Top headlines for Thursday, June 12, 2025

In this episode, we explore the recent decision by the Southern Baptist Convention to retain the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission despite proposals to abolish it. We also discuss U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee's recent comments on the current U.S. stance regarding a Palestinian state, providing insight into the complexities of Middle Eastern diplomacy. Plus, we delve into a fascinating research analysis that highlights a trend in church growth dynamics: large congregations continuing to expand while smaller churches struggle to keep up.

00:11 SBC votes against Willy Rice's motion to abolish the ERLC
01:09 Roseanne Barr blames God for tweet about Valerie Jarrett
02:00 Montana Supreme Court strikes down abortion restrictions
02:59 Huckabee says ‘no room’ to recognize Palestinian state
03:49 Kevin Hart makes Kirk Franklin’s twerking butt of joke
04:40 Most pastors lead small churches but more attend big churches
05:29 SBC calls for bans on gay marriage, porn, abortion pills

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• SBC votes against Willy Rice's motion to abolish the ERLC | Church & Ministries
• Roseanne Barr blames God for tweet about Valerie Jarrett | Entertainment
• Montana Supreme Court strikes down abortion restrictions | Politics
• Huckabee says ‘no room’ to recognize Palestinian state | World
• Kevin Hart makes Kirk Franklin’s twerking butt of joke | Entertainment
• Most pastors lead small churches but more attend big churches | Church & Ministries
• SBC calls for bans on gay marriage, porn, abortion pills | Church & Ministries

Top headlines for Wednesday, June 11, 2025

In this episode, we explore the public confession of Michael Tait, who has opened up about his past struggles with reckless and destructive behavior. Next, we discuss the reelection of Clint Pressley as the Southern Baptist Convention President, examining the potential impacts of his leadership in a second term. Plus, we turn our attention to President Trump's decision to deploy an additional 2,000 California National Guard troops in response to escalating protests against immigration authorities, which have resulted in numerous arrests.

00:11 Michael Tait breaks silence, admits allegations are largely true
01:05 SBC reelects Clint Pressley, defeats Protestia publisher
01:55 Christian university places president on leave, launches probe
03:03 DOJ worker allegedly poisoned girlfriend with abortion drugs
03:55 Trump doubles National Guard deployment as ICE protests continue
04:48 Late-night host Stephen Colbert praises female portrayal of Jesus
05:33 ‘Testament’ sets the book of Acts in dystopian present

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• Michael Tait breaks silence, admits allegations are largely true | Entertainment
• SBC reelects Clint Pressley, defeats Protestia publisher | Church & Ministries
• Christian university places president on leave, launches probe | Education
• DOJ worker allegedly poisoned girlfriend with abortion drugs | U.S.
• Trump doubles National Guard deployment as ICE protests continue | U.S.
• Late-night host Stephen Colbert praises female portrayal of Jesus | Entertainment
• ‘Testament’ sets the book of Acts in dystopian present | Entertainment

Top headlines for Tuesday, June 10, 2025

In this episode, we begin with an on-the-ground look at the Los Angeles protests, exploring the community's response and the controversial deployment of the National Guard ordered by President Trump. We then discuss the widespread condemnation from various Christian humanitarian groups in reaction to Trump's recent travel ban, exploring the potential implications on global humanitarian efforts. Lastly, we dive into the heated social media debate between athletes Riley Gaines and Simone Biles, examining the impact of Biles' tweets on her legacy and the broader conversation surrounding gender and athletics.

00:11 Things to know about LA protests, Trump deploying National Guard
00:59 Newsboys Michael Tait would 'deny' accusations: report
01:46 Christian groups denounce Trump's travel ban
02:37 Simone Biles criticizes Riley Gaines for women's sports advocacy
03:25 Episcopal bishop to remain suspended over 'inappropriate' acts
04:27 IDF stops ‘selfie yacht’ with Greta Thunberg off Gaza coast
05:13 25% of Catholic, Mainline Pastors firmly believe in Adam and Eve

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• Things to know about LA protests, Trump deploying National Guard | U.S.
• Newsboys Michael Tait would 'deny' accusations: report | Entertainment
• Christian groups denounce Trump's travel ban | Politics
• Simone Biles criticizes Riley Gaines for women's sports advocacy | Sports
• Episcopal bishop to remain suspended over 'inappropriate' acts | Church & Ministries
• IDF stops ‘selfie yacht’ with Greta Thunberg off Gaza coast | World
• 25% of Catholic, Mainline Pastors firmly believe in Adam and Eve | U.S.