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Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: The first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season, Isaias, is strengthening in the Gulf as evacuations expand along parts of Florida and Alabama. Newly released police video shows the aftermath of a six-year-old’s 2023 shooting of his teacher, Abby Zwerner, in a Virginia classroom. FOCUS: Filmmaker Alex Kendrick discusses his upcoming theatrical expedition and the message he hopes Christians take from it. MAIN THING: Swedish journalist Ingrid Carlqvist spent 59 years as an atheist before saying she found Jesus in 2019. CBN’s Dale Hurd tells her story. BIBLE VERSE: “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” — 2 Corinthians 5:7 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:…

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces backlash over his Oct. 7 anniversary statement; the FBI says it foiled an ISIS-inspired mass shooting plot targeting Minnesota’s Mall of America. FOCUS: Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott opens up about his Christian faith and its influence on the team’s culture. MAIN THING: A man opens a city council meeting with a prayer to Satan. BIBLE VERSE: Acts 4:12 — Salvation is found in no one else. 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: Drone attacks hit cargo ships off Bulgaria’s coast; Tennessee inmate Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after a failed execution, her attorneys say.FOCUS: Remembering the October 7 massacre three years later, as survivors rebuild their communities and live with devastating loss.MAIN THING: Franklin Graham joins CBN’s Raj Nair to discuss spiritual hunger in the UK and more than 800 people responding to the gospel in Manchester.BIBLE VERSE: Romans 12:14–21 — “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” 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 possible plague scare in Russia has three hospitals reportedly locked down and nearly 200 people under medical watch after a 28-year-old anti-plague lab worker died with pneumonia-like symptoms. Plus, investigators say the FlyDubai co-pilot accused of attacking his captain planned to turn the passenger jet into a weapon against Israel. FOCUS: More than 500 million Christians worldwide face serious barriers to accessing the Bible. We look at where Scripture is most difficult or dangerous to obtain, including countries where owning a Bible may technically be legal. MAIN THING: Could miracles, angels, demons and other supernatural claims actually strengthen the case for Christianity? Apologist Gavin Ortlund explains why Christians shouldn't shy away from the “weird” parts of their faith. BIBLE VERSE: Nahum 1:7 — “The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he…

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Revival is breaking out behind bars at a Florida jail, where more than 100 inmates have been baptized in just two months. Plus, an Arab Muslim who once resisted Christianity says his ministry has now helped lead more than 100,000 people to Jesus. FOCUS: What do Americans really believe about spiritual warfare? A new American Bible Society survey reveals some surprising views about Satan, demons and the supernatural. MAIN THING: Raised in a devout Muslim family, Adam Brandao went searching for the truth and asked for a sign from both Allah and Jesus. What happened next completely changed what he believed. BIBLE VERSE: Colossians 1:15 — “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.” (ESV) SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKVJeIsnYnM…

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: President Trump says he believes Iran may have been behind the attempted hijacking of a FlyDubai flight bound for Israel. Plus, a Tennessee death-row inmate survives a botched lethal injection. FOCUS: A Tennessee mother is facing four felony charges after authorities say she left her children home alone while she went on a cruise through the Bahamas. MAIN THING: While colleges across the country struggle with enrollment, one Christian university is booming. CBN News looks at what’s driving the remarkable growth at Taylor University. BIBLE VERSE: “Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.” — Psalm 127:3 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…

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Heroes aboard an Israel-bound passenger jet reportedly broke into the cockpit and overpowered a pilot accused of stabbing his co-pilot and attempting to crash the aircraft. FOCUS: Texas lawmaker James Talarico is at the center of a political and theological firestorm after comments from one of his sermons resurfaced online. MAIN THING: Archaeologists have uncovered ancient Jewish ritual baths just outside Jerusalem’s Temple Mount, a discovery that could shed new light on where 3,000 people were baptized at Pentecost in Acts 2. BIBLE VERSE: “See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition…” — Colossians 2:8 (ESV) 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:…

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Nearly 900 people are baptized at a Texas megachurch, the latest mass baptism making headlines across the country. Plus, the Supreme Court again clears the way for part of President Trump’s immigration crackdown while the legal fight continues. FOCUS: A Canadian woman speaks out after her grandmother died through the country’s Medical Assistance in Dying program, raising questions about whether she ever agreed to MAID and what investigators are examining now. MAIN THING: AI giant Anthropic warns that increasingly powerful artificial intelligence could pose an “existential risk to humanity,” revealing models have displayed behavior including resisting shutdown and actions resembling blackmail. CBN’s Raj Nair and Dan Andros break down the warnings. BIBLE VERSE: Psalm 119:142 — “Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and your law is truth.” SHOW LINKS Radical…

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: The lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial pushes back after intense criticism over the mistrial, as prosecutors weigh whether to try the case again. Plus, a powerful nor’easter leaves widespread damage, flooding and power outages along the East Coast. FOCUS: Bill Gates is sounding new warnings about the dangers of artificial intelligence, while also weighing the stakes of America’s AI race with China. MAIN THING: Joy Edjeren grew up in Nigeria surrounded by idol worship, occult practices and spiritual sacrifices. She joins CBN’s Raj Nair to reveal the terrifying supernatural world she says nearly cost her life and what she learned about the reality of the unseen. BIBLE VERSE: Hebrews 13:8 — “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair…

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: British police foil a suspected terror plot near a U.S. air base as the Iran war continues. Plus, scammers use AI-generated wounded veterans to trick unsuspecting Americans into buying fake merchandise. FOCUS: Christian author and YouTuber Allen Parr warns about Satan's tactics and explains why Christians need a biblical understanding of spiritual warfare. MAIN THING: Are college students being forced to pay for insurance covering gender-transition treatments? Campus Reform's Esteban Elizondo joins CBN's Madison Seals to discuss a new report examining university health insurance requirements. BIBLE VERSE: Colossians 1:10 (NIV) — “Live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way…” 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…

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Trump and Xi announce an extension of their trade truce despite lingering tensions over Taiwan. Netanyahu confronts Iran at the UN as diplomats walk out and protesters gather outside. FOCUS: Have researchers finally found Noah's Ark? An international team drilling into a mysterious boat-shaped formation in Turkey reports organic material, possible underground chambers and a hard layer that broke its drill bit. We examine the discoveries and the skepticism surrounding them. MAIN THING: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear invokes Christianity in the debate over transgender medical procedures for minors. Billy Hallowell and Raj Nair examine his remarks and what Scripture says about love and truth. BIBLE VERSE: Genesis 8:21-22 — God's promise to Noah following the flood. SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250…

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Hundreds baptized at a North Carolina megachurch as mass baptisms continue around the world. Plus, an undercover investigation raises questions about the religious teachings at Texas Senate candidate James Talarico's longtime church. FOCUS: Filmmaker Matthew Thayer investigates modern-day prophecy, why some Christians reject it and what he says about Charlie Kirk. MAIN THING: President Trump delivers a warning to Iran at the United Nations. CBN's David Brody and Kelly Wright discuss his foreign policy, domestic pressures and the approaching midterms. BIBLE VERSE: 1 Thessalonians 5:20-22 — Don't despise prophecies. Test everything and hold fast to what is good. 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:…

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Trump addresses the UN, warning Iran over its nuclear program. Plus, a Christian mother in Oregon wins a years-long legal battle over her right to adopt. FOCUS: An 83-year-old Christian grandmother is euthanized in Canada, but her family questions whether she ever gave proper consent. Now, the case is under investigation. MAIN THING: Are Christians being misled about mental health? Dr. Greg Gifford, author of Lies My Therapist Told Me, challenges conventional therapy, mental health diagnoses and the treatment of symptoms, explaining why he believes biblical truth offers a different approach. BIBLE VERSE: Romans 12:2 (ESV) — Be transformed by the renewal of your mind. 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:…

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Oil prices ease as markets watch Iran diplomacy; Xi Jinping heads to Washington; major TV networks push back after the White House bars CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters. FOCUS: Netflix’s upcoming Chronicles of Narnia adaptation is already generating controversy over Meryl Streep reportedly voicing Aslan. Dr. Ted Baehr explains the concerns surrounding the character’s connection to Jesus and offers advice for Christian parents. MAIN THING: OpenAI says an AI system left instructions for future versions of itself on how to bypass human oversight. Raj Nair and Billy Hallowell break down the unsettling development and what it could mean. BIBLE VERSE: Matthew 6:14-15 — Jesus on the importance of forgiving others. SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture:…

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: President Trump says a major decision on Iran could be coming soon. Plus, Patrick Clancy opens up about holding his youngest son as he died and why he chose to forgive his wife, Lindsay, even though he says she never asked. FOCUS: The two men who taped an unruly passenger to an airplane seat are speaking out about what happened and why they jumped into action. MAIN THING: Another woman drugged, another unborn child lost. Kelsey Pritchard of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America joins Madison Seals to discuss the latest case and why the group is calling for federal action on mail-order abortion pills. BIBLE VERSE: John 15:13 — “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” 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…

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Patrick Clancy breaks his silence after the Lindsay Clancy murder trial ended in a hung jury, revealing what he still says to his three children who were killed in 2023. Plus, Mel Gibson tells CBN about the spiritual battle surrounding his upcoming Resurrection of the Christ films. FOCUS: Minnesota’s Amish community pushes back over what it says are unfair government policies, prompting a response from county officials. MAIN THING: Who, or what, were the mysterious Nephilim of Genesis 6? Billy Hallowell joins CBN’s Raj Nair to explore one of the Bible’s most debated passages and what Scripture reveals about the supernatural world. BIBLE VERSE: 1 Timothy 1:5 — “The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://www.youtube.com/@Radical-Revelations Faith in Culture:…

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: The Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time in three years, approving a quarter-point hike as it tries to push stubborn inflation back toward its 2% target. FOCUS: The American Bible Society’s latest State of the Bible report takes a closer look at forgiveness in America and what the findings reveal about faith, relationships and Scripture. MAIN THING: A Maine mother says the courts have taken away her right to take her 13-year-old daughter to church. Emily Bickford speaks with CBN’s Charlene Aaron about the nearly two-year battle and why she’s continuing to fight. BIBLE VERSE: “If we are faithless, he remains faithful—for he cannot deny himself.” — 2 Timothy 2:13 (ESV) 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…

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Middle East fighting spreads as Houthi attacks hit Saudi cities and oil prices climb; the Federal Reserve weighs a potential rate hike; and the Supreme Court blocks new mail-in ballot restrictions for now. FOCUS: The U.S. makes a significant public admission about military capabilities in space. What exactly did the Air Force reveal, and what does it mean? MAIN THING: The midterm map is moving toward Democrats, including in some traditionally Republican states. CBN’s David Brody and Kelly Wright break down the latest polling and key races. BIBLE VERSE: Isaiah 55:11 — God’s Word “shall not return to me empty,” but will accomplish His purpose. 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…

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: AI leaders call for slowing development of the most powerful systems, but President Trump warns pumping the brakes could hand China an advantage. Plus, a Chinese pastor is home after a four-year case involving allegations of torture and secret detention. FOCUS: Congressman Tom Tiffany survives a plane crash. What happened, and what does it mean for the Wisconsin governor’s race? MAIN THING: American missionary Kevin Rideout is free after 10 months in terrorist captivity in Niger. SIM USA President Randy Fairman reveals the remarkable story of the prayers behind his release and why it could inspire a new generation of missionaries. BIBLE VERSE: James 4:14 — “What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.” SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in…

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Charlie Kirk’s statue is vandalized just days after its unveiling, catastrophic flooding deepens the crisis for Christians in Nepal, and the Iran war squeezes two critical global oil routes. FOCUS: Former Secret Service agent and 9/11 survivor Darin Kinder warns Americans about what he calls a “war on truth” and shares a message for Christians. MAIN THING: The Trump administration is considering allowing some families to receive federal childcare subsidies when a parent stays home with their children. Delano Squires of The Heritage Foundation joins Madison Seals to discuss the proposal. BIBLE VERSE: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 — “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness… SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture:…

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: America marks 25 years since the 9/11 terror attacks, while new concerns emerge over AI being used to assist sensitive biological research. FOCUS: Apologist Frank Turek warns that reality itself is under attack and reflects on Charlie and Erika Kirk. MAIN THING: Mohamad Faridi once dreamed of jihad for Allah. Now he follows Jesus and is reaching Muslims around the world with the Gospel. What changed? BIBLE VERSE: Psalm 119:160 — “The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever.” 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: 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…

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:…

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…

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…

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:…

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:…

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…

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:…

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:…

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:…

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…

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:…

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…

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…

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…

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:…

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Massachusetts removes its 24-week abortion limit, a Christian driver in England faces an ultimatum over his “Jesus Loves You” message, and Wisconsin Democrats reject socialist-backed gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong. FOCUS: A celebrity offered support for Perez Hilton amid his recent health crisis, then deleted the message. What happened, and what can Christians take away from it? MAIN THING: Twenty-two Christians are murdered in a brutal attack in Nigeria. Christian Solidarity International’s team was nearby and went directly to the survivors. Joel Veldkamp joins us to share what they witnessed. VERSE: 1 John 1:9 — “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture:…

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake devastates Colombia, killing at least 111 people and toppling the spire of a historic Catholic cathedral. Plus, a South Korean pastor who spent nearly five months behind bars meets President Trump at the White House. FOCUS: New Orleans is turning to artificial intelligence to help handle some 911 calls. Is outsourcing emergency calls to an AI bot a smart solution — or a dangerous gamble? MAIN THING: A massive Muslim gathering in Dearborn highlights the growing influence of Islam in Michigan and across America. But former Muslim Shahriq Khan sees the moment differently: as an opportunity to boldly share the Gospel. VERSE: Colossians 2:8 — “See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit...” SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in…

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Bernie Sanders calls for a pause in the AI arms race, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu draws a red line on Gaza, saying there will be no Israeli withdrawal until Hamas gives up its weapons. FOCUS: AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton, known as the “godfather of AI,” warns increasingly intelligent systems could develop complex intentions and become much harder for humans to control. Billy Hallowell and Raj Nair break down his concerns. MAIN THING: An Oregon school employee says she was fired for displaying children’s books affirming biological sex. Author Ryan Bomberger joins Madison Seals to discuss the court battle and what it could mean for free speech and religious liberty. BIBLE VERSE: Psalm 40:11 — “As for you, O Lord, you will not restrain your mercy from me; your steadfast love and your faithfulness will ever preserve me!” SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with…

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Mitch McConnell is back home after nearly two months of recovery, researchers test humanoid robot surgeons and AI brain implants, and Operation Blessing Philippines celebrates 30 years of humanitarian ministry. FOCUS: A new survey reveals how many Americans say they’ve experienced miraculous answers to prayer, including what the numbers look like among practicing Christians. MAIN THING: Is modern science actually making the case for atheism harder to defend? Physicist and former Harvard professor Dr. Michael Guillén joins CBN’s Raj Nair to explore how discoveries about the universe may point beyond the natural world. VERSE: Romans 1:20 — Creation reveals God’s invisible attributes, eternal power and divine nature. SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture:…

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Armed man arrested outside Trump's California golf course after allegedly scouting security ahead of the president's visit; Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan's Democratic Senate primary; New FBI director confirmed. FOCUS: Free speech appears to be making a comeback on college campuses. FIRE's latest speech code report shows encouraging progress as more schools earn top marks for protecting student expression. MAIN THING: Perez Hilton hospitalized after a disturbing TikTok livestream. Billy Hallowell and Tré Goins-Phillips discuss what happened after the celebrity blogger, who recently shared about a spiritual awakening, alarmed viewers during a livestream. VERSE: Proverbs 1:7 (ESV) — "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction." SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair…

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Eric Adams Booed at Wisconsin Town Hall Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams was shouted down by angry residents while pitching a proposed AI data center in Wisconsin, as critics blasted the project over transparency, water use, and Adams' own legal baggage. FOCUS: Another Athlete Defends Women's Sports A growing number of female athletes are publicly backing protections for women's sports. We'll look at who's speaking out now, why she supports the WTA's policy, and what it says about the broader cultural debate. MAIN THING: Government-Run Grocery Stores? Zohran Mamdani's proposal for city-run nonprofit grocery stores is back in the spotlight, with fresh questions about how the government would enforce the plan and regulate private competition. VERSE: Proverbs 14:23 (ESV)"In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to poverty." SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations…

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Christian influencer Whitney Lynn was removed from an Alaska Airlines flight after standing in the aisle during a delay to encourage passengers to trust in Jesus. The airline cited safety and passenger concerns, while Lynn says she was punished for sharing her faith. FOCUS: What exactly happened on the flight? How did Alaska Airlines and Lynn each explain the incident? And what does the debate reveal about public expressions of faith? MAIN THING: Papua New Guinea's remote mountains and hundreds of languages have made it one of the hardest places on earth to reach, but missionaries are overcoming those barriers to bring the Gospel to isolated communities. BIBLE VERSE: Psalm 19:14 (ESV) — "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer." SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair…

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: In-N-Out CEO Lynsi Snyder points to faith after a deadly shooting at one of the company's Idaho restaurants, while an off-duty trooper and an armed citizen are being credited with stopping the gunman. FOCUS: Snyder says her hope is in God as the community grieves, sharing a heartfelt response while praising the courage of those who intervened during the attack. MAIN THING: The Department of Education unveils a new accountability test that could strip some college degree programs of access to federal student aid. Heritage Foundation policy analyst Madison Doan explains what's at stake for students and universities. BIBLE VERSE: Romans 1:14-16 — Paul declares he is "not ashamed of the gospel," reminding believers that the message of Christ remains God's power for salvation to everyone who believes. SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair…

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Pro-life activist Paul Vaughn reaches a settlement with the federal government after an armed FBI raid and prosecution under the FACE Act, a case supporters say marks a major rebuke of the Biden DOJ's approach to peaceful abortion protesters. FOCUS: WNBA co-owner ejected after confrontation involving Sophie Cunningham. We break down what happened, what young fans say they experienced, and the growing fallout. MAIN THING: New allegations claim Iran may be exploiting illegal migrant crossings into Britain to move operatives into the country. Raj Nair speaks with Stephen Briggs about the evidence, the risks, and the broader national security implications. BIBLE VERSE: Romans 12:18 — "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." A reminder to pursue peace even in a culture increasingly marked by conflict and division. SHOW LINKS Radical…