Top headlines for Wednesday, April 23, 2025

In this episode, we discuss the recent settlement between the Social Security Administration and an employee who alleged a violation of his religious beliefs. Next, we explore a comprehensive report highlighting how over 200 colleges and universities across the U.S. are investing in diversity, equity, and inclusion through dedicated offices.

We then turn our attention to the financial struggles faced by Hamas, as reported actions have cut off key sources of income for the group. Lastly, we share a personal story from Pastor Max Lucado, who, at 70, chose to commemorate his faith journey with a tattoo of the Greek word tetelestai, meaning it is finished.

00:11 Social Security Administration settles discrimination complaint
01:04 Tom Keesee, son of Faith Life Church founders, indicted
01:54 Over 200 colleges, universities still have DEI offices: report
02:49 What happens next in the Catholic Church after Francis' death?
03:37 Alabama could require public schools to display Ten Commandments
04:44 Hamas in financial crisis, can't pay fighters: report
06:02 Pastor Max Lucado gets tattoo at 70: ‘It is finished’

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• Social Security Administration settles discrimination complaint | Politics
• Tom Keesee, son of Faith Life Church founders, indicted | U.S.
• Over 200 colleges, universities still have DEI offices: report | Education
• What happens next in the Catholic Church after Francis' death? | World
• Alabama could require public schools to display Ten Commandments | Education
• Hamas in financial crisis, can't pay fighters: report | World
• Pastor Max Lucado gets tattoo at 70: ‘It is finished’ | Church & Ministries

Top headlines for Tuesday, April 22, 2025

In this episode, we begin with the somber news of Pope Francis's passing at age 88, as the Vatican releases the official cause of death, marking the end of an era for the Roman Catholic Church. Shifting to a different legacy, we discuss a memorial resolution honoring Cecile Richards, the former president of Planned Parenthood, and the notable omission of any reference to abortion. In New York City, a woman's legal battle unfolds after discovering a paternity test error led to her decision to have an abortion, igniting conversations about reproductive rights and medical accountability.

00:11 Pope Francis' cause of death revealed
01:18 Resolution honoring Cecile Richards made no mention of abortion
02:10 Rescued Tennessee missionary Josh Sullivan breaks silenceMinistries
03:00 NYC woman had abortion due to botched paternity test: lawsuit
03:55 What pro-lifers can learn from Guttmacher's 2024 data
04:54 9 Christians imprisoned, fined over $100K for distributing Bibles
05:44 Jim Caviezel studying CS Lewis to prepare for 'Passion' sequel

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• Pope Francis' cause of death revealed | Church & Ministries
• Resolution honoring Cecile Richards made no mention of abortion | Politics
• Rescued Tennessee missionary Josh Sullivan breaks silence | Church & Ministries
• NYC woman had abortion due to botched paternity test: lawsuit | U.S.
• What pro-lifers can learn from Guttmacher's 2024 data | Politics
• 9 Christians imprisoned, fined over $100K for distributing Bibles | World
• Jim Caviezel studying CS Lewis to prepare for 'Passion' sequel | Entertainment

Top headlines for Monday, April 21, 2025

In this episode, we dive into the recent decision by the Trump administration to shut down an office dedicated to monitoring and countering foreign disinformation. What does this mean for the future of truth and transparency?

We also explore claims surrounding a famous biblical verse allegedly omitted from Netflix’s rendition of The Passion of the Christ—a passage some scholars refer to as the forbidden chapter.

Plus, we reflect on a powerful moment at the White House, where staff and guests united in song, singing Amazing Grace after evangelist Franklin Graham's gospel presentation.

00:11 Trump admin. closes State Dept. foreign disinformation office
01:09 Indiana passes law banning men from women's collegiate sports
02:03 Catholic charity efforts hampered by USAID cuts: report
02:59 Did Netflix cut Isaiah 53 from 'Passion of the Christ'?
03:55 Appeals court says Trump admin. must return Kilmar Abrego Garcia
04:49 ‘Eric LaRue’ explores faith, grief and motherhood
05:43 White House staffers rise for ‘Amazing Grace’ hymn

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• Trump admin. closes State Dept. foreign disinformation office | Politics
• Indiana passes law banning men from women's collegiate sports | U.S.
• Catholic charity efforts hampered by USAID cuts: report | Politics
• Did Netflix cut Isaiah 53 from 'Passion of the Christ'? | U.S.
• Appeals court says Trump admin. must return Kilmar Abrego Garcia | Politics
• ‘Eric LaRue’ explores faith, grief and motherhood | Entertainment
• White House staffers rise for ‘Amazing Grace’ hymn | Politics