Top headlines for Wednesday, August 27, 2025

In this episode, we start with the urgent investigation ordered by IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir following reports of an Israeli strike that tragically killed 20 people at Nasser Hospital. We then move on to domestic news, Trump's bold plan to criminally prosecute flag burners, a move in direct opposition to a landmark Supreme Court decision.

We discuss the claims made by Richard Brandon Coleman, ex-son-in-law of Bishop T.D. Jakes, alleging sexual abuse by the megachurch leader. Finally, we end on a transformative note with Michael Iskander, the acclaimed actor known for his portrayal of King David, who has taken a spiritual leap by joining the Roman Catholic Church.

00:11 IDF chief orders immediate probe into Israeli strike on hospital
01:08 Trump announces plan to prosecute people who burn the U.S. flag
02:02 Mayor defiant after anti-Israel protesters halt pride parade
02:51 TD Jakes’ ex-son-in-law claims megachurch founder abused him
03:43 DC faith leaders demand ICE stop using church parking lots
04:41 1,500-year-old cathedral, baptistery unearthed in France
05:57 'House of David' actor announces conversion to Catholicism

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• IDF chief orders immediate probe into Israeli strike on hospital | World
• Trump announces plan to prosecute people who burn the U.S. flag | Politics
• Mayor defiant after anti-Israel protesters halt pride parade | World
• TD Jakes’ ex-son-in-law claims megachurch founder abused him | U.S.
• DC faith leaders demand ICE stop using church parking lots | Politics
• 1,500-year-old cathedral, baptistery unearthed in France | World
• 'House of David' actor announces conversion to Catholicism | Entertainment

Top headlines for Tuesday, August 26, 2025

A landmark judicial decision in Minnesota that deemed the exclusion of faith-based colleges from a dual enrollment program unconstitutional. Next, we’ll discuss the case of a Congolese pastor in Maine who faces detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for reportedly overstaying his visa, highlighting the intersection of immigration, faith, and community. Plus, we travel to Abu Dhabi, where an extraordinary archaeological find on Sir Bani Yas Island is reshaping historians' perspectives on the spread of early Christianity.

00:11 Christian colleges can't be barred from Minnesota credit program
01:03 Chinese national in US illegally charged for prostitution ring
01:54 Congolese pastor who founded a Maine church detained by ICE
02:45 Attorneys urge DOJ to 'bring action' in case of Christian boys
03:41 ISIS remains a 'complex' threat as it adapts, UN expert warn
04:36 Archaeologists make ancient Christian discovery in Abu Dhabi
05:34 Comedian John Crist announces engagement to news anchor

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• Christian colleges can't be barred from Minnesota credit program | Education
• Chinese national in US illegally charged for prostitution ring | U.S.
• Congolese pastor who founded a Maine church detained by ICE | Church & Ministries
• Attorneys urge DOJ to 'bring action' in case of Christian boys | Education
• ISIS remains a 'complex' threat as it adapts, UN expert warn | World
• Archaeologists make ancient Christian discovery in Abu Dhabi | World
• Comedian John Crist announces engagement to news anchor | Entertainment

Top headlines for Monday, August 25, 2025

In this episode, we pay homage to Chuck Girard, the influential voice of the 1970s Jesus Movement who left an indelible mark on contemporary Christian worship. We also delve into the ongoing redistricting battles as Texas and California pass new congressional maps in preparation for the 2026 elections. Additionally, we discuss a concerning report on the presence of antisemitism in Pakistani school textbooks and its implications.

00:11 Tributes pour in for Chuck Girard, Jesus Movement pioneer
01:02 Ex-pastor charged with sending nude photos arrested again
01:56 Texas, Calif Legislatures pass new maps amid redistricting battle
02:54 Teacher placed on leave after mom's allegations, AG's demand
03:52 Texas teachers Reddit community vows to defy Ten Commandments law
04:47 Pakistani school textbooks incite hatred against Israel, Jews
05:37 Christian leaders react to the death of James Dobson

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• Tributes pour in for Chuck Girard, Jesus Movement pioneer | Church & Ministries
• Ex-pastor charged with sending nude photos arrested again | U.S.
• Texas, Calif Legislatures pass new maps amid redistricting battle | Politics
• Teacher placed on leave after mom's allegations, AG's demand | Education
• Texas teachers Reddit community vows to defy Ten Commandments law | Education
• Pakistani school textbooks incite hatred against Israel, Jews | Education
• Christian leaders react to the death of James Dobson | Church & Ministries