Top headlines for Thursday, June 19, 2025

In this episode, we explore a personal message of encouragement sent to President Donald Trump by U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, highlighting their ongoing diplomatic relationship. Then, we discuss the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision to uphold a Tennessee law that prohibits body-altering surgeries and hormone therapies for trans-identifying minors, a ruling that has sparked considerable debate. Finally, we examine a new survey revealing that nearly half of Americans are attending multiple churches, with online worship gaining popularity post-COVID-19 pandemic.

00:11 Huckabee tells Trump he 'will hear from Heaven' on Iran conflict
01:18 Supreme Court upholds Tenn. law banning trans surgeries for kids
02:08 Bible college attended by Minnesota shooting suspect responds
02:59 Calvary Chapel urges Calif. Supreme Court to reverse $1.2M fine
04:00 Päivi Räsänen describes blessing behind gov't prosecution of faith
04:59 Law forcing violation of confessional seal faces new lawsuit
05:59 Nearly half of churchgoers attend more than 1 congregation: study

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• Huckabee tells Trump he 'will hear from Heaven' on Iran conflict | World
• Supreme Court upholds Tenn. law banning trans surgeries for kids | Politics
• Bible college attended by Minnesota shooting suspect responds | U.S.
• Calvary Chapel urges Calif. Supreme Court to reverse $1.2M fine | U.S.
• Paivi Rasan describes blessing behind gov't prosecution of faith | World
• Law forcing violation of confessional seal faces new lawsuit | Politics
• Nearly half of churchgoers attend more than 1 congregation: study | Church & Ministries