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Can You Destroy Theology With Missiles? - Ep. 958 - August 10, 2026
Can missiles defeat a nation whose military strategy is driven by end-times theology? In Episode 958 of The Smith and Rowland Show, Jeff Rowland and Alan Smith examine Iran's belief in the coming Mahdi and what that belief may mean for the conflict with the United States and Israel.
The discussion focuses on the connection between theology, military decisions, and national strategy. If Iranian leaders view chaos, suffering, and escalating conflict as signs that prophecy is unfolding, conventional deterrence may not produce the results many expect. Military losses and economic pressure could…
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