# NOT AGAIN: The Iran Conflict Is Starting to Feel Familiar | Guest: John D. Davidson | 4/30/26

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Published: 2026-04-30T18:43:00+00:00
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Steve discusses the ongoing war in Iran and says the United States, despite incredible military success, seems to be stuck. Then, John Daniel Davidson joins the program to discuss Iran, his book "Pagan America," and other matters. In Hour Two, Theology Thursday discusses what the Orthodox Church believes and compares it to other branches of Christianity. TODAY'S SPONSORS: BIRCH GOLD: Text STEVE to 989898 PATRIOT MOBILE: https://patriotmobile.com/STEVE or call 972-PATRIOT for your FREE MONTH of service FAST GROWING TREES: https://www.fast-growing-trees.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=Steve+Deace+Show code DEACE ANIMAL FARM: https://www.angel.com/animalfarm GEVITI: https://www.gogeviti.com/deace CHEF IQ: https://chefiq.com/ use promo code STEVE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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