Top headlines for Wednesday, July 23, 2025

In this episode, we explore the ongoing controversy at Princeton University, where a trans-identifying athlete alleges discrimination after being removed from a track meet, raising important questions about inclusion in sports. Next, we discuss a major policy shift as a renowned children's hospital announces its decision to halt gender transition procedures for minors, sparking conversations around medical ethics and parental rights. Plus, we uncover new insights from recently unearthed emails that reveal the Biden administration's internal communications prior to a Justice Department memo controversially labeling concerned parents as terrorists.

00:11 Male sues Princeton after being removed from women's track meet
01:02 Israel Police find no damage to Christian church amid arson claim
01:49 Texas Democrat says 'test of Christianity' is 'do you love Judas'
02:47 Army apologizes for depicting pro-life orgs as terrorist groups
03:25 Children's National stops prescribing puberty blockers to kids
04:16 Biden WH communicated with DOJ before school board memo: report
05:16 Forrest Frank fractures back in skateboarding accident

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• Male sues Princeton after being removed from women's track meet | Sports
• Israel Police find no damage to Christian church amid arson claim | World
• Texas Democrat says 'test of Christianity' is 'do you love Judas' | Podcast
• Army apologizes for depicting pro-life orgs as terrorist groups | Politics
• Children's National stops prescribing puberty blockers to kids | Politics
• Biden WH communicated with DOJ before school board memo: report | Politics
• Forrest Frank fractures back in skateboarding accident | Entertainment

Top headlines for Tuesday, July 22, 2025

In this episode, we explore the social media frenzy among Christian communities after Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was exposed for adultery during a Coldplay concert, sparking ethical debates and public discourse. Next, we turn our attention to Puerto Rico, where new legislation has banned gender transition procedures for minors, aligning with over two dozen other states implementing similar laws, raising questions about rights and regulations. Lastly, we examine the concerning rise in assaults against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials, as reported by the Department of Homeland Security, uncovering potential causes and implications for law enforcement and immigrant communities.

00:11 Christians respond to tech CEO’s viral exposure for adultery
01:02 Puerto Rico bans sex-change procedures for minors
01:59 DHS blames media, Dems for 830% rise in assaults on ICE agents
02:54 Parents ask SCOTUS to stop school from transitioning their child
03:51 Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins reads Bible, devotional on stream
04:44 Christianity faces being ‘wiped out,’ UK’s FoRB envoy warns
05:50 Make-a-Wish kid gets to meet NFL star he admires for his faith

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• Christians respond to tech CEO’s viral exposure for adultery | U.S.
• Puerto Rico bans sex-change procedures for minors | Politics
• DHS blames media, Dems for 830% rise in assaults on ICE agents | Politics
• Parents ask SCOTUS to stop school from transitioning their child | Politics
• Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins reads Bible, devotional on stream | Entertainment
• Christianity faces being ‘wiped out,’ UK’s FoRB envoy warns | World
• Make-a-Wish kid gets to meet NFL star he admires for his faith | Sports

Top headlines for Monday, July 21, 2025

In this episode, we explore the U.S. federal government's new guidance aimed at bolstering religious liberty accommodations for federal employees, highlighting its potential impacts and implications. Next, we travel back in time to the University of Chester's archives, where a fascinating discovery of four early 19th-century letters, including two penned by the renowned abolitionist William Wilberforce, offers fresh insights into historical narratives. Plus, we discuss the significant legal victory for pro-life advocates as a federal appeals court upholds West Virginia's right to ban the abortion pill, examining the potential ramifications for reproductive rights across the nation.

00:12 Trump admin. urges religious accommodations for federal workers
01:05 Judge blocks Washington law forcing priests to violate confession
01:59 Kenneth Flowers gets 4 to 15 years in prison for rape of teen boy
02:49 William Wilberforce historic letters found in university archives
03:47 Republican gov. vetoes bill enhancing parental rights in schools
04:42 West Virginia's ban on the abortion pill upheld by appeals court
05:40 Portland to host city's first Evangelical crusade in 25 years

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• Trump admin. urges religious accommodations for federal workers | Politics
• Judge blocks Washington law forcing priests to violate confession | Politics
• Kenneth Flowers gets 4 to 15 years in prison for rape of teen boy | U.S.
• William Wilberforce historic letters found in university archives | World
• Republican gov. vetoes bill enhancing parental rights in schools | Politics
• West Virginia's ban on the abortion pill upheld by appeals court | Politics
• Portland to host city's first Evangelical crusade in 25 years | Church & Ministries

Top headlines for Friday, July 18, 2025

In this episode, we explore Israel's intensified strikes on Syrian regime targets, including key government buildings, raising questions about regional stability and international responses. Next, we shift gears to discuss the U.S. Senate's recent passage of H.R. 4, a pivotal bill aiming to cut billions in federal spending. We'll break down four critical aspects of this legislative move and its potential impact. Finally, we pay tribute to the legacy of John MacArthur, whose profound influence on the faith community is remembered by his close friend Joni Eareckson Tada.

00:11 Israel strikes Syrian regime targets in Damascus
01:07 4 things to know about the rescissions bill
01:53 Former baseball player Chase Childers drowns saving 5 people
02:47 Family pastor fired over arrest for leaving child in car to drink
03:40 Inside Republican Ohio's battle with the trans cult
04:30 3 killed at Gaza's only Catholic church; Israel investigates
05:37 Joni Eareckson Tada memorializes friend John MacArthur

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• Israel strikes Syrian regime targets in Damascus | World
• 4 things to know about the rescissions bill | Politics
• Former baseball player Chase Childers drowns saving 5 people | U.S.
• Family pastor fired over arrest for leaving child in car to drink | Church & Ministries
• Inside Republican Ohio's battle with the trans cult
• 3 killed at Gaza's only Catholic church; Israel investigates | World
• Joni Eareckson Tada memorializes friend John MacArthur | Church & Ministries

Top headlines for Thursday, July 17, 2025

In this episode, we examine the Trump administration's controversial plans to significantly downsize the Department of Education after receiving a green light from the U.S. Supreme Court. Next, we explore California Governor Gavin Newsom's recent admission that the issue of young children transitioning genders has become a major problem for Democrats, sparking debates on age and consent. Finally, we discuss the recent leadership change in a prominent ministry following the resignation of its former president amidst a scandal involving anonymous slander.

00:12 SCOTUS lets Trump move ahead with cuts to Department of Education
01:04 Newsom says 8 years old too young to transition
01:59 G3 Ministries announces Scott Aniol as new president
02:56 California pastor defiant after ICE arrest at her church
03:46 4 highlights from Trump's Summit of Faith and Business Leader
04:30 Ex-Muslim shares biggest concern about Iran
05:25 Joe Walker named as interim president of Lifeway

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• SCOTUS lets Trump move ahead with cuts to Department of Education | Education
• Newsom says 8 years old too young to transition | Politics
• G3 Ministries announces Scott Aniol as new president | Church & Ministries
• California pastor defiant after ICE arrest at her church | Politics
• 4 highlights from Trump's Summit of Faith and Business Leader | Politics
• Ex-Muslim shares biggest concern about Iran | Podcast
• Joe Walker named as interim president of Lifeway | Church & Ministries

Top headlines for Wednesday, July 16, 2025

In this episode, we delve into the impactful legacy of John MacArthur, the renowned pastor and Bible teacher who passed away at 86, leaving behind a significant theological influence. We also cover the ongoing legal dispute between a church and the University of Maine System, where allegations of religious discrimination take center stage in a property sale disagreement. Lastly, we explore recent developments in the Middle East, focusing on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s latest statements regarding his role and responsibility amidst recent conflicts and the Hamas invasion of October 7, 2023.

00:12 John MacArthur, renowned pastor and Bible teacher, dies at 86
01:12 SBA creates Center for Faith, lets religious orgs apply for loans
02:09 'KPop Demon Hunters' song inspired by 'sin'
02:59 Maine church continues legal battle against university system
03:48 Russell Brand claims God allowed addiction, demonic attacks
04:34 Netanyahu denies personal responsibility for Oct. 7
05:15 Liberal orgs end Catholic charter school lawsuit, declare victory

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• John MacArthur, renowned pastor and Bible teacher, dies at 86 | Church & Ministries
• SBA creates Center for Faith, lets religious orgs apply for loans | Politics
• 'KPop Demon Hunters' song inspired by 'sin' | Entertainment
• Maine church continues legal battle against university system | U.S.
• Russell Brand claims God allowed addiction, demonic attacks | Entertainment
• Netanyahu denies personal responsibility for Oct. 7
• Liberal orgs end Catholic charter school lawsuit, declare victory | Politics

Top headlines for Tuesday, July 15, 2025

In this episode, Christian reality TV stars Chip and Joanna Gaines is under fire for featuring a same-sex couple in his newest series, and we discuss his defense against the criticism. Meanwhile, Tucker Carlson stirs controversy with his bold claim that Jeffrey Epstein was possibly an Israeli Mossad agent, sparking debates and disbelief. Lastly, we turn to a more somber note as we request thoughts and prayers for renowned pastor John MacArthur, who has been hospitalized with pneumonia at age 86.

00:11 Chip Gaines defends gay couple on new show after backlash | Entertainment
00:59 Catholic dioceses excuse immigrants from mass attendance
01:55 Without proof, Tucker Carlson accuses Israel of crimes in America
02:47 Pastor John Lindell plans to step down from James River Church
03:33 Lucid dreaming a ‘slippery slope’ for vulnerable youth: podcast
04:34 Christians recount brutal execution by Fulani herdsmen in attack
05:34 John MacArthur hospitalized with pneumonia, might not survive

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• Chip Gaines defends gay couple on new show after backlash | Entertainment
• Catholic dioceses excuse immigrants from mass attendance | Church & Ministries
• Without proof, Tucker Carlson accuses Israel of crimes in America | Politics
• Pastor John Lindell plans to step down from James River Church | Church & Ministries
• Lucid dreaming a ‘slippery slope’ for vulnerable youth: podcast | Podcast
• Christians recount brutal execution by Fulani herdsmen in attack | World
• John MacArthur hospitalized with pneumonia, might not survive | Church & Ministries

Top headlines for Monday, July 14, 2025

In this week's episode, we explore revelations from a senior Israeli official on the survival of Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpiles amidst recent U.S. airstrikes. Next, the personal becomes political as we discuss the impending divorce of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, with biblical reasons cited by his wife.

We then shift focus to an analysis by NPR and FRONTLINE, revealing FEMA's oversight in excluding multiple buildings from its flood risk map for Camp Mystic. Finally, we end on a note of support and community, highlighting a Florida megachurch's initiative to aid and pray with families in need.

00:11 Israel officials worried Iran’s enriched uranium survived strikes
01:19 Ken Paxton's wife files for divorce, cites 'biblical grounds'
02:11 How finding Christ healed woman's hidden wounds from abortion
03:03 FEMA missed major flood risk at Christian Camp Mystic
04:07 Elon Musk’s xAI deletes Grok chatbot posts praising Hitler
05:02 Pastor, congregant gunned down during worship service in Nigeria
05:57 'Faith in action': Megachurch to giveaway 3K bags of groceries

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• Israel officials worried Iran’s enriched uranium survived strikes | World
• Ken Paxton's wife files for divorce, cites 'biblical grounds' | Politics
• How finding Christ healed woman's hidden wounds from abortion | Podcast
• FEMA missed major flood risk at Christian Camp Mystic | U.S.
• Elon Musk’s xAI deletes Grok chatbot posts praising Hitler | Business
• Pastor, congregant gunned down during worship service in Nigeria | World
• 'Faith in action': Megachurch to giveaway 3K bags of groceries | Church & Ministries