By Philip C. Johnson December 1, 2025 I was born three months before November 22, 1963, when JFK was killed and the modern conspiracy theory was born. Growing up, I devoured The Bermuda Triangle and studied blurry Bigfoot photos, always half-convinced the government was hiding something. To me, conspiracies aren’t fringe—they’re DNA-deep, a reflex against … Continue reading Candace Owens: French Death Squads, Charlie Kirk and December Doom
By Philip C. Johnson November 20, 2025 I’ve already written about this, but I’ve also created a 4 minute video to illustrate that happened on November 13, 2015. Too many people have memory-holed this event. And as a byproduct, may very well not track similar things that are going on in our own nation today. … Continue reading ISIS Attack on Paris: Looking Back 10 Years On
By Philip C. JohnsonNovember 1, 2025 Outside the Le Carillon, bar and café at 18 Rue Alibert in Paris's 10th arrondissement. Eleven people were killed here. I was in Paris on November 13, 2015, waiting for a student group that would not arrive the next day—for obvious reasons. The 13th had felt ordinary; I walked … Continue reading 10 Years After the ISIS Paris Attacks: Arthur Dénouveaux’s Bataclan Survival Story
By Philip C. Johnson – October 25, 2025 The past September and October have been a whirlwind for Global Next, launching new programs across Europe while anchoring young lives to biblical truth amid a fractured world. From Edinburgh’s ancient stones to Rome’s pilgrim-packed streets, we’ve chased courage, confronted darkness, and celebrated full-circle grace. It began … Continue reading Weeks of Shadow-Jumping: Global Next’s Fall Marathon
By Philip C. Johnson, writing from Rome, Italy October 15, 2025—The world held its breath as the Peace 2025 Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on October 13, birthed a ceasefire heralded as a "historic dawn" by U.S. President Donald Trump. With signatures from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, … Continue reading Israel-Gaza: The Fragile Dawn of Peace 2025:
By Philip C. Johnson October 9, 2025 Dateline: Rome – It's 9:12 PM CET here in the Eternal City on October 9, 2025, just two days past the second anniversary of October 7, 2023. I’m sitting near the usual chaos at the Spanish Steps, but my thoughts are a few thousand miles to the east … Continue reading Peace at Last? The Israel-Gaza War Ends—Two Years After the Nightmare Began
By Philip C. Johnson October 8, 2025 Paris is burning—not just in the banlieues where riots can flare without warning, but in the raw, unfiltered clash of ideas tearing at France’s core. It’s October 2025, and the nation’s soul is a battleground: 68 minors nabbed in jihadist plots across Europe this year (62 in France … Continue reading France’s Fractured Soul: Immigration, Identity, and the Shadow of Terror
By Philip C. Johnson—October 3, 2025 Nearly ten years ago, I was in Paris on November 13, 2015, waiting for a student group to arrive the next morning. That night, ISIS launched coordinated suicide bombings and shootings across the city—hitting the Bataclan concert hall, nearby cafes, and the Stade de France during a France-Germany soccer … Continue reading Molenbeek and Saint-Denis: Jihadist Shadows in the Heart of Europe
By Philip C. Johnson - September 26, 2025 In a world that often feels broken, a group of young leaders gathered in Edinburgh to learn what it means to be brave. Over the past week, I led the inaugural Global Next program in Edinburgh, Scotland—a course titled "Jump Your Shadow: Doing Brave Things in a … Continue reading Global Next in Edinburgh: Jumping Shadows in a Historic City
By Philip C. Johnson - September 13, 2025 I accept the existence of AI—there’s not much I can do about it. But I’d be lying if I said it didn’t keep me awake some nights, wondering where this silicon serpent will slither us next. Most folks share that unease, a low hum under the hype. … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence Told Me Charlie Kirk Wasn’t Dead
By Philip C. Johnson - September 12, 2025NOTE: This article has been updated. The original article was released at 2:05 AM on September 12th. This new edition, released at 10:25 AM on September 12th, contains information on the apprehension of the assassin. On September 10, conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk, 31, was fatally shot in the … Continue reading Charlie Kirk’s Assassination: Killer Apprehended
By Philip C. Johnson - September 12, 2025 (posted at 2:23 AM) On September 10, conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk, 31, was fatally shot in the neck by a sniper during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. The shot, fired at 12:20 p.m. from roughly 200 yards, silenced Kirk mid-debate … Continue reading Kirk’s Assassination Aftermath: Hunt for the Killer, Online Hate, and Conspiracy Chaos
By Philip C. Johnson - September 10, 2025 On September 10, 2025, the conservative movement was rocked by the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder and CEO of Turning Point USA, during a speaking event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Kirk was fatally shot in the neck from a distance of 100–200 … Continue reading The Assassination of Charlie Kirk: A Tragic Blow to Free Speech
By Philip C. Johnson September 2, 2025 The Frisco area in Texas, located in both Denton and Collin counties, has experienced unprecedented demographic changes over the last 20 years—the approximate amount of time that I have lived in this area and witnessed the changes first-hand—driven by what some describe as a staggering 4,500% increase in … Continue reading Frisco’s Indian Boom and EPIC City’s Rise: Texas at a Cultural Tipping Point
By Philip C. Johnson - August 28, 2025 For nearly two decades, my work with Global Next, a Christian leadership and cultural education organization, has immersed me in Europe’s profound transformation. I’ve witnessed rapid demographic and cultural shifts—often called “Islamization”—across the continent. From London’s vibrant streets to Athens’ ancient neighborhoods, these changes are reshaping Europe. … Continue reading The Islamization of Europe and Its Warning for America
By Philip C. Johnson—August 15, 2025 I’ve spent years working in the Middle East and Muslim-majority countries, navigating the heated controversies that erupt whenever Israel enters the conversation. From diplomatic circles to local communities, I’ve seen firsthand how polarized and complex these discussions can be. But Tucker Carlson’s August 11, 2025, interview with Mother Agapia … Continue reading Tucker Carlson’s Interview with Mother Agapia: A Masterclass in Unchecked Narrative
By Philip C. Johnson - August 12, 2025 Dear reader, at last we arrive at Generation Alpha. Born between 2013 and 2024, this fragile group weaves a vibrant thread as the youngest cohort shaping America’s future. As of 2025, they’re turning 1 to 13 years old, numbering approximately 40–50 million, or 12–15% of the U.S. … Continue reading God’s Tapestry of Time: Generation Alpha (2013-2024)
By Philip C. Johnson - August 8, 2025 Greetings, dear reader! Our generational journey continues with Generation Z, those born between 1997 and 2012, numbering approximately 68–70 million, or 20–21% of the U.S. population (U.S. Census Bureau, 2023). For followers of Christ, I encourage them to embody 2 Timothy 1:7—a spirit of power, love, and … Continue reading God’s Tapestry of Time: Generation Z (1997-2012)
By Philip C. Johnson - August 5, 2025 Greetings, dear reader! Our generational journey rolls on with the Millennials, those purpose-driven dreamers born between 1981 and 1996. At 72–75 million strong, roughly 22–23% of the U.S. population, they’re the largest cohort, blending idealism with resilience. So, fire up the dial-up modem, grab a latte, and … Continue reading God’s Tapestry of Time: The Millennials (1981-1996)
By Philip C Johnson, August 2, 2025 Reader, if you’re just joining me, check out my look at previous generations here: Greatest Generation, Silent Generation, and the Baby Boomers. But now we turn to Generation X, born between 1965 and 1980, a group of roughly 65 million, about 19–20% of the U.S. population. Caught between … Continue reading God’s Tapestry of Time: Generation X (1965-1980)
By Philip C. Johnson - July 29, 2025 Greetings, dear reader! If you've missed the first two installments of this series you can read them here: the "Greatest Generation" and the "Silent Generation." Our generational journey continues with the Baby Boomers, those “we’re-never-quitting” folks born between 1946 and 1964. Numbering about 73 million, roughly 21% … Continue reading God’s Tapestry of Time: The Baby Boomers (1946-1964)
By Philip C Johnson - July 28, 2025 Our journey through America’s generations continues with the Silent Generation, born between 1925 and 1945. With about 10–12 million still alive today, roughly 3–4% of the U.S. population, they’re a small but mighty cohort. Shaped by hard times and historic shifts, they’re known for their grit and … Continue reading God’s Tapestry of Time: The Silent Generation (1925-1945)
By Philip C Johnson - July 25, 2025 Greetings, dear reader! We’re launching a series on the generations shaping America, each a distinct thread in God’s grand design. First up: the Greatest Generation, born 1901–1924. Now just 1–2 million strong, less than 1% of the U.S. population, their legacy towers over history. So, tune the … Continue reading God’s Tapestry of Time: The Greatest Generation (1901-1924)
By Philip C. Johnson - July 23, 2025 Israel’s global image is under siege, with media often amplifying the harshest narratives about its actions. Yet, the Jewish state retains strong allies, especially the United States. Let’s cut through distorted reporting, clarify recent events, and provide a balanced counterpoint to one-sided portrayals of Israel’s challenges. Israel’s … Continue reading Does Israel Have Any Friends Left?
By Philip C Johnson - July 21, 2025 On July 18, 2025, Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard released declassified documents, claiming they expose a “treasonous conspiracy” by Obama administration officials to undermine Donald Trump’s 2016 election victory. Gabbard alleges that former President Barack Obama, former DNI James Clapper, former CIA Director John Brennan, … Continue reading Gabbard’s Explosive Leak: Obama’s Plot to Sabotage Trump Exposed?
By Philip C. Johnson - July 19, 2025 In the heated arena of American politics, few topics spark as much division among Christians as immigration. As someone whose family embodies the beauty of legal immigration—my wife and one daughter-in-law are legal immigrants to the United States, the other is the daughter of immigrants, and my … Continue reading Dignity and Duty: A Christian Case Against Illegal Immigration
By Philip C. Johnson - July 17, 2025 What’s Happening in Syria?The Middle East is burning again, and it’s throwing a wrench in President Donald Trump’s Abraham Accords, his push for regional peace. As of July 17, 2025, Israel is hammering Damascus with airstrikes, targeting the Syrian Defense Ministry, military convoys, and areas near the … Continue reading Israel Bombs Damascus: Druze Protection or a Bigger Play?
By Philip C. Johnson - July 16, 2025 A Spark from American ThinkerLast week, a friend sent me an American Thinker article that’s been stuck in my head ever since. Titled “Zohran Mamdani Has All the Earmarks of Being Another Barack Obama,” written by Norman Krieg on July 4, 2025, it sparked questions about something … Continue reading Are CIA-Adjacent Programs Grooming America’s Leaders?
By Philip C. Johnson - July 14, 2025 On July 13, 2025, Lexington, Kentucky, was shattered by a horrific shooting. It began with a Kentucky State Trooper wounded during a traffic stop near Blue Grass Airport at 11:36 a.m. The shooter, Guy E. House, fled, carjacked a vehicle, and stormed Richmond Road Baptist Church, 16 … Continue reading Lexington’s Tragedy: The Richmond Road Baptist Church Shooting
By Philip C. Johnson - July 11, 2025 Ask anyone to recount the last five years, and their face clouds with confusion. COVID, riots, lockdowns, mandates, and elections have fogged recent memory. If five years blur, imagine six millennia. This “time confusion” lets us forget God’s plan since Creation. My fix: collapse time, shrinking gaps … Continue reading Collapsing Time: The Most Pivotal Events in History
By Philip C. Johnson, July 7, 2025 This morning, July 7, 2025, Tucker Carlson aired a controversial interview with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on his YouTube channel, igniting debate over platforming a leader from a nation hostile to the United States. Pezeshkian portrayed Iran as a peace-seeking nation unfairly targeted by the West, and Carlson’s … Continue reading Tucker Carlson’s Interview with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian: A Platform for Propaganda?
By Philip C. Johnson - July 3, 2025 The runaway train of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is barreling through our world, and I’m not sure we’re ready for the ride. A few months ago, with tears in her eyes, my wife showed me a Facebook video of Baron Trump performing on American Idol, following his father’s … Continue reading The Artificial Intelligence Deception: Is it Spiritual?
By Philip C. JohnsonJune 30, 2025 Since founding Global Next in 2008, I’ve led thousands of Americans out of their cozy comfort zones to Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, showing them the world’s unfiltered realities. I’ve worked alongside hundreds in conflict zones like Israel, Afghanistan, Iraq, Yemen, and Lebanon, where geopolitics isn’t just … Continue reading Why Christians Should Care About Geopolitics: Five Biblical Reasons and a Wake-Up Call
By Philip C. Johnson - June 27, 2025 A recent phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sparked intrigue, with Israel Hayom - Israel’s most widely distributed yet often distrusted newspaper - reporting a multi-point plan to end the Gaza war within two weeks. The call, held late … Continue reading Is the Israel-Gaza War Almost Over? Here’s the Gossip About Trump and Netanyahu’s Recent Phone Call
By Philip C. Johnson - June 26, 2025 Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state assemblyman, stunned New York by clinching the Democratic mayoral primary on June 24, 2025, defeating Andrew Cuomo 43% to 36%. If he wins in November, he’d be New York City’s first Muslim mayor, a historic milestone for a city with 1 million … Continue reading Zohran Mamdani: Is New York About to Get a Shiite Muslim-Communist Mayor?
Philip C. Johnson - June 23, 2025 As of June 23, 2025, the Middle East is still a tinderbox, despite President Trump’s evening announcement of a “complete ceasefire” between Israel and Iran. Ceasefires in this part of the world are like cheap New Year’s resolutions; often broken by breakfast. With Iran’s nuclear program bruised, 400kg … Continue reading Do We Have a Ceasefire? Or Will Other Nations Hand Iran a Nuke?
Philip C. Johnson June 21, 2025 Today, the U.S. unleashed a seismic strike on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, targeting three key sites - Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan - with B-2 stealth bombers dropping bunker-busting GBU-57s. President Trump hailed the attack as “very successful,” claiming a “full payload” obliterated Fordow, Iran’s most fortified nuclear facility. This bold … Continue reading U.S. Bombs Iran’s Nuclear Sites: America is at War
Philip C. Johnson June 20, 2025 As the founder of Global Next, where I lead immersive geopolitical conferences in Hiroshima multiple times a year, I’ve walked the grounds where the U.S. dropped the first atomic bomb in 1945. I’ve also stood in Nagasaki, the only other site of a nuclear strike in history. The scars … Continue reading Does Trump Want to Nuke Iran?
Philip C. Johnson June 16, 2025 If you’re just tuning in, allow me to recap where we are regarding the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. As of June 16, 2025, the Israel-Iran conflict has reached a fever pitch, with recent Israeli airstrikes, codenamed “Operation Rising Lion,” targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities and military infrastructure. On … Continue reading The Israel-Iran Conflict: A Ticking Eschatological Time Bomb
Philip C. Johnson June 14, 2025 The headlines are packed full of big stories right now given the volatility of the Middle East and questions of America’s deeper involvement in a conflict with Iran. And certainly I will return to that subject. Those that follow my writing know that I write in bursts - usually … Continue reading Seat 11A: The Lone Survivor of Air India Flight 171
Philip C. Johnson June 13, 2025 Operation Rising Lion: Targets and Impact On June 13, 2025 (Iran-time), Israel launched “Operation Rising Lion,” deploying 200 fighter jets and 330 munitions against Iran’s nuclear and military sites. The Natanz uranium enrichment facility suffered severe damage to its underground centrifuge halls, with nuclear sites at Khondab and Khorramabad … Continue reading Update on Israel’s Strike on Iran: Good for Israel; Good for Iranian Christians
Philip C. Johnson June 12, 2025 On June 12, 2025, at approximately 7:00 PM EDT (3:30 AM Iran local time), Israel launched preemptive airstrikes on Iran, targeting nuclear facilities and military sites, including Parchin, Pasdaran, and Imam Khomeini Airport, in an operation named “Strength of a Lion.” The strikes aimed to disrupt Iran’s nuclear program, … Continue reading Israel Launches Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Capabilities: What’s Next?
Philip C. Johnson, June 6, 2025 The Israel Summit, a pro-Israel conference scheduled for June 9-11, 2025, in Dallas, Texas, was canceled due to credible threats from American-based, pro-Hamas jihadist groups. Organized by The Israel Guys and HaYovel, the event expected over 1,000 attendees, including former U.S. Ambassador David Friedman and survivors of the October … Continue reading Pro-Israel Summit in Dallas Canceled Amid Rising Anti-Semitic Threats
Philip C. Johnson June 5, 2025 On June 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed a proclamation banning entry to the United States from 12 countries and imposing partial restrictions on seven others, effective June 9, 2025. This move, rooted in national security concerns, aims to protect Americans by enhancing border controls and vetting processes. … Continue reading Trump’s Travel Ban: An Overreaction or Good for American Security?
June 2, 2025 On June 1, 2025, Boulder, Colorado, erupted into chaos when Mohamed Sabry Soliman, a 45-year-old Egyptian national, unleashed a horrifying assault on a pro-Israel vigil. Armed with Molotov cocktails and a makeshift flamethrower, Soliman targeted the “Run for Their Lives” event, a peaceful gathering advocating for the release of 101 Israeli hostages … Continue reading Global Flashpoints Ignite: Boulder Terror Attack, Gaza Tensions, and Iran’s Nuclear Advances Threaten Catastrophic Escalation
May 26, 2025 Philip C. Johnson For two decades, my work with Global Next has immersed me in the Middle East and Muslim-majority countries, training American students in leadership and geopolitics from a biblical perspective while engaging in journalism and mentoring university students in Iraq, Afghanistan, and especially Egypt through the Arab Spring, the Egyptian … Continue reading I found an Egyptian Zionist: Here’s his story of how he came to understand the truth about what’s going on in the Middle East
Philip C. Johnson May 16, 2025 Alright, folks, buckle up—it’s May 16, 2025, and I’m just back from Japan, but I’ve been watching Donald Trump work the Middle East like a deal-making machine, hitting Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE in a very “Trumpian” way. The U.S. President is inking massive trade agreements, but Israel … Continue reading Trump’s 2025 Middle East Blitz: Deals, Drama, and Israel’s Jitters
Philip C. Johnson May 14, 2025 Well, we’ve got ourselves a new Pope. Last week, on May 8th, Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the 267th Pope. I was working in Japan when the announcement was made - and for that matter, I am still in Japan, but I finally have a moment to reflect … Continue reading We’ve Got a New Pope: Here’s What I Think
Philip C. Johnson April 22, 2025 On April 21, 2025, the Vatican announced the death of Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, at the age of 88. His passing, following a brief meeting with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, has sparked a firestorm of speculation, conspiracy theories, and renewed debate about … Continue reading The Passing of Pope Francis: A Life, a Legacy, and the Shadows of Conspiracy
In 2025, a declassified CIA document from 1988 details Project Sun Streak, where remote viewers were tasked with locating the Ark of the Covenant. The viewer's account aligns with biblical descriptions, suggesting a spiritual significance. This newfound interest in spirituality raises questions about historical artifacts and their connections to religious beliefs and divine presence.
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