Top headlines for Friday, June 13, 2025

In this episode, we explore the Southern Baptist Convention's decision against prohibiting women from serving in pastoral roles, highlighting ongoing discussions about gender and leadership within the church. We also examine a new study revealing a decline in the Christian share of the global population, despite it still being the world's largest religion. Plus, we discuss The Satanic Temple's provocative plans to open a third telehealth abortion clinic in Maine on former President Trump's birthday.

00:11 SBC motion to ban female pastors fails with over 60% support
01:02 Catholic families win right to participate in public school clubs
01:55 Christian leaders offer condolences as Air India crash
02:46 Christian share of global population shrinks
03:53 Arkansas Ten Commandments law faces legal challenge
04:55 Satanic Temple opening abortion center on Trump's birthday
05:53 NH passes universal school choice, parental bill of rights

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• SBC motion to ban female pastors fails with over 60% support | Church & Ministries
• Catholic families win right to participate in public school clubs | Politics
• Christian leaders offer condolences as Air India crash | World
• Christian share of global population shrinks | Living
• Arkansas Ten Commandments law faces legal challenge | Politics
• Satanic Temple opening abortion center on Trump's birthday | U.S.
• NH passes universal school choice, parental bill of rights | Politics

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.

Top headlines for Monday, June 9, 2025

In this episode, we delve into the Trump administration's celebration of Title IX Month in June, a move that highlights a contrasting stance to the widely observed LGBT Pride Month. Next, we discuss the National Association of Realtors' decision to amend its controversial hate speech rule following intense scrutiny and public debate. Plus, we analyze the international reaction to Egypt's court ruling to transfer ownership of the historic Saint Catherine’s Monastery at Mount Sinai to the state, a decision that has ignited global Christian outrage.

00:11 Department of Education recognizes June as 'Title IX Month'
01:12 Anti-Catholic Biden-era FBI memo sent to over 1,000 staffers
02:08 Realtors change rule after pastor found guilty of 'hate speech'
02:58 TD Jakes’ defamation lawsuit caught in dispute over AI and errors
03:52 Shawn Ryan, Tucker Carlson discuss Satan, UFOs, revival
04:35 Christians protest Egypt court ruling on Mt. Sinai monastery
05:38 Palantir founder Peter Thiel talks Antichrist, Armageddon

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• Department of Education recognizes June as 'Title IX Month' | Politics
• Anti-Catholic Biden-era FBI memo sent to over 1,000 staffers | U.S.
• Realtors change rule after pastor found guilty of 'hate speech' | Business
• TD Jakes’ defamation lawsuit caught in dispute over AI and errors | U.S.
• Shawn Ryan, Tucker Carlson discuss Satan, UFOs, revival | Podcast
• Christians protest Egypt court ruling on Mt. Sinai monastery | World
• Palantir founder Peter Thiel talks Antichrist, Armageddon | U.S.

Top headlines for Friday, June 6, 2025

In this episode, we explore the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to revive a lawsuit from an Ohio woman who alleges she was denied a job opportunity because she isn't gay. Next, televangelist Benny Hinn, who recently found himself in an unexpected confrontation with YouTuber Tyler Oliveira during a $99 Christian conference, sparking discussions about the intersection of faith and media. Plus, we address the serious allegations facing Michael Tait, the renowned frontman of the Christian rock band Newsboys, as he contends with claims of sexual misconduct and substance abuse.

00:11 Supreme Court sides with woman claiming reverse discrimination
01:15 Benny Hinn ambushed by YouTuber Tyler Oliveira
02:05 SCOTUS says Wis. can’t deny Catholic charity a tax exemption
03:02 Citi won't 'debank' based on political affiliation
03:53 CCM star Michael Tait accused of sexual misconduct, drug use
04:50 Nebraska bans trans-identified men from women's sports
05:46 Cuban gov't increasing repression ‘in almost every area’

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• Supreme Court sides with woman claiming reverse discrimination | Politics
• Benny Hinn ambushed by YouTuber Tyler Oliveira | Church & Ministries
• SCOTUS says Wis. can’t deny Catholic charity a tax exemption | Politics
• Citi won't 'debank' based on political affiliation | Business
• CCM star Michael Tait accused of sexual misconduct, drug use | Entertainment
• Nebraska bans trans-identified men from women's sports | Politics
• Cuban gov't increasing repression ‘in almost every area’ | World

Top headlines for Thursday, June 5, 2025

In this episode, we start by examining President Donald Trump's proposed legislation imposing a decade-long moratorium on state-level AI regulation, a move that has sparked significant debate. Next, we shift focus to the FDA, where the commissioner has pledged to review the abortion pill amidst ongoing scrutiny and discourse.

In a disturbing legal revelation, court filings shed light on Robert Morris admitting to Gateway elders his awareness of a victim's age during alleged abuse. Finally, on a lighter and more reflective note, we discuss comedian Tim Allen's spiritual journey as he embarks on reading the New Testament, part of his broader quest to explore the Bible.

00:12 Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' would prohibit state AI regulations
01:13 Hegseth orders renaming of Navy ship christened for gay icon
02:12 FDA commissioner vows to review abortion drug mifepristone
03:05 Robert Morris told Gateway elders he knew Cindy Clemishire was 12
03:59 Trump rescinds Biden rule forcing emergency rooms to do abortions
04:51 Candace Owens, Charlie Kirk defend Glen Greenwald after sexually explicit video leaked
05:44 Tim Allen begins reading New Testament

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• Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' would prohibit state AI regulations | Politics
• Hegseth orders renaming of Navy ship christened for gay icon | Politics
• FDA commissioner vows to review abortion drug mifepristone | Politics
• Robert Morris told Gateway elders he knew Cindy Clemishire was 12 | Church & Ministries
• Trump rescinds Biden rule forcing emergency rooms to do abortions | Politics
• Candace Owens, Charlie Kirk defend Glen Greenwald after sexually explicit video leaked | U.S.
• Tim Allen begins reading New Testament | Entertainment

Top headlines for Wednesday, June 4, 2025

In this episode, the FBI released of over 100 pages of documents related to the Nashville Covenant School shooter, uncovering new insights following a contentious legal battle. Next, we turn to the Ivy League as a major institution makes a significant policy change by halting body-deforming gender transition procedures on minors, sparking debate and reflection.

We then head to Oregon, where two young athletes make a bold statement by refusing to stand on the podium with a trans-identifying competitor during the state championships. Lastly, amidst the turmoil of the Russian-Ukraine war, a Ukrainian evangelist shares a message of hope as a powerful spiritual revival emerges from the devastation.

00:12 FBI releases 100 pages of documents from Nashville shooter
01:05 School bus driver tells students 'Jews killed' Jesus: report
01:56 UPenn to halt gender transitions for youth
02:51 High school girls refuse to share podium with male
03:42 GOP support for gay marriage drops third year in a row: poll
04:40 Ukrainian church leader says thousands coming to faith during war
05:36 Founder of India’s ‘toilet school’ receives Colson Center honor

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• FBI releases 100 pages of documents from Nashville shooter | U.S.
• School bus driver tells students 'Jews killed' Jesus: report | U.S.
• UPenn to halt gender transitions for youth | Politics
• High school girls refuse to share podium with male | Sports
• GOP support for gay marriage drops third year in a row: poll | Politics
• Ukrainian church leader says thousands coming to faith during war | Church & Ministries
• Founder of India’s ‘toilet school’ receives Colson Center honor | Church & Ministries