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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...

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...

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...

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 inst...

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...

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, we...

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 ch...

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...

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 te...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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<...

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 Cait...

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...

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...

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 unco...

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 un...

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...