Is There Ever a Just War? A Biblical Look at Iran, Israel, and America | The Well Podcast S9E02
From The Well - Abundant Life Church by Abundant Life, Phil Hopper, Chad Glover, Les Norman
April 20, 2026 · 48 min · Episode 172
About this episode
The episode discusses the concept of just war from a biblical perspective, focusing on recent military actions involving Iran, Israel, and America.
Is there such a thing as a just war—and can Christians support military action today? In this episode of The Well Podcast, Pastor Phil and Les process the recent U.S.–Israel strikes on Iran through the lens of Scripture, history, and current events so you can think biblically about war, justice, and government. You’ll hear about: • Why God instituted human government and the role of civil authority (Genesis 9, Romans 13). • When a regime loses legitimacy by turning its sword against its own people. • Christian pacifism vs. biblical self defense, what Jesus meant by “turn the other cheek,” and Christ as the returning warrior King (Revelation 19). • The growth of the underground church in Iran despite the tyrannical regime in power If you’re wrestling with how followers of Jesus should think about Iran, Israel, and American responsibility, this conversation will help you think biblically, pray specifically, and stand firmly for truth.
People in this episode
Host: Phil Hopper
Guest: Les Norman
Topics covered
- just war
- Christianity and military action
- biblical perspective on war
- civil authority
- Christian pacifism
- underground church in Iran
Keywords
- just war
- Christianity
- military action
- Iran
- Israel
- America
- civil authority
- Christian pacifism
- underground church
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Well Podcast, Revelation 19, Genesis 9, Romans 13
Places: Iran, Israel, America
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