What's the World Coming To?
What’s the World Coming To? is a weekly podcast that cuts through the noise of headlines, cultural confusion, and global chaos with timeless truth. Hosted by Pastor Ken Ortize, each episode opens the Scriptures to help listeners make sense of the world around them, discover hope in the midst of fear, and find clarity in uncertain times.
From wars and politics to family and faith, this show doesn’t shy away from hard questions—it addresses them head-on with biblical wisdom and practical guidance. Whether you’re wrestling with current events, seeking spiritual grounding, or simply curious about how God’s Word speaks into today’s world, What’s the World Coming To? offers insight that is bold, relevant, and full of hope.
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Episodes
30 episodes
Revelation 13 Unfolding in Real Time
In this episode, Pastor Ken Ortize explores Revelation 13 and its relevance to the world we’re living in today.Looking beyond surface-level news, he examines the deeper forces shaping global events—highlighting themes of deception, power...
The Myth of Overpopulation
For generations, warnings of global overpopulation have shaped policies, culture, and even personal decisions. But how accurate were those predictions?In this episode, Pastor Ken Ortize examines the claims of overpopulation through the l...
The End Times: When Truth Becomes Offensive
In this episode, Pastor Ken Ortize addresses a sobering reality of the end times—truth will not simply be ignored, it will be rejected.As Scripture warns of a great falling away, we are already seeing a growing resistance to sound doctri...
From Judaism to Jesus: The Journey of Ed Grifenhagen
In this episode, we sit down with Ed Grifenhagen to hear his powerful story of coming to faith in Jesus after being raised in a deeply observant Jewish home.What began as an attempt to disprove the Bible turned into a life-changing pursu...
The 2030 Plan Is No Longer a Theory
The future isn’t coming—it’s already unfolding.In this episode, Pastor Ken Ortize revisits the World Economic Forum’s 2030 predictions and examines how many of these global ideas are already taking shape today.From AI and economic...
Is Iran Really Fulfilling Biblical Prophecy?
Are current events involving Iran a fulfillment of biblical prophecy?In this episode of What’s the World Coming To?, Pastor Ken Ortize examines the growing tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States and addresses a que...
Are We Watching the End of Western Civilization?
Are we witnessing the slow collapse of Western civilization?In this episode of What’s the World Coming To?, Pastor Ken Ortize traces the arc of history—from ancient empires like Rome and Babylon to modern America—and examines th...
Behind the Curtain: What the Epstein Files Reveal
The Epstein files have generated headlines, speculation, and intense public interest. But beyond the controversy lies a larger question: What does this story reveal about power, influence, and the hidden dynamics shaping our world?In thi...
China in Bible Prophecy?
Is China the “Kings of the East” described in biblical prophecy?In this episode, Pastor Ken Ortiz explores China’s growing global influence and what it could mean in light of end-times scripture. From economic strategy and military expan...
The Tale of Three Kings: What History Reveals About America’s Future
What can three ancient kings teach us about the future of our nation?In this episode, Pastor Ken Ortize explores the lives of Hezekiah, Manasseh, and Josiah—and the powerful pattern of revival, decline, and reform seen throughout biblica...
Socialism is Satanism
Is socialism simply an economic theory, or is it rooted in something darker?In this episode, Pastor Ken Ortize makes the case that socialism reflects spiritual principles the Bible consistently warns against: pride, envy, entitlement, an...
Artificial Intelligence and the Christian Life with Dr. Drew Dickens
In this episode of What’s the World Coming To, Ken Ortize sits down with Dr. Drew Dickens, a theological anthropologist whose work explores the intersection of faith, technology, and spiritual formation.As artificial intelligenc...
Are We Entering a Digital World Economy?
In this episode of What’s the World Coming To?, Pastor Ken Ortize welcomes Kirk Eugene for an in depth conversation about blockchain technology, digital currencies, and the emerging digital world economy.Drawing from his ba...
10 Signs of the End Times According to the Apostle Paul (Part 3)
In this episode of What’s the World Coming To?, Pastor Ken Ortize continues his teaching on the biblical signs of the end times, focusing on the warnings given by the Apostle Paul.Ken examines how Scripture describes the moral, ...
10 Signs of the End Times According to the Apostle Paul (Part 2)
In this episode of What’s the World Coming To?, Pastor Ken Ortize continues his study of the Apostle Paul’s warnings about the end times—moving deeper into the spiritual, cultural, and moral conditions Scripture says will define the la...
10 Signs of the End Times According to the Apostle Paul (Part 1)
In Part 1 of this three-part series, Pastor Ken Ortize examines the Apostle Paul’s warnings about the end times, shifting the focus from Jesus’ teachings to what the New Testament letters reveal about the last days.Paul cau...
10 Signs of the End Times According to Jesus
In this episode of What’s the World Coming To?, Pastor Ken Ortize examines the signs of the end times exactly as Jesus described them.Drawing primarily from Matthew 24 and Luke 21, this teaching focuses on Jesus’ own warn...
Why I’m an Islamophobe
In this episode of What’s the World Coming To?, Pastor Ken Ortize explores the growing tension between Islam and Western civilization and asks whether we are approaching a pivotal civilizational moment.Rather than framing...
Israel, Prophecy & the Rise of Antisemitism with Doug Hershey
Pastor Ken Ortize sits down with Doug Hershey, author of Israel Rising, Jerusalem Rising, and founder of Ezra Adventures, for a deep and timely conversation on biblical prophecy, modern Israel, and the alarming rise ...
Jerusalem in Prophecy: Why This City Still Shapes the World
Jerusalem is small, isolated, and—on paper—strategically insignificant.So why does all of Scripture, and much of the world’s conflict, revolve around it?Pastor Ken walks through the biblical, historical, and prophetic reasons God cho...
Where is the United States in Last Days Prophecy? Or… is it even there at all?
This episode addresses one of the most frequent questions in Bible prophecy: Is the United States mentioned in the last days—and if not, why?Pastor Ken explains why Scripture focuses on Israel, not the Western world, and why Ame...
Update From Ukraine: A Conversation With Jeff Thompson
Pastor Ken welcomes missionary and Mercy Projects founder Jeff Thompson for a powerful, on-the-ground update from Ukraine. Jeff has spent over 25 years ministering throughout Eastern Europe. Today, he shares candid, firsthand stories of ...
The Big Lie and the End Times: Understanding Mass Manipulation
How does mass manipulation shape the world we’re living in—and what does Scripture say about it? In this episode, Pastor Ken Ortize explores the rise of propaganda, the power of “the big lie,” and why the Bible warns that a strong delusi...
Wrath or Rescue? Understanding the Rapture
Is the Church destined for wrath—or promised deliverance?Pastor Ken Ortize unpacks what Scripture teaches about the rapture, the tribulation, and God’s distinct plan for Israel and the Church. This episode offers clear biblical in...