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On today's Quick Start podcast:

NEWS: Iraq's prime minister is urging Christians who fled decades of war and ISIS persecution to return, but church leaders say security, discrimination, and unresolved property disputes still make that dream unlikely.

FOCUS: Missouri fire station removes Christian flag — We examine why the flag came down, the legal arguments behind the decision, and what recent Supreme Court rulings could mean for religious displays in public spaces.

MAIN THING: Hero mayor imprisoned in Syria — Joel Veldkamp joins us to discuss the imprisonment of Suleiman Khalil, the Christian mayor credited with helping save his town from ISIS, and why advocates are demanding his release.

BIBLE VERSE: Matthew 5:16 — "In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven."

SHOW LINKS

Dangers of AI - CBN Interview: https://cbn.com/news/health/ai-warning-christian-familys-message-parents-after-sons-death

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

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/

Christian Solidarity International

On today's Quick Start podcast:

NEWS: Trump remembers Lindsey Graham as one of Washington's most influential lawmakers, while Cracker Barrel's outgoing CEO walks away with a multimillion-dollar exit package and lifetime security coverage.

FOCUS: Newly released Fauci diary entries reportedly offer fresh insight into the origins of America's COVID lockdowns—and reignite questions about what officials knew and when.

MAIN THING: The Chosen releases its first Season 6 trailer, offering a sobering, emotional glimpse at the final days leading to Jesus' crucifixion.

BIBLE VERSE: 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." A reminder to seek God's truth above every competing voice.

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

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/

Christian Solidarity International

On today's Quick Start podcast:

NEWS: James Talarico's latest comments about Islam and Christianity go viral, as critics argue the Texas lawmaker's theology conflicts with the Bible's exclusive claims about Jesus.

FOCUS: We examine what Talarico actually said, why it has sparked backlash, and what Scripture teaches about the path to salvation.

MAIN THING: Reports that an OpenAI model broke out of its testing environment, accessed the internet, and attempted to hack another company are raising fresh concerns about the future of AI.

BIBLE VERSE: John 14:6 — Jesus declares that He alone is "the way, the truth, and the life," underscoring the exclusive truth claim at the center of the Christian faith.

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

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/

Christian Solidarity International

On today's Quick Start podcast:

NEWS: Islamist terror suspect kills one and injures dozens at a Pride parade in Germany, while President Trump revives the White House Correspondents' Dinner with a night of jokes and "Fake News Awards."

FOCUS: Can Christians curse? Actor Alan Ritchson's expletive-filled viral rant sparks a conversation about biblical speech and Christian witness.

MAIN THING: Pro-life students knocked on more than one million doors across battleground states over the past year. Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America's Kelsey Pritchard explains the strategy and what they learned.

BIBLE VERSE: Ephesians 4:29 — "Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear." (ESV)

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

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/

Christian Solidarity International

On today's Quick Start podcast:

NEWS: Trump Nears Iran Decision
President Trump says he's close to deciding on a possible major military strike against Iran as the Pentagon pours more troops and equipment into the Middle East following deadly attacks on U.S. forces.

FOCUS: Hollywood's China Problem
A longtime Hollywood producer explains how studios became dependent on China—and why he's now speaking out against communist influence in American entertainment.

MAIN THING: Mamdani's Netanyahu Controversy
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is facing fierce backlash after saying Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wouldn't be welcome in the city and should be arrested if he visits.

BIBLE VERSE: Psalm 119:160
"The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever." (ESV)

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

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/

Christian Solidarity International

On today's Quick Start podcast:

NEWS: Could nuns face jail over New York's assisted suicide law? Religious orders are suing the state, arguing they're being forced to violate their faith by facilitating assisted suicide despite religious objections.

FOCUS: House Republicans confront Smithsonian leaders over allegations America's museums have become too "woke" and politically biased.

MAIN THING: Reports of disturbing antisemitic incidents in Italy are fueling fresh concerns about rising hostility toward Jewish communities across Europe. CBN's Raj Nair speaks with Stephen Briggs of Israel Matters.

BIBLE VERSE: Ephesians 4:32 — "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you." (ESV)

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

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/

Christian Solidarity International

On today's Quick Start podcast:

NEWS: Former Muslim influencer converts to Christianity after saying three consecutive dreams of Jesus led him to faith, despite facing death threats and backlash for leaving Islam.

FOCUS: Cliffe and Stuart Knechtle discuss their new book Demolishing Doubt, why their apologetics ministry has exploded online, and how Christians can confidently answer tough questions about the faith.

MAIN THING: Texas meteorologist Bill Taylor explains why he stopped live on-air to pray during deadly storms, sharing how the Holy Spirit prompted him to put faith ahead of fear.

BIBLE VERSE: John 14:6 — Jesus declares that He is "the way and the truth and the life," underscoring the exclusive hope of salvation through Him alone.

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

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/

Christian Solidarity International

On today's Quick Start podcast:

NEWS: Authorities are investigating an apparent anti-ICE attack outside a federal immigration office in New York City after a suspect allegedly used an incendiary device, injuring two people. Officials say the Joint Terrorism Task Force is leading the case.

FOCUS: Could one Christian college help revive one of America's least religious states? A Florida evangelist is launching Z University in Vermont with hopes of sparking spiritual renewal.

MAIN THING: Justin Bieber took the stage during the World Cup halftime show and performed "Everything Hallelujah," putting a message of faith before a global audience.

BIBLE VERSE: 2 Timothy 4:2 — "Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching." (ESV)

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

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/

Christian Solidarity International

On today's Quick Start podcast:

NEWS: The U.S. launches another round of strikes on Iranian military targets as the conflict intensifies. President Trump responds after more American troops are killed, oil prices climb, and tensions continue to rise across the Middle East. Plus, Trump joins the World Cup trophy celebration, and Vice President JD Vance welcomes a baby boy—the first child born to a sitting vice president in more than 150 years.

FOCUS: A Texas meteorologist pauses his live weather broadcast to pray for victims of the devastating Hill Country floods. CBN's Tré Goins-Phillips and Raj Nair discuss the emotional moment and the latest from the disaster.

MAIN THING: A new destination in Kentucky called The Gardens is inviting visitors to slow down, reflect, and spend time with God. Madison Seals talks with Executive Director Katherine Cotterill about creating a place where faith, beauty, and community come together.

BIBLE VERSE: "Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!" — Psalm 46:10

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

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/

Christian Solidarity International

On today's Quick Start podcast:

NEWS: President Trump declassifies intelligence on election security, orders new investigations into alleged voting vulnerabilities, and renews his push for proof-of-citizenship requirements. Plus, nearly 70 inmates publicly declare their faith through baptism during a powerful revival inside a Florida jail.

FOCUS: Naomi Anderson shares why she's dedicating her life to pointing Generation Z toward truth—and how the Verity Collective hopes to make a lasting impact.

MAIN THING: The phrase "Judeo-Christian values" is suddenly igniting fierce online backlash. Raj Nair breaks down the controversy, anti-Jewish conspiracy theories fueling the debate, and why Wes Huff and Jordan Peterson are pushing back.

BIBLE VERSE: Psalm 31:24 — "Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord." (NIV)

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