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U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) joins us from Houston, Texas this week with the latest on GOP efforts to craft the “Big Beautiful Bill” codifying President DONALD J. TRUMP’s  legislative priorities; he also notes how in only 100 days, President Trump has “slowed the growth of our national debt by 92%.”  The Speaker adds that 8 of the 11 House committees have tackled issues with the bill despite Democrats “refusing to move one inch toward cooperation.”

U.S. Senator LINDSEY GRAHAM (R-S.C.) warns of the need to stop—not just slow—Iran’s progress toward gaining a nuclear weapon…something that would pose a grave threat to Israel and the world. 

TONY PERKINS’ commentary focuses on the U.S. Debt Clock “which is spinning faster than the Rev. Al Sharpton when a TV camera clicks on.”

All that plus much more 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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In a community-based culture like Afghanistan, it’s difficult to hide one’s faith. When an Afghan commits to following Christ, it’s not long until those around him or her notice a difference. This creates an opportunity for gospel witness.

Or for Christian persecution.

Author John Weaver, long-time gospel worker in Afghanistan, joins VOM Radio this week to update listeners on that nation and how Christians are faring since the Taliban retook control of the government in 2021.

John explains how a new Christian’s family and tribal background often influence what type of persecution they face, and how their persecutors may come from multiple levels: their own family members, tribal leaders and/or the Taliban government.

Despite these challenges for believers, ministry, evangelism and discipleship are still happening in Afghanistan—and among Afghans all around the world. Through careful, prayerful conversations Afghan Christians are planting gospel seeds, always aware that every person they share with could become their brother in Christ, or their persecutor. Pray Afghan Christians have wisdom and discernment about these conversations and whom they can trust to share their love for Jesus.

You can learn about John Weaver’s work in Afghanistan by reading his books, Inside Afghanistan and A Flame on the Front Line.

Listen for ways you can pray specifically for Afghan Christians and their persecutors. Hear John Weaver’s previous conversations with VOM Radio by visiting www.vomradio.net/weaver. John also wrote a book about meeting his wife in Afghanistan and their Afghan Christian wedding in Najiba: A Love Story From Afghanistan.

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

“‘Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know’” (Jeremiah 33:3).

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