What's the World Coming To?

What's the World Coming To?

What’s the World Coming To? is a weekly podcast that cuts through the noise of headlines, cultural confusion, and global chaos with timeless truth. Hosted by Pastor Ken Ortize, each episode opens the Scriptures to help listeners make sense of the world around them, discover hope in the midst of fear, and find clarity in uncertain times. From wars and politics to family and faith, this show doesn’t shy away from hard questions—it addresses them head-on with biblical wisdom and practical guidance. Whether you’re wrestling with current events, seeking spiritual grounding, or simply curious about how God’s Word speaks into today’s world, What’s the World Coming To? offers insight that is bold, relevant, and full of hope. Subscribe today and start seeing the headlines through the lens of truth.

Episodes

December 10, 2025 51 mins

Pastor Ken Ortize sits down with Doug Hershey, author of Israel Rising, Jerusalem Rising, and founder of Ezra Adventures, for a deep and timely conversation on biblical prophecy, modern Israel, and the alarming rise of antisemitism worldwide.

In this rich episode you’ll hear:

• Why prophecy must be understood literally, not allegorically
• How modern Israel reflects the exact promises of Ezekiel, Isaiah, and Jeremiah
• The hi...

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Jerusalem is small, isolated, and—on paper—strategically insignificant.
So why does all of Scripture, and much of the world’s conflict, revolve around it?

Pastor Ken walks through the biblical, historical, and prophetic reasons God chose this city, why it remains fiercely contested, and how Jerusalem becomes ground zero for the end-times timeline, including the Third Temple, the Antichrist, and the return of Jesus to the Mount o...

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This episode addresses one of the most frequent questions in Bible prophecy: Is the United States mentioned in the last days—and if not, why?

Pastor Ken explains why Scripture focuses on Israel, not the Western world, and why America may play little or no role in end-times events. He walks through the historical cycle of rising and collapsing empires, the cultural and moral indicators of national decline, and how global movements ar...

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Pastor Ken welcomes missionary and Mercy Projects founder Jeff Thompson for a powerful, on-the-ground update from Ukraine. Jeff has spent over 25 years ministering throughout Eastern Europe. Today, he shares candid, firsthand stories of courage, suffering, spiritual hunger, and the ongoing humanitarian work happening in the middle of a war zone. 

Listeners will gain a clearer understanding of:

  • The real conditions Ukrain...
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How does mass manipulation shape the world we’re living in—and what does Scripture say about it? In this episode, Pastor Ken Ortize explores the rise of propaganda, the power of “the big lie,” and why the Bible warns that a strong delusion will sweep across the world in the last days.

Through history, psychology, and biblical prophecy, Pastor Ken breaks down how mass formation psychosis takes hold, how truth gets distorted, and how ...

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November 5, 2025 40 mins

Is the Church destined for wrath—or promised deliverance?

Pastor Ken Ortize unpacks what Scripture teaches about the rapture, the tribulation, and God’s distinct plan for Israel and the Church. This episode offers clear biblical insight and encourages believers to live with faith, readiness, and hope as we await Christ’s return.

Key Takeaways:

  • The biblical foundation for a pre-tribulation rapture
  • Why replacement theology falls shor...
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October 29, 2025 46 mins

In this episode of What’s the World Coming To?, Pastor Ken Ortize takes on one of the most debated theological questions of our time — has the Church replaced Israel in God’s plan?

From the Apostle Paul’s teaching in Romans 11 to the prophetic significance of modern Israel, Pastor Ken unpacks what Scripture actually says about God’s covenant people and the unfolding plan of redemption in the last days.

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October 22, 2025 43 mins

In this episode of What’s the World Coming To?, Pastor Ken Ortize explores one of the most important and controversial questions in Scripture: Are we living in the last days?

Through a clear, biblical lens, Ken unpacks passages from Isaiah, Daniel, Matthew 24, and Revelation to explain why he believes the signs of our time point toward the fulfillment of end-time prophecy. He also walks through the major theological views — amillenn...

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Pastor Ken Ortize explores how today’s peace efforts could fulfill prophecies written thousands of years ago in Ezekiel 38–39.

In this episode, Ken traces the roots of the Arab–Israeli conflict, examines the divide between Sunni and Shia Islam, and reveals why nations like Iran and Turkey play a central role in end-times events.

Listen as Ken connects biblical prophecy to current headlines — and reminds believers that no matter how c...

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October 8, 2025 38 mins

This week, Pastor Ken tackles why the NFL’s decision to put Bad Bunny on the Super Bowl stage matters, not just as entertainment but as a cultural and spiritual signal. From corporate woke-ism to the erosion of truth, Ken connects what’s happening in pop culture to the Bible’s warnings about the last days.

You’ll learn why Christians must see beyond the surface, talk to their families about what’s being normalized, and stand for tru...

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Pastor Ken Ortize launches What’s the World Coming To? — a new podcast helping Christians cut through chaos and see world events through the lens of Scripture. If headlines leave you anxious or confused, you’ll find clarity, hope, and biblical insight here. Learn why prophecy still matters, how God’s plan frames history, and how to anchor your soul in turbulent times. Subscribe to follow along and share with friends who need truth ...

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Following the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk, Pastor Ken Ortize asks whether America is on the edge of another revival — or something deeper, a true spiritual awakening. Drawing on Scripture, history, and lessons from past cultural turning points, he challenges the Church to pray, speak truth, and reclaim moral ground in a time of confusion and division. Discover how believers can impact the trajectory of our nation through...

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