Top headlines for Wednesday, June 25, 2025

In this episode, we dive into the international arena, where a ceasefire brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump has been accepted by both the Israeli government and the Israel Defense Forces, potentially marking a pivotal moment in regional peace efforts. Then, we shift our focus to a major development within the New Life Church community. Brady Boyd has been asked to resign after revelations surfaced that he lied about Robert Morris’ abuse.

00:12 Israel accepts ceasefire, claims all objectives were achieved
01:03 New Life Church asked Brady Boyd to resign
01:53 Border Patrol finds drug-smuggling tunnel connecting Mexico to US
02:50 Star gamer 'Ninja' says he’s embracing faith, attending church
03:41 Newsboys dropped by record label after Michael Tait allegations
04:40 60 missing Florida children rescued in Operation Dragon Eye
05:32 Cowboys rookie gets baptized: 'Thank you lord for this day'

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• Israel accepts ceasefire, claims all objectives were achieved | World
• New Life Church asked Brady Boyd to resign | Church & Ministries
• Border Patrol finds drug-smuggling tunnel connecting Mexico to US | Politics
• Star gamer 'Ninja' says he’s embracing faith, attending church | Entertainment
• Newsboys dropped by record label after Michael Tait allegations | Entertainment
• 60 missing Florida children rescued in Operation Dragon Eye | U.S.
• Cowboys rookie gets baptized: 'Thank you lord for this day' | Sports

Top headlines for Tuesday, June 24, 2025

In this episode, we explore the coordinated U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites that have sparked widespread reaction, focusing on the support from congressional Republicans and President Trump. Shifting to a deeply personal account, we discuss serious allegations involving a crew member from the Christian band Newsboys and the troubling implications within the faith community.

Additionally, we shine a light on proposed legislation in Ohio that seeks to ban all abortions, classifying them as homicide, and the implications for women's rights and state law. Finally, we explore the findings from Lifeway Research revealing that nearly half of Evangelical pastors in the U.S. maintain second jobs, uncovering the reasons behind this growing trend of bivocational ministry.

00:12 Israel-Iran war: GOP backs Trump as US hits Iranian nuclear sites
01:15 Michael Tait accused of watching rape during Newsboys tour
02:03 ISIS killed at least 25 in Syrian church attack, injured dozens
02:53 Presidential religious liberty commission convenes first meeting
03:44 Ohio pro-life group opposes bill to criminalize abortion
04:36 Nearly half of US Evangelical pastors are bivocational: study
05:34 Natalie Grant helps launch Museum of Christian & Gospel Music

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• Michael Tait accused of watching rape during Newsboys tour | Entertainment
• ISIS killed at least 25 in Syrian church attack, injured dozens | World
• Presidential religious liberty commission convenes first meeting | Politics
• Ohio pro-life group opposes bill to criminalize abortion | U.S.
• Nearly half of US Evangelical pastors are bivocational: study | Church & Ministries
• Natalie Grant helps launch Museum of Christian & Gospel Music | Entertainment

Top headlines for Monday, June 23, 2025

In this episode, we begin with a recent ruling from an appeals court panel that struck down a Louisiana law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools, exploring the ongoing debate over the separation of church and state. Next, we shift to the U.K., where a Christian legal group is threatening legal action against a city council for its alleged endorsement of a secular agenda through the display of pride flags, raising questions about religious expression and inclusivity. Plus, we examine serious allegations of financial, spiritual, and moral misconduct against Sean Feucht, as former ministry workers shed light on their concerns.

00:11 Appeals court panel rules against La. Ten Commandments law
01:07 Minister's son speaks after 88 children removed from church camp
01:55 Tucker Carlson, Steve Bannon discuss ‘spiritual war’ in DC
02:50 Christian legal group threatens to sue city over pride flags
03:47 Students sue Va. over grant denial to pursue religious studies
04:40 Sean Feucht accusers say they are not disgruntled volunteers
05:36 US State Department to vet visa applicants' social media pages

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• Minister's son speaks after 88 children removed from church camp | U.S.
• Tucker Carlson, Steve Bannon discuss ‘spiritual war’ in DC | U.S.
• Christian legal group threatens to sue city over pride flags | World
• Students sue Va. over grant denial to pursue religious studies | Education
• Sean Feucht accusers say they are not disgruntled volunteers | U.S.
• US State Department to vet visa applicants' social media pages | Politics

Top headlines for Friday, June 20, 2025

In this episode, we delve into a new report that sheds light on the rising number of abortions linked to the greater availability of the abortion pill. Meanwhile, political and financial worlds collide as financial disclosures reveal former President Donald Trump's $1.3 million endorsement of Lee Greenwood's leather-bound God Bless the USA Bible. Plus, we discuss how economic pressures are affecting religious communities, highlighted by Gateway Church in Texas announcing staff cuts due to a notable decline in tithes and donations.

00:11 New report links recent spike in abortions to the abortion pill
01:06 Third Day announces 30th anniversary reunion tour
02:00 Trump rakes in over $1M for endorsing Lee Greenwood’s Bible
02:58 Ted Cruz cites Genesis 12:3 for support of Israel
03:53 Gateway Church announces staff cuts due to drop in tithes
04:58 Man sentenced to 25 years for attempted mass shooting at church
05:47 Cory Asbury says 'everyone knew' about Michael Tait's misdeeds

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• New report links recent spike in abortions to the abortion pill | Politics
• Third Day announces 30th anniversary reunion tour | Entertainment
• Trump rakes in over $1M for endorsing Lee Greenwood’s Bible | Politics
• Ted Cruz cites Genesis 12:3 for support of Israel | U.S.
• Gateway Church announces staff cuts due to drop in tithes | Church & Ministries
• Man sentenced to 25 years for attempted mass shooting at church | U.S.
• Cory Asbury says 'everyone knew' about Michael Tait's misdeeds | Entertainment

Top headlines for Thursday, June 19, 2025

In this episode, we explore a personal message of encouragement sent to President Donald Trump by U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, highlighting their ongoing diplomatic relationship. Then, we discuss the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision to uphold a Tennessee law that prohibits body-altering surgeries and hormone therapies for trans-identifying minors, a ruling that has sparked considerable debate. Finally, we examine a new survey revealing that nearly half of Americans are attending multiple churches, with online worship gaining popularity post-COVID-19 pandemic.

00:11 Huckabee tells Trump he 'will hear from Heaven' on Iran conflict
01:18 Supreme Court upholds Tenn. law banning trans surgeries for kids
02:08 Bible college attended by Minnesota shooting suspect responds
02:59 Calvary Chapel urges Calif. Supreme Court to reverse $1.2M fine
04:00 Päivi Räsänen describes blessing behind gov't prosecution of faith
04:59 Law forcing violation of confessional seal faces new lawsuit
05:59 Nearly half of churchgoers attend more than 1 congregation: study

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• Huckabee tells Trump he 'will hear from Heaven' on Iran conflict | World
• Supreme Court upholds Tenn. law banning trans surgeries for kids | Politics
• Bible college attended by Minnesota shooting suspect responds | U.S.
• Calvary Chapel urges Calif. Supreme Court to reverse $1.2M fine | U.S.
• Paivi Rasan describes blessing behind gov't prosecution of faith | World
• Law forcing violation of confessional seal faces new lawsuit | Politics
• Nearly half of churchgoers attend more than 1 congregation: study | Church & Ministries

Top headlines for Wednesday, June 18, 2025

In this episode, we explore the chilling case of Minnesota shooting suspect Vance Boelter, who authorities reveal may have intended to target additional lawmakers, having discovered a list of officials with their addresses. Next, we discuss a poignant moment in sports as Los Angeles Dodgers icon Clayton Kershaw integrates faith and identity by featuring a Bible reference on his cap during the team’s LGBT pride night.

We then shift to the music world, where Michael Tait, former frontman of renowned Christian rock bands Newsboys and DC Talk, faces a wave of new allegations. Finally, we spotlight Abe Bueno-Jallad's insights on The Chosen: Last Supper, the fifth season of the beloved series now available on Amazon Prime, as it signals the beginning of the end.

00:11 Minnesota shooting suspect went to other lawmakers' homes: FBI
01:06 Clayton Kershaw includes Genesis verse on LGBT pride night
02:02 Supreme Court orders rehearing of challenge to abortion mandate
02:55 Michael Tait hit with new allegations, including assaulting minor
03:46 Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart suffers heart attack
04:35 Ex-gay Christians gather at California state Capitol to give hope
05:29 Abe Bueno-Jallad on the emotional depth of 'The Chosen'

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• Minnesota shooting suspect went to other lawmakers' homes: FBI | U.S.
• Clayton Kershaw includes Genesis verse on LGBT pride night | Sports
• Supreme Court orders rehearing of challenge to abortion mandate | Politics
• Michael Tait hit with new allegations, including assaulting minor | Entertainment
• Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart suffers heart attack | Church & Ministries
• Ex-gay Christians gather at California state Capitol to give hope | U.S.
• Abe Bueno-Jallad on the emotional depth of 'The Chosen' | Entertainment

Top headlines for Tuesday, June 17, 2025

In this episode, we explore the implications of the United States Supreme Court's decision to hear a case challenging a subpoena for donor information from a network of pro-life pregnancy centers. Next, we discuss a new poll revealing a downward trend in support for trans-identified athletes competing on teams that align with their gender identity. Plus, we turn our attention to the Middle East, where eight Israelis tragically lost their lives in overnight Iranian missile strikes.

00:12 Supreme Court takes on subpoena for pro-life network donor info
01:06 Support for males in girls' sports continues decline: poll
02:18 Record gap between genders on if abortion is morally acceptable
03:13 Up to 200 Christians masacred by extremists in Nigeria: report
04:13 Death toll climbs to 24 after latest Iranian missile assaults
05:03 Minnesota shooting suspect is former pastor, Tim Walz appointee
05:51 Riley Gaines announces pregnancy, reflects on Simone Biles

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• Supreme Court takes on subpoena for pro-life network donor info | Politics
• Support for males in girls' sports continues decline: poll | Sports
• Record gap between genders on if abortion is morally acceptable | U.S.
• Up to 200 Christians masacred by extremists in Nigeria: report | World
• Death toll climbs to 24 after latest Iranian missile assaults | World
• Minnesota shooting suspect is former pastor, Tim Walz appointee | U.S.
• Riley Gaines announces pregnancy, reflects on Simone Biles | Sports

Top headlines for Monday, June 16, 2025

In this episode, we delve into the escalating Israeli-Iranian conflict, beginning with Israel's unprecedented pre-emptive strike that decapitated Iran's military leadership. We unravel the aftermath as Iran retaliates, launching a missile barrage that left multiple injuries in its wake. Meanwhile, on the home front in Texas, a legal storm brews as Cindy Clemishire files a defamation lawsuit against Robert Morris and Gateway Church.

Plus, we shine a light on the unspoken struggles of pastors, exploring a new study revealing that these spiritual leaders are faring worse than the average U.S. adult in terms of relationships and well-being, and the barriers they face in seeking help. 

00:11 Israel kills at least 20 top Iranian military leaders airstrikes
01:01 Iran fires hundreds of missiles into into Israel
01:55 Cindy Clemishire files defamation lawsuit against Robert Morris
02:52 Satanic Temple files complaint against Iowa officials
03:50 Pastors faring worse than US adults in relationships: study
04:49 Over 28,000 baptized during nationwide Pentecost Sunday event

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• Israel kills at least 20 top Iranian military leaders airstrikes | World
• Iran fires hundreds of missiles into into Israel
• Cindy Clemishire files defamation lawsuit against Robert Morris | Church & Ministries
• Satanic Temple files complaint against Iowa officials | U.S.
• Pastors faring worse than US adults in relationships: study | Living
• Over 28,000 baptized during nationwide Pentecost Sunday event | Church & Ministries

Top headlines for Friday, June 13, 2025

In this episode, we explore the Southern Baptist Convention's decision against prohibiting women from serving in pastoral roles, highlighting ongoing discussions about gender and leadership within the church. We also examine a new study revealing a decline in the Christian share of the global population, despite it still being the world's largest religion. Plus, we discuss The Satanic Temple's provocative plans to open a third telehealth abortion clinic in Maine on former President Trump's birthday.

00:11 SBC motion to ban female pastors fails with over 60% support
01:02 Catholic families win right to participate in public school clubs
01:55 Christian leaders offer condolences as Air India crash
02:46 Christian share of global population shrinks
03:53 Arkansas Ten Commandments law faces legal challenge
04:55 Satanic Temple opening abortion center on Trump's birthday
05:53 NH passes universal school choice, parental bill of rights

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• SBC motion to ban female pastors fails with over 60% support | Church & Ministries
• Catholic families win right to participate in public school clubs | Politics
• Christian leaders offer condolences as Air India crash | World
• Christian share of global population shrinks | Living
• Arkansas Ten Commandments law faces legal challenge | Politics
• Satanic Temple opening abortion center on Trump's birthday | U.S.
• NH passes universal school choice, parental bill of rights | Politics

Top headlines for Thursday, June 12, 2025

In this episode, we explore the recent decision by the Southern Baptist Convention to retain the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission despite proposals to abolish it. We also discuss U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee's recent comments on the current U.S. stance regarding a Palestinian state, providing insight into the complexities of Middle Eastern diplomacy. Plus, we delve into a fascinating research analysis that highlights a trend in church growth dynamics: large congregations continuing to expand while smaller churches struggle to keep up.

00:11 SBC votes against Willy Rice's motion to abolish the ERLC
01:09 Roseanne Barr blames God for tweet about Valerie Jarrett
02:00 Montana Supreme Court strikes down abortion restrictions
02:59 Huckabee says ‘no room’ to recognize Palestinian state
03:49 Kevin Hart makes Kirk Franklin’s twerking butt of joke
04:40 Most pastors lead small churches but more attend big churches
05:29 SBC calls for bans on gay marriage, porn, abortion pills

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• SBC votes against Willy Rice's motion to abolish the ERLC | Church & Ministries
• Roseanne Barr blames God for tweet about Valerie Jarrett | Entertainment
• Montana Supreme Court strikes down abortion restrictions | Politics
• Huckabee says ‘no room’ to recognize Palestinian state | World
• Kevin Hart makes Kirk Franklin’s twerking butt of joke | Entertainment
• Most pastors lead small churches but more attend big churches | Church & Ministries
• SBC calls for bans on gay marriage, porn, abortion pills | Church & Ministries