
Steve Deace Show WHY Do We Have Troops in SYRIA?! | 12/15/25
Dec 15, 2025
Bob Vander Plaats, a conservative activist and leader of the Family Leader ministry, joins to reflect on the political landscape of 2025. He emphasizes the urgency for activism within church and community to foster a spiritual revival. The discussion also covers the controversial U.S. troop presence in Syria, especially following recent casualties, raising questions about military engagements after 9/11. Vander Plaats highlights the importance of bold leadership in state races and outlines strategies to energize the voter base.
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Bribe For Stability, Not Cultural Import
- Steve Deace supports normalizing economic ties with Middle Eastern countries to reduce conflict incentives.
- He warns against enriching them while importing their worldview into the U.S.
Go All In To Win
- Bob Vander Plaats urges conservatives to go "All In to Win" and stop playing politics as usual.
- He advises focusing resources on the church, family, and government intersection to win long-term.
Train Like An Athlete For The Cause
- Bob Vander Plaats tells activists to prioritize and train like athletes pursuing an eternal prize.
- He urges conservatives to stop being distracted and to steward influence in church, family, and government.











