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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 Netflixs rendition of The Passion of the Christa 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

Top headlines for Friday, April 18, 2025

In this episode, we explore United States Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent call to investigate environmental factors potentially contributing to the rise in autism rates. Next, we examine a new report revealing an unexpected trend: the number of abortions in the U.S. is on the rise despite legal restrictions in several states. Finally, we highlight some of the must-watch films and series airing or streaming as we approach Easter 2025, offering a variety of viewing options for the holiday season.

00:11 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rings alarm on rising autism
01:22 Christian mother of woman slain by illegal prays at White House
02:09 Fertility preservation for trans youth raises concerns: study
03:08 Singer breaks out in prayer after baby born with no pulse
04:05 Overturning Roe v. Wade didn't decrease abortions, study claims
04:54 Chicago's Daley Plaza to host 18th annual 'Cross on the Plaza'
05:45 From ‘The Chosen’ to ‘Journey to You’: What to watch this Easter

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• Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rings alarm on rising autism | U.S.
• Christian mother of woman slain by illegal prays at White House | Politics
• Fertility preservation for trans youth raises concerns: study | U.S.
• Singer breaks out in prayer after baby born with no pulse | Living
• Overturning Roe v. Wade didn't decrease abortions, study claims | Politics
• Chicago's Daley Plaza to host 18th annual 'Cross on the Plaza' | U.S.
• From ‘The Chosen’ to ‘Journey to You’: What to watch this Easter | Entertainment

Top headlines for Thursday, April 17, 2025

In this episode, we examine a new study that highlights this growing trend and its implications for traditional religious institutions. Next, we turn our attention to the UK, where a recent ruling by Britain's highest court has declared that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex. This decision has received support from Christian communities, and we'll dive into the potential impact this ruling may have on religious and social conversations. Plus, we address a troubling story unfolding in Virginia, where two sisters have filed lawsuits against a prominent multi-campus church and a former youth group assistant, alleging childhood sexual abuse. 

00:11 Americans are swapping organized religion for personal truth
01:13 Karoline Leavitt rebukes media ‘outrage’ over deported Salvadoran
02:12 UK Supreme Court rules men are not women in landmark ruling
03:06 Netanyahu tells Paula White 'no greater' partners than Christians
04:01 Sisters sue Coastal Church for $300M for childhood sex abuse
05:01 Kidnapped US missionary rescued ‘miraculously unharmed’
05:58 'Idol' contestant praised for his ability to 'interpret the word'

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• Americans are swapping organized religion for personal truth | U.S.
• Karoline Leavitt rebukes media ‘outrage’ over deported Salvadoran | Politics
• UK Supreme Court rules men are not women in landmark ruling | World
• Netanyahu tells Paula White 'no greater' partners than Christians | Politics
• Sisters sue Coastal Church for $300M for childhood sex abuse | U.S.
• Kidnapped US missionary rescued ‘miraculously unharmed’ | World
• 'Idol' contestant praised for his ability to 'interpret the word' | Entertainment

Top headlines for Wednesday, April 16, 2025

We explore a significant political shift as two Republican lawmakers, including a prominent Christian conservative, back the repeal of a longstanding law banning homosexual conduct. Next, we examine alarming claims from advocates that porn sites are exacerbating the child sex abuse crisis by strategically directing users toward extreme and illegal content. Plus, we discuss Mikey Weinstein's provocative statements at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, where he labeled Christian midshipmen cowards in the wake of a contentious debate over the relocation of a historic Jesus painting. 

00:11 Christian lawmaker joins GOP push to repeal Texas' homosexual law
01:17 Porn algorithms 'fueling' child sex abuse crisis: watchdog
02:26 Several states won’t comply with federal DEI demands
03:25 Steam removes game that urges players to sexually assault women
04:15 Mikey Weinstein blasts Merchant Marine midshipmen as 'insects'
05:25 Dawn attack kills 51 Christians in Nigerian town amid string of massacres
06:20 Church mourns death of Texas high schooler Austin Metcalf

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• Christian lawmaker joins GOP push to repeal Texas' homosexual law | Politics
• Porn algorithms 'fueling' child sex abuse crisis: watchdog | U.S.
• Several states won’t comply with federal DEI demands | Education
• Steam removes game that urges players to sexually assault women | Business
• Mikey Weinstein blasts Merchant Marine midshipmen as 'insects' | U.S.
• Dawn attack kills 51 Christians in Nigerian town amid string of massacres | World
• Church mourns death of Texas high schooler Austin Metcalf | U.S.

Top headlines for Tuesday, April 15, 2025

In this episode, we explore a controversial decision by a federal judge permitting the Trump administration to perform immigration enforcement raids at places of worship. We'll also discuss a new law in Arkansas that shields faith-based adoption agencies from being compelled to place children with same-sex couples, and how young adults are making more personal commitments to Jesus.

00:11 Judge won't ban immigration raids on churches, sides with Trump
01:03 Trump issues Holy Week proclamation
01:55 Arkansas to allow charities not to place kids with gay couples
02:51 12 anti-Israel protesters charged with felonies for vandalism
03:59 Charity criticized for describing Easter as pagan holiday to kids
04:52 'Personal committment to Jesus' soars among young adults: survey
05:48 ‘The King of Kings’ takes in 19M with historic box office debut

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• Judge won't ban immigration raids on churches, sides with Trump | Politics
• Trump issues Holy Week proclamation | Politics
• Arkansas to allow charities not to place kids with gay couples | Politics
• 12 anti-Israel protesters charged with felonies for vandalism | U.S.
• Charity criticized for describing Easter as pagan holiday to kids | World
• 'Personal committment to Jesus' soars among young adults: survey | U.S.
• ‘The King of Kings’ takes in 19M with historic box office debut | Entertainment