Israel's assault on Gaza has left most of the Strip reduced to rubble. With most of the medical system destroyed or barely functioning, medical teams are struggling to save lives. Israel's campaign of starvation compounds the suffering, leaving children malnourished and the sick untreated. Today we speak with Dr. Victoria Rose, a surgeon who has witnessed the crisis firsthand. Dr Rose shares stories from inside Gaza’s shattered health system, the physical and emotional trauma endured by civilians, and the urgent need for the world to respond. This is a raw look at the human cost of a war inflicted upon a civilian population. 

Every Wednesday at 5:00 pm PST, we will release a new video (approximately 10-15 minutes long). These videos will examine key parts of the book of Revelation (the seven Seals, seven Trumpets, Two Witnesses, the two Beasts, and the Great Prostitute) to discern what John was saying to the 7 churches to whom he wrote, and to discern how that applies to the issues of immigration, war, taxes, etc for today. For alerts, subscribe to the Determinetruth YouTube page.
 

What is a “banana republic”—and why does it matter today? In this week’s Determinetruth livestream, we’ll talk with Professor Kevin Coleman (University of Toronto) and unpack the history behind the term, as well as examine how US fruit companies like United Fruit (now Chiquita) played a central role in shaping the political and economic realities of Central America. We’ll also explore how US imperial power, backed by corporate interests, toppled governments, exploited workers, and destabilized nations to secure cheap fruit and maximize profits. We'll also consider the long-term human cost: how this legacy of violence, inequality, and foreign intervention helped create the conditions that drove many to seek refuge in the US. This conversation invites Americans to reflect on the hidden histories of empire, the deep ties between capitalism and foreign policy, and the roots of the current immigration crisis.

In this episode, we continue to explore the biblical call to love our neighbors and the necessity for the Church to speak on behalf of those fleeing persecution and hardship. We examine the legal right to cross a border when seeking asylum, a principle often misunderstood in today’s debates. We’ll also trace how U.S. foreign policy has destabilized Latin American economies, fueling the very migration it now seeks to curb. We also confront America’s troubled history with immigration—from the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, to the rejection of Italians, Poles, and Jews in the late 19th century, to the racist Johnson-Reed Act of 1924. Finally, we address the mistreatment of immigrants through programs like the Bracero labor system. Together, we’ll consider how followers of Jesus can confront this legacy with truth, compassion, and justice.

What if gangs threatened your children, or war devastated your city? What if you had to grab your kids, gather what you could carry, and run—leaving behind everything you’ve ever known? What would you hope to find across the border? What does the Gospel call us to do when we meet the stranger at the border? 
In this livestream, Rob and Danny sit down with pastor and writer Isaac Samuel Villegas to discuss his powerful new book, Migrant God: A Christian Vision for Immigrant Justice. Pastor Villegas will help look beyond the political and capture the personal and human dimensions of immigration. Drawing from his own experiences and those of immigrant communities, Pastor Villegas helps us see migration not as a crisis to be solved but as a sacred journey—one that reflects the very heart of God. This conversation will challenge your perspective on justice, compassion, and the Church's mission.