The precarious footing of religious freedom everywhere. 

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President Trump released his new policy on in vitro fertilization this week. It is not getting good reviews. A diverse group released a statement on Artificial Intelligence and the future of AI. And gambling-related arrests rock the sports world. 

Segment 1 – President Trump’s IVF Policy  

YouTube: President Trump Makes an Announcement, Oct. 16, 2025 

First Things: Trump’s IVF Policy Could Be Worse, But It’s Still Bad  

Segment 2 – Statement on Superintelligence  

Statement on Superintelligence  

PrimeTimer: “Miracles do happen”: Community celebrates as Annunciation Catholic School shooting survivor Sophia Forchas welcomed home by classmates 

Segment 3 - NBA Betting Scandal  

ESPN: What we know about the Billups-Rozier NBA gambling cases  

The Free Press: The Real Problem with Sports Betting  

Comments from Listeners  

Nightlight snowflake adoption 

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It turns out the craze was virtue signaling all along. 

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Increasing IVF access means more bought and sold kids, and more lost lives.

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It’s long past time to address the dire situation Nigerian Christians are facing for their faith. 

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A right vision of the Gospel of the Kingdom is the better path to forge. 

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They are cultural allies, but Christians and Mormons don’t worship the same God. 

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John and Maria discuss the long-awaited return of hostages from Gaza; China cracking down on Christians again, racist texts from Young Republicans, and Global Anglicans announce the Church of England has left them. 

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Interesting Times Podcast 

Facts About Fertility 

Segment 1 - News Headlines 

Gaza Christians Come Home 

Chinese Pastors Arrested 

Global Anglicans Break with Church of England 

Segment 2 - More News Headlines 

Trans Trending Downward 

Is this Revival? 

More Men than Women Attending Church 

Young Republicans Text Messages 

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Christian education offers a vision of identity rooted in the foundational truth that we made in the image of God.

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The racist origins of Planned Parenthood. 

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