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Pastor Allen’s new prime time show premieres weeknights at 8pm ET / 7pm CT on YouTube. We created the show to provide hope and guidance to our struggling nation, helping viewers navigate our challenging times through the wisdom of a biblical worldview. Allen Jackson Now is a lifeline for a struggling and anxious nation. No matter what challenges we face, there will always be more reasons for hope than despair. Ask questions and share your thoughts on current issues with Pastor Allen at comments@allenjacksonnow.com.

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Yesterday · 26 min· Video
Dr George Barna Pt 2 - What Most Christians Miss About Following Jesus
Have Christians become so afraid of offending people that we’re no longer willing to speak biblical truth? In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes researcher and author Dr. George Barna to discuss why information alone isn't producing the spiritual transformation society needs. Christian families and church leaders must model the values they teach. The conversation explores the influence of media, the importance of consistent biblical behavior, and the need for Christians to demonstrate their faith beyond church services. Pastor Allen believes we must be willing to speak truth on cultural issues. Genuine discipleship requires conviction and courage. nfluences every decision we make. Pastor Allen believes truth isn't determined by personal opinions or cultural preferences. The foundation of a biblical worldview is recognizing Scripture as the ultimate authority.
Friday · 26 min· Video
The 6% Crisis and What's Happening to Christianity in America [Special Guest Dr. George Barna]
Millions of Americans identify as Christians, but how many actually think and live according to Scripture? In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes researcher and author Dr. George Barna to discuss his startling research showing that only 6% of self-identified Christians hold a biblical worldview. They examine how secular culture has shaped Christian beliefs, why churches are struggling to make disciples, and how our worldview influences every decision we make. Pastor Allen believes truth isn't determined by personal opinions or cultural preferences. The foundation of a biblical worldview is recognizing Scripture as the ultimate authority.
October 17 · 26 min· Video
Megan Basham podcast part 2 (How Progressivism Infiltrated the Church)
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.
October 16 · 26 min· Video
Is the Left Taking Over America's Churches? [Special Guest Megan Basham]
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.
October 10 · 26 min
Mamdani and the Battle Over Israel's Reputation [Special Guest Fleur Hassan-Nahoum]
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.
October 9 · 27 min
What Happened to France? Could America Face Similar Problems? [Special Guest Chris Salcedo]
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.
October 8 · 26 min· Video
Three Years After October 7, Israel Faces a New Middle East [Special Guest Commander Kirk Lippold]
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?
October 7 · 26 min
Iran Couldn’t Shut Down the World’s Oil. Here’s Why. [Special Guest George Seay]
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.
October 3 · 26 min· Video
Trump and Obama Have Very Different Visions for AI [Special Guest Doug Holtz-Eakin]
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.
October 2 · 26 min· Video
57% of Young Americans View Socialism Positively. Why? [Special Guest Pete Peterson]
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.
October 1 · 26 min· Video
Trump Pushes Election Safeguards. Federal Judges Push Back. [Special Guest Hans von Spakovsky]
America's election debate is no longer only about what happens at the ballot box. It's increasingly about what happens in the courtroom before Election Day ever arrives. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes election-law expert Hans von Spakovsky to examine the rapidly-expanding fight over election integrity ahead of the midterms. The administration argues that election security should focus on prevention, using available information to verify eligibility before an unlawful vote is cast. At the same time, federal district judges have blocked portions of Trump's election policies, concluding that the President of the United States has exceeded his authority. Pastor Allen believes respect for law, truth, and honest participation in civic life, ultimately depends on a person’s character. We cannot simply ignore what is happening around us. Let’s pay attention and seek truth.
September 30 · 26 min· Video
Trump Welcomes Xi, but Can America Trust China? [Special Guest Gordon Chang]
The red carpet welcomed Xi Jinping to Washington, but the B-2 stealth bomber flying overhead delivered a very different kind of message. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes China expert Gordon Chang, author of Plan Red: China's Project to Destroy America, to examine President Trump's state visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping and what the extraordinary display of American military power may have communicated about the relationship between the world's two most powerful countries. Trump and Xi agreed that Iran must never possess a nuclear weapon, yet China's deep relationship with Iran raises difficult questions about Beijing’s loyalties. Pastor Allen believes there is also a deeper spiritual question worth considering. Despite their profound ideological differences, he sees authoritarian systems as sharing a disregard for human life. For Christians, understanding these events requires more than repeating political talking points. It requires wisdom and discernment.
September 26 · 26 min
Trump Warns the U.N. to Confront Threats Before It’s Too Late [Special Guest Cliff May]
President Trump went before the United Nations with a blunt message saying that allowing dangerous threats to grow doesn't make the world safer. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Cliff May, Founder of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, to examine Trump's defense of military action against Iran, his emphasis on American sovereignty, and the international criticism directed toward Israel. This happened while other leaders used the same U.N. gathering to condemn Israeli policy in Gaza and the West Bank. Pastor Allen says we are living in fierce times. Pay attention, seek truth, and have the courage to make choices shaped by a biblical worldview.
September 25 · 26 min
Trump vs. the Media, and Kamala Harris Is Back! [Special Guest Bob Cusack]
President Trump is confronting some of America's most powerful news organizations, while Democrats are wrestling with the question of who will define the future direction of their party? In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Washington Examiner Executive Editor Bob Cusack to examine two consequential political battles taking shape in Washington and across the country. President Trump barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House grounds after accusing the outlets of repeatedly reporting what he calls “fake news.” But while Trump battles the national media, Kamala Harris is back on the campaign trail, standing beside Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed. This raises more questions about the direction of the Democratic Party. Pastor Allen says there is a deeper issue underneath the politics and media battles. Christians cannot afford to simply look away when the culture becomes confusing or uncomfortable. Watch. Listen. Think. Act. Have the courage to let your biblical worldview have a voice in the public square.
September 24 · 26 min· Video
Meet the Christian Who Runs Toward War Zones [Special Guest David Eubank]
Most people run from war. David Eubank has spent decades running toward it. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes David Eubank, founder of Free Burma Rangers, a humanitarian movement whose teams enter some of the world's most dangerous conflict zones to rescue the wounded and care for the displaced. From Ukraine to Burma, Sudan, Syria, and Iraq, Eubank has witnessed the human cost of war up close. But the Free Burma Rangers' mission isn't simply humanitarian. It's rooted in their Christian faith and a conviction to follow Jesus by loving and serving people in desperate circumstances. You may never be called into a war zone, but every Christian has a place where courage and obedience are required.
September 23 · 26 min· Video
The War on Reality: What Happens When Truth Becomes Optional? (Special Guest Frank Turek)
Truth doesn't become false because it's unpopular. In this special episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Frank Turek, author of “The War On Reality,” for a conversation on the Clancy mistrial and the battle over truth shaping modern culture. From gender and family to socialism, illegal immigration, and the justice system, Pastor Allen and Frank examine what happens when different worldviews collide over questions of reality. Pastor Allen says these debates point toward something larger. We are living through waves of cultural confusion, and many issues dismissed as merely “political” actually reflect deeper questions. If we, as Christ-followers, want to see transformation in our culture, then silence isn't the answer.
September 19 · 26 min· Video
Remembering Charlie Kirk: A Conversation Before His Death
The questions Charlie Kirk was asking Christians before his death remain remarkably relevant. In this special episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson remembers Charlie one year after his death by sharing a conversation they had not long before. Charlie was someone willing to walk onto college campuses, listen to opposing arguments, and openly explain the worldview that shaped his own beliefs. Charlie spent much of his life entering difficult conversations. Now another generation has to decide whether it will have the courage to do the same. Will we retreat, or will we have the courage to live our faith in the places God has given us influence? The opportunity to live courageously is available to each one of us.
September 18 · 26 min· Video
Charlie Kirk and Pastor Allen on the Spiritual Battle for America
In this special episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen revisits a conversation he shared with Charlie Kirk not long before Charlie was killed at Utah Valley University. They talk about Scripture, angels, spiritual warfare, America, and what it means to remain faithful when telling the truth comes with a cost. Pastor Allen challenges us to consider what comes next. Faith doesn't belong only inside our churches and homes. It belongs in our workplaces, schools, hospitals, courtrooms, and communities. We don't have to be violent or belligerent, but we cannot allow fear to drive us into silence.
September 17 · 26 min· Video
Biblical Values Are Being Challenged. Will Christians Respond? (Special Guest Alex Marlow)
America isn’t simply debating policy anymore. Increasingly, the debate is over fundamental questions about the values that should shape our culture. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes Breitbart News Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow to examine controversial ideas emerging in two closely watched 2026 Senate races. Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico has said that parents refusing to acknowledge a child’s gender identity could be considered “abusive,” and Michigan’s Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed remarked “hurt people hurt people,” following the attack on Temple Israel near Detroit. Pastor Allen believes these controversies reveal something deeper than politics. It’s a collision of worldviews. We have an assignment to understand the world through a biblical worldview and then have the courage to live out that worldview publicly.
September 16 · 26 min· Video
Britain, France, and Canada Move Against Israel (Special Guest Ambassador Mike Huckabee)
Israel is facing a new round of international pressure, but this time it's coming from some of its longtime Western partners. In this episode of Allen Jackson Now, Pastor Allen Jackson welcomes U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, to examine new measures announced by Britain, France, and Canada targeting trade with Israeli settlements in the areas biblically known as Judea and Samaria. Israel and America have pushed back, reopening fundamental questions about the validity of a proposed two-state solution. Pastor Allen challenges the assumption that instability across the region can be solved by requiring Israel to relinquish additional territory. Israel's existence demonstrates God's faithfulness, and we should understand the biblical covenant connecting the Jewish people to the land. Let’s pray for the peace of Jerusalem and have the courage to stand publicly for the Jewish people.

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