‘We Watched Spiritual Warfare Play Out’: Deace Warns of Political, Cultural, and Theological Collapse
Prominent BlazeTV commentator Steve Deace issued a stark warning this week, claiming America is no longer facing merely political or ideological battles, but open spiritual warfare. In a compelling Facebook Watch discussion and an interview with Faithwire, Deace declared that the growing chaos seen across American culture, politics, and even the church is rooted in a deeper theological crisis.
“We watched spiritual warfare play out right in front of us,” Deace said, referencing what he believes to be divine intervention and demonic influence at work during recent national events. He pointed specifically to what he described as the breakdown of truth, the embrace of deception, and widespread apathy among church leaders as indicators of a much greater problem.
Deace, who played a key role in supporting conservative candidates like Ron DeSantis before backing Donald Trump, did not hold back in naming what he sees as the primary threat: a culture that has rejected God. “We are not suffering from a lack of strategy,” Deace said. “We are suffering from a lack of repentance.”
In his comments, Deace challenged the political right, urging believers not to idolize politicians but to instead refocus on spiritual truth. He argued that many conservative Christians have been more loyal to political branding than to biblical foundations. “Too many people have become disciples of political figures instead of Christ,” he said.
The Christian broadcaster warned that this drift from biblical fidelity has left America vulnerable not only to moral decay, but also to the judgment of God. “You can’t expect to live in rebellion to the Creator and still be blessed by the Creator,” he asserted. According to Deace, the dysfunction witnessed in government, education, and even religious institutions is evidence that judgment has already begun.
Conservative voices have increasingly pointed to spiritual explanations behind America’s turmoil, but Deace’s candid remarks resonated with a growing number of Christians who feel disillusioned by both political parties and disconnected from church leadership that often refuses to speak plainly about cultural sins. “This isn’t about the right versus the left anymore,” Deace said. “This is about truth versus lies.”
Throughout the Facebook Watch discussion, Deace referenced the book of Romans, particularly chapter one, which describes what happens when a society suppresses truth and embraces depravity. “We have been handed over,” Deace warned, echoing Paul’s language. He described this “handing over” as a nation being given what it wants in its rebellion—a society that can no longer distinguish between good and evil.
Deace’s remarks come as many Christian conservatives express frustration with the silence of mainstream churches on moral issues such as abortion, gender ideology, and the redefining of family structures. Rather than confronting evil, Deace contends that many pastors have retreated into seeker-friendly sermons that fail to equip congregations for the cultural battles ahead.
According to Deace, what’s required now is not political maneuvering but spiritual revival. “We are not going to vote our way out of this,” he declared. “We need reformation. We need repentance. We need revival.” He urged believers to prepare for difficult days, suggesting that resistance to the current cultural tide will come at a cost.
The Iowa-based commentator also took aim at what he described as “false theology” gaining traction among so-called Christian influencers. He pointed out that many now embrace doctrines that contradict biblical truth in the name of tolerance or progress. This theological compromise, he argued, is just as dangerous as political corruption. “You’re seeing a generation raised on a Christianity that is not Christian,” Deace stated.
These warnings have struck a chord with conservatives who believe the American church has softened its witness and abandoned its responsibility to confront sin. Deace’s commentary affirms the growing perception that Christians must engage both spiritually and practically—rooted in truth, not popularity or convenience.
His call for reformation echoes historical moments where the church stood firm in the face of cultural apostasy. Drawing parallels to the Protestant Reformation, Deace encouraged believers to take their stand now, lest the window of opportunity close completely. “You can’t fake it anymore,” he said. “The lines are being drawn.”
The timing of Deace’s message coincides with what many perceive to be escalating attacks on religious freedom and conservative values under the Biden administration. From government overreach to moral confusion in public schools, Christian families and churches have expressed concern that the nation is spiraling into lawlessness.
Deace’s perspective aligns with that concern, but he insisted that no politician can serve as a substitute for repentance and truth. “Our hope is not in any man—it is in the Lord,” he said. Still, he remains vocal in the fight to restore sanity and virtue in public discourse, encouraging Christians to not only pray, but also act.
From the political stage to the pulpit, Deace’s message is unambiguous: a spiritual battle is underway, and the stakes are eternal. His bold rhetoric has inspired renewed calls among conservative Christians to reclaim biblical authority and reject compromise at every level—whether in the White House, the church, or their own homes.
As Deace put it plainly, “You’re either going to be part of the reformation or part of the rubble.” His message leaves no room for neutrality—and for many, that’s precisely what this moment demands.