#113 - John Zmirak / Sidney Powell

The Eric Metaxas Show47mMay 7, 2026

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The episode opens with a fiery critique of Tucker Carlson’s recent interview with a New York Times reporter, where Eric Metaxas accuses Carlson of deliberate deception, citing his denial of suggesting Trump might be the Antichrist—despite video evidence proving otherwise. Metaxas argues this behavior is not mere political posturing but a sign of spiritual surrender, drawing on Catholic theology to describe a 'perfect possession' where a person willingly aligns with demonic forces. He traces this shift to Carlson’s reported 'demonic attack' and his refusal to seek spiritual guidance, instead relying on solitary Bible reading. The conversation then pivots to a broader cultural and spiritual crisis, with Metaxas asserting that America’s founding was rooted in a biblical covenant with God, not abstract political theory. He warns that the erosion of Christian faith—and the deliberate suppression of this history in schools through books like Howard Zinn’s 'A People’s History' and the 1619 Project—has undermined the moral foundation of democracy. In a stark contrast, Sidney Powell returns to discuss the 2020 election, claiming overwhelming evidence of systemic fraud that was suppressed by the DOJ, Supreme Court, and Congress. She argues that the establishment betrayed the public by burying evidence, not out of malice but out of fear of 'divisiveness,' and calls for a national awakening to reclaim truth and justice.

Key Takeaways
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Tucker Carlson denied saying Trump might be the Antichrist despite video proof, indicating a pattern of deliberate deception rooted in spiritual surrender.

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America’s founding was based on a biblical covenant with God, not abstract political theory—this is the true foundation of its liberty.

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The 1619 Project and Howard Zinn’s 'A People’s History' are deliberate attempts to erase America’s Christian roots and replace them with a Marxist narrative.

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Sidney Powell claims overwhelming evidence of election fraud in 2020 was suppressed by the DOJ, Supreme Court, and Congress due to fear of 'divisiveness'.

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The U.S. government’s failure to investigate election fraud constitutes a coup of the presidency and a betrayal of the people.

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Chapters
0:00
5 min

Tucker Carlson’s Denial of the Antichrist Claim

He literally denied saying it to a reporter. He knew the video was out there. He's not even that good at lying.

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5:00
5 min

The Theology of Perfect Possession

Perfect possession means that for you, the demonic presence is like it's like the angel on your shoulder. It's like the best supplement you ever took.

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10:00
10 min

America’s Biblical Foundation

All men are created equal. If they're not created, if there is no creator, they don't have those rights.

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20:00
10 min

The War on Christian History in Schools

Metaxas condemns modern education for erasing America’s Christian roots, citing Howard Zinn’s 'A People’s History' and the 1619 Project as communist propaganda designed to delegitimize the nation’s founding.

30:00
10 min

Sidney Powell on the 2020 Election Fraud

We had more evidence then and even now than most people who are convicted and are in prison are there because of.

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High-Impact Quotes
Perfect possession means that for you, the demonic presence is like it's like the angel on your shoulder. It's like the best supplement you ever took.
Eric Metaxas12:01
Viral: 88.0
He literally denied saying it to a reporter. He knew the video was out there. He's not even that good at lying.
Eric Metaxas3:43
Viral: 85.0
with certainly inalienable rights. Well, if they're not created, if there is no creator, they don't have those rights.
Eric Metaxas20:18
Viral: 82.0
Speakers

Host

Eric Metaxas

Guests

John ZmirakSidney Powell
Topics Discussed
american founding covenant95%election fraud 202094%tucker carlson antichrist claim92%perfect possession theology90%1619 project critique88%faith and democracy87%doj election investigation failure85%abortionism american origin78%
People & Brands

eric metaxas

person

25xPositive

tucker carlson

person

12xNegative

john zmirak

person

8xPositive

sidney powell

person

7xPositive

hitler

person

3xNegative

new york times

organization

3xNeutral

pope pius xii

person

3xPositive

1619 project

organization

3xNegative

joseph kennedy

person

2xNeutral

howard zinn

person

2xNegative

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