Guest #13 | Hannah Smith. Empathy.

Aug 1

Episode Description: Christian thinker and activist Hannah Smith joins Deep Shallow Dive to break down Christian Zionism, the theology behind Israel worship, and how social media is creating a generation of truth-tellers unafraid to challenge empire, propaganda, and their own religious past

🎙️ DSD INTERVIEW #13 | Hannah Smith Talks Christian Zionism & the Social Media Awakening

✝️ Christian Zionism, End Times & Awakening | Hannah Smith on Faith, Gaza & Global Truth

What Happens When You Break From the Belief System That Raised You?

In this raw, deeply intelligent episode, Ray Doustdar talks with Hannah Smith, a former Christian Zionist who now uses her voice and platform to call out the harm of distorted theology, religious indoctrination, and the violent misuse of scripture in American politics. Raised to believe Palestinians were animals and Israel was God's chosen empire, Hannah’s journey out of this belief system is both courageous and essential.

Together, they explore how Christian Zionism isn’t just theology—it’s a tool of political control that undergirds U.S. foreign policy and war narratives. Hannah explains the connection between the Book of Revelation, End Times prophecy, and the evangelical obsession with Israel, as well as how it directly feeds into silence around Gaza and complicity in genocide.

But this isn’t just theology—it’s also a media revolution. Hannah reflects on how social platforms have created a global awakening, where Gen Z and everyday users are doing better journalism than the press. From Sudan to Palestine, Congo to Haiti, this episode connects faith, imperialism, and the fight for truth in the algorithm age.

👤 Who Is Hannah Smith?

Hannah Smith is a writer, activist, and educator using her platforms to expose the theology of control embedded in Christian Zionism, white evangelicalism, and U.S. foreign policy. A former Christian homeschooler turned global researcher, she’s traveled to post-conflict zones worldwide and interviewed former combatants to understand the root causes of violence and how narrative shapes belief. Her work focuses on faith, liberation, conflict resolution, and social awakening.

🔥 Key Topics in This Episode

What Christian Zionism really is—and why it’s more dangerous than people realize
How millions of Christians believe Israel is a key to Jesus’ return
The racist theology embedded in homeschool & evangelical curriculums
The connection between Genesis, Ishmael, and Palestinian dehumanization
Why End Times prophecy influences U.S. war decisions
How Israel manipulates Christian Zionist support for geopolitical gain
The difference between Christian nationalism and Christian Zionism
Palestinian Christians as the antidote to Western religious extremism

🧠 What You'll Learn

That the belief system behind Gaza support is theological, not just political
Why Christian Zionism is a 20th-century invention—not biblical truth
How homeschool textbooks shaped American war consent
Why Jesus’ second coming is weaponized to justify endless war
That scripture can either liberate or enslave, depending on interpretation
How Gen Z is using Instagram and TikTok to do better research than CNN

🗣️ Hannah’s Most Powerful Quotes

“Palestinian Christians showed me that there is another way to be Christian—one that actually follows Jesus.”
“We were taught that Arabs were wild animals because of the curse of Ishmael. That was in our textbooks.”
“This isn’t prophecy. It’s imperialism dressed up in scripture.”

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🧭 Final Takeaway: Not All Christians Worship Empire

Hannah Smith proves that faith doesn’t have to mean silence, blindness, or complicity. In fact, real faith demands clarity, truth, and repentance—especially when scripture is used to justify war. This episode is a powerful call for believers and non-believers alike to examine who benefits when religion props up empire.

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