Halloween and a mid-term election are ahead. A change in rules for organ donations has many rethinking their involvement. And what to do about falling marriage rates. Segment 1 – Halloween and Elections <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW250036928 BCX0" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW250036928 BCX0" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="25" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"> <a class="Hyperlink SCXW250036928 BCX0" href= "https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapple.news%2FAGOQLpHjkT9yd2mgKZM5uEw&data=05%7C02%7Ceditorialteam%40colsoncenter.org%7C94c97d4a104c404d356108df3500bc78%7C4609102cc8034be7b6ce2bfafe9556c6%7C0%7C0%7C639287949411145283%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=jz7n37YhN7wDTZVB897aLnRJdDHW%2BWlN9OYYl4FpwJQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NPR story on changes in donor rules</a> </li> </ul> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW250036928 BCX0" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW250036928 BCX0" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="25" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"> <a class="Hyperlink SCXW250036928 BCX0" href= "https://breakpoint.org/voting-and-the-lesser-of-two-evils/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Voting and the Lesser of Two Evils</a> </li> </ul> Segment 2 – Organ Donations and Falling Marriage Rates <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW250036928 BCX0" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW250036928 BCX0" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"> <a class="Hyperlink SCXW250036928 BCX0" href= "https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcbn.com%2Fnews%2Fhealth%2Fmarriage-rate-has-fallen-65-churches-are-missing-solution&data=05%7C02%7Ceditorialteam%40colsoncenter.org%7C18baadae5104497f5eed08df34fcdeac%7C4609102cc8034be7b6ce2bfafe9556c6%7C0%7C0%7C639287932810951719%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=FUy%2BiY51OGKW0JmV87xPww2q21TgBmFwiGpBBpNyZGc%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NPR story on organ donor rule changes</a> </li> </ul> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW250036928 BCX0" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW250036928 BCX0" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"> <a class="Hyperlink SCXW250036928 BCX0" href= "https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcbn.com%2Fnews%2Fhealth%2Fmarriage-rate-has-fallen-65-churches-are-missing-solution&data=05%7C02%7Ceditorialteam%40colsoncenter.org%7C18baadae5104497f5eed08df34fcdeac%7C4609102cc8034be7b6ce2bfafe9556c6%7C0%7C0%7C639287932810951719%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=FUy%2BiY51OGKW0JmV87xPww2q21TgBmFwiGpBBpNyZGc%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CBN article on marriage rates</a> </li> </ul> Segment 3 – John's Flight Dilemma

Halloween and a mid-term election are ahead. A change in rules for organ donations has many rethinking their involvement. And what to do about falling marriage rates. Segment 1 – Halloween and Elections NPR story on changes in donor rules Voting and the Lesser of Two Evils Segment 2 – Organ Donations and Falling Marriage Rates NPR story on organ donor rule changes CBN article on marriage rates Segment 3 – John's Flight Dilemma

Halloween and a mid-term election are ahead. A change in rules for organ donations has many rethinking their involvement. And what to do about falling marriage rates. Segment 1 – Halloween and Elections <ul> <li> <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapple.news%2FAGOQLpHjkT9yd2mgKZM5uEw&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ceditorialteam%40colsoncenter.org%7C94c97d4a104c404d356108df3500bc78%7C4609102cc8034be7b6ce2bfafe9556c6%7C0%7C0%7C639287949411145283%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=jz7n37YhN7wDTZVB897aLnRJdDHW%2BWlN9OYYl4FpwJQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer">NPR story on changes in donor rules</a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <a href="https://breakpoint.org/voting-and-the-lesser-of-two-evils/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Voting and the Lesser of Two Evils</a> </li> </ul> Segment 2 – Organ Donations and Falling Marriage Rates <ul> <li> <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcbn.com%2Fnews%2Fhealth%2Fmarriage-rate-has-fallen-65-churches-are-missing-solution&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ceditorialteam%40colsoncenter.org%7C18baadae5104497f5eed08df34fcdeac%7C4609102cc8034be7b6ce2bfafe9556c6%7C0%7C0%7C639287932810951719%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=FUy%2BiY51OGKW0JmV87xPww2q21TgBmFwiGpBBpNyZGc%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer">NPR story on organ donor rule changes</a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcbn.com%2Fnews%2Fhealth%2Fmarriage-rate-has-fallen-65-churches-are-missing-solution&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ceditorialteam%40colsoncenter.org%7C18baadae5104497f5eed08df34fcdeac%7C4609102cc8034be7b6ce2bfafe9556c6%7C0%7C0%7C639287932810951719%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=FUy%2BiY51OGKW0JmV87xPww2q21TgBmFwiGpBBpNyZGc%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer">CBN article on marriage rates</a> </li> </ul> Segment 3 – John's Flight Dilemma

Halloween and Elections; Organ Donations; Falling Marriage Rates

Western civilization is being challenged in the ongoing riots in France. A new poll reveals younger generations are open to Sharia law. Kalshi has found ways to sidestep gambling laws. And should Christians be celebrating horror movies and books? Segment 1 – France is Burning; Support for Sharia is Growing <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW229378057 BCX0" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW229378057 BCX0" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="25" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"> Need link to Friday BP </li> </ul> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW229378057 BCX0" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW229378057 BCX0" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="25" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"> <a class="Hyperlink SCXW229378057 BCX0" href= "https://www.truthrising.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">Truth Rising Documentary</a> </li> </ul> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW229378057 BCX0" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW229378057 BCX0" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="25" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"> <a class="Hyperlink SCXW229378057 BCX0" href= "https://www.truthrising.com/the-study/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">Truth Rising The Study</a> </li> </ul> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW229378057 BCX0" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW229378057 BCX0" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="25" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"> <a class="Hyperlink SCXW229378057 BCX0" href= "https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/partner_surveys/sharia_law_43_of_youngest_voters_like_it" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sharia Law Poll</a> </li> </ul> Segment 2 – Kalshi and Betting <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW229378057 BCX0" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW229378057 BCX0" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"> <a class="Hyperlink SCXW229378057 BCX0" href= "https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/kalshi-controversial-prediction-market/4137032/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kalshi and Gambling</a> </li> </ul> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW229378057 BCX0" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW229378057 BCX0" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"> <a class="Hyperlink SCXW229378057 BCX0" href= "https://www.npr.org/2026/10/02/nx-s1-5981420/kalshi-betting-prediction-markets-gambling-addiction" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Prediction Markets</a> </li> </ul> Segment 3 – Oh, the Horror! <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW229378057 BCX0" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW229378057 BCX0" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="27" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"> <a class="Hyperlink SCXW229378057 BCX0" href= "https://breakpoint.org/to-boo-or-not-to-boo-3/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">To Boo or Not to Boo</a> </li> </ul> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW229378057 BCX0" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW229378057 BCX0" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="27" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"> <a class="Hyperlink SCXW229378057 BCX0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6kD-AAHMD8" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">Allie Beth Stucky video</a> </li> </ul> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW229378057 BCX0" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW229378057 BCX0" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="27" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"> <a class="Hyperlink SCXW229378057 BCX0" href= "https://colsoncenter-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/bditmer_colsoncenter_org/IQBCPKbjzSOWRqoJWA0_vvZLAQEiWvBdLpi6LkyYQkFQqzU?e=BxdW6S" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Why Family Matters when You're Dying</a> </li> </ul>

Western civilization is being challenged in the ongoing riots in France. A new poll reveals younger generations are open to Sharia law. Kalshi has found ways to sidestep gambling laws. And should Christians be celebrating horror movies and books? Segment 1 – France is Burning; Support for Sharia is Growing Need link to Friday BP Truth Rising Documentary Truth Rising The Study Sharia Law Poll Segment 2 – Kalshi and Betting Kalshi and Gambling Prediction Markets Segment 3 – Oh, the Horror! To Boo or Not to Boo Allie Beth Stucky video Why Family Matters when You're Dying

Western civilization is being challenged in the ongoing riots in France. A new poll reveals younger generations are open to Sharia law. Kalshi has found ways to sidestep gambling laws. And should Christians be celebrating horror movies and books? Segment 1 – France is Burning; Support for Sharia is Growing <ul> <li> Need link to Friday BP </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.truthrising.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Truth Rising Documentary</a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.truthrising.com/the-study/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Truth Rising The Study</a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/partner_surveys/sharia_law_43_of_youngest_voters_like_it" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sharia Law Poll</a> </li> </ul> Segment 2 – Kalshi and Betting <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/kalshi-controversial-prediction-market/4137032/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kalshi and Gambling</a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.npr.org/2026/10/02/nx-s1-5981420/kalshi-betting-prediction-markets-gambling-addiction" rel="noopener noreferrer">Prediction Markets</a> </li> </ul> Segment 3 – Oh, the Horror! <ul> <li> <a href="https://breakpoint.org/to-boo-or-not-to-boo-3/" rel="noopener noreferrer">To Boo or Not to Boo</a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6kD-AAHMD8" rel="noopener noreferrer">Allie Beth Stucky video</a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <a href="https://colsoncenter-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/bditmer_colsoncenter_org/IQBCPKbjzSOWRqoJWA0_vvZLAQEiWvBdLpi6LkyYQkFQqzU?e=BxdW6S" rel="noopener noreferrer">Why Family Matters when You're Dying</a> </li> </ul>

France is Burning; Support for Sharia is Growing; Kalshi and Betting and Oh, the Horror!

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