Top headlines for Friday, September 5, 2025

In this episode, we discuss the legal battle involving a Christian student organization in Texas challenging a law that sets restrictions on college campus protests. Next, we highlight the humanitarian efforts of World Relief as they respond to devastating natural disasters in Afghanistan and Sudan, which have tragically claimed over 2,000 lives. Finally, we explore the intriguing perspective of Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks on how boredom can play a significant and beneficial role in the human experience.

00:11 Christian student org challenge Texas law limiting campus speech
01:05 World Relief helping survivors displaced in Afghanistan, Sudan
01:56 Texas district faces state takeover amid surge in homeschooling
02:51 'You need to be bored': Harvard professor says boredom is vital for contemplation
03:46 Kentucky arrest after infant found in trash bag draws reactions
04:39 ‘A Week Away: The Series’ creator says CS Lewis influenced show

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Links to the News

• Christian student org challenge Texas law limiting campus speech | Education
• World Relief helping survivors displaced in Afghanistan, Sudan | World
• Texas district faces state takeover amid surge in homeschooling | Education
• 'You need to be bored': Harvard professor says boredom is vital for contemplation | U.S.
• Kentucky arrest after infant found in trash bag draws reactions | U.S.
• ‘A Week Away: The Series’ creator says CS Lewis influenced show | Entertainment
• Bodie says message from Holy Spirit led him to Christian music | Entertainment