Top headlines for Tuesday, December 16, 2025
In this episode, the tragic deaths of Nick Reiner and his wife, the son of acclaimed filmmaker Rob Reiner; a major appeals court decision allowing the Trump administration to move forward with defunding Planned Parenthood; the arrest of alleged members of a far-left domestic terror group accused of plotting New Year’s Eve bombings; and Erika Kirk’s heartfelt reflections on faith, justice, and finding hope in the aftermath of tragedy.
00:11 Son of 'Spinal Tap' filmmaker Rob Reiner arrested
01:02 Appeals court panel upholds Trump defunding Planned Parenthood
01:48 FBI foils New Year’s Eve bombing plot, arrests 4 alleged suspects
02:42 Dan Crenshaw challenges Shawn Ryan to 1-on-1 interview
03:32 Evangelical theologian critiques Vatican note on Mary
04:28 5 arrested in Islamist-motivated plot to attack Christmas market
05:21 Erika Kirk's CBS interview with Bari Weiss: Top 6 moments
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• Son of 'Spinal Tap' filmmaker Rob Reiner arrested | Entertainment
• Appeals court panel upholds Trump defunding Planned Parenthood | Politics
• FBI foils New Year’s Eve bombing plot, arrests 4 alleged suspects | Politics
• Dan Crenshaw challenges Shawn Ryan to 1-on-1 interview | Politics
• Evangelical theologian critiques Vatican note on Mary | World
• 5 arrested in Islamist-motivated plot to attack Christmas market | World
• Erika Kirk's CBS interview with Bari Weiss: Top 6 moments | Politics

Top headlines for Monday, December 15, 2025

In this episode, we break down President Donald Trump’s surprising openness to meeting with Pope Leo amid tensions over his immigration policy, explore the United Methodist Church’s pushback against a contentious geofencing campaign targeting Texas congregations with pro-Israel ads, and examine a new study linking ultra-processed foods to rising rates of chronic and mental health conditions worldwide.

00:11 Trump says he's willing to meet with Pope Leo XIV
00:56 UMC pushes back on reported plan to 'geotarget' Texas churches
01:54 Church-state watchdog group leader appointed to USCIRF
02:38 Ultra-processed foods fueling chronic diseases: study
03:31 Texas AG, securities board offer conflicting takes on EPIC suit
04:23 Fla. sues WPATH, other groups for pushing trans surgeries on kids
05:15 MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell announces run for Minnesota governor

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• Trump says he's willing to meet with Pope Leo XIV | Politics
• UMC pushes back on reported plan to 'geotarget' Texas churches | U.S.
• Church-state watchdog group leader appointed to USCIRF | Politics
• Ultra-processed foods fueling chronic diseases: study | Living
• Texas AG, securities board offer conflicting takes on EPIC suit | U.S.
• Fla. sues WPATH, other groups for pushing trans surgeries on kids | Politics
• MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell announces run for Minnesota governor | Politics

Top headlines for Friday, December 12, 2025

In this episode, a Concerned Women for America report reveals that 41% of G-rated kids’ shows on Netflix include LGBT content, StopAntisemitism warns that DEI initiatives are fueling antisemitism on college campuses, and the White House defends FDA Commissioner Marty Makary despite growing calls for his removal from pro-life advocates.

00:11 Netflix's promotion of LGBT themes to kids 'pervasive': report
01:06 DEI is 'primary vehicle' for antisemitism, watchdog warns
02:03 White House dismisses pro-lifers' calls to fire FDA commissioner
02:51 Erika Kirk cites Nehemiah to push back against conspiracies
03:40 Jordan Peterson's daughter asks for prayers amid heath concerns
04:26 Grace Community Church mourns murder of Jubilant Sykes
05:08 Franklin Graham: Samaritan’s Purse pilot told hijacker God loves

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• Netflix's promotion of LGBT themes to kids 'pervasive': report | U.S.
• DEI is 'primary vehicle' for antisemitism, watchdog warns | U.S.
• White House dismisses pro-lifers' calls to fire FDA commissioner | U.S.
• Erika Kirk cites Nehemiah to push back against conspiracies | Politics
• Jordan Peterson's daughter asks for prayers amid heath concerns | U.S.
• Grace Community Church mourns murder of Jubilant Sykes | Church & Ministries
• Franklin Graham: Samaritan’s Purse pilot told hijacker God loves | Church & Ministries

Top headlines for Thursday, December 11, 2025

In this episode, the Department of Justice backs Virginia students suspended over their opposition to a transgender bathroom policy, while actor Kirk Cameron sparks debate by rejecting the idea of eternal conscious torment in Hell. Plus, the White House defends FDA Commissioner Marty Makary against calls for his removal, and FIFA’s upcoming “Pride Match” in Seattle draws global attention as Iran and Egypt face off despite their anti-LGBTQ laws.

00:11 DOJ backs Christian students punished by Loudoun County
00:57 Kirk Cameron changes stance on doctrine of Hell
01:42 Pastors accuses PCA of 'demonizing' LGBTQ, sidelining women
02:34 White House dismisses pro-lifers' calls to fire FDA commissioner
03:23 Elon Musk affirms belief in Creator, talks origin of universe
04:07 Skillet's John Cooper talks legalism, new Christmas song
04:49 2026 World Cup 'Pride Match' to feature 2 anti-LGBT countries

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• DOJ backs Christian students punished by Loudoun County | U.S.
• Kirk Cameron changes stance on doctrine of Hell | Podcast
• Pastors accuses PCA of 'demonizing' LGBTQ, sidelining women | Church & Ministries
• White House dismisses pro-lifers' calls to fire FDA commissioner | U.S.
• Elon Musk affirms belief in Creator, talks origin of universe | U.S.
• Skillet's John Cooper talks legalism, new Christmas song | Entertainment
• 2026 World Cup 'Pride Match' to feature 2 anti-LGBT countries | Sports

Top headlines for Wednesday, December 10, 2025

In this episode, Rev. Franklin Graham faces visa troubles that kept him from a major Christian gathering in India, a federal court delivers a win for pro-life activists challenging a Florida city’s buffer zone law, and new research reveals that many Britons leaving Christianity are turning to paganism and alternative spiritual paths.

00:11 Did India deny a visa to Franklin Graham ahead of a crusade?
00:57 Florida town's abortion buffer zone blocked amid legal battle
01:45 Rising number of Brits leaving Christianity turning to paganism
02:38 HHS probing claims student was vaccinated despite exemption
03:24 Zooey Deschanel, Patricia Heaton share how ‘Merv’ explores hope
04:07 Union University to purchase 36-acre seminary property
04:57 Michael Bublé calls music 'a gift from God,' meets with Pope Leo

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• Did India deny a visa to Franklin Graham ahead of a crusade? | World
• Florida town's abortion buffer zone blocked amid legal battle | Politics
• Rising number of Brits leaving Christianity turning to paganism | World
• HHS probing claims student was vaccinated despite exemption | U.S.
• Zooey Deschanel, Patricia Heaton share how ‘Merv’ explores hope | Entertainment
• Union University to purchase 36-acre seminary property | Education
• Michael Bublé calls music 'a gift from God,' meets with Pope Leo | Entertainment

Top headlines for Tuesday, December 9, 2025

In this episode, Pastor Robert Jeffress's upcoming testimony regarding alleged IRS targeting of First Baptist Dallas under the Biden administration. Next, we discuss celebrated Christian rapper Lecrae's bittersweet announcement of his final tour and his plans to balance music and family life. Lastly, we turn to a significant legal development as the Supreme Court breathes new life into an Amish parents' lawsuit challenging New York's removal of religious exemptions for school immunizations.

00:11 Supreme Court revives Amish challenge to NY student vaccine law
00:57 Theo Von says he and Morgan Wallen attend Bible study together
01:41 Pakistan passes bill to form National Commission for Minorities
02:33 Robert Jeffress to testify on how Biden IRS targeted his church
03:20 Lecrae announces he's pulling back from music tours
04:02 Nigerian: 100 kidnapped Catholic school children released
04:51 Thousands of Christians rally in Delhi against ‘rising' attacks

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• Pakistan passes bill to form National Commission for Minorities | World
• Robert Jeffress to testify on how Biden IRS targeted his church | Politics
• Lecrae announces he's pulling back from music tours | Entertainment
• Supreme Court revives Amish challenge to NY student vaccine law | Politics
• Theo Von says he and Morgan Wallen attend Bible study together | Entertainment
• Nigerian: 100 kidnapped Catholic school children released | World
• Thousands of Christians rally in Delhi against ‘rising' attacks | World
• Why Christian are more frustrated than ever and need discernment
• The rise and fall of Christian nationalism

Top headlines for Monday, December 8, 2025

In this episode, we explore Canada’s record rise in assisted suicides, with new data showing over 5% of all deaths now occurring through the practice. We highlight Elevation Church’s plans to launch Elevation College in 2026, expanding its educational mission. Plus, we cover a major legal settlement exceeding $10 million for medical school students and staff who were denied religious exemptions to the COVID-19 vaccine.

00:11 Canada assisted suicide increases, 5% of all deaths: report
01:02 California refuses ICE detainer for immigrant changed in death
01:57 Stuart Knechtle claims Barron Trump 'very close' to converting
02:40 Elevation Church announces launch of Elevation College
03:31 Christian university rejects Students for Life chapter
04:20 Medical school pays $10M settlement over vaccine mandate
05:08 Israel slams Guinness over rejection of Israel record entries
05:58 America's stunning lack of academic freedom: This viral post

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• Canada assisted suicide increases, 5% of all deaths: report | World
• California refuses ICE detainer for immigrant changed in death | U.S.
• Stuart Knechtle claims Barron Trump 'very close' to converting | U.S.
• Elevation Church announces launch of Elevation College | Education
• Christian university rejects Students for Life chapter | U.S.
• Medical school pays $10M settlement over vaccine mandate | U.S.
• Israel slams Guinness over rejection of Israel record entries | World
• America's stunning lack of academic freedom: This viral post

Top headlines for Friday, December 5, 2025

In this episode, we cover the arrest of a suspect in the Washington, D.C. pipe bombing attempts after five years on the run, the hijacking of a Samaritan’s Purse aid plane in South Sudan, and the rollout of Texas’ new law banning men from entering women’s restrooms.

00:11 Trump FBI, DOJ announce arrest of pipe bomb suspect Brian Cole
00:58 Samaritan’s Purse plane hijacked; suspect in custody
01:45 Sam Collier was extorted by trans prostitute, ex-wife claims
02:31 YouVersion reveals top Bible verse of 2025
03:20 Christian groups respond after deadly storms displace millions
04:08 4 things to know about Texas' new 'bathroom bill'
04:52 Roumie: 2 atheists became Christians after seeing 'The Chosen'

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• Trump FBI, DOJ announce arrest of pipe bomb suspect Brian Cole | Politics
• Samaritan’s Purse plane hijacked; suspect in custody | World
• Sam Collier was extorted by trans prostitute, ex-wife claims | U.S.
• YouVersion reveals top Bible verse of 2025 | Church & Ministries
• Christian groups respond after deadly storms displace millions | World
• 4 things to know about Texas' new 'bathroom bill' | U.S.
• Roumie: 2 atheists became Christians after seeing 'The Chosen' | Entertainment