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 schools and underneath hospitals? They know Israel would not purposefully attack innocent civilians. Israel is not committing genocide! As Christ-followers, it will bring good things to us if we will honor the Jewish nation’s right to that land and do our best to see that it’s defended in the public square.

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 while the culture changes around us. Whether you're at a university, in the workplace, or among friends, carry your biblical worldview with you every day.

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 horror and loss, could an entirely new chapter be beginning?

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 challenge is finding people willing to use their influence with integrity, boldness, and conviction.

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 breathtaking speed? Pastor Allen believes that when walking through a season of unprecedented discontinuity, being anchored in truth is vital. We must stay grounded in Scripture and walk in the light of God’s truth.

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 throughout a society. If we want our biblical worldview represented in public life, we cannot simply retreat. Pay attention and bring your faith into the public square.