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NEWS: Evangelical titan John MacArthur dies at 86; tributes pour in for the faithful pastor, author, and preacher who boldly stood for truth—especially during COVID.

FOCUS STORY: Gunmen kill Christians during a Bible study in Nigeria—how the country became a global hotspot for persecution.

MAIN THING: Why are so many Muslims converting to Christianity? Former Muslim and Christian apologist Abdu Murray shares what changed his heart.

LAST THING: 1 Corinthians 16:13 — “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong."

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NEWS: A Kentucky man ambushes a state trooper, then fatally shoots two women inside a Baptist church in a chilling act of violence.

FOCUS STORY: A new Yale poll shows major generational divides on key political issues—how young voters differ from the general population.

MAIN THING: A Catholic priest is kidnapped by Boko Haram in Nigeria—Joel Veldkamp with CSI breaks down the alarming silence from the international community.

LAST THING: Proverbs 16:7 – When a man’s ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

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NEWS: Chip and Joanna Gaines face backlash for including a same-sex couple in their new show

FOCUS: Ex-LGBTQ activist and Christian Matthew Grech faces trial in Malta over so-called “conversion therapy”

MAIN THING: DOJ sues to stop girls from being forced to compete against biological males in high school sports

2 Timothy 1:7 – “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”

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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

Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

On today's Quick Start podcast:

NEWS: Superman director James Gunn calls the Man of Steel “an immigrant,” sparking backlash and claims of “Superwoke” messaging just as the reboot hits theaters.

FOCUS STORY: Kirk Cameron says pastors should take notes from Trump and Joe Rogan — hear why he believes boldness and cultural engagement matter now more than ever.

MAIN THING: Dr. Juli Slattery explains how Christians can model biblical sexuality in a sex-obsessed culture.

LAST THING: Proverbs 28:1 — The wicked flee though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

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NEWS: Biden’s former White House doctor refuses to answer lawmakers’ questions on mental fitness, citing patient privilege and the Fifth Amendment — fueling fresh cover-up allegations.

FOCUS STORY: A Florida pastor is deported after decades in the U.S., leaving a community reeling.

MAIN THING: European socialists advance a ban targeting biblical teaching on gender — Billy Hallowell and Raj Nair unpack what Spain’s new law means for pastors.

LAST THING: James 3:5 — “Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts…"

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NEWS: Netanyahu nominates Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize as they discuss Iran, Gaza, and the Abraham Accords.

FOCUS STORY: The IRS makes a major move on churches and political endorsements — what does it mean for religious freedom?

MAIN THING: Why are tens of thousands of mosques closing in Iran, and what does it say about the underground church movement?

LAST THING: Ephesians 4:25 — “Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body.”

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NEWS: Local leaders under fire after rejecting a flood warning system years before catastrophic Texas floods killed 27 at a Christian camp.

FOCUS STORY: Surprising new poll shows broad support for religious chaplains in public schools — but why?

MAIN THING: Ex-Satanist Riaan Swiegelaar shares how an encounter with Jesus turned his life upside down.

LAST THING: Ephesians 2:10 — “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”

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NEWS: Catastrophic flooding devastates Texas’ Hill Country, claiming dozens of lives—heroic camp director Dick Eastland remembered for sacrificing himself to save young campers.

FOCUS STORY: Pastor and author John Burke shares why 1,000+ near-death experiences convinced him Heaven is real.

MAIN THING: Deadly suicide bombing in Damascus sparks fresh fears of persecution for Syria’s Christians.

LAST THING: Romans 15:13 — May the God of hope fill you with joy, peace, and overflowing hope by the Spirit’s power

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NEWS: Haiti’s capital teeters on collapse as ruthless gangs tighten control — the U.N. warns the nation is “closer to the brink” than ever.

FOCUS STORY: A woman takes Bath & Body Works to court claiming she was fired for misgendering — First Liberty joins the fight.

MAIN THING: Brody Carter reports from Colonial Williamsburg where Jefferson’s words remind us liberty is more than history — it’s our duty today.

LAST THING: “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” — John 8:36

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