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In this episode, we explore the U.S. Department of Justice's involvement in a Summit Church's religious discrimination lawsuit, shedding light on the complexities of religious freedom in local governance. Next, we examine serious allegations against the Atlanta Dream Center and Assemblies of God, where young missionary hopefuls claim they faced forced labor and poor living conditions, prompting questions about accountability within faith-based organizations. Plus, we analyze recent voting data showing a significant swing among non-white Evangelicals towards President Donald Trump in the last election, discussing what this means for the future of political affiliations within diverse religious communities. 

00:11 DOJ backs JD Greear-led church’s religious discrimination lawsuit
01:08 Atlanta Dream Center accused of trafficking missionary hopefuls
02:01 Mom silenced at Calif. city council meeting: 'We don't do prayer'
03:00 Church rededicated to God after atheist hate crime attack
03:53 Clint Pressley to be nominated for 2nd term as SBC president
04:36 Trump gained ground with non-white Evangelicals: data
05:23 John O’Leary’s story of overcoming 100% burns hits big screen

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• DOJ backs JD Greear-led church’s religious discrimination lawsuit | U.S.
• Atlanta Dream Center accused of trafficking missionary hopefuls | U.S.
• Mom silenced at Calif. city council meeting: 'We don't do prayer' | U.S.
• Church rededicated to God after atheist hate crime attack | Church & Ministries
• Clint Pressley to be nominated for 2nd term as SBC president | Church & Ministries
• Trump gained ground with non-white Evangelicals: data | Politics
• John O’Leary’s story of overcoming 100% burns hits big screen | Entertainment