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The US and Venezuela: A History of Intervention, Oil, and Political Tension (Part 4)

The relationship between the US and Venezuela has been shaped by centuries of intervention, oil interests, and political conflict. From the early 19th century, the US invoked the Monroe Doctrine to assert dominance in Latin America, influencing Venezuela’s sovereignty....

Venezuela’s Modern History: Oil, Revolution, and Political Turmoil (Part 3)

  Venezuela's modern history is a turbulent saga shaped by oil wealth, charismatic leaders, and deep political divisions. After Simón Bolívar’s death in 1830, Venezuela entered a cycle of military rule and fragile democracy. The discovery of oil in 1914...

Venezuela’s Early History: From Spanish Conquest to Revolutionary Awakening (Part 2)

  Venezuela's early history is marked by dramatic shifts—from indigenous civilizations to colonial exploitation and revolutionary fervor. When Christopher Columbus first sighted Venezuela in 1498, he dubbed it the “Land of Grace,” captivated by its lush terrain. At the time,...

The Venezuela Crisis: Power, Politics, and Escalating U.S. Aggression (Part 1)

The Venezuela crisis is rapidly intensifying as the U.S. government, under President Trump, escalates military operations off Venezuela’s coast. Since September 2025, dozens of Venezuelans have been killed in targeted boat strikes, with the U.S. claiming these vessels are...

The Return – Episode 25 (Series Finale)

In the Kings and Prophets series finale, we examine the background to books such as Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Malachi, Zechariah, and Haggai. While the majority of the captives remained in Persia and Babylon, many returned to Jerusalem. It was...

The Babylonian Captivity – Episode 24

In this penultimate episode of the series, we examine how the Word of God, the message of God, evolved during the Babylonian captivity. Through prophets like Daniel, Ezekiel, and others, the people began to see a picture of God...

The Sins of David & His Degenerate Children – The Days of David Episode 12

The sins of David need little introduction. His adultery with Bathsheba and his murder of her husband Uriah are nearly as famous as his defeat of Goliath. This episode looks at how this critical  event in the Days of...

The Fall of Jerusalem – Episode 23

This episode looks at the final invasion of Babylon, the destruction of Jerusalem, and the beginning of the Jewish captivity in Babylon. The era of the kings is now over. The era of the prophets would now explain and...

King Jehoiakim – Episode 22

In today’s episode in our Kings and Prophets podcast series, we continue to look at the life of Jeremiah and specifically his ministry during the reign of King Jehoiakim. This wicked king made one fateful and stupid move after...

Nebuchadnezzar and the Kingdom of Babylon – Episode 21

In this episode, we look at the life and influence of Nebuchadnezzar and the Kingdom of Babylon. These entities are more than historical realities, but key figures and symbols used throughout scripture to define the systems and powers of...

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The US and Venezuela: A History of Intervention, Oil, and Political Tension (Part 4)

The relationship between the US and Venezuela has been shaped by centuries of intervention, oil interests, and political conflict....