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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Top headlines for Wednesday, October 22, 2025
A prominent author calls on churches to reclaim their role in raising the next generation, as many young people turn to YouTube for guidance. We also break down a new report revealing that nearly one-in-five churchgoers have been directly involved in an abortion. Finally, we examine parental rights concerns over a new California law that critics say could put LGBT-identifying youth at risk from online predators.
00:11 Churches must 'retake mantle' of raising kids from YouTubers
00:59 One in five Christians have paid for or had an abortion: poll
01:48 Texas churches vandalized during anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests
02:33 TD Jakes voluntarily dismisses defamation lawsuit
03:19 Gloo seeks to raise $100M in IPO to advance human flourishing
04:07 Gavin Newsom signs bill promoting LGBT online community for kids
04:59 CA girls’ volleyball team sees 10 games forfeited over trans
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Top headlines for Tuesday, October 21, 2025
We cover the latest escalation in the Israel-Hamas conflict after a deadly ceasefire breach, examine the controversy surrounding President Trump’s plan to expand IVF access amid criticism from pro-life advocates, and discuss OpenAI’s decision to halt user-generated videos of Martin Luther King Jr. following a request from his family.
00:11 IDF strikes ‘dozens’ of Hamas targets in response to attack
01:07 Trump IVF plan raises concern about 'commodification of children'
02:02 Secular student alliance takes aim at Christian 'privilege'
03:06 Beauty queen stripped of title for biblical views honored
04:00 Supreme Court lets church’s discrimination lawsuit to continue
04:50 Female youth pastor gets house arrest for child sexual abuse
05:43 OpenAI blocks user-generated videos of Martin Luther King Jr.
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Top headlines for Monday, October 20, 2025
We cover the growing controversy surrounding OpenAI as a national anti-sexual exploitation group urges the company to halt plans for allowing erotica on ChatGPT. We examine new legal trouble for Gateway Church, now facing RICO allegations in an amended class-action lawsuit.
Plus, President Donald Trump issues a stark warning to Hamas amid reports of violent internal crackdowns, and a new study reveals that most churchgoers aren’t convinced the Bible offers clear guidance on homosexuality and transgender issues.
00:11 NCOSE calls on OpenAI to halt erotica rollout for ChatGPT
01:08 Gateway Church accused of violating RICO
02:00 Trump threatens Hamas with renewed violence over killings
02:47 James MacDonald says he settled defamation lawsuits for $10M
03:39 Michael Youssef unveils faith-based chatbot rooted in Scripture
04:30 Obama accuses liberals of adopting 'holier-than-thou superiority'
05:17 Most churchgoers don't think Bible has clear LGBT teachings
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Top headlines for Friday, October 17, 2025
The U.S. State Department revokes visas for six foreign nationals after they celebrated Charlie Kirk’s death, Iran draws global attention for offering cheap sex-change surgeries to tourists while continuing to punish same-sex relationships at home, and Oklahoma moves to end its controversial mandate requiring Bibles in public school classrooms.
00:11 State Dept. revokes visas of foreigners who celebrated Kirk death
01:00 Iran promotes itself as a tourism destination for trans surgeries
01:55 White House faith director responds to Trump's Heaven comments
02:35 'Moral plague' behind attacks against faith communities: ADL head
03:25 Restoration underway for pub frequented by CS Lewis, JRR Tolkien
04:09 Oklahoma drops Bibles in public school classrooms mandate
04:56 Tom Ascol named acting president of Founders Seminary
05:45 Dallas Jenkins talks 'The Chosen Adventures'
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Top headlines for Thursday, October 16, 2025
President Donald Trump posthumously awards Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Hispanic Christian leaders rally behind a Republican-led immigration bill with faith guiding the debate, and filming kicks off for Mel Gibson’s long-awaited sequel to The Passion of the Christ—this time with Jaakko Ohtonen stepping into the role of Jesus.
00:11 Trump gives Charlie Kirk posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom
00:55 Hispanic Christian leaders back Republican-led immigration bill
01:48 Judge sides with Christians, blocks Texas campus speech law
02:39 Man allegedly offers free homes in Texas to tilt elections
03:29 Southlake Tahoe mayor resigns after stealing church funds
04:12 Forrest Frank responds to Jelly Roll after public debate
04:55 Mel Gibson begins filming ‘The Resurrection of the Christ'
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Top headlines for Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Evangelical leaders celebrate Israel’s hostage release, Turkey brands Christians as threats, a pastor wields a gun mid-sermon, and a federal judge defends students’ religious rights. Jeff Myers warns of the battle for Gen Z’s soul, while actor Paul Walter Hauser opens up about joining The Chosen and rediscovering his faith.
00:11 ‘Day of unspeakable joy’: Evangelical leaders react to release of Israeli hostages by Hamas
00:59 Turkey labels Christians ‘national security threat’ to deport them, rights group warns
01:53 Church says pastor pointed gun at congregation to encourage ‘spiritual violence against unbelief’
02:41 Loudoun County can't suspend boys opposed to girl in locker room; judge extends block
03:34 Jeff Myers on the battle for the soul of Gen Z
04:20 Paul Walter Hauser joining ‘The Chosen’ universe marks turning point in faith, career: ‘Proud to be Christian’
05:11 Fmr. Navy SEAL credits Charlie Kirk with motivating him to go back to church
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Top headlines for Tuesday, October 14, 2025
President Donald Trump’s declaration of a “historic dawn of a new Middle East” following Hamas’ release of the last hostages and his address at the Knesset. We also look at growing concerns from over 100 free speech advocates urging the European Commission to reconsider a regulation they say could stifle global expression. Plus, a day of remembrance is planned for conservative commentator Charlie Kirk on what would have been his 32nd birthday.
00:11 Trump touts 'age of faith, hope and God' at Israel's Knesset
00:58 UK debates digital ID amid security, civil liberties concerns
01:47 Drug cartels now rule most of Mexico: ‘Far from a holy nation’
02:38 Advocates warn EU against law that would silence speech globally
03:29 Conservative alternative to UMC grows to 6,000 member churches
04:19 Charlie Kirk ‘National Day of Remembrance’ to be held this week
05:01 Forrest Frank announces wife is pregnant with second child
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Top headlines for Monday, October 13, 2025
We break down the fragile ceasefire that took effect Friday between Israel and Hamas, the latest developments in T.D. Jakes’ defamation lawsuit as a judge slashes his legal fee request, and former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger’s call for Christians to embrace the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence.
00:11 Gaza ceasefire takes effect as Israeli gov't approves Trump plan
01:05 Greta Thunberg rebuked by Israeli hostage's sister for propaganda
01:53 Washington drops lawsuit to require priests to report confessions
02:43 Judge denies most of $76K legal fees sought by TD Jakes
03:33 Muslim activists cite First Amendment for anti-Israel graffiti
04:22 Fmr. Va. church staffer facing 20 counts of child porn possession
05:10 Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger urges Christians to harness AI
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