For a couple of generations, the Western World has enjoyed unparalleled prosperity. Now we are seeing it fading. With groceries up 30 percent, rent doubling, home ownership out of reach, and cars costing more than houses used to, people are asking what happened. Satan is ready with lots of answers —all based on lies.

But a few thought leaders are beginning to ask the right questions, rediscovering that prosperity comes from God’s blessing when we do it God’s way. On the other hand, disobedience breeds chaos.

Wesley Huff Points to a Spiritual Shift

One of the key voices in this revival is Wesley Huff, a Canadian academic and Christian apologist. On The Joe Rogan Experience, Huff argued that God is working “behind the scenes” to guide influential figures toward Christianity. From Ayaan Hirsi Ali to Joe Rogan himself, Huff sees a growing wave of public figures rediscovering faith in a search for meaning and moral clarity.

Ayaan Hirsi Ali Boldly Converts

Ayaan Hirsi Ali was once a Muslim, a fierce critic of religion and an outspoken atheist. Then she stunned the world in 2024 by publicly embracing Christianity. Her decision highlights a growing trend of former skeptics turning to faith, drawn by the profound wisdom and moral strength of Christian doctrine. When discussing what drew her to Christianity, she pointed to the intellectual freedom and morality inherent within the Christian faith. “To me, this freedom of conscience and speech is perhaps the greatest benefit of Western civilization....”

Russell Brand Transformed by Faith

Russell Brand, the former hedonist turned spiritual seeker, has undergone a striking transformation. Once known for his wild lifestyle and criticism of societal norms, Brand now speaks openly about his devotion to Jesus Christ. He uses his platform to share his faith, showing how Christianity can radically reshape lives and perspectives, no matter how far gone someone may seem. “I am not in the business of Russell Brand anymore,” Brand stated in a recent interview. “I am in the business of service. [I] serve Jesus Christ. And it’s such a powerful idea that I’m held alive by it.”

Jordan Peterson Marvels Over the Bible

Jordan Peterson, the Canadian psychologist and intellectual, has become another major voice in this Christian thought revival. Peterson’s discussions on the Bible—particularly on The Joe Rogan Experience—have sparked widespread interest.

Peterson argues that the Bible offers deep moral and psychological insights essential for understanding human nature. He also highlights its relevance in today’s world, stating that we cannot hope for a beneficial society without it.

Joe Rogan’s Surprising Spiritual Journey

Even Joe Rogan, once a vocal skeptic of religion, has opened up to the idea of faith. His Joe Rogan Experience podcast, a global platform, has become a space for deep discussions about religion and spirituality. Rogan’s growing openness to Christianity—once unthinkable—signals a shift in the wider cultural conversation that is part of a profound movement.

The Moral Foundation Society Needs

Influencers like Peterson, Rogan, and Ali are all discovering the reality that Christianity provides the answers to life’s deepest questions. But there is one biblical concept that is not being talked much about —judgment. These people are not yet connecting God’s direct promise that He would bring judgment. He promised to mess with the weather, spoil their crops, unleash wars and pandemics. When sin blossoms, everyone begins to hurt. God’s only choice is to tighten down on man’s freedom and standard of living.

When God called Jack Chick to the publication ministry, Jack saw the need for emphasizing God’s judgment. An era of easy-believism was emerging in the church and needed the counterbalance of literature pointing out the results of a lukewarm Christianity. A great danger today is that people who are interested in the Bible will simply take it as therapeutic and fail to see the danger of God’s judgment against sin.

That emphasis on judgment has been consistent through 60 years of publication and is needed even more today. Revival will not come without repentance. But repentance will not come without an awe of God’s wrath against sin that is so damaging to mankind.

The gospel tract, This Was Your Life, has been the flagship of Chick tracts all these years. It provides a good balance between the benefits of obedience and the awful consequences of judgment. If we are to have revival, that is the message that must be broadly presented as the Western World gropes for truth and healing. Chick Publications has been called to spread that message —with your help. And the sudden explosion of influencers (like Rogan and the others) creates a tremendous opportunity . . . a new generation will be more willing to accept a Gospel tract and consider its message.