In this episode of What’s the World Coming To?, Pastor Ken Ortize explores the growing tension between Islam and Western civilization and asks whether we are approaching a pivotal civilizational moment.

Rather than framing the conversation politically, this episode examines the issue through the lenses of biblical prophecy, theology, history, and culture. As antisemitism increases, global instability accelerates, and the moral foundations of the West continue to erode, Pastor Ken challenges listeners to consider whether these developments align with what Scripture describes as the signs of the times.

What happens when fundamentally different worldviews collide?
Are current events random—or part of a larger spiritual trajectory?
And what responsibility do Christians have in moments like these?

This episode calls for discernment, courage, and faithfulness in an increasingly divided world.

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Pastor Ken Ortize sits down with Doug Hershey, author of Israel Rising, Jerusalem Rising, and founder of Ezra Adventures, for a deep and timely conversation on biblical prophecy, modern Israel, and the alarming rise of antisemitism worldwide.

In this rich episode you’ll hear:

• Why prophecy must be understood literally, not allegorically
• How modern Israel reflects the exact promises of Ezekiel, Isaiah, and Jeremiah
• The historical and archaeological evidence confirming Scripture
• How deception and media narratives are shaping global opinion
• Why antisemitism is surging — and the spiritual forces behind it
• The unique role of the church in standing with Israel
• How Doug’s Ezra Adventures trips allow believers to serve Israeli farmers and participate in prophecy being fulfilled today

Whether you're following world events, studying prophecy, or seeking a solid biblical worldview, this conversation offers clarity, perspective, and hope.

Learn more about Doug Hershey, his books, and upcoming trips:
https://www.ezraadventures.com

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Jerusalem is small, isolated, and—on paper—strategically insignificant.
So why does all of Scripture, and much of the world’s conflict, revolve around it?

Pastor Ken walks through the biblical, historical, and prophetic reasons God chose this city, why it remains fiercely contested, and how Jerusalem becomes ground zero for the end-times timeline, including the Third Temple, the Antichrist, and the return of Jesus to the Mount of Olives.

A clear and accessible breakdown of one of the most important themes in biblical prophecy.

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