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August 13 Incredible Biblical-Era Discovery, Mangione Deal?, Ephesians 2
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On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: A surprise hearing fuels speculation of a possible Luigi Mangione plea deal, while a former Southern Poverty Law Center official is arrested in a widening investigation involving money allegedly funneled to a white supremacist informant.
FOCUS: A federal appeals court says major tech companies must face thousands of lawsuits alleging their social media platforms were deliberately designed to addict young users.
MAIN THING: Archaeologists uncover a 2,500-year-old figurine face mold in Jerusalem, offering a rare glimpse into the people and beliefs of the First Temple period.
BIBLE VERSE: Ephesians 2:10 — “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”
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
23 min
August 12 22 Christians Murdered, Hollywood Coward, Disturbing Abortion Law, 1 John 1
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On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Massachusetts removes its 24-week abortion limit, a Christian driver in England faces an ultimatum over his “Jesus Loves You” message, and Wisconsin Democrats reject socialist-backed gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong.
FOCUS: A celebrity offered support for Perez Hilton amid his recent health crisis, then deleted the message. What happened, and what can Christians take away from it?
MAIN THING: Twenty-two Christians are murdered in a brutal attack in Nigeria. Christian Solidarity International’s team was nearby and went directly to the survivors. Joel Veldkamp joins us to share what they witnessed.
VERSE: 1 John 1:9 — “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
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
26 min
August 11AI Bots for 911 Calls? Concerns Over Islamic Surge, Colossians 2
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On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake devastates Colombia, killing at least 111 people and toppling the spire of a historic Catholic cathedral. Plus, a South Korean pastor who spent nearly five months behind bars meets President Trump at the White House.

FOCUS: New Orleans is turning to artificial intelligence to help handle some 911 calls. Is outsourcing emergency calls to an AI bot a smart solution — or a dangerous gamble?

MAIN THING: A massive Muslim gathering in Dearborn highlights the growing influence of Islam in Michigan and across America. But former Muslim Shahriq Khan sees the moment differently: as an opportunity to boldly share the Gospel.

VERSE: Colossians 2:8 — “See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit...”
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
26 min
August 10 ‘Godfather of AI’ Issues Dire Warning About What’s Coming, Bernie Sanders Wants Gov AI Control, Psalm 40
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On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Bernie Sanders calls for a pause in the AI arms race, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu draws a red line on Gaza, saying there will be no Israeli withdrawal until Hamas gives up its weapons.
FOCUS: AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton, known as the “godfather of AI,” warns increasingly intelligent systems could develop complex intentions and become much harder for humans to control. Billy Hallowell and Raj Nair break down his concerns.
MAIN THING: An Oregon school employee says she was fired for displaying children’s books affirming biological sex. Author Ryan Bomberger joins Madison Seals to discuss the court battle and what it could mean for free speech and religious liberty.
BIBLE VERSE: Psalm 40:11 — “As for you, O Lord, you will not restrain your mercy from me; your steadfast love and your faithfulness will ever preserve me!”
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
25 min
August 07Has Science Defeated Atheism? Robot Surgeons, Romans 1
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On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Mitch McConnell is back home after nearly two months of recovery, researchers test humanoid robot surgeons and AI brain implants, and Operation Blessing Philippines celebrates 30 years of humanitarian ministry.

FOCUS: A new survey reveals how many Americans say they’ve experienced miraculous answers to prayer, including what the numbers look like among practicing Christians.

MAIN THING: Is modern science actually making the case for atheism harder to defend? Physicist and former Harvard professor Dr. Michael Guillén joins CBN’s Raj Nair to explore how discoveries about the universe may point beyond the natural world.

VERSE: Romans 1:20 — Creation reveals God’s invisible attributes, eternal power and divine nature.
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
29 min
August 06 URGENT PRAYER: Perez Hilton, Armed Man Arrested Near Trump Course, Proverbs 1
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On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Armed man arrested outside Trump's California golf course after allegedly scouting security ahead of the president's visit; Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan's Democratic Senate primary; New FBI director confirmed.
FOCUS: Free speech appears to be making a comeback on college campuses. FIRE's latest speech code report shows encouraging progress as more schools earn top marks for protecting student expression.
MAIN THING: Perez Hilton hospitalized after a disturbing TikTok livestream. Billy Hallowell and Tré Goins-Phillips discuss what happened after the celebrity blogger, who recently shared about a spiritual awakening, alarmed viewers during a livestream.
VERSE: Proverbs 1:7 (ESV) — "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction."
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
27 min
August 05 Town Angrily Boos Data Center Pitch, More Females Speak Out, Proverbs 14
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Christian Solidarity International
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Eric Adams Booed at Wisconsin Town Hall
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams was shouted down by angry residents while pitching a proposed AI data center in Wisconsin, as critics blasted the project over transparency, water use, and Adams' own legal baggage.
FOCUS: Another Athlete Defends Women's Sports
A growing number of female athletes are publicly backing protections for women's sports. We'll look at who's speaking out now, why she supports the WTA's policy, and what it says about the broader cultural debate.
MAIN THING: Government-Run Grocery Stores?
Zohran Mamdani's proposal for city-run nonprofit grocery stores is back in the spotlight, with fresh questions about how the government would enforce the plan and regulate private competition.
VERSE: Proverbs 14:23 (ESV)
"In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to poverty."
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
21 min
August 04 Evangelist's Airline Removal Sparks Debate, Gospel Advances in REMOTE Area, Psalm 19
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On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Christian influencer Whitney Lynn was removed from an Alaska Airlines flight after standing in the aisle during a delay to encourage passengers to trust in Jesus. The airline cited safety and passenger concerns, while Lynn says she was punished for sharing her faith.
FOCUS: What exactly happened on the flight? How did Alaska Airlines and Lynn each explain the incident? And what does the debate reveal about public expressions of faith?
MAIN THING: Papua New Guinea's remote mountains and hundreds of languages have made it one of the hardest places on earth to reach, but missionaries are overcoming those barriers to bring the Gospel to isolated communities.
BIBLE VERSE: Psalm 19:14 (ESV) — "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer."
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
26 min
August 03 In-N-Out CEO Points to God After Deadly Restaurant Rampage, Romans 1
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On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: In-N-Out CEO Lynsi Snyder points to faith after a deadly shooting at one of the company's Idaho restaurants, while an off-duty trooper and an armed citizen are being credited with stopping the gunman.
FOCUS: Snyder says her hope is in God as the community grieves, sharing a heartfelt response while praising the courage of those who intervened during the attack.
MAIN THING: The Department of Education unveils a new accountability test that could strip some college degree programs of access to federal student aid. Heritage Foundation policy analyst Madison Doan explains what's at stake for students and universities.
BIBLE VERSE: Romans 1:14-16 — Paul declares he is "not ashamed of the gospel," reminding believers that the message of Christ remains God's power for salvation to everyone who believes.
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
20 min
July 31 WNBA Owner Cusses Out Conservative Teens, Iran's Latest Tactic, Romans 12
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Christian Solidarity International
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Pro-life activist Paul Vaughn reaches a settlement with the federal government after an armed FBI raid and prosecution under the FACE Act, a case supporters say marks a major rebuke of the Biden DOJ's approach to peaceful abortion protesters.
FOCUS: WNBA co-owner ejected after confrontation involving Sophie Cunningham. We break down what happened, what young fans say they experienced, and the growing fallout.
MAIN THING: New allegations claim Iran may be exploiting illegal migrant crossings into Britain to move operatives into the country. Raj Nair speaks with Stephen Briggs about the evidence, the risks, and the broader national security implications.
BIBLE VERSE: Romans 12:18 — "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." A reminder to pursue peace even in a culture increasingly marked by conflict and division.
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
28 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