week. Prayer vigils, worship services, and moments of silence have broken out worldwide. And the world has seen a strong, courageous, and admirable widow, Erika Kirk, stand in the place of her husband. If we are to believe anecdotal reports, many have even headed to church because of this.People are grappling with how to respond to Kirk’s assassination. Some people see two groups of people in this nation: Americans and Un-Americans. Americans don’t want anything to do with the Un-Americans, who have no problem celebrating the murder of people. Virginia House Del. Nick Freitas gave a clarion call for things being different and a reckoning being needed by those who don’t condemn un-American violence from simmering in this nation.A political price must be part of that reckoning. With it, anyone who has allowed this to happen must lose their public office. And they can never have the privilege of being in public life again. That’s the price for being Un-American. A Sept. 16 column identifies the necessary moral clarity for the nation now, especially those who have pumped hate at young people.And how sick do you have to be to celebrate the murder of someone? I explain the dilemma that Clemson University in South Carolina faced when multiple professors went to social media and praised Kirk’s assassination. Clemson trustees had no choice but to respond because state lawmakers were threatening money being taken away.Team Trump is serious about going after the purveyors of political violence. One thing that could emerge is going after “hate speech.” That won’t be as easy as some MAGA supporters think, according to Greg Lukianoff. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

Ep. 96 His Vine & Fig Tree PodcastThis was taped between 8:35 and 9 p.m. Wednesday.* Gut reaction to Charlie Kirk’s death at Utah Valley University.* The Charlotte light rail system murder of a female Ukrainian refugee is a stunning precursor to death of Charlie Kirk.* Blame government schools and attacks on American institutions for the low view of capitalism in America. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

Ep. 95 His Vine & Fig Tree PodcastThe Trump Administration is going after the people believed responsible for killing thousands of Americans each year through drugs. More than 105,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in 2023, the last year data is available. The U.S. military bombed a cartel boat with connections to Venezuela. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Justice brought charges against three Americans, 22 Chinese nationals, and four pharmaceutical companies on Sept. 3. It stems from a souther Ohio investigation that took drugs from that region to chemicals brought into the U.S. from China. Meanwhile, Team Trump’s interest in Venezuela could be more than just drugs. Venezuelan communist dictators Hugo Chavez (now deceased) and Nicolas Maduro have created a beachhead for Iran, a clear enemy of the U.S. It started more than a dozen years ago, according to Glenn Beck.Meanwhile, the recent People’s Conference for Palestine was held in Michigan on Aug. 31. The rhetoric from the stage was focused not just on resistance to Israel, but the deaths of leaders from Israel to Washington. U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., had some bombastic comments also that might get her censured with her colleagues in Washington D.C. With immigration issues in Western Europe focused on Muslims, this kind of rhetoric in America from Muslims demands a serious conversation about Muslims in America.Finally, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., is theologocally and historically illiterate with his comments on the origin of rights of Americans he made during a judicial confirmation hearing. Kaine’s comments were so alarming for a Catholic, it drove Bishop Robert Barron to respond. If our rights come from government, you can guarantee they will take them away. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

Ep. 94 His Vine & Fig Tree PodcastWho is Mayah Sommers, a 14 year-old girl from Dundee, Scotland? And why has the “Young Queen of Scots” stirred up a hornets nest of controversy in Europe? She felt she was being harassed by migrants and weilded at least one weapon to protect herself. That’s illegal in Scotland—seriously—and Mayah was arrested.President Donald Trump is going to allow 600,000 Chinese student into American universities. If that didn’t happen, 15 percent of U.S. colleges—some of them quite prestigious— would go belly up, according to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. No one has answered the question: Do the benefits of having them on U.S. campuses outweigh the potential for students to be agents for the Chinese Communist Party while here? Stories here and here are just recent examples.EPA Director Lee Zeldin continues to uncover alarming scandals from Team Biden. The most recent one involves a $20 billion slush fund for Obama and Biden officials.Democrats are failing horribly on the 80/20 issues, landing on the side of 20 percent of Americans agreeing with them, rather than the 80 percent. The most recent issues are crime, flag desecreation, and mortgage fraud. They knee-jerk react to whatever is the opposite position of Trump. They are hurting themselves with Americans. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

Ep. 93 His Vine & Fig Tree PodcastPresident Donald Trump will sign an Executive Order soon prohibiting mail-in voting and electronic voting machines beginning in the 2026 midterm elections. Republicans are wasting an opportunity to pass a law addressing election integrity. That has unfolded since the start of this session of Congress in January: Trump signs an executive order and the Congress fails to make them laws.Team Trump plans on getting involved with Intel, in what is pure socialism disguised as capitalism. Folks on the right want to criticize wannabe communist Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee fior New York City mayor, for his leftist economic policies dressed up as equality for all, but give this government intrusion into business a pass. It’s hypocrisy and intellectual laziness.For eight years, many Christians surrounding Donald Trump insisted he was a converted believer. On Aug. 19, all it took was a few comments and anyone who understands salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, according to the Scriptures isn’t what Trump believes. Trump needs to repent and believe, and he needs the prayers of Christ followers to help make that happen.The Rev. Jason McGuire, New York Families Foundation executive director, is the victim of political retribution from NYS Attorney General Letitia James. She is the same person who went after Trump, She also has pursued other frivolous legal actions for political reasons. Someone from Focus on the Family wrote a column for The Washington Times explaining what James did to McGuire. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

Ep. 92 His Vine & Fig Tree PodcastI talked with my children, Samuel and Olivia, about celebrity Christians. Musicians, athletes, actors and actresses, business owners, elected officials and others who talk about their faith—and especially new faith in Jesus Christ—have much pressure on them. Social media is piled on top of money, status, success, and fame that comes with whoever they are. Then, some folks become Christians, they get attention, and they don’t produce fruit. It’s a big challenge in a culture where instant information can cause folks to make instant judgments. If the seed has fallen on good soil—grown with Scripture reading, prayer, church, and other things—we will see that 30 percent, 60 percent, or 100 percent from the Parable of the Sower.In this podcast, we mention some specific individuals who have already proven themselves, and others who were not given time to mature, grow, and produce fruit. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

Ep. 91 His Vine & Fig Tree PodcastHealth and Human Services Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Tuesday we don’t need a covid vaccine when it doesn’t stop covid. Meanwhile, Dr. Vinay Prasad gained attention during covid for challenging misconceptions generated from “the science.” It landed him as the top vaccine regulator for the Federal Drug Administration. He also oversaw expensive biological medicines. However, Laura Loomer, a journalist and conspiracy theorist, weilds great power in this Trump administration. She found out that he dared to criticize Trump years ago, and Prasad was done. Alex Berenson told the story about how Prasad got to the truth on a Big Pharma company. Also, U.S. Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene, R- Ga., is upset with the GOP because it isn’t consistently adhering to America First dogma. Meanwhile, the redistricting story unfolding in the Texas Legislature’s Special Session will spread to other states—New York (not getting the attention TX is), California, and possibly others—because of the desire for political power. However, a U.S. Census official admitted in 2022 of overcounts in some Blue states and undercounts in some Red states. It has impacted the makeup of the U.S. House of Representatives. However, the most bizarre political move of the week goes to U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill. She said the following at a recent conference in Mexico City while speaking Spanish, “I’m a proud Guatemalan before I’m an American.” Some believe she should resign. You can’t say something like that and expect no blowback. She will deserve whatever happens. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

Ep. 90 His Vine & Fig Tree Podcast With all things on the Gaza Strip, what the legacy media wants you to believe isn’t always as it seems. Nations must come together and ensure the human suffering ends swiftly—Israel, the U.S., Europe, whoever. Hamas always pumps out information that ends up being propaganda. Hamas uses their own citizens as human shields and their goal is to kill every Jew. What makes anyone think Hamas can be trusted on anything, including hungry Gazans? Also, the NYC shootings at the hands of Shane Tamura Monday evening reveal—again—NYS’ relentless pursuit of “gun control” doesn’t work. The weapon he used is illegal in NYS. Yet, he carried it into the Park Avenue location where he killed four people, including an NYPD officer, before turning a weapon on himself. Also, Asst. FBI Director Dan Bongino had a cryptic message on X about learning details of things that shook him to his core. There is no context of what that means. Finally, EPA Director Lee Zeldin destroyed more than 15 years involving the Endangerment Finding, which allowed climate change to take over half the U.S. economy. How will it impact NYS, California, and other navy blue states that have bought climate change dogma hook, line, & sinker? NYS is entering a time of mandated electric vehicles, including school buses after districts accept specific grants, and all-electric buildings smaller than seven stories. NYS also doesn’t have the grid for the expanded demand, and state GOP lawmakers are pleading with Gov. Ksthy Hochul to change course now.LighterCamp Mystic survivor sings.Dog humor. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

Ep. 89 His Vine & Fig Tree PodcastTulsi Gabbard, director of national intelligernce, is making bold claims of former President Barack Obama committing crimes on the Russia collusion hoax from Trump 1. President Donald Trump backed up Gabbard and said things Tuesday directed at both Obama and Hillary Clinton. There are people who believe there’s “no there there,” and Gabbard is grasping. But others who have looked at the data say Team Obama, including the former president, did commit crimes. Americans have witnessed countless events now, Great Recession, Clinton email scandal, Benghazi help not provided, and covid-19, where people in power get to do bad things and get away with it. Get a grand jury, get indictments, and prosecute people, or kindly sit down and be quiet. And speaking of Obama. There is some chatter of the Obamacare Recession because federal subsidies to keep health premiums lower for lower and middle-class Americans have run out. It’s getting some attention on Capitol Hill. Meanwhile, there is a religious cleansing of the Druze in Syria. They are being murdered in broad daylight. And the world dithers. Finally, the IRS says pastors can endorse political candidates from the pulpit. Just because you can doesn’t mean that you should. Pastors, elders, and deacons of churches nationwide better do some serious soul searching before taking that step.Mollie Hemingway piece.Megyn Kelly interviews Matt Taibbi. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

Ep. 88 His Vine & Fig Tree PodcastIt’s time for a list of the top 25 Most Influential Conservatives of the past 25 Years. Some will be shocked that there’s no Donald Trump. I don’t regard Trump a conservative; his populist MAGA movement is driven by his personality. So, there’s no MAGA here. Where another list I read had one woman, the wife of a deceased casino owner, this list has three. Besides politicians, this list includes several journalists, three current or past Supreme Court justices, economists, business people, one former governor, and one current one.From 25-6—Former President George W. Bush; Samuel Alito; Walter Williams; Sharyl Attkisson; Scott Walker; Ted Cruz/MarcoRubio; Riley Gaines; Matt Walsh; James O’Keefe; Charles Krauthammer; Pat Buchanan; Rupert Murdoch; Antonin Scalia; Kristan Hawkins; Cal Thomas; the Koch family; Franklin Graham ; Dennis Prager; Glenn Beck; Ben Shapiro; * Andrew Breitbart; 4. Ron DeSantis; 3. Thomas Sowell;2. Clarence Thomas; and 1. Rush Limbaugh This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

Ep. 87 His Vine & Fig Tree Podcast* Personal experience in Texas Hill Country gives perspective on floods.* The GOP is incapable of cutting the size, scope, and cost of government.* The Jeffrey Epstein files issue isn’t going away.* Democratic base willing to do anything to stop Donald Trump.https://www.axios.com/2025/07/07/democrats-trump-resistance-violence-congress* Seattle Public Schools being sued for allowing antisemitic bullying.https://www.seattletimes.com/education-lab/suit-alleges-antisemitic-bullying-at-seattles-nathan-hale-high/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

Ep. 86 His Vine & Fig Tree Podcast* With patriotism waning, it’s time for Americans to think and ponder real meaning of pride in America.* America needs this kind of toxic masculinity. —https://x.com/CollinRugg/status/1939738528734380304 and this onehttps://nypost.com/2025/07/02/us-news/hero-dad-on-disney-cruise-did-not-place-daughter-on-railing-before-her-horrifying-plunge-probe/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

Ep. 85 His Vine & Fig Tree Podcast* Trump ceasefire and other moves are Reagan-esque.* U.S. media downplay effectiveness of Iran nuke site strikes. Israeli military disagrees.https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/idf-chief-damage-to-iran-nuclear-program-not-localized-but-systemic/* ICE finds 11 Iranians in recent moves. How many more are out there?https://nypost.com/2025/06/24/us-news/ice-nabs-11-iranian-migrants-including-suspected-terrorists/* Neera Tanden had autopen authority.https://www.yahoo.com/news/top-biden-aide-admits-congress-015357458.html?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAAQkQC_0TJ734qCPnyc9R7aOoyYIpaoLxfAQ-AnXBewUOlt3kfksk8peL5vY0AqKN47FQWKWN0X7LupO_-C1qqb0L6CyRUNchpcMMuds1jX7roG5Tf8ZOEuOR9gUwdPfGaBS6m_-1PNWK8dyDN7Nmmxu_ZVXbnLoCdP8MWkHgLay&guccounter=2* NYC Democrats are gluttons for punishment with Zohran Mamdani.* NCAA could have avoided songs controversies with two LSU baseball players.https://lsureveille.com/259479/sports/two-lsu-baseball-players-had-their-walk-up-songs-banned-during-the-college-world-series-heres-why/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

Ep. 84 His Vine and Fig Tree PodcastThe events of Saturday evening involving U.S. military strikes on three Iranian nuke sites include a few observations:* Given the lost American lives over 46 years, this action is incredibly measured.* Now is the time for Iranians to rise up to produce regime change.* Trump isn’t pushing regime change because of the Libya debacle under Obama.* Be vigilant. We will find out if Iranian sleeper cells exist in U.S. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

Ep. 83 His Vine & Fig Tree Podcast* Mike Huckabee, U.S Ambassador to Israel, encourages President to listen to God’s voice.https://x.com/WhiteHouse/status/1934989943039746144* Man facing charges in Minnesota political assassinations was active in churches, at one time serving in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.* Tennessee wins LGBT case Wednesday before U.S. Supreme Court.* The Chinese attempted to interfere in Election 2020. Unanswered questions remain.https://www.grassley.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/grassley_to_fbi_-_iir.pdf* Peter St. Onge explains impact of Sen. Ted Cruz, R-TX, bill on the Fed.https://x.com/profstonge/status/1934936564284686543 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com

Ep. 82 His Vine & Fig Tree Podcast* Trump gets a tariff deal with China?* Trump’s travel ban hurts those seeking freedom.* Ex-FBI Director Chris Wray was dishonest about “traditional Catholics.”* Summerville, S.C. raid nets some really bad people connected to cartel & gangs.https://abcnews4.com/news/local/inside-operation-last-stand-the-summerville-club-raid-that-yielded-80-arrests-sunday-wciv-abc-news-4-charleston-sc-south-carolina-ice-dhs-hsi-sled-immigration-customs-enforcement-illegal-criminal-los-zetas-tren-de-aragua-tda* CA Gov. Gavin Newsom is just another heavy-handed, hypocritical public official.* Do you want chaos and mayhem or order and peace? Choose what you want.FBI investigating groups involved in riots.https://thenationaldesk.com/news/americas-news-now/fbi-to-investigate-funding-anti-ice-protests-organizations-involved-president-donald-trump-california-governor-gavin-newsom-los-angeles?photo=6* Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula escalates rhetoric in a serious way.https://www.memri.org/tv/aqap-al-awlaki-calls-for-assassinations-targets-trump-musk-jews This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curtolson.substack.com