Allen Jackson Now

Will the 2026 midterm elections follow the historical pattern, or could political divisions within the Democratic Party produce an unexpected outcome? In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Scott Rassmussen, veteran pollster and President of RMG Research, to examine the battle for control of Congress. They discuss the challenges facing the president's party during midterm elections, the growing influence of democratic socialism, and divisions over Israel and American foreign policy. Pastor Allen believes that when society loses its commitment to godliness, holiness, and biblical principles, those changes eventually become visible in the political process. The only...

A small group of socialist lawmakers could hold significant influence over the next Congress. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Jeffrey Lord, former political director in the Reagan White House, to examine the growing challenge facing House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Several socialist-backed congressional candidates have strategized on executing a power grab that will bring their legislative priorities to the House floor, including Medicare for All, wealth tax, abolishing ICE, abolishing the Senate, and restricting military assistance to Israel. Pastor Allen challenges the argument that socialism is inherently compassionate. He points to the biblical...

Barack Obama is campaigning alongside Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, while new reporting raises questions about individuals who have contributed to El-Sayed's political campaigns. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Rob Bluey, President and Executive Editor of The Daily Signal, to examine the controversy surrounding Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. With former President Barack Obama campaigning in Michigan, questions have emerged about El-Sayed's past statements concerning Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood-led government and campaign donations from individuals identified in investigative reporting. Pastor Allen says we can’t be uncertain about whether we should engage in challenging conversations, pa...

A Michigan Senate candidate opposes U.S. military assistance to Israel and accuses Israel of genocide. What would these positions mean for American foreign policy? In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Mary Kissel, former Senior Advisor to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, to discuss the growing confrontation between the United States and Iran, China's strategic and economic influence on Iran, and Russian President Vladimir Putin's continued resistance to peace. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed has accused Israel of genocide in Gaza and argues that Congress alone should decide when to go to war. Pastor Allen...

A sitting member of Congress is under federal investigation, raising serious questions about those entrusted with public office. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Eric Eggers, Vice President of the Government Accountability Institute, to discuss the ongoing federal investigation into Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's immigration history. They examine the allegations investigators are reviewing and the importance of congressional accountability. Pastor Allen believes only God can secure our future, not politicians or government institutions. But Americans still have the extraordinary privilege of choosing their representatives, and that freedom carries a responsibility to consider the character and...

Have Christians become so afraid of offending people that we’re no longer willing to speak biblical truth? In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes researcher and author Dr. George Barna to discuss why information alone isn't producing the spiritual transformation society needs. Christian families and church leaders must model the values they teach. The conversation explores the influence of media, the importance of consistent biblical behavior, and the need for Christians to demonstrate their faith beyond church services. Pastor Allen believes we must be willing to speak truth on cultural issues. Genuine discipleship requires co...

Millions of Americans identify as Christians, but how many actually think and live according to Scripture? In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes researcher and author Dr. George Barna to discuss his startling research showing that only 6% of self-identified Christians hold a biblical worldview. They examine how secular culture has shaped Christian beliefs, why churches are struggling to make disciples, and how our worldview influences every decision we make. Pastor Allen believes truth isn't determined by personal opinions or cultural preferences. The foundation of a biblical worldview is recognizing Scripture as the ultimate authority.

Is the battle over DEI and gender ideology really over, or are these ideas simply waiting for another opportunity to return? In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes bestselling author Megan Basham to examine the ongoing controversies surrounding gender ideology, parental rights, and policies affecting Christian families in culture today. Pastor Allen challenges parents to reconsider how they define success for their children. Rather than measuring achievement by popularity or secular approval, he encourages families to prioritize faithfulness to Scripture.

Are churches in America being pressured to abandon biblical truth in exchange for cultural acceptance? In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes bestselling author Megan Basham to discuss how progressive organizations use funding, relationships, and cultural pressure to influence church leadership and the growing pressure on believers to seek cultural approval, rather than remain faithful to Scripture. Pastor Allen believes danger comes when we allow secular culture to determine what is acceptable and worthy of celebration. We must stand firm in biblical truth and have the courage to challenge cultural pressure.

New York City's mayor is accusing Israel of genocide. How does Israel respond? In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, Israel's Special Envoy, for a conversation about Israel's security and the accusations that continue to divide international opinion. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked the third anniversary of October 7 by accusing Israel of genocide and war crimes. He wasn’t alone. Podcasts and social media have brought these arguments to audiences far beyond traditional news. Pastor Allen says even Hamas knows that Israel is not conducting genocide. Otherwise why would they hide in...

President Trump warned us ten years ago about the changes taking place in France. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes veteran television and radio broadcaster and author Chris Salcedo to examine the tensions surrounding immigration, national identity, and cultural change in Europe and the United States. Meanwhile, a new Cato Institute analysis reveals that legal immigrant visa issuances and refugee admissions from 45 Muslim-majority countries declined 96 percent as soon as the Trump administration began this second term. What explains that dramatic shift? Pastor Allen believes we cannot simply retreat behind the walls of the church...

Israel's enemies have been dramatically weakened, but that doesn't mean the danger has disappeared. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes national security expert and former USS Cole Commander Kirk Lippold to examine the rapidly changing security picture three years after the October 7 Hamas attack. Iran and several of its regional partners have suffered major setbacks, but weakening an adversary isn't the same thing as eliminating a threat. China remains Iran's most important partner. Pastor Allen reminds us that history can change suddenly and that Israel's story is far from finished. Three years after unimaginable...

Energy isn't simply an economic issue. In an unstable world, it can become an issue of national security. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Annandale Capital Chairman George Seay to examine the economic consequences of the Iran war, the recovery of Middle Eastern oil exports, and America's own energy strategy. Despite attempts to disrupt shipping around the Strait of Hormuz, Gulf crude exports have recovered. Pastor Allen also shares that strength requires something that cannot be measured in barrels of oil or dollars. It requires courageous leadership. America doesn't lack people with titles—the ch...

The world is entering an era of technological change unlike anything we have experienced. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes former Congressional Budget Office Director Doug Holtz-Eakin to examine the state of the economy and America's AI revolution. President Trump is embracing the technology so enthusiastically that his administration has officially replaced the term “Artificial Intelligence” with “Super Intelligence.” Meanwhile, former President Barack Obama is urging strong federal control, warning Democrats in Congress that government cannot leave AI safety to market forces. How do we navigate the world around us that is changing at breathta...

Socialism is gaining appeal among young Americans. The big question is why. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Pete Peterson, Dean of Pepperdine University's School of Public Policy, for a conversation about socialism, capitalism, and the values shaping America's next generation. Are America's university professors driving young people to embrace socialism? And is this why Nithya Raman, who has received the endorsement of the Democratic Socialists of America, likely to be the new mayor of Los Angeles? Pastor Allen believes politics is downstream of faith, and the political process reflects the values being cultivated...

America's election debate is no longer only about what happens at the ballot box. It's increasingly about what happens in the courtroom before Election Day ever arrives. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes election-law expert Hans von Spakovsky to examine the rapidly-expanding fight over election integrity ahead of the midterms. The administration argues that election security should focus on prevention, using available information to verify eligibility before an unlawful vote is cast. At the same time, federal district judges have blocked portions of Trump's election policies, concluding that the President of the United States...

The red carpet welcomed Xi Jinping to Washington, but the B-2 stealth bomber flying overhead delivered a very different kind of message. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes China expert Gordon Chang, author of Plan Red: China's Project to Destroy America, to examine President Trump's state visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping and what the extraordinary display of American military power may have communicated about the relationship between the world's two most powerful countries. Trump and Xi agreed that Iran must never possess a nuclear weapon, yet China's deep relationship with Iran raises difficult...

President Trump went before the United Nations with a blunt message saying that allowing dangerous threats to grow doesn't make the world safer. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Cliff May, Founder of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, to examine Trump's defense of military action against Iran, his emphasis on American sovereignty, and the international criticism directed toward Israel. This happened while other leaders used the same U.N. gathering to condemn Israeli policy in Gaza and the West Bank. Pastor Allen says we are living in fierce times. Pay attention, seek truth...

President Trump is confronting some of America's most powerful news organizations, while Democrats are wrestling with the question of who will define the future direction of their party? In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Washington Examiner Executive Editor Bob Cusack to examine two consequential political battles taking shape in Washington and across the country. President Trump barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House grounds after accusing the outlets of repeatedly reporting what he calls “fake news.” But while Trump battles the national media, Kamala Harris is back on the campaign trail, standing besi...

Most people run from war. David Eubank has spent decades running toward it. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes David Eubank, founder of Free Burma Rangers, a humanitarian movement whose teams enter some of the world's most dangerous conflict zones to rescue the wounded and care for the displaced. From Ukraine to Burma, Sudan, Syria, and Iraq, Eubank has witnessed the human cost of war up close. But the Free Burma Rangers' mission isn't simply humanitarian. It's rooted in their Christian faith and a conviction to follow Jesus by loving and serving people in...

Truth doesn't become false because it's unpopular. In this special episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Frank Turek, author of “The War On Reality,” for a conversation on the Clancy mistrial and the battle over truth shaping modern culture. From gender and family to socialism, illegal immigration, and the justice system, Pastor Allen and Frank examine what happens when different worldviews collide over questions of reality. Pastor Allen says these debates point toward something larger. We are living through waves of cultural confusion, and many issues dismissed as merely “political” actually reflect deeper questions. If we, as Chris...

The questions Charlie Kirk was asking Christians before his death remain remarkably relevant. In this special episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson remembers Charlie one year after his death by sharing a conversation they had not long before. Charlie was someone willing to walk onto college campuses, listen to opposing arguments, and openly explain the worldview that shaped his own beliefs. Charlie spent much of his life entering difficult conversations. Now another generation has to decide whether it will have the courage to do the same. Will we retreat, or will we have the courage to live...

In this special episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen revisits a conversation he shared with Charlie Kirk not long before Charlie was killed at Utah Valley University. They talk about Scripture, angels, spiritual warfare, America, and what it means to remain faithful when telling the truth comes with a cost. Pastor Allen challenges us to consider what comes next. Faith doesn't belong only inside our churches and homes. It belongs in our workplaces, schools, hospitals, courtrooms, and communities. We don't have to be violent or belligerent, but we cannot allow fear to drive us into silence.

America isn’t simply debating policy anymore. Increasingly, the debate is over fundamental questions about the values that should shape our culture. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Breitbart News Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow to examine controversial ideas emerging in two closely watched 2026 Senate races. Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico has said that parents refusing to acknowledge a child’s gender identity could be considered “abusive,” and Michigan’s Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed remarked “hurt people hurt people,” following the attack on Temple Israel near Detroit. Pastor Allen believes these controversies reveal something deeper than po...

Israel is facing a new round of international pressure, but this time it's coming from some of its longtime Western partners. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, to examine new measures announced by Britain, France, and Canada targeting trade with Israeli settlements in the areas biblically known as Judea and Samaria. Israel and America have pushed back, reopening fundamental questions about the validity of a proposed two-state solution. Pastor Allen challenges the assumption that instability across the region can be solved by requiring Israel to relinquish additional...

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

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

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

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

How did ideas that would have seemed unthinkable only a generation ago become mainstream arguments in American culture? In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Sage Steele, a former ESPN anchor and host of The Sage Steele Show, to examine several cultural battles exposing America's increasingly divided understanding of truth. They discuss the WNBA and the debate over biological males competing against female athletes. They also revisit the COVID era and inconsistencies recently revealed from Anthony Fauci's private diary that have renewed questions about the intense pressure many Americans faced from government institutions, corporations, employers...

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

Anthony Fauci received a sweeping presidential pardon covering his federal service. So why would he still invoke the Fifth Amendment when Congress wants answers? In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes former federal prosecutor John Malcolm to examine the continuing congressional effort to obtain answers from Anthony Fauci. They discuss Fauci's invocation of the Fifth Amendment, President Biden's preemptive pardon, and the legal questions surrounding what Congress can do next. Pastor Allen also challenges the assumption that science requires absolute certainty. Genuine scientific inquiry allows questions, scrutiny, and even the admission, “I don't know.” When publ...

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

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

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

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

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

South Korea was once considered one of Asia’s strongest democracies. Pastor Son Hyun-bo says we should pay close attention to how quickly conditions can change. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Pastor Son and Pastor Rob McCoy to discuss the deterioration of religious freedom in South Korea and why Christians in America should take notice. Pastor Son warns that government restrictions and political changes can move quickly when the Church becomes disengaged. Pastor Allen says America’s greatest promise is not simply economic prosperity. It is the freedom to worship Jesus, speak biblical trut...

The Democrat Party says it's a “big tent” party, welcoming a wide range of perspectives. But how big is that tent becoming? In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Tom Bevan, President of RealClearPolitics, to examine the relationship between the Democratic establishment and its increasingly influential socialist wing. Hakeem Jeffries has described the party as a “broad caucus,” even as DSA-backed candidates advocate socialist positions, such as making taxpayers pay for universal health care, housing, higher education, and even reparations for ancestral grievances. Pastor Allen warns Christians not to dismiss these developments as somebody else's politica...

Washington has run up a $40 trillion tab, and some politicians are responding by promising even more free stuff. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes former Congressional Budget Office Director Doug Holtz-Eakin to examine America’s growing debt crisis and the economic reality behind the promises of democratic socialism. No matter how politicians package those promises, the bill ultimately reaches regular taxpayers. America is effectively putting its future on a credit card while accountability in Washington continues to disappear. Pastor Allen says America’s future is being diminished by a political culture that too often trea...