Top headlines for Monday, May 19, 2025

In this engaging episode, we explore the political tensions surrounding the confirmation of President Trump's nominee for U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See, highlighting accusations from a GOP senator about alleged Democratic obstruction. Then, we shift to a compelling story of transformation and activism as we discuss how an ex-porn star-turned-pastor is playing a pivotal role in raising awareness about abuses within the pornography industry, coinciding with the release of a crucial report by the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE). Plus, we turn our attention to international affairs, where President Trump's statements on the prospect of a nuclear deal and lasting peace with Iran suggest a hopeful future in U.S.-Iran relations. 

00:11 Dems block Trump's Holy See nomination ahead of installalation
01:15 Illegal immigrant mom convicted of sex trafficking her daughter
02:04 Pope Leo affirms Catholic Church teaching on abortion, marriage
03:04 Ex-porn star-turned-pastor reveals how God saved his life
04:02 US, Iran ‘close’ to deal and ‘long term peace,’ Trump says
05:00 UK churches see twice as many people commit to following Christ
06:01 Comedian Carrie Murphy on joy of knowing Jesus through laughter

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Links to the News

• Dems block Trump's Holy See nomination ahead of installalation | Politics
• Illegal immigrant mom convicted of sex trafficking her daughter | U.S.
• Pope Leo affirms Catholic Church teaching on abortion, marriage | World
• Ex-porn star-turned-pastor reveals how God saved his life | U.S.
• US, Iran ‘close’ to deal and ‘long term peace,’ Trump says | Politics
• UK churches see twice as many people commit to following Christ | Living
• Comedian Carrie Murphy on joy of knowing Jesus through laughter | Podcast