This is always hit and miss. Last year, I had about six right, but I was wrong about the price of gasoline and wrong about Mike Johnson. I was right on the money though in predicting the fallout between Elon Musk and President Trump. That much ego can never peacefully coexist for long. But I was wrong about the Detroit Lions.
Now, let’s get the disclaimer done: I am no prophet nor the son of a prophet. I just like to play and think about things, and just because I predict something doesn’t mean I want it to happen. Often I see things coming which I dread.
Enough small talk, onto the predictions!
Business and Economy
Starbucks will counter-narrative their current malaise by purchasing a major company that is outside its sphere of expertise, perhaps entertainment or manufacturing.
Tesla will make a strong comeback in the United States as political backlash wanes. This is partly because Americans have a very short memory, but I think it will be more about the product itself being viewed as a proven EV.
The Dow Jones Average will rise significantly as manufacturing grows for most of the year, but after the summer there will be a huge pull back as A) interest rates rise B) we experience a labor shortage C) there will be some kind of an AI bubble that bursts.
Culture
Timothee Chalamet will not get an Oscar nomination for best actor, because Marty Supreme is a terrible movie no one should ever watch. Ever. I predict you will hate it so don’t waste your time or money.
Again, this year, making it three in a row, there will not be an SEC team in the College Football Championship Game.
Politics
This seems like a layup-but I predict the Democrats will win back control of the House and Senate.
Marjorie Taylor Greene will announce she is running for President of the United States.
President Trump will fire Pam Bondi and Kash Patel, probably in mid-October, in a desperate move to appease his base before the mid-terms.
No legal prosecutions will occur over the Epstein Cover-up, because significant leaders in both the Republican Party and Democratic Party are guilty pedophiles.
World
2025 is ending with all kinds of exciting global issues, so it doesn’t seem hard to predict the United States will invade some country — Venezuela? Greenland? Iran? Smart money is on Venezuela, which, for the record, would be a disaster.
Putin will closeout the war in Ukraine this year with a devastating escalation that may include assassinations or nuclear weapons.
I’ve been predicting this for a while, but I think this is the year Iran experiences regime change and the Islamic Fundamentalists loose power.
Science
2026 will be a kind of ‘miracle year’ in which AI driven discoveries produce treatment and cures for a range of diseases, such as cancer and auto-immune disorders.
On the flip side, there will be a movement for a global ‘treaty’ or ‘agreement’ on AI and its uses, which will include mandatory disclaimers for any ‘creative’ content as to whether AI is involved or not — such as this blog post — it would be required to disclaim what role AI played, which, is none. *Side note, I am personally considering such a claim for ever sermon I preach*
The year will experience record low temperatures and much more ice over North America and Europe.
Faith
The twenty-year trend away from faith in the United States seemingly began to reverse in 2025, and it will do so even more in 2026 as people, including social scientists, admit there is indeed a kind of revival occurring, especially among young people. The Holy Spirit is moving.
Immigration and response to ICE crackdowns will replace the LGBTQ debate as the greatest divisive issue among Christ-followers, and may lead to some strange alliances.
Thanks for reading. Regardless of predictions, my prayer for us all is peace, prosperity, and above all that we grow closer to the Lord in word and deed.