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Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: America prepares to mark 25 years since 9/11, while Turning Point USA marks one year since Charlie Kirk’s assassination. FOCUS: FIRE’s latest College Free Speech Rankings reveal changes on America’s campuses and examine the impact of Kirk’s assassination on student speech. MAIN THING: Pastor Nihad Hassan reveals what happened after Syrian authorities arrested him over social media posts about Jesus. BIBLE VERSE: Hebrews 4:16 — “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: What’s next for Lindsay Clancy after her murder trial ended in a mistrial, plus Sweden’s political and economic course correction. FOCUS: A mother is charged in a horrific Illinois case authorities say was inspired by the Lindsay Clancy killings. MAIN THING: Twenty-five years after 9/11, could America ever come together like that again? Kelly Wright and David Brody reflect on the unity after the attacks and the division and distrust gripping the country today. BIBLE VERSE: Psalm 127:3 — “Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.” SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: A violent airline passenger is duct-taped after attacking travelers, tensions escalate with Iran and kidnapped Nigerian Christians face deadly conditions. FOCUS: An MTV star leaves behind a gay lifestyle after finding Christ, with powerful dreams playing a role in his transformation. MAIN THING: Has Girl Scouts abandoned its Christian roots? American Heritage Girls founder Patti Garibay examines the controversy over Islamic merit badges. BIBLE VERSE: Hebrews 13:3 SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Iran retaliates against new U.S. strikes as President Trump strongly denies reports that America is running short on weapons. Plus, a Maine mother asks the Supreme Court to defend her right to take her daughter to church. FOCUS: More than 1,000 people have died in Nepal’s catastrophic flooding, but another crisis is unfolding as pastors and missionaries face growing persecution. MAIN THING: Does America have enough firepower for tomorrow? CBN’s Caitlin Burke investigates depleted weapons stockpiles and whether the defense industry can replenish them fast enough. BIBLE VERSE: John 3:3 — Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.” SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454

CBN IS HELPING NEPAL FLOOD VICTIMS. CONTRIBUTE TO THOSE EFFORTS HERE: https://ob.org/nepalflood/ Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: The death toll from Nepal’s catastrophic flooding has surpassed 1,000 with thousands still missing. Plus, a longtime Baptist pastor has reportedly been killed by Myanmar’s military junta amid continued persecution of Christians. FOCUS: The Lindsay Clancy trial reaches a critical moment as jurors struggle to reach a verdict in the closely watched murder case. MAIN THING: War, economic collapse and intense persecution are putting enormous pressure on Christians inside Iran. Yet despite the danger, Iran’s underground church is standing strong. BIBLE VERSE: Romans 12:12 (ESV) — “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Is a major Chinese shipping company spying on the U.S.? Officials allege state-owned COSCO concealed sophisticated intelligence equipment aboard commercial ships. Plus, the death toll from the catastrophic Nepal disaster continues to climb as rescuers race to reach thousands still missing. FOCUS: A confrontation inside an Idaho coffee shop is going viral after the founder of a prominent pro-life organization says she was kicked out over her views. MAIN THING: Robot dogs for ICE? The agency is reportedly preparing to spend up to $2 million on robotic dogs as a new tool in immigration enforcement. CBN’s Raj Nair and Billy Hallowell break it down. BIBLE VERSE: Galatians 5:5 — “For through the Spirit we eagerly await by faith the righteousness for which we hope.” SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Iran’s crackdown on Christianity intensifies as dozens of ministers are reportedly killed or detained; Christians in India raise concerns over sweeping anti-conversion laws; and 13 hostages, including six children, are freed in Haiti. FOCUS: A Gen Z communications expert warns Christians are facing an increasingly difficult informational battle in a world dominated by memes, viral clips and news without context. MAIN THING: The Chosen star Jonathan Roumie reveals why he was “extremely uncomfortable” with Dallas Jenkins’ original portrayal of Jesus during the crucifixion scene. BIBLE VERSE: Proverbs 12:22 — “The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.” SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: U.S.-Iran tensions escalate near the Strait of Hormuz; Trump touts a massive Venezuela oil deal; and the death toll soars after catastrophic flooding in Nepal and Tibet. FOCUS: A Missouri woman is facing government pushback for feeding people in her community. MAIN THING: California families are challenging a policy that blocks state education funds from being used for religious homeschool materials. First Liberty Counsel’s Kayla Toney explains why they say it’s unconstitutional religious discrimination. BIBLE VERSE: John 1:14 — “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Jury deliberations continue in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial; dozens are dead and more than 50 kidnapped after a horrific gang massacre in Haiti that targeted an evangelical church sheltering displaced families. FOCUS: A catastrophic glacier collapse unleashes a massive wall of water through the Himalayas, leaving hundreds dead and more than 1,000 missing in Nepal and Tibet as rescuers race to reach isolated communities. MAIN THING: Dr. Isik Abla once dreamed of becoming a suicide bomber for Allah. After giving her life to Jesus, she’s now warning Americans about the jihadist worldview she grew up with and what she believes is unfolding in the West. BIBLE VERSE: Psalm 23:4 "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." WATCH RADICAL REVELATIONS: https://www.youtube.com/@Radical-Revelations SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Iran and Oman push toward a possible temporary reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran lays out conditions; a major legal battle erupts over new mail-in ballot rules ahead of the midterms; and China’s humanoid robots break speed records — while producing some spectacular viral wipeouts. FOCUS: Meta reaches a multibillion-dollar settlement in a landmark federal case alleging the company misrepresented the mental health harms its apps posed to children. MAIN THING: Retired NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore joins CBN’s Efrem Graham to reveal how his Christian faith sustained him when an eight-day test flight unexpectedly became nearly ten months aboard the International Space Station — and how livestreaming church from space helped keep him grounded. BIBLE VERSE: Jeremiah 17:7 — “Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD.” SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 and her family releases a statement on the cause of death. Trump gets a temporary win in court on mail-in ballots. FOCUS: CA charter schools REJECT Christian materials MAIN THING: Christians and AI with Ben Peterson BIBLE VERSE: Daniel 2 SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id172406145

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Street preacher seriously injured after being sucker-punched in the throat while sharing the Gospel in West Hollywood; Grace Community Church names Nathan Busenitz to succeed John MacArthur. FOCUS: Enes Freedom kicked out of a WNBA game. What happened, what Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White said afterward, and why the controversy matters. MAIN THING: Christian Pastor John Cao spent seven years in a Chinese prison. Now battling stage four cancer, he’s racing against time to leave China and reunite with his wife and children in America. BIBLE VERSE: James 1:12 — “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial...” SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: After more than 30 years of translation work, a remote people group in Papua New Guinea receives the New Testament in its own language for the first time. FOCUS: A Nigerian Christian woman scores a rare court victory amid a troubling persecution case, while the family that helped her faces consequences of its own. MAIN THING: Violent crime is dropping sharply across the U.S. Heritage Foundation Senior Legal Fellow Zack Smith joins Madison Seals to explain what policies may be driving the decline. BIBLE VERSE: Matthew 5:10 — “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: The WNBA admits security crossed the line after fans were told to cover shirts supporting biological women in women’s sports. Plus, Kathie Lee Gifford describes chilling encounters she believes confirmed the biblical reality of spiritual warfare. FOCUS: An American woman who watched the October 7 Hamas attack unfold has spent nearly three years taking action to help save lives in Israel. MAIN THING: Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen sounds the alarm over the safety of Jews in the United Kingdom. Raj Nair and Israel Matters’ Stephen Briggs break down the warning and what’s driving the concern. BIBLE VERSE: John 8:32 — “And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three young children, is drawing national attention as her defense argues she was suffering from severe postpartum psychosis. FOCUS: Former ABC News anchor Terry Moran says the network blocked his attempt to report on the COVID lab-leak theory and explains why he believes Dr. Anthony Fauci played a role in keeping the story out of the mainstream. MAIN THING: Haitian pastor Samuel Dupré says gangs targeted him after he exposed corruption. Now living in New Jersey with his wife and two children, he’s seeking political asylum and fears returning to Haiti could cost him his life. BIBLE VERSE: Romans 9:18-24 SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: The U.S.-Iran ceasefire expires as Tehran threatens to shift to “fully offensive” operations, while Jared Kushner points to potential progress toward Hamas disarming in Gaza. FOCUS: Two directors reportedly walk away from HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series over J.K. Rowling’s outspoken views on transgender issues. MAIN THING: Peaceful pro-life demonstrators are arrested outside the Alamo. Tré Goins-Phillips and Raj Nair break down what happened. BIBLE VERSE: Matthew 5:10 — “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Millions of Americans are leaving blue states for red ones, and businesses are following. We look at the billions in income moving with them and how the migration could reshape congressional seats and the Electoral College after 2030. FOCUS: Singer Nicole C. Mullen shares her mission to encourage people to make “Godly decisions” and explains what flawed biblical figures can teach us about faith and human nature. MAIN THING: Mel Gibson’s The Resurrection of the Christ is taking shape more than two decades after The Passion of the Christ, with some major changes from the original film. CBN’s Raj Nair and Billy Hallowell break down what we know. VERSE: Colossians 1:13-14 — “For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Do you believe in miracles? A new American Bible Society survey finds nearly half of Americans say they’ve experienced a miraculous answer to prayer, with reports of divine healing also surprisingly widespread. FOCUS: A Christian woman scores a legal victory in Nigeria after a complicated case involving her faith, her family and those who stepped in to help her. MAIN THING: A surrogate mother and Texas judge intervene to save an unborn baby after the child’s biological parents sought an abortion or wanted life-saving medical care withheld, raising deeper questions about the moral implications of surrogacy. BIBLE VERSE: Matthew 23:11-12 — “The greatest among you shall be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted." SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty to federal charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a move that could have major implications for his separate New York murder case. Plus, a newly released jailhouse call from convicted drunk driver Jamie Komoroski is sparking outrage. FOCUS: Virginia denies tuition assistance to Liberty University student Bethany Hall, raising new questions about religious liberty, state funding and a recent Supreme Court ruling. MAIN THING: Former Army Ranger and veteran CBN News journalist Chuck Holton has spent decades in war zones and disaster areas. Now he says Americans need to prepare for crisis, strengthen their communities and recognize the critical role churches can play when disaster strikes. BIBLE VERSE: 1 Peter 2:16 — “Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God." SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: A surprise hearing fuels speculation of a possible Luigi Mangione plea deal, while a former Southern Poverty Law Center official is arrested in a widening investigation involving money allegedly funneled to a white supremacist informant. FOCUS: A federal appeals court says major tech companies must face thousands of lawsuits alleging their social media platforms were deliberately designed to addict young users. MAIN THING: Archaeologists uncover a 2,500-year-old figurine face mold in Jerusalem, offering a rare glimpse into the people and beliefs of the First Temple period. BIBLE VERSE: Ephesians 2:10 — “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454