The Strait of Hormuz is on the brink—and the world is watching.

President Trump declares TOTAL CONTROL over the most critical oil chokepoint on Earth. A U.S. naval blockade is tightening. Iran is threatening chaos at sea. And behind the scenes, a high-stakes power struggle is unfolding inside the regime.

So, who really has the leverage?

On this eye opening episode of the Stakscast, former IDF spokesman Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus joins Erick Stakelbeck to break it all down—from the battlefield to the global chessboard.

Is Iran bluffing… or collapsing?

Can the U.S. and Israel reopen the Strait of Hormuz at will?

Who is REALLY calling the shots in Tehran—the regime or the IRGC?

And what happens if Iran refuses to back down?

Conricus delivers a sobering reality check: Iran is hemorrhaging hundreds of millions per day, its military capabilities are crippled, and the clock is ticking toward irreversible damage to its oil infrastructure.

Meanwhile, the U.S.-Israel alliance is operating at historic levels—rewriting the rules of modern warfare and reshaping the Middle East in real time.

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She was one of the most recognizable women on the planet—gracing magazine covers, starring in films, and rising to global fame almost overnight. But behind the spotlight… there was a deeper story.

Kathy Ireland opens up about her unexpected rise to fame—and the moment everything changed when she encountered the truth of God’s Word alone in a room in Paris.

From reading a Bible left in her suitcase…To boldly following Jesus in industries hostile to faith…To building a billion-dollar business rooted in purpose and integrity.  This is a story about transformation.

Kathy shares:

Her radical salvation moment through Scripture

Navigating faith in the modeling and entertainment world

Her journey from supermodel to CEO and entrepreneur

Standing boldly for life, Israel, and biblical truth

How faith sustains her through trials—even now

At a time when truth is under attack and culture is shifting fast… her message is clear: Put God first & Stand for truth—no matter the cost.

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In the midst of political and social upheaval, Erick Stakelbeck sits down with Tim & David Barton, the founders of WallBuilders, to discuss America’s past and the continued fight to hold on to the values that have made this country great.

The Bartons stand at the forefront of change, advocating for teaching history grounded in facts, documents, and research. They lay bare the depth of our country’s 250 years of history and the influence Christianity, and the Bible have had on it all. But trouble may loom on the horizon with the rise of radical ideologies from gender madness to Islamic influence. It’s evident that the battle for our great nation continues.

They share stark warnings about protecting our constitution, holding fast to the truth of our history, and speaking out against antisemitism.

The conversation also dives into:

The truth behind the founding fathers

Marxist leaning in modern education

Christianity’s influence on America’s fundamental years

The upcoming 250th birthday of the United States

Throughout this captivating conversation, one message stands out among the rest – America is the greatest force for good!

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Trials are part of the Christian life. Pain. Waiting. Setbacks. Prayers that seem unanswered. But even in the darkest valleys, God is present — and often far closer than we realize.

On this episode of Stakscast, Fox News chief legal correspondent and Fox News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins Erick Stakelbeck to discuss her powerful new book, Nothing Is Impossible With God: 11 Heroes, One God, Endless Lessons in Overcoming.

Shannon opens up about her own deeply personal journey — from career rejection and professional setbacks to a painful genetic eye condition that left her searching for answers and clinging to God in the middle of suffering.

She shares how biblical figures like Noah, Moses, Daniel, Elijah, and Gideon reveal what it looks like to trust God when life makes no sense, when fear sets in, and when the road ahead feels impossible.

This is a conversation about perseverance. About pain with purpose. About faith in the middle of uncertainty. And about the truth that even when God doesn’t change the situation immediately, He is still working. If you’re walking through a hard season, this episode is for you.

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Is Britain becoming the warning sign for America’s future? Tommy Robinson joins Erick Stakelbeck to expose the cultural, political, and spiritual crisis unfolding across the UK—and why he believes the same forces are now targeting the United States.

From censorship and imprisonment to the breakdown of national identity, the suppression of truth, and the growing battle over the future of the West, Tommy explains why Britain is in deep trouble and why America must wake up now.

This is more than politics. It is a fight for free speech, for faith, for families, and for the survival of Judeo-Christian civilization.

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Revelation is one of the most talked about — andcmisunderstood — books in the entire Bible. For many, it sparks fear. Confusion. Even dread. But what if the message of Revelation isn’t about panic… but preparation? Not chaos… but clarity. Not fear… but hope.

On this episode of the Stakscast, Pastor James Kaddis joins Erick Stakelbeck to break down what the Bible REALLY says about the end times and why Israel remains at the center of God’s unfolding story.

Are we living in the days of Noah — where the world mocks the warning signs while judgment looms? Why is anti-Semitism exploding globally after October 7? Are the geopolitical shifts in the Middle East aligning with patterns the Bible described thousands of years ago?  

Pastor James Kaddis new book The Last Book explains why today’s geopolitical chaos isn’t random —and why understanding the Bible’s final book matters now more than ever.

It’s about being awake.It’s about standing firm.It’s about understanding the times we’re living in.

The world is changing rapidly.The pieces are moving.

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Every believer knows the struggle. One moment you feel strong in your faith… the next moment you’re battling thoughts, temptations, and failures you thought you had left behind. Why does that happen?

On this episode of Stakscast, Pastor Jackson Lahmeyer joins Erick Stakelbeck to discuss his powerful new book Divided: Breaking Free from the Other Me — and the reality that every Christian faces an internal battle between who we were before Christ and who God is calling us to become.

Why do we sometimes feel like two different people?How do we deal with failure and get back up after we fall?And why is confession, accountability, and community so critical to real spiritual growth?

Pastor Lahmeyer opens up about his own story — becoming a father at 17, navigating divorce, leading a blended family, and overcoming shame to step into the calling God placed on his life. But this conversation goes beyond personal struggles.Pastor Jackson also shares insight into the growing return to faith across America, the importance of spiritual leadership in the nation, and why he believes we are witnessing a renewed hunger for God across the country.

This episode is about honesty. It’s about healing. And it’s about choosing every day which voice we will listen to. Because the battle within every believer is real. But freedom is possible.

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War with Iran is no longer a distant possibility. It’s a looming reality. As tensions reach a boiling point, the question is no longer if the Middle East will shift, but when.

In this urgent and eye-opening episode of Stakscast, Jonathan Conricus — Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and former international spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces — lays out what a potential U.S. strike on Iran could actually look like. We examine the growing threat from Tehran, the expanding shadow war encircling Israel, and what a full-scale conflict could mean not just for the region, but for the entire world.

From Hamas’ grip on Gaza to the strategic alignment between Qatar and Turkey, new power blocs are forming behind the scenes — and they could dramatically reshape the balance of power across the Middle East.

 The lines are being drawn. The alliances are forming. And the world is watching.

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For decades, Americans were told Iran was Israel’s problem — not ours. Ambassador Mike Huckabee dismantles that dangerous lie.

From the murder of thousands — of U.S. troops in Iraq, to Iran’s relentless push for ICBMs capable of striking the American homeland, the Islamic Republic has waged a 47-year jihad against the United States.

Until President Trump ordered the destruction of Iran’s nuclear program, the ayatollahs were racing toward the bomb. Trump became the first commander in chief to truly hold the regime accountable — and Iran responded with assassination plots against him.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio lays it out plainly: radical Islam doesn’t want coexistence — it wants expansion, domination, and submission. And Iran has never hidden the fact that America is the Great Satan.

With U.S.–Iran talks failing, Israel on high alert, and the regime teetering under internal collapse, Ambassador Huckabee explains why this moment is pivotal — not just for Israel, but for America, the West, and Judeo-Christian civilization itself.

This is about knowing your enemy — and understanding that Israel is the front line, but America is the ultimate target.

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With global tensions rising, Israel back in the headlines, and America facing a profound spiritual crisis, 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year. In this timely and sobering episode of The Stakscast, Erick Stakelbeck is joined by Pastor Jack Hibbs, senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, host of the Jack Hibbs Podcast, and author of the new book Watching & Waiting: A 40-Day End Times Devotional—Living Today in Light of Tomorrow.

Pastor Hibbs delivers biblical clarity for a confusing moment, explaining why the rise of Islam in the West, the explosion of antisemitism across the political spectrum, and the growing hostility toward Israel are all unmistakable signs of the times. From Muslim mayors governing major Western cities to the unholy alliance between Islamists and the radical left, Hibbs warns that Judeo-Christian civilization is under direct assault—just as Scripture foretold. The discussion ranges far and wide, connecting today’s headlines to timeless biblical truth, including:

Why Islamism and radical leftism are joining forces against the West

How antisemitism has gone mainstream—and why it’s spiritually driven

Why Israel remains the centerpiece of God’s prophetic timeline

The Trump–Netanyahu alliance

California as a frontline battlefield for America’s future

Why political and economic revival isn’t enough without spiritual revival

Pastor Hibbs reminds viewers that Bible prophecy was not given to scare us—but to prepare us. As deception spreads and discernment fades, this is a powerful call for believers to return to God’s Word, stand with Israel, and live with eternal perspective.

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