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October 09, 2025Dolly Parton Health UPDATE, Robert Morris Victim Speaks to CBN, Matthew 6
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Dolly Parton breaks her silence after viral health rumors, assuring fans she’s alive, healing, and trusting God for “more big adventures.”

FOCUS STORY: A victim in the Robert Morris case shares her emotional courtroom experience and how her faith helped her persevere through trauma and injustice.

MAIN THING: Two years after Hamas kidnapped Omri Miran in front of his young daughters, his wife Lishay opens up about their heartbreak, hope, and faith as they wait for his return.

LAST THING: Matthew 6:21 — “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

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
25 min
October 08, 202530 Christians Beheaded - Media Silent, Forrest Frank, Ephesians 4
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Attorney General Pam Bondi faces intense bipartisan grilling in the Senate over DOJ reforms, dropped Trump-era cases, and National Guard deployments.

FOCUS STORY: Christian artist Forrest Frank opens up about why he’s rejecting mainstream award shows—and how his message is resonating with fans fed up with cultural hypocrisy.

MAIN THING: A horrifying new report from MEMRI confirms over 30 Christians have been beheaded by ISIS militants in Mozambique. CBN’s Raj Nair and Billy Hallowell break down the details and global silence surrounding the slaughter.

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.”

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
24 min
October 07, 2025Girl Shot at Catholic School MIRACULOUS Recovery, Luke Smallbone INTERVIEW, Jeremiah 29
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Two years after Hamas’ brutal October 7th attacks, Israel pauses to remember the thousands lost — and the resilience that’s carried them forward. Negotiations continue in Cairo as hostage talks drag on, even as Israel celebrates miraculous military victories and faces a rising wave of global antisemitism.

FOCUS STORY: A little girl shot in the head during a transgender gunman’s attack on Annunciation Catholic School is making what doctors are calling a miraculous recovery. Her family says it’s proof that God’s hand is still at work — and they’re not the only ones witnessing divine healing after tragedy.

MAIN THING: Luke Smallbone of for KING & COUNTRY joins Billy Hallowell to share why true revival doesn’t start in stadiums or movements — it starts in the heart of every believer.

LAST THING: Jeremiah 29:11 — “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

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
21 min
October 06, 2025Trump’s Warning to Hamas, Texas Flood UPDATE, Crime Surge, Psalm 147
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Trump warns Hamas that “massive bloodshed will follow” if they don’t move quickly on a U.S.-brokered peace plan.

FOCUS STORY: Salvation Army Major Phil Swyers shares powerful updates from the flood recovery efforts in Texas.

MAIN THING: Heritage Foundation’s Cully Stimson joins Madison Seals to unpack what’s driving the nationwide spike in violent crime.

LAST THING: Psalm 147:3 — “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

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
23 min
October 03, 2025Synagogue Hit With Terror Attack, The Fall of Minneapolis, Jesus Saves From LGBT, Psalm 34
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: A deadly attack outside a UK synagogue is declared a terrorist incident, with officials warning of rising antisemitism. Plus, “Duck Dynasty’s” Uncle Si is hospitalized but recovering.

FOCUS STORY: Former meteorologist Arch Kennedy opens up about leaving a gay lifestyle behind after an encounter with Jesus transformed his life.

MAIN THING: Once known as clean and safe, Minneapolis now struggles with crime, homelessness, and dwindling police ranks — Dale Hurd reports.

LAST THING: Psalm 34:15 reminds us: “The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry.”

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
21 min
October 02, 2025Disturbing Lab-Made HUMAN Eggs, Shock Arrest Over Tweet, Psalm 25
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Hurricanes batter the Outer Banks, toppling homes into the sea. Washington grinds to a halt as the U.S. government officially shuts down. And in Michigan, a powerful story of forgiveness emerges after a tragic church attack.

FOCUS STORY: Scientists claim they’re growing human eggs in a lab. What does this mean for ethics, theology, and the future of life itself?

MAIN THING: Police in the U.K. arrest a man at his home—his “crime” was a single tweet criticizing Hamas and Islam.

LAST THING: Psalm 25:5 — “Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.”

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
20 min
October 01, 2025Mandatory Digital ID, J.K. Rowling Goes Scorched Earth on Emma Watson, Proverbs 1
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Trump unveils a sweeping Middle East peace plan as Netanyahu backs the deal.

FOCUS STORY: J.K. Rowling takes aim at Emma Watson in a fiery clash over transgender ideology.

MAIN THING: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces mandatory digital IDs for workers—critics call it Orwellian.

LAST THING: Proverbs 1:7 — “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.”

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
27 min
September 30, 2025Media Ignore Christian Attacks, Chilling Demonic Encounter, Netanyahu Apologizes, Ephesians 6
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: FBI investigating deadly Michigan church attack as “targeted violence.” Netanyahu privately apologizes to Qatar after deadly strike in Doha tied to Hamas.

FOCUS STORY: Bill Maher slams mainstream media for ignoring the genocide-level persecution of Christians in Nigeria.

MAIN THING: A chilling demonic encounter in New York City—Tré Goins-Phillips sits down with the college student who filmed it.

LAST THING: Today’s verse — Ephesians 6:11, “Put on the full armor of God…”

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
24 min
September 29, 2025Horrific Church Attack in Michigan, Tim Allen Motivated by Erika Kirk's Message, Colossians 3
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: A horrific attack at a Latter-day Saints church in Michigan leaves multiple people dead as investigators uncover chilling details.

FOCUS STORY: Tim Allen opens up about decades of pain after being deeply moved by Erika Kirk’s powerful memorial message.

MAIN THING: In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s tragic assassination, churches across America report a surge in attendance—what’s driving it, and how ministries can respond.

LAST THING: Today’s verse — Colossians 3:12-13 on compassion, patience, and forgiveness.

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
20 min
September 26, 2025Demonic Encounter Caught on Video, Turning Point Events Resume, Psalm 119
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Mystery surrounds Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s sudden order calling hundreds of generals and admirals to Quantico — officials raise security concerns as speculation swirls. Plus, Sean McDowell’s son describes a chilling encounter with what he believes was a demonic manifestation while evangelizing in NYC.

FOCUS STORY: We were on the ground at Virginia Tech as Turning Point USA rallies kicked back off. What was the mood, the message, and the impact?

MAIN THING: Dr. John Plake from the American Bible Society joins Billy Hallowell to talk about revival in America and the stunning spiritual impact of Charlie Kirk’s death.

LAST THING: Psalm 119:154 — “Defend my cause and redeem me; preserve my life according to your promise.”

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
26 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