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Speaker of the House MIIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) spent five hours in the Situation Room of the White House with President DONALD J. TRUMP on Thursday evening as Israel launched air strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. He takes us inside with perspective on what’s likely to happen next in the Middle East.

Former CIA director and Secretary of State MIKE POMPEO applauds Israel’s Operation Rising Lion for a “level of technical and strategic achievement that is unparalleled in the world.”

South Carolina U.S. Senator LINDSEY GRAHAM warns that if Senate Republicans fail to pass the Big Beautiful Bill “we will have destroyed President Trump’s 2nd term.”

And TONY PERKINS’ Commentary marks the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary while reminding us that America’s “true strength and protection comes from God.”  All that and more ahead on our latest edition of Salem’s THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, releasing at 10AM Eastern Saturday on the Salem News Channel.

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“I have claimed this land for God.”

The words were written by John G. Paton and adorn the grave of his wife and child. It was a declaration of faith that God would bring the people of the New Hebrides, now Vanuatu, to Himself. The islanders were thought of as savages; in fact Paton slept on the grave to prevent the bodies of his wife and child from being eaten by cannibals.

Paton famously said, “If I can but live and die serving and honoring the Lord Jesus, it will make no difference whether I am eaten by cannibals or by worms.”

Today the islands are full of churches—even some very close to the site of Mrs. Paton’s grave.

Stephen McKaskel is the producer and director of a six-part video series called Missionary, which includes an episode about Paton, as well as others which tell the stories of famous missionaries. Listen as he tells why the church today needs the example of men and women sent by God and obedient to the Great Commission. Watch this behind-the-scenes video of Stephen and the team tracking down Paton’s legacy in Vanuatu.

He'll also share about filming in England on the path of William Tyndale, as well as stories of David Livingston, Amy Carmichael, Hudson Taylor and William Carey. Stephen also shares what he wants viewers and churches to take away after viewing the Missionary film series.

The VOM App for your smartphone or tablet will help you pray daily for persecuted Christians throughout the year, as well as providing free access to e-books, audiobooks, video content and feature films. Download the VOM App for your iOS or Android device today.

“‘He has brought me to his banquet hall, And his banner over me is love’” (Song of Songs 2:4).

Pastor Greg Laurie brings us wisdom gained over the course of his life—both before and after coming to faith. With his son Jonathan, he reflects on his traumatic upbringing, most difficult moments, and even the good, like finding God and living with Him by his side.

See all the things an older Greg would tell a younger Greg if he could. Topics covered:

• Practical advice - Intro
• Knowing it’s going to be OK (childhood trauma) - 04:04
• Putting God first & spiritual success - 17:31
• Dealing with life’s worries - 30:44
• Being thankful, even in hardship - 35:03
• Not wasting pain (losing a child) - 41:50
• Having integrity & practicing what we preach - 45:57
• Handling hurt with forgiveness - 49:24

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The last time we talked to Dr. Jennifer, she was leading the MENA Leadership Center. Shortly after that interview a series of events occurred revealing to her and her doctors a severe brain condition that could jeopardize her life. Hear her miracle story and get an update on the MENA Leadership Center, on this episode of Missions Today!

For information about MENA Leadership Center

For information about Dr. Jennifer Cannon-Murff

To listen to Dr. Jennifer’s first visit on Missions Today

While the Psalms teach us how to praise God, they also show us how to bring our grief to the Lord. Today, W. Robert Godfrey discusses how Psalm 77 encourages us to pray and to remember God’s faithfulness.

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Meet Today’s Teacher:
 
W. Robert Godfrey is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and chairman of Ligonier Ministries. He is president emeritus and professor emeritus of church history at Westminster Seminary California.
 
Meet the Host:
 
Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast.

Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

With Father’s Day approaching, we’re asking a deeper question: What kind of legacy are we leaving as men, as dads, and as stewards of what God has entrusted to us? On today's Faith & Finance Live, Jonathan Lewis from Fathers for Fathers will join Rob West to talk about fatherhood, faith, and the financial discipleship that shapes generations. Then Rob will tackle some financial questions. 

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