Top headlines for Monday, August 4, 2025

In this episode, we explore gospel music dynamics as renowned artist Marvin Sapp responds to criticisms from Maverick City Music's executive, Norman Gyamfi. Then, we turn our attention to a pro-life activist's legal battle, as he appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court following his sentence for silently praying near an abortion facility. Finally, we touch on international tensions with Hamas cutting communications with mediators, declaring negotiations will only continue after the humanitarian crisis is resolved.

00:11 Maverick City Music executive critiques gospel music
01:08 Chaplain contemplated suicide to protest treatment by CofE
02:05 Pro-life activist jailed for silent prayer near abortion clinic
03:00 Hamas: No ceasefire talks until Gaza ‘hunger ends’
03:54 Iranian pastor urges Trump not to deport persecuted Christians
05:01 Home connected to ‘TikTok cult’ leader is raided by feds
05:46 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America elects first black leader

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Links to the News

• Maverick City Music executive critiques gospel music | Entertainment
• Chaplain contemplated suicide to protest treatment by CofE | Church & Ministries
• Pro-life activist jailed for silent prayer near abortion clinic | U.S.
• Hamas: No ceasefire talks until Gaza ‘hunger ends’ | World
• Iranian pastor urges Trump not to deport persecuted Christians | Politics
• Home connected to ‘TikTok cult’ leader is raided by feds | U.S.
• Evangelical Lutheran Church in America elects first black leader | Church & Ministries