NEWS: Missionary Rescued in South Africa – Josh Sullivan, a U.S. missionary kidnapped at gunpoint during a church service, was rescued after a deadly shootout. Sullivan credits God and prayer for the miracle.

FOCUS STORY: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing criticism over alleged private communications involving military policy and political advocacy. The White House is standing by him, but critics argue it raises ethical and national security concerns.

THE MAIN THING: More than 100 Christians have been brutally killed in Nigeria in the last two weeks. Raj Nair speaks with Truth Nigeria’s Douglas Burton to expose what’s really happening—and why international silence persists.

TODAY’S VERSE: Lamentations 3:21–23 – “But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”