Top headlines for Friday, April 25, 2025

In this episode, we explore Harvard University's legal battle against the Trump administration over its decision to freeze grants to the Ivy League institution, examining the potential implications for higher education. Next, we turn our focus to Indiana, the latest state to pass legislation bolstering parental rights in light of growing concerns about transparency between schools and parents nationwide. Finally, we pay tribute to Richard Wilke, a revered bishop of The United Methodist Church and co-creator of the influential Disciple Bible Study series, following his passing at the age of 94.

00:11 Harvard sues the Trump administration over funding freeze
01:03 Indiana enshrines parental rights bill into law
01:53 Israel rejects 'twisted‘ condemnation from Germany, France, UK
02:52 Vatican school accused of legitimizing efforts to erase Armenians
03:45 Ga. AME churches to install solar microgrids to help communities
04:48 Richard Wilke, bishop who created Disciple Bible Study, dies
05:38 Aspiring preacher Canaan James Hill continues 'American Idol' run

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• Harvard sues the Trump administration over funding freeze | Politics
• Indiana enshrines parental rights bill into law | Politics
• Israel rejects 'twisted‘ condemnation from Germany, France, UK | World
• Vatican school accused of legitimizing efforts to erase Armenians | World
• Ga. AME churches to install solar microgrids to help communities | Church & Ministries
• Richard Wilke, bishop who created Disciple Bible Study, dies | Church & Ministries
• Aspiring preacher Canaan James Hill continues 'American Idol' run | Entertainment

Top headlines for Thursday, April 24, 2025

In this episode, we explore the U.S. Department of Justice's involvement in a Summit Church's religious discrimination lawsuit, shedding light on the complexities of religious freedom in local governance. Next, we examine serious allegations against the Atlanta Dream Center and Assemblies of God, where young missionary hopefuls claim they faced forced labor and poor living conditions, prompting questions about accountability within faith-based organizations. Plus, we analyze recent voting data showing a significant swing among non-white Evangelicals towards President Donald Trump in the last election, discussing what this means for the future of political affiliations within diverse religious communities.

00:11 DOJ backs JD Greear-led church’s religious discrimination lawsuit
01:08 Atlanta Dream Center accused of trafficking missionary hopefuls
02:01 Mom silenced at Calif. city council meeting: 'We don't do prayer'
03:00 Church rededicated to God after atheist hate crime attack
03:53 Clint Pressley to be nominated for 2nd term as SBC president
04:36 Trump gained ground with non-white Evangelicals: data
05:23 John O’Leary’s story of overcoming 100% burns hits big screen

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• DOJ backs JD Greear-led church’s religious discrimination lawsuit | U.S.
• Atlanta Dream Center accused of trafficking missionary hopefuls | U.S.
• Mom silenced at Calif. city council meeting: 'We don't do prayer' | U.S.
• Church rededicated to God after atheist hate crime attack | Church & Ministries
• Clint Pressley to be nominated for 2nd term as SBC president | Church & Ministries
• Trump gained ground with non-white Evangelicals: data | Politics
• John O’Leary’s story of overcoming 100% burns hits big screen | Entertainment

Top headlines for Wednesday, April 23, 2025

In this episode, we discuss the recent settlement between the Social Security Administration and an employee who alleged a violation of his religious beliefs. Next, we explore a comprehensive report highlighting how over 200 colleges and universities across the U.S. are investing in diversity, equity, and inclusion through dedicated offices.

We then turn our attention to the financial struggles faced by Hamas, as reported actions have cut off key sources of income for the group. Lastly, we share a personal story from Pastor Max Lucado, who, at 70, chose to commemorate his faith journey with a tattoo of the Greek word tetelestai, meaning it is finished.

00:11 Social Security Administration settles discrimination complaint
01:04 Tom Keesee, son of Faith Life Church founders, indicted
01:54 Over 200 colleges, universities still have DEI offices: report
02:49 What happens next in the Catholic Church after Francis' death?
03:37 Alabama could require public schools to display Ten Commandments
04:44 Hamas in financial crisis, can't pay fighters: report
06:02 Pastor Max Lucado gets tattoo at 70: ‘It is finished’

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• Social Security Administration settles discrimination complaint | Politics
• Tom Keesee, son of Faith Life Church founders, indicted | U.S.
• Over 200 colleges, universities still have DEI offices: report | Education
• What happens next in the Catholic Church after Francis' death? | World
• Alabama could require public schools to display Ten Commandments | Education
• Hamas in financial crisis, can't pay fighters: report | World
• Pastor Max Lucado gets tattoo at 70: ‘It is finished’ | Church & Ministries