What is really happening to Christians around the world and what does it mean for the future of the West?

In this compelling episode of the City of God, Dr. Rob Pacienza sits down with TBN host and global affairs analyst Erick Stakelbeck for a wide-ranging conversation on the spiritual and geopolitical challenges shaping our world today.

Recorded during the National Religious Broadcasters Convention (NRB), this timely discussion draws on Stakelbeck’s years covering international hotspots as host of Stakelbeck Tonight on TBN. From Iran and the Middle East to Europe and beyond, he has witnessed firsthand the growing persecution of Christians worldwide, the expansion of radical Islamic ideology, and the cultural shifts now reshaping Western civilization.

Together, Rob and Erick connect the dots between what’s happening overseas and the spiritual trajectory of America.

You’ll hear about:

● The global reality of Christian persecution affecting hundreds of millions of believers worldwide
● Why the Middle East, and nations like Iran, remain central to global instability and biblical history
● The rise of radical Islam and its growing influence across Europe and the West
● Why Europe’s cultural collapse is becoming a warning sign for America
● Why the future of the West may ultimately come down to revival or bust

As global tensions rise and the cultural foundations of the West continue to shift, this conversation reminds believers that the Church has always faced opposition and that renewal begins with spiritual awakening.