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NEWS: Lindsey Graham's sister makes history after being sworn into the U.S. Senate as South Carolina's interim senator, while Operation Blessing brings hope to earthquake survivors in Venezuela.

FOCUS: The Trump administration rescinds a controversial Biden-era foster care rule that critics said put ideology ahead of children's best interests.

MAIN THING: A Chinese pastor is reunited with his family after President Trump personally pushed for his release from a Chinese prison. Pastor Jin "Ezra" Mingri now has a message for Christians around the world about the persecuted church.

BIBLE VERSE: John 13:34-35 (ESV) – "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."

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

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/

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NEWS: Trump marks two years since the Butler assassination attempt as Iran issues a chilling new threat, claiming it could assassinate the president "even inside the White House."

FOCUS: A same-sex couple is suing their surrogate after she refused to abort the baby they were expecting. Billy Hallowell breaks down the legal battle and the ethical questions surrounding surrogacy.

MAIN THING: The Pentagon has released a new batch of UFO files, including testimony from a veteran military aviator who says he encountered an object with flight characteristics unlike anything he'd seen in nearly 30 years of flying. Billy Hallowell and Raj Nair examine the latest revelations.

BIBLE VERSE: Romans 12:21 — "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." (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

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/

Christian Solidarity International

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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

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/

Christian Solidarity International

On today's Quick Start podcast:

NEWS: New testimony and text messages in the Charlie Kirk murder case as Tyler Robinson's former roommate claims Robinson confessed multiple times.

FOCUS: The PCUSA's vote to support transgender surgeries sparks fresh debate. Raj Nair and Karen discuss what the denomination decided, the theological implications, and why the move is generating controversy.

MAIN THING: Joel Veldkamp of Christian Solidarity International joins us with the heartbreaking story of a young Christian woman in Pakistan who was allegedly kidnapped, forcibly converted to Islam, and denied justice by the courts. What her family is facing, and how Christians can help.

BIBLE VERSE: Ephesians 6:14 — "Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth..."

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

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/

Christian Solidarity International

On today's Quick Start podcast:

FOCUS: Former porn star Joshua Broome shares how the pornography industry nearly destroyed his life and explains why he's now helping couples heal marriages and break free from porn addiction.

MAIN THING: Is the Ark of the Covenant closer to being found? A remarkable archaeological discovery has reignited one of history's greatest mysteries. Raj Nair sits down with Israeli tour guide Yoav Rotem to separate fact from speculation.

BIBLE VERSE: Matthew 6:22-23 — "The eye is the lamp of the body..." Jesus' powerful warning about what we allow into our hearts and minds ties directly into today's conversation about purity and transformation.

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

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/

Christian Solidarity International

On today's Quick Start podcast:

NEWS: A new poll reveals a growing generational divide inside the Republican Party over support for Israel, as younger conservatives grow more skeptical of the war in Gaza and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Plus, relief efforts continue after Venezuela's devastating earthquake.

FOCUS: Professional magician Dustin Tavella is using his platform to share the Gospel, revealing how God transformed his life and how a powerful message given to his wife changed everything.

MAIN THING: Internet streamer Sneako is under fire after making inflammatory remarks during an Egyptian World Cup celebration in New York. CBN's Raj Nair and Billy Hallowell unpack what happened, why it's drawing attention, and the broader cultural implications.

BIBLE VERSE: Psalm 71:5 — "For you have been my hope, Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth."

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

***APOLOGIES FOR THE LATE UPLOAD!

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NEWS: Trump arrives at the NATO summit in Turkey as tensions rise in the Middle East, Venezuela mourns thousands killed in a devastating earthquake, and Operation Blessing expands relief efforts on the ground.

FOCUS: Raj Nair joins to discuss how Supergirl bombed at the box office and the political agenda behind why.

MAIN THING: Is the rapture biblical? Author Todd Hampson breaks down the biggest end-times questions, explains why he believes the pre-tribulation view best fits Scripture, and discusses why the doctrine is facing renewed criticism.

BIBLE VERSE: Ephesians 5

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

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/

Christian Solidarity International

On today's Quick Start podcast:

NEWS: New courtroom testimony in the Charlie Kirk murder case could reveal the strongest evidence yet, as prosecutors present an alleged confession, forensic evidence, and surveillance footage while the defense prepares to challenge key findings.

FOCUS: The Passion of the Christ is returning to theaters ahead of Mel Gibson's long-awaited Resurrection sequels. Billy breaks down what audiences can expect and the latest release timeline.

MAIN THING: The Church is thriving behind prison walls. Prison Fellowship CEO Heather Rice-Minus joins Madison Seals to share powerful stories of inmates finding Christ and lives being transformed through prison ministry.

BIBLE VERSE: John 3:3 (ESV) "Jesus answered him, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.'"

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

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/

Christian Solidarity International

On today's Quick Start podcast:

NEWS: We spoke with ex-psychic Jenn Nizza — now an outspoken believer — about Alex Reads Tarot, the famous TikToker who abandoned the occult, shocked her fans by deleting all her content, and announcing she’d become a Christian. In a new interview with CBS News, singer Brandon Lake said his music is about much more than entertainment, emphasizing his songs are changing people’s lives. And lastly: Heading into America’s 250th birthday on Saturday, something else historic is happening: the White House is launching what it’s calling “Trump Accounts” on Independence Day.

FOCUS: Author Todd Hampson is on a mission to help people understand the rapture.

MAIN THING: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is facing backlash after calling the Supreme Court's decision allowing states to keep transgender athletes out of girls' and women's sports "cruel." Billy Hallowell and I break down the story.

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

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

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/

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On today's Quick Start podcast:

NEWS: The Supreme Court has struck down President Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship in a 6-3 decision. The Supreme Court has ruled that states can continue banning biological men and boys from competing on girls' and women's school sports teams. In a 6-3 decision, the justices upheld laws in Idaho and West Virginia, finding they don't violate the Constitution. A Mississippi pastor is opening up after recently preaching through the entire Bible—from Genesis to Revelation—in just 96 hours.

FOCUS: Cheers broke out recently in Texas after some bizarre comments were made about going to hell. 

MAIN THING: The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld state laws banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's school sports teams, ruling that the restrictions are constitutional and do not violate Title IX. The decision, which stems from cases in Idaho and West Virginia, is expected to bolster similar laws in more than 25 states. Billy Hallowell and Tré Goins-Phillips break down the story.

Psalm 71:5

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