Behind the headlines and social media outrage lies a deeper story—one of rising criminality, spiralling debt, AI disruption, authoritarian drift, and global power shifts. In this special end-of-year episode, the team unpacks five “mega trends” that will define the world in 2026 (but you’ll have to listen to find out what they are).

It’s not just global analysis—it’s a call to clarity, wisdom, and hope in an age of disillusionment. Amid the complexity, this episode finishes with a stirring encouragement: to be a presence of light and confidence in a shaking world.

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In a season full of noise, negativity, and weariness, what if what you most need isn’t more strategy—but a word of encouragement?

This episode is a departure from the usual. Mark shares how he felt prompted by the Holy Spirit to scrap the planned topic and speak directly to those feeling worn out, disheartened, and alone. Without Daniel or Liddy knowing where the episode was headed, the conversation turns into a spontaneous moment of ministry—naming six specific forms of discouragement many leaders and believers are facing right now.

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In this episode of Rebuilders, we unpack the complex interplay between revival in the church and the political turbulence shaking the West. As young people return to church and spiritual openness increases, so does a populist longing for control, security, and tradition. What does this mean for the future of revival? What are the risks of conflating spiritual renewal with political movements? And how can Christians hold onto hope and discernment in a world that longs for both transcendence and control?

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