The wife of Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum says that God is responsible for her husband's recent surge in popularity.

"I personally think this is God's will," Karen Santorum told GBTV's Glenn Beck on Thursday. "I think He has us on a path. And I do think there's a lot more happening that what we are seeing."

"How close do you think we are to losing the republic?" Beck wondered.

"Oh, it's such a concern," Karen Santorum warned. "I just really believe so strongly. This is why we are making the sacrifice we are as a family to give all. Because I do believe if President Obama is elected again, I do believe we are going to lose our nation as we know it."