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On today's Quick Start podcast:

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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NEWS: Federal officials warn of lone wolf terror threats as Americans gather for Independence Day celebrations. Plus, Trump’s massive $3.3 trillion “big, beautiful bill” advances — but faces fierce opposition.

FOCUS STORY: Christian singer Emerson Day opens up about her miraculous survival and how it strengthened her faith.

MAIN THING: Why is the underground Christian church exploding in the Islamic world? CBN’s Raj Nair talks with John Ghanim about his powerful journey from Yemen to Christ.

LAST THING: Proverbs 23:18 — “There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.”

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NEWS: Trump’s domestic agenda squeaks through the Senate in a dramatic 50-50 split — now all eyes are on the House before the July 4th holiday.

FOCUS STORY: CNN sparks backlash with a headline about prophecy and Iran — critics weigh in on the network’s surprising angle.

MAIN THING: X faces scrutiny over child abuse content — Tré talks with Haley McNamara about what’s really happening on the platform.

LAST THING: James 4:17 — “Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.”

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MAIN THING: Ex-porn star turned preacher Joshua Broome talks with Billy and Tre about the Supreme Court’s new age-verification ruling — and what’s next for protecting kids.

LAST THING: Acts 4:12 — “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”

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NEWS: Two firefighters ambushed and killed by a sniper while fighting a wildfire in North Idaho — authorities say the suspect set the fire to lure first responders.

FOCUS STORY: Surprising new poll shows where Americans really stand on teacher-led prayer in schools — who supports it, who doesn’t, and where.

MAIN THING: Ten years after Obergefell v. Hodges, support for same-sex marriage hits a record low among Republicans — Madison Seals talks with AFA Action’s Jameson Taylor about what this means for America’s moral direction.

LAST THING: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 — “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances…”

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NEWS: A pastor’s wife, has been deported to Mexico, sparking debate and frustration among friends, family members, and supporters. The details of Maria Isidro case are complex, as Maria's family fights for her return to Florida, where she lived for nearly three decades.

FOCUS STORY: A BBC broadcaster is receiving praise from across the globe after she quickly corrected a quote referencing the term "pregnant people."

MAIN THING: And on today’s main thing, Pastor JP Pokluda joins Billy to discuss revival, miracles, spiritual warfare and much more.

LAST THING: James 4:7 - "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."

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NEWS: This week, federal immigration agents arrested 11 Iranians here illegally. One arrested in Alabama was an Iranian Army sniper. Another in Houston was carrying a loaded pistol. Counterterrorism expert Barak Seener of the Henry Jackson Society in London says Iran, defeated on the battlefield, may see a sleeper cell attack as the only way it can hurt the United States.

FOCUS STORY: Rhett Walker breaks his silence and defends the CCM industry amid Michael Tait allegations.

MAIN THING: And on the main thing, Billy spoke with Johnnie Moore, the executive chairman of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), about his organization’s attempts to help those starving in Gaza amid Hamas’ horrors.

LAST THING: Ephesians 5:8 - "For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light."

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NEWS: President Donald Trump said a ceasefire is currently holding between Israel and Iran. While the future is uncertain, for now, things have calmed. And with the fighting at bay, Iran’s president is claiming his nation won a “historic victory.”

FOCUS STORY: The man with the world’s highest-recorded IQ is a Christian – and he's speaking out.

MAIN THING: And on the main thing, Tre spoke with by Jed Coppenger, the author of “Fake Christianity,” about practical steps to bring spiritual disciplines into our daily lives.

LAST THING: Psalm 62:1 - "Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him."

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NEWS: President Trump has announced a reported ceasefire between Israel and Iran. This comes after Iran launched missile strikes on Monday targeting a U.S. military base in Qatar. The attack came in retaliation for the weekend U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites.

FOCUS STORY: There’s a fun new museum opening in Nashville.

MAIN THING: And on the main thing, John Burke is a pastor and author who has studied and examined more than 1,000 accounts of near-death experiences. He breaks down what that research reveals.

LAST THING: John 14:27 - "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."

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NEWS: President Trump announced Saturday night that the U.S. military struck three nuclear sites in Iran, directly joining Israel’s effort to neutralize the Iranian nuclear program. As part of America’s Operation Midnight Hammer, B2 stealth bombers used bunker busters to target two of the facilities and a third was targeted through other means. Trump is now issuing a warning to Iran as the world awaits a reaction.

FOCUS STORY: A horrific situation that just unfolded in Syria, where a bombing targeted Christians.

MAIN THING: This week marks the third anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, overturning Roe v. Wade and holding that there is no federal constitutional right to abortion. Susan B. Anthony List’s Emily Davis spoke with Madison Seals about where the pro-life movement stands three years later and what’s next.

LAST THING: Romans 12:18 - "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone."

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