Watchtower PODCAST — Key Takeaways
2025.05.06 Watchtower Insight｜Cori
[ Reading Time: 12 Minutes ]
Introduction｜God Is Raising Up Seers and Doers in Times of Transformation
As AI permeates everyday life, cryptocurrency disrupts global economies, and world governance undergoes dramatic shifts, many can sense it — we are stepping into a new era marked by rapid and constant change.
In the Bible, the Tribe of Issachar represents the very people God raises up in such times of transformation. 1 Chronicles 12:32 describes them as those “who understood the times and knew what Israel should do.” They were not hidden sages but spiritual forerunners — those who stood at the turning points of history, discerning the direction, offering strategies, and leading God’s people forward.
Today, as technology advances at an unprecedented pace and the spiritual atmosphere shifts swiftly, God is once again calling forth the “Issachar people” to rise. These are not ones who remain sheltered in church walls or retreat from cultural storms. Instead, they choose to stand at the frontlines of innovation, culture, and the marketplace — responding to God’s rhythms with prophetic insight.
But those who walk ahead often bear the weight of being misunderstood.
Who Are They? The Portrait of Today’s “Sons of Issachar”
Modern-day Sons of Issachar are not limited to theologians or pastors. Their defining traits include:
- Discerning the patterns of history: understanding how God moves through time.
- Interpreting contemporary contexts: seeing spiritual significance in technology, culture, and politics.
- Foreseeing future directions: offering prophetic strategies and practical next steps.
In today’s world, these individuals look like:
- A strategic industry consultant who advises governments and corporations on future forecasting and decision-making. Beyond analyzing data, they discern the spiritual currents behind global shifts — interpreting AI, quantum tech, and blockchain through a Kingdom lens.
- A physicist studying quantum entanglement and non-locality, reflecting on how God operates synchronously in the spirit realm. Their research into invisible phenomena points to the reality of God’s abiding presence.
- A social worker with prophetic insight, capable of analyzing the cultural roots behind social issues and offering biblically grounded solutions — combining cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural wisdom with spiritual discernment.
- An AI innovator and engineer who designs algorithms and tracks socio-technological trends, yet remains anchored in the fear of the Lord. They seek to harness artificial intelligence for advancing God’s Kingdom purposes.
These Sons of Issachar may not stand on pulpits,
but they influence boardrooms.
They are navigators of industries —
and spiritual watchmen appointed by God for such a time as this.
Why Are They So Challenged? — Concerns from the Religious Circle
These forerunners — the modern-day “Sons of Issachar” — often face suspicion from traditional religious circles. The concerns usually fall into several categories:
- “They’re mixing faith with the world”: Some worry that blending the language of technology with theology dilutes the purity of the Christian faith.
- “They’re forcing Scripture to fit”: Others believe using modern science to explain spiritual mysteries is an abuse of the Bible and an over-intellectualization of God’s truth.
- “They lack theological grounding”: Critics question their authority to speak on spiritual matters since many are not formally trained in traditional seminaries.
- “They chase feelings, not truth”: Some accuse them of overemphasizing personal experience and the supernatural, while neglecting sound doctrine.
- “They sound too much like New Age”: The use of multi-dimensional language or references to the spiritual realm raises concerns about blending with pagan or occult philosophies.
Beneath all these concerns lies a deeper tension:
As the world undergoes radical transformation, is the Church ready to guard eternal truth using a new language?
A Response to These Concerns: Not Misinterpretation, but Clarification; Not Syncretism, but Translation.
As Jesus said,
“Every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.
A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit.”
(Matthew 7:17)
In response to the concerns raised about the Sons of Issachar who unveil revelation through science and technology,
we must observe carefully, discern wisely, and refrain from rushing to judgment.
We are called to evaluate their lives according to the principle Jesus gave us —
by the fruit they bear.
We must hold fast to this truth:
– The Bible is our highest authority. Revelation comes from the Spirit of God, not from human logic or reasoning.
– While science and logic can never replace truth, they can serve as bridges and languages to help others step into the truth.
Just as Paul quoted Greek poets in Athens (Acts 17:28) to introduce the “Unknown God,"
this was not a compromise of faith, nor a drift into syncretism,
but a strategic translation of the gospel for that culture.
Today, when these believers speak of faith in the context of AI, quantum physics, or neuroscience,
they are translating the language of the Kingdom into words this generation can understand —
so that people may encounter the invisible yet ever-present God.
The calling of the Sons of Issachar has never been to escape reality,
but to perceive the times and seasons with clarity,
to discern the spiritual reality behind the visible world,
and to point the way toward the Kingdom of God.
What Is God Restoring? The Rise of Spiritual Discerners in the Marketplace
Today, the Sons of Issachar whom God is raising up are transforming how we understand “spiritual leadership.” They may:
– Not have a pulpit, but they steward influential platforms.
They may not preach from a stage, but they share Kingdom values in tech forums,
or embed righteousness into corporate decision-making —
using their professional expertise to influence the people around them.
– Not hold a theology degree, but they walk in the tangible presence of God.
– Not be traditional preachers,
but they skillfully use algorithms, data models, and strategic analysis
to convey God’s heart and guidance.
They may be:
AI engineers, designers, tech founders, social entrepreneurs, governance consultants, or cultural leaders.
But they all carry one defining trait:
a heart that fears the Lord and a willingness to stand at the intersection of history
to speak and build for the Kingdom of God.
These are the very ones God is raising up in the end times —
a key group chosen to unlock the next phase of transformation:
turning truth into technology,
values into action,
and revelation into future systems and frameworks of governance.
Conclusion｜Even When Misunderstood, We Must Still Respond to the Call of the Times
They will be misunderstood.
They will face rejection.
But they cannot shrink back —
because this generation is waiting for someone to rise,
to see, to interpret, and to bring transformation.
The end-time Sons of Issachar are builders and navigators
positioned at the turning points of history.
Perhaps you find yourself in the midst of the tech wave.
Perhaps you have a sharp eye for social change.
Perhaps you long to integrate your faith into your field of expertise.
Could it be that you, too, are hearing the call of the end-time Issachar anointing from the Lord?
May you and I be the ones found —
ready to respond.
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