In the ancient world, long before social media or mass communication, the gospel went viral in a city that looks surprisingly familiar to us today. Corinth was powerful, wealthy, immoral, intellectually proud, and spiritually confused. It was also the place where God used persecution, politics, and even a pagan courtroom to accelerate the spread of Christianity.
Standing in Greece, near the ruins of ancient Corinth, you can feel the weight of history. This was not just another stop on the apostle Paul’s missionary journey. This was a turning point where the gospel moved from being hunted to being protected by law. And what the enemy intended for evil, God used for good.
The apostle Paul arrived in Corinth preaching Christ crucified and risen. His message was simple and offensive to both religious leaders and Roman sensibilities. Jesus was not just a moral teacher. He was the resurrected Messiah, Lord of all.
The Jewish leaders in Corinth were furious. They dragged Paul before Gallio, the Roman proconsul, accusing him of persuading people to worship God contrary to Mosaic law. Their goal was clear. They wanted Rome to declare Christianity illegal.
Instead, Gallio dismissed the case outright.
Gallio ruled that this was an internal religious dispute, not a violation of Roman law. With that single decision, Christianity gained legal protection across the Roman Empire. For the first time, the gospel could spread without fear of official Roman persecution.
This moment changed everything. What looked like a threat became a catalyst. What was meant to silence the gospel gave it room to grow. The message of resurrection and hope exploded outward from Corinth into the known world.
Corinth was a city known for corruption, sexual immorality, and pagan worship. Yet it became home to one of the strongest early Christian communities. Why? Because the gospel does not thrive in perfect environments. It thrives in broken ones.
Paul later wrote to the Corinthian church words that are now among the most beloved in all of Scripture. Love is patient. Love is kind. Love does not envy. Love does not boast. This was not poetic theory. It was a radical call to live differently in a culture obsessed with power and pleasure.
The message that transformed Corinth was not moral reform alone. It was resurrection hope. Paul preached Christ crucified, buried, and risen. He reminded believers that death was defeated, sin was paid for, and eternal life was secure.
That same gospel still goes viral today.
Corinth matters because it proves something essential. The gospel does not need cultural approval to advance. It needs faithful witnesses. God can use hostile courts, skeptical leaders, and even political rulings to accomplish His purposes.
From Israel to Greece, from Jerusalem to Corinth, the resurrection message has always moved forward against the odds. And it still does.
We live in a time when truth is contested and faith is mocked. But history reminds us that the gospel has always flourished in moments like this. The same resurrection power that transformed Corinth is still at work today.
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From ancient Corinth to today, Daniel Cohen reveals how the gospel went viral through persecution, Roman law, and resurrection hope, proving that what God ordains no power on earth can stop.
The world did not simply “change” in 2025. It accelerated. Nations shifted, narratives collapsed, and the spiritual temperature rose. From the first major political reset in Washington to the front lines of the Middle East conflict, the year carried a message many tried to ignore: truth matters, and leadership matters.
On the Daniel Cohen Show year in review, Daniel walks viewers through the defining moments of 2025, month by month. The stories include global conflict, media bias, moral confusion, and flashes of courage that reminded millions what Western civilization is built on: ordered liberty, Judeo Christian conviction, and the unshakable hope of the gospel.
This is not just a political recap. It is a snapshot of spiritual warfare in real time, with Israel, America, and the wider West facing the same fundamental question: will we stand for biblical truth, or will we surrender to deception.
The year opened with a dramatic shift as a new leader returned to the White House on January 20, 2025. Daniel frames it as the moment “truth and common sense came roaring back,” with immediate reversals of policies tied to climate agreements, DEI mandates, and what he describes as the “transgender madness” that had reshaped military culture.
It was also a month defined by clarity. “Peace through strength” became the theme as Trump issued blunt warnings to Iran and projected deterrence that many believed had vanished in recent years. Daniel connects these developments directly to Israel news and the Middle East conflict, pointing to how quickly adversaries adjust when America either projects strength or broadcasts hesitation.
January also carried sobering reminders at home. A devastating Southern California wildfire burned tens of thousands of acres, and Daniel highlights leadership failures, infrastructure strain, and the frustration of citizens watching officials offer excuses instead of accountability. In this telling, 2025 was already revealing a deeper divide between slogans and reality.
As winter turned to spring, Daniel turns the lens toward the institutions shaping the national mind: the legacy press, cultural gatekeepers, and political elites. He highlights how media bias can blur moral lines, especially when it comes to Israel, Hamas, and the stories that dominate Christian news coverage.
In March, Daniel points to examples of mainstream outlets framing conflict in ways that minimize Hamas violence while applying scrutiny and blame to Israel. In his view, the issue is not merely bad reporting. It is a worldview problem. When a culture rejects biblical truth, it loses the ability to name evil clearly.
Then comes April, a month Daniel frames as symbolic. Holy Week, Passover, and Easter arrived, yet national leadership publicly elevated identity politics on Christianity’s most sacred day. For many believers, it underscored how rapidly Western civilization can drift when religious freedom is treated as optional and biblical worldview convictions are mocked.
If the first half of 2025 felt turbulent, June became seismic. Daniel recounts the 12 day war with Iran as a turning point in the Middle East conflict. Israel launched strikes against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, targeting facilities and leaders tied to the program. Iran responded with hundreds of ballistic missiles and waves of drones, pushing Israel’s defensive systems into constant motion.
Daniel describes the daily reality of Israelis moving between normal life and bomb shelters, with warning sirens, interceptors, and explosions that made the conflict intensely personal. He emphasizes what many in Israel already understand: survival in the region often depends on decisive action, not wishful thinking.
The climax came when the United States struck fortified nuclear sites that Israel could not reach alone. Daniel presents this as a defining picture of alliance and leadership: America backing Israel, not pressuring restraint at the moment restraint becomes deadly.
Whether one agrees with every political conclusion or not, the show’s point is clear: ideology has consequences. Deterrence is real. And when leaders refuse to confront threats, innocent people pay the price.
Then came September 10, 2025, a date Daniel treats as one of the darkest and most catalytic moments of the year: the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Daniel recounts the shock, the grief for a young father, and the ugliness of public celebration from corners of the culture that claimed moral superiority.
But the story did not end with tragedy. Daniel highlights what followed: a wave of public resolve, increased hunger for biblical truth, and what he describes as a “biblical movement” reflected in exploding Bible sales and renewed boldness across campuses and communities. Erica Kirk’s statement became a rallying cry: the mission did not die with Charlie. It multiplied.
In October, national recognition and public remembrance reframed the loss into a call to courage. Daniel’s message is not triumphalism. It is an admonition. Christians do not celebrate death. They mourn with those who mourn. Yet they also refuse to let fear silence truth.
By the end of the year, Daniel returns to the only anchor that does not shift with elections, wars, or media cycles: Jesus Christ. Christmas is not about the noise, the shopping, or the spectacle. It is about the Jewish Messiah entering the world to save it.
Daniel ties the entire year to a simple conclusion: the struggle is not merely political. It is spiritual. The answer is not despair. It is discernment, courage, and the gospel. In a world where tomorrow is promised to no one, the call is urgent and compassionate: come to the truth, receive grace, and walk with your Creator.
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In a time when spiritual confusion is rising and truth is often diluted for comfort, moments of clarity matter more than ever. On a recent episode of Daniel Cohen Show on the Real Life Network, Daniel Cohen sat down for a powerful and deeply personal conversation with Jeff Morgan, an Israeli-based Jewish believer and evangelist whose life story testifies to the transforming power of the gospel.
Jeff Morgan’s journey is not one of cultural Christianity or inherited faith. It is a testimony forged through decades of depression, spiritual torment, and searching that ultimately led him to the truth of Yeshua as the Jewish Messiah. His story is a reminder that the gospel is not merely theological. It is personal, redemptive, and alive.
Jeff grew up in a secular Jewish home in the United States. Like many who feel unseen or unaccepted, he pursued validation through physical discipline, bodybuilding, and later New Age spirituality. What began as a desire for peace and self improvement slowly descended into despair. By his own admission, Jeff lived for years under what he believed was his own troubled spirit. In reality, it was something far darker.
Depression, self harm, and suicidal thoughts marked his adult life. He tried meditation, spiritual teachers, and self help systems, all promising enlightenment but delivering deeper emptiness. By his mid forties, Jeff had reached a breaking point. Financial strain, fear, and emotional exhaustion collided with the realization that nothing he pursued had brought lasting peace.
This moment of collapse became the doorway to transformation.
What makes Jeff’s testimony uniquely powerful is not just that he came to faith in Jesus, but how. He did not encounter Yeshua through Western religious tradition. He encountered Him through the Hebrew Bible.
As Jeff and his family began attending church, he struggled deeply with what he heard. Passages involving Moses and Elijah alongside Jesus confused him. Yet one moment changed everything. During a teaching on the transfiguration, Jeff understood that Moses represented the Law, Elijah represented the Prophets, and Jesus stood as the fulfillment of both. When the voice from heaven declared, “This is My beloved Son. Listen to Him,” Jeff knew the search was over.
That realization dismantled decades of spiritual deception. Jeff describes a sudden and total transformation. His desire for sin vanished. His idols were destroyed. His appetite for Scripture exploded. What he once believed was his own troubled spirit was revealed to be spiritual bondage, broken by the authority of Christ.
Jeff eventually returned to Israel with his family and joined Jews for Jesus before launching what would become his widely viewed street evangelism ministry. Through simple conversations and direct engagement with Jewish Israelis, Jeff asks a powerful question. Why do passages like Isaiah 53 sound like Jesus if they are found in the Tanakh?
Again and again, Orthodox Jews and secular Israelis alike assume these verses come from the New Testament. When they learn the truth, that these prophecies predate Christianity by centuries, they are forced to wrestle honestly with Scripture.
This work is not safe or socially accepted. Jeff has been spit on, threatened, and harassed. Evangelism in Israel is not a casual endeavor. It requires discernment, humility, and courage. Jeff’s approach is not confrontational. It is rooted in listening, asking questions, and allowing Scripture to speak for itself.
Jeff’s newest initiative, Highway 53, is born from Isaiah’s prophetic vision. A highway in the wilderness. A way of holiness. A suffering servant who bears the sins of many. The name reflects both the mission and the message.
Highway 53 exists to encourage more Jewish believers to speak openly about their faith in Yeshua. Jeff believes the remnant spoken of in Scripture is growing, and that Jewish believers have a unique role to play in proclaiming the Messiah from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth.
This movement is not about abandoning Jewish identity. As Jeff makes clear, once Jewish always Jewish. Faith in Jesus does not erase heritage. It fulfills it.
One of the most powerful moments in the conversation is Jeff’s reminder that the New Testament is deeply Jewish. Jesus is Jewish. The apostles were Jewish. The gospel story is the continuation of God’s covenant, not a replacement of it.
Jeff challenges believers to approach Jewish evangelism with love, patience, and understanding. Not with arguments or slogans, but with questions, Scripture, and genuine relationship. Truth does not need force. It needs faithfulness.
His story stands as living proof that no one is too broken, too deceived, or too far gone to be reached by God. What began as torment ended in truth. What was once despair became purpose.
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The world is still shaking. A Hanukkah celebration meant to honor light, faith, and survival turned into a scene of terror when Jews gathered in Australia were brutally attacked. Fifteen people ranging from children to the elderly were murdered. Families were shattered. A rabbi who served his community for nearly two decades was killed. And yet, once again, the media hesitated to say what this was.
On The Daniel Cohen Show, Daniel Cohen refuses to play along with the silence. He names what others avoid and connects the dots the mainstream press refuses to draw.
The attack at Bondi Beach was not random violence. It was deliberate. It was timed for the first night of Hanukkah. It targeted Jews gathered openly and peacefully. The attackers were a father and son who believed terror was a family mission. Survivors described lying on the ground for nearly twenty minutes as gunfire continued without resistance.
This was not a crime of opportunity. It was ideological. It was anti Semitic terrorism, and even the Australian prime minister acknowledged it as such. But acknowledgment without action only emboldens the next attack.
Hanukkah commemorates a refusal to surrender. The Maccabees stood against an empire that sought to erase Jewish faith, Jewish law, and Jewish identity. That same spirit was on display in Jerusalem as Jews danced and celebrated even after hearing of the massacre. Light does not retreat when darkness strikes. It shines brighter.
Daniel Cohen warns that terror does not happen in a vacuum. It grows where excuses are made and where truth is avoided. In recent years, Western leaders including those in Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom have moved toward recognizing a Palestinian state in response to pressure following October 7. Cohen argues that rewarding Hamas with legitimacy sends a dangerous message.
When leaders offer moral equivalence or political concessions after terror, radicals interpret it as permission. Massive pro Gaza demonstrations filled Sydney streets months before the attack. Chants escalated. Rhetoric hardened. And eventually, violence followed.
The media response followed a familiar pattern. Words like lone actor, deranged individual, and isolated incident replaced honest reporting. When eyewitnesses reported attackers shouting Islamic slogans, those details were minimized or ignored. Calling attention to ideology was labeled hateful. Silence became policy.
The Bondi Beach massacre was not an isolated event. Within days, Americans were killed in Syria by an ISIS sympathizer embedded in local security forces. A Jewish student was murdered at Brown University after witnesses reported religious slogans before gunfire. Jewish homes in California were shot at while Hanukkah decorations were visible.
These events share a common target and a common ideological thread. Jews. Americans. Students. Faith. And yet policymakers and media institutions insist on treating each attack as unrelated.
Daniel Cohen challenges viewers to ask why eighty five percent of the world’s refugees, many from Muslim majority regions, are not being resettled in neighboring Muslim nations. Instead, they move to Western countries where leaders hesitate to enforce assimilation, law, or cultural boundaries. Cowardice is disguised as compassion.
Cohen does not argue against Muslims as people. He argues against an ideology that openly rejects freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and separation of mosque and state. Islamic scholars have said plainly that jihad and Sharia are not fringe beliefs. They are foundational.
Even leaders from the Middle East have warned the West. Years ago, a senior UAE official cautioned that political correctness and ignorance would invite terror into Europe and beyond. That warning has proven accurate.
The problem, Cohen says, is not just immigration or security. It is spiritual. America has grown soft. Churches have diluted truth. Many have replaced repentance with affirmation. Jesus never affirmed sin. He forgave sinners and called them to change.
Grace is not permission to remain in darkness. It is power to leave it.
Despite the violence and moral confusion, Daniel Cohen ends with hope. Hanukkah itself is a story of hope. One small jar of oil. One day of light. Eight days of miracle. A people who refused to bow.
Two centuries later, Jesus opened the door for Gentiles to worship the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Jews and Christians are spiritually connected. When one is attacked, both are called to stand.
Scripture commands believers to mourn with those who mourn and pray even for enemies. That is what sets the people of God apart. Truth spoken in love. Courage without hatred. Light that cannot be extinguished.
The menorah still burns. Faith still stands. God is still on the throne.
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I am often asked why Israel, a tiny strip of land about the size of New Jersey, dominates global headlines, ignites outrage, and fuels endless conflict. Standing here in Jerusalem, the answer becomes clear. This city is not just geography. It is theology. It is the place where the Messiah, His land, and His people are bound together by an unbreakable covenant that the enemy of God desperately wants to sever.
Jerusalem is not controversial because of politics. It is contested because of prophecy.
Israel’s enemies refuse to accept one foundational truth. God tied the Messiah, the Jewish people, and the land together forever. Scripture makes this unmistakably clear. God calls Israel the apple of His eye. When the nations rage against Israel, they are not merely opposing a country. They are provoking God Himself.
The Bible does not teach replacement. God has not abandoned Israel. He has not revoked His covenant. Romans tells us plainly that all Israel will be saved. Zechariah tells us the Lord will dwell in Jerusalem again. And when Yeshua returns, He is not coming back to Rome, London, or New York. He is coming back to the Mount of Olives.
That is why this land matters. If Israel could be erased, where would the Messiah return? The answer terrifies the enemies of God because it exposes the impossibility of their goal. God laughs at the nations because what He established cannot be undone.
This is why Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah, and their allies fixate on Israel. This is why the United Nations obsessively condemns it. This is why history keeps repeating itself with different names and different regimes but the same hatred.
Pharaoh tried to destroy the Jewish people. Haman tried. Hitler tried. Hamas tried. Iran is trying now. Yet Israel remains. Four thousand years later, the Jewish people are still here. The land still exists. Jerusalem still stands.
That is the proof. The gates of hell have not prevailed, and they never will.
The conflict over Israel is not about borders or politics. It is about the Messiah. It is about God keeping His word. And it is about a spiritual battle that has been raging since the beginning of time.
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The violence we are witnessing across Western societies is no longer sporadic, accidental, or disconnected. It is ideological. Recent terror attacks and plots, spanning from Australia to Washington, D.C., from elite university campuses to major American cities, reveal a convergence of forces that are openly hostile to the moral framework that once anchored the West. The common thread is not nationality or circumstance, but a growing alliance between Islamist extremism and radical leftist movements, both committed to eroding Judeo-Christian civilization.
In Australia, the brutal attack on a Jewish gathering was a stark reminder that jihadist ideology does not recognize borders. Jewish families celebrating their faith were deliberately targeted, not because of geopolitical grievances, but because Islamist doctrine has long identified Jews as enemies to be eliminated. This was not random violence, nor was it a reaction to local conditions. It was the export of global jihad into a Western democracy that has repeatedly chosen denial over confrontation when it comes to Islamist ideology.
The same denial is evident in how Americans process violence at home. The shooting at Brown University has been framed primarily as another tragic campus incident, with authorities quick to assure the public that motive remains unclear. That may be procedurally accurate, but culturally evasive. American universities have become breeding grounds for ideological radicalization, where hostility toward faith, nationhood, and Western identity is normalized. Students are immersed in narratives that portray America as irredeemably evil, Christianity as oppressive, and violence as morally justified when cloaked in the language of resistance. When such ideas saturate the intellectual environment, violence should not surprise us.
The targeted attack on National Guard members in Washington, D.C. strips away any remaining illusion that this is merely a domestic social crisis. This was a calculated assault on representatives of the American state, carried out by someone shaped by radical Islamist beliefs. The symbolism is unmistakable. This was an attack on authority, order, and the legitimacy of the nation itself. It exposes the cost of importing unresolved ideological conflicts without demanding allegiance to American values or confronting radicalization within immigrant communities.
Perhaps the most revealing case is the terror plot disrupted in Los Angeles. Members of the Turtle Island Liberation Front were arrested while allegedly preparing coordinated bombings against civilian and law-enforcement targets. Their rhetoric blended revolutionary language, anti-colonial ideology, and militant pro-Palestinian messaging. This was not incoherent rage. It was a carefully assembled ideological framework that mirrors what we increasingly see on college campuses, in activist networks, and online spaces that glorify violence while condemning Western society as inherently illegitimate.
Federal analysts have begun describing this phenomenon as Nihilistic Violent Extremism, yet public discussion often strips the term of its most dangerous component. NVE is not limited to anarchists or radical leftists acting alone. It reflects a growing convergence between far-left revolutionary movements and jihadist ideology. While their ultimate visions differ, their immediate objectives align. Both seek to destabilize Western societies. Both reject Judeo-Christian moral authority. Both view chaos as a catalyst for transformation. Violence becomes not a tragedy, but a strategy.
This convergence explains why radical leftist groups increasingly excuse or rationalize Islamist violence, branding it resistance rather than terror. It also explains why jihadist movements find fertile ground within Western activist spaces that already despise national borders, religious tradition, and moral absolutes. Islamists bring ideological discipline and long-term ambition. Anarchists bring disruption, infrastructure sabotage, and a willingness to tear down institutions. Together, they form a volatile alliance capable of real harm.
The Los Angeles plot illustrates this dynamic with chilling clarity. The group’s members echoed Islamist talking points, adopted global revolutionary narratives, and aligned themselves with causes long exploited by jihadist movements to gain Western sympathy. This was not accidental overlap. It was ideological convergence. These movements may wear different masks, but they march toward the same goal: the dismantling of Western civilization’s moral and civic foundations.
What connects these acts of violence is not race, geography, or economic grievance. It is ideology. Each incident reflects a rejection of ordered liberty and an assault on the sanctity of life. Each is fueled by narratives that cast Judeo-Christian values as obstacles to liberation rather than the source of human dignity. Each thrives in a culture that refuses to define evil clearly and fears moral judgment more than moral collapse.
The refusal to confront Islamism honestly has accelerated this crisis. Political leaders, cultural institutions, and even some religious communities have chosen appeasement over truth. Radical leftist violence is excused so long as it adopts the language of justice. Islamist ideology is shielded behind claims of religious sensitivity. Meanwhile, ordinary citizens are told these threats are exaggerated, unrelated, or misunderstood.
History offers a sobering lesson. Civilizations rarely fall from external invasion alone. They unravel when moral clarity is abandoned and truth is replaced by grievance. When faith is displaced by ideology, violence follows. The recent wave of terror is not an anomaly. It is the predictable outcome of cultural and spiritual erosion.
This moment calls for discernment, not despair. The challenge before us is not merely political or security-based. It is spiritual. We are witnessing a revolt against the moral order that sustains freedom, justice, and peace. Countering it requires more than law enforcement or intelligence operations. It requires courage to name threats clearly, leadership willing to defend foundational values, and a renewed commitment to truth.
America’s strength has never rested solely on military power or economic dominance. It has rested on a moral framework rooted in Judeo-Christian principles. When those principles are undermined, the nation becomes vulnerable not only to enemies abroad, but to decay within.
The violence we are seeing is a warning. Whether we heed it will shape not only our national security, but our moral future. As Scripture reminds us, the struggle before us is not merely against flesh and blood, but against forces that seek to corrupt, divide, and destroy from the shadows. Recognizing that truth is the first step toward resisting it.
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The world watched another red line disappear as Jews gathered peacefully for Hanukkah were slaughtered at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. Families came to light candles, celebrate faith, and remember resilience. Instead, they were met with shotgun fire. This was not random violence. It was targeted terror. And it exposed a truth the West has spent years refusing to face.
On The Daniel Cohen Show on Real Life Network, Daniel Cohen connects the dots between the Bondi Beach massacre, rising antisemitism, radical Islam, and the moral collapse of Western civilization. When leaders choose cowardice over clarity, the cost is measured in blood.
Hanukkah is a celebration of light overcoming darkness. That is precisely why it was targeted. Roughly two thousand Jews gathered at Bondi Beach for a Chabad organized candle lighting. Children were present. Families stood shoulder to shoulder. Within moments, gunmen opened fire from an elevated position, unleashing dozens of rounds into the crowd.
This was not an accident. It was an act of terror rooted in hatred of Jews and hatred of the West. One of the attackers was identified as a Pakistani Muslim radicalized by the same ideology that has fueled attacks from Israel to Europe. Australia has seen a fivefold increase in antisemitic incidents since October 7, and this massacre did not come out of nowhere.
Synagogues have been firebombed. Rabbis have been threatened. Jewish communities have been told to hide while authorities urge restraint. This is not tolerance. This is surrender masquerading as virtue.
Pray for Australia. Pray for the families who lost loved ones. Pray for the Jewish community mourning during what should have been a season of joy.
From Sydney to Paris to Berlin, the pattern is unmistakable. Radical Islam advances while Western governments retreat. France cancels public celebrations because it cannot guarantee safety. Christmas markets require concrete barriers and armed guards. Churches are vandalized while hate speech against Jews is tolerated in the name of multiculturalism.
Daniel Cohen warns that this ideology does not stop with Jews. It always moves from the Saturday people to the Sunday people. Judaism first. Christianity next. Anyone who believes they are immune because they do not attend church is mistaken. Western values themselves are the target.
The same cowardice is visible in global politics. Australia recognizes a Palestinian state while failing to protect its Jewish citizens. Canada moves to criminalize biblical speech while ignoring open support for Hamas and Hezbollah in the streets. This is not neutrality. It is moral inversion.
Truth matters. When governments refuse to name evil, they enable it.
The same episode addressed the murder of two Iowa National Guard soldiers and an American civilian interpreter by an ISIS gunman in Syria. President Trump responded with clarity and resolve. He spoke the language ISIS understands. Strength. Consequence. Power.
In the Middle East, weakness invites violence. Cohen explains that leadership requires asking not only the cost of action, but the cost of inaction. America’s presence abroad matters, especially when adversaries like Iran, Hamas, and ISIS seek to fill any vacuum.
Meanwhile, hypocrisy at home continues to rot public trust. Black Lives Matter leaders accused of stealing millions. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez preaching against oligarchy while spending tens of thousands in campaign funds on luxury hotels, catering, and private suites. Socialism for the people, luxury for the elites.
This double standard fuels anger, division, and disillusionment. But it does not erase truth.
The answer is not silence. The answer is courage. Scripture teaches that standing idly by while evil advances makes us complicit. Western civilization was built on biblical truth, moral clarity, and the willingness to defend what is good.
Pray for Australia. Pray for Israel. Pray for courage in the West. And do not look away.
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Merry Christmas from Real Life Network. As millions celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ around the world, Real Life Network continues to offer believers a place to grow in faith through biblical worldview content that lifts the heart and centers the soul on the hope of the gospel. The 25 Days of Christmas series on RLN brings sermons, devotionals, worship, and family programs that point clearly to Jesus as the reason for the season. In a world filled with distractions and noise, RLN provides a Christ centered refuge where families can celebrate the message that changed history.
Christmas is a reminder that God stepped into human flesh to save sinners and bring peace to a weary world. That message shapes everything Real Life Network creates. As you gather with family, unwrap gifts, or sit quietly before the tree, RLN invites you to pause and reflect on the miracle of the incarnation and the joy of knowing Christ. The 25 Days of Christmas series was designed to help viewers prepare their hearts with Scripture, worship, and teaching that leads them back to the manger and forward to the hope of the cross and resurrection.
One of the highlights of this year’s collection is a special two day devotional with Daniel and Paige Cohen on December 23 and 24. Filmed on location in Israel, these reflections bring viewers to the very land where Jesus was born. The Cohens share biblical insights, historical background, and heartfelt encouragement while standing in the places where the story of redemption entered human history. Their teaching helps viewers see Christmas not as a distant event but as a real moment in a real place that testifies to the faithfulness of God. These episodes are rich, thoughtful, and perfect for families wanting to deepen their understanding of the Christmas story.
The entire 25 Days of Christmas series brings together trusted voices and pastors who walk viewers through the meaning of Advent, the hope of prophecy, the peace offered through Christ, and the beauty of the gospel. You will find Christmas sermons, worship programs, family specials, music, and short devotionals that fit every moment of your December celebration. Whether you are looking for a quiet moment of reflection or biblically grounded teaching, RLN provides a wide range of content that honors Jesus and strengthens your faith.
Real Life Network continues to be a safe and uplifting place for the whole family. As a privately run Christian streaming platform, RLN is free to proclaim the gospel clearly and offer uncensored biblical worldview programming without pressure from Big Tech or Big Government. Every show, sermon, and series is carefully curated to encourage your walk with Christ and provide content you can trust.
This Christmas, let your home be filled with the peace and presence of Jesus. Stream the 25 Days of Christmas on Real Life Network, enjoy the special devotionals from Israel, and allow your heart to rest in the Savior who came to rescue and redeem.
From everyone at Real Life Network, Merry Christmas, and may your hope remain anchored in Christ today and always.
Joy is one of the most misunderstood gifts in the Christian life. People chase it, lose it, fake it, and try to manufacture it, but real joy cannot be produced by human effort. Real joy never comes from circumstances or emotional highs. Real joy comes from Jesus Christ Himself. It is the supernatural overflow of a life anchored in the presence and promises of God.
In a world filled with anxiety, uncertainty, and constant pressure, God offers His people something radically different. He offers joy that does not break under the weight of trials. He offers joy that remains steady when life shakes everything else apart. He offers joy that is rooted not in what you have, but in who He is.
Philippians 4:4 says, “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice.” Those three words in the Lord change everything. Joy is not found in success or comfort. Joy is found in Christ alone. He is the source, the sustainer, and the strength behind every joyful believer. And if your joy is in Him, nothing in this world can steal it.
Below is a biblical roadmap to joy that lasts. It is simple, powerful, and deeply needed today.
Real joy does not begin with your circumstances. It begins with your Savior. It begins with knowing that God has poured out His grace on your life through Jesus Christ. Grace is not just what saves you. Grace is what sustains you, strengthens you, and secures you every single day.
Most people think joy comes from ease. The apostle Paul shows the opposite. When Paul wrote the book of Philippians, he was not vacationing on a beach. He was chained in a Roman prison. He had been beaten, betrayed, rejected, and lied about. Yet his letter explodes with joy. Why? Because joy does not come from where you are. Joy comes from whose you are. Grace reminds you that God is with you in every moment. Grace tells you that you are already loved, already accepted, and already held by the One who promises to never leave you. That is why Paul could rejoice in prison. He did not rejoice because life was smooth. He rejoiced because he belonged to Jesus.
Joy flows from this truth: You do not have to earn God’s love. You get to walk in the freedom of already being loved.
That truth is joy’s foundation. The more you understand grace, the deeper your joy becomes.
One of the most overlooked truths in Scripture is that joy and gratitude are inseparable. A thankful heart becomes a joyful heart. A complaining heart becomes an empty one. Paul understood this. In Philippians 1:3 he wrote, “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.” Those were not words of politeness. They were words of overflowing gratitude.
Even in prison, Paul chose to give thanks. He thanked God for people. He thanked God for the church. He thanked God for the work He was doing. Gratitude was not an occasional feeling. It was a daily discipline that nourished his soul.
If you want more joy, start giving more thanks. Thank God for your salvation. Thank Him for your family. Thank Him for His mercy and patience. Thank Him for what He has brought you through. Thank Him for what He is teaching you today. Thank Him for the hard things that are shaping you into the image of Christ. Gratitude shifts your focus from what is wrong to what is true. And what is true is that God is faithful. He is with you. He is working. He is doing far more than you see. When you start noticing His goodness, joy begins to rise. Gratitude opens the door for joy to rush in.
The world trains people to complain. Scripture trains believers to give thanks. Complaining magnifies problems. Gratitude magnifies God. And the more you magnify God, the more joy you will experience.
The world believes joy is fragile. Scripture teaches joy is resilient. Joy does not collapse because your circumstances collapse. Joy stands firm because it rests on the promises of God. That is why Paul could write in Philippians 1:6, “Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it.” Joy is built on confidence in God’s character. He started the work in you. He will finish the work in you. He will not abandon His children halfway through their story. He does not walk away when things get difficult. He does not check out when life gets messy. God is faithful. And joy grows wherever that truth is believed.
Second Timothy 1:7 reminds us, “God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” Fear and joy cannot coexist. Fear drains your strength. Joy fuels it. Fear lies about your future. Joy stands on God’s promises. Fear makes you doubt God’s goodness. Joy reminds you that the Father who sent His Son for you will never fail you. The enemy wants to rob Christians of joy because joy is spiritual strength. When you walk in joy, you walk with a confidence that comes from heaven. You walk with clarity, courage, and conviction. You walk in the assurance that God is bigger than your problems, stronger than your enemies, and faithful in every season of your life.
Joy is not passive. Joy is a choice. It is a decision to look at your circumstances through the lens of Scripture instead of looking at Scripture through the lens of circumstances. Joy says, “My situation may change, but my Savior does not. My hope is anchored in Him.” That truth makes joy unshakeable.
Joy is not meant to be hidden. It is meant to be shared. Joy strengthens the church and becomes a powerful witness to the world. When Paul thought about the Philippian church, he wrote, “Always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy” (Philippians 1:4). The spiritual health of the church stirred joy in his heart. A healthy church creates joy in its people. When believers worship with sincerity, serve with humility, and love with generosity, joy becomes contagious. Joy energizes the body of Christ. Joy lifts the weary. Joy encourages the discouraged. Joy strengthens pastors, families, and entire congregations.
The world is watching the church. They are watching how we respond to trials. They are watching how we treat one another. They are watching whether our faith is real. A joyful believer stands out in a culture filled with fear and confusion. Joy is a testimony that Christ is alive in you. Joy says to the world, “My peace does not come from this world. My hope comes from God.”
People are desperate for joy because they are drowning in anxiety and emptiness. When they see genuine joy in your life, they will want to know where it comes from. Your joy becomes an invitation to share the gospel. You do not have to manufacture it. You just have to walk in the joy that Christ has already given you.
At the end of the day, joy is not produced by trying harder. Joy is produced by drawing closer. Joy comes from abiding in Christ, listening to His voice, obeying His Word, and trusting His heart. The more you walk with Him, the more His joy becomes your strength. Joy is the mark of a believer who knows Jesus intimately. That is why Christians throughout history have been able to sing in prison, worship through grief, and stand strong in persecution. Their joy was not based on what was happening around them. It was based on who was living within them.
Jesus said in John 15:11, “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.” His joy is not shallow. His joy is not temporary. His joy is not dependent on the stock market, the news cycle, or the approval of people. His joy remains. If you want lasting joy, draw near to Jesus. Read His Word daily. Seek Him in prayer. Ask Him to renew your mind. Confess sin quickly. Walk in obedience. Surround yourself with believers who build you up instead of pull you down. Lift your eyes above your circumstances and fix them on the Savior who loves you.
Joy is for every believer. Joy is for every season. Joy is for right now. And when your joy is rooted in Christ, it will overflow into every part of your life. It will fill your home, your relationships, your ministry, your workplace, and your conversations. Joy will become a lighthouse that points people to the hope of the gospel.
Lord, thank You for the joy that comes from knowing You. Teach me to find my joy in You and not in my circumstances. Help me to choose joy daily, to fight for it when it is hard, and to share it freely with others. Make me someone who rejoices always because You are always faithful. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Christmas is a time for joy, worship, and reflection, and Real Life Network continues to offer families a place to experience it all through a biblical worldview. As one of the fastest growing Christian streaming services, RLN provides uplifting and uncensored news, kids content, sermons, and Christ centered storytelling designed to strengthen your faith. The countdown to Christmas continues, and RLN has just added two new programs to help your family keep Jesus at the center of the season.
The first new release is Jolly Bay Christmas with The Wild Brothers, a fun and faith filled adventure perfect for kids, teens, and families. The Wilds have long been beloved for their energetic storytelling and strong commitment to God’s Word. In this Christmas special, an unexpected encounter launches them into a search for the legendary Jolly Bay birds. This lighthearted holiday journey weaves creation truth, family values, and biblical encouragement into a story that keeps children engaged while pointing them toward Christ. In a digital world where so much youth content pulls kids away from faith, Jolly Bay Christmas offers something rare. It is clean, joyful, imaginative, and rooted in Scripture.
Alongside this family adventure is a second new program that brings deep theological clarity to the season. The Christ of Christmas, presented by Evangelism Explosion and hosted by Dr. John Sorensen, walks viewers through the prophecies, people, and promises that form the foundation of the Christmas story. Each episode traces how Scripture pointed forward to the coming Messiah and shows why Jesus is not only the center of Christmas but the center of salvation. These teachings are perfect for individuals, small groups, and families wanting to grow in their understanding of God’s plan of redemption. In a culture that often reduces Christmas to noise and distraction, The Christ of Christmas brings the focus back to the hope of eternal life.
Both new releases beautifully complement RLN’s larger seasonal collection, Hope for the Holidays, which features sermons, worship, Christmas music, kids programs, and devotionals from trusted voices who teach with courage and conviction. Whether you are looking for peaceful Christmas reflections, biblical messages, or family friendly entertainment, Hope for the Holidays provides a Christ honoring place to anchor your heart.
Real Life Network remains committed to offering safe, uplifting programs for believers of all ages. As a privately run digital media platform, RLN is not controlled by Big Tech or Big Government. This independence allows the network to speak truth boldly, proclaim the gospel without compromise, and deliver biblical worldview content with clarity and conviction. In a world dominated by filtered narratives and censored viewpoints, RLN gives viewers a place to grow in their faith and stay grounded in truth.
As you prepare for Christmas, make space for content that fills your home with joy, peace, and Scripture. Let your family laugh with the Wild Brothers, learn from Dr. Sorensen, and worship through every moment of this season.
Explore all the Christmas programs now streaming at RealLifeNetwork.com and keep Jesus at the center of your celebration.
In a culture filled with appearances and performance driven faith, Scripture reminds us that God is not impressed by what looks polished on the outside. True Christianity is revealed under examination. In this devotional, Pastor Jack Hibbs calls believers to sincere faith that can withstand the heat of God’s refining light.
We are all at our best when we’re in the company of other Christians. But it’s who we are at home that defines the person we truly are. The question is, are you and I sincere?
Our English word “sincere” is a translation of the Greek word eilikrinēs, which means pure, unsullied, without wax, and able to bear full examination in the sun. That type of examination was essential because it wasn’t uncommon for first-century craftsmen to use wax as putty to hide cracks in their slightly damaged pottery.
Say you were a worshipper of the goddess Diana, and you purchased an idol to take to her temple. But as you held the statue in the warm sun, her arm fell off. What happened? When the heat was turned up, your idol was revealed for what it was—with wax and insincere. Likewise, when God turns up the heat in our lives through fiery trials, His purpose is to expose falsehood within us. We may deceive others, and even ourselves, but we cannot hide the truth from God. Our relationship with Him must be sincere. We cannot “putty” ourselves up and put on a show of Christianity. We must, as Paul prayed, “approve the things that are excellent.”
It’s time to get real—time to allow the full splendor of the light of God’s Word to examine us. That we might have a single eye to the very best things with a pure and sincere heart until the day of Christ.
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