Podcast Summary: Christ in Prophecy – "The Avatar with Jonathan Cahn"
Host: Tim (The Truth Will Set You Free)
Guest: Jonathan Cahn
Date: March 25, 2026
Main Theme: Exploring "The Avatar" – The Return of Pagan Powers, Spiritual Warfare, and America’s Prophetic Moment

Episode Overview

In this powerful episode, host Tim interviews renowned Messianic Rabbi and author Jonathan Cahn about his latest book, The Avatar. The conversation delves into how ancient pagan "gods" (understood biblically as principalities and demonic powers) are resurging in modern culture—particularly in America—and how these spiritual forces influence world events, leaders, and prophetic history. Cahn offers detailed biblical, historical, and personal insights regarding manifestations of spiritual warfare, the identity and significance of "avatars," America’s spiritual state, and the signs of Christ’s return.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Premise and Purpose of "The Avatar"

• Explosive Content: Cahn describes The Avatar as his "most explosive book," exposing the spiritual forces behind global and national events (01:06).
  • Quote: "It's really pulling away the veil, but also where we are prophetically, what's the moment we're at right now and what do we need to know for the future?" (Jonathan Cahn, 01:06)
• Moves beyond his previous work (The Return of the Gods) to connect ancient principalities with modern leaders, governments, and pivotal events, including the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.

2. Modern America & The Pagan Invasion

• False gods re-emerging: Once regarded as stories from foreign lands, these pagan entities are now manifesting in the West, especially America (02:12).
• Personal Encounter in India: Cahn recounts intense spiritual warfare in India—30,000 gods worshipped—culminating in a "mass exorcism" triggered by the shofar and 70,000 coming to Jesus (02:35 – 05:09).
  • Quote: "It was like a wave comes back at us. I could only say...imagine being at an exorcism, but multiply it by thousands..." (Jonathan Cahn, 03:54)

3. Manifestations in Global Culture

• Olympics and Blasphemy: Opening ceremony featured a mock Last Supper, with Dionysus (pagan god) placed where Jesus would be—a prophetic reversal of the Gospel’s triumph over paganism (05:32 – 09:11).
  • Quote: "It was probably the greatest act of blasphemy, the most widespread act of blasphemy ever..." (Jonathan Cahn, 06:22)
  • Nietzsche’s fascination with Dionysus and his influence on Hitler is cited as a historical parallel.

4. The Concept of "Avatar" in Biblical and Modern Terms

• Definition & Spiritual Significance: "Avatar" (from Indian tradition) refers to a person channeling or embodying a deity or spirit; biblical parallel in "possession" and principalities ruling through rulers (09:52).
• Kamala Harris as Case Study:
  • Her background and even her name connect to the Hindu goddess Kamala—her birthdate coinciding with the festival of the goddess; family merges her image with the goddesses in artwork (09:52 – 14:19).
  • Quote: "If she had won, we would be ruled by one whose name is Goddess. One nation under goddess..." (Jonathan Cahn, 13:51)

5. Presidential "Avatars": Prophetic Parallels

• Kamala Harris ("The Goddess"): Known for her "laughing" associated with the Hindu goddess's traits, paired with Joe Biden as "the sleeping god Vishnu" (15:01).
• Donald Trump ("The Trumpet"):
  • Born on the biblical Sabbath with a Torah reading about God raising a Trump (trumpet) to drive out the enemy, paralleled in the timing and details of his presidency and even the assassination attempt (15:01 – 18:28).
  • Quote: "All over the world they are saying [in the Torah reading] the coming forth of the Trump, and the Trump comes forth..." (Jonathan Cahn, 15:54)
  • Intricately describes how the biblical anointing ritual—with blood on the right ear, hand, and foot—mirrored the wounds Trump received during the assassination attempt, culminating in his nomination acceptance on the biblical seventh day.

6. America’s Spiritual Condition: Window of Destiny

• America at a Crossroads: America is in a "Jehu window"—a brief, God-given chance to return to Him. Without revival, a resumed and intensified fall from God awaits (18:37 – 20:09).
  • Quote: "If we don't have revival, the only thing that can save America is revival." (Jonathan Cahn, 19:38)
• Emphasizes that changing government is not enough; only revival—a true turning to God—will stem the spiritual decline.

7. The End Times, Israel, and the Church

• Jacob's Trouble/The Great Tribulation: The final period before Messiah’s coming involves intense tribulation for Israel, fulfillment of Daniel and Revelation prophecies, and ends when Israel collectively cries out for Jesus (21:17 – 23:17).
  • Quote: "This is the final period for Israel and ultimately the world before Messiah comes..." (Jonathan Cahn, 21:41)
• Christians’ Role Toward Israel: Stand with, pray for, and bless Israel and the Jewish people. Use Ruth’s example—share the blessings of the Redeemer (24:07 – 25:46).
  • Quote: "You love Jesus, you can't love the King of the Jews and not love the Jews of the King." (Jonathan Cahn, 25:37)

8. Signs of the Season of Christ’s Return

• Jewish Revival as Prophetic Sign: A record number of Jewish people are coming to faith in Yeshua since 1967 (the regaining of Jerusalem)—a vital sign of the Messiah’s imminent return (26:47).
  • Quote: "...He said he's not coming back again until his own people come back to him." (Jonathan Cahn, 27:44)

Notable Quotes & Moments with Timestamps

• "I've never seen that—the power of God and the power of the enemy at war as I did when I went to India." (Jonathan Cahn, 03:18)
• "We're watching really, a paganization of America, because these are ancient entities and they're at work." (Jonathan Cahn, 06:01)
• "The laughing goddess...laughs at the wrong times. Laughs when she's bringing destruction." (Jonathan Cahn, 15:04)
• "If you don't have revival, the only thing that can save America is revival." (Jonathan Cahn, 19:38)
• "This is the time...the least we can do is stand up for Israel, stand up for the Jewish people because of Jesus." (Jonathan Cahn, 25:18)

Important Timestamps for Key Segments

• [01:06] – The premise of "The Avatar" and its prophetic urgency.
• [02:35] – Spiritual warfare and exorcism experience in India.
• [05:32] – Olympic blasphemy: Dionysus replaces Jesus.
• [09:52] – The true spiritual meaning of "avatars."
• [13:51] – Kamala Harris as "avatar" of the goddess.
• [15:01] – Prophetic parallel in the births and destinies of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
• [18:58] – America’s window for spiritual revival.
• [21:17] – The Tribulation and God’s prophetic plan for Israel.
• [24:07] – Christian responsibility toward Israel.
• [26:47] – Messianic revival among the Jewish people as a sign of Christ’s return.

Closing Thoughts

Tim and Jonathan Cahn finish with a mutual encouragement for believers to heed the signs of the times, stand for truth, intercede for America’s future, and express practical love for Israel and the Jewish people. The episode underscores the urgency of revival and spiritual discernment as pagan influences resurge—while reigning in the hope of Christ’s imminent return.

For more:
Jonathan Cahn’s The Avatar is available at major bookstores and online.
Listeners are encouraged to use the book as a tool to awaken and prepare others.

"You can't love the King of the Jews and not love the Jews of the King." (Jonathan Cahn, 25:37)