Top headlines for Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Marjorie Taylor Greene fires back at President Trump, accusing him of dividing his own MAGA base over the Epstein investigation. Meanwhile, a new report reveals a sharp spike in violent attacks on Christians and church arsons across Europe. And in North Carolina, an immigration crackdown leaves a church cleaning crew fleeing—with one member detained.
00:11 Marjorie Taylor Greene hits back at Trump over 'traitor' remark
00:57 New AI-powered ‘Business Bible' app links Wall Street, Scripture
01:46 Violent attacks against Christians spike in Europe: watchdog
02:37 Inside ‘Mr. Scorsese': Cinema’s great spiritual seeker
03:24 Charlotte immigration raids spill onto church property
04:13 Texas AG sues education programs over 'anti-Christian' bias
05:04 Outspoken Christian singer Tori Kelly gives birth to first child
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Top headlines for Tuesday, November 18, 2025
President Trump’s new executive order targeting what he calls “woke policies” that harm Christians and families of faith. We also look at the Archdiocese of Denver’s Supreme Court appeal over Colorado’s universal preschool program, and Princeton scholar Robert P. George’s surprising resignation from the Heritage Foundation after a controversy involving Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes. Plus, renowned apologist John Lennox offers a profound reflection on aging, spiritual resilience, and what it means to finish the race of life well.
00:11 Trump seeks to protect faith-based foster care providers
01:00 Christian preschools appeal to Supreme Court over pre-K program
01:50 Heritage trustee resigns amid fallout to Carlson-Fuentes scandal
02:41 Supreme Court won’t hear Christian prayer ban case
03:17 Bill protecting girls from forced marriage passes in Pakistan
04:15 ‘In Your Dreams’ turns fear into a teacher, echoes bible truths
04:59 Theologian John Lennox reflects on aging and legacy
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Top headlines for Monday, November 17, 2025
The Babylon Bee pulls a joke about Megyn Kelly after backlash, a Texas judge allows a defamation suit against Gateway Church to move forward, and a USCIRF witness warns of escalating threats to Christians in Syria. Plus, several liberal faith groups issue a bold statement declaring transgender identity “holy,” directly challenging Catholic leadership.
00:11 Babylon Bee pulls story joking about Israel killing Megyn Kelly
01:00 Judge greenlights Cindy Clemishire’s defamation lawsuit
01:48 Pastor Jamal Bryant offers prayer, aid to Jamaica
02:34 Trump must pressure Syria to protect Christians, expert warns
03:29 Israeli arrests ISIS supporters preparing for ‘end of days' war
04:14 Liberal churches 'proclaim the holiness' of transgenderism
05:03 Russian courts ban more Baptist churches in continued crackdown
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Top headlines for Friday, November 14, 2025
The growing influence of pro-life groups ahead of the 2026 elections, a Nigerian pastor’s chilling warning after being targeted by extremists, and a major court decision allowing Texas to enforce its ban on public drag performances.
00:11 SBA Pro-Life America to spend $80M on the midterms
01:00 Missionaries die in plane crash en route to Jamaica
01:48 Catholic anti-poverty program funding LGBT groups: report
02:43 Suspect vandalizes 3 NYC churches while carrying LGBT flag
03:29 Ex-worship pastor is charged after confessing to sex with student
04:17 Pastor facing death threats over plea to protect Christians
05:07 Federal appeals court OKs enforcement of Texas drag show ban
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Top headlines for Thursday, November 13, 2025
We unpack Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa’s historic visit to the White House and his wide-ranging interview on global issues. We explore how the Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ new app is streamlining ministry resources and how Resi’s Studio AI could transform church engagement online. Finally, we cover the upcoming Harvest Crusade at Utah Valley University—now unfolding under the shadow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
00:11 Shaara wants Israeli exit from Golan Heights in security deal
01:00 Megachurch Pastor Brian Coffey accused of negligence
01:46 Fellowship of Christian Athletes launches new app
02:31 Christian candidate found following porn stars on Instagram
03:19 Resi’s Studio AI promises to help churches boost engagement
04:09 Former 'Queen of Porn' Jenna Jameson gets baptized
04:53 Greg Laurie to host Harvest Crusade where Charlie Kirk was killed
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Top headlines for Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s surprising diplomatic pivot toward the West, the U.S. Senate’s move to end the longest government shutdown in history, and the violent protests that erupted at a Turning Point USA event at UC Berkeley. Plus, worship leader Cory Asbury and artist Forrest Frank hit pause on their much-talked-about “alternative halftime show.
00:11 Trump praises Syria's al-Sharaa, suspends some sanctions
00:56 Senate passes government funding bill that would end shutdown
01:42 Conservative candidate wins seat on Loudoun County school board
02:29 Violent protests erupt outside TPUSA tour stop at UC Berkeley
03:18 Chicago street gang targets immigration agents: report
04:07 Nebraska defunds Planned Parenthood
04:52 Cory Asbury, Forrest Frank pause faith-based Super Bowl show
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Top headlines for Tuesday, November 11, 2025
We cover the Supreme Court’s rejection of former Kentucky clerk Kim Davis’s petition challenging the 2015 legalization of same-sex marriage, a call from over 80 Christian leaders urging President Trump to take action on the persecution of Christians in Syria, and Maryland’s decision to remove gender identity lessons from its kindergarten health curriculum.
00:11 Supreme Court rejects Kim Davis’ bid to reconsider gay marriage
00:55 Faith leaders urge Trump to defend Syrian Christians
01:48 Maryland may nix gender identity lessons for kindergartners
02:35 Pastor’s mistress LaToshia Daniels is found guilty of murder
03:22 Supreme Court hears case of Rastafarian forced to shave
04:15 Male accused of exposing himself in women's locker room assaulted
05:00 Bear Grylls says writing Jesus book is ‘hardest thing’ he’s done
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Top headlines for Monday, November 10, 2025
In this episode, we explore how deeper engagement with scripture is linked to more generous and positive social behavior. We also examine the National Association of Evangelicals’ call for the Trump administration to reconsider its refugee admission cuts. Plus, we share five key takeaways from the Fox News special “Erika Kirk: In Her Own Words.”
00:11 5 highlights from Erika Kirk's Fox News interview
00:59 Bible engagement impacts tithing, social interaction and views
01:49 Protestant group complains about King Charles III's papal service
02:35 Evangelical org. urges Trump to reconsider refugee cuts
03:28 Princeton University facing civil rights complaint over bathrooms
04:17 Anti-Israel agitators disrupt Christian, Jewish worship services
05:08 1,000 Evangelicals gather at Hispanic church for 'Bless Israel'
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Top headlines for Friday, November 7, 2025
Erica Dueso, Pennsylvania’s first trans-identifying mayor, responds to backlash over a social media post about ICE deportations; Nancy Pelosi announces she will not seek reelection after decades in Congress; and a new trend of turning unused IVF embryos into jewelry sparks debate over ethics and emotion.
00:11 Pa.'s first trans mayor denies inciting violence after ICE tweet
01:01 Moody Bible Institute sues school board over teacher program ban
01:51 Texas voters OK amendments on parental rights, non-citizen voting
02:39 UMC to allow regions to maintain biblical views on marriage, sex
03:33 Nancy Pelosi to retire from Congress after nearly 4 decades
04:18 IVF embryos turned into jewelry sparks outrage
05:04 Evangelical leader challenges Tucker Carlson to debate on Zionism
05:54 Construction begins on largest Christian monument to prayer
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Top headlines for Thursday, November 6, 2025
We break down four key takeaways from Tuesday’s election results, including two closely watched gubernatorial races, New York City’s mayoral race, and California’s Prop 50. Then, we look at why Cory Asbury and Forrest Frank are stepping away from Turning Point USA’s proposed “alternative” Super Bowl halftime show. Finally, we explore Lewis & Tolkien, the new play at the Museum of the Bible that imagines an intimate reunion between the legendary authors.
00:11 4 major election results: NJ, Va. state races, NYC elects Mamdani
00:59 Trinity Christian College announces closure
01:49 Episcopal diocese says ICE detained one of its priests
02:36 Cory Asbury, Forrest Frank will not join TPUSA's halftime show
03:21 AG Ken Paxton sounds warning on Chinese-linked security systems
04:10 Church of England sees attendance grow fourth year in a row
05:05 Museum of the Bible’s ‘Lewis & Tolkien’ explores faith, thought
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Top headlines for Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Former Vice President Dick Cheney has passed away at 84, prompting reflections on his legacy. An Arizona school district issues an apology after a viral post sparks backlash tied to Charlie Kirk. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene raise eyebrows by suggesting UFOs might have demonic origins.
00:11 Former Vice President Dick Cheney dead at 84
00:57 Samaritan's Purse deploys field hospital to Jamaican town
01:45 Louisiana diocese files for bankruptcy amid sexual abuse claims
02:35 Texas man charged with robbing church during Sunday worship
03:23 UC campuses mandate gender training for class registration
04:16 Viral shirts were not mocking Charlie Kirk: school disrict
05:04 JD Vance, Marjorie Taylor Greene suggest aliens could be angels
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Top headlines for Tuesday, November 4, 2025
We dive into Speaker Mike Johnson’s defense of ICE amid claims of hostility toward clergy, explore a new U.K. website that highlights the Bible’s conflicting moral interpretations, and break down a Texas ruling that shields judges who decline to perform same-sex marriages on religious grounds.
00:11 Mike Johnson responds to ICE altercations with clergy
00:59 Nicki Minaj praises Trump for threat to act against Nigeria
01:44 Search engine uses AI to find alleged Scripture 'contradictions'
02:35 Dearborn pastor who clashed with Muslim mayor urges love, courage
03:21 Syrian President al-Sharaa set for historic White House visit
04:11 Texas Supreme Court allows judges to refuse gay weddings
04:53 Believers unite in prayer for persecuted Christians
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Top headlines for Monday, November 3, 2025
President Donald Trump warns of an “existential” threat facing Christians in Nigeria, while his administration sets a historic low for U.S. refugee resettlement in 2026—sparking backlash from Christian aid groups. We also look at Gateway Church and pastor Robert Morris as they fight a defamation lawsuit from Cindy Clemishire, and Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders touts the state’s 10:33 Initiative as offering “a hand up, not a handout.”
00:11 Trump says Christians facing an 'existential' threat in Nigeria
00:56 School staffer dies after student kicks her in the chest
01:41 House conservatives join to pray against political violence
02:27 Gateway Church seeks dismiss Cindy Clemishire’s lawsuit
03:14 Trump cuts refugee resettlement to historic low
04:04 Sarah Huckabee Sanders launches Gospel-inspired 10:33 Initiative
04:53 VP Vance shares challenges of mixed-faith marriage
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Top headlines for Friday, October 31, 2025
In this episode, Finland’s Supreme Court hears the landmark case of MP Päivi Räsänen over a 2019 Bible tweet, while California Governor Gavin Newsom invokes scripture to challenge the Trump-aligned GOP. Meanwhile, Tucker Carlson faces growing backlash as his rhetoric takes an openly antisemitic turn.
00:11 Supreme Court of Finland hears Päivi Räsänen case for Bible tweet
00:59 Michigan township accused of discriminating against church
01:43 Newsom appeals to Bible to blast GOP over SNAP benefits
02:28 American pastor stranded in Jamaica amid 15-day water-only fast
03:09 Rick Warren: ‘I give to be a blessing, not to get a blessing’
03:58 Tucker Carlson calls Christian Zionism ‘brain virus'
04:44 Frankie Muniz credits K-LOVE with helping him get back to church
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Top headlines for Thursday, October 30, 2025
In today’s episode, we cover the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa as it moves from Jamaica toward Haiti, leaving more than two dozen dead. We break down the latest Israeli airstrikes on Gaza and the escalating regional tensions. Plus, we look at a New Jersey teachers’ union event spotlighting the history of drag in education, and a new lawsuit targeting Roblox and Discord over the tragic suicide of a 13-year-old girl.
00:11 Melissa leaves 25 dead in Haiti; Cuba, Bahamas brace for impact
01:04Israel carries out strikes in Gaza following ceasefire breach
01:52 Lindsey Whiteside’s home detention divides Mississippi town
02:41 New Jersey teachers union slated to host program promoting drag
03:31 Top UK university slaps 'sexual violence' content note on Bible
04:21 Roblox, Discord sued after 13-year-old girl dies by suicide
05:09 Justin Bieber says Jesus is 'the king of my heart'
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Top headlines for Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Christian charities racing to aid Jamaica in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, a Pennsylvania senator’s push to condemn global Christian persecution, and Dr. Calum Miller’s warning to pro-life advocates about complacency. Plus, President Trump hints at a truce with Elon Musk.
00:11 Evangelical orgs gear up to send aid to Hurricane Melissa victims
01:01 CUA students seek to ban pro-Israel groups from campus
01:52 Lawmaker calls on Trump to fight Christian persecution
02:39 The abortion lobby is coming for the Global South: UK apologist
03:26 Texas doctor surrenders medical license over cross-sex hormones
04:14 Son of Life Church pastor charged with multiple child sex crimes
05:01 Trump suggests rift with Elon Musk is mending
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Top headlines for Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Hurricane Melissa barrels toward Jamaica, threatening massive flooding across the island. The Minnesota Supreme Court delivers a landmark ruling for a trans athlete in USA Powerlifting. A member of The Episcopal Church’s Executive Council resigns over concerns about inclusivity. And Samaritan’s Purse airlifts over 100,000 pounds of relief supplies to Gaza.
00:11 Hurricane Melissa strengthens to Category 5
00:57 Minnesota's court rules against USA Powerlifting in trans case
01:48 Pansexual Episcopal lay leader resigns over 'oppressive systems'
02:37 UMC church paints steps in LGBT rainbow colors in opposition
03:25 Controversy erupts over Jewish joke on Norwegian children’s show
04:14 Samaritan’s Purse airlifts 100K pounds of aid to Gaza
05:06 Anthony Hopkins reveals message from God ended his alcoholism
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Top headlines for Monday, October 27, 2025
The BBC Radio 4 producer facing backlash over a controversial social media post about Charlie Kirk’s widow, new concerns in Texas after officials discovered over 2,700 non-citizens registered to vote, and why fewer American pastors are reporting major economic struggles in their congregations compared to last year.
00:11 BBC producer faces backlash for Erika Kirk post
01:00 Former female youth minister Lindsey Whiteside arrested again
01:46 Catholic leaders: Wounded Knee soldiers shouldn't keep medals
02:33 Texas finds 2,724 potential noncitizens registered to vote
03:27 Democrats claim masked immigration agents detaining US citizens
04:16 Texas announces state takeover of Fort Worth school district
05:06 Fewer pastors say economy is negatively impacting their churches
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Top headlines for Friday, October 24, 2025
We cover the opening of a new late-term abortion clinic in Boulder, Colorado, the private visit of Vice President JD Vance and his wife to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, and the backlash surrounding a new children’s Bible storybook accused of calling scripture “made-up.”
00:11 Colorado clinic touts third-trimester abortions for 'any reason'
01:01 Vance attends private mass at Church of Holy Sepulchre
01:45 Marvin Winans responds to video showing him correcting woman
02:29 Fred Luter announces retirement from church leadership
03:13 'Just Love' children's book says Bible includes 'made-up' stories
04:02 Rare First Temple-era Assyrian inscription found in Jerusalem
04:55 Americans with a positive view of religion are on the rise: Pew
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Top headlines for Thursday, October 23, 2025
In today’s episode, we cover Vice President JD Vance’s urgent trip to Israel as the White House navigates the volatile Gaza situation. Meanwhile, French authorities are in a race against time to recover the stolen crown jewels from the Louvre before they vanish for good. And in a shocking revelation, an illegal alien was found to be working as a sworn U.S. police officer—until Operation Midway Blitz brought it all to light.
00:11 JD Vance lands in Israel for first visit after Gaza ceasefire
00:57 PCUSA presbytery helping victims of deadly Alaska storm
01:48 French police using DNA at scene to catch Louvre Museum thieves
02:35 Rep. Chip Roy moves to impeach judge over Kavanaugh assassin
03:25 Illegal immigrant working as police officer in Illinois arrested
04:17 Wisconsin seeks to end religious tax exemption after court loss
05:05 ASU football player says he's 'diving into my faith completely'
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