Top headlines for Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Evangelical leaders celebrate Israel’s hostage release, Turkey brands Christians as threats, a pastor wields a gun mid-sermon, and a federal judge defends students’ religious rights. Jeff Myers warns of the battle for Gen Z’s soul, while actor Paul Walter Hauser opens up about joining The Chosen and rediscovering his faith.

00:11 ‘Day of unspeakable joy’: Evangelical leaders react to release of Israeli hostages by Hamas
00:59 Turkey labels Christians ‘national security threat’ to deport them, rights group warns
01:53 Church says pastor pointed gun at congregation to encourage ‘spiritual violence against unbelief’
02:41 Loudoun County can't suspend boys opposed to girl in locker room; judge extends block
03:34 Jeff Myers on the battle for the soul of Gen Z
04:20 Paul Walter Hauser joining ‘The Chosen’ universe marks turning point in faith, career: ‘Proud to be Christian’
05:11 Fmr. Navy SEAL credits Charlie Kirk with motivating him to go back to church

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