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Isaiah McCall

Met at: [Previous Context, e.g., NYC] Met date: [Original Meeting Date] Role(s): Writer, Content Creator, Political/Cultural Thinker, Friend, Creative Consultant Last interaction: 2025-12-28 (Phone call from Wisconsin during Christmas family visit; discussed philosophy shift away from networking/conferences toward smaller trusted circle; Gary shared AI community opportunity and Christian schools vision; Isaiah finalizing Lebanon video, attending CES for International Business Times, returning to Japan for girlfriend who is receptive to faith)

Contact Information​

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  • Location: United States (as of December 2025, driving cross-country); started in Colorado, currently in South Dakota, planning family Christmas then CES; considering Austin, Texas for potential stay with Gary

Professional Background​

  • Currently working in crypto, doing on-camera work and writing.
  • Previously worked as a ghostwriter for popular YouTubers, including Jake Tran, creating scripts for docu-series style videos.
  • Started career in traditional news (USA Today) before moving to digital media in 2019.
  • Did stand-up comedy in NYC.
  • Expressed interest in roles involving writing, political/cultural strategy, and potentially comedy.
  • 2025 Lebanon Journalism Project: Secured funding from Gary Sheng for high-quality journalism trip to Lebanon to interview Lebanese people and tell their stories, particularly those who feel they lack a voice in current Middle East coverage. As of July 2025, Isaiah is actively planning travel and feels uniquely positioned for this opportunity.
  • Developing Independent Journalism Voice: Increasingly focused on truth-telling journalism despite risks, frustrated with compromise in mainstream media figures.
  • Creative Consulting Potential: Positions himself as someone who can "steady the ship creatively" for companies, inject new ideas, and modernize content strategies. Successfully revamped writing system at 99 Bitcoins, making content more irreverent and modern.
  • Considering Ralston Academy: Potentially interested in attending the school in Savannah, Georgia (travels to Greece) for continued learning and becoming a "better vessel for God."

Personal Details​

  • Currently back in United States (December 2025) after extended stay in Japan.
  • Previously lived in Denver, which he disliked, then Las Vegas briefly.
  • Is half Puerto Rican and has considered the crypto scene there.
  • Values having a sense of purpose connected to his location/work.
  • Has a good sense of humor.
  • Current Mindset (December 2025): Back in America after extended travel, seeking simplicity and community. Embracing "God is in the simplicity and the devil's in the details" philosophy for 2026. Returning to Japan for girlfriend but acknowledged fear of companionship and preference for single freedom. Shifting away from conference-chasing to focus on personal life and smaller trusted circle of friends.
  • Travel Philosophy: "For men, it is more of a... you have to travel with a purpose in mind. If not, you can get super lost in it because it just becomes promiscuity."
  • Spiritual Growth: Described jail experience in Lebanon as "true death" and rebirth, leading to deeper faith commitment and willingness to fully submit to God's will.
  • Relationship Status (November 2025): Dating Japanese woman but "leaning towards just wanting to be friends" due to logistics and not wanting to live in Japan permanently. Plans final "mini trip" to make decision.
  • Health Awareness: Experiencing sugar crashes more frequently, diabetes runs in family, focusing on moderation and running routine
  • Family Background: Parents were both teachers who bonded through ministry and evangelism work

Our Relationship​

  • Friends, Gary values his thinking on politics and culture.
  • Gary sees him as very talented and divinely suited for the Lebanon journalism project.
  • Previously, Gary offered him an advisory/strategy role within his new political strategy agency (Hyper Agent Labs).
  • Shared Worldview: Both view current events through spiritual warfare lens and see Isaiah's work as divinely guided.
  • Deep Political Analysis: Share sophisticated understanding of geopolitical dynamics, including Putin's theocratic vision, Western corruption, and deep state networks.

Recent Interactions​

  • 2025-03-30: Phone call where Gary updated Isaiah on his new role with Joe Liemandt, the $600K contract, the America 2.0 Summit plan, and offered Isaiah a paid advisory role in his new agency.

  • 2025-06-09: In-person conversation in Austin with Gary, Zachary Smith, and Russ Ballard. Discussed his move to Las Vegas, his professional background with Jake Tran, and the venture/crypto scenes in various cities.

  • 2025-07-11: Gary revealed major funding commitment for Isaiah's journalism trip to Lebanon, marking Gary's "first time funding journalism" to give voice to Lebanese people who feel voiceless. Gary emphasized shared responsibility model where Isaiah must take personal risk while Gary provides funding support.

  • 2025-07-12: Extended conversation covering World War III analysis, spiritual warfare framework, Trump administration critique, and journalism philosophy. Isaiah expressed complete readiness for Lebanon project and described his current "monk mode" focus. Gary characterized the opportunity as "the easiest layup I've ever seen" and "divinely designed" for Isaiah.

  • 2025-07-18: Comprehensive discussion on military veteran disillusionment (particularly those who realize they "fought wars for Israel"), Putin's theocratic vision and spiritual warfare narrative, Western corruption and compromised leaders, Epstein network connections to power structures, and the need for uncompromising truth-telling journalism. Isaiah demonstrated sophisticated understanding of global power dynamics and expressed commitment to authentic journalism despite personal risks. Mentioned upcoming travel to Vietnam.

  • 2025-09-15: Deep spiritual conversation covering Charlie Kirk's assassination and its implications for American Christians, the reality of miracles and the Holy Spirit, Isaiah's jail experience as spiritual death/rebirth, discussion of the "Letter to American Christians" project from Lebanon perspective, and Gary's vision for a "science of miracles" center. Isaiah shared profound insights on atheism's effects, body preservation of saints (Saint Charbel), and his commitment to fully submitting to God's will rather than human loyalties. Both discussed the necessity of spiritual warfare understanding over political action.

  • 2025-10-26: Comprehensive strategic discussion on achieving financial abundance through spiritual alignment, with Gary advising Isaiah to be prepared to "flourish abundantly" while maintaining willingness to sacrifice. Explored controversial "Pokémon theory" of assembling complementary business teams based on racial strengths within God's design. Gary outlined vision for distributed church model using technology to connect house churches. Discussed Isaiah's potential to plant a church in Japan with future wife, leveraging his digital communication skills. Gary assigned mission to visit Heaven's Burgers for evangelism story and proposed Isaiah create agency bridging Japanese companies to Western markets. Extensive critique of Jordan Peterson's spiritual blindness and defense of Israel for financial reasons. Both emphasized converting tech industry "kings" rather than mass fundraising, with Gary sharing his own journey from financial insecurity to spiritual stewardship.

  • 2025-11-15: Deep political and spiritual conversation covering Trump-Epstein scandal, fall of republics, and future plans. Isaiah expressed complete disillusionment with Trump: "He just respects rich and powerful people. To a fault... He just likes rich and powerful people." Discussed Bill Clinton connections and Trump's refusal to prosecute enemies. Isaiah noted Gary's attendance at historic Thomas Massey press conference: "You were a part of history, man. That is going to be a historical moment for this presidency." Explored "theater kid energy" in politics and comedy, with Isaiah critiquing performative nature of American government. Discussed Roman Republic parallels to current America: "We are a republic... look at the fall of the Roman Republic before it became an empire." Gary revealed new business concept of executive AI education bootcamps ($8,000+ per person corporate training), with Isaiah supportive. Isaiah committed to consistency for 2026: "Next year is gonna be all about consistency... that's the only way you get your breakthrough." Discussed relationship decision pending with Japanese girlfriend, leaning towards friendship due to logistics. Shared health concerns about sugar crashes and diabetes risk. Both emphasized readiness for martyrdom: "You always have to be ready to be martyred and always be ready to be a fool." Isaiah plans to establish headquarters in 2026 for stability while continuing selective travel.

  • 2025-12-14: Phone call with Isaiah now back in America, driving through South Dakota after starting in Colorado. Congratulated Gary on hackathon win and video quality. Gary pitched Texas as "hub for ambitious Christians" and emphasized Isaiah's complementary skills for tech businesses ("You don't have to be the best editor, writer... you're going to really stand out compared to business people"). Isaiah reconsidering Jordan Peterson Academy application with more mature perspective: "Once you find what people are strong and what they're not strong at, you just accept it." Lebanon documentary trailer almost done for Tucker Carlson pitch - Isaiah sees importance of being the only person with a "Lebanon beat." Discussed Catholicism vs Protestantism and Holy Spirit presence. Isaiah on 30-hour fast, committed to health discipline. Planning Christmas with family ("probably the last big Christmas I'll do"), then CES in two weeks. Shared discovery that Nagasaki bombing killed 10,000 Japanese Christians - Japan's largest Christian community. Gary mentioned upcoming Applied AI community launch in Austin. Ended with prayer of gratitude for brotherhood.

  • 2025-12-28: Phone call from Wisconsin during Christmas family visit. Isaiah reflecting on mortality ("you never know when you'll get to see people, no matter who it is, ever again") and shifting philosophy away from conference networking toward smaller trusted circle: "floating around crazy people, I realize, hasn't really gotten me where I want it to be." Found Wisconsin better than expected with "good Christians." Gary shared AI community opportunity from mentor figure and revealed God put Christian schools on his heart - Isaiah very receptive. Isaiah credited Gary for positive influence during conspiracy content overload, referenced blocking friend who spammed Charlie Kirk theories. Compared Catholic vs Protestant mass efficiency ("boom. Get everybody in"). Professional updates: CES Saturday for International Business Times, Lebanon video in final stages. Returning to Japan for girlfriend who is receptive to faith, but admitted fear of companionship: "I'd rather just have my freedom, a single freedom." May visit grandmother in New Jersey (90s) before leaving. Both hoping to meet and collaborate in 2026.

  • 2025-11-26: Transformative conversation marking Isaiah's decisive shift from isolation to actively seeking community. Gary invited Isaiah to share an Airbnb in Austin for a month (~$2K per person) to explore fellowship and business opportunities. Isaiah declared end of solo "monk mode": "I'm done trying to be alone in this world. It's impossible. You can't do anything." Currently in historic part of Japan observing temple tourists, planning return to US in two weeks. Discussed creative consulting potential, positioning as someone who can "throw a wrench in the system" and modernize content strategies. Referenced successful transformation of 99 Bitcoins' writing system. Shared profound theological insights about God-given talents: "God does choose people... if you have the potential, if God has given you the potential, the worst thing you can do is squander it." Used King Arthur's Round Table metaphor: "Everybody gets their own quest... their own potential, their own talent." Criticized friend visiting Japan who gained weight and blamed genetics: "You're squandering your talents." Gary suggested Isaiah could do live events roasting startups' messaging and building pipeline through LinkedIn. Both discussed separation of spiritual vs. commercial personas. Isaiah considering either Austin or Ralston Academy (Georgia school that travels to Greece). Extensive discussion on why Texas works: "You can't have a thriving culture if hot girls can't live there independently." Isaiah committed to visiting Gary's church regardless of Austin decision. Political discussion included Thomas Massey pushing for Epstein files release, Trump "messing up the numbers," and parallels to fall of Roman Republic. Isaiah praised Tucker Carlson's bravery discussing WWII narratives: "This guy is so brave... the narrative is just messed up." Both emphasized importance of spiritual substrate for America. Isaiah open to consulting work helping startups with video/content, noting "every startup is a media company now." Excited about returning to States: "I am really excited to go back."

Shared Interests​

  • Politics and Culture
  • Writing and Content Creation
  • Crypto
  • Comedy / Stand-up
  • Critiquing societal trends
  • Finding purpose in work and location
  • Spiritual Warfare: Both view current events through spiritual lens
  • Authentic Journalism: Shared belief in need for voice-giving journalism vs. opinion content
  • Geopolitical Analysis: Deep understanding of global power structures, religious/spiritual dimensions of conflicts
  • Truth-telling: Commitment to exposing corruption regardless of personal cost

Key Insights About Them​

  • Evolution: Has moved from location-seeking and relationship-focused to work-focused and purpose-driven.
  • Professional Network: Has connections with "some of the best editors in the world, some of the best videographers in the world."
  • Pattern Recognition: Describes becoming "bored" with dating/social activities due to pattern recognition, leading to current focused state.
  • Global Perspective: Has Special Forces contacts providing insights into current world situation, particularly military veteran disillusionment.
  • Ready for Responsibility: Expressed complete readiness to take on significant journalism project with potential global impact.
  • Uncompromising Vision: Increasingly frustrated with compromise in media figures he previously respected; committed to authentic truth-telling journalism.
  • Sophisticated Geopolitical Understanding: Demonstrates deep grasp of spiritual/religious dimensions of current conflicts, particularly Putin's theocratic vision and Western spiritual corruption.
  • Anti-Establishment: Clear understanding of how power structures (Epstein network, deep state) operate and willingness to expose them. Views Trump as "a little bit of Bush... a little bit of Obama... a little bit of Clinton."
  • Church Planting Potential: Gary sees Isaiah as having strong potential to start a church in Japan, with skills in "digital communication, making videos, storytelling around the church, documenting testimonies."
  • Business-Ministry Integration: Developing model to work in tech/crypto while funding ministry work, targeting tech industry "kings" for conversion rather than mass fundraising.
  • Political Evolution: Sees parallels between current America and fall of Roman Republic rather than Empire. Views Nick Fuentes as "dam holding back all the real actual anti-Semites."
  • Biblical Urgency: "You always have to be ready to be martyred... the times are dire and you have to... leave it all behind."
  • Content Strategy Evolution: Recognizing need for consistency over sporadic high-effort posts: "2026 will just be the year of consistency."
  • Japan Cultural Observations: Notes Japanese relationships sometimes "care about the aesthetic of a relationship" more than Western romantic ideals
  • Philosophy on Talent and Calling: Deep theological understanding that everyone has God-given talents with "upper bounds" that must not be squandered. Views life through lens of Arthurian quests where each person has unique mission.
  • Anti-9-to-5 Mindset: Never worked traditional 9-to-5, believes it would send him to "mental asylum." Sees playing it safe as satanic: "by the time you become older... wow, you played it safe. Congratulations."
  • Community Need Recognition: Shifting from isolation to actively seeking fellowship: "Your twenties just about making new friends and you kind of just build relationships from there."

Potential Future Interactions/Collaborations​

  • Lebanon Journalism Project: Primary focus - high-quality journalism giving voice to Lebanese people
  • Paid advisor/strategist for Gary's political agency (Hyper Agent Labs)
  • Regular "war room" calls
  • Collaborating on writing tasks (e.g., speeches, scripts)
  • New Form of Journalism: Developing authentic, voice-giving journalism model with first-person accounts
  • Truth-telling Initiatives: Writing about Trump-Epstein connections and Republican failures to prosecute
  • Substack Notes Strategy: Gary advising multiple daily posts on Substack Notes for consistency
  • Science of Miracles: Potential collaboration on Gary's vision for documenting and studying supernatural Christianity
  • Letter to American Christians: Collaborating with his son to create message from Lebanon perspective to American Christians about spiritual priorities over political action
  • Japan Ministry Development: Potential church planting (though relationship with Japanese girlfriend uncertain)
  • Heaven's Burgers Story: Mission to interview Christian burger chain in Japan about evangelism strategies
  • Japanese-Western Business Bridge: Agency concept helping Japanese tech companies access global markets while funding ministry
  • AI Executive Education: Supporting Gary's new bootcamp concept for corporate AI training
  • 2026 Content Consistency: Committed to regular posting schedule across platforms
  • Austin Fellowship Experiment: Planning to visit Austin and attend Gary's church; open to staying longer if Texas has strong impact, though currently "leaning towards being abroad"
  • Creative Consulting Services: Developing "wrench in the system" consultancy for startups needing content strategy modernization; potential live event format roasting/workshopping startup messaging
  • Applied AI Community Integration: Gary's upcoming AI community launch in Austin creates natural entry point for Isaiah's creative consulting services in tech ecosystem

Notes​

Isaiah's move to Japan represents a strategic "reset" and demonstrates his commitment to focusing purely on work. His description of entering "monk mode" and having experienced what he wanted to experience personally indicates significant maturity and readiness for professional responsibility. Gary sees the Lebanon journalism opportunity as divinely orchestrated perfect timing, with Isaiah's network, experience, and current mindset creating optimal conditions for high-impact journalism. The July 12 conversation revealed deep shared worldview on spiritual warfare, current global events, and the role of authentic journalism in an "oversaturated opinion" environment.

September 15, 2025 Update: Isaiah demonstrated profound spiritual maturation following his jail experience in Lebanon, describing it as a "true death" and rebirth that prepared him for deeper faith commitment. Currently in Japan, he has entered "monk mode" focused on work and spiritual growth, having found a meaningful relationship there. The conversation revealed his sophisticated understanding of miracles (citing Saint Charbel's preserved body), the necessity of submitting to God's will over human loyalties, and his role in creating the "Letter to American Christians" from Lebanon perspective. Isaiah showed deep spiritual discernment about atheism's effects on human nature and the importance of spiritual warfare understanding over political action. Gary sees him as uniquely positioned for both the Lebanon journalism project and potential future collaboration on documenting miracles and supernatural Christianity. His evolution from location-seeking to purpose-driven spiritual mission represents significant personal and professional maturation.

October 26, 2025 Update: Gary provided extensive ministry and business guidance, emphasizing Isaiah's need to achieve "unambiguous success" while maintaining spiritual devotion. The conversation revealed Gary's vision for Isaiah potentially planting a church in Japan ("you end up marrying this girl and you stay in Japan, you're gonna start a church"), leveraging his digital communication and storytelling skills. Gary sees Isaiah as potentially becoming a Jonathan Edwards-like figure for the modern era. They discussed practical strategies including creating an agency to help Japanese companies understand Western markets (solving Japan's "spiritual issues that lead to developmental issues"), visiting Heaven's Burgers for evangelism research, and focusing on converting tech industry "kings" who can fund thousands rather than seeking middle-class donations. Gary shared his own journey from financial insecurity (spending thousands weekly on friends) to understanding godly stewardship. The conversation included controversial discussion of racial dynamics in business through a theological lens ("God designed us" differently for complementary strengths) and extensive critique of Jordan Peterson's spiritual blindness. Both emphasized the integration of marketplace excellence with bold ministry, with Gary articulating: "It's easier in addition to make spiritual impact if people respect you making them money."

November 15, 2025 Update: Isaiah has reached complete disillusionment with Trump, viewing him as someone who "just respects rich and powerful people" regardless of their moral character. His political analysis has deepened, comparing current America to the fall of the Roman Republic rather than Empire, seeing potential for eventual dictatorship. Preparing to leave Japan and establish a headquarters in 2026, likely ending romantic relationship with Japanese girlfriend due to logistics and life direction differences. Committed to content consistency strategy for 2026 after sporadic posting in 2025. Health consciousness increasing due to family diabetes history and experiencing sugar crashes. Maintains strong biblical worldview emphasizing readiness for martyrdom: "You always have to be ready to be martyred." Sees Nick Fuentes as paradoxically preventing worse extremism by channeling anti-establishment energy. Travel philosophy has matured: viewing excessive travel without purpose as "promiscuity" with countries as "brides." Ready to return to America after seeing "enough of the world" through his journeys in Lebanon, Vietnam, and Japan. Supportive of Gary's new AI executive education bootcamp concept, recognizing market gap for in-person AI evangelism beyond corporate representatives.

November 26, 2025 Update: Isaiah has made a decisive shift from isolation to actively seeking community and fellowship, declaring: "I'm done trying to be alone in this world. It's impossible." The conversation revealed his profound theological framework viewing life through the lens of Arthurian quests, where each person receives unique God-given talents with "upper bounds" that must not be squandered. Currently observing Japanese culture from historic temple area while preparing for US return in two weeks. Gary's invitation to Austin represents a potential turning point - offering both spiritual community through Gary's church and professional opportunities in the thriving Texas tech ecosystem. Isaiah's creative consulting vision as a "wrench in the system" to modernize content strategies aligns perfectly with Austin's startup culture where "every startup is a media company now." His rejection of traditional employment ("I'd be in a mental asylum") combined with proven success transforming 99 Bitcoins' content demonstrates readiness for entrepreneurial consulting work. The conversation's emphasis on Texas as a place where authentic Christian culture can thrive ("America is a Christian substrate") resonates with Isaiah's deepening faith journey. Isaiah's philosophy on talent is uncompromising: viewing playing it safe as "satanic" and emphasizing that "by the time you become older... wow, you played it safe. Congratulations." His commitment to visiting Gary's church regardless of final Austin decision shows genuine desire for spiritual community. The timing appears divinely orchestrated - Isaiah ending "monk mode" just as Gary begins hosting community events again in Austin. Notable political insights included praising Tucker Carlson's bravery in discussing WWII narratives and viewing current America through the lens of the Roman Republic's fall rather than the Empire's.

Transcripts​

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2025-07-12-gary-sheng-isaiah-mccall-lebanon-journalism-readiness2025-07-12Discussion about Lebanon journalism project readiness, World War III analysis, and spiritual warfare framework
2025-07-18-gary-isaiah-geopolitics-spiritual-warfare-journalism2025-07-18Geopolitics conversation covering military disillusionment, spiritual warfare, and uncompromising journalism
2025-09-15-gary-sheng-isaiah-mccall-charlie-kirk-spiritual-warfare-miracles-holy-spirit2025-09-15Spiritual conversation covering Charlie Kirk's assassination implications, miracles, and Holy Spirit experiences
2025-11-15-isaiah-mccall-political-disillusionment-future-plans2025-11-15Political disillusionment discussion, Roman Republic parallels, and 2026 content strategy planning
2025-11-26-gary-isaiah-mccall-austin-fellowship2025-11-26Austin fellowship discussion, creative consulting transition, and ending monk mode
2025-12-14-gary-isaiah-return-to-america2025-12-14Isaiah's return to America from Japan and cross-country travel observations
2025-12-28-gary-isaiah-mccall-wisconsin-christmas2025-12-28Wisconsin Christmas catchup discussing philosophy shift on networking, Gary's AI community and Christian schools vision