The Stakscast with Erick Stakelbeck

A salacious book, a defiant school board, and a pastor who challenged a culture! It was a story that grabbed national headlines. A local pastor shocked a community by reading wildly inappropriate content at a school board meeting from a book that very board had allowed to be part of the school’s library. This bold act ignited a conversation about how much authority was being stripped away from par...

Are we seeing Biblical prophecy unfold, and are there sinister spiritual roots behind Hamas and antisemitism? And what does it mean when the Bible describes the end times as like the “days of Noah?” Rabbi Jason Sobel pulls back the curtain on the evil forces and the tactics they use to perpetrate theft and violence against the Jewish people. Discover the truth behind the Gaza War, anti-Israel coll...

From childhood actor to champion of faith, values, and veteran assistance, how did a beloved Hollywood Icon become an outspoken voice and a bold filmmaker taking on topics like the dangerous effects of pornography? Known for renowned roles in such hit series as Silver Spoons, Lonesome Dove, and NYPD Blue, Ricky Schroder has built a strong career of unforgettable characters with powerful messages....

From taking on some of America’s dirtiest jobs and advocating for vocational skills to challenging the decline of patriotism in the U.S., Mike Rowe doesn’t shy away from tough topics. In his new movie Something to Stand For, he takes viewers on a journey through U.S. history to discover the individuals who risked everything to shape America—and why it matters. Go behind the stories as Mike shares...

A young up and coming minister, a phone call no one wants to receive, and a shocking murder that rocked a community. Prestonwood Baptist Church Senior Pastor Jack Graham shares the heartbreaking and ultimately inspiring journey of his life, how his father’s death impacted him, and why standing on the Word of God is so vitally important for overcoming life’s most difficult moments. Miss last week's...

How does a young boy abandoned by his father become a world-renowned drummer who’s played with everyone from Lenny Kravitz to New Edition? Discover this powerful true story of faith, tenacity, and a mother’s love as Zoro, the legendary “Minister of Groove,” gives us an inside look at life growing up, discovering his passion and talent for drumming, and the foundation of faith that continues to sha...

A miracle election. A heartbreaking defeat. And the faith that carried him through some of the toughest times he’d face. From dealing with attempts by China’s communist regime to expand its influence in the Pacific to visiting Israel in the aftermath of the October 7th massacre, Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison reveals the reality of the ups and downs of a life in politics, he and h...

Does a nation have the right to defend itself? How should a country deal with a constant terrorist threat? And what does international response reveal about the prejudices of those nations? Former Israel Prime Minister, Naftali Bennett, candidly takes on these pressing questions as more and more nations seek to deter and even suppress Israel as the IDF nears a decisive defeat of Hamas in Gaza. Mis...

Join us for a riveting episode of Stakscast as we welcome Lt. Col. Allen West to tackle the gathering storm of crises facing America and the global geopolitical shake-up affecting us all. West explores whether today’s U.S. military—infiltrated by wokeness—is ready for the growing threats posed by the likes of China, Russia, Iran and North Korea. He also breaks down the critical distinction between...

Is persecution coming for you? It seems with each passing year more and more people around the world are becoming comfortable with the use of violence and oppression against those they disagree with. Right now, all over the world Christians are being imprisoned and even killed for their faith, and Johnnie Moore, President of JDA Worldwide, reveals the harsh reality that many are experiencing today...

In this episode of The Stakscast with Erick Stakelbeck, Reza Safa, a former radical Muslim, unpacks the Iranian regime’s end times ideology and their obsession with destroying Israel. Also, what parallels exist in the Iranian regime’s Shia Islamic theology and the Biblical narrative about the Antichrist? It’s hard-hitting, inside analysis from a Biblical, prophetic perspective! Miss last week's ep...

From a starring role in the Fast & Furious franchise to being part of the ensemble cast of the hit television show NCIS: New Orleans, Lucas Black saw tremendous success as an actor in Hollywood. But at the height of his fame, he decided to leave Hollywood behind and refocus on faith, family, and family-friendly films. He joins us to share about his decision to move away from Hollywood, standing fo...

Who’s really to blame for the current Gaza War? Why is the world obsessed with Israel, a tiny nation the size of New Jersey? And what is the real motivation behind the shocking rise of pro-Hamas anti-Semitism on college campuses Actress, producer activist and podcaster Noa Tishby reveals the shocking reality in her latest book, “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew.” Noa exposes the roots behind...

Marked to die before he’d ever have a chance to live, Matt Potter was nearly aborted in the womb—but God had other plans. Snatched from the jaws of death, his destiny was transformed forever by a young girl’s prayer, a divine connection, and timing that was so astounding it could only be described as miraculous. And he went out to found Pray.com - one of the largest prayer initiatives in the world...

What does it take to escape a real-life nightmare? From abuse and mental torment to emotional manipulation and more, this was the anguish one woman endured for almost her entire life from her father, a self-proclaimed Mormon end time prophet. Erick sits down with journalist and author Carrie Sheffield to talk about her tumultuous upbringing, how she broke loose from the grip of a cult-like life, a...

From serving on one of Israel’s elite special forces units and training U.S. law enforcement personnel in counterterrorism tactics to providing instruction to Keanu Reeves for the John Wick film franchise, Aaron Cohen has a unique set of skills and a vital perspective that has made him a formidable expert in dealing with the dangers in our world. He has consulted for media outlets on issues in the...

Discover what makes one of the most intriguing figures in business and culture tick as we go behind the beard with Duck Commander CEO and former Duck Dynasty personality, Willie Robertson. From dealing with fame to being grounded in faith, we discover the deep passion for the hope found in Jesus that runs through this family as Willie shares about reaching people through a message of love and tran...

American television legend Dr. Phil sits down with host Erick Stakelbeck and unloads on the swarming and destructive threats facing our nation. Dr. Phil reveals his battle plan to revive our country’s core values from his new book “WE’VE GOT ISSUES: How You Can Stand Strong America’s Soul and Sanity”. This captivating discussion tackles everything from cancel culture, to the horrific impacts of so...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's top advisor and Israel’s Minister of Strategic Affairs, Ron Dermer, joins Erick on the Stakscast this week for an eye-opening discussion. In this wide-ranging conversation, Dermer breaks down why Israel will finish the job of crushing Hamas in Gaza despite growing international pressure and why the IDF may be forced to act soon against Hezbollah in southern Leba...

Pastor Robert Jeffress sits down with host Erick Stakelbeck and exposes prophetic revelations from his new book “Are We Living in the End Times?” How did the Hamas massacre of October 7th hasten the prophetic timeline? What are the spiritual forces at play in the erupting war in the Middle East? Does Pastor Jeffress see America eventually turning its back on Israel? Don’t miss host Erick Stakelbec...

World-renowned pastor and author Jack Hibbs sits down with host Erick Stakelbeck and breaks down the urgent insights from his new book “Living in the Daze of Deception: How to Discern Truth from Culture’s Lies.” Is the United States doomed to succumb to these nefarious plots? What Biblical encouragement can we hold onto to fight back against this wave of darkness and deceit? And what role does Isr...

Host Erick Stakelbeck sits down with Amir Tsarfati of Behold Israel at his home in Northern Israel for a fascinating, wide-ranging interview. Amir breaks down all of the latest news out of the Middle East, from the IDF’s war in Gaza against Hamas, to the impending war against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Hear the latest breaking prophetic updates regarding the rapidly aligning chess pieces for the Biblic...

Beloved evangelist and motivational speaker Nick Vujicic sits down with host Erick Stakelbeck and passionately sounds the alarm bells for Christians to awaken to the dark and nefarious schemes being enacted against them. Nick reveals everything from the impact of rampant illegal immigration to how big banks are silencing prominent Biblical voices. Nick also gives us his incredible testimony, while...

Erick Stakelbeck sits down with former ESPN anchor Sage Steele for an exclusive interview as Sage unpacks her very public and tumultuous experience with cancel culture. Openly expressing her conservative views made her a target at ESPN and exposed the company’s left-wing bias. It led to her eventual departure from ESPN but not before she sued the “sports leader” and its parent company, Disney, and...

Don’t miss my exclusive interview with wrestling legend Hulk Hogan sharing his powerful testimony of faith. The Hulkster has accomplished all the world has to offer: fame and fortune, all-time wrestling superstar, starring in Hollywood movies, running successful businesses. But he knew something was missing. So in December, he made what he calls the most important move of his life: Hulk, his wife...