Barron Trump and Prophetic Dreams: How Christians Can Discern Their Dreams Biblically

In the past few days, a story has been making the rounds about Barron Trump, a late-night phone call, and dreams about Jesus.

According to a recent interview on The George Janko Show, Pastor Stuart Knechtle claims he spoke with Barron Trump around 12:30 a.m. about Christianity and evidence for the faith. He says the part of the conversation that seemed to impact Barron most was a story about Muslims coming to Christ after supernatural dreams of Jesus. Knechtle walked away believing Barron is “very close” to putting his faith in Christ. (Christian Post)

So far, these details come from the pastor’s own account. Reports note that the Trump family has not publicly confirmed the conversation or Barron’s spiritual decisions. (People.com)

Still, the story taps into a much bigger question many believers are already asking:

What do we do with dreams that feel spiritual?

Dreams in the news—and in our churches

For years, mission reports have highlighted testimonies of Muslims who say they encountered Jesus in vivid dreams and later chose to follow Him. Knechtle referenced this kind of story in his conversation with Barron, even mentioning a friend in Africa who reportedly sees many Muslims coming to Christ through dreams and revelations.

Whether you’re skeptical, curious, or somewhere in between, there’s no denying that dreams keep showing up in people’s spiritual journeys—both in the headlines and in local churches.

That raises a pastoral and personal challenge:

• How do we discern whether a dream is from God, from our own mind, or from another source?

• How do we respond without slipping into either cynicism or superstition?

Why discernment matters

Scripture is full of dreams and visions—Joseph, Daniel, the Magi, Pilate’s wife, and others all encountered God through the night. At the same time, the Bible also warns about false dreams and urges believers to test everything (Jer. 23; 1 Thess. 5).

In a media environment that rewards sensational stories, we need something more solid than viral clips and emotional reactions. We need tools that:

• anchor us in Scripture

• remind us to seek wise counsel

• help us avoid putting more weight on a dream than the Bible itself does

That’s where a resource like Understanding the Dreams You Dream by Ira Milligan is especially timely.

A practical guide to understanding dreams

Understanding the Dreams You Dream is written from a Christian perspective to help believers navigate the symbolic language of dreams without getting lost in technical jargon.

The book includes:

• clear teaching on how God may speak through dreams

• practical guidance on Scripture-based meditation

• personal examples from the author’s own life and ministry

• an extensive dictionary of dream symbols to help you sort through imagery and patterns

In other words, it doesn’t just tell you that dreams can matter—it helps you discern them in a way that honors the Bible and keeps Jesus at the center.

You can find the revised and expanded edition here:

A question for you

Stories about Barron Trump, or about Muslims dreaming of Jesus, can easily turn into arguments online. But they can also be an invitation to examine our own walk with God.

So here’s a question to reflect on (or discuss with your small group):

Have you ever had a dream that felt spiritually significant? How did you test it—or how could you test it—against Scripture, wise counsel, and the character of God?

If you’re ready to move from confusion or curiosity to discernment, Understanding the Dreams You Dream might be a great next step.