Iran and Israel in the Headlines: Are We Approaching Armageddon? What You Need to Know
Iran and Israel in the Headlines: Are We Approaching Armageddon? What You Need to Know  
Podcast: The Greg Laurie Show
Published On: Tue Jan 13 2026
Description: As tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate, it feels like our whole world is waiting for that “other shoe” to drop. Could what’s currently happening in Israel be a sign of the end times? On today’s episode of The Greg Laurie Show, Pastor Greg goes there: diving deep into the prophetic landscape surrounding Israel, Iran, and biblical eschatology, and offering insight into current events, history, and Scripture like never before. Plus, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson joins Pastor Greg halfway through the episode to share his firsthand perspectives on the political realities and moral challenges America faces as global alliances shift—and why “desperate times call for desperate measures.” Together, Pastor Greg and Mike talk candidly about the threat posed by Iran’s nuclear ambitions, the role of the church during troubled times, and the spiritual implications for believers. Don’t miss this timely episode.  If you prayed with Pastor Greg, receive your FREE copy of the New Believer’s Bible here: https://harvest.org/request-material/.  -------- Want more from Greg Laurie? Visit:   https://harvest.org/. Find Pastor Greg on social media: https://www.instagram.com/greglaurie/ https://x.com/greglaurie https://www.facebook.com/harvest.greglaurie   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.   -------- CHAPTERS: 00:00 Iran, Israel, and "River to the Sea" Explained01:14 Iran’s End Times Beliefs and Creating Chaos03:06 Culture’s Anxiety: Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop03:49 Israel’s Rebirth as Prophetic Fulfillment05:46 The Holocaust and the Birth of Modern Israel06:18 Roots of Anti-Semitism: From Eden to the Present08:00 Satan’s Attempts to Stop the Messiah08:18 Anti-Semitism on Today’s College Campuses10:09 Debunking Replacement Theology with Biblical Promises11:38 U.S. Blessings Tied to Support for Israel14:00 Iran in Prophecy: Magog and Persia Explained15:21 Mike Johnson on Confronting Iran’s Terrorism17:33 Russia and Iran Alliance: Prophecy or Foreshadowing?19:13 Bible Prophecy: Reassurance, Not Fear20:10 Sequence of Prophetic Events: The Rapture Next?22:12 Why Christians Won’t Face the Tribulation24:46 Two Witnesses: Modern Technology and Ancient Prophecy25:23 Great Revival During the Tribulation26:17 Rapture vs. Second Coming: Key Distinctions27:59 Heart Check: Are You Ready For Christ’s Return?29:12 Prayer for Salvation and Assurance31:12 Timing of Gog and Magog Battle Uncertain32:06 Should Christians Pray for Peace in the Middle East?33:29 Nothing Prevents the Rapture: The Call to Readiness34:43 Rapture Humor: Greg’s “Disappearing Husband” Prank35:27 Final Warning: Be Ready or Get Left Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.