The Orbis Sentry Report - Geopolitical Risk & Global Trends
Hosted by Carl Teichrib and George Olson, this weekly podcast provides a deep-dive into worldview thought trends, geopolitical risk, domestic and international political trends, investment trends, Indo-Pacific strategy, European strategy, energy grid security, and worldview intelligence. The hosts also discuss their visits to events like Burning Man, Paganicon, and NATO forums to show how these impact the world. The podcast is aimed at analysts, security and risk managers, investors, Christian thought leaders, and mission-minded professionals.
Episodes
Geopolitics and Empire Interview part 2 - City of God, Fourth Turning, Burning Man, & TEOTW
This past week I was interviewed on the Geopolitics & Empire podcast.Here is the link to this video on our YouTube channel:This video is reproduced with permission from Geopolitics & Empire.You can find the original video here:The Geopolitics & Empire substack is here:Thank you, Hrvoje, for the interview!note -Any statement that analyzes or draws conclusions on the logical outcome of a political
Geopolitics and Empire Interview part 1 - City of God, Fourth Turning, Burning Man, & TEOTW
This past week I was interviewed on the Geopolitics & Empire podcast.Here is the link to this video on our YouTube channel:This video is reproduced with permission from Geopolitics & Empire.You can find the original Geopolitics and Empire video here:The Geopolitics & Empire substack is here:Thank you, Hrvoje, for the interview!note -Any statement that analyzes or draws conclusions on the logical
Worldviews presented at Burning Man 2026 part 2
In this second of a 2 part series recapping some of the things we heard at Burning Man in 2026, we go into the philsophical underpinnings of what they are thinking at events like Burning Man, and what we believe should be our response as Christians, and as Orbis Sentry. We also tell the story of Chuchu, and how a friend of hers became a living god after having psychedelic experiences.We tell more
Worldviews presented at Burning Man 2026 part 1
In this first of a 2 part series recapping some of the things we heard at Burning Man in 2026, we focus on how certain personalities bridge the connection between radical ideas at Burning Man and how those ideas flow into the minds of world leaders. One particularly well connected individual is mentioned who spoke at an event at Burning Man. He is also a regular at Davos at the World Economic Foru
Three weeks after Burning Man
I left Black Rock City, Nevada, on September 8, just about 3 weeks ago. Each time I have gone to Burning Man over the past 3 years, it has been a challenge to adjust back to normal life after experiencing 9 days of sensory overload out in the desert. (If you don’t know, Black Rock City is the official name of the city that is constructed at the event called Burning Man.)The first year I went to Bu
Living the Gospel at Burning Man with Respect but without Compromise
Video version can be found here:This is a 2 part series with segments taken from Canary Cry Radio’s recent interview with Carl Teichrib.As we prepare for going to Burning Man again this year, we wanted to share some specific things about the event and what it is based on. In Carl’s recent interview on Canary Cry Radio (who are also participants with us at Camp of the Unknown God at Burning Man), t
Why should Christians care about Burning Man?
Video version can be found here:This is a 2 part series taken from Canary Cry Radio’s recent interview with Carl Teichrib.As we prepare for going to Burning Man again this year, we wanted to share some specific things about the event and what it is based on. In Carl’s recent interview on Canary Cry Radio (who are also participants with us at Camp of the Unknown God at Burning Man), they discuss in
National Socialism and Ecological Mysticism - an Informal Conversation
For the YouTube version:This is a 2 part series, from an informal conversation we had at the Go Therefore conference, in which we discuss some of the current events happening in Ukraine, and then go into a discussion on the ecological belief system of the National Socialist movement in Germany in the first half of the 20th century, also known as the Nazi Party. The second part of the conversation
Attempted Indoctrination in Leftist Philosophy - an Informal Conversation
This is a 2 part series, from an informal conversation we had at the Go Therefore conference, in which we discuss some of the current events happening in Ukraine, and then go into a discussion on the ecological belief system of the National Socialist movement in Germany in the first half of the 20th century, also known as the Nazi Party. This first part of the conversation focuses more on Mark’s b
Burning Man and the Failure of Utopia: Ritual, Ecology, and the City of God
In Part 4 of our four-part series, The Spiritual Geopolitics of Burning Man, the Orbis Sentry team brings the discussion to a close by looking at Burning Man’s real-world influence, its rituals and liturgies, its environmental spirituality, the failure of human-made utopia, and the Christian calling to bear witness inside the earthly city.This episode asks why Burning Man matters beyond one week i
You Shall be as God: Burning Man and the Ancient Temptation
In Part 3 of our four-part series, The Spiritual Geopolitics of Burning Man, the Orbis Sentry team explores how Burning Man brings together technology, transhumanism, radical freedom, sexuality, and global unity into one symbolic desert city.This episode asks whether the modern desire to transcend human limits might really just be a new form of the ancient temptation: “you shall be as God.”Disclai
The Earthly City Cannot Escape Worship: Burning Man, New Babel, and the City of God
In Part 2 of our four-part Burning Man series, the Orbis Sentry team continues exploring Burning Man through Augustine’s contrast between the City of God and the earthly city.This episode looks at Burning Man as a temporary alternative civilization — a city with its own principles, rituals, sacred spaces, economy, temple, salvation narrative, and vision of humanity’s future. We discuss the Burning
Axis Mundi: What Burning Man Reveals About the Spiritual Imagination of Our Age
In Part 1 of our four-part Burning Man series, the Orbis Sentry team begins unpacking the “spiritual geopolitics” of Burning Man.Rather than treating Burning Man simply as a festival, art event, or desert party, we ask what it reveals about the spiritual imagination of our age. Is the modern world becoming less spiritual — or is it being re-enchanted in new and ancient ways?George Olson, Carl Teic
War, Technology, and Worldview: What are the internal tensions driving us into the current crisis?
We have discussed the external pressures on society in the West, but here we move into examining some of the internal pressures that are affecting how the crisis is playing out. In particular, we discuss how many of the internal conflicts in Western sociey (notably in America) are preventing the crisis from coming to a resolution, and are weakening Western society’s ability to develop a strong res
War, Technology, and Worldview: What is the Catalyst to get us to a War Economy?
To view the full part series in one long form video, and for other long form videos, become a member on our website (it’s free) by following the link here, and you will see the link to other long form videos.This is the second of a 3 part series in which Carl Teichrib and George Olson deepen the conversation, moving from the mechanics of a war economy to the worldview conditions that make a war ec
War, Technology, and Worldview: A Christian Look Inside SOF Week
The Beginning Stages of a Full Response to our Civilizational CrisisTo see all 3 episodes together, pre-released, click here to become a member on our website and access the long form videos which are available for members only. Membership to Orbis Sentry is free.YouTube link: This is the first of a 3 part series in which Carl Teichrib and George Olson start a discussion at the intersection of the
Can History Warn Us About the Future? Dr. Christian B. Keller | U.S. Army War College (Part 3 of 3)
Part 3 of 3 concludes our wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Christian B. Keller, Professor of History at the U.S. Army War College, as we examine how fear, identity, and human nature drive political conflict across generations.Dr. Keller explores the deep anxieties that fueled both the North and South before the American Civil War—economic fears, demographic fears, constitutional disputes, and co
Can History Warn Us About the Future? Dr. Christian B. Keller | U.S. Army War College (Part 2 of 3)
Part 2 of 3 continues our compelling conversation with Dr. Christian B. Keller, Professor of History at the U.S. Army War College, as we explore how serious historical thinking can sharpen judgment in today’s complex world.This segment dives into why societies often oversimplify the past into political slogans, moral soundbites, and shallow narratives. Dr. Keller explains why understanding true hi
Can History Warn Us About the Future? Dr. Christian B. Keller | U.S. Army War College (Part 1 of 3)
Part 1 of 3 of an in-depth conversation with Dr. Christian B. Keller, Professor of History at the U.S. Army War College, on the power of historical mindedness—using the past to better understand the present and make wiser decisions about the future.Dr. Keller explains why history is more than memorizing dates and facts. It is a discipline of asking deeper questions: How did we get here? What force
Psychedelics, Consciousness, Mystical Experience, and Counseling an AI - SXSW Day 3 Debrief Part 2
To watch this in video format, click the link below:In this second segment of our day 3 debrief, we discussed a seminar given by a materialist scientist on consciousness and psychedelics. In particular, the discussion focused on how the scientist had repudiated his materialist beliefs in favor of a re-enchantment belief system, where mystical experiences become the arbiter of truth. Then we review
Humanoid Robots, Amy Webb's Convergence Projections - SXSW Day 3 Debrief Part 1
To watch this in video format, click the link below:In this first segment of our day 3 debrief, we discussed the well publicized Amy Webb seminar, in which she announced a shift in her futurist analysis away from trend focus and onto convergence focus. We also had a short discussion about the ideas presented at an LGBTQ workshop, in which they outlined how they intend to use media and governmental
The War on Pause and Unstoppable Economic Effects
This podcast was produced as part of the ministry of Orbis Sentry.For the video version of this podcast, click on the link below:Please note that the video contains images, many of which are AI generated for illustration, which are not included in the text below. So if you are interested in listening to this while seeing it illustrated, you might be more interested in checking out the video.April
2026 SXSW Day 2 - UFO Disclosure by Steven Spielberg and the Energy Grid
For the video version of this podcast, click the link below:In this debrief, we go over the interview of Steven Spielberg in which he talked about his movie making philosophy, the UFO Disclosure movie coming out, and his views on alien life. We also go into an in depth discussion on the limitations of the energy grid based on a seminar that was presented by a Google executive.Here are some other l
2026 SXSW Day 2 - An AI Bot Sits In on a Panel Discussion with 2 Futurists
For the video version of this podcast, click on the link below:Here are some other links:Carl Teichrib’s book about the changing worldview landscape, titled “Game of Gods”, on AmazonThe entire geopolitical playlist from GeorgeSome other links:Orbis Sentry websiteCarl Teichrib’s substackGeorge Olson’s substackOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for Dayton DialogueOrbis Sentry Rumble channel for postings si
2026 SXSW Day 1 - AI in Agriculture and Eco-grief
For the video version of this podcast, click the link below:In this segment we discussed the implementation of AI in agriculture, based on a seminar led by a Google executive. This led to a general discussion on how AI is being implemented and its ramifications, with commentary on what we are hearing the AI executives themselves talk about.We follow up with a discussion of a seminar on “Eco-grief,
2026 SXSW Day 1 - Where are Funds Coming From for AI and Technology
For the video version of this podcast, click the link below:In this segment we review a seminar we attended called “Who is Funding the Future.” In our review, we talk about how AI funding is coming through multiple angles, but much is coming through non-profit foundations. The implication is that this gives the board members of those foundations a seat at the table when it comes being involved in
2026 SXSW Day 1 - AI Implementation and Overview
For the video version of this podcast, click the link below:In this first segment of our day 1 debrief at South by Southwest, we talk about the philosophy behind the event, the connection to the cultural base of Western Civilization and Christianity, and the spiritual undertones. There was a lot of discussion on AI, what they are planning to do, how it can do good, and also how it poses a very ser
South By Southwest Day 1 Debriefing - unedited
For the video version of this podcast, click the following link:This is our day 1 debriefing, mostly unedited, except for the intro. Carl has posted the audio version of this on his substack feed, so I am re-posting this with video here, and with audio aligned for the podcast.South by Southwest (SXSW) sits at the convergence of trends in technology (especially AI), geopolitics, economics, the arts
The Moral Justification of the War with Iran
For the video version of this podcast, click the following link:In this first part of a multi-part overview of the war, I discuss the moral arguments behind the justification of the war. This is only the beginning of a series that I want to continue to write.I hope you find this helpful and enlightening.Trying to keep up with the pace of what is happening in this war is very challenging. There are
Viewing the War with Iran from a Perspective of Sound Biblical Reasoning
For the video version of this podcast, click the following link:There is a lot of information, both good and bad, about what is happening geopolitically that is affecting our world. In this podcast we will touch on the war with Iran that just started in the last few days and the reasons behind it. We look at this from a biblical lens, which means that we are trying to understand things as they are
The Alternate Salvation Message from Global Governance Initiatives
For the video version of part 2, see the following link:Part 2 of a 2 part series for The Orbis Sentry ReportAfter reviewing this video a 2nd time, I could also call it “How the Church has been complicit in encouraging a world movement that seeks salvation apart from Christ.” There is so much to unpack here, but I will encourage you all to review it in order to see how all this has happened. This
Did Global Governance Become a Political Religion Before its Recent Setback?
For the video version of part 1, see the following link:Part 1 of a 2 part series for The Orbis Sentry ReportThere has been a lot of news here in early 2026 about the international rules-based order. At the recent World Economic Forum event in Davos in January, Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney proclaimed that the order was effectively dead. He called it “a rupture, not a transition.” Then at th
The Orbis Sentry Report, Conference Workshop - Standing Strong in the Light
This is a recording of a workshop I gave at a men’s retreat in January. The invitation to the workshop was as follows:Collective New Age beliefs have had a wide impact on the world, our society, and the people around us, including in our schools. We have all seen its manifestations as young people adopt LGBTQ ideological beliefs, look to mediums for answers to life’s questions, and explore the use
The Orbis Sentry Report - The Changing Worldviews on College Level Students and the Impacts
This is the second of a 2 part series on worldview discussions. Here we will discuss Carl’s course that he teaches at the college level, what students are aware of, and how during the course they recognize the impact of the worldviews around them have already impacted the way they think about things. We go through a lack of understanding of 20th century history that shaped the world today, and how
The Orbis Sentry Report, Worldview Discussions - Current Geopolitical Trends and Events
This is the first of a 2 part series on worldview discussions. In the first part, we discuss current geopolitical trends, the events recently happening in Asia, the current state of global financial markets, and how the turmoil in these markets is a reflection of the shifts in geopolitical power structures, which in turn is a reflection of the changing worldviews on a global scale.It is important
The Orbis Sentry Report, Saying Goodbye to the International Liberal World Order, part 2
This is the 2nd of a 2 part series on geopolitics. The purpose of this series is to give a framework for Christians to be able to understand what has happened geopolitically, what the International Liberal World Order (LWO) was, why it ceased to function effectively in 2022, and how the things that are happening now, in early 2026, are the result of it having already died 4 years ago. Included in
Saying Goodbye to the International Liberal World Order, part 1
This is the first of a 2 part series on geopolitics. The purpose of this series is to give a framework for Christians to be able to understand what has happened geoplitically, what the International Liberal World Order (LWO) was, why it ceased to function effectively in 2022, and how the things that are happening now, in early 2026, are the result of it having already died 4 years ago. Included in
The Orbis Sentry Report, The Epistemology Tree, part 2
For the video version of part 2, see the following link:In this 2nd half I start off by going into the right side of the epistemology tree, the differences between revelation as the basis of truth vs. empiricism/naturalism as the basis of truth. The discussion leads into some of the effects of these, and then I show how Burning Man represents the Earthly City for the purpose of understanding where
The Orbis Sentry Report, The Epistemology Tree, part 1
For the video version of part 1, see the following link:In this first half I talk about how we got into this ministry, my work as a missionary in the Philippines leading to studying international security, then meeting Carl and attending the Eclipse event in April of 2024. Then I talk about whe worldview discoveries I made, our trips to Burning Man, and end with the epistemology tree. On that char
The Orbis Sentry Report, Global Events 2026, Episode 4
This is the 4th and last video of our 4 part series on Global Events of 2026 for The Orbis Sentry Report. Carl Teichrib and I go into a discussion on the UN’s leading AI platform conference, a European psychedelics research conference, multiple events on global governance and sustainable development, multiple pagan and neo-pagan conferences, the 2026 Burning Man event, and others. We discuss the w
The Orbis Sentry Report, Global Events 2026, Episode 3
This is the 3rd video of our 4 part series on Global Events of 2026 for The Orbis Sentry Report. Carl Teichrib and I talk go into a discussion on the Congress of European Federalists, Paganicon, Earth Day, the BEAR Conference, and others. We discuss the worldviews behind the different summits and conferences, and dive into a discussion on the some of the policy changes and their sociological effec
The Orbis Sentry Report, Global Events 2026, Episode 2
This is the 2nd video of our 4 part series on Global Events of 2026 for The Orbis Sentry Report. Carl Teichrib and I talk go into a discussion on the UN World Governments Summit, the UN Parliamentary Union meeting, the Munich Security Conference, and the AI Impact Summit. All of these are being held in February. We discuss the worldviews behind the different summits and conferences, and dive into
The Orbis Sentry Report, Global Events 2026, Episode 1
This is the 1st video of our series on Global Events of 2026 for The Orbis Sentry Report. Carl Teichrib and I talk go into a discussion on World Economic Forum meeting in Davos in January, and the United Nations Interharmony Week in February, and how these events fit into the overall picture of the direction the world is going, and how we as followers of Christ should respond.Here is the link to t
The Orbis Sentry Report, Introductory Series Episode 5
This is the 5th video of our introductory series on The Orbis Sentry Report. Carl Teichrib and I talk about the large scale models we are using to understand the global changes that are happening. These are the Re-enchantment model, the 4th Turning (Neil Howe), and End Times (Peter Turchin). It is important to note that the last one is not a religiously framed model, having nothing to do with the
The Orbis Sentry Report, Introductory Series Episode 4
This is the 4th video of our introductory series on The Orbis Sentry Report. Carl Teichrib and I talk about attending the Dayton Dialogue, which paralleled the NATO Parliament meeting in May of 2025. It was there that we determined to form Orbis Sentry (which at the time we didn’t fully realize that it would become a full time ministry). Then we discuss how events like Paganicon and Burning Man li
The Orbis Sentry Report, Introductory Series Episode 3
This is the 3rd video of our introductory series on The Orbis Sentry Report. Carl Teichrib and I discuss the next set of events we attended in 2024 on our timeline as we moved towards forming Orbis Sentry. We talk about the Munich Security Conference, the United Nations Academic Conference in Winnipeg, and Paganicon. In addition, we discuss some of the themes that are recognizable in the Pagan com
The Orbis Sentry Report, Introductory Series Episode 2
This is the 2nd video of our introductory series on The Orbis Sentry Report. Carl Teichrib and I discuss how we attended Burning Man together in 2024, along with our friends Brian and Audrey, and how God led us to form Orbis Sentry for the purpose of putting our work together to call and equip Christ’s ambassadors to cultural diplomacy.Here are some links - Click one of the links below or copy and
The Orbis Sentry Report, Introductory Series Episode 1
This is the first video of our introductory series on The Orbis Sentry Report. Carl Teichrib and I discuss how we first connected going to the Eclipse Event in Central Texas in April of 2024. Follow on videos will tell about the other events we attended together, along with our friends Brian and Audrey, and how God led us to form Orbis Sentry for the purpose of putting our work together to call an
Report on Burning Man trip to fellowship group (audio only)
Burning Man ended on September 1st. It took about 4 days for us to drive home after that, and then I had a series of other travels that I was on, which prevented me from really being able to settle down until around the beginning of October. That is the reason why the posts about our trip to Burning Man have come out so long after the event.So even though it has been 2 full months since the end of
Stepping Out in Faith - Audio Version
Given that my latest ministry newsletter was exceptionally long, I decided to record reading it and post that recording here in our podcast feed.That way, if you don’t have time to actually sit down and read it, you can listen to this podcast while driving or walking, or however you like to listen to your podcasts. If you have a favorite podcast app, you can paste rss link into the search page on
Stories of the Supernatural, part 2
Here we have the 2nd segment of the audio recording of our workshop at Burning Man. I broke it up into 2 audio segments to make is shorter and easier for people to listen to.I hope you enjoy it! Please leave any comments below!PS - if you look through the AI generated transcript, just know that the AI makes a ton of spelling errors, especially with the names of people in the stories.Check out our
Stories of the Supernatural, Part 1
This was a fireside chat type of discussion at a workshop we held at Camp of the Unknown God at Burning Man. In this segment, we start off introducing ourselves, and then I share some stories of what we experienced in the Philippines. Be prepared to hear some things that are kind of out of this world, pun intended. This is only the first part. In the 2nd part, which I will post after this, we talk
Civilizational changes
I was invited to speak at the New Hampshire chapter of Military Order of World Wars (MOWW) to present the observations I have been watching on the cycles of history and what we are all experiencing in the current crisis period.This is the audio version of that discussion.The biggest takeaway from this discussion is that I highlight how all these things that are happening are going to impact our li
Preparing for Burning Man 2025
Important links:Original full interview with our team first, then Ginny, then me: * https://www.canarycryradio.com/2024/12/06/burning-curiosity-2024-part-2-carl-teichrib-ccr-178/Short research query into the "stoned ape theory" - * https://chatgpt.com/share/688ec629-aad0-8003-a01d-de88ba0e337fOur ministry website:* Orbis Sentry***********************************************************************
Cycles of History and the Call to Engagement
I am writing this on June 6th, 2025.The last morning of the Dayton Dialogue I went out walking in the beautiful neighborhood where our hosts lived. I wanted to get my blood flowing and a breath of fresh air before we drove down to the venue to attend the seminar later that morning. The grass was incredibly green as I walked by, with a deer standing in someone’s yard looking at me. It was around 50
Dayton Dialogue final analysis
We had a final short sit-down session to wrap up the entire conference. I am glad that they put this conference on, as it has brought back to the forefront the dangers that Europe is facing, and how we as Christians living in the West should respond.I do not have a video for this podcast; this is audio only.However, there are several videos available for public viewing on youtube at this link:http
Day 4 (final day) summary of the Dayton Dialog
I am able to now post this final summary of the Dayton Dialog from Day 4, which was Sunday a week ago, on May 25. So much has already happened since then. The last 2 days of the conference, Russia had bombarded Kiev with some of its largest airstrikes of the entire war. This happened right after Trump had talked to Putin, as if Putin was basically sending a message that he would do whatever he wan
Day 3 summary of the Dayton Dialog (NATO Seminar) - May 24, 2025
For the video version, here is a link to the youtube video. Note that the sound quality is a bit poor for the first 2 or 3 minutes before it improves. In the recording above which is sound only without the video, the sound quality is slightly better. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit schinaseatribe.substack.co
Day 2 summary of the Dayton Dialog (NATO Seminar) - May 23, 2025
For the video version, here is a link to the youtube video: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit schinaseatribe.substack.com
Day 1 summary of the Dayton Dialog (NATO Seminar) - May 22, 2025
For the video version, here is a link to the youtube video: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit schinaseatribe.substack.com
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