Vice President JD Vance recently shared his perspective on the concept of the “end times,” noting that the subject has held his fascination for his entire life. Speaking during an episode of “The Bryce Crawford Podcast”
A Lifelong Interest in Prophecy
Vance recounted that the first Bible he ever received, the John Hagee Prophecy Study Bible, was given to him when he was approximately 10 or 11 years old. He noted that this specific volume was heavily focused on the church’s teachings regarding the end times, which refers to the Christian belief that the world will eventually reach a definitive conclusion.
- Vance admitted he is open to the possibility that his actions as a world leader could play a role in the unfolding of these events.
- He questioned himself during the interview, asking, “Do I think that we’re in the end times? I don’t know.”
- The vice president expressed that focusing too heavily on these theological concepts could be “bad for me spiritually” because of the immediate responsibilities he faces.
Balancing Spiritual Beliefs with Leadership
Vance emphasized that his primary focus remains on his current duties, including being a supportive husband and father, and serving as an effective leader for the United States. He stated, “While I wouldn’t be shocked if we are living in the end time, what I’m trying to focus on is doing as much of God’s work as possible right now.” He added that he is prepared to accept any spiritual consequences that may arise from his efforts.
Technological Concerns and ‘Dark Energy’
Beyond theology, Vance addressed the rapid evolution of technology, suggesting that some AI companies are associated with “some really really weird spiritual dark energy.” He compared the rise of AI romantic partners to “My Strange Addiction,” noting the bizarre nature of human-AI relationships. Furthermore, he claimed that an unnamed major technology company conducts a “burial ceremony” for older product models when new versions are released.
The Inevitability of the End Times
Vance reiterated his belief that the end times are inevitable, regardless of the timeline. “I think you gotta just kinda try and have an attitude of the end times may be coming, in fact they are coming, it’s just a question of whether they’re coming thousands of years down the road or a few months down the road,” he said. He concluded that his priority remains the work he can accomplish today, whether that leads to the end times or contributes to building a world that thrives long after his tenure.
Saman Shafiq, a trending news reporter for, contributed to this report. Readers can contact her at sshafiq@gannett.com or follow her on X and Instagram at @saman_shafiq7. The report also notes that “I for my entire life have been fascinated by the end times, prophecy and theology,” Vance, 42, said during an episode of the “The Bryce Crawford Podcast” published Aug. The report also notes that 31, adding that the first Bible he ever got − the John Hagee Prophecy Study Bible − when he was probably 10 or 11 was heavily focused “in sort of the church on end times. The report also notes that he continued: “I got to be good to my wife.
