Prophecy Watchers Podcast
Episode: The False Prophet and the Rise of Global Control
Date: January 6, 2026
Host: Mondo Gonzales, Gary Stearman
Guest: J.B. Hixson
Main Theme: Exploring the biblical and prophetic significance of the False Prophet, focusing on global control, technology, and spiritual deception in the end times.
Episode Overview
This episode dives into the biblical figure known as the False Prophet, especially in light of recent world events and technological advancements. J.B. Hixson joins hosts Mondo Gonzales and Gary Stearman to discuss his new book, Spirit of the False Prophet: The Rise of the Global Technocracy, examining prophetic scripture, the role of technology (especially AI and digital currency), practical faith responses, and what believers can do to prepare for coming global shifts.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
Who is the False Prophet?
- Scriptural Identity: The False Prophet, introduced in Revelation 13, operates as the Antichrist’s chief enforcer, driving both global religious deception and economic control.
- Traditional Associations: Hosts note the longstanding speculation about connections between the Pope/Vatican and the prophetic role of the False Prophet (01:14).
- J.B. Hixson’s Perspective:
"Just as there is a spirit of the Antichrist and many Antichrists leading up to the one revelation of the Antichrist, there are also many false prophets. But there's one future False Prophet... that's going to work at the behest of the Antichrist." – J.B. Hixson (02:32)
The False Prophet’s Role in End-Time Events
- Global Technocracy:
- The False Prophet orchestrates global control systems, particularly economic and religious, leveraging advances in technology and AI.
- Cites the ongoing work of Patrick Wood on technocracy (03:34).
- Miraculous Deception:
- Miracles performed by the False Prophet can be either supernatural or technologically enabled, reminiscent of the magicians in Pharaoh's court (05:28).
- Infrastructure Is Ready:
- "The Bible doesn't say that the Antichrist and False Prophet create and unfold and implement the beast system after the Rapture, they just take the helm of it. The infrastructure...has to largely already be there." – J.B. Hixson (06:11)
Historic and Contemporary “Second-in-Commands”
- Examines historical “henchmen” and modern figures who fit the “chief enabler” mold, including Yuval Noah Harari as a contemporary example connected to Klaus Schwab and the World Economic Forum (07:55).
"He checks a lot of the boxes as the kind of person who, who will be the false prophet. Not that Klaus Schwab is the Antichrist, but you know, he fits a lot of the characteristics..." – J.B. Hixson (07:55)
Technology & AI: Tools of the Coming Control System
- Not Inherently Evil:
- Hosts stress technology is a tool—it can be used for good or evil, depending on who's wielding it (12:11).
- Acceleration of AI:
- "It plays right into the hands of the Luciferians... They want to have an artificial way to be omnipotent, omnipresent, omniscient. AI helps them along that goal." – J.B. Hixson (13:01)
- AI's rollout has been swift, moving from novelty to near-ubiquity (14:14).
- Church Deception:
- AI’s infiltration into the church, such as “AI Jesus” apps, further nurtures apostasy and false teaching (15:59).
"There's AI Jesus out there...he's saying things diabolically opposed to what Jesus Himself said. But that doesn't matter. They think he's the real Jesus." – J.B. Hixson (15:59)
- AI and Control:
- Systems like YouTube use AI-based algorithms for censorship—foreshadowing tools the Antichrist could use to suppress truth and the gospel (15:02, 15:59).
- Social credit, digital IDs, tokenized money: means by which economic and social freedoms will be monitored and controlled (19:13).
Digital Currency and the Mark of the Beast
- Digital Money’s Role:
- Digital currency is already a reality in some regions, with global integration coming closer (21:58).
- Christmas lights analogy: national systems, once connected, will run through one source—fulfilling prophecy of a centralized, global economy.
- Crisis as Catalyst:
"Some type of global crisis...is going to cause the world to fall to its knees and then these globalists are going to come in with the solution... one world currency." – J.B. Hixson (22:44)
- Potential Role of The Rapture:
- The sudden, global chaos of the Rapture could provide pretext for rapid worldwide economic restructuring (23:17).
Preparing for the Days Ahead: "Escaping the Prison Planet"
- Balanced Preparedness:
- Christians shouldn’t veer into fear-driven extremes (total withdrawal or total complacency).
- Biblical wisdom calls for “practical preparedness while living on mission” (25:59).
"We have a job to do. We're here for a reason. Until the Lord comes, we ought to be living every day for the glory of the Lord, making a difference... But at the same time, you can't ignore the fact the Bible says to prepare." – J.B. Hixson (26:19)
- Correcting Romans 13:
- Hixson addresses misconceptions about Romans 13, arguing Christians are not compelled to blindly comply with all governmental demands, especially in times of increasing tyranny (26:51).
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- On Scriptural Readiness:
"We don't want to make the same mistake the first century, unbelieving Jewish audience did. We want to be aware. There's an urgency to the hour." – J.B. Hixson (20:47)
- On Technology as a Two-Edged Sword:
“Satan can take what God means for good and turn it into an evil use. It’s not about AI in and of itself, it’s about who’s using it and for what ends.” – J.B. Hixson (13:01)
- On Economic Control:
"They want to control what you can buy and sell...How in the world can the Antichrist actually stop you from making a transaction?...Enter global digital ID, global digital currency, the whole CBDC thing." – J.B. Hixson (19:13)
- On AI-based Deception in the Church:
"There's AI Jesus out there...he's saying things diabolically opposed to what Jesus himself said. But that doesn't matter. They think he's the real Jesus." – J.B. Hixson (15:59)
- On Preparedness and Faith:
"It's not time for fear, but it's time for faith and to trust." – Mondo Gonzales (27:39)
Timestamps for Important Segments
- Association of Pope/Vatican with False Prophet: 01:14–02:01
- Defining the Spirit and Role of the False Prophet: 02:31–04:17
- Historical Second-in-Commands and Current Candidates: 05:28–09:12
- Technocracy and Technology’s Role: 12:11–14:19
- AI in Contemporary Society and the Church: 14:19–17:40
- Digital Currency, Economic Control, and Mark of the Beast: 19:13–23:17
- Practical Preparedness and Romans 13: 25:47–27:36
Closing Encouragement and Call to Action
The episode ends with an exhortation to live watchfully and faithfully—not in fear, but in readiness and trust in Christ's imminent return. The hosts and guest urge equipping oneself with biblical understanding and preparedness, as well as sharing the gospel as the prophetic puzzle rapidly falls into place.
For Further Study:
J.B. Hixson’s book Spirit of the False Prophet expands on these concepts, and related resources are available through Prophecy Watchers for those wanting a deeper dive into Bible prophecy, technology, and practical Christian living in turbulent times.