They Came After This Preacher
March 6, 2026
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as posted by the channelWhy did the federal government spend over $1 million investigating the “Machine Gun Preacher”?
In this intense interview, Sam Childers joins us to talk about the wild journey that took him from a motorcycle shop in Pennsylvania to the front lines of war zones in East Africa. Known around the world as the Machine Gun Preacher, Sam has spent nearly three decades rescuing vulnerable children and confronting violent militias in some of the most dangerous regions on earth.
In this conversation, Sam shares the story behind his controversial nickname, how it became a powerful tool to reach people far from church, and why his ministry has drawn both global attention and government scrutiny.
We also dive into the investigation that targeted him, the FBI raid on his property, and the questions that still remain surrounding that time in his life. Sam also discusses spiritual warfare he has witnessed on the ground in East Africa and the unseen battles happening behind the conflicts in the region.
Sam has dedicated his life to rescuing children through his ministry Angels of East Africa, bringing hope and the message of Jesus into some of the darkest places in the world.
This conversation covers faith, controversy, war zones, spiritual warfare, and the mission that continues to drive Sam’s work today.
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In This Interview
• Why Sam Childers is known as the Machine Gun Preacher
• His work rescuing children in war zones across East Africa
• The federal investigation into his ministry
• Why the FBI raided his motorcycle shop and home
• Spiritual warfare and demonic activity he has encountered in Africa
• The story behind his new documentary
• Why he says he’s ready to finally tell the full story
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