Quick Start

By CBN News

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... more

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May 16, 2025Revival in Europe? Supreme Court Weighs Birthright Citizenship, RFK Jr. Targets Abortion Pill, Psalm 86:11
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS:
The U.S. Supreme Court hints it may let Trump’s birthright citizenship order stand for now, sparking major legal debate. Plus, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association gears up for a historic evangelism summit in Berlin.

FOCUS STORY:
RFK Jr., now serving as HHS Secretary, orders a review of the abortion pill mifepristone. Pro-lifers say it’s long overdue—here’s what you need to know.

MAIN THING:
President Trump just signed a massive arms deal in Saudi Arabia and met with Syria’s controversial new leader. CBN’s Raj Nair and Erick Stakelbeck break down the geopolitical implications of this high-stakes Middle East visit.

LAST THING:
Psalm 86:11 – “Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name.”
SHOW LINKS
Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth

JESUS AND THE PROPHECIES OF CHRISTMAS : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jesus-and-the-prophecies-of-christmas/id1783607035

NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454

DC DEBRIEF POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d-c-debrief/id1691121630

CBN News YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CBNnewsonline

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24min
May 15, 2025Joe Rogan on Jesus vs. the Big Bang, Robert Morris Reappears, Mexico’s Free Speech Case, James 3:1
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Joe Rogan says belief in Jesus’ resurrection may be more rational than the Big Bang, sparking conversation. Plus, a major religious liberty case in Mexico heads to an international court, and more updates on the ex-Gateway Church pastor Robert Morris.

FOCUS STORY: Disgraced pastor Robert Morris makes his first public appearance since resigning from Gateway Church amid scandal. What happened in court and where does his legal case stand?

MAIN THING: Dr. Jeff Schreve joins Tre to unpack the common lies Christians are tempted to believe—and what it truly means to follow Jesus without compromise.

LAST THING: James 3:1 — "Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness."
SHOW LINKS
Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth

JESUS AND THE PROPHECIES OF CHRISTMAS : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jesus-and-the-prophecies-of-christmas/id1783607035

NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454

DC DEBRIEF POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d-c-debrief/id1691121630

CBN News YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CBNnewsonline

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26min
May 14, 2025China Targets Christians, Pastor Resigns in Scandal, Trump Visits Saudi Arabia, Hebrews 13:16
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: President Trump’s trip to the Middle East renews hopes that Saudi Arabia could join the Abraham Accords, even as tensions rise with Iran. Plus, a shocking pastor scandal forces the cancellation of a major Christian conference, and a dramatic kidnapping attempt rocks Paris.

FOCUS STORY: Heartbeat International’s Andrea Trudden pushes back on abortion misinformation and explains how pro-life clinics are adapting post-Dobbs—especially when it comes to abortion-pill reversal.

MAIN THING: China’s new law is ramping up persecution of Christian missionaries, but believers say the underground church continues to thrive. Gary Lane reports with insight from ICC President Jeff King.

LAST THING: Hebrews 13:16 — "Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God."
SHOW LINKS
Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth

JESUS AND THE PROPHECIES OF CHRISTMAS : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jesus-and-the-prophecies-of-christmas/id1783607035

NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454

DC DEBRIEF POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d-c-debrief/id1691121630

CBN News YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CBNnewsonline

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21min
May 13, 2025Last American-Israeli Hostage FREED, Faith-Fueled Graduation Gift, The Thorn Theatrical Revival, Matthew 5:13
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Israeli soldier Edan Alexander, the last known American hostage held by Hamas, has been released amid continued fighting in Gaza. Plus, DJ Daniel’s inspiring police swearing-in record reminds the nation of courage, unity, and faith.

FOCUS STORY: A church in Virginia donates to a university in Tennessee—ensuring 11 students graduate on time. The surprising gesture reveals the heart of Christian generosity in action.

MAIN THING: John Bolin, creator of The Thorn, joins Billy Hallowell to share how this powerful theatrical portrayal of Jesus’ life is drawing hearts back to the Gospel across America.

LAST THING: Matthew 5:13 – “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored?”

SHOW LINKS
Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth

JESUS AND THE PROPHECIES OF CHRISTMAS : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jesus-and-the-prophecies-of-christmas/id1783607035

NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454

DC DEBRIEF POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d-c-debrief/id1691121630

CBN News YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CBNnewsonline

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23min
May 12, 2025Has Noah’s Ark Been Found? Tariff Ceasefire, UK Euthanasia Controversy, Psalm 40:4
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: The U.S. and China agree to a 90-day tariff pause in a rare diplomatic breakthrough. Meanwhile, a UK report suggests assisted suicide could save millions—prompting fierce backlash from faith and disability advocates.

FOCUS STORY: Has Noah’s Ark been found? One independent researcher makes the case for a promising location—and explains why more digging hasn’t happened yet.

MAIN THING: New data from The Nation’s Report Card shows a widening reading gap between red and blue states. Helen Raleigh from The Federalist joins Madison Seals to break down the numbers and what’s really behind them.

LAST THING: Psalm 40:4 — “Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods.”
SHOW LINKS
Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth

JESUS AND THE PROPHECIES OF CHRISTMAS : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jesus-and-the-prophecies-of-christmas/id1783607035

NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454

DC DEBRIEF POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d-c-debrief/id1691121630

CBN News YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CBNnewsonline

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26min
May 09, 2025Historic New Pope, U.S.-U.K. Trade Deal, Disney Faces Backlash, Matthew 6:22-23
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV, making history as the first American pope. Meanwhile, Trump secures a sweeping U.S.-U.K. trade deal and gears up for China negotiations as tariffs reshape the global economy.
FOCUS STORY: Disney sparks controversy by expanding into the UAE, where strict moral laws clash with the company’s progressive image. We unpack why it’s drawing so much heat.
MAIN THING: Josh Broome joins Tré to explain why Christians should care about the anti-revenge porn bill heading to President Trump’s desk—and why this battle matters for protecting dignity online.
LAST THING: Matthew 6:22-23 — “The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light…”
SHOW LINKS
Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth

JESUS AND THE PROPHECIES OF CHRISTMAS : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jesus-and-the-prophecies-of-christmas/id1783607035

NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454

DC DEBRIEF POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d-c-debrief/id1691121630

CBN News YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CBNnewsonline

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23min
May 08, 2025America’s Air Traffic Crisis, DOJ’s Predator Crackdown, CeCe Winans’ Parenting Advice, Proverbs 22:6
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: A massive DOJ and FBI sweep nets 205 child sex predator arrests and rescues 115 children; meanwhile, America’s air traffic control system faces meltdown-level failures, with 1,000 equipment breakdowns per week.
FOCUS STORY: CeCe Winans opens up about the “one thing” she’d do differently as a parent, why she’s bold in her faith, and what’s next for the gospel icon.

MAIN THING: Steven Mosher from The Population Research Institute explains why China may be quietly backing down in the U.S. tariff war, even as Beijing tries to project strength.

LAST THING: Proverbs 22:6 (NIV) — “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”
SHOW LINKS
Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth

JESUS AND THE PROPHECIES OF CHRISTMAS : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jesus-and-the-prophecies-of-christmas/id1783607035

NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454

DC DEBRIEF POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d-c-debrief/id1691121630

CBN News YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CBNnewsonline

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21min
May 07, 2025Trump’s BIG Supreme Court Victory, California Baptism Wave, Tebow Rescue, Isaiah 40:28
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: The Supreme Court lifts a lower court block on Trump’s transgender military policy; California sees nearly 8,000 people baptized at a massive event in Huntington Beach, including ex-mob boss Sammy “The Bull” Gravano.
FOCUS STORY: The Tim Tebow Foundation helps carry out a powerful rescue operation—what happened, how it unfolded, and why it’s a game-changer in the fight against human trafficking.
MAIN THING: CBN’s Paul Pettite reports from the U.S.-Mexico border, where crossings have sharply declined under Trump as agents cite improved morale, military backing, and tougher enforcement.
LAST THING: Isaiah 40:28 — “Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.”
SHOW LINKS
Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth

JESUS AND THE PROPHECIES OF CHRISTMAS : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jesus-and-the-prophecies-of-christmas/id1783607035

NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454

DC DEBRIEF POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d-c-debrief/id1691121630

CBN News YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CBNnewsonline

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22min
May 06, 2025Israel Strikes Back, U.S. Student Loan Collections Return, Grad Banned for Faith, Psalm 121
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Israel launches major airstrikes on Yemen after the Houthi missile attack on Ben Gurion Airport; Trump administration resumes collections on federal student loans, affecting five million borrowers.

FOCUS STORY: A Maryland high school student is barred from graduation after refusing to complete a health class with LGBTQ curriculum—here’s why her family pushed back.

MAIN THING: Prisha Mosley, a detransitioner, shares her powerful and painful journey to warn others about the dangers and realities often hidden in the public debate over transitioning.

LAST THING: Psalm 121:7-8 — “The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore.”
SHOW LINKS
Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth

JESUS AND THE PROPHECIES OF CHRISTMAS : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jesus-and-the-prophecies-of-christmas/id1783607035

NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454

DC DEBRIEF POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d-c-debrief/id1691121630

CBN News YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CBNnewsonline

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28min
May 05, 2025Israel Airport Attack, Trump Revives Alcatraz, Michigan School Reverses Christian Music Ban, Colossians 4:2
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Israel blames Iran and the Houthis for a missile strike on Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, while Trump announces plans to rebuild Alcatraz as America’s toughest prison. Plus, thousands join Baptize California in a massive public show of faith.

FOCUS STORY: A Michigan school reverses its decision after banning Christian music from a student talent show — here’s why First Liberty says pushing back matters.

MAIN THING: Aspen Group President Derek DeGroot joins Madison Seals to explain how designing church spaces can help believers draw closer to God and strengthen community.

LAST THING: Colossians 4:2 — “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”
SHOW LINKS
Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth

JESUS AND THE PROPHECIES OF CHRISTMAS : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jesus-and-the-prophecies-of-christmas/id1783607035

NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454

DC DEBRIEF POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d-c-debrief/id1691121630

CBN News YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CBNnewsonline

CBN News https://www2.cbn.com/news
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