In a recent interview with Charisma Media, pastor, author and podcaster Todd Coconato issues stern warnings about the darkness festering within Hollywood and its broad influence on American culture. Drawing from his own experiences, Coconato, who spent much of his early life in Los Angeles before turning to ministry, sheds light on the demonic forces at work in the entertainment industry.
Coconato doesn’t mince words when it comes to what he calls Hollywood’s “very well-known secret.” He reveals that many in the industry are involved in disturbing activities, some of which include sexual exploitation and manipulation. “There’s this thing called the casting couch,” he says. “People are asked to do things that they really oftentimes aren’t comfortable with in order to get somewhere in the industry.”
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He goes further, comparing figures like Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jeffrey Epstein, who allegedly used blackmail to control others. “P. Diddy, it looks like, was using videotapes and different kinds of evidence, similar to Epstein, to blackmail people,” Coconato says. “How deep does this web go?” He points out that Epstein’s case scratched the surface of a larger, hidden network of exploitation involving high-profile celebrities, politicians and the media.
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Coconato believes this influence is not limited to Hollywood but permeates American culture, shaping public perception through subtle and overt means. He points to historical ties between Hollywood, the government and intelligence agencies, referencing operations like Mockingbird, where media was used to push political agendas. “There’s a plum line from Hollywood to government,” he says. “The media and intelligence community have been propagandizing for years.”
Despite this bleak picture, Coconato is encouraged by what he describes as a growing public awareness of these dark forces. He believes that the unveiling of these secrets is part of a broader spiritual awakening, not just within the church but across the world. “We’re seeing it happen in Hollywood, in politics, in the church,” Coconato explains. “People are starting to wake up to what’s going on behind the scenes.”
He notes that this awareness isn’t limited to Christians or conservatives. “It’s not just Christians anymore, it’s folks that are just looking into these matters and are awakening,” Coconato says. He adds that this collective consciousness is the “devil’s worst nightmare” because it leads people to seek out the truth and ultimately, God.
Coconato is clear that this is a defining moment for the church. While the world is becoming more overt in its rebellion against biblical values, he believes Christians must resist the temptation to conform. “A lot of people have kind of been half in, not really living a consecrated lifestyle,” he says. “At this time, that is a requirement. It’s always been a requirement, but right now it’s so overt, it’s so in our face.”
We, as Christians, are called to be a light in the world, standing firm in our faith and influencing the culture around us, rather than being shaped by it. The challenges of today’s society, including the pervasive moral decay seen in entertainment and media, present an opportunity for believers to engage with truth and righteousness.
As the darkness of these influences becomes more visible, there is a greater need for Christians to uphold biblical values and lead with integrity. In times of increasing spiritual confusion and deception, the church is tasked with shining brightly, offering hope and guiding others towards the truth of Jesus Christ.
Abby Trivett 
