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The Quick Start Podcast provides top news headlines from a Christian perspective. Featuring Dan Andros, Tré Goins-Phillips, Billy Hallowell with special reporting from Madison Seals. Run length: 15-30 minutes
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End Times 'Rapture' Under Attack, Brandon Lake, Ex-Tarot Reader Update, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
Yesterday00:18:45Tap to summarizeHelp Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: We spoke with ex-psychic Jenn Nizza — now an outspoken believer — about Alex Reads Tarot, the famous TikToker who abandoned the occult, shocked her fans by deleting all her content, and announcing she’d become a Christian. In a new interview with CBS News, singer Brandon Lake said his music is about much more than entertainment, emphasizing his songs are changing people’s lives. And lastly: Heading into America’s 250th birthday on Saturday, something else historic is happening: the White House is launching what it’s calling “Trump Accounts” on Independence Day. FOCUS: Author Todd Hampson is on a mission to help people understand the rapture. MAIN THING: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is facing backlash after calling the Supreme Court's decision allowing states to keep transgender athletes out of girls' and women's sports "cruel." Billy Hallowell and I break down the story. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454
Transcribe →SCOTUS Delivers Major Trans Sports and Immigration Rulings, Pastor Breaks Bible Record, Psalm 71:5
2d ago00:19:20Tap to summarizeHelp Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: The Supreme Court has struck down President Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship in a 6-3 decision. The Supreme Court has ruled that states can continue banning biological men and boys from competing on girls' and women's school sports teams. In a 6-3 decision, the justices upheld laws in Idaho and West Virginia, finding they don't violate the Constitution. A Mississippi pastor is opening up after recently preaching through the entire Bible—from Genesis to Revelation—in just 96 hours. FOCUS: Cheers broke out recently in Texas after some bizarre comments were made about going to hell. MAIN THING: The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld state laws banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's school sports teams, ruling that the restrictions are constitutional and do not violate Title IX. The decision, which stems from cases in Idaho and West Virginia, is expected to bolster similar laws in more than 25 states. Billy Hallowell and Tré Goins-Phillips break down the story. Psalm 71:5 SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454
Transcribe →Ex-Tarot Card Reader Flees Occult, Texas Puts Bibles in Schools, the Truth on Angels and Demons
3d ago00:15:24Tap to summarizeHelp Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Texas is moving to put the Bible back into the classroom—not as religious instruction, but as literature and history. The State Board of Education has approved a Bible-infused reading list for public schools beginning in 2030. One of America's best-known Christian seminaries has been removed from the United Methodist Church's list of approved schools. The denomination decided to delist Asbury Theological Seminary after the school reaffirmed its biblical belief that marriage is between one man and one woman. On June 29, Christians around the world marked the Day of the Christian Martyr, honoring believers who gave their lives rather than deny Jesus Christ. FOCUS: A famous TikToker is abandoning the occult for Jesus. MAIN THING: What do Americans believe about angels, demons, and the supernatural? That was a question the American Bible Society (ABS) recently asked US citizens, and it yielded some fascinating results. Dr. John Plake, editor-in-chief of the State of the Bible series and chief innovation officer at ABS, told CBN News that a majority of Americans believe in spiritual beings. He joins me for today’s main thing. Ephesians 5:8 SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454
Transcribe →Major Iran Development, Dangerous Heat, Religious Liberty Alarm, John 8:32
4d ago00:21:20Tap to summarizeHelp Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: A potentially significant development in the Middle East amid the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran. After a weekend of escalating violence, Washington and Tehran have reportedly agreed to halt military strikes for now. Millions of Americans are bracing for dangerous heat as we head toward the Fourth of July weekend. Forecasters say the Midwest will feel it first, before the heat and humidity push into the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast by midweek. A major report on religious liberty is now in President Trump's hands. After a yearlong investigation, the White House Religious Liberty Commission delivered its final findings, warning that threats to religious freedom are growing in America. FOCUS: In Nigeria, the mass murder of Christians by militant Muslims continues. There are new reports that Fulani militants killed as many as 22 people in the town of Mushere in the Plateau State. An Israeli survivor of Hamas's barbaric October 7 massacre shared her testimony before the UN. However, it was the reaction, or, more accurately, the disturbing lack of reaction, from the UN's special official on violence against women that has gone viral. CBN’s Raj Nair and Tré Goins-Phillips have the story. John 8:32 SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454
Transcribe →Gov Takes Daughters From Christian Family, Franklin Graham's Warning, James 4
1w ago00:24:22Tap to summarizeHelp Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Sweden refuses to return two daughters to their Christian family despite no evidence of abuse, sparking an international custody battle and accusations of religious discrimination. FOCUS: Franklin Graham explains why understanding Scripture is essential to recognizing spiritual warfare and resisting the devil's influence in today's culture. MAIN THING: Is Europe finally pushing back against Islamization? Denmark reignites debate over banning the Islamic call to prayer as concerns grow over preserving the nation's identity and culture. BIBLE VERSE: James 4:7 — "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454
Transcribe →Thousands Feared Dead in Quake Disaster, Undercover Pastor, Psalm 71
1w ago00:22:37Tap to summarizeHelp Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: A catastrophic earthquake devastates Venezuela as officials fear the death toll could climb dramatically. We have the latest on the rescue effort and international response. FOCUS: Billy Hallowell shares the incredible story of Dale Sutherland, who spent years serving as both an undercover narcotics officer and a pastor—using both callings to point people to Christ. MAIN THING: Another horrific massacre of Christians in Nigeria. CBN's Raj Nair talks with Building Zion founder Alex Barbir about the latest attack, the growing persecution crisis, and what believers around the world need to know. BIBLE VERSE: Psalm 71:14 — "As for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more." SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454
Transcribe →Nate Bargatze 'Controversy' at WH, Religious Liberty WIN, John 14
1w ago00:27:14Tap to summarizeHelp Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: A Texas judge who refused to perform same-sex weddings wins a major legal victory and a $640,000 payout. Plus, a new Gallup survey finds most Americans still believe religion is a positive force and want more of it in society. FOCUS: Generation Z is bucking expectations. New data shows younger Americans are attending church and sharing their faith more than other generations — but there are still some troubling trends beneath the surface. MAIN THING: Clean comedian Nate Bargatze is suddenly at the center of controversy after attending a White House event. Billy Hallowell and Raj Nair unpack the backlash and what it reveals about culture. LAST THING: John 14:6 — "Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'" SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454
Transcribe →US Soccer Team Praises God, Randy Kay NDE, Revelation 21
1w ago00:23:34Tap to summarizeHelp Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: US Men's National Team players are using the World Cup spotlight to openly honor God, gathering for prayer after another victory and inspiring ministry efforts reaching tens of thousands around the globe. Plus, the Justice Department launches a civil rights investigation into a New York coffee shop accused of discriminating against a Jewish congressman over his support for Israel. FOCUS: Randy Kay recounts his near-death experience after contracting MRSA, sharing what he says he saw in heaven and why the emotional memories remain vivid two decades later. MAIN THING: Faith and sports collide on the world stage. CBN Sports' Will Dawson joins us to discuss the U.S. team's public prayers, ministry opportunities surrounding the World Cup, and why athletes are using soccer's biggest stage to point people to God. LAST THING: Revelation 21:4 reminds believers of God's promise that one day death, pain, and tears will be no more. SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454
Transcribe →PM's Shock Resignation, Parents Jailed for Homeschooling, Psalm 56:3
2w ago00:20:01Tap to summarizeHelp Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces he'll step down after devastating election losses. Plus, a Brazilian family is sentenced to jail for homeschooling their children, raising new concerns over parental rights. FOCUS: Radio host Steve Deace joins Billy Hallowell to discuss Steven Spielberg's "Disclosure Day" and why Christians shouldn't fear questions surrounding extraterrestrial life. MAIN THING: California Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing Heartbeat International over abortion pill reversal. Heartbeat President Jor-El Godsey explains why he says the case threatens women's choices and pro-life ministry. LAST THING: Psalm 56:3 — "When I am afraid, I put my trust in you." SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454
Transcribe →VP Vance Joins CBN News for Key Questions on Iran, Israel, Proverbs 18
2w ago00:21:07Tap to summarizeHelp Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Pennsylvania’s York Revolution canceled its Pride Night game after several players reportedly refused to wear rainbow-themed jerseys. Plus, investigators release their final report on the Titan submersible disaster, concluding the tragedy was preventable and pointing to major design failures and ignored warnings. FOCUS: A Texas couple whose marriage was hanging by a thread found restoration and now helps other struggling couples through The Alexander House. We discuss what changed and why they believe no marriage is beyond hope. MAIN THING: Vice President JD Vance joins CBN News exclusively to explain why the Trump administration believes its Iran ceasefire framework can work. He responds to critics who wanted the U.S. to press further and outlines why any sanctions relief would be tied to Tehran’s future behavior. LAST THING: Proverbs 18:22 — “He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.” SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454
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