In this episode, we unpack the breaking news surrounding U.S. strikes inside Venezuela and what this means for America’s role on the world stage. We also break down the recent government shutdown—its political fallout, financial impact, and what it reveals about leadership in crisis. Finally, we step back and ask the deeper question: What is the biblical role of government? Drawing on thinkers like Augustine and Aquinas, we examine how believers should view power, justice, and authority in today’s culture.

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In this episode of Defining Truth, we cut through the noise surrounding two major headlines:

1.) The Gaza Ceasefire — We call Hamas what it is: a brutal terrorist organization using civilians as shields in its genocidal war against the Jewish people. While Israel has gone to unprecedented lengths to minimize civilian casualties, Hamas manipulates the world with propaganda and staged narratives. We expose the lies, the media complicity, and the moral clarity Scripture demands.

2.) The U.S. Government Shutdown — Beyond the headlines, this isn’t about “Republicans vs. Democrats.” It’s about a bloated federal system, progressive overreach, and the weaponization of crisis to expand government control. We break down what’s really at stake — and what the Bible says about limited, accountable government.

🔸 Biblical Lens:

• Isaiah 5:20 — “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil.”

• Romans 13 — God-ordained government to punish evil, not control everything.

• Psalm 33:12 — “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.”

👉 Why it matters: This isn’t just politics. It’s a battle over truth, morality, and the future of free nations.

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What happened, what’s verified, and how we respond. On Sept 10, 2025, Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during a campus event at Utah Valley University. On Sept 12, police announced the arrest of a 22-year-old suspect; the investigation is ongoing and motive is still being established. We break down the timeline, confront the climate of political violence, and walk through biblical clarity on speaking truth in love—without hate and without fear.

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