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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January 08, 2026Woman Killed After Driving at ICE Officers, Iran Crumbling, NFL Kicker's Faith Response to Miss, Mark 16
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On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: A woman is shot and killed during an ICE enforcement operation in Minneapolis after authorities say she drove her vehicle toward agents. Political leaders clash over the incident as investigations continue and protests erupt.

FOCUS STORY: A field goal kicker’s season-ending miss goes viral — not for the mistake, but for his humility, faith, and Christ-centered response afterward.

MAIN THING: Protests in Iran are growing deadlier as economic collapse fuels unrest. Dozens are dead, thousands arrested — and Gordon Robertson sits down with Danny Danon to discuss why this moment could test the regime like never before.

LAST THING: Mark 16:15 — “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.”

PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com
SHOW LINKS
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
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25min
January 07, 2026Iran Protests Turn Deadly, Why Trump Really Caught Maduro, 2 Timothy 1
Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/
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On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: At least 35 people are dead as protests spread across Iran, with demonstrators openly calling for the end of the Islamic Republic and warnings of severe consequences if the regime escalates its crackdown.

FOCUS STORY: Brad Brandon, once a pastor in Connecticut, now works on the front lines in Nigeria confronting violent persecution and supporting vulnerable Christian communities.

MAIN THING: What was the real motive behind the capture of Nicolás Maduro? Raj Nair examines whether U.S. national security, oil interests, or regime change were driving factors.

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

PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com
SHOW LINKS
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
...more
23min
January 06, 2026Defiant Maduro in Court, Jack Hibbs Warns of Deception on Israel, Rob Schneider Speaks Out, John 8
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Christian Solidarity International
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro appears in a New York federal court, pleading not guilty and declaring his innocence following his dramatic capture.

FOCUS: Pastor Jack Hibbs joins us to warn of what he calls a growing deception surrounding Israel, urging Christians to discern the moment spiritually and biblically.

MAIN THING: Actor Rob Schneider opens up about faith, Hollywood, and being sidelined for refusing to stay silent.

BIBLE VERSE: John 8:32: “And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com
SHOW LINKS
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
...more
22min
January 05, 2026Maduro in Court Today, Bible Reading Plans, Ecclesiastes 3
Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/
Christian Solidarity International
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Nicolás Maduro is set to appear in U.S. federal court in New York following his capture during a U.S. military operation, as prosecutors pursue sweeping narco-terrorism and weapons charges with major geopolitical implications.

FOCUS: Bible reading resolutions are surging in 2026, pointing to a renewed hunger for Scripture as pastors and Christian leaders cite a search for truth, clarity, and spiritual grounding.

MAIN THING: Live discussion and analysis of the Maduro case—what his arrest means for Venezuela, U.S. foreign policy, and how faith leaders are framing the moment through justice, freedom, and prayer.

BIBLE VERSE: Ecclesiastes 3:11 — “He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.”

PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com
SHOW LINKS
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
...more
23min
December 24, 2025Bible Prophecies Pointing to Jesus, Greg Laurie, Great American Heroes Act, Luke 2
Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/
Christian Solidarity International
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS IN 90: Lawmakers push forward the John Adams – Great American Heroes Act, aiming to honor one of America’s most influential founding families with a permanent memorial ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary.

FOCUS STORY: Pastor Greg Laurie explains why Christians have a biblical responsibility to defend the Jewish people — addressing Israel’s imperfections, God’s enduring promises, and why support for Israel is rooted in Scripture, not politics.

MAIN THING: Pastor Jesse Bradley joins Billy Hallowell to unpack the Old Testament prophecies that point directly to Jesus’ birth and life — and why Christmas is the fulfillment of promises made centuries earlier.

LAST THINGLuke 2:11–12 — “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord…”

PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com
SHOW LINKS
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
...more
19min
December 23, 2025Australia PM Booed at Vigil, U.S. Moves to Protect Christians in Nigeria, Matthew 16
Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/
Christian Solidarity International
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS IN 90: Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is publicly booed after apologizing to Jewish leaders for government failures amid rising antisemitism — highlighting growing tensions and questions of accountability.

FOCUS STORY: A Christian tech group examines the promises and pitfalls of artificial intelligence, offering a faith-based framework for engaging AI wisely rather than fearfully.

MAIN THING: A major U.S. move targets both humanitarian aid and religious freedom in Nigeria — with billions pledged to strengthen healthcare and a significant boost for Christian-run hospitals serving persecuted communities.

LAST THING: Matthew 16:25 — “For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.”

PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com
SHOW LINKS
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
...more
18min
December 22, 2025JD Vance Calls for Unity, Former Gaza Hostage Shares a Stunning Testimony of Faith, Hebrews 12
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Christian Solidarity International
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: JD Vance speaks at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest, urging Republicans to reject purity tests and internal division, while defending border enforcement, merit-based policies, and the role of faith in public life. We also cover the sentencing of five Iranian Christians to a combined 50 years in prison for basic acts of worship under Iran’s sweeping national security laws.

FOCUS: Billy Hallowell joins us fresh from AmericaFest with insight into the tone of the movement, how openly faith was discussed on the main stage, and what comes next for conservatives heading into 2026.

MAIN THING: Former Gaza hostage Omer Shem Tov shares a powerful testimony of how more than 500 days in captivity under Hamas deepened his faith in God, teaching him gratitude, prayer, and hope in the darkest conditions.

LAST THING: Hebrews 12:14 — “Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.”
PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com
SHOW LINKS
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
...more
18min
December 21, 2025 FINALE: From Genesis to Revelation — The Baby in a Manger and a Kingdom That Endures Forever
"Your house and your kingdom will endure forever."
That’s God’s promise to King David – a pledge and prophecy that came to fruition through the nativity and Jesus’ birth. Matthew Chapter 1 opens with a genealogy of Jesus, describing the Messiah as “the son of David and the son of Abraham.” And Luke Chapter 1 corroborates Jesus’ tie to David when Gabriel approaches Mary and reveals she will bear a son. Verses 32 and 33 read, “He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.”
Mary is being given a prophecy here that we first see recorded hundreds of years earlier in 1 and 2 Chronicles and 2 Samuel – in particular 2 Samuel Chapter 7, verse 16. It is here in 2 Samuel, God, through Nathan, tells David about his everlasting kingdom — a kingdom build and fulfilled through Jesus' loving sacrifice.
And that love is the centerpiece of the biblical narrative. The nativity gave way to the cross and the cross gives way to our true freedom and forgiveness. But a full understanding of both the Old and New Testaments — and the prophecy therein — is what opens us to fully understanding what all of this means. Listen to the finale of "Jesus and the Prophecies of Christmas."
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22min
December 20, 2025 Old Testament Prophecies Revealed: Why Jesus' Birth, Death, and Resurrection Were Necessary
The Christmas season is about far more than trees, lights, and tinsel. It’s a fulfillment of prophecy and promise. On this third installment of "Jesus and the Prophecies of Christmas," we’re exploring the purpose of Jesus’ birth and what the Old Testament prophecies predicted hundreds of years before the nativity.
There’s a reason the Christmas story has resonated and resounded for more than two millennia – it’s a story for every man, woman, and child who has ever lived. Skeptics and others often ask “why” — why did an all-powerful God want to send his own son to the manger and then ultimately the cross?
We address that and more in this episode. Join Greg Laurie, Jeff Kinley, Ray Comfort, Jesse Bradley, Shane Idleman, and CBN's Billy Hallowell for this must-hear conversation.
And on the next episode of "Jesus and the Prophecies of Christmas" — the finale airing December 21 — we’ll take a look at God’s promises to King David and we’ll jump back into the nativity story to see some of the other powerful and prophetic messages delivered to some key figures who don’t often get attention.
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22min
December 19, 2025Tragic Plane Crash Kills NASCAR Star and Family, Nicaragua Bans Bibles, Lee Strobel, Joshua 1
Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/
Christian Solidarity International
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: A tragic plane crash in North Carolina claims the lives of NASCAR star Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, and their two children. We break down what’s known so far — including the humanitarian mission tied to the flight and the ongoing investigation.

FOCUS: Nicaragua is banning Scripture. We explain what tourists and churches are being prohibited from doing, what religious freedom advocates are warning about, and why this crackdown signals a broader assault on faith in the country.

MAIN THING: Author and former skeptic Lee Strobel joins Tré Goins-Phillips to discuss The Case for Christmas, unpacking the historical evidence for the Nativity and explaining why the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ birth differ — and why that actually strengthens the Christian case.

LAST THING: Joshua 1:9 — “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”

PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com

SHOW LINKS
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
...more
20min

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How many episodes does Quick Start have?

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