WHY Do We Have Troops in SYRIA?! | 12/15/25

Steve and the crew react to congressman Chip Roy's proposed Pause Act, which would act as an immigration moratorium, and why the country so desperately needs it. Then, author and professor Allen Guelzo joins the program to discuss his book, "The Golden Thread: A History of the Western Tradition." In Hour Two, Idolatry or Not reacts to an advertisement for a new AI company that went viral recently. Finally, Aaron and Todd discuss the tragic passing of acclaimed director Rob Reiner, and the various responses it's prompted. TODAY'S SPONSORS: PREBORN: https://give.preborn.com/preborn/media-partner?sc=IABSD0123RA PATRIOT MOBILE: https://patriotmobile.com/STEVE or call 972-PATRIOT for your FREE MONTH of service BEAM: https://shopbeam.com/products/sleep-powder?discount=steve&variant=40436356710455&selling_plan=787415095&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=sponsorship&utm_campaign=steve and use code STEVE at checkout TRUST & WILL: Protect what matters most in minutes at https://trustandwill.com/?utm_source=arm&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q32023&utm_content=deace and get 10% off plus free shipping THE SPRINT TO THE FINISH: find on Amazon or https://www.douglasfcobb.com/sprint-to-the-finish CENTER FOR ACADEMIC FAITHFULNESS AND FLOURISHING: https://www.christiancollegeguide.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve and the crew react to the news over the weekend that two U.S. service members were killed in an ambush in Syria and ask an obvious question: Why are we there? Then Bob Vander Plaats from the Family Leader joins the program for the final time in 2025 and previews what he expects to see in the new year. In Hour Two, Steve catches up on a mountain of listener feedback. TODAY'S SPONSORS: FIRST CUP COFFEE: https://firstcup.com/ use code DEACE RELIEF FACTOR: VISIT https://www.relieffactor.com/ OR CALL 800-4-RELIEF JASE MEDICAL: https://jasemedical.com/ and enter code “DEACE” at checkout for a discount on your order PREBORN: https://give.preborn.com/preborn/media-partner?sc=IABSD0123RA BIRCH GOLD: Text STEVE to 989898 KEKSI: https://www.keksi.com/ use promo code DEACE15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve, Todd, and Aaron are joined by BlazeTV personality Keith Malinak for the Deace Group to discuss whether they believe Republicans in Congress are actively undermining President Trump's agenda. Then the panel tries to figure out what's behind phenomena like Candace Owens on the American Right. In Hour Two, it's another round of Feedback Friday. TODAY'S SPONSORS: JASE MEDICAL: https://jasemedical.com/ and enter code “DEACE” at checkout for a discount on your order PREBORN: https://give.preborn.com/preborn/media-partner?sc=IABSD0123RA PATRIOT MOBILE: https://patriotmobile.com/STEVE or call 972-PATRIOT for your FREE MONTH of service TRUST & WILL: Protect what matters most in minutes at https://trustandwill.com/?utm_source=arm&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q32023&utm_content=deace and get 10% off plus free shipping MASA CHIPS: https://www.masachips.com/pages/deace use promo code DEACE CHIRP: https://gochirp.com/pages/steve-deace use promo code STEVE AMERICAN GIANT: https://www.american-giant.com/ use offer code THEBLAZE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve discusses Erika Kirk's smackdown of baseless conspiracy theories and their peddlers regarding the circumstances of her husband's murder and how this era on the American Right has been incredibly disappointing. Then author Douglas Cobb joins the show to talk about his book "The Sprint to the Finish." In Hour Two, the team has another discussion about UFOs and UAPs, joined by Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.). Rep. Burchett discusses his appearance in the hit documentary "The Age of Disclosure" and what he has seen and heard on the topic. TODAY'S SPONSORS: RELIEF FACTOR: VISIT https://www.relieffactor.com/ OR CALL 800-4-RELIEF PREBORN: https://give.preborn.com/preborn/media-partner?sc=IABSD0123RA REAL ESTATE AGENTS I TRUST: https://realestateagentsitrust.com/ KEKSI: https://www.keksi.com/ use promo code DEACE15 THE SPRINT TO THE FINISH: find on Amazon or https://www.douglasfcobb.com/sprint-to-the-finish CENTER FOR ACADEMIC FAITHFULNESS AND FLOURISHING: https://www.christiancollegeguide.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve reacts to President Trump's midterm campaign stop in Pennsylvania and says the task before him is massive. Then, the team plays a game of Buy, Sell, or Hold on a number of topics. Finally, Daniel Horowitz joins the show for his weekly message of woe and lamentation. TODAY'S SPONSORS: FIRST CUP COFFEE: https://firstcup.com/ use code DEACE JASE MEDICAL: https://jasemedical.com/ and enter code “DEACE” at checkout for a discount on your order PATRIOT MOBILE: https://patriotmobile.com/STEVE or call 972-PATRIOT for your FREE MONTH of service PREBORN: https://give.preborn.com/preborn/media-partner?sc=IABSD0123RA SMARTCREDIT: https://join.smartcredit.com/steve/?pid=16047&sid=podcast&aid=steve&cid=adcology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve says Trump's messaging on military involvement with Europe is right on the money and all the more reason to say goodbye to the Ukrainian morass. Then Cygnal pollster Brent Buchanan joins the show to discuss his new book, "America's Emotional Divide." In Hour Two, Fake News or Not reacts to a clip from a commentator on his plan to inspire young men. Pop Culture Tuesday delves into the ongoing drama between Netflix, Paramount, and Warner Bros. TODAY'S SPONSORS: RELIEF FACTOR: VISIT https://www.relieffactor.com/ OR CALL 800-4-RELIEF PREBORN: https://give.preborn.com/preborn/media-partner?sc=IABSD0123RA JASE MEDICAL: https://jasemedical.com/ and enter code “DEACE” at checkout for a discount on your order KEKSI: https://www.keksi.com/ use promo code DEACE15 CENTER FOR ACADEMIC FAITHFULNESS AND FLOURISHING: https://www.christiancollegeguide.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve reacts to an avalanche of weekend news and says we should stop pardoning some Democrats and arrest others. Then, Bob Vander Plaats from the Family Leader joins the show to discuss his recent trip to Washington, D.C. Iowa gubernatorial candidate Adam Steen joins the program to discuss his trip to Mar-a-Lago and what he saw from TPUSA. Finally, attorney Davis Younts and his client Brigadier General Christopher Sage join to discuss why Sage's career could be in jeopardy over his refusal of the COVID jab. TODAY'S SPONSORS: CONDUIT CLOTHING COMPANY: https://conduitclothing.com/ KEKSI: https://www.keksi.com/ use promo code DEACE15 CHIRP: https://gochirp.com/pages/steve-deace use promo code STEVE RAYCON: https://rayconglobal.com/pages/steve?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=steve&nb_platform=partner-lp&nb_ppid=podcast&nb_cpid=steve BIRCH GOLD: Text STEVE to 989898 REAL ESTATE AGENTS I TRUST: https://realestateagentsitrust.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve and the crew are joined by Blaze News managing editor Rob Eno for the Deace Group roundtable. The panel discusses the imminent need for a long-term immigration moratorium. Then, the panel talks about whether Republicans have found a message heading into next year's midterm elections. In Hour Two, it's another edition of Feedback Friday. TODAY'S SPONSORS: PATRIOT MOBILE: https://patriotmobile.com/STEVE or call 972-PATRIOT for your FREE MONTH of service SELECT QUOTE: https://life.selectquote.com/termlife?sCode=HATQ MASA CHIPS: https://www.masachips.com/pages/deace use promo code DEACE CHIRP: https://gochirp.com/pages/steve-deace use promo code STEVE CONDUIT CLOTHING COMPANY: https://conduitclothing.com/ KEKSI: https://www.keksi.com/ use promo code DEACE15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve says it's time for the demonic lies and innuendo posited by Candace Owens to stop and says her latest claims about TPUSA are way beyond the pale. Then, David Cunningham, director of "Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas," joins the program to discuss how in the world he made a program for network TV that accurately depicts the Nativity and features one of the biggest stars in Hollywood stating he believes in the Resurrection. In Hour Two, Theology Thursday continues in Romans 12. TODAY'S SPONSORS: RELIEF FACTOR: VISIT https://www.relieffactor.com/ OR CALL 800-4-RELIEF JASE MEDICAL: https://jasemedical.com/ and enter code “DEACE” at checkout for a discount on your order PREBORN: https://give.preborn.com/preborn/media-partner?sc=IABSD0123RA REAL ESTATE AGENTS I TRUST: https://realestateagentsitrust.com/ CHIRP: https://gochirp.com/pages/steve-deace use promo code STEVE AMERICAN GIANT: https://www.american-giant.com/ use offer code THEBLAZE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve and the crew discuss the results of the special election in Tennessee's 7th congressional district and whether there are any lessons to be learned. Steve also discusses some inside baseball in Congress that could spell trouble for House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.). In Hour Two, the team plays a game of Buy, Sell, or Hold on a plethora of topics. TODAY'S SPONSORS: PREBORN: https://give.preborn.com/preborn/media-partner?sc=IABSD0123RA MIRACLE MADE SHEETS: https://try.miraclebrand.co/sheets/ksp-v15?utm_source=Podcast_deace&utm_medium=Podcasting&utm_campaign=deace&color=stone KEKSI: https://www.keksi.com/ use promo code DEACE15 CHIRP: https://gochirp.com/pages/steve-deace use promo code STEVE COVEPURE: https://covepure.com/?ref=151 and get up to $200 off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices