Key Takeaways:
• Why Pastor Jack Hibbs’ prayer before Congress triggered national backlash
• The real reason pastors avoid Israel, elections, and cultural truth
• How churches can legally engage and why many refuse
• What the Bible says about silent shepherds
• Why America’s future will be decided in the church, not Washington
America didn’t drift to our current problems by accident.
And the church didn’t become silent overnight.
Shelly and I talked to Pastor Jack Hibbs who explained exactly what’s happening and why pastors now face a defining moment.
It began with a prayer.
Invited by House Speaker Mike Johnson, Pastor Hibbs opened the 118th Congress in prayer.
He prayed in Jesus’ name.
And that alone triggered outrage.
Twenty-six members of Congress issued a formal condemnation.
Not because the prayer was hateful.
Not because it was political.
But because it was biblical.
That moment exposed something much bigger.
It exposed the fact today’s real crisis isn’t politics. It’s pastoral silence.
Pastor Hibbs explains that many churches avoid speaking about:
• Israel
• Elections
• Cultural collapse
• Biblical prophecy
Not because Scripture is unclear.
But because fear has replaced courage.
Some pastors claim they’re “just preaching the gospel.”
But as Hibbs bluntly states, evangelism is only the beginning.
Jesus commanded disciple-making.
And discipleship includes truth even when it’s uncomfortable.
Scripture is clear.
When watchmen fail to warn the people, God holds them accountable.
Silence is not neutral.
It’s a decision.
And it carries consequences.
Pastor Hibbs also reveals how churches legally used ballot collection to protect election integrity and how that effort helped shift the balance of power in Congress and local elections.
No laws broken.
No shortcuts taken.
Just believers engaging faithfully and lawfully.
It worked.
And it terrified the establishment.
Pastor Hibbs delivers a sobering truth:
America’s future will not be decided first in Congress.
Or the courts.
Or the White House.
It will be decided in the church.
That’s why this conversation matters.
And why you should hear it — or watch it — now.
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Because silence is no longer an option.
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FAQs:
Is it legal for churches to engage on elections?
Yes and Pastor Hibbs explains how, clearly and carefully.
Who should listen to this episode?
Pastors, church leaders, ministry teams, and believers who care about truth.
Why re-release this now?
Because events since its recording have only proven Pastor Hibbs right.
About Craig Huey:
Craig Huey is a Christian, political commentator, and marketing expert. He publishes The Huey Alert and hosts the Huey Alert Podcast with his wife Shelly. Together, they stand at the intersection of faith, politics, and culture, helping Christians understand the issues shaping America today.