Andrew Isker, a sixth-generation Minnesotan turned Tennesseean, shares his journey of building a Christian community to combat what he sees as an onslaught against traditional values. He discusses the alarming influence of wokeness infiltrating the church and critiques the growing paganism surrounding issues like abortion and gender identity. Isker reflects on how left-wing ideologies are driving Christians from their homes and underscores the importance of establishing supportive communities rooted in faith and freedom.
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Leaving Minnesota
Andrew Isker, a sixth-generation resident of Waseca, Minnesota, left after the 2022 election.
The newly empowered Democratic governor passed bills allowing abortion up to birth and trans rights, threatening Isker's family.
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New Paganism
Secular states have replaced Christianity with a new, dark, pagan religion.
This manifests as abortion, transgenderism, and other practices.
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Societal Worship
Societies will inevitably worship something, whether it's a positive or negative force.
The current societal worship of things like abortion and transgenderism suggests worship of a demonic force.
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Andrew Isker is the sixth generation in his family to live in the same Minnesota town. But when the state declared war on Christians, he fled to Tennessee, where he’s helping to build a new and real community based on faith and freedom.
(00:00) Why Isker Is Building a New Christian Refuge
(08:42) The Real Reason Left-Wing Cities Collapse
(12:19) The Pagan Religious Movement of Abortion and Transgenderism
(23:02) Wokeness Infiltrating the Church
(29:25) Atheist Morality
(36:00) Tim Walz Is Driving Christians Out of Minnesota