When we look around and see all the horrible things happening in the world – and even in the church – and it seems overwhelming. Whether it is Western nations seemingly headed on a downward spiral, or conflict in the Middle East, or communist China making menacing moves, or culture wars going berserk, or scandals in our churches, it can seem overwhelming.
Thank goodness the Bible, God’s Word, gives us many examples of people just like us in similar circumstances who were able to hear from God about what He was doing and even though they did not know the why, they came to terms with the fact that God is in control and knows what He is doing. Habakkuk is a great example. Check it out, he ended up getting the right view on things, and we must as well.
The three chapters of the book are easily broken down in outline form:
1:1-4 Habakkuk’s first lament or complaint
1:5-11 Yahweh’s first response
1:12-2:1 Habakkuk’s second lament or complaint
2:2-20 Yahweh’s second response
3:1-19 Habakkuk’s prayer
Like Habakkuk, we need the courage of discernment—to know and trust that God remains sovereign in the world of history and nature. We need to listen to the news with this perspective in mind. ‘Look at the nations and watch…’ (Hab.1.5). Watch out for God at work particularly as the Bible reveals we are in the last days before Jesus returns to set up His Millennial Kingdom and restore righteousness.
For inspiration for this post I went to Our God Reigns: What Habakkuk Tells Us About History and Hope by Bill Muehlenberg, 29th October 2025, The Daily Declaration.
Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” shares in this clip, the essence of his talk with Dinesh D’Souza about his new movie The Dragon’s Prophecy based on the book by Jonathan Cahn.
Hopefully, this movie will get to Australia. God has orchestrated the timing of it, so we can expect it will get wide coverage. The producer of the film Dinesh D’Souza gives us a succinct understanding of what is unfolding in our world today. The film does a great job of showing us how what is happening in Israel now as a result of October 7th, 2023 is both political and spiritual.
God called David Pellowe to teach Christians about pursuing righteous government in Australia after the 2016 federal election. He first launched a video show in 2017 and then annual Church and State (CAS) conferences in 2018. He said, everything lost momentum in 2020, but they never missed the annual CAS Summit and found a way through the “regulations”.
Since then, speaking invitations, demand, and audiences have increased significantly, and by the end of this year, he will have held close to a dozen events around Australia. What he has heard and witnessed cannot — must not — be ignored any longer. David Pellowe is Australia’s version of Charlie Kirk. Make sure you you get behind CAS NOW!
Nation First promotes the launch of CAS NOW! by David Pellowe 28th October 2025
God has been stirring Gen Z with a hunger for truth and political discipleship, far surpassing anything seen in previous generations.
After years of teaching and growing the Church And State movement, the need for consistent, youth-focused political discipleship has become urgent and undeniable.
CAS NOW!, which you can read about at CASNOW.au, is launching as a national movement to equip under-30s with resources, strategy, and bold leadership in the political and cultural battle for Australia.
The new movement will feature events, video modules, study guides, and local chapters to empower young Christians to influence politics and society with Gospel conviction.
Gen Z is not waiting for permission. They’re ready to lead now, challenging woke culture and restoring Christian values in public life through active engagement.
The last few years have shown them turning up in greater numbers. It’s nothing new or clever I did — it was God, and it was Gen Z themselves showing more interest in Truth and action, and more disdain and disillusionment with feminised churches and woke culture.
Alpha for Politics
This year, I can’t count the times I’ve been approached by teens and young adults after CAS conferences, just buzzing with inspiration and an insatiable appetite for more of God’s undiluted Truth about debated issues.
“We need more of this.”
“Do you have resources I can share with my friends — they’d love this!”
“I’ve been to the excellent, one-off courses that are available, but once isn’t enough. I want ongoing discipleship about all these issues!”
Pastors too, at the Preachers’ Roundtables I’ve been convening in Parliaments across Australia, hosted by grateful, pro-faith MPs and Senators, have asked what resources CAS has for the first-time voters in their church who come to them and ask, “Who do I vote for? How should I vote?”
And it takes no prophet to know that since Charlie Kirk was martyred on 10 September, the hunger in Gen Z has seen them taking themselves to church to hear God’s Truth about debated issues preached without apology or pussy-footing around the confronting, exclusive nature of it.
It’s time for CAS to double down on what we’ve been doing all along, and sharpen our focus on those first-time voters and others under 30 who are in a prime position to do what previous generations have neglected to do, and arrest the demolition of Christianity in this nation.
“Seeker-sensitive” Christianity may have been well intentioned, but it spectacularly failed over the past few decades to create much more than pew-warmers, if not false converts, by turning the Gospel into a product and congregations into a customer base that had to be appeased.
If someone leaves your church because the pulpit challenges them and makes them uncomfortable, they never wanted discipleship from you and have no understanding of the meaning of “Lord” or “Take up your cross and follow Me.” You’ve lost a waste of space, that’s all. Let them go to a church with better-than-average coffee and an Acknowledgment of Country or a rainbow flag.
Nationwide Movement
Next Saturday night, 8th November in Logan, Queensland, with a bunch of young, zealous Christian conservatives, I’m launching CAS NOW! — a national movement for the political discipleship, equipping and engagement of those under 30.
The following month, on 4-6 December, I will be launching in Newcastle, Illawarra, and Sydney as well, with evening rallies to fill the need in this nation and answer the generation crying out for “MORE!” authority and wisdom from God’s Word.
Anyone can attend, but under-30s get to go to the front of the line during the long Q&A after time for worship, inspiration, and an interview on a debated topic.
These events are high energy and fun, but the strength of the movement is the practical engagement strategies that it aims to provide Gen Z. Political Discipleship course video modules will grow rapidly, provided by scores of high-calibre Church And State conference speakers, complete with study guides, group discussion questions (and answers) for the hosts and facilitators.
Not only will these people be CAS NOW! movement members, but pastors, youth leaders, CAS NOW! church reps, micro churches, house churches, minor party organisers, homeschool communities, missions/evangelistic ministries, Christian schools, and anyone who’s in a position to disciple young people.
CAS NOW! will help them join political parties and empower mass membership of any political party to levels not seen since the Menzies era, creating an unignorable constituency of common sense that demands representation and holds bad government accountable.
No more will this generation sit idly by and wonder what happened to once-Christian Australia. They will actually be salt and light in the public square, preventing rot and decay, adding good flavour and repelling the darkness to illuminate Truth.
CAS NOW! will help communicate the excellent, strategic opportunities provided by many pro-family, pro-faith, pro-freedom, pro-life, pro-Australia lobbyist and activist organisations, which we’ve always championed and promoted at CAS conferences to be politically, culturally, and evangelistically effective in their local area.
CAS NOW! Chapters will continue the great work of the amazing Gen Z’ers in far-flung regions away from the cities to make Political Discipleship events successful right there in their hometowns.
The vision is enormous, but the mission is even bigger. Yet, God has been preparing us for this day, for this generation, to communicate and equip one simple message: “You’re not just the leaders of tomorrow — you’re the leaders NOW!”
YOU can help inspire, educate, empower, and equip people aged 16-30 with Political Discipleship to become the leaders of today and take their place in the vacuum left by older generations in the national conversation. Spread the word; invite everyone to visit casNOW.au and join the movement or attend the launch events (open to all ages).
May God open the eyes of this generation to rebel like no other generation before them against woke uni’ professors, the Lying Media, and oppressive government.
What do the prophecies of Zechariah truly reveal about the end times, Israel, and the return of Christ? In this powerful teaching, Sam Shamoun walks through Zechariah 12–14 verse by verse, showing how the Old Testament prophet foresaw the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Many Christian Zionists celebrate the modern state of Israel as the fulfillment of prophecy, but Sam warns that Scripture paints a sobering picture: two-thirds of the Jews will perish (Zechariah 13:7–9) before a remnant is refined like gold and silver. Far from being a political statement of being “pro-Israel” or “pro-Palestine,” Sam insists that true believers must be pro-Jesus, recognizing that the true Israel is the Church. Drawing from both Old and New Testament, Sam demonstrates that Zechariah’s vision of Yahweh descending on the Mount of Olives—whose feet split the mountain in two (Zechariah 14:4)—is fulfilled in Jesus Christ Himself at His glorious return. Acts 1 confirms that the same Jesus who ascended from the Mount of Olives will return in the same way, with clouds, with His saints, in His glorified body. The teaching then ties Zechariah’s imagery to Revelation 21–22: living waters flowing from Jerusalem, a city lit not by the sun but by the glory of God and the Lamb, and the nations being healed by the tree of life. Sam also unpacks prophecies of divine fire consuming the armies gathered against Jerusalem, their flesh rotting away (Zechariah 14:12), and connects this to 2 Thessalonians 1, 2 Peter 3, and Revelation 19. Ultimately, this message shows how all of Scripture points to the climactic return of Jesus Christ, who will destroy His enemies, redeem His people, and bring the new heavens and new earth where righteousness dwells.
We know that Revelation reveals what happens in the last seven years before Jesus returns. It is the 70th week of Daniel’s 70 Weeks Prophecy (Daniel 9:24-27). Could the seven seals relate to what is unfolding in each of the last seven years and what about the churches could they reveal what is unfolding in the church during each of the seven years? For example only one church is told it will be kept from the wrath of God (the Church of Philadelphia) and God said to one church that He would spit them out of His mouth.(the church of Laodicea). What about the other churches? Could the names of the churches be significant (e.g. the fourth church, “Thyatira” means “graveyard on a hill.“ The fourth seal and fourth horse (green) signifies death. Why isn’t this taught by pastors? Watch Nelson Walters video and discover the amazing answer. Each of the seven churches reveal what the church will face in each of the last seven years before Jesus returns. They line up with the seven seals which also reveal what is unfolding in each of the last seven years of Revelation.
Watch this and Nelson’s other recommended teaching on the seven churches and seven seals.
In the USA Tesla’s driverless taxi’s (Robotaxi) without safety driver will be a reality in Austin, Texas in 70 days.
It should be remembered that Waymo launched the world’s first fully self-driving ride-hailing service in Phoenix, Arizona, in 2018. With ongoing advancements in technology and partnerships with automotive companies, Waymo continues to shape the future of transportation with its innovative and safe autonomous driving solutions.
Now that Tesla has approval and the ability to roll out thousands of Robotaxis as well as use existing Tesla vehicles where the owner is prepared to have their car used in Tesla’s taxi fleet, driverless cars will be a common sight in many US cities.
In the heart of Samaria, archaeologists are uncovering the ancient capital of the Northern Kingdom of Israel’s 2,800 years of history buried beneath the soil. But as Jewish history is unearthed, Palestinians attempt to erase it as it destroys their claim on the land. This episode explores the spiritual, political, and archaeological significance of Sebastia and why its story still threatens those who seek to rewrite the past.
What is happening in the UK, France, Holland and most European countries where immigration has resulted in Muslims making up a significant % of their population. demonstrates that Islam poses a significant threat to our freedom.
The rise of anti-American rhetoric and violence in cities and universities is a direct result of Islamic indoctrination led by those perpetrating a religious war against the West. After all, the Quran teaches that infidels must convert or be killed. PragerU’s short documentary features first-hand accounts from those who escaped Islamic rule and have come to warn America.
Even in Australia, who would have thought we would see antisemitism marches in major cities with young Australians chanting from the river to the sea Palestine will be free.
Islam features prominently in Biblical end times prophecies as does Israel, the nation God set up to reveal Himself and His commandments to the world. As could be expected, Satan is using Islam to do his best to rid the world of the Jews and Israel.
The Bible reveals that there is a coming end times war against Israel involving most of the Islamic countries surrounding Israel which fits with what we see unfolding in the world today. Many Biblical end times prophecies are already unfolding exactly as predicted so we can expect firstly a peace pact which gives Israel a false sense of security and then the invasion.
Ezekiel (38 & 39) prophesied about a coalition of nations that will launch an attack against Israel. These are not just any nations—they are today’s Muslim-majority countries. At the time Ezekiel wrote the prophecy, Islam did not even exist. But as we examine the geography and history behind the ancient names listed in the text—names like Magog, Persia, Gomer, and Togarmah—we find they correspond to modern regions like Iran, Turkey, Libya, and Sudan.
The video features:
– Ayman Abu Suboh (later Dor Shachar), a Palestinian who escaped to Israel from the terror of Hamas and later converted to Judaism.
– Sophia Salma Khalifa, an Arab Muslim born in Israel who moved to the U.S. to earn her master’s degree from Stanford University.
– Omar Vieira, retired U.S. Navy SEAL who served for 21 years and led high-risk operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, and other locations in the Middle East.
– Jason Tuschen, retired U.S. Navy SEAL Command Master Chief who served for 27 years and was responsible for executing National Security Strategy in the Middle East.
Education is a matter of eternal consequence, and the stakes are too high to take the issue lightly. We need more universities like The Masters University that seeks to teach the lordship of Christ.
“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.”2 Corinthians 5:10
An education that honours the Lord should prepare us for all that He will hold us accountable to when we stand before Him. We must learn how to discern all of life under the lordship of Christ.
This assumes an absolute commitment to Christ and Scripture. Without this, education will teach the wrong worldview and will fail to equip one to please Christ or make an eternal difference. Any erosion to Christ and Scripture causes education to fall dangerously short of its intended purpose.
One way to think about this commitment is through the phrase “Christ in all things,” derived from Ephesians 1:23. This emphasizes that Christ is not only lord over some things but everything. Every assertion within any subject or discipline must be taken captive to the lordship of Christ.
“For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ” 2 Corinthians 10:4-5
What does this mean for The Master’s University?
It demands that we take everything on campus, put it under the microscope, and see how Scripture determines every single thing be defined and done as an act of worship to Christ (cf. 1 Cor. 10:31).
There is a reason that the symbol of The Master’s University is a shield. The church is the pillar and grounds of the truth (1 Tim. 3:15) — and at TMU, we believe our role is to shield this sacred trust by faithfully educating the next generation of the church, ensuring that the truth is not distorted but upheld as the authoritative definer of all things (cf.Gal. 2:5; 2 Cor. 10:3-5).
Have we been perfect in our endeavor? No. But we know and pursue the standard we must hold ourselves to.
We know we cannot just teach a variety of subjects with Christ on the side.
We know we cannot just have certain things look Christian on our campus.
We know we cannot use human observations to define Christ and Scripture.
Rather, the standard is nothing less than Christ in all things. This is what makes for a true education — one that gives the whole truth and true wisdom, one that prepares for all of life, one that makes an eternal difference, and one that pleases the God who ordained it (Prov. 8:22; Col. 1:9-11; 2:8). That has been our commitment for almost 100 years, and we pray that by God’s good grace, it will be our resolve for many more.
When one of America’s most influential tech leaders champions AI for the Christian community, it’s a story worth your attention.
In this exclusive interview, Christian Post sits down with Pat Gelsinger, former Intel CEO and current Executive Chairman and Head of Technology at Gloo, who’s on a mission to ensure artificial intelligence serves—rather than side-lines—the Church. From his early pull to ministry that led him into the tech world, to his vision for “values-aligned AI,” Gelsinger shares why he believes we’re living through a “Gutenberg moment” that Christians cannot afford to miss.
After leading one of America’s largest technology companies, you’ve now taken on the role of Executive Chair and Head of Technology at Gloo, a faith-based AI platform.
What drew you to make this transition — and why focus specifically on AI for the faith community?
I’ve always lived my life at the intersection of faith and technology. Early on, I actually felt a strong pull to enter the ministry. But I discovered that my calling was to be a workplace minister in the tech industry seeking to make the lives of everyone on the planet better through technology. AI is the biggest technology shift of our time; it’s a Gutenberg moment. Since AI will profoundly impact people’s lives, it is essential for the faith community to actively shape its development in ways that promote human well-being and serve the common good.
Gloo’s mission is to “catalyze the faith ecosystem through AI and other breakthrough technologies.”
Practically speaking, what does this look like for a typical church, ministry, or Christian organization?
Historically, the Church has been slow to adopt technology, and it has also been radically underserved. Organizations across the Christian ecosystem need access to the right technologies that truly serve their needs. Gloo is filling this gap, by offering a trusted technology platform that connects and meets the needs of the entire ecosystem – from churches, ministries and frontline organizations to the growing network of trusted providers that serve them. At the center of these efforts is Gloo AI, Gloo 360 and Gloo Workspace. From better understanding and supporting members of a congregation to connecting various channels and partners through underlying technology, Gloo is creating the digital backbone that will shape technology for good and help the Church thrive.
Many Christian leaders feel overwhelmed or even intimidated by emerging AI tools.
What would you say to those who are hesitant to explore AI in their ministries or day-to-day operations?
AI is yet another monumental technology shift that is both confusing and scary. Much like the printing press, radio or television, the Church must learn how to shape this technology and ensure it supports our communities instead of harming them. AI is just a tool – it’s not inherently good or bad. It’s our responsibility to shape it for good. If pastors and Church leaders are not already familiar with the technology, I encourage them to start small but… get started! Start exploring AI tools, consider joining ministry-centered learning groups, talk with your staff about how to use AI in Godly ways, and follow faith leaders who are exploring the space.
You’ve spoken about the potential for AI to enhance core functions of the Church.
How do you see it transforming areas like pastoral care, discipleship, community building, or evangelism? What excites you most about these possibilities?
AI can be a force multiplier for the Church’s core mission; sharing Scriptures, guiding people towards resources, and meeting people where they are with personalization. It can help with the low-impact work of running a church or faith organization and free up more time for Church leaders to minister to their flock. It can translate and localize materials (and even help with Biblical translations) to help with outreach and evangelism.
One of Gloo’s unique differentiators is its focus on developing “values-aligned AI models.”
What does that mean in practice, and how do you ensure these systems reflect Christian values and biblical principles?
I’ve always been vocal that technology must support human flourishing and align with human values. It’s not enough to show the absence of harm, you must show the presence of good. A “values-aligned” AI model should be based on human values, and its answers and actions should encourage human well-being.
At Gloo we’re working to build this. Core to that mission is understanding how AI and large language models (LLMs) impact human wellbeing. Based on the work of the Human Flourishing Project of Harvard, Baylor and Gallup, we created the Flourishing AI Benchmark. FAI measures how industry LLMs perform across the seven key areas of human flourishing, which includes faith and spirituality. By better understanding that dynamic, we can work as a community to build standards that will improve AI’s impact on humanity.
Beyond church operations, there’s also potential for AI in Bible translation, theological education, and content accessibility.
How do you envision AI expanding the global reach of Christian resources and training?
This is one of the areas that I find most inspiring. AI can already translate across hundreds of languages, but we could soon see Scriptures in languages for every person on this planet. There are approximately 7,000 languages with most yet to be conquered—AI will dramatically accelerate our ability to present God’s word to every single language and people group on the planet in text, speech and cultural relevant manners.
I see this also as a huge accelerant to educate every person on the planet. Today, we are close to 70% connected and we’re projected to reach over 90% by decades end. AI will also dramatically improve teacher productivity. With the trifecta of language, connectivity and teacher productivity, we can envision teaching every child on the planet, including all 333 million living in extreme poverty today. This will be the single most powerful way to eliminate extreme poverty.
For accessibility, AI can adapt content for the hearing and visually impaired and those with special learning needs. That’s the work of the Kingdom—so that all can hear the teachings of the Bible.
Gloo frames its annual “Gloo AI Hackathon” as a space to create redemptive technology that supports human flourishing.
What do you ultimately hope to accomplish through these events — and what are you most looking forward to seeing emerge from this year’s hackathon?
Hackathons bring together creators, innovators and dreamers in a powerfully collaborative way. We want participants to think outside the box and push the boundaries of what AI can do in an ethical, faith-driven environment. I’m looking forward to seeing young developers and seasoned leaders come together, fueled by faith, to build technology that will help people flourish. That, to me, is a glimpse of the future of the Church. I can’t wait to explore their builds and use cases.
The Church’s AI Moment
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape our world, the question isn’t whether AI will impact the Church, but whether the Church will impact AI. Pat Gelsinger’s vision of “values-aligned” artificial intelligence offers a compelling alternative to the often dystopian narratives surrounding this technology, presenting instead a future where AI amplifies human flourishing and advances God’s Kingdom.
From accelerating Bible translation to every language on earth to freeing pastors from administrative tasks so they can focus on shepherding their flocks, the possibilities are as vast as they are inspiring. But realizing this potential requires Christian leaders to overcome their hesitation and engage with AI tools—not from a place of fear, but from a position of faith-driven leadership.
The Gutenberg printing press didn’t just change how information was shared; it democratized knowledge and accelerated the Reformation. Similarly, AI’s potential to personalize discipleship, expand global evangelism and eliminate barriers to theological education could usher in a new era of Christian impact.
The question that remains is whether the Church will shape this technology or be shaped by it. As Gelsinger reminds us, “It’s our responsibility to shape it for good.”
Learn more about Gloo’s mission to catalyze the faith ecosystem through AI at gloo.com.
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