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It’s Wednesday, November 4th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I’m Adam McManus. ([email protected])

By Jonathan Clark

Egyptian authorities arrest Christian for criticizing Islam

Authorities in Egypt arrested a Christian last month for criticizing Islam.

Sherif Wagih Fahmi is a 41-year-old Coptic Christian who works as an engineer in Alexandria. He recently expressed his beliefs online, opposing Islamic education in the country’s schools. His arrest follows many others. Officials have arrested 14 people since September for simply voicing non-Islamic beliefs.

Fahmi’s sister, Emy, told Coptic Solidarity, “There is no freedom of belief or freedom of expression in Egypt.”

Write a polite, 4-sentence note to the Egyptian Ambassador to America, Mohamed El-Molla, urging him to take a stand for the right of Egyptian Christians to express their convictions. Send it to the Egyptian Embassy, 3521 International Court NW, Washington, DC 20008.

YouVersion Bible App adding 18 million subscribers each day

It’s Global Bible Month.

The YouVersion Bible App is challenging people around the world to read God’s Word daily this November. Last year’s challenge brought the app across a billion downloads. This year daily usage is up 13 percent, adding over 18 million app users each day.

Bobby Gruenewald founded the Bible app. Listen to his comments to CBN News.

GRUENEWALD: “We have people that created 30-day Bible plans. I think there’s hundreds of our partners that have created special plans for Global Bible Month. We actually celebrate the Bible in Times Square [in New York City] and Piccadilly Circus in London and just different iconic places around the world.”

Psalm 1:1-2 says, “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly . . . But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in His law he meditates day and night.”

President Trump ended funding to Israel

Here in the United States, President Donald Trump ended funding to Israel as Americans headed to the polls.

The U.S. will no longer send about $4 billion in annual aid to Israel. President Trump announced this during a telephone interview on Fox & Friends yesterday. 

Listen.

TRUMP: “Now, as far as paying Israel, Bibi Netanyahu and I have made a deal that we give Israel $4 billion a year, and we made a deal months ago that we’re stopping, and at at their, they’re fine with it because you know they become a very successful country. They don’t need it.”

$12 billion spent on midterm elections

Americans voted in the midterm elections yesterday as Republicans and Democrats fight for control of Congress.

The 2026 midterm election is now the most expensive congressional election in U.S. history. OpenSecrets reports spending on congressional races reached nearly $12 billion this year. 

Conservative groups outspent liberal groups by nearly $400 million.

The Worldview will have an overview of the elections, the balance of power in Congress, and a look at some of the top races on the Thursday, November 5th newscast.

Safe Haven Baby Boxes in four states

More Safe Haven Baby Boxes are being installed across the country. 

Built to protect vulnerable infants who can no longer be cared for by their parents, the baby boxes allow mothers to safely surrender their babies at local fire departments or hospitals. Once the mother has had time to leave the area, an alarm goes off, alerting the personnel of a child, who is then cared for and checked at a local hospital.

Safe Haven Boxes has just recently added new Baby Boxes in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Missouri, with Texas planning to add another soon. 

One such hospital to receive a new Safe Haven Baby Box was MercyOne Genesis Davenport Hospital in Iowa. Lauren Lovedy with MercyOne stated, “We have upgraded our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. We have a pediatric unit. We have 24/7 neonatology. If a baby does need medical attention, we’re here to do that for them. We’re not delaying care. Not only are we getting them safe, we’re getting them the care they need.”

33 percent of Americans attend religious services monthly

Pew Research reports that religion in America is showing signs of strength and stability in recent years.

Since 2020, a steady percentage of U.S. adults identify with a religion, pray daily, and attend religious services at least monthly. 

Thirty-three percent of Americans attend religious services monthly. That number is the highest at 43 percent among adults over 76 years of age. The younger adults are in age, the less likely they are to attend religious services, with the exciting exception of the youngest adults. Forty-one percent of those aged 18-22 attend religious services regularly.  

Charlie Kirk would be proud.

100-year-old man is grateful to God

And finally, a Pennsylvania man celebrated his 100th birthday last month.

William Owen Hanna was born on October 4, 1926. He’s known for his love for his family, church, and community. Owen now has 23 great-great-grandchildren. He’s served at his church for over 70 years. And he continues his love for bowling. He started as a teenager when the pins had to be set up manually every time. Amazingly, the 100-year-old man still throws strikes.

In an interview with ABC News, Owen gave thanks to God for his life.

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OWEN: “My name is William Owen Hanna. God has blessed me to live to see my 100th birthday. Yeah.”

Psalm 92:13-14 says, “Those who are planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall still bear fruit in old age; they shall be fresh and flourishing.”

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And that’s The Worldview on this Wednesday, November 4th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I’m Adam McManus ([email protected]). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

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It’s Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I’m Adam McManus. ([email protected])

By Kevin Swanson and Timothy Reed

Chinese Communists arrest 27 Christians

China Aid reports that Chinese Communists arrested 27 Christians on October 18th in a raid on a house church in Jiangxi Province located in Southeastern China. Two leaders remain in custody.

They were charged with having attended a short theological training course in Indonesia.

High abortion rate and low fertility rate in United Kingdom

Right to Life UK has issues a warning concerning sagging births in England and Wales — the lowest in 50 years.

The report revealed that 32% of pregnancies end in abortion. That’s up from 20% just 15 years ago.  The pro-life group noted that things are about to get worse after the abortion-up-to-birth amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill became law earlier this year.

Right now, the United Kingdom’s fertility rate is running about 1.39. That means that 1,000 women of childbearing age will only have an average of 1,390 children during their reproductive years. In order for women to replace the current population, those 1,000 women would need to have 2,100 children during their reproductive years.

North Korean theft of $6.4 billion

The FBI has identified the North Korean government as the culprit in what may be the largest crypto hack in history. 

The bandits made off with $6.4 billion of stablecoin, through the crypto-exchange Binance.

Shockingly, that would be about 18% of North Korea’s annual budget which is enough money to pay for 630 nuclear warheads. 

As of Monday morning, Binance acknowledged $4.6 billion withdrawals from less trusting customers after the heist took place over the weekend.

ChainAnalysis estimates losses of $17 billion per year in crypto frauds. The FBI’s numbers indicate that online cybercrime losses have increased from half a billion dollars a year in 2011 to $21 billion just last year.

In the words of Nahum, “Woe to the bloody city! It is all full of lies and robbery. Its victim never departs  … who sells nations through her harlotries, and families through her sorceries. ‘Behold, I am against you,’ says the Lord of hosts.” (Nahum 3:1, 4b-5)

Ways to protect yourself from financial fraud

Protect yourself from fraud. 

Never rely on a phone number displayed on your phone when the voice claims to be a police officer, a banker, or some other official. Call back on a trusted number, reports the Federal Trade Commission.

Establish a family emergency code word. Never use a link to a bank, PayPal, or Amazon provided by an e-mail. Do not trust videos or familiar voices as proof.

Always be suspicious of urgency and secrecy. And never transfer money based solely on a call, text, or video.

Trump celebrated Reformation Day and “message of salvation”

For the first time since the days of President Herbert Hoover, the White House has issued a statement celebrating Reformation Day. 

Saturday, October 31st marked the 509th anniversary since Martin Luther issued his 95 theses in Wittenberg, Germany in which he listed unbiblical positions of the Catholic Church.

President Donald Trump said, “From the earliest days of our Republic, prayer and faith in Almighty God have stood as the foundation of our strength, the source of our unity, and the fount of our greatness.  This Reformation Day, I send my best wishes to the countless Christians across our country commemorating the Protestant Reformation and its enduring message of salvation by God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ.

“Five hundred years ago, William Tyndale—inspired by the work of Martin Luther—advanced the Protestant Reformation’s devotion to Holy Scripture through the publication of the first New Testament printed in English, shaping the language of the Bibles that would fortify the faith and resolve of America’s founding generation.”

President Trump added, “The Sacred Scriptures helped form the religious convictions that formed our young Nation’s founding ideals of God-given rights and individual liberty, a spiritual inheritance we honor as we continue to reflect on 250 glorious years of American Independence. 

“The Bible remains a cornerstone of our Nation’s character and upholds our steadfast devotion to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Guided by an unwavering faith in Jesus Christ, my Administration is working to restore the moral and religious foundations that have sustained our Republic for generations.” 

If you haven’t voted yet, cast your ballot today

This is Election Day. Do not forget to vote!

As we head into the midterm elections today, most of the polls are not favoring Republicans.  

Fox News polls are the most favorable to Republican candidates, putting the Democrat ahead in the U.S. Senate race in Ohio, but calling the Michigan, Texas, and Maine races pretty much neck and neck.  And Fox News is putting Democrats ahead in the U.S. House races, projecting 223 seats to the Democrats, 195 to the Republicans, and 17 toss-ups. 

Remember, God is in control. Proverbs 16:33 says, “The lot is cast into the lap, but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord.”

Michigan Democrat endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for U.S. Senate

Ahead of the midterm elections, U.S. Representative Haley Stevens, a Democrat, endorsed Michigan Republican Mike Rogers for U.S. Senate, reports CBS News.

Stevens lost in the heated U.S. Senate Democratic primary in Michigan to Abdul El-Sayed, a radical candidate who has gained notoriety for his stances on many issues. 

Listen to Stevens’ explanation for her shock endorsement.

STEVENS: “Hey Michigan, as you may have seen, our Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, Abdul [El-Sayed], said that I was no longer welcome in his campaign and that I should stay away.

“And he’s right, and that’s why I am endorsing Mike Rogers for the United States Senate today.

“I don’t belong in Abdul’s campaign. I do not stand with Hasan Piker, who gets trafficked on our college campuses.

“A dear friend of mine earlier today was saying that education is on the ballot, and she’s absolutely right. What our students see, what our children see, and who we are as Michiganders is not hate.”

Michigan is one of the top battleground states headed into tonight’s elections. 

Off-duty firefighter saved man from burning building

And finally, an uplifting story from Everyday Heroes television!

An off-duty firefighter in Tulsa, Oklahoma saved a man from a burning building.  A.J. Morrison was driving by the fire with ”no gear, no truck — just gym shorts, a t-shirt, and tennis shoes.” He crawled into the house staying as low as he could, found the victim — an unconscious man in a wheelchair — and dragged him out to safety.

MORRISON: “That’s what God put me on this Earth to do.  I just try to use my fleshly body as a vessel and carry out His will.”

The Tulsa City Council honored Morrison for his “quick thinking and selfless actions.”

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Canada eager to become Associate Member of European Union

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is doubling down on her bid for Canada to join the European Union as its first associate member. 

Von der Leyen said, “Of course, Canada cannot become a full-fledged member of the European Union because of geography. But we both want to bring our relationship to the highest level possible, and this is why we are discussing the idea of Canada becoming the first associate member of the European Union.”

The proposal has received some pushback from European delegations, but Von der Leyen declared, “Our idea is simple: an association without accession. But we can replace accession with a common ambition and vision. We can build a partnership that comes closer to membership than anything we’ve done before.”

As Canada continues its current rift with the United States, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is open to the idea of a closer relationship with the European Union.

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More Safe Haven Baby Boxes are being installed across the country. 

The organization has just recently added new Baby Boxes in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Missouri, with Texas planning to add another soon. 

One such hospital to receive a new Safe Haven Baby Box was MercyOne Genesis Davenport Hospital in Iowa. Lauren Lovedy with MercyOne stated, “We have now an upgraded NICU, we have a pediatric unit, we have 24/7 neonatology. If a baby does need medical attention, we’re here to do that for them. We’re not delaying care. Not only are we getting them safe, we’re getting them the care they need.”

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is doubling down on her bid for Canada to join the European Union as its first associate member. 

Von der Leyen said, “Of course, Canada cannot become a full-fledged member of the European Union because of geography. But we both want to bring our relationship to the highest level possible, and this is why we are discussing the idea of Canada becoming the first associate member of the European Union.”

The proposal has received some pushback from European delegations, but Von der Leyen declared, “Our idea is simple…an association without accession. But we can replace accession with a common ambition and vision. We can build a partnership that comes closer to membership than anything we’ve done before.”

As Canada continues its current rift with the United States, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is open to the idea of a closer relationship with the European Union.

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It’s Election Eve, Monday, November 2nd, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I’m Adam McManus. ([email protected])

By Adam McManus

Christian family in India severely beaten by Hindu extremists

A family in India has decided to leave their ancestral home rather than renounce Christ after police allowed a mob of more than 150 Hindu extremists, intent on killing them, to severely beat them, reports Morning Star News.

The injuries that Vikas Salam and three others received in Chhattisgarh State’s Kanker District on September 21 required hospital treatment, as the assailants beat women, children and the elderly while police shockingly ignored their pleas for help.

The mob attacked and beat three Christian families with sticks, vandalized their homes and threatened to expel them from the village because they refused to renounce their faith in Jesus Christ. Local officials also later pressured the families to recant their faith.

Salam, age 24, said, “We have been following Jesus for the last 10 years. The villagers told us to either return to the Hindu fold or leave the village.”  Here at The Worldview we celebrate their bold faith.

In Romans 8:38-39, the Apostle Paul wrote, “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Join me and send a polite, 4-sentence note to the Indian Ambassador to America, Vinay Kwatra, urging him to speak up for the right of Christians to practice their faith without being harassed and beaten. Send it to the Embassy of India, 2107 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008.

Halloween horror at U.S. stock market

The entire U.S. stock market looked like a house of Halloween horrors on October 30th, driven by rapidly sinking tech stocks tied to the swelling Artificial Intelligence bubble, reports Futurism.com.

The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 — home of major AI stocks like Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft Corp, and Amazon — was down 2.6 percent, well on track for a $1 trillion drop, as NBC News observed.

Losses were pushed by Amazon, which shed about two percent when trading opened Friday morning. In particular, Amazon’s capital expenditures for 2026 ballooned to $220 billion, much of which is tied to Artificial Intelligence.

Friday’s bloodbath comes after shares for Google’s parent company Alphabet — a major bellwether for the Artificial Intelligence trade — plummeted by over 12.6 percent on Thursday. It was the company’s worst single trading day ever, and the second-largest single day wipe out of any company’s stock in history, obliterating over $500 billion worth of market value.

The motion is all stoking fears of a bursting AI bubble, as trillions of dollars remain tied up in just a few top AI companies.

Pollster discussed Michigan and Texas Senate races

Matt Towery, a former Republican Georgia State Rep, founded InsiderAdvantage polling firm. In late 2014, he encouraged Donald Trump to run for the U.S. presidency, suggesting he would be a serious contender.  His polls were among the few to call the 2016 presidential race for Trump over Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.

Appearing on The Joe Pags Show, heard on 180 stations, he explained that the Democrat candidates do not have as much of a lead as the legacy media has been claiming.

He referenced the Michigan U.S. Senate race between Republican incumbent Mike Rogers and his leftist Muslim Democratic challenger, Abdul El-Sayed.

TOWERY: “What they’re doing in Michigan is they’re assuming that all Democrats are voting Democrat. And we’re not seeing that. We’re seeing a certain percentage split off. African-Americans, by the way, you got two groups of African-Americans up there. You’ve got very devout Christian African-Americans who I don’t think are voting for El Sayed. You also have a Black Muslim population who is voting for El-Sayed. Also, there are different Arab groups in Michigan. There are some that don’t like the Muslim Brotherhood at all.”

Towery also touched on the U.S. Senate race in Texas between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico.

TOWERY: “The race in Texas is extremely close. If Republicans turn out in presidential year numbers on Election Day, it’s not insurmountable. But none of these races are four and five and seven points. Talarico is not leading by something like that. Ken Paxton has had to fight his way back up. Republicans need to close ranks like the Democrats do. Then you’ll see a Democratic defeat, and you’ll see a Republican senator from Texas.”

Unemployment lowest since 1960s & Trump’s inflation rate half of Biden’s

Matt Towery, who has written a newly released book entitled The Honoring of Ignorance: The 7 Mirages Destroying America, expressed his frustration with Republicans who wait too late to get their message out.

TOWERY: “The one thing the Republicans don’t do is they don’t advertise in May and June and tell people the good news. For example, that unemployment’s the lowest it’s been since the 1960s, that people have more disposable income, that inflation is half of what it was under Joe Biden under his midterm. If we had run those ads and also an ad explaining why Iran was necessary, I don’t think we’d be even looking at close races right now.

“These consultants who run these campaigns want to stack all of their ads at the end when they get lowest unit rate. They don’t want to spend the money in May and June to get their candidates’ records out. I mean, we should be running ads every week, updating people with the news that NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, MSNow would not let the public see. If we could do that, we wouldn’t have the president’s approval rating where it is, and we wouldn’t be having to fight at the last minute. These Republicans would be blowing the doors off of these candidates because they’re terrible candidates.”

He urged people with traditional values to cast their vote on Election Day tomorrow.

TOWERY: “What we have to have are those people in the middle who care about their children and their grandchildren to go out and vote in a big way. Because if they don’t, these races, which are close, are going to go to the Democrats.”

3 Biblical principles to guide your vote

And finally, as we look toward Election Day tomorrow, if you have not yet voted, here are three Biblical principles that should guide your choices.

Proverbs 14:34 says, “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.”

God cares about the moral direction of a nation. Christians should support leaders and policies that promote righteousness, justice, honesty, and the protection of human dignity. We should not remain silent when we have an opportunity to stand for what is right with our vote, even when the culture stands for something different.

Matthew 5:13-14 says, “You are the salt of the Earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet.”

Jesus calls believers to be salt and light in this world. We should not withdraw from society, but positively influence it. Voting gives Christians an opportunity to participate in decisions that affect families and communities.

Proverbs 31:8 says, “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.”

Christians should care about the vulnerable, the babies in the womb, the children, families, the poor, and those who are oppressed. Voting is one way to use our voice to advocate for those who need protection and justice.

Proverbs 29:2 says it best: “When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;

Vote for the righteous. And vote against the wicked.

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It’s Friday, October 30th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I’m Adam McManus. ([email protected])

By Adam McManus

60 Christians killed in Ethiopia, Africa

At least 60 Orthodox Christians were killed during two recent attacks in Ethiopia, reports International Christian Concern.  

According to the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church’s Holy Synod, 14 people were killed on October 20 in the Merti district, and an additional 46 were killed on October 24 in the Shirka district. The church also reported that more than 20 people were seriously wounded and 20 homes were burned down.

Hailu Adugna, a spokesperson for the Oromia regional government, said that he believes the Oromo Liberation Army is responsible for the attacks. He reportedly accused them of trying to provoke ethnic and religious conflict to divert attention from their military losses in the north. 

Investigators with the United Nations have accused the group of rapes, kidnappings, and killings. Other entities have documented government forces conducting disappearances, indiscriminate drone strikes, and extrajudicial killings. 

The Oromo Liberation Army is part of the Ethiopian Peoples’ Forces Alliance for Survival — seven groups that formed in September to oust Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government.

According to Open Doors, Ethiopia, Africa is the 37th most dangerous country worldwide for Christians.

Join me and write a polite 4-sentence note to the Ethiopian Ambassador to America, Binalf Ashenef, urging him to use his influence to protect Christians. Send it to the Ethiopian Embassy, 3506 International Drive NW, Washington, DC 20008.

Alaskan Democrats attempting to defraud voters

The election has gotten crazy in Alaska.

Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan is being challenged by Democrat Mary Peltola and an independent named Dan J. Sullivan.

According to a New York Times investigative article, the independent Dan J. Sullivan was actually recruited by the Democrats to run in order to confuse the Alaskan voters who might think they were actually voting for the Republican incumbent.

At a press availability at Joint Base Andrews on October 28th, President Donald Trump said this.

PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: “They took a candidate named Dan Sullivan to run against another candidate who’s a great senator named Dan Sullivan in order to cheat in the election.  They said they didn’t do it, and we caught ‘em cold.

“Mary Peltola should resign from the race. I think she should be prosecuted criminally for what she did. And I think that the people that participated with her should.

“They swore in all statements that they knew nothing about it. … It turned out it was a scheme by the Democrats. That’s what they do best. They cheat. They have bad policy, but they cheat.

“It’s a fraud to the public. … They had a Dan Sullivan running against Senator Dan Sullivan.  And they didn’t put Senator in front. So you had two Dan Sullivans. The people aren’t going to be able to tell. … It was a plot by the Democrat Party. …

“I think the fake Dan Sullivan, and Mary Peltola should — number one, they should be taken off the ballot. And number two, they should be prosecuted.”

Army General fired over possible leak of classified information

Army Lt. General Brett Sylvia had been abruptly removed from his job as director for strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, reports the Washington Post.

The Pentagon said Thursday that it has made a criminal referral in an alleged leak case, claiming the ouster of a top general was necessary “to protect sensitive information.”

The unusual announcement followed reports by The Washington Post that in that role he reported to General Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs.

In a statement on Thursday, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said that the War Department has “zero tolerance for the intentional, unauthorized disclosure of classified information” and that following an “extensive” internal investigation, the matter — “along with others” — had been referred to the Justice Department “for potential legal action.”

Actor Patrick Stewart died at 86

Do you recognize this voice?

PATRICK STEWART: “But I rather believe that time is a companion who goes with us on the journey, reminds us to cherish every moment, because they’ll never come again.”

English actor Patrick Stewart, best known for his role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” died on October 28th at the age of 86.

Hebrews 9:27 says, “It is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment.”

Stewart died in Los Angeles after having battled Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body Dementia, reports the Associated Press.

Stewart found a connection between his background as a Shakespearean actor and Picard.

In his memoir, he wrote, “There is a formality to the way they speak and comport themselves that remind me of numerous Shakespearean situations I’d been in onstage. I should play Jean Luc, I realized, as if he were a character in ‘Henry IV,’ which is about brave men.”

Stewart enjoyed a prolific stage career that included a one-man rendition of “A Christmas Carol.”

On his Instagram account, which has 1.7 million followers, he recorded all 154 of Shakespeare’s Sonnets.

His inspiration was Sunny, his 48-year-old wife.

STEWART: “The idea of creating an audio edition of Shakespeare sonnets came about somewhat grimly as a result of the COVID pandemic. Sunny asked me how I would feel recording a different sonnet every morning for social media.

“After taking a deep breath, I hesitatingly replied, ‘Doing so could be very nice.’ Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?

“I am not much of a social media man, but as we talked, I began to feel Sunny’s idea might, in fact, be an unexpected and excellent response to the misery of COVID. And to my astonishment, it was.”

Christian singer Guy Penrod faces health crisis

And finally, Gospel singer Guy Penrod is asking for prayers as he faces a serious health diagnosis, reports The Christian Post.

Penrod appeared on an episode of the “JustWhenever” podcast on October 26th, hosted by his former bandmate Mark Lowry. Both Penrod and Lowry were members of the Gaither Vocal Band, a Christian music group.

LOWRY: “You say you’re going through some health issues that we’re not going to talk about, but what’s God been teaching you through all this?”

PENROD: “Life’s short. I repeat James a lot. ‘Life is but a vapor. It’s here for a little while and vanishes away.’ [James 4:14]

“Don’t hold a grudge. You say, ‘Bitter? Party of one.’”

LOWRY: (Laughs)

PENROD: “Yeah, you know, we’ve tried to slow some things down and be intentional.”

LOWRY: “Well, how can people pray for you?”

PENROD: “It’s serious. There’s only one potential fix for it, and it’s a bone marrow transplant. It’s blood stuff in the bones. I’m not the guy that likes to hide away, for the most part. You know, the trouble or difficulty that we’re going through. I’d just as soon have a team of warriors like you, praying and calling God, and bringing my name up to Him.”

LOWRY: “Well, what if we pray right now and ask the Lord if He would touch and heal our brother Guy?

“Father, thank you so much for Guy Penrod. Thank you for all He has meant to my life all these years. Lord, You know more than the doctors do about his situation, and nothing ever takes You by surprise. Father, will You touch Your son and heal him from the top of his head to the sole of his feet? Lord, would You fix whatever needs to be fixed? Would you guide the doctors’ minds? Would You give them supernatural wisdom? Touch Guy, Lord Jesus.”

Join me and send a 3-sentence get well card to Guy Penrod, c/o A to Z Entertainment, 724 Hall of Fame Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37915.

James 5:15 declares, “The prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up.”

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It’s Thursday, October 29th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I’m Adam McManus. ([email protected])

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18 countries have serious religious freedom violations

Aid to the Church in Need released a new report on Christian persecution. 

The report covers 413 million Christians across 18 countries with serious religious freedom violations. Since 2024, conditions for Christians worsened in China, India, Iran, Mali, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sudan, and Syria. 

In particular, the presence of Christians in the Middle East is under threat. The report noted, “Conflict also renewed fears among Christian communities about whether their future in the region is sustainable.”

Christian TV channel launches in Muslim-majority Afghanistan

A Christian television channel launched in Afghanistan on Saturday. It’s believed to be the first dedicated Christian channel in the Muslim-majority country. 

Mozhda TV is broadcasting the Gospel message to people across the region. They are doing this despite the Taliban’s restrictions on religious freedom. 

Masoud Ghorbani is the executive director of Mozhda TV. He said, “Almost everyone has a television and a satellite dish at home. The Taliban control the country, but they cannot control the satellites.”

Ghorbani said the country needs Christ just like the crowds did in Mark 6:34. That verse says, “And Jesus, when He came out, saw a great multitude and was moved with compassion for them, because they were like sheep not having a shepherd. So, He began to teach them many things.”

59 years of baby killing in the United Kingdom

This week marks 59 years since the United Kingdom legalized abortion.

Since 1967, at least 11,256,470 babies have been murdered in the womb in the U.K.

Catherine Robinson with Right To Life UK said, “As we pause to reflect on this tragedy, this day also serves as a call to action for people around the country to renew their efforts to do everything they can to help ensure more lives are saved from abortion in the future.” 

Pastor arrested for praying outside D.C.’s Chinese Embassy

Here in the United States, a pastor was arrested after praying outside the Chinese embassy in Washington, D.C.

Pastor Patrick Mahoney is the director of the Christian Defense Coalition. He has protested many times outside the embassy against China’s human rights abuses. This time the Chinese delegation was able to get him arrested on American soil!

The American Center for Law and Justice is defending Pastor Mahoney. You can sign their petition for him through a link in our transcript today at TheWorldview.com. 

Only 33% of Americans trust federal government today

A new survey from Gallup found trust in the federal government reached a record low.

Only a third of U.S. adults trust the executive branch of the federal government, down from 73 percent back in 1972. Trust in the judicial and legislative branches was also significantly down. 

In addition, Americans do not trust each other. Fifty-one percent trust the American people, down from 83 percent in 1974. U.S. adults do put more trust in local government. Sixty-seven percent put confidence in their local government, slightly up from 63 percent in 1972.

Anniversary of Christian King Alfred the Great’s death

And finally, this week is the anniversary of the death of Alfred the Great, a Christian king of England. 

In his early twenties, Alfred became ruler of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Wessex. He died 1,127 years ago on October 26, 899.

During his reign, Alfred defended the kingdom from invasion by Danish Vikings. He issued a law code based on Biblical law. Alfred also promoted education throughout his kingdom by translating important works from Latin into English. 

Historian Philip Schaff wrote, “Amid great physical infirmity . . . [Alfred the Great] developed an extraordinary activity during a reign of twenty-nine years, and left an enduring fame for purity, and piety of character and unselfish devotion to the best interests of his people.”

In 2 Samuel 23:3-4, King David said, “The God of Israel has spoken; the Rock of Israel has said to me: When one rules justly over men, ruling in the fear of God, he dawns on them like the morning light, like the sun shining forth on a cloudless morning, like rain that makes grass to sprout from the Earth.”

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17-year-old Christian attacked by Muslim mob

A 17-year old Christian in Pakistan is recovering after being attacked by a Muslim mob earlier this year.

The mob would harass girls of Christian families as they walked to church. On one Sunday in August, Ikhlaq Masih confronted the mob to protect a Christian girl. Later, the mob beat him unconscious. 

Masih told International Christian Concern most of his wounds have now healed and that he has forgiven his attackers. He said, “My Christian faith was what led me to stand up for that girl and protect my sister in Christ. Despite everything that happened, I pray that God will show them the light and help them understand the wrong they have done.”

In Matthew 5:44, Jesus said, “Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.”

Iran executed over 2,000 people in 2025

The Human Rights Activists News Agency reports Iran executed over 2,000 people in the last year.

That’s up 29 percent compared to the previous year. The number of executions surged as the government cracked down on protests.  

The unrest is also affecting Christians in the country. Iran’s Islamist government killed dozens of Christians in recent months.

Trump announces that military action against Iran could be coming

Tensions are rising in the Middle East as President Trump signals that renewed military action against Iran could be approaching.

The United States and Israel are reportedly considering strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities, missile programs, and energy infrastructure. Iran has warned that any attack could trigger retaliation against American military installations and civilian infrastructure across the Persian Gulf.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons remains a top priority.

As election results continue to be known around the world, remember the words of 1 Timothy 2:1-2, “I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity.”   

Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program announced

The Trump administration announced a Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program last week.

The $25 million program offers rewards to those who provide the federal government with tips that lead to a successful fraud conviction. 

Listen to comments from President Donald Trump.

TRUMP: “So here’s what we’re going to be doing. Anybody that can prove that he turned somebody in — in other words, he or she — if you turn somebody in, and you, let’s say, report, and you find a billion dollars, we’re giving a commission to that person of one percent. That’s a lot of money.”

US Senate committee releases report on abortion pill Mifepristone

A U.S. Senate committee released a report on abortion drugs entitled, “Mifepristone Without Guardrails.” 

The report found that abortion pill manufacturers have certified over 6,000 pharmacies to dispense the abortion kill pill. Abortion pill sponsors also certified over 8,000 prescribers of the drug. None of them have been decertified despite how they ignore FDA safety protocols. 

The report noted, “Chemical abortion drug sponsors profit off killing innocent unborn children. . . . The findings in this investigation demonstrate a consistent pattern of a lack of transparency regarding the operations of mifepristone sponsors.”

Churches are feeling economic squeeze

A new report from Lifeway Research found churches are feeling the economic squeeze.

Fifty-four percent of US Protestant pastors say the economy is negatively impacting their church. That’s up from 49 percent last year, but down from 66 percent in 2024.

Although inflation is up this year, giving did not increase proportionally. Thirty-six percent of pastors say giving at their church is up compared to last year. Thirty-seven percent say giving is about the same. And the rest say giving is down or aren’t sure.

Retired US school teacher is released from a Russian prison

And finally, Russia released a U.S. citizen from prison last Wednesday.

Seventy-four-year-old Stephen Hubbard is a retired teacher from Michigan. He moved to Ukraine and lived there for years. In 2024, Russia sentenced him on charges of fighting with the Ukrainian military. His family denies the charges. 

President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social, “Stephen is on his way back home and will soon be with his family. . . . There was no ‘swap’ necessary for his release.”

Stephen’s son, Rev. Joseph Coleman, recently wrote, “Through these difficult years, prayer and trust in God’s mercy have sustained our family and today we can attest that there are blessings along the hard road to peace.”

Psalm 146:7 says it is God “who executes justice for the oppressed, who gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets the prisoners free.”

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Nigerian government now imprisoning Christians

Keep in mind, the nations with the highest number of evangelical Christians in the world are the United States, China, India,  Brazil, and Nigeria. These are the battle ground nations when it comes to Christian persecution and political battles.

Attacks on Christians in India and China has increased since 2018

The United Christian Forum reports that attacks on Christians in India has risen to 800 plus per year — an increase 180 percent since 2018.

And now, the Chinese Christian churches have experienced a massive increase in persecution since 2018 as well. The Chinese Communist Party introduced more religious regulations in 2018, at which time the Early Rain Covenant Church and Zion Church were targeted. Pastor Wang Yi received a nine-year prison sentence in 2019. Come 2021, the Chinese government intensified pressures on Christians schools and all religious instruction for children. In 2022, new online religious content regulations took effect. The government began concocting fraud charges against Christian pastors for church donations. Then 2023 brought more closures of churches, arbitrary fines, and prosecutions. Last year, more online clergy restrictions kicked in and mass detentions for Zion Church leadership, and longer prison sentences for the Golden Lampstand Church in China.

“And the dragon was enraged with the woman, and he went to make war with the rest of her offspring, who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.” That’s Revelation 12:17. 

Election battle in Brazil continues

Brazil’s leftist, socialist president is claiming he has won the national presidential election occurring over the weekend. His contender, Flavio Bolsonaro, has yet to concede, largely due to irregularities imposed by the country’s leftist supreme court — namely that the election was extended for two hours in order to collect more votes. Bolsonaro is planning to challenge the election. Lula faces a severe headwind going into these next four years, however. The election also moved the conservative bloc in the nation’s senate from roughly from one third to now holding three fifths of the seats.  And, the conservatives now control 54 percent of the lower chamber seats.

Parental rights could be at risk with Brazilian election

100,000 homeschooling families in Brazil are hoping for a constitutional amendment that would protect their parental rights. Some homeschooling parents are facing prison sentences at the direction of unfriendly courts. The outcome of the weekend’s election has dashed the hopes of these parents, at least for now. Pray for a miracle!

Only 25 percent of Albertans favor secession

The tallies are in for that Alberta Canada vote on secession last week. Only 25 percent of Albertans favored secession. However, the majority of voters favored stricter identification for voters, restrictions on welfare for non-permanent immigrants, and more provincial involvement with immigration decisions.

Canadians’ support of abortion on the rise

Canada has been trending left on Social issues. The polling organization Ipsos’s numbers indicate that the percentage of Canadian adults favoring unrestricted abortion has increased from 43 percent in 2010 to 56 percent in 2022.

Republicans behind ahead of next week’s midterms

It’s looking like tough slogging for the Republicans here in the U.S., now, seven days out from the midterms. The Cook Political Report recently surveyed 37 competitive districts, and concluded the Democrats ahead of the Republicans by only 2 percentage points. But these same districts favored Donald Trump in the 2024 elections by an average of five points.

Ipsos has put Trump’s approval rating at 31 percent. That’s the lowest since George W. Bush’s low rating back in 2008.

Competitive states include Iowa, Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maine, Arizona, Virginia, and North Carolina as we approach the midterms next week.

Netanyahu seeking to stay in power next week

Israeli elections are planned for Wednesday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to stay in power amidst turmoil in the country, but his political party will most likely have a hard time forming a majority coalition even if he is elected.

These elections too are in the hand of God.  “The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes.” That’s Proverbs 21:1. 

U. S. home sales currently lowest on record

The US economy is in a turmoil. Pending home sales are the lowest on record. Thirty-year mortgage rates hit 7.4 percent this week, the highest since 2001. Unemployment is relatively low, but keep in mind: As of September, the average private-sector worker’s inflation-adjusted hourly earnings has declined approximately 0.7 percent over the past year.

J.D. Vance leads Nebraska crowd in prayer

A woman collapsed during a political rally at Nebraska’s D&N Event Center over the weekend, while the Vice President was speaking.

J.D. Vance took the opportunity to lead in the Lord’s Prayer.

VANCE: “Well everybody, while they’re working on her, maybe those who are of the praying type would join me in a prayer. I always, in moments like this, try to pray as the Lord taught us to pray:

‘Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by Thy Name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, now and forever. Amen.'”

After the medical personnel worked with the elderly woman, the VP told the audience, “Praise God, she’s going to be okay.”

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Gunman Opens Fire on Church in Jordan

Persecution.org reports that on Friday, gunmen opened fire during a funeral at Hamound Church, a Greek Orthodox Church in Karak governorate, Jordan.  At least seven people were killed and 34 others were injured.

Authorities have launched an investigation. Karak has a known minority Christian population.  

Footage on Jordanian state television shows three gunmen, two men with pistols and another man with a semiautomatic rifle shooting as the three gunmen move toward the church building.  

King Abdullah II stated on X that Jordan will “confront the terrorist act that targeted Karak with the harshest penalties”

He also offered his deepest condolences to the families of the martyrs and to those recovering.

Revelation 2:10 and 11 says, ‘…Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.  He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.  The one who conquers will not be hurt by the second death.’

Christian Group Responds to Ebola Outbreak in the Congo

Christian Today reported that an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now spread to eight provinces, raising fears that infections could approach 10,000 and deaths could reach 5,000 in the coming weeks.

Christian relief organization Tearfund reports an average of 71 new cases daily. Armed conflict, medical supply shortages, limited clean water, and misinformation are making containment efforts increasingly difficult.

Poppy Anguandia, Tearfund’s Country Director in the Congo, says, “Those saying goodbye to loved ones who have died of this disease need a lot of support, care and understanding as they play a crucial role in preventing further infections”

Anguandia also says that Faith leaders are setting up handwashing stations and modelling good hygiene practices at church and in the community to battle misinformation and the spread of the infection.

Tearfund is partnering with local churches and healthcare workers to provide hygiene supplies, promote disease prevention, and support affected families. Christian leaders are urging churches to continue serving their communities as the outbreak threatens to spread further across the region.

An Illinois School District is Ordered to Lift Restrictions on a Christian After-School Club

An Illinois school district has agreed to lift restrictions on Christian after-school clubs and pay more than $105,000 in legal fees and damages following a federal lawsuit as reported by The Christian Post.

Child Evangelism Fellowship sued the Moline-Coal Valley School District, alleging its Good News Clubs faced discriminatory facility fees and restrictions on distributing literature and participating in school events.

Under the settlement, the district will provide the Christian clubs the same access to school facilities as comparable nonreligious organizations.

Liberty Counsel Chairman Mat Staver called the settlement a victory for religious freedom, stating, “The First Amendment prohibits public schools from discriminating against Christian viewpoints regarding use of school facilities.”

The agreement follows a 2001 Supreme Court ruling protecting religious clubs’ access to public school facilities after school hours.

An Evangelistic Association Sees A Big Response in the UK

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is reporting that as it continues its God Loves You Tour.  They have seen massive responses in the United Kingdom!  At one event in Manchester over ten thousand people attended.  Listen to Franklin Graham’s comments when he talked with CBN News.

GRAHAM: “Millions of people are searching and looking for truth. They want to know truth. The internet has left them cold, what they learned in school has left them cold, and they’re wanting a relationship with their Maker, their Creator. That’s Almighty God. And no one’s there, telling them how to do that. They don’t know. The mainline churches are closing, and they’re all falling into all kinds of other topics, and so they’re searching. And so we saw there in Manchester, we had over 10,000 people come. A majority of them were young people, and at the invitation, over 800 of them came forward, to confess their sins, to repent, and by faith, put their faith and trust in Jesus Christ!”

Graham gives all praise to God!  He says, “There’s supernatural Holy Spirit-filled power in the gospel of Jesus Christ.  When you tell a person that they’re sinners, and they have to repent and put their faith and trust in Christ and Him alone there’s power in that.”

Graham went on to comment on future plans to continue to bring the gospel to the United Kingdom in 2030.

GRAHAM: “We’re gonna go back in 2030 for a major event in London, and to have a conference on evangelism for the Common Wealth countries. And we’ll invite 54 countries to come, and we’ll have a huge event.”

Teacher Performs Positive Affirmations with Students

Finally KSN 3 News in Kansas reports that a teacher at Rex Elementary School in Haysville, Tyler Richards has found a way to make an impact on the kids in his classroom by just ending the day with positive affirmations.  

RICHARDS: “Alright, first grade, repeat after me. Say, “I am smart. I am grateful. I am kind. I can do hard things!”

This practice has inspired other classes to start their own affirmation practices to end the day on as well.  Principle Shane Paulus says, “It’s a great way for them to feel loved, feel appreciated, know they’re welcomed here and to end the day on a good note before going home”

Richards comments on why this practice is important.

RICHARDS: “I think that it’s important that they feel safe and comfortable with us, and I think these are just one of those ways that they feel even more connected with us and know that school’s a safe place for them.”

Ephesians 4:29 states, Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for the building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.

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Food Costs Putting Children At Risk of Malnutrition Worldwide

Christian humanitarian organization World Vision warns that rising food prices are putting millions of children at risk of malnutrition, hunger, and long-term developmental problems.

Its latest report examined food affordability in 62 countries, finding that while workers in wealthier nations can purchase basic nutritious food with about an hour’s wages, workers in Sudan would need 19 days of earnings to afford the same basket of groceries.

An estimated 35.5 million children worldwide suffered acute malnutrition in 2025, including nearly 10 million severe cases.

Conditions are especially troubling in Sudan, where nearly 19.5 million people face serious food insecurity, and Afghanistan, where more than 4 million children are expected to require malnutrition treatment next year.

World Vision is calling for expanded school meal programs, stronger local food production, and emergency humanitarian assistance.

Deuteronomy 15:11 – For there will never cease to be poor in the land.  Therefore I command you, You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land.

30-year Fixed-rate Mortgage Interest Rate Drops

The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 7.32% from 7.40% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, the average rate was 6.19%. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, often sought by borrowers refinancing a home loan, also eased this week. That average rate slipped to 6.68% from 6.71% last week. A year ago, it was at 5.44%. U.S. home sales remain stalled this year in large part because of rising mortgage rates, which can add hundreds of dollars a month in costs for borrowers, limiting homebuyers’ purchasing power and prompting many to put off buying a home. The U.S. housing market has been in a slump since 2022, when mortgage rates began to climb from pandemic-era lows. Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes were essentially flat last year, stuck at a 30-year low. In its latest forecast, mortgage buyer Fannie Mae projects that the rate on a 30-year mortgage will average 7.4% in the final quarter of this year, and average 7.5% in 2027. 

Actor From The Chosen Endorses Democratic Candidate James Talarico in Texas

Actor Jordan Walker Ross, who played the role of Little James in the hit TV series “The Chosen,” has endorsed Democrat radical James Talarico in the tight Texas Senate race. 

Here is what Ross had to say on a video posted to Facebook last week. 

ROSS: “I grew up in Texas, surrounded by faith my entire life, so that’s exactly why I’m proud to be supporting James Talarico, and launching “Faithful Texans for Talarico.” You know, a lot of politicians like to talk about Christian values, but you don’t really see that reflected in their legislation or the way that they live, but you do see that in the way James lives. He loves his neighbor. He takes care of the needy, the sick, the immigrant, and he shows that in his legislation by bringing Democrats and Republicans together, to take on corporate special interests and lower costs for his neighbors. Our political system isn’t working for Texans. It’s time for a change. So if you want to join us, please sign up to join “Faithful Texans for Talarico.” 

Sadly, James Talarico has endorsed the LGBTQ agenda, the transgender movement, and has called God “non-binary!” 

Ross has also had a history of wavering on traditional Christianity, stating “There are gay Christians, trans Christians, straight Christians, liberal Christians, conservative Christians. Stop gatekeeping the Christian faith. It’s not your place to determine whether or not someone is a ‘true Christian.’” 

Matthew 7:16-17 reminds us, “You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.”

Major Fire in Alberta Kills 4 People

A major fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta, which subsequently spread to surrounding areas, has killed at least four people and hospitalized many more, with many in critical condition. 

Extremely windy conditions around the time of the fire caused it to escape the base, though the fire is now contained.

Emergency Doctor Warren Thirsk said, “It is more patients than any of us want to count right now. It’s a disaster. It’s a one in every 15 to 25-year disaster.” 

Wainwright Mayor Bruce Pugh mourned the event as a “heavy day,” explaining, “We have neighbours who are either serving or former members of the Canadian Armed Forces. We’re integrated, our kids play in the same hockey teams, attend the same schools.” Pugh also acknowledged that this may be the highest casualty event this area has seen.

Bank of America Faces Largest Fine Ever Imposed by the US Treasury Department

Bank of America is facing one of the largest fines ever imposed by the U.S. Treasury Department after allegedly failing to report $5 billion in suspicious transactions, including money linked to Chinese laundering networks, border-related criminal activity, and violations of sanctions against countries such as Russia and Iran.

Meanwhile, a federal banking report identified Bank of America among nine major banks accused of improperly denying financial services to customers based on religious or political beliefs.

Among those affected was Indigenous Advance Ministries, a Christian nonprofit serving orphans and widows in Uganda, whose accounts were closed in 2023 with little explanation.

Republican Congressman Mike Haridopolos criticized the banks for allegedly discriminating against Christian and conservative organizations while failing to adequately police suspicious financial activity. He called for greater transparency and accountability in the banking industry.

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Armed Mob Attacks Christian Gathering in India

International Christian Concern reports an armed mob attacked a Christian gathering in India earlier this month.

The Annual Santhali Mega Bible Convention Retreat attracts thousands of Christians in India’s state of West Bengal. A mob of 200 fanatics assaulted Christian attendees with bamboo sticks and bricks on October 9. The attack injured several Christians and forced the convention to end early. 

The Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party came to power in West Bengal in May of this year. Since then, such anti-Christian incidents have been on the rise.

Christian Legal Centre in England Helps Church Fight For Their Street Preaching Ministry

A church in England is fighting local officials to share the gospel on the streets.

The Colchester City Council put restrictions on the street ministry of Bread of Life Community Church. It amounts to an effective ban on preaching. The Christian Legal Centre is helping the church to challenge the restrictions.

Listen to comments from Andrea Williams with the Christian Legal Centre as well as the church’s pastor, Stephen Clayden.

WILLIAMS: “It’s really important that we keep the streets open to the Gospel, because when we keep the streets open to the Gospel, we’ll keep the pulpits open to the Gospel, and we’ll reach those that need this eternal message of salvation.”

CLAYDEN: “They’ll come for us in the streets, but then they’ll come for us in the pulpits as well. That’s why we have to win this case.”

In Romans 1:16, the Apostle Paul wrote, “I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes.”

President Zelensky Reports Ukraine Is Ready for Peace Talks

Yesterday Ukrainian President Zelensky told “FOX & Friends” that he is now willing to end the war and begin peace talks with the current front lines frozen in place — as long as the U.S. gives security guarantees.  Here are some of his comments.

ZELENSKY: “Yes, right now we have to freeze, and I think this is real way to end this war. The most important is peace, and also security peace. This is the most important. Not to be afraid that occupation will come back, aggression will come back, killings will come back. And that’s why, freeze and talks… and security guarantees from the United States.”

Zelensky says that freezing the conflict where the lines currently stand is a realistic path to stopping the violence. 

UK NHS Backing Down from Transgender Ideology

The United Kingdom’s National Health Service is backing down from transgender ideology. 

New guidance requires hospitals to put patients in wards based on their biological sex, not their so-called “gender identity.”

This guidance is based on a ruling from the U.K. Supreme Court last year. The ruling said that the terms “man” and “woman” in the Equality Act 2010 refer to biological sex at birth.    

Transgender Accommodations Stay in Place for Inmates

Here in America, transgender activists scored a victory at the U.S. Supreme Court.

A policy from the Trump administration would prohibit transgender drugs and surgeries for inmates in federal prison. A U.S. district judge in Washington, D.C. blocked the policy earlier this year. The Trump administration filed an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court.

However, the high court ruled against the Trump administration yesterday. This keeps transgender accommodations in place for federal inmates.

ChatGPT Being Used for Religious Questions

OpenAI released a report this month on how people use ChatGPT for religious questions.

Over the last year, the AI chatbot received about 70 million requests about religion each week. Forty-five percent of the requests concerned Islam, and 34 percent concerned Christianity. 

Nearly half of Christian-related requests were about Bible passages. Another 13 percent were about worship, sermons, or church practices. 

The report noted that ministries and faith leaders are increasingly making use of AI. 

Elon Musk Announces Gifts for Kids

Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced a big gift to kids across the U.S.

He posted Monday on X, “Next year, I will give one of my SpaceX shares to every kid in America. This will be the first of many.”

Musk’s pledge would amount to over $10 billion.

Anniversary of Death of Susannah Spurgeon

And finally, today is the anniversary of the death of Susannah Spurgeon. 

Susannah was born on January 15, 1832 and died on October 22, 1903. She married the prominent English Baptist preacher, Charles Haddon Spurgeon, in 1856. They were married for 36 years until Charles’ death in 1892. 

The couple had twin sons Charles Jr. and Thomas in 1857. By the late 1860s though, Susannah became chronically ill. Nevertheless, she continued her steadfast support for her husband’s ministry. Susannah also started a Book Fund ministry for needy pastors, sending out over 200,000 volumes by the time of her death.  

Susannah’s great-great-granddaughter, Susie Spurgeon Cochrane, wrote of her, “When there were good times, she gave [God] the praise, and when there were trials, she fell on her knees before Him. Again and again she went to the Fountain of Living Water and drank deeply from it. Then, and only then, was she able to do all that she did in her life.”

Jesus said in John 7:37-38, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.”

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