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October 23 Revival in California Coast, Carl Lentz, Rising Iran Tensions, James 4
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On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Iran may be rebuilding parts of its nuclear program as satellite images show construction at sites previously struck. Plus, thousands gathered in Oceanside, California, for worship, evangelism and oceanfront baptisms.
FOCUS: Carl Lentz speaks publicly for the first time since the scandal that ended his leadership at Hillsong NYC. What happened, what has his wife Laura said, and why did they stay together?
MAIN THING: Israeli jets flew in attack formation toward Iran amid fears the war could resume. CBN Israel’s Chris Mitchell reports on the latest regional tensions.
BIBLE VERSE: James 4:17 — “So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.”
SHOW LINKS
Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250
Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture
Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth
NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454
23 min
October 22 Trump Helps Free American From Russia, Hindu Finds Jesus, Proverbs 1
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On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: An American teacher imprisoned in Russia for nearly two years is heading home after President Trump asked Vladimir Putin to release him. Plus, a new poll finds Americans are wary of AI and oppose building data centers in their communities.
FOCUS: Millions are turning to ChatGPT with religion-based questions. What are they asking, and how are people using AI to explore faith?
MAIN THING: Kam Flynn grew up in a devout Hindu family in apartheid-era South Africa. Now she’s part of a growing effort to share the gospel across the U.K. Raj Nair hears how her journey brought her to Jesus.
BIBLE VERSE: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.” — Proverbs 1:7
SHOW LINKS
Radical Revelations YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Radical-Revelations
Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250
Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture
Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth
NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454
26 min
October 21 WNBA's Odd Response to Kanter, Forced Marriage, France Riots, Proverbs 30
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On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: The Trump administration announces a $25 million whistleblower program offering up to $30,000 for tips that lead to a fraud conviction or federal enforcement action. The WNBA also says Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are ineligible to play, while its agreement leaves “woman” undefined.
FOCUS: A human rights attorney raises concerns about a 13-year-old girl allegedly abducted and forced into marriage in Pakistan, and what her family is doing to secure her release.
MAIN THING: Pastor Chris Wickland joins Raj to discuss how student protests in France escalated into broader unrest over immigration, identity and faith.
BIBLE VERSE: “Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.” — Proverbs 30:5 (ESV)

SHOW LINKS
Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250
Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture
Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth
NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454
27 min
October 20 A Chilling Warning to the US, Pastor Killed While Evangelizing, Deuteronomy 17
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On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: More than 500,000 people protested across France over living costs and education, with violence and mass arrests. House Speaker Mike Johnson called the unrest a warning for the U.S.
FOCUS: A pastor in Colombia was murdered by gang members he was evangelizing. We look at his background and the response to his death.
MAIN THING: At 102, Holocaust survivor Walter Bingham remembers classmates turning against him as antisemitism became government policy. He tells CBN News why he sees troubling echoes today.
BIBLE VERSE: Deuteronomy 17:18–19 says Israel’s king was to keep God’s law with him and read it throughout his life.
SHOW LINKS
Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250
Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture
Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth
NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454
23 min
October 19 France Is Burning, Evangeline Lilly, 1 Corinthians 13
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On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: France reports about 1,800 arrests after demonstrations turned violent, but the NFL says next Sunday’s Saints-Steelers game in Paris is still on. Plus, Christian leaders are calling Americans to 52 days of prayer and repentance ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
FOCUS: Why did actress Evangeline Lilly leave Hollywood, and what does her journey mean?
MAIN THING: Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America’s Kelsey Pritchard joins Madison Seals to discuss the four states where abortion could shape midterm races—and how those contests could affect abortion policy nationwide.
BIBLE VERSE: “So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” — 1 Corinthians 13:13

SHOW LINKS
Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250
Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture
Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth
NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454
24 min
October 16 Hundreds Baptized, Dodgers Player Calls Out Racy Ads, Proverbs 31
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On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: More than 700 Appalachian State students said they chose to follow Jesus, and about 100 were baptized after a campus outreach. Plus, Dodgers outfielder Alex Call criticized MLB playoff ads he says parents shouldn’t have to watch with their kids.
FOCUS: A Christian organization wins a major settlement with a Washington state school district. What the agreement requires and why the case matters.
MAIN THING: Pastor Mike Signarelli recounts a dramatic moment at a London event—and shares the message he says it holds for every Christian.
BIBLE VERSE: Proverbs 31:8–9 calls us to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves and defend the rights of the poor and needy.
SHOW LINKS
Radical Revelations with Raj Nair
POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Radical-Revelations

Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture
Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth
NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454
19 min
October 15 Christian Mom SUES School, Biggest LIE About Israel, 1 Thessalonians 5
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On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: An Oregon mother says her school district rejected homeschool materials because they included Scripture. She has filed a federal lawsuit alleging religious discrimination. New CDC data also show a sharp drop in ninth-grade girls identifying as lesbian or bisexual; researchers say the reasons are unclear.
FOCUS: The new White House press secretary opened her first day with a briefing that drew a strong reaction. How did it go?
MAIN THING: Urban warfare expert John Spencer says Gaza presented Israel with a battlefield unlike anything modern armies had faced. He explains how Hamas prepared for war and calls the genocide accusation “one of the biggest lies ever told.” CBN Israel’s Chris Mitchell reports.
BIBLE VERSE: 1 Thessalonians 5:11 — “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
SHOW LINKS
Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250
Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture
Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth
NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454
25 min
October 14 Occultish Chipotle Ad Sparks Controversy, Fort Hood Survivor Speaks to CBN, 1 Corinthians 13
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On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: British officials say Iran’s Revolutionary Guard was likely behind a suspected plot targeting RAF Fairford, and more than 500 people were baptized in freezing waters off England.
FOCUS: A survivor of the Fort Hood terror attack speaks with CBN about forgiveness and the planned public execution of Nidal Hasan.
MAIN THING: Chipotle faces backlash from Christians over a margarita ad featuring a Ouija board and crystal ball. Billy Hallowell and Raj Nair break down the controversy.
BIBLE VERSE: “Love never fails.” — 1 Corinthians 13:8
SHOW LINKS
Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250
Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture
Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth
NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454
24 min
October 13 Netanyahu’s Future, 'Harming' AI Chatbots? and Genesis 1:27
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On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Israel heads to the polls October 27 in an election that could reshape Benjamin Netanyahu’s political future. Anthropic says it’s uncertain whether AI models can experience harm, but its new policy asks users not to repeatedly abuse Claude.
FOCUS: The Nehemiah Alliance is coming to Washington, D.C., to encourage prayer and restoration. Barbara Ann Jeter joins us to share the story behind the effort and its goals.
MAIN THING: Archaeologists are uncovering how a 2,000-year-old water system carried water from near Bethlehem to Jerusalem’s Temple Mount. CBN’s Raj Nair talks with Israeli tour guide Yoav Rotem about the remarkable engineering and what it reveals about Jerusalem’s history.
BIBLE VERSE: Genesis 1:27
SHOW LINKS
Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250
Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture
Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth
NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454
21 min
October 12 Christians React to Livestream Execution, Astronaut on UFOs, Proverbs 17
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On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: A deadly Houthi strike on a Saudi airport raises questions about possible U.S. retaliation. Plus, debate grows over whether the planned execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan should be livestreamed.
FOCUS: Former astronaut Charlie Duke shares his fascinating perspective on aliens and UFOs.
MAIN THING: Heritage Foundation policy analyst Laura Hanford discusses proposed legislation concerning parents, children and gender transition disputes.
BIBLE VERSE: Proverbs 17:17 — “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.”
SHOW LINKS
Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250
Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture
Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth
NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454
23 min

About Quick Start

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The Quick Start Podcast provides top news headlines from a Christian perspective. Featuring Dan Andros, Tré Goins-Phillips, Billy Hallowell with special reporting from Madison Seals. Run length: 15-30 minutes