#078: Foreign Policy According to Revelation with Matthew J. Distefano

What Happens When Foreign Wars Get a Bible Verse?

This week, Dillon’s seat is being held down by author and theologian Matthew J. Distefano, who joins Desimber to unpack a week where geopolitics apparently came with a side of Revelation commentary.

First up: the newly launched war with Iran, which has already escalated across the region after coordinated U.S.– Israel strikes triggered retaliation and widening conflict in the Middle East. But the real theological curveball? Reports from service members say some commanders are telling troops the conflict is part of “God’s divine plan” and tied to biblical end-times prophecy. In other words, apparently foreign policy is now being drafted somewhere between the Pentagon and the Book of Revelation.

Then we turn to the latest primary results, including the closely watched Texas Senate primary, where state Rep. James Talarico emerged as the Democratic nominee after defeating Rep. Jasmine Crockett in a race that drew national attention and could reshape the political map in a state long considered untouchable for Democrats. If Texas starts shifting, the political earthquake will be felt all the way to Washington.

We’ll dig into the uncomfortable question underneath it all: What happens when Christian Nationalism starts shaping foreign policy, war narratives, and electoral politics? Also joining the conversation is Matthew J. Distefano, author and voice behind some of the sharpest critiques of toxic theology today.

Together we’ll explore how faith can inspire justice and compassion — without turning geopolitics into a prophecy chart. Because when politicians start talking about Armageddon like it’s a strategic objective, somebody probably needs to open the Bible and remind them what Jesus actually said about peace.

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