The Orbis Sentry Report - Geopolitical Risk & Global Trends

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  Why should Christians care about Burning Man? 09.08.2026 45min

  Video version can be found here:This is a 2 part series taken from Canary Cry Radio’s recent interview with Carl Teichrib.As we prepare for going to Burning Man again this year, we wanted to share some specific things about the event and what it is based on. In Carl’s recent interview on Canary Cry Radio (who are also participants with us at Camp of the Unknown God at Burning Man), they discuss in depth many of the foundational beliefs behind the system that created Burning Man and the transformational festivals phenomenon. Then we go into some of interactions we have had with people at the event in the 2nd episode (coming out a week after this one).In this 2 part series, I will be taking segments from that interview and putting them together to form this podcast. I hope you enjoy it!The original full length interview on Canary Cry Radio can be found here:All content in this video that is taken from Canary Cry Radio was used with the permission of Canary Cry Radio.note -Any statement that analyzes or draws conclusions on the logical outcome of a political point of view does not constitute an endorsement or a condemnation of that political point of view. Orbis Sentry is a non-political entity and does not attempt to influence a political stance or a pattern of voting.To sign up for our podcast and see other material we put out, you can visit the following:To sign up for our podcast and see other material we put out, you can visit the following:Dedicated Orbis Sentry podcast linkHere are some other links for Orbis Sentry related material:Our recent interview with Mark Musser, author of Nazi EcologyOur recent series titled: The Spiritual Geopolitics of Burning ManOur recent series titled: War Economy, Worldview, and the Crisis of the WestOur discussion with Dr. Christian B. Keller on the US Civil War and Historical MindednessOrbis Sentry websiteCarl Teichrib’s substackCarl Teichrib’s book about the changing worldview landscape, titled “Game of Gods”, on AmazonThe entire youtube geopolitical playlist from GeorgeOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for Dayton DialogueOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for postings similar to this podcastFull audio podcast link on substackFull audio podcast RSS feed for podcast search enginesOrbis Sentry is a non-profit ministry that exists to equip and educate the body of Christ in the worldview changes and trends that are happening all around us. We are not monetizing through analytics or advertising, and are supported by generous donations from viewers like you. If you believe in what we are doing and would like to support our ministry, please click the link below or copy and paste the URL below into your browser to setup a donation. Orbis Sentry is a registered non-profit organization in the State of Texas and has approved non-profit 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.Donation URLIf you are interested in helping out our team of volunteers to get to Burning Man, check out our fundraiser page here:https://orbis-sentry.org/donate-burningmanoutreachAll donations through this website are tax deductible as per the above. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit schinaseatribe.substack.com
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  National Socialism and Ecological Mysticism - an Informal Conversation 02.08.2026 47min

  For the YouTube version:This is a 2 part series, from an informal conversation we had at the Go Therefore conference, in which we discuss some of the current events happening in Ukraine, and then go into a discussion on the ecological belief system of the National Socialist movement in Germany in the first half of the 20th century, also known as the Nazi Party. The second part of the conversation goes into how he found himself researching the green policies of Nazi Germany, their dichotomy of green principles enveloped in an industrial war machine, and the philosophy all of this was based on.This series is mostly audio, as we were not able to set up video equipment for the informal interview.Mark’s book is titled:Nazi Ecology: The Oak Sacrifice of the Judeo-Christian Worldview in the HolocaustAmazon link: https://a.co/d/02aNWvTBnote -Any statement that analyzes or draws conclusions on the logical outcome of a political point of view does not constitute an endorsement or a condemnation of that political point of view. Orbis Sentry is a non-political entity and does not attempt to influence a political stance or a pattern of voting.To sign up for our podcast and see other material we put out, you can visit the following:To sign up for our podcast and see other material we put out, you can visit the following:Dedicated Orbis Sentry podcast linkHere are some other links for Orbis Sentry related material:Our recent series titled: The Spiritual Geopolitics of Burning ManOur recent series titled: War Economy, Worldview, and the Crisis of the WestOur discussion with Dr. Christian B. Keller on the US Civil War and Historical MindednessOrbis Sentry websiteCarl Teichrib’s substackCarl Teichrib’s book about the changing worldview landscape, titled “Game of Gods”, on AmazonThe entire youtube geopolitical playlist from GeorgeOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for Dayton DialogueOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for postings similar to this podcastFull audio podcast link on substackFull audio podcast RSS feed for podcast search enginesOrbis Sentry is a non-profit ministry that exists to equip and educate the body of Christ in the worldview changes and trends that are happening all around us. We are not monetizing through analytics or advertising, and are supported by generous donations from viewers like you. If you believe in what we are doing and would like to support our ministry, please click the link below or copy and paste the URL below into your browser to setup a donation. Orbis Sentry is a registered non-profit organization in the State of Texas and has approved non-profit 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.Donation URLIf you are interested in helping out our team of volunteers to get to Burning Man, check out our fundraiser page here:https://orbis-sentry.org/donate-burningmanoutreachAll donations through this website are tax deductible as per the above.Music attribution:Title: “Animus Orchestral”Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com)Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0997280/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit schinaseatribe.substack.com
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  Attempted Indoctrination in Leftist Philosophy - an Informal Conversation 26.07.2026 37min

  This is a 2 part series, from an informal conversation we had at the Go Therefore conference, in which we discuss some of the current events happening in Ukraine, and then go into a discussion on the ecological belief system of the National Socialist movement in Germany in the first half of the 20th century, also known as the Nazi Party. This first part of the conversation focuses more on Mark’s background and current events in Ukraine.This series is mostly audio, as we were not able to set up video equipment for the informal interview.Mark’s book is titled:Nazi Ecology: The Oak Sacrifice of the Judeo-Christian Worldview in the HolocaustAmazon link: https://a.co/d/02aNWvTBnote -Any statement that analyzes or draws conclusions on the logical outcome of a political point of view does not constitute an endorsement or a condemnation of that political point of view. Orbis Sentry is a non-political entity and does not attempt to influence a political stance or a pattern of voting.To sign up for our podcast and see other material we put out, you can visit the following:Dedicated Orbis Sentry podcast linkHere are some other links for Orbis Sentry related material:Our recent series titled: The Spiritual Geopolitics of Burning ManOur recent series titled: War Economy, Worldview, and the Crisis of the WestOur discussion with Dr. Christian B. Keller on the US Civil War and Historical MindednessOrbis Sentry websiteCarl Teichrib’s substackCarl Teichrib’s book about the changing worldview landscape, titled “Game of Gods”, on AmazonThe entire youtube geopolitical playlist from GeorgeOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for Dayton DialogueOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for postings similar to this podcastFull audio podcast link on substackFull audio podcast RSS feed for podcast search enginesOrbis Sentry is a non-profit ministry that exists to equip and educate the body of Christ in the worldview changes and trends that are happening all around us. We are not monetizing through analytics or advertising, and are supported by generous donations from viewers like you. If you believe in what we are doing and would like to support our ministry, please click the link below or copy and paste the URL below into your browser to setup a donation. Orbis Sentry is a registered non-profit organization in the State of Texas and has approved non-profit 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.Donation URLIf you are interested in helping out our team of volunteers to get to Burning Man, check out our fundraiser page here:https://orbis-sentry.org/donate-burningmanoutreachAll donations through this website are tax deductible as per the above. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit schinaseatribe.substack.com
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  Burning Man and the Failure of Utopia: Ritual, Ecology, and the City of God 19.07.2026 43min

  In Part 4 of our four-part series, The Spiritual Geopolitics of Burning Man, the Orbis Sentry team brings the discussion to a close by looking at Burning Man’s real-world influence, its rituals and liturgies, its environmental spirituality, the failure of human-made utopia, and the Christian calling to bear witness inside the earthly city.This episode asks why Burning Man matters beyond one week in the desert. George Olson, Carl Teichrib, and Audrey discuss how Burning Man functions as a cultural laboratory where politics, technology, spirituality, civic experiments, environmentalism, global networks, and utopian visions converge — and then spill back into the wider world.We also explore how Burning Man’s art and rituals function liturgically. The Burning of the Man, the Temple, and the shared experience of the playa teach participants what to love, what to grieve, what to fear, what to hope for, and what to worship.The conversation then turns to environmentalism and sacred earth. Where does faithful stewardship become earth-centered spirituality? How does climate anxiety become a kind of secular eschatology? And why does Burning Man’s environmental vision contain so many contradictions?Finally, we ask how Christians should speak about Burning Man. We reject both naive celebration and fearful sensationalism. Burning Man should not be reduced to sex, drugs, paganism, and elites — nor should Christians pretend that its worldview is harmless. Instead, we are called to be ambassadors of Christ: discerning without fear, truthful without cruelty, courageous without sensationalism, and compassionate without compromise.Topics include: • Burning Man’s influence beyond the playa • Politics, spirituality, and global consensus • Burning Man as a cultural and technological laboratory • Art, ritual, and the liturgy of the earthly city • The Burning of the Man and the Temple • Environmentalism, sacred earth, and climate eschatology • Law, order, and the failure of utopia • Why the desert does not remove sin • How Christians should speak about Burning Man • Ambassadors, not moral police • The true city and the true center • Christ as the true meeting place between God and manThis final episode completes our four-part series on Burning Man, the earthly city, and the spiritual imagination of our age.note -Any statement that analyzes or draws conclusions on the logical outcome of a political point of view does not constitute an endorsement or a condemnation of that political point of view. Orbis Sentry is a non-political entity and does not attempt to influence a political stance or a pattern of voting. The purpose of Orbis Sentry is to encourage, inform, and equip the body of Christ in how to live effectively in the world today, without cowering in fear.Here are some other links for Orbis Sentry related material:Our recent series titled: War Economy, Worldview, and the Crisis of the WestOur discussion with Dr. Christian B. Keller on the US Civil War and Historical MindednessClick here for all of our debrief discussions for South by Southwest (SXSW). Videos will be added to this playlist as we are able to process and publish them.Orbis Sentry websiteCarl Teichrib’s substackCarl Teichrib’s book about the changing worldview landscape, titled “Game of Gods”, on AmazonThe entire youtube geopolitical playlist from GeorgeOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for Dayton DialogueOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for postings similar to this podcastFull audio podcast link on substackFull audio podcast RSS feed for podcast search enginesOrbis Sentry is a non-profit ministry that exists to equip and educate the body of Christ in the worldview changes and trends that are happening all around us. We are not monetizing through analytics or advertising, and are supported by generous donations from viewers like you. If you believe in what we are doing and would like to support our ministry, please click the link below or copy and paste the URL below into your browser to setup a donation. Orbis Sentry is a registered non-profit organization in the State of Texas and has approved non-profit 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.Donation URLIf you are interested in helping out our team of volunteers to get to Burning Man, check out our fundraiser page here:https://orbis-sentry.org/donate-burningmanoutreachAll donations through this website are tax deductible as per the above. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit schinaseatribe.substack.com
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  You Shall be as God: Burning Man and the Ancient Temptation 12.07.2026 36min

  In Part 3 of our four-part series, The Spiritual Geopolitics of Burning Man, the Orbis Sentry team explores how Burning Man brings together technology, transhumanism, radical freedom, sexuality, and global unity into one symbolic desert city.This episode asks whether the modern desire to transcend human limits might really just be a new form of the ancient temptation: “you shall be as God.”Disclaimer: This episode includes a Christian cultural and theological discussion of mature themes connected with Burning Man, including sexuality, spirituality, and radical self-expression. The content is non-graphic and is analytical and documentary in nature, but it is not made for kids.George Olson, Carl Teichrib, and Audrey discuss how Burning Man gathers AI, cryptocurrency, biohacking, consciousness studies, Silicon Valley utopianism, and spiritual ambition into one space. What is man? Is the human person made in the image of God, or merely raw material to be upgraded? Is the body a gift from God, or a platform to be transcended? Is death an enemy conquered by Christ, or a technical problem to be solved?The episode then turns to radical freedom, sexuality, and the meaning of the body. Burning Man publicly displays the doctrine that the self owns itself and may define itself. But is radical autonomy true freedom, or another form of bondage?Finally, the team discusses Burning Man as a stage for global unity and playa geopolitics. People from many nations gather in one symbolic city, but the conflicts of the nations still appear there: Israeli-Palestinian tensions, Ukrainian-Russian conflict, climate politics, techno-globalism, and ideological activism.Topics include: • Transgress in order to transcend • Technology, transhumanism, and the desire to become God • AI, biohacking, consciousness, and Silicon Valley spirituality • The body as gift or platform • The Man as temple and the divinization of humanity • Burning Man art as spiritual and geopolitical testimony • Radical freedom, sexuality, and the meaning of the body • The earthly city’s confusion of freedom with autonomy • Global unity, the nations, and playa geopolitics • Why true peace cannot come apart from reconciliation to GodThis conversation is part of Orbis Sentry’s effort to help Christians understand the spiritual, cultural, and geopolitical forces shaping our world.note -Any statement that analyzes or draws conclusions on the logical outcome of a political point of view does not constitute an endorsement or a condemnation of that political point of view. Orbis Sentry is a non-political entity and does not attempt to influence a political stance or a pattern of voting. The purpose of Orbis Sentry is to encourage, inform, and equip the body of Christ in how to live effectively in the world today, without cowering in fear.Here are some other links for Orbis Sentry related material:Our recent series titled: War Economy, Worldview, and the Crisis of the WestOur discussion with Dr. Christian B. Keller on the US Civil War and Historical MindednessClick here for all of our debrief discussions for South by Southwest (SXSW). Videos will be added to this playlist as we are able to process and publish them.Orbis Sentry websiteCarl Teichrib’s substackCarl Teichrib’s book about the changing worldview landscape, titled “Game of Gods”, on AmazonThe entire youtube geopolitical playlist from GeorgeOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for Dayton DialogueOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for postings similar to this podcastFull audio podcast link on substackFull audio podcast RSS feed for podcast search enginesOrbis Sentry is a non-profit ministry that exists to equip and educate the body of Christ in the worldview changes and trends that are happening all around us. We are not monetizing through analytics or advertising, and are supported by generous donations from viewers like you. If you believe in what we are doing and would like to support our ministry, please click the link below or copy and paste the URL below into your browser to setup a donation. Orbis Sentry is a registered non-profit organization in the State of Texas and has approved non-profit 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.Donation URLIf you are interested in helping out our team of volunteers to get to Burning Man, check out our fundraiser page here:https://orbis-sentry.org/donate-burningmanoutreachAll donations through this website are tax deductible as per the above. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit schinaseatribe.substack.com
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  The Earthly City Cannot Escape Worship: Burning Man, New Babel, and the City of God 05.07.2026 45min

  In Part 2 of our four-part Burning Man series, the Orbis Sentry team continues exploring Burning Man through Augustine’s contrast between the City of God and the earthly city.This episode looks at Burning Man as a temporary alternative civilization — a city with its own principles, rituals, sacred spaces, economy, temple, salvation narrative, and vision of humanity’s future. We discuss the Burning Man Ten Principles, including radical inclusion, radical self-expression, radical self-reliance, communal effort, participation, decommodification, and leave no trace, and ask how these ideals actually function when Christian belief enters the conversation.We also discuss why Burning Man matters beyond the playa. For one week, this temporary city becomes a symbolic center of global attention, where storms, deaths, cultural tensions, and spiritual questions can quickly become national or international stories.Most importantly, we ask: How should Christians be present in a place like Burning Man?Are we there to condemn? To criticize? To sensationalize? Or are we there as ambassadors of another kingdom — citizens of the City of God living temporarily inside the earthly city?George Olson, Carl Teichrib, and Audrey explore spiritual re-enchantment, post-Christian religious hunger, psychedelic spirituality, sacred sexuality, collective consciousness, and the deep human longing for transcendence, healing, and meaning.Topics include: • Burning Man as the earthly city • The contradictions inside the Ten Principles • Radical inclusion and Christian exclusion • AI, collective reality, and groupthink • Burning Man as a global symbolic center • Christians as ambassadors, not culture warriors • The religious hunger of post-Christian man • The return of religion in post-Christian forms • Why the earthly city cannot escape worship • The need to serve, listen, and represent Christ faithfullyThis conversation is part of Orbis Sentry’s ongoing effort to help Christians understand the spiritual, cultural, and geopolitical forces shaping our world.note -Any statement that analyzes or draws conclusions on the logical outcome of a political point of view does not constitute an endorsement or a condemnation of that political point of view. Orbis Sentry is a non-political entity and does not attempt to influence a political stance or a pattern of voting. The purpose of Orbis Sentry is to encourage, inform, and equip the body of Christ in how to live effectively in the world today, without cowering in fear.Here are some other links for Orbis Sentry related material:Our recent series titled: War Economy, Worldview, and the Crisis of the WestOur discussion with Dr. Christian B. Keller on the US Civil War and Historical MindednessClick here for all of our debrief discussions for South by Southwest (SXSW). Videos will be added to this playlist as we are able to process and publish them.Orbis Sentry websiteCarl Teichrib’s substackCarl Teichrib’s book about the changing worldview landscape, titled “Game of Gods”, on AmazonThe entire youtube geopolitical playlist from GeorgeOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for Dayton DialogueOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for postings similar to this podcastFull audio podcast link on substackFull audio podcast RSS feed for podcast search enginesOrbis Sentry is a non-profit ministry that exists to equip and educate the body of Christ in the worldview changes and trends that are happening all around us. We are not monetizing through analytics or advertising, and are supported by generous donations from viewers like you. If you believe in what we are doing and would like to support our ministry, please click the link below or copy and paste the URL below into your browser to setup a donation. Orbis Sentry is a registered non-profit organization in the State of Texas and has approved non-profit 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.Donation URLIf you are interested in helping out our team of volunteers to get to Burning Man, check out our fundraiser page here:https://orbis-sentry.org/donate-burningmanoutreachAll donations through this website are tax deductible as per the above. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit schinaseatribe.substack.com
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  Axis Mundi: What Burning Man Reveals About the Spiritual Imagination of Our Age 28.06.2026 39min

  In Part 1 of our four-part Burning Man series, the Orbis Sentry team begins unpacking the “spiritual geopolitics” of Burning Man.Rather than treating Burning Man simply as a festival, art event, or desert party, we ask what it reveals about the spiritual imagination of our age. Is the modern world becoming less spiritual — or is it being re-enchanted in new and ancient ways?George Olson, Carl Teichrib, and Audrey discuss Burning Man through the lens of Augustine’s City of God and the earthly city, exploring how the event gathers together Silicon Valley culture, radical self-expression, transhumanism, AI, environmentalism, occult spirituality, Eastern religion, sexual liberation, and global utopianism into one temporary city in the desert.We also look at the 2026 Burning Man theme, Axis Mundi — the search for the sacred center — and contrast the many “centers” offered by modern spirituality with the biblical center found in Jesus Christ.Topics include:* Burning Man as a temporary spiritual city* The failure of secularism and the rise of re-enchantment* Why the church must understand the new spiritual landscape* Axis Mundi and the search for the center* Babel, the earthly city, and modern spirituality* The resurrection of Christ as the true meeting place of heaven and earthThis conversation is part of Orbis Sentry’s ongoing effort to help Christians understand the spiritual, cultural, and geopolitical forces shaping our world.note -Any statement that analyzes or draws conclusions on the logical outcome of a political point of view does not constitute an endorsement or a condemnation of that political point of view. Orbis Sentry is a non-political entity and does not attempt to influence a political stance or a pattern of voting. The purpose of Orbis Sentry is to encourage, inform, and equip the body of Christ in how to live effectively in the world today, without cowering in fear.Here are some other links for Orbis Sentry related material:Our recent series titled: War Economy, Worldview, and the Crisis of the WestOur discussion with Dr. Christian B. Keller on the US Civil War and Historical MindednessClick here for all of our debrief discussions for South by Southwest (SXSW). Videos will be added to this playlist as we are able to process and publish them.Orbis Sentry websiteCarl Teichrib’s substackCarl Teichrib’s book about the changing worldview landscape, titled “Game of Gods”, on AmazonThe entire youtube geopolitical playlist from GeorgeOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for Dayton DialogueOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for postings similar to this podcastFull audio podcast link on substackFull audio podcast RSS feed for podcast search enginesOrbis Sentry is a non-profit ministry that exists to equip and educate the body of Christ in the worldview changes and trends that are happening all around us. We are not monetizing through analytics or advertising, and are supported by generous donations from viewers like you. If you believe in what we are doing and would like to support our ministry, please click the link below or copy and paste the URL below into your browser to setup a donation. Orbis Sentry is a registered non-profit organization in the State of Texas and has approved non-profit 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.Donation URLIf you are interested in helping out our team of volunteers to get to Burning Man, check out our fundraiser page here:https://orbis-sentry.org/donate-burningmanoutreachAll donations through this website are tax deductible as per the above. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit schinaseatribe.substack.com
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  War, Technology, and Worldview: What are the internal tensions driving us into the current crisis? 21.06.2026 28min

  We have discussed the external pressures on society in the West, but here we move into examining some of the internal pressures that are affecting how the crisis is playing out. In particular, we discuss how many of the internal conflicts in Western sociey (notably in America) are preventing the crisis from coming to a resolution, and are weakening Western society’s ability to develop a strong response to the external pressures that present existential threats. We also discuss the historical connection of the British Fabian Society to current political thought trends in the UK and the rest of Western societies.This is the third of a 3 part series between Carl Teichrib and George Olson on the current crisis of the West.The West is facing external pressure from hostile powers, technological disruption, supply-chain fragility, and military transformation. But its deeper vulnerability may be internal: a loss of moral confidence, institutional clarity, theological grounding, and civilizational purpose. Christians cannot afford simplistic answers or fearful withdrawal. They must understand the complexity of the moment and speak truth with courage, grace, and hope.note -Any statement that analyzes or draws conclusions on the logical outcome of a political point of view does not constitute an endorsement or a condemnation of that political point of view. Orbis Sentry is a non-political entity and does not attempt to influence a political stance or a pattern of voting. The purpose of Orbis Sentry is to encourage, inform, and equip the body of Christ in how to live effectively in the world today, without cowering in fear.Here are some other links for Orbis Sentry related material:Our discussion with Dr. Christian B. Keller on the US Civil War and Historical MindednessClick here for all of our debrief discussions for South by Southwest (SXSW). Videos will be added to this playlist as we are able to process and publish them.Orbis Sentry websiteCarl Teichrib’s substackCarl Teichrib’s book about the changing worldview landscape, titled “Game of Gods”, on AmazonThe entire youtube geopolitical playlist from GeorgeOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for Dayton DialogueOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for postings similar to this podcastFull audio podcast link on substackFull audio podcast RSS feed for podcast search enginesOrbis Sentry is a non-profit ministry that exists to equip and educate the body of Christ in the worldview changes and trends that are happening all around us. We are not monetizing through analytics or advertising, and are supported by generous donations from viewers like you. If you believe in what we are doing and would like to support our ministry, please click the link below or copy and paste the URL below into your browser to setup a donation. Orbis Sentry is a registered non-profit organization in the State of Texas and has approved non-profit 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.Donation URL This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit schinaseatribe.substack.com
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  War, Technology, and Worldview: What is the Catalyst to get us to a War Economy? 14.06.2026 25min

  To view the full part series in one long form video, and for other long form videos, become a member on our website (it’s free) by following the link here, and you will see the link to other long form videos.This is the second of a 3 part series in which Carl Teichrib and George Olson deepen the conversation, moving from the mechanics of a war economy to the worldview conditions that make a war economy possible. Carl opens by arguing that a wartime economy is not merely an industrial arrangement; historically, it rests on a shared story, identity, or worldview. He uses Nazi Germany as a dark example of a society whose industrial, educational, religious, and political systems were permeated by a unifying myth of blood, soil, and national destiny. The point is not to equate every mobilized society with Nazi Germany, but to show that mass mobilization requires a binding cultural narrative.As Carl and George discuss the catalyst that could drive the transition to a war economy, they discuss all the peripheral issues surrounding the transition and what considerations must be made to bring the transition together.There is a contrast between the Christian worldview and the wider cultural narrative of human evolution, AI, spacefaring destiny, and Burning Man as a microcosm of the hoped-for future. Yet one thing that could unite the fragmented culture of the West is recognition of the need for our survival as a culture.War economies do not emerge from growth in technology. They emerge when a society’s worldviews, fears, industrial capacities, and survival instincts converge and find common ground. AI, drones, laser defense, and grid vulnerability are not separate topics; they are signs of a civilizational transition where utopian visions collide with hard security realities.note -Documentation backing up the the statement George made on the electric grid is based on the January 31, 2024 House Select Committee on the CCP hearing, titled “The CCP Cyber Threat to the American Homeland and National Security.” It was not the DHS Secretary, but Jen Easterly, Director of CISA, which is part of DHS, testifying alongside FBI Director Christopher Wray, NSA/Cyber Command Director Gen. Paul Nakasone, and National Cyber Director Harry Coker.More information on this hearing and links to congressional testimony can be found by clicking here.Here are some other links for Orbis Sentry related material:Our discussion with Dr. Christian B. Keller on the US Civil War and Historical MindednessClick here for all of our debrief discussions for South by Southwest (SXSW). Videos will be added to this playlist as we are able to process and publish them.Orbis Sentry websiteCarl Teichrib’s substackCarl Teichrib’s book about the changing worldview landscape, titled “Game of Gods”, on AmazonThe entire youtube geopolitical playlist from GeorgeOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for Dayton DialogueOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for postings similar to this podcastFull audio podcast link on substackFull audio podcast RSS feed for podcast search enginesOrbis Sentry is a non-profit ministry that exists to equip and educate the body of Christ in the worldview changes and trends that are happening all around us. We are not monetizing through analytics or advertising, and are supported by generous donations from viewers like you. If you believe in what we are doing and would like to support our ministry, please click the link below or copy and paste the URL below into your browser to setup a donation. Orbis Sentry is a registered non-profit organization in the State of Texas and has approved non-profit 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.Donation URL This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit schinaseatribe.substack.com
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  War, Technology, and Worldview: A Christian Look Inside SOF Week 07.06.2026 35min

  The Beginning Stages of a Full Response to our Civilizational CrisisTo see all 3 episodes together, pre-released, click here to become a member on our website and access the long form videos which are available for members only. Membership to Orbis Sentry is free.YouTube link: This is the first of a 3 part series in which Carl Teichrib and George Olson start a discussion at the intersection of the civilian industries supporting military endeavors as revealed at SOF week. Then they bring out a discussion of supply chains, new technologies (AI, drones, robotics), geopolitical considerations, the spiritual belief systems undergirding the flow of events, and the calling of Christians living and operating in this world. Society, industry, technology, history, spirituality, geopolitics, and worldview changes are all converging at a point in time in which we pass through a systemic crisis that will re-shape the world. We are still “left of bang” in any sort of ekpyrosis level event, and there is still a chance that we can prevent a major conflagration from breaking out. However, it will require faith, courage, patience, and wisdom, and for us as believers to properly represent Christ without fear to a lost and dying world. Our salvation is not a collective human endeavor achieved by our own efforts, but instead one which requires faith and turning to our Creator in humility and repentance, knowing that He is the only one who can ultimately save us.The full YouTube playlist for this discussion, once it is complete, will be found here.Here are some other links for Orbis Sentry related material:Our discussion with Dr. Christian B. Keller on the US Civil War and Historical MindednessClick here for all of our debrief discussions for South by Southwest (SXSW). Videos will be added to this playlist as we are able to process and publish them.Orbis Sentry websiteCarl Teichrib’s substackCarl Teichrib’s book about the changing worldview landscape, titled “Game of Gods”, on AmazonThe entire youtube geopolitical playlist from GeorgeOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for Dayton DialogueOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for postings similar to this podcastFull audio podcast link on substackFull audio podcast RSS feed for podcast search enginesOrbis Sentry is a non-profit ministry that exists to equip and educate the body of Christ in the worldview changes and trends that are happening all around us. We are not monetizing through analytics or advertising, and are supported by generous donations from viewers like you. If you believe in what we are doing and would like to support our ministry, please click the link below or copy and paste the URL below into your browser to setup a donation. Orbis Sentry is a registered non-profit organization in the State of Texas and has approved non-profit 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.Donation URL This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit schinaseatribe.substack.com
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  Can History Warn Us About the Future? Dr. Christian B. Keller | U.S. Army War College (Part 3 of 3) 02.05.2026 28min

  Part 3 of 3 concludes our wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Christian B. Keller, Professor of History at the U.S. Army War College, as we examine how fear, identity, and human nature drive political conflict across generations.Dr. Keller explores the deep anxieties that fueled both the North and South before the American Civil War—economic fears, demographic fears, constitutional disputes, and competing visions of national identity. He explains how reactionary politics can rapidly reshape public opinion, drawing parallels to later crises in American and global history.The discussion then broadens to modern polarization in the United States and Canada, showing how cycles of action, reaction, and counterreaction continue to shape societies today. Most importantly, Dr. Keller emphasizes that while technology and institutions change, the human condition remains constant—making history an indispensable guide for understanding the present.This final segment offers powerful insights for citizens, leaders, churches, and anyone seeking wisdom in uncertain times.youtube URL:Click here for the full Historical Mindedness playlist on YouTubeHere are some other links for Orbis Sentry related material:Click here for all of our debrief discussions for South by Southwest (SXSW). Videos will be added to this playlist as we are able to process and publish them.Orbis Sentry websiteCarl Teichrib’s substackCarl Teichrib’s book about the changing worldview landscape, titled “Game of Gods”, on AmazonThe entire youtube geopolitical playlist from GeorgeOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for Dayton DialogueOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for postings similar to this podcastFull audio podcast link on substackFull audio podcast RSS feed for podcast search enginesOrbis Sentry is a non-profit ministry that exists to equip and educate the body of Christ in the worldview changes and trends that are happening all around us. We are not monetizing through analytics or advertising, and are supported by generous donations from viewers like you. If you believe in what we are doing and would like to support our ministry, please click the link below or copy and paste the URL below into your browser to setup a donation. Orbis Sentry is a registered non-profit organization in the State of Texas and has approved non-profit 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.Donation URL This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit schinaseatribe.substack.com
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  Can History Warn Us About the Future? Dr. Christian B. Keller | U.S. Army War College (Part 2 of 3) 02.05.2026 25min

  Part 2 of 3 continues our compelling conversation with Dr. Christian B. Keller, Professor of History at the U.S. Army War College, as we explore how serious historical thinking can sharpen judgment in today’s complex world.This segment dives into why societies often oversimplify the past into political slogans, moral soundbites, and shallow narratives. Dr. Keller explains why understanding true historical context matters—and how failing to do so can mislead citizens, leaders, churches, and institutions alike. The discussion covers wealth, power, social tension, the complexity of slavery-era America, Native American alliances during the Civil War, and why difficult events cannot be reduced to simplistic talking points.We also examine the strengths and limits of AI in researching history, the danger of cherry-picking evidence, and how honest inquiry requires confronting facts that challenge our assumptions. If you want to think more clearly about politics, culture, leadership, and faith, this episode offers practical wisdom.youtube URL:Click here for the full Historical Mindedness playlist on YouTubeHere are some other links for Orbis Sentry related material:Click here for all of our debrief discussions for South by Southwest (SXSW). Videos will be added to this playlist as we are able to process and publish them.Orbis Sentry websiteCarl Teichrib’s substackCarl Teichrib’s book about the changing worldview landscape, titled “Game of Gods”, on AmazonThe entire youtube geopolitical playlist from GeorgeOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for Dayton DialogueOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for postings similar to this podcastFull audio podcast link on substackFull audio podcast RSS feed for podcast search enginesOrbis Sentry is a non-profit ministry that exists to equip and educate the body of Christ in the worldview changes and trends that are happening all around us. We are not monetizing through analytics or advertising, and are supported by generous donations from viewers like you. If you believe in what we are doing and would like to support our ministry, please click the link below or copy and paste the URL below into your browser to setup a donation. Orbis Sentry is a registered non-profit organization in the State of Texas and has approved non-profit 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.Donation URL This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit schinaseatribe.substack.com
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  Can History Warn Us About the Future? Dr. Christian B. Keller | U.S. Army War College (Part 1 of 3) 02.05.2026 35min

  Part 1 of 3 of an in-depth conversation with Dr. Christian B. Keller, Professor of History at the U.S. Army War College, on the power of historical mindedness—using the past to better understand the present and make wiser decisions about the future.Dr. Keller explains why history is more than memorizing dates and facts. It is a discipline of asking deeper questions: How did we get here? What forces shaped today’s world? What mistakes keep repeating? The discussion explores how historical context helps explain modern political polarization, the roots of institutions like the United Nations and European Union, and the warning signs that preceded the American Civil War.This episode also examines how leaders, citizens, churches, and policymakers can use history to avoid repeating destructive patterns. If you want to better understand America’s current moment through the lens of the past, this conversation is essential listening.YouTube URL for this episode:Click here for the full Historical Mindedness playlist on YouTubeHere are some other links for Orbis Sentry related material:Click here for all of our debrief discussions for South by Southwest (SXSW). Videos will be added to this playlist as we are able to process and publish them.Orbis Sentry websiteCarl Teichrib’s substackCarl Teichrib’s book about the changing worldview landscape, titled “Game of Gods”, on AmazonThe entire youtube geopolitical playlist from GeorgeOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for Dayton DialogueOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for postings similar to this podcastFull audio podcast link on substackFull audio podcast RSS feed for podcast search enginesOrbis Sentry is a non-profit ministry that exists to equip and educate the body of Christ in the worldview changes and trends that are happening all around us. We are not monetizing through analytics or advertising, and are supported by generous donations from viewers like you. If you believe in what we are doing and would like to support our ministry, please click the link below or copy and paste the URL below into your browser to setup a donation. Orbis Sentry is a registered non-profit organization in the State of Texas and has approved non-profit 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.Donation URL This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit schinaseatribe.substack.com
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  Psychedelics, Consciousness, Mystical Experience, and Counseling an AI - SXSW Day 3 Debrief Part 2 16.04.2026 33min

  To watch this in video format, click the link below:In this second segment of our day 3 debrief, we discussed a seminar given by a materialist scientist on consciousness and psychedelics. In particular, the discussion focused on how the scientist had repudiated his materialist beliefs in favor of a re-enchantment belief system, where mystical experiences become the arbiter of truth. Then we reviewed a seminar in which a professional counselor shared how she counseled a human-AI couple - a man and his AI girlfriend. We wrap up day 3 with a discussion on the philosophy of festivals, how they are implemented, what the business ideas are behind them, and how they are having an impact.Disclaimer - In Orbis Sentry, we are not endorsing any particular agenda, political or otherwise. The purpose of these videos is to inform people as to what was talked about. In our discussions we review these ideas from a Christian perspective.Click here for all of our debrief discussions for South by Southwest (SXSW). Videos will be added to this playlist as we are able to process and publish them.Here are some other links - Click one of the links below or copy and paste the URL beside the description into your browser.Orbis Sentry websiteCarl Teichrib’s substackHere are some other links - Click one of the links below or copy and paste the URL beside the description into your browser.Carl Teichrib’s book about the changing worldview landscape, titled “Game of Gods”, on AmazonThe entire youtube geopolitical playlist from GeorgeOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for Dayton DialogueOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for postings similar to this podcastFull audio podcast link on substackFull audio podcast RSS feed for podcast search enginesOrbis Sentry is a non-profit ministry that exists to equip and educate the body of Christ in the worldview changes and trends that are happening all around us. We are not monetizing through analytics or advertising, and are supported by generous donations from viewers like you. If you believe in what we are doing and would like to support our ministry, please click the link below or copy and paste the URL below into your browser to setup a donation. Orbis Sentry is a registered non-profit organization in the State of Texas and has approved non-profit 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.Donation URL This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit schinaseatribe.substack.com
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  Humanoid Robots, Amy Webb's Convergence Projections - SXSW Day 3 Debrief Part 1 16.04.2026 28min

  To watch this in video format, click the link below:In this first segment of our day 3 debrief, we discussed the well publicized Amy Webb seminar, in which she announced a shift in her futurist analysis away from trend focus and onto convergence focus. We also had a short discussion about the ideas presented at an LGBTQ workshop, in which they outlined how they intend to use media and governmental pressure to raise the popularity of LGBTQ issues. The basis for the discussion was the popular LGBTQ themed tv series, “Heated Rivalry.” We finish with a long discussion on AI and humanoid robots, how these things are being implemented into various industries, and what it means for the future.Disclaimer - In Orbis Sentry, we are not endorsing any particular agenda, political or otherwise. The purpose of these videos is to inform people as to what was talked about. In our discussions we review these ideas from a Christian perspective.Here is the link to all of our debrief discussions for South by Southwest (SXSW). Videos will be added to this playlist as we are able to process and publish them.https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKHUzPd53o3n9NlYmkvsvH3oteHFHT3H1&si=CJvvcsZq3pgHgzxEHere is the link to the full Amy Webb seminar at SXSW 2026:Here are some other links - Click one of the links below or copy and paste the URL beside the description into your browser.Orbis Sentry websiteCarl Teichrib’s substackHere are some other links - Click one of the links below or copy and paste the URL beside the description into your browser.Carl Teichrib’s book about the changing worldview landscape, titled “Game of Gods”, on AmazonThe entire youtube geopolitical playlist from GeorgeOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for Dayton DialogueOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for postings similar to this podcastFull audio podcast link on substackFull audio podcast RSS feed for podcast search enginesOrbis Sentry is a non-profit ministry that exists to equip and educate the body of Christ in the worldview changes and trends that are happening all around us. We are not monetizing through analytics or advertising, and are supported by generous donations from viewers like you. If you believe in what we are doing and would like to support our ministry, please click the link below or copy and paste the URL below into your browser to setup a donation. Orbis Sentry is a registered non-profit organization in the State of Texas and has approved non-profit 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.Donation URL This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit schinaseatribe.substack.com
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  The War on Pause and Unstoppable Economic Effects 11.04.2026 34min

  This podcast was produced as part of the ministry of Orbis Sentry.For the video version of this podcast, click on the link below:Please note that the video contains images, many of which are AI generated for illustration, which are not included in the text below. So if you are interested in listening to this while seeing it illustrated, you might be more interested in checking out the video.April 9, 2026Who wins a war? And what will be the economic effects?by George OlsonWe have certainly seen some geopolitical theatrics over the past few weeks. After President Trump threatened to completely annihilate the country and the people of Iran, on Tuesday evening, April 7, he announced that the war was on pause. Two weeks ago, the Trump administration had sent Iran a 15 point proposal on ending the war. Because of the condition of the Iranian government and difficulty in determining who is actually making decisions for the entire nation over there, we don’t know who might have read it and considered its points. In any case, earlier this week Iran apparently sent a proposal to the USA on ending the war. Iran’s news agency released a copy of what it said was their 10 point proposal, but then the White House said that they received a different proposal. However, it was on this basis of receiving any proposal, not the one in the press and not based on the content of what the proposal said, that Trump officially “paused” the war and a tenuous ceasefire began. Annihilation is now on hold for the next two weeks to give the two sides a chance to iron out their differences and scale down the conflict.So let’s look at the 10 points of Iran’s peace proposal that was released publicly:* A guarantee of no further US attacks against Iran.* Iran maintains control of the Strait of Hormuz.* Ending the regional war on all fronts, including against Hezbollah in Lebanon.* Withdrawal of U.S. combat forces from all bases and positions in the region.* Reparations to Iran for war damages.* Acceptance of Iran’s right to nuclear enrichment.* Lifting all primary sanctions on Iran.* Lifting all secondary sanctions on Iran.* Termination of all resolutions against Iran by the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency.* Termination of all United Nations Security Council resolutions against Iran.iIf you read that carefully, it doesn’t look like an acknowledgment that the USA and Israel have won the war. It looks like Iran still has a lot of leverage, and they are demanding that the USA not only back off, but completely leave the area, and pay them war reparations. In addition, if the primary goal of the war was to completely dismantle Iran’s nuclear program, there is absolutely nothing in this proposal that indicates Iran has even budged an inch on this demand.If Iran was really a defeated power and they just wanted the American military to stop killing their soldiers and destroying their infrastructure, the proposal would look drastically different. You would be hearing them say, “Please stop, we will do what you say.” But that’s not the messaging that is coming from Iran. Instead, it is still defiant. Iran’s proposal reads like a victory proposal in which they, not the USA and Israel, are demanding the terms to end the war.The additional goal of regime change also seems to have failed, or at least it has not yet gotten started. If there was any indication of a rising civilian power in Iran actually threatening the rule of the IRGC,ii you would be hearing reports about it in all of the major news outlets. The mainstream media may not like the Trump administration, and they may skew the news to try and make him look bad, but they would not completely ignore a reality that is happening on the ground if it is actually there.The internal security apparatus of Iran apparently remains as strong as it was before the war started. The massive nationwide protests across over 100 cities in Iran back in January was so severely repressed, with tens of thousands killed by the regime, that it seems that there is no will among the population to rise up against their government. The IRGC and the Basij, who enforced the crackdown, have not fractured and remain as defiant as ever against the USA. There are no reports of military defections, which would be a key component for a revolutionary uprising to take root and succeed.So what have been the effects of the war? Here are some of the things I have observed. I am not making any judgments on this; just observing the facts.* The Iranian leadership from before the war was killed off, allowing a new crop of leaders to come to power.* The IRGC and the Basij remain in control, solidifying their grip on the entire country, and are able to solidly deter any uprising through severe repressive measures.* Iranian offensive weapons, as in missiles and drones, have been destroyed by the thousands.* We do not know how effective the destruction of production factories for the Shaheed drones and other missiles has been.* As far as we know, Iranian offensive missile capability against Israel has been significantly degraded for the time being.* We do not know what their capability will be to rebuild a missile arsenal, and we have no evidence that the material support and resupply efforts by Russia and China have been degraded.* The war was begun while an American team was involved in active negotiations for peace with an Iranian delegation. This signals to America’s enemies that American led negotiations will never be trustworthy, and could likely be considered a ruse to distract them before hostilities begin.* The enriched uranium fuel which was buried beneath rubble by bunker buster bombs last June remains unaccounted for.* The Strait of Hormuz has closed, sending oil prices significantly higher, putting stress on global trade relationships.* Sea mines that were laid in the strait are still there. Maritime insurance agencies don’t want to insure ships passing through the strait, which significantly raises the cost and reliability of shipping of any products coming out of that region.* Iran fully controls the Strait now, requiring a payment for permission to transit, whereas before the war it was free passage.* Based on various news reports, in April so far, maritime reporting agencies said that 11 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz on the 7th and the 8th, and then 7 ships on the 9th, the first day of the ceasefire. So on the first day of the ceasefire, only 7 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz. This is compared to a pre-war average of around 130 ships per day transiting the Strait.iii* Petrochemical refineries and infrastructure all through the Middle East region have been damaged and taken off line. This has had a significant effect on the many products, including oil, natural gas, LNG, helium, ammonia, fertilizers, and others.* In particular, the impact on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is as follows. Qatar’s Ras Laffan refinery was damaged, taking 20% of global LNG production off-line.* LNG is critical for Europe and South Asia’s energy needs.* Fertilizer shortages are likely to have an impact on global food supply over the next year.* On April 9 (the day I started writing this), Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, after the supposed peace proposal negotiations started, said that Israeli strikes on Lebanon would render negotiations “meaningless.”ivThose are just a few of the facts.Thanks for reading Intersections with Orbis-Sentry! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Here is what the situation looks like to me. President Trump was hoping that an attack on Iran, because of the overwhelming firepower of the US military, would quickly topple the Iranian government and cause a civilian uprising. There are 2 factors internal to Iran it seems that he didn’t consider. First, the violent suppression of protests in January which killed anywhere from 15,000 to 30,000 Iranians likely scared the remaining Iranian people so badly that they have no fight left in them. They didn’t rise up against their own government. Second, the IRGC is so deeply embedded in all aspects of Iranian social, civilian, and economic life, that the act of killing off the leaders of the government would not have the effect of causing its collapse. The IRGC has been preparing for this kind of attack for years, and that is why they embedded themselves the way they did. There is no reason now to believe that the Iranian people are going to rise up and topple the IRGC or their government, especially now that a supposed ceasefire and negotiations have begun. This seems to have been a huge systemic and strategic failure on the part of the Trump administration when they were choosing to decide whether or not to initiate the war.In addition to the above, with the re-supply lines for armaments and munitions continuing from Russiav and China,vi we can expect that Iran will be able to re-arm and make more Shaheed drones and make more missiles over time, just like they did from last June until the start of this war. They also now have complete control over the Strait of Hormuz, and all of their adversaries in the region are economically crippled due to attacks on refineries. With the price of oil staying elevated, though it is not all the way up at 120 anymore, it could go there over time (the initial spike in the price was a reactionary event). If the ceasefire holds, the price could go up slowly on account of the significant reduction in supply. If the ceasefire fails and the war restarts, price will likely spike again. Regardless, damaged infrastructure will take years to rebuild. The fundamentals are in place for a rise in energy prices until these things work their way through the market. This is likely to cause a slowdown in economic activity over the entire world. Eventually this could result in a massive fall in energy prices, but for now energy prices are set to continue higher.Remember at the beginning of the pandemic when it was in the news that the price of a barrel of oil went negative for a short bit? That was because economic activity had stopped as everyone went home. Nobody needed oil because all of the factories were shut down and nobody was driving anywhere. Any time there is an economic slowdown, one of the effects is a drop in the price of oil because of what is called “demand destruction.” Factories that couldn’t afford to purchase the energy at the higher prices ended up closing their doors. The workers in those factories end up going home, maybe going back to some provincial area in their home country, planting gardens for food, and doing what humans do in order to figure out how to survive. That is what happens in a severe economic slowdown, also known as a depression. So even though the economic effects will start out with what looks like inflation, with energy prices rising, the longer term effect will be to slow down the economy, and even bring some parts of the economy to a complete halt.Here is the way I see the economic sequence of events playing out, assuming that things play out on a massive scale (which all indications are that they will). Either a slow or rapid rise in the price of oil due to this war causes a scramble for dollars in international markets as companies look to try and keep their factories going. This causes the strength of the dollar to go up compared to other currencies, which induces more selling of US dollar denominated assets, like US stocks and US treasury bonds. The reason those get sold off is that the owners of those assets need the dollars to buy the more expensive energy to pay debt and try and keep their businesses going. Many of the sellers are foreigners, as there are a huge number of foreigners that own both US stocks and US treasury bonds.viiYou can see from this graph I pulled off the Federal Reserve’s website that around $15 trillion of US stocks are held by foreigners, which makes up somewhere around 25%-30% of the overall market.As US treasury bonds sell off, US interest rates rise, making it very difficult for the US government to continue to finance its debt, something that is deeply integrated into the functioning of the world economy. As US stocks sell off, US tax receipts fall because they are directly correlated to the value of the stock market, making the problem worse. The only way to save the treasury market at that point and prevent the system from collapsing will be if the Federal Reserve not only cuts short term interest rates, but caps long term interest rates by purchasing US treasury bonds with printed money. This is the reason why the Trump administration had been pushing for the Fed to cut interest rates late last year. They were seeing that there is likely to be a coming economic crisis which will hit us hard, and they wanted to force cuts, rather than wait until the crisis gets here, when it may be too late. If they would have cut rates at the beginning of this year, instead of worrying about inflation, it might have been enough to induce economic activity strong enough to overcome the condition we are about to face. Of course it would have been inflationary, but inflation is only a problem when it is inflation without economic growth. If there is economic growth alongside inflation, and that economic growth is stronger than the inflation, goods and services may get more expensive, but most people still have the means to sustain themselves because of the growth. By waiting to cut rates, however, we are now facing inflation without economic growth, which will eventually reverse itself into a severe deflationary environment. That is the point where recession or depression sets in.The perfect economic storm happens if the price of oil rises at such a pace that at first it causes a selloff in US treasury bonds and US stocks, and then it stays elevated long enough to induce manufacturing shutdowns all over the globe. Trade will slow down significantly as economic growth stagnates with rising energy prices. The selloff in US treasuries and US stocks will make it very difficult for the US government to get financing for its operations. Rising energy prices will also cause a rise in fertilizer prices, especially nitrogen fertilizer, a petrochemical byproduct. This is a primary ingredient for corn, which is not only a food staple, but it is also a feedstock ingredient for many of the packaged foods that we all consume. So we are also looking at potentially significant inflation in food prices in the coming months.With oil and gas prices soaring, there will be a drive to push harder into other sources of energy, such as nuclear and solar. In order to facilitate this transition, we need to produce tons more copper and other industrial metals. Yet producing these metals will be problematic. Without copper, nickel, and uranium, this transition will go only in fits and starts. Then on top of this, there is the need for data centers, which would not only facilitate economic growth, but would help businesses and consumers remain competitive. However, the ability to build out data centers will be stifled. Not because of the lack of funds, but on account of the lack of materials available to physically build the electrical infrastructure needed for the transition. We need copper, nickel, steel, aluminum, uranium, and other industrial metals.So, why don’t we just produce more of those metals, especially copper, nickel, and uranium? Just ride over the regulations that get in the way and build more production plants and dig more mines? We have the resources for those materials in the ground in North America and can also get a lot of the ore from friendly countries. Well, all 3 of these metals that are critical for building out the electric grid depend not only on burning fuel to have the energy for production, but also on sulfuric acid as a reagent in the metallurgical process. Did you expect to hear that? Where does sulfuric acid come from? It is made in acid plants from raw sulfur. Raw sulfur is shipped all over the world in bulk, because it is safer to ship raw sulfur than to make the acid and ship the acid. So where does raw sulfur come from? It is a by-product of processing what is called “sour crude” into usable fuels.So let’s talk about sulfur and its connection to global energy markets. But first, what is sour crude? There are many different grades of crude oil, and sour crude is one of the ones that most of America’s refineries are designed to process. Where does it from, being the primary source of sulfur? Primarily the Middle East, and most of it passes through the Strait of Hormuz. There are other sources, thankfully, such as Canadian oil sands, but this is being held back from export by the environmental lobby’s influence on the Canadian government. There is also sour crude sourced from both Mexico and Venezuela, but those both have serious political obstacles to getting the sour crude to US refineries. Mexico has a challenge in that a cartel controls one of the areas their oil pipelines pass through, and the cartel members have been siphoning off much of it to sell for their own profits. Mexico is working on taking out the cartel that has been stealing oil, but that will take considerable time. Venezuela will be able to eventually begin supplying large volumes of sour crude again, but that also will take time as the oil fields need to be re-developed after years of mis-management under Hugo Chavez and Nicolas Maduro’s leftist governments.So the loss of sour crude imports from the Persian Gulf means a reduction in sulfur production, leading to a reduction in sulfuric acid production, leading to a reduction in copper, nickel, and uranium production, leading to longer lead times in what is already a very delayed process to building out the US electric grid. Add onto this the current political backlash to building new datacenters in communities around the country, and things look even slower.In the meantime, China has already built out much of their electric grid, they are not stifled by an environmental lobby, and they already have significant competitors in AI to the American AI companies. If American datacenters can’t be built on account of not having a strong enough electric grid, American AI companies are going to lose the competition to China, because China’s grid is robust and growing. Then when the economic recovery finally begins to happen, at that point Chinese AI companies will have already surpassed American AI companies. The world will look to China instead of America for implementing AI processes as part of the necessary means to bring back economic growth, and China will become the new global hegemon as America fades into the background. In so doing, China will be able to export not only their economics, but their political philosophies of Maoism, Marxism, authoritarianism, and communism, along with their complete lack of ethics, all over the globe. Christian missions will come increasingly under scrutiny, as those authoritarian systems always look with suspicion on Christian activity.As far as the effects of rising oil prices on China, they will be somewhat insulated for several months on account of their huge strategic petroleum reserve. America also has a strategic petroleum reserve, but the Biden administration unnecessarily depleted it 3 years ago, and our government has only partially been able to re-fill it since then. So we don’t have the cushion that China has. Not only that, China controls rare-earths, the necessary materials to produce the magnets that our military needs for so many things, especially missiles. Since we have used up most of our stock of missile defenses in fighting Iran on the other side of the world, having pulled missile defenses out of South Korea and Japan in order to do so, China’s extra large military footprint in the Asia-Pacific region is by comparison growing even stronger and larger. It is possible that every country in the entire region could pivot to be becoming vassal states of China over the next 5 years, and forsake their relationships with the United States. This won’t happen because of sentiment; it will happen because it will be necessary for their survival. The United States will not be able to re-arm without China’s permission (i.e. sale of rare-earths to the USA), and hence the United States will not be able to defend Taiwan, the Philippines, Japan, South Korea, or any other country in that region. They will all be subject to bullying from China. After all, why would China sell rare-earths to the USA if it knew that the USA was just going to use those rare-earths to build up weapon systems to fight China?So this brings up the question, what will happen to Israel? I will have to hold onto that question for another essay, as it delves deeply into the religious ideas of many people and how those religious ideas are affecting geopolitics. The only thing I will point out here is that we have re-entered an era where religion is playing a role on the international stage in a much more prominent way once again, as it has through most of human history. The secularists of the past 80 years would say the solution is for the majority of the world to become non-religious. Of course, that is an absurd proposition and it will never happen. Human beings are religious by nature and this cannot be forced out of them, as much as Mao and the Chinese communists have tried to do for decades. Neither can it be educated out of them, as Western secularists pushing modernist ideas in schools have tried and failed to do for decades. It is far better to understand religious differences, just as we understand other areas of disciplined study, and develop frameworks for understanding each other so that we minimize conflict.Ultimately, when it comes to the war, the winner of the war is the one who dictates the terms. Even though tactically the USA has completely dominated Iran, we are very very far from a strategic victory. So far, Donald Trump has backed down on threats and indicated that he is ready to compromise on certain terms. On the other hand, Iran hasn’t backed down on hardly any of the terms, and their primary point of leverage is the Strait of Hormuz. They may end up compromising on some areas, but if they retain full control of Hormuz, when they didn’t have control of it before the war, that will indicate that regardless of the headlines, they are the strategic winners in this war.Of course eventually things are going to shift around. Iran’s neighbors will have a say if Iran tries to control the Strait of Hormuz unilaterally. They will do things like build new pipelines and infrastructure to ship out their oil that in some way is able to bypass the Strait. Also, other oil fields around the globe will be developed. Other energy sources, despite the difficulties in building them, will eventually become more established. In 5 or 10 years the Strait of Hormuz may not have nearly as much global significance as it does now. But all of those things will depend on the world figuring out how to overcome the economic difficulties caused by this war.I can’t think of any reasonable American that would be happy with an outcome of seeing Iran come out ahead at the end of this war and still being able to build nuclear weapons. Even most of Trump’s political opponents for the most part don’t want that to be the result, even though it would be a major strategic defeat for Trump, which would make them happy. But as unpleasant as that the idea of an Iran win is, reality dictates that we must consider it as one of the possible outcomes that may happen. After all, if you are like me, we don’t have an effect on policy decision makers; we are just observers. We have to prepare for what’s coming, but in general we can’t affect it except by normal democratic means, such as voting, writing your representative, and living life as a good citizen. Regardless, it does not affect my hope and my outlook on life. God is still God, and He is still a loving heavenly Father, we are still made in His image, and we still have a relationship with Him through Christ. And He is still sovereign over the affairs of nations in this world, so we have no reason to despair. We have a responsibility to do our part, and to keep the faith, but there is no reason to become despondent. The promises of God are certain and true for those who believe. So let us not lose hope, no matter what the outcome.I hope this was an encouraging message for you. Please stay tuned to our channel, and we will have more to share with you soon.Endnotes:i https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/08/world/middleeast/iran-10-point-proposal-trump-us-ceasefire.htmlii The IRGC is the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a military organization set up to protect the Islamic revolution in Iran. The Basij are a paramilitary volunteer militia that serve as the IRGC’s auxiliaries. Together they have about 220,000 soldiers. These are responsible for sowing domestic terror among the Iranians to keep the Islamic revolution in power. They are also the ones who have sought to empower and equip the Iranian terrorist proxies in the Middle East, such as the Houthis, Hamas, and Hezbollah. They are deeply embedded in all aspects of Iranian life, controlling businesses and trade in addition to their military duties. Extracting them from power would be extremely difficult.iii https://www.wsj.com/business/logistics/see-which-ships-are-slipping-through-the-strait-of-hormuz-24eb931div https://www.criticalthreats.org/analysis/iran-update-evening-special-report-april-9-2026v https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-supplies-iran-with-cyber-support-spy-imagery-hone-attacks-ukraine-says-2026-04-07/vi vii https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/BOGZ1LM263164100Q This chart shows that around $15 trillion of US stocks are held by foreigners, which makes up somewhere around 25%-30% of the overall market. If they need dollars to pay their bills, which is common, they will sell US stocks and US treasuries in order to get those dollars. At this volume, it could have a very outsized effect on all of the global markets.Thanks for reading Intersections with Orbis-Sentry! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Orbis Sentry websiteCarl Teichrib’s substackHere are some other links - Click one of the links below or copy and paste the URL beside the description into your browser.Carl Teichrib’s book about the changing worldview landscape, titled “Game of Gods”, on AmazonThe entire youtube geopolitical playlist from GeorgeOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for Dayton DialogueOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for postings similar to this podcastFull audio podcast link on substackFull audio podcast RSS feed for podcast search enginesOrbis Sentry is a non-profit ministry that exists to equip and educate the body of Christ in the worldview changes and trends that are happening all around us. We are not monetizing through analytics or advertising, and are supported by generous donations from viewers like you. If you believe in what we are doing and would like to support our ministry, please click the link below or copy and paste the URL below into your browser to setup a donation. Orbis Sentry is a registered non-profit organization in the State of Texas and has approved non-profit 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.Donation URL This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit schinaseatribe.substack.com
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  2026 SXSW Day 2 - UFO Disclosure by Steven Spielberg and the Energy Grid 03.04.2026 43min

  For the video version of this podcast, click the link below:In this debrief, we go over the interview of Steven Spielberg in which he talked about his movie making philosophy, the UFO Disclosure movie coming out, and his views on alien life. We also go into an in depth discussion on the limitations of the energy grid based on a seminar that was presented by a Google executive.Here are some other links:Carl Teichrib’s book about the changing worldview landscape, titled “Game of Gods”, on AmazonThe entire geopolitical playlist from GeorgeSome other links:Orbis Sentry websiteCarl Teichrib’s substackGeorge Olson’s substackOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for Dayton DialogueOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for postings similar to this podcastFull audio podcast link on substackFull audio podcast RSS feed for podcast search enginesOrbis Sentry is a non-profit ministry that exists to equip and educate the body of Christ in the worldview changes and trends that are happening all around us. We are not monetizing through analytics or advertising, and are supported by generous donations from viewers like you. If you believe in what we are doing and would like to support our ministry, please click the link below or copy and paste the URL below into your browser to setup a donation. Orbis Sentry is a registered non-profit organization in the State of Texas and has approved non-profit 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.Click here to donate to support our work!Thanks for reading Intersections with Orbis-Sentry! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit schinaseatribe.substack.com
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  2026 SXSW Day 2 - An AI Bot Sits In on a Panel Discussion with 2 Futurists 03.04.2026 40min

  For the video version of this podcast, click on the link below:Here are some other links:Carl Teichrib’s book about the changing worldview landscape, titled “Game of Gods”, on AmazonThe entire geopolitical playlist from GeorgeSome other links:Orbis Sentry websiteCarl Teichrib’s substackGeorge Olson’s substackOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for Dayton DialogueOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for postings similar to this podcastFull audio podcast link on substackFull audio podcast RSS feed for podcast search enginesOrbis Sentry is a non-profit ministry that exists to equip and educate the body of Christ in the worldview changes and trends that are happening all around us. We are not monetizing through analytics or advertising, and are supported by generous donations from viewers like you. If you believe in what we are doing and would like to support our ministry, please click the link below or copy and paste the URL below into your browser to setup a donation. Orbis Sentry is a registered non-profit organization in the State of Texas and has approved non-profit 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.Click here to donate to support our work!Thanks for reading Intersections with Orbis-Sentry! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit schinaseatribe.substack.com
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  2026 SXSW Day 1 - AI in Agriculture and Eco-grief 31.03.2026 33min

  For the video version of this podcast, click the link below:In this segment we discussed the implementation of AI in agriculture, based on a seminar led by a Google executive. This led to a general discussion on how AI is being implemented and its ramifications, with commentary on what we are hearing the AI executives themselves talk about.We follow up with a discussion of a seminar on “Eco-grief,” in which the presenter talked about the stress that elementary age school children are feeling on account of the condition of the environment. They are being taught at a very young age that the world is hurtling towards environmental disaster, that it is the fault of older generations, and that they are the only ones that will be able to save the planet. We discuss how this practice is borderline abusive to children, as it subjects them to fears that are far outside their control, how it is based on questionable science, and is designed to turn young people into angry activists in order to stop climate change. We also discussed the very clear spiritual overtones that were presented in this seminar and how the climate change narrative is being presented as an existential threat to the entire earth, a threat that only activist children and AI will be able to save us from.Here are some other links:Carl Teichrib’s book about the changing worldview landscape, titled “Game of Gods”, on AmazonThe entire geopolitical playlist from GeorgeSome other links:Orbis Sentry websiteCarl Teichrib’s substackGeorge Olson’s substackOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for Dayton DialogueOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for postings similar to this podcastFull audio podcast link on substackFull audio podcast RSS feed for podcast search enginesOrbis Sentry is a non-profit ministry that exists to equip and educate the body of Christ in the worldview changes and trends that are happening all around us. We are not monetizing through analytics or advertising, and are supported by generous donations from viewers like you. If you believe in what we are doing and would like to support our ministry, please click the link below or copy and paste the URL below into your browser to setup a donation. Orbis Sentry is a registered non-profit organization in the State of Texas and has approved non-profit 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.Donation to support our work!Thanks for reading Intersections with Orbis-Sentry! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit schinaseatribe.substack.com
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  2026 SXSW Day 1 - Where are Funds Coming From for AI and Technology 31.03.2026 25min

  For the video version of this podcast, click the link below:In this segment we review a seminar we attended called “Who is Funding the Future.” In our review, we talk about how AI funding is coming through multiple angles, but much is coming through non-profit foundations. The implication is that this gives the board members of those foundations a seat at the table when it comes being involved in the civic discussions of how and where to implement AI. We then also discuss an educational seminar where the presenter offered a view towards education that was more about shaping the worldview of young people rather than teaching them basic skills necessary for life, such as reading, writing, history, math, science, etc. It was a very interesting discussion.Here are some other links:Carl Teichrib’s book about the changing worldview landscape, titled “Game of Gods”, on AmazonThe entire geopolitical playlist from GeorgeSome other links:Orbis Sentry websiteCarl Teichrib’s substackGeorge Olson’s substackOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for Dayton DialogueOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for postings similar to this podcastFull audio podcast link on substackFull audio podcast RSS feed for podcast search enginesOrbis Sentry is a non-profit ministry that exists to equip and educate the body of Christ in the worldview changes and trends that are happening all around us. We are not monetizing through analytics or advertising, and are supported by generous donations from viewers like you. If you believe in what we are doing and would like to support our ministry, please click the link below or copy and paste the URL below into your browser to setup a donation. Orbis Sentry is a registered non-profit organization in the State of Texas and has approved non-profit 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.Donation to support our work!Thanks for reading Intersections with Orbis-Sentry! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit schinaseatribe.substack.com