Under God | with Pastor Stephen Martin

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Islamification of America Part 1: Understanding the Threat | Under God Ep 269 Feb 16, 2026

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What if the biggest threat to American Christianity isn't coming from the political left — but from a 1,400-year-old ideology most Christians don't understand?

Listen as Pastor Daniel Hayworth and Pastor Nathan Brown launch an in-depth series on Islam — what it actually teaches, how it operates as a political system of conquest, and why the American church is dangerously unprepared. After months of deep research into the Quran, Islamic history, and primary sources, they break down the key terms every Christian needs to know: Sharia, Jihad, Taqiyya, and more.

You'll Learn:

✅ Why Islam is fundamentally different from Christianity — not just another path to God

✅ The key Islamic terms that reveal its true nature as a political ideology

✅ How Islam builds power in free societies long before violence enters the picture

✅ Why the "religion of peace" narrative collapses under historical scrutiny

Perfect for your commute or workout — this is the series you'll want to follow from the beginning. Subscribe now so you don't miss a single episode.

New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT.

Cultural Review: Halftime Show Gospel Moment, Texas Midterms, and Thinking Biblically About the News | Under God Ep 268 Feb 13, 2026

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This week's cultural review covers the headlines that matter most — and what God's Word has to say about all of them.

Listen as Pastor Stephen Martin and Pastor Daniel Hayworth walk through the All-American Halftime Show's incredible gospel moment, break down the Texas Senate race and why midterm elections carry eternal weight, and address the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping with pastoral wisdom on how believers should respond during tragedy.

You'll Learn:

✅ Why biblical discernment is more reliable than worldly expertise

✅ How Kid Rock's performance delivered an unexpected gospel presentation to millions

✅ What's at stake in the 2026 Texas midterms and why Christians must show up

✅ The SAVE Act and what voter integrity means for our nation's future

✅ How Trump's new prescription drug marketplace is dropping prices by up to 93%

Perfect for your morning commute, workout, or daily quiet time — this episode equips you with the biblical confidence to navigate every headline you'll encounter this week.

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Revival Without Reformation: Why the Church Must Engage Culture | Under God Ep 267 Feb 11, 2026

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The Jesus Movement of the 1960s–70s produced one of America's greatest spiritual revivals — and yet the nation still fell apart. Why? Because revival was never paired with reformation. Listen as Pastor Stephen Martin breaks down the three commands Jesus gave after His resurrection and why the church has been neglecting two of them for decades.

You'll also hear from For Liberty and Justice founder Nate Schatzline, whose radical faith testimony about banning social transitioning for minors in Texas will challenge everything you believe about what's possible when the church steps into the arena.

You'll Learn:

✅ Why "I don't get political" is the enemy's greatest deception

✅ The three post-resurrection commands and why all three are essential

✅ How ordinary church members are stepping into political office

✅ What the Overton Window is and how Christians can shift it

Perfect for your commute, workout, or anytime you need to be reminded that you were chosen for this moment. Subscribe and never miss an episode — new episodes drop Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT.

The Biblical Case for Supporting Israel | Under God Ep 266 Feb 09, 2026

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Why should Christians support Israel? It's not a political question—it's a theological one. And how you answer it reveals what you really believe about God's character.

Listen as Pastor Nate Brown and production team member Elyot walk through the Scriptures that establish God's everlasting, unbreakable covenant with Israel—and why that covenant is the very foundation of your own salvation. This episode tackles replacement theology, defines Christian Zionism, and equips you with the biblical framework you need before engaging any political debate about the modern state of Israel.

Perfect for your commute, workout, or morning quiet time—this is the conversation every Christian needs to hear before forming an opinion on Israel.

You'll Learn:

✅ Why the Israel conversation must start with theology, not politics

✅ How "grafted in" is different from "replaced" in Romans 11

✅ What Christian Zionism actually means—and what it doesn't

✅ Why God's faithfulness to Israel is the guarantee of your salvation

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Epstein Files, Detransitioner Victory, and Judicial Accountability | Under God Ep 265 Feb 06, 2026

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This week's culture review covers the headlines that matter most to Christians navigating today's chaos. Pastor Stephen Martin, Pastor Daniel Hayworth, and Pastor Nate Brown unpack the release of 3 million pages of Epstein files and what they actually reveal about the political establishment.

Listen as the pastors break down a landmark $2 million detransitioner lawsuit that could set a powerful legal precedent, the arrest of Don Lemon for disrupting a church service, a Texas activist judge who handcuffed a lawyer for questioning her pride flags, Ilhan Omar's growing fraud scandal, and New York City's staggering $12 billion deficit under new leadership.

You'll Learn

✅ What the Epstein files reveal and why believers don't need to fear the truth

✅ How the detransitioner verdict connects scientism, parental rights, and biblical justice

✅ Why mental health and spiritual health are the same thing according to Scripture

✅ What Romans 13 teaches about the purpose of government and accountability

Perfect for your morning commute or workout—start your day anchored in biblical truth. Subscribe and never miss an episode every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT.

Biblical Surrender and the Missionary Call from Acts 13 | Under God Ep 264 Feb 04, 2026

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What does it actually mean to surrender your life to God? Pastor Daniel Hayworth walks through Acts 13 — the moment the early church launched the first intentional missionary journey — and reveals a pattern every Christian needs to understand.

Listen as Pastor Daniel explains why God only speaks to surrendered people, why He measures success by obedience rather than outcomes, and why the local church is essential to every believer's calling. Whether you're facing opposition at work, in your family, or in the culture, this episode equips you with biblical confidence to keep moving forward.

You'll Learn:

✅ How the Antioch church model applies to your everyday life

✅ Why opposition is actually proof the gospel is advancing

✅ The difference between conversion and true discipleship

✅ Why you can't fulfill God's mission apart from the local church

Perfect for your morning commute or daily quiet time. Subscribe and start every week equipped with biblical truth for real-world battles.

New episodes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT.

Spiritual Growth Through the Holy Spirit | Under God Ep 263 Feb 02, 2026

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What if everything you've been told about finding your purpose has it backwards?

Listen as Pastor Stephen Martin walks through the New Testament letters and reveals why the Christian life is impossible without the Holy Spirit's equipping power—and why seeking the Kingdom first is the only path to real transformation.

Perfect for your morning commute or workout, this episode will help you understand:

You'll Learn:

✅ Why rejecting worldly patterns is the first step to spiritual growth

✅ How your identity in Christ changes everything about how you live

✅ The nine fruits of the Spirit and why they can't be manufactured

✅ What patient endurance unlocks in your faith journey

Whether you're new to faith or you've been walking with God for decades, this message will anchor you in what matters most.

New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT. Subscribe now and start your morning with biblical truth that works in real life.

Minneapolis, Davos, and Iran: A Biblical Culture Review | Under God Ep 262 Jan 30, 2026

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Listen as Pastor Stephen Martin and Pastor Daniel Hayworth break down the week's biggest stories through the lens of Scripture. From the Minneapolis ICE shooting to Trump's historic Davos speech to Iran's ignored death toll, this episode equips you with biblical clarity for cultural chaos.

Perfect for your commute or workout—this culture review will help you see past the propaganda and understand what's really happening.

You'll Learn:

✅ The DARVO strategy and how to recognize propaganda tactics

✅ What Proverbs teaches about the "companion of fools"

✅ Why Trump's Greenland push is about generational security

✅ How to find a courageous church in an age of cowardly pastors

Hit subscribe and start your week with the truth you need to stand firm in your faith. New episodes drop Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT.

Christians in Local Government: Joey Agee's Story | Under God Ep 261 Jan 28, 2026

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Listen as Pastor Daniel Hayworth interviews Joey Agee, a Bell County native running for Justice of the Peace who believes the church is called to engage the public square—not retreat from it.

Joey shares his powerful testimony: saved at five years old, surviving a near-fatal car accident, watching his son battle a brain tumor, and ultimately hearing God's clear call to serve in local government. This conversation explores what it really means to follow Christ one step at a time—especially when the destination isn't clear.

Perfect for your morning commute or workout, this episode will challenge you to consider where God might be calling you to serve.

You'll Learn:

✅ How Joey went from leading worship to running for office

✅ The jury duty experience that changed everything

✅ Why Christians can't afford to sit out local elections

✅ What servant leadership looks like in government

Learn more about Joey's campaign at www.ageeforjp.com or www.agee4jp.com, and follow "Vote Agee" on Facebook.

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Christians and Local Politics: A Candidate's Faith Journey | Under God Ep 260 Jan 26, 2026

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Listen as Pastor Daniel interviews Pam Blair, a Christian woman running for Bell County District Clerk in the Texas primary. Perfect for your morning commute or workout, this episode will challenge you to rethink how you engage with local politics.

What You'll Discover:

✅ How God can call ordinary believers into the political arena

✅ Why local elections often impact your life more than national races

✅ The powerful testimony of a military spouse stepping into public service

✅ Practical ways to evaluate candidates who share your biblical values

Pam shares her miraculous birth story, her journey to faith, and the moment God shook her world with a call to run for office. You'll also learn what a District Clerk actually does and why it matters for justice in your community.

Whether you've never considered local politics or you're already engaged, this conversation will equip you with biblical perspective on civic responsibility.

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