Ep. 30- Prayer, Politics, and Patriotism: How Faith Shapes the New Administration

Faith takes center stage in American governance as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth boldly defends his decision to host Christian prayer services at the Pentagon. Despite criticism, Hegseth stands firm, citing historical precedent dating back to George Washington praying with troops. This restoration of open religious expression within military leadership signals a dramatic shift in the administration's approach to faith in the public square.

The spiritual dimension of politics comes into sharp focus as we explore the belief that Trump's cabinet faces not just political opposition but spiritual warfare. This perspective frames current events within a cosmic struggle between good and evil, suggesting that prayer protection is essential for the administration's success. Interestingly, a Q-Anon prediction from 2018 about "a parade that will never be forgotten" appears to align with Trump's newly announced military parade plans, raising eyebrows about long-term strategic planning.

Trump's vision for America's 250th anniversary proves expansive and ambitious - a year-long celebration beginning Memorial Day 2025 through July 4th, 2026. The comprehensive plan includes a Great American State Fair, athletic competitions branded as "Patriot Games," a National Garden of American Heroes, and a specific call for America's religious communities to participate through prayer. Meanwhile, the administration touts early wins: historic tax cuts, border security measures, the First Lady's Take it Down Act protecting youth from deepfakes, and gas prices hitting 20-year lows for Memorial Day. All this progress has supporters enthusiastically declaring "That's what I voted for!" - a resounding endorsement of promises fulfilled and expectations met. Ready to dive deeper into how faith and patriotism are shaping America's future? Listen now and share your thoughts!

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Speaker 1 (00:07):
It's interesting.

Speaker 2 (00:18):
The question is I've gotten some criticism for
hosting a Christian prayerservice at the Pentagon
yesterday.
We said it very publicly, wesaid it very publicly, we said
it very proudly.
Appealing to heaven, to God, isa long-standing tradition in
our military.
I'm very proud that we'restarting a monthly voluntary
service at the Pentagon.
George Washington was on bendedknee with the troops, praying

(00:43):
for God's providence andprotection.
In that moment, chaplains andministers and Christians and
people of faith acrossgenerations have prayed because
of the business that we're in,the business of the 82nd
Airborne and you watch, that 911button for the country is a
dangerous one on behalf of allof us and we appeal to God, I

(01:04):
appeal to Jesus Christ for thatprotection.
We're going to speak that wordand be open and willing to talk
about that at the Pentagon.

Speaker 1 (01:11):
Hey guys, it's B-Rob here.
It's the Food for Thoughtpodcast.
That was the Secretary ofDefense, the 29th Secretary of
Defense, pete Hegseth, and asyou heard him, he's gotten flack
for basically doing Bible study.

(01:32):
It's wild, huh.
Guys, we need to pray real hardfor a lot of these people that
just took office with Trump.
They're under a lot of scrutiny.
I'm sure they're under tax.
I'm sure there are peopletrying to put demonic spells on
them.
Remember, you can't believe inGod and not believe in the other

(01:56):
.
Their witchcraft is real.
I was actually watching a showwith David Mustaine from
Megadeth and he was absolutelytalking about it and it was kind
of eye opening.
But this crazy stuff, guys,it's a great day.

(02:22):
I just want to.
I want to do some good clipstoday.
We're going to do politicalstuff today, but, guys, pray for
Trump, pray for his cabinet,pray for everything he is doing.
I believe there is some verygood stuff coming, and here is
my boy, jordan Clark, on Twitter, so check out what he has to

(02:43):
say right now.

Speaker 3 (02:48):
Well, anyway, first, this is what I voted for.
We got a huge, huge celebrationcoming up in July with this
parade.
Right, it's gonna be massive,like Trump's going all out here
and told everybody, it's gonnabe the biggest, biggest parade.
The country deserves it.
But you know, is this acoincidence?
Hold on, you knew I was goingthere.

(03:09):
Huh, yeah, the q board.
You can go to the q board too.
Qaddnews.
Um, anyways, uh, back in 2018,it says a parade that will never
be forgotten again.
2018, that's seven years ago.
Just saying, who knows, mightbe a coincidence, might be a

(03:30):
quinkity, but probably not.
Love y'all.

Speaker 1 (03:34):
Well, guys, that was Jordan Clark at.
It's Jordan Clark on X and youheard him about the military
parade.
Heard him about the militaryparade and he is 100% speaking
the truth.
When let's see the date Q dropnumber 856, back on 3 6 2018,

(04:02):
the post says a parade that willnever be forgotten.
Ask yourself why.
God bless our brave men andwomen in uniform.
We will never forget.
Signed Q.
You can find the Q board at Q aG G dot news.

(04:24):
Let me double check that tomake sure I'm telling you the
truth.
Yep, q A G G dot news.
It's still there.
Um, so that was seven years ago, right?
Hmm, weird coincidence.

(04:50):
Yeah, remember, uh, trumpretweeted a picture and it had
him and it had a Q plus on hiscollar.
Yeah, trump re his collar.
Yeah, trump re truth.
That, yeah, coincidence, Idon't know.

(05:11):
But back to that parade.
Let's hear with the maestroDonald Trump has to say about
the parade.
Here he is.

Speaker 4 (05:22):
Three years from now, the United States will
celebrate the biggest and mostimportant milestone in our
country's history 250 years ofAmerican independence.
What a great country.
We have to keep it that way,but that's why, as a nation, we
should be preparing for a mostspectacular birthday party.

(05:43):
We want to make it the best ofall time.
Here is my plan to giveAmerica's founding in 1776 the
incredible anniversary it trulydeserves.
On day one, I will convene aWhite House task force called
Salute to America 250.
It will be responsible forcoordinating with state and

(06:03):
local governments to ensure notjust one day of celebration, but
an entire year of festivitiesacross the nation, starting on
Memorial Day 2025 and continuingthrough July 4th 2026.
Second, I will work with all 50governors, republican and
Democrat alike, to create theGreat American State Fair, a

(06:26):
unique one-year exhibitionfeaturing pavilions from all 50
states.
It'll be something.
One-year exhibition featuringpavilions from all 50 states
It'll be something.
The Great American State Fairwill showcase the glory of every
state in the union, promotepride in our history and put
forth innovative visions forAmerica's future.
My hope is that the amazingpeople of Iowa will work with my

(06:51):
administration to open up thelegendary Iowa State Fairgrounds
to host the Great AmericanState Fair and welcome millions
and millions of visitors fromaround the world to the
heartland of America for thisspecial one-time festival.
Together we will build it andthey will come.
Third, alongside the GreatAmerican State Fair, we will
host major sporting contests forhigh school athletes.

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These are great athletes,wonderful athletes from
fantastic high schools allaround the country.
These Patriot Games will allowyoung Americans from every state
to show off the best ofAmerican skills, sportsmanship
and competitive spirit.
Fourth, I will sign anexecutive order to bring back
our National Garden of AmericanHeroes, which we want to build

(07:36):
very badly.
Commission artists for thefirst 100 statues to populate
this new statuary park honoringthe greatest Americans of all
time.
Fifth, as president, I willinvite the leaders and citizens
of nations around the world tovisit the United States in honor
of our 250th anniversary.
It's going to be great.

(07:56):
America's tourist industryshould get ready because we're
going to have a lot of peoplecoming.
It will be a record year.
And finally and mostimportantly, I will ask
America's great religiouscommunities to pray for our
nation and our people as weprepare for this momentous
occasion.
From the very beginning,america has been a country

(08:16):
sustained and strengthened byprayer and by our communities of
faith as we chart a coursetoward the next 250 years.
Let us come together andrededicate ourselves as one
nation under God.
Thank you.

Speaker 1 (08:33):
Well, folks, there you have it from the horse's
mouth himself.
Mr Trump, president Trump andman, I'm telling you I voted for
that.
I'm just saying it's amazing.
Things are going to happen.
Just you wait and see.
Just you wait and see.

(08:54):
Don't ask me how I know thesethings.
I just do.
I'll tell you about it.
I'll tell you about it so youbetter understand it, but I'm
not going to tell you right now.
So, anyways, I'm going to playone more clip and then we're
going to be done for today'spodcast.
But, guys, tomorrow's Sunday,mount up, get your God on, make

(09:17):
sure your prayers stay tight,make sure you walk in a room and
light it up.
You know what I'm saying.
I mean be a blessing.
There's power of death and life, or life and death in the
tongue.
Are you speaking blessings overpeople or you speaking spells

(09:38):
on people?
That's up to you.
Here's a clip I want to leaveyou with.
And, guys, god bless you.
I love you, guys, jesus lovesyou, and this is what I voted
for.
Food for thought, baby.

Speaker 5 (09:55):
Hey everybody, happy Friday.
It was another very busy weekhere at the White House with
President Trump.
Let's go through it for theMAGA Minute.
This week, president Trumpvisited Capitol Hill to bring
the historic, one Big, beautifulBill over the finish line.
This bill is going to put moremoney back in your pockets, it's
going to keep your communitiessafe, deliver the largest middle

(10:17):
class tax cut in Americanhistory, fund deportations and
the completion of the borderwall, and it's going to kick 1.4
million illegal aliens off ofyour taxpayer-funded benefits.
Also, on the legislative front,the president signed the First
Lady's sponsored Take it DownAct ensuring protections for

(10:38):
young people who are targets ofmalicious deepfakes and personal
attacks on social media.
President Trump also attendedthe Make America Healthy Again
Commission's release of itslandmark report, which exposes
key factors contributing tochildhood chronic diseases and
points to a path forward to makeour children healthy again.

(10:59):
The president hosted the WhiteHouse's annual Take Our Sons and
Daughters to Work Daycelebration.
President Trump also announcedan implementation plan for the
Golden Dome to protect ournation from wide-ranging global
missile threats.
He also hosted the SouthAfrican president at the White
House and signed executiveorders to start a nuclear

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renaissance in the United States.
The president also hosted a lawenforcement event in the Oval
Office and awarded the firstever Medals of Sacrifice to
three heroic police officers.
And finally, gas prices havedropped this Memorial Day to
their lowest price in more than20 years.
You're welcome, america,wishing you a blessed Memorial

(11:44):
Day weekend and we will see youfor next week's MAGA Minute.

Speaker 1 (11:49):
How's all that winning sound guys?
Oh yeah, oh yeah.
That's what I voted for.
That's what I voted for.
That's what I voted for.
That's what I voted for.
Give it up.
God is so good.
Yeah, god is so good.
What I voted for.

(12:09):
Cause God is so good.
Guys, nothing can stop what'scoming.
God is so good.
Let's go.
It's what I voted for.
That's what I voted for.
Yeah, that's what I voted for.
That's what I voted for.
Yeah, that's what I voted for.

(12:30):
That's what I voted for.
Yeah, that's what I voted for.