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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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On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Minnesota’s $1 billion COVID-aid fraud scandal is back in the spotlight as Rep. Ilhan Omar faces tough questions and new probes open into Somali-linked nonprofits. Plus, a Samaritan’s Purse plane is hijacked in South Sudan, and federal investigators revisit a massive Minnesota autism-therapy Medicaid scam with international ties.
FOCUS STORY: What’s behind the latest push on religious exemptions — and why critics say it opens the door to government overreach.
MAIN THING: An 88-year-old veteran working “just to get by” receives an incredible blessing that changes everything.
LAST THING: Philippians 2:3 — “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.”
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NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454
Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
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NEWS: The U.S. Supreme Court hears a major case involving Christian pregnancy centers accused of misleading women — and the state demanding thousands of donor names. Plus, a surprising spiritual surge hits Clemson University’s Greek life as students trade the party scene for Bible study.
FOCUS STORY: A new survey shows an alarming rise in the belief that “words = violence” among college students — and troubling support for shutting down speech.
MAIN THING: “Chatbot Jesus”? AI-written sermons? Billy Hallowell and Raj Nair break down what Christians should embrace — and what they should avoid — as artificial intelligence races ahead.
LAST THING: Psalm 19:14 — “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight…”
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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
Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
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NEWS: Congress demands answers after disputed claims of a U.S. strike off Venezuela—NYT debunks the Washington Post report as the Pentagon launches a full investigation.
FOCUS STORY: Former psychic-turned-Christian Jenn Nizza issues a serious warning to parents about the new Wicked: For Good sequel.
MAIN THING: A wildfire on the Sea of Galilee uncovers stunning new evidence tied to the hometown of Jesus’ disciples—Dr. Steven Notley joins us to explain what the blaze revealed.
LAST THING: Leviticus 20:6 — a sobering reminder about the dangers of turning to the occult.
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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
Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
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HELP PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS: https://csi-usa.org/
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: A Mississippi street preacher’s arrest sparks a Supreme Court showdown over free speech and religious liberty. Plus, churches in Sudan vandalized as civil war worsens.
FOCUS STORY: The custody battle of a single mom raises big questions about parental rights and the courts.
MAIN THING: Erika Kirk speaks publicly about her faith following her husband’s murder — is she angry at God? Billy Hallowell and Raj Nair break down her powerful comments.
LAST THING: Romans 12:2 — a reminder to stay grounded and transformed by God’s truth.
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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
Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Trump delivers a stark ultimatum to Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro as the two leaders speak by phone amid military tensions and accusations over deadly maritime strikes.
FOCUS STORY: A UK man is arrested after posting a photo of himself holding a gun on social media — sparking a debate over policing, intent, and free expression.
MAIN THING: AI-powered toys are flooding the holiday market, but child-safety experts warn they pose real privacy and security risks.
LAST THING: Proverbs 21:15 — “When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers.”
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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
Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Mass abductions in Nigeria as armed groups kidnap hundreds of children, pushing the nation deeper into chaos. Plus, Trump orders a sweeping review of the Muslim Brotherhood, and England breaks ground on a massive monument to answered prayer.
FOCUS: Hundreds of students kidnapped from a Catholic school as Nigeria’s security crisis worsens and global concern grows.
MAIN THING: Pastor Jack Hibbs breaks down the end-times prophecy connections behind America’s rising wave of antisemitism.
LAST THING: Luke 17:11–19 — the healing of the ten lepers and the importance of returning to give thanks.
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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
Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Major escalation in Venezuela as airlines suspend flights, Trump prepares to label Maduro-linked cartel a terrorist group, and U.S. military assets move into position.
FOCUS STORY: Ohio court reverses course—allowing a church-run homeless ministry to stay open after intense legal battle.
MAIN THING: The last living hostage leaves an Israeli hospital—lights off, recovery just beginning. Doctors reveal what really happens in those first unseen moments.
LAST THING: Colossians 1:24 — Paul’s joy in suffering and the hope of glory.
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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
Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Beijing ramps up its war on Christianity—18 Zion Church pastors now formally charged as China tightens its grip on unregistered churches. Plus, the latest on the Trump administration’s Ukraine peace push after “productive” talks in Geneva
FOCUS STORY: China Aid’s Bob Fu joins CBN’s Gary Lane to break down the CCP’s alarming new wave of arrests targeting house-church leaders.
MAIN THING: How are pro-life pregnancy centers faring after years of political and cultural attacks? Madison Seals talks with the Charlotte Lozier Institute about their new nationwide report.
LAST THING: A reminder from Philippians 4 about finding strength in every circumstance.
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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
Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Middle East tensions spike after Hamas gunmen fire on IDF troops, prompting swift Israeli airstrikes and exposing a Hamas network operating across Europe. Plus, YouVersion surpasses 1 billion installs as its founder warns pastors about relying on AI for spiritual guidance.
FOCUS: Elon Musk claims AI will make human work “irrelevant,” sparking fresh debate over the future of work.
MAIN THING: A new report shows anti-Christian violence is surging across Europe. Raj Nair and Tré Goins-Phillips break down what’s behind the rise.
LAST THING: Proverbs 13:4 — a reminder that the diligent are richly supplied.
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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
Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: A big free-speech victory in Oregon as two teachers fired over transgender bathroom policies win a $650,000 settlement.
NEWS: Revival fires at Clemson—6,000 gather, hundreds surrender to Christ, 78 baptized.
FOCUS STORY: The Kessler twins, a famed entertainment duo, choose assisted suicide—what happened and what the Bible says about end-of-life ethics.
MAIN THING: President Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meet for the first time in seven years, hinting at a major Middle East reboot—including talk of Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords.
LAST THING: Psalm 138:8 — a reminder that God fulfills His purpose for each of us.
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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
Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Fresh reporting uncovers disturbing online posts from Thomas Crooks — raising new questions about what the FBI knew before the Trump assassination attempt, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reacts, demanding transparency on Crooks’ motives, possible foreign contacts, and why key digital evidence was never flagged.
FOCUS: Biohacker Bryan Johnson claims science can defeat death. We break down the bold claim — and the strong response it triggered.
MAIN THING: David Brody sits down with GOP strategist Scott Jennings to discuss Trump’s “revolution of common sense” and what it means for the 2026 landscape.
LAST THING: A reminder from John 6:35.
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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
Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
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NEWS: President Trump launches America Prays, a nationwide call for spiritual renewal as the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary.
FOCUS: Moody Bible Institute sues Chicago Public Schools, alleging discrimination over religious hiring practices.
MAIN THING: Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar breaks down her new immigration bill and why she believes it can finally help solve the crisis.
LAST THING: Today’s encouragement from Acts 28:31.
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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
Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: A Pennsylvania woman’s long-lost Bible mysteriously reappears untouched after more than two decades—firefighters are calling it “divine intervention.”
PLUS: The Kennedy Center prepares a Christ-centered Christmas celebration featuring a full live Nativity.
FOCUS STORY: Kim Kardashian criticizes psychics after failed predictions—former psychic Jenn Nizza responds with a warning.
MAIN THING: New national survey reveals how Christian CEOs lead differently. Madison Seals talks with C12 CEO Mike Sharrow about faith-driven leadership in a chaotic culture.
LAST THING: Psalm 118:8 — “It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man.”
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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
Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: A father-daughter missionary team is killed when their small plane goes down en route to deliver relief supplies after Hurricane Melissa.
Focus: Pastor Greg Laurie brings a major outreach event to Utah following the death of Charlie Kirk.
Main Thing: Actor Jen Lilley joins the show to share why she sees Hollywood as her mission field and how she follows the Holy Spirit in her work.
Last Thing: An encouraging reminder from Ecclesiastes 3:11.
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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
Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Newly released Jeffrey Epstein emails mention Donald Trump several times — but offer no evidence of criminal ties. Trump’s team is calling the release a smear attempt as Congress eyes a broader Epstein document dump.
FAITH IN ACTION: Greg Laurie brings a massive Harvest Crusade to Utah Valley University — the same campus rocked by Charlie Kirk’s assassination — to deliver a message of hope and healing.
MAIN THING: A new U.S.-Israel deal to deport Hamas terrorists trapped in Gaza hits a wall: no nation will take them. Now, the Trump administration could be sending troops to the border.
LAST THING: 2 Corinthians 4:6 — “For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ made his light shine in our hearts…”
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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
Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Chaos at UC Berkeley TPUSA event — Antifa agitators clash with police as protests turn violent.
FOCUS STORY: Persecution watchdog Joel Veldkamp weighs in on Trump’s decision to label Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern.”
MAIN THING: Supreme Court declines to hear Kim Davis’ appeal, leaving her long legal battle over same-sex marriage unresolved.
LAST THING: 1 Timothy 6:10 — “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils…”
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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
Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: The BBC is in turmoil after a whistleblower exposed intentional editing of a Trump speech to make it appear he incited violence on January 6th. Top executives resigned as more cases of bias come to light — including a Gaza documentary narrated by a Hamas official’s son.
FOCUS STORY: After years of decline, Bible engagement is ticking upward. We break down new research showing how many Americans are returning to Scripture—and what that means for the Church.
MAIN THING: Erika Kirk opens up about losing her husband, Charlie Kirk, how she wrestled with grief, and the faith that sustained her through unimaginable pain. Billy and Tré discuss her powerful message of hope and forgiveness.
LAST THING: Ephesians 4:25 — “Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body.”
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SHOW LINKS
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
Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Bipartisan Senate deal could end the 40-day government shutdown; WWII vet delivers a gut-punching truth about the UK’s moral decline.
FOCUS STORY: Frank Turek opens up about witnessing Charlie Kirk’s murder—and how faith helps him make sense of tragedy.
MAIN THING: Brad Brandon sheds light on Nigeria’s overlooked Christian genocide and the creeping spread of Sharia ideology.
LAST THING: Proverbs 12:22 — “Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight.”
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WATCH: FULL Frank Turek Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXZ8EyOWwg0
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
Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Dallas Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland’s tragic death and the incredible rescue of a missing California hunter.
FOCUS STORY: A victory for free speech and religious liberty in Chapin, South Carolina.
MAIN THING: Actor Brett Varvel on faith, film, and what America might look like if owning a Bible were illegal.
LAST THING: Ephesians 2:8-10 — “For by grace you have been saved through faith…”
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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
Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Tragedy in Kentucky — a fiery UPS cargo plane crash near Louisville leaves at least nine dead, with search efforts ongoing.
FOCUS STORY: Corey Asbury and Forrest Frank share the latest on plans for a Christian alternative to the Super Bowl halftime show.
MAIN THING: Operation Blessing teams bring clean water, food, and medical aid to communities hit hardest by Hurricane Melissa.
LAST THING: Psalm 96:3 — “Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!”
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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
Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
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Genesis 12 is not a promise to Isreal but to Abraham and his descendants. Those descendants are the church. . Ephesians 3:6
sounds like a double standard.
This guy is a BIG FOOL!!! The Torah can't do anything for you! Period.
The Torah is NOT true, it's full of lies!!! It's absolutely fake!!! The Bible IS the only true WORD of GOD!!!
All they did on American Idol was sing a bunch of songs. They DID NOT worship GOD in any way, shape or form. Please DO NOT confuse this with actual worship. You can't worship GOD on a TV show, you worship HIM at Church.
The parents of the minor who transgendered had NO right to allow their child to transgender. Therefore, the judge was right to find in favor of the school. Being trans is a sin because it's a form of sexual immorality.
The parents of the minor who transgendered had NO right to allow their child to transgender. Therefore, the judge was right to find in favor of the school. Being trans is a sin because it's a form of sexual immorality.
Jerusalem translation is closer to the original Canon Than the protestant version
The earth is the LORD'S, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; Psalm 24:1 GOD is in charge of this world and this country. I believe that President Trump realizes and understands this.
Halloween is a Christian holiday! We gave it away to the pagans helping spread their lies.