Trumpet World

Host Richard Palmer and Trumpet assistant managing editor Philip Nice sit down and discuss the latest Trumpet magazine, which is available online. This issue puts a special focus on the life and legacy of Herbert W. Armstrong and why it is a highlight of human history. Other topics include “Make Europe Great Again,” “The Real Legacy of Nicaea” and a comprehensive infographic detailing Mr. Armstrong's accuracy on many prophecies. January 2026 Trumpet Magazine

Activist group Turning Point USA hosted rapper Nicki Minaj in its recent “America Fest” as an example of a celebrity who has turned “Christian.” It doesn’t take much digging to show that platforming a pop star who glorifies sex sins and profanity is not Christian. But it is only the most high-profile recent example of artists wrapping a Christian bow on their otherwise worldly content. Andrew Miiller explores this trend and more. Host Richard Palmer dives into Pope Leo’s Christmas Day criticism of Israel, which was more than just another verbal insult. The pope’s comments show the Vatican’s centuries-old overarching desire to control the Holy Land. Jeremiah Jacques analyzes a new report from the U.S. Department of Defense, which shows China is massively upgrading its nuclear arsenal—while several other countries also flirt with gaining a nuclear bomb. One of those countries is Iran. Mihailo Zekic explains a think tank report that suggests Iran has finally decided to build a nuclear bomb. Character in Crisis: https://www.thetrumpet.com/literature/books_and_booklets/8 “Pope Francis’s Real Legacy”: https://www.thetrumpet.com/31612-pope-franciss-real-legacy “2025—The Year of the German War Machine”: https://www.thetrumpet.com/trumpet-world/33191-2025-the-year-of-the-german-war-machine Nuclear Armageddon Is ‘At the Door’: https://www.thetrumpet.com/literature/books_and_booklets/2913 “Why the Trumpet Watches Iran’s Pursuit of Nuclear Weapons”: https://www.thetrumpet.com/29546-irans-pursuit-of-nuclear-weapons

The rise of Germany’s war machine made headlines in 2025. Soaring defense spending and the explosion of start-ups aiding development of AI drone technology and other military hardware are drawing attention to Germany. For decades, Herbert W. Armstrong and now Trumpet editor in chief Gerald Flurry have highlighted the significance of this trend as it relates to Bible prophecy. In today’s episode, host Richard Palmer dives into several articles written over the past year by Mr. Flurry explaining why you need to watch Germany. “Germany Is Arming for World War III”“Who Is Leading Germany?”The United States and Britain in ProphecyThe King of the South

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wants nuclear weapons—an amazing development for the only country to have nuclear weapons used against it so far. Where could a nuclear-armed Japan take the world in light of Bible prophecy? Jeremiah Jacques delves into this and more. While the world is focused on America’s battle with Venezuela, a different battle is taking place in Latin America: a proxy corporate battle between America and China over the Panama Canal. The Panama Canal used to be one of America’s greatest blessings; now, control over that canal threatens to cripple America. Andrew Miiller analyzes where the Panama Canal fits in with Bible prophecy and what it means now that America no longer controls it. Germany’s parliamentary budget committee has approved a record number of defense procurement projects, bringing the combined value of approved defense procurement projects in 2025 to about $120 billion. Germany is rapidly becoming Europe’s dominant military, which host Richard Palmer explains is a significant step toward fulfilling a major Bible prophecy. Finally, Mihailo Zekic examines last weekend’s Islamic State attack against American servicemen in Syria and where Syria fits in with Bible prophecy. Russia and China in ProphecyChina's Dangerous Move Against AmericaThe United States and Britain in Prophecy“How America Won and Lost the Panama Canal”“Australia's Guilty Men”“A Terrorist in the White House”“Herbert Armstrong Was Right About Germany”

Every year, there is a war over Christmas. Christmas has become materialistic, commercialized and secular. But should we be keeping it at all? While some say Christmas is pagan, others push back. Host Richard Palmer examines the origins of Christmas, as well as what the Bible says about repurposing pagan festivals. The Truth About ChristmasPagan Holidays—or God’s Holy Days—Which?