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Top News Stories Jan 22, 2026 – 09:00 AM CST

The 10 Commandments are back in court

VERBATIM:  The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has heard arguments this week over whether Louisiana can require public schools to post the decalogue in all classrooms.  The ACLU and various atheist groups are challenging the Louisiana law and most observers believe no matter what the 5th Circuit decides — this case is going to the Supreme Court.  Texas has a similar 10 Commandments law and it also faces a legal challenge.  MH REPORTING

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Headlines move fast, and too many churches step back the moment culture slaps “political” on a topic. We lean in. From life and marriage to immigration and gender, we unpack why Scripture still speaks when the room gets loud—and how pastors can guide people through hard news without turning Sunday into a shouting match. The aim isn’t outrage; it’s discipleship that equips believers to love their neighbors with conviction and clarity.

We share data on pastors who believe the Bible addresses modern issues yet rarely teach them, and we highlight encouraging shifts since COVID: weekly cultural briefings, sermon-adjacent podcasts, and a renewed focus on formation over fear. Expect practical ideas for weaving timely guidance into planned series, plus a frank look at handling pushback from the vocal few. Courage grows when congregations voice support, and we offer ways to build that culture so truth-telling feels normal, not risky.

Then we zoom out to courts and civic life. What judges “see” in the Constitution often reflects how they were taught—original text or living document. We trace how law schools shaped the bench and outline a long game for reform: elect leaders who value original meaning, strengthen civic literacy, and show up in low-turnout races that decide key pipelines. Along the way, a listener question about the Founders’ Greek, Latin, and Hebrew opens a window into early American education and the power of immersion for real understanding.

If you want faith that stands firm in a noisy world—and tools to make a difference where you live—this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share the episode with a friend who cares about biblical clarity in public life, and leave a review telling us the next “political” topic you want addressed.

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