News on Knees | The Prayer Podcast

Support the ShowSummarized Transcript: Good morning. Today, we’re continuing our reading from Psalm 119. We have one more installment after this, where we’ll handle the last six stanzas. Today I’ll be reading verses 97-128Psalm 119מ Mem97 Oh, how I love your law!    I meditate on it all day long.98 Your commands are always with me    and make me wiser than my enemies.99 I have more insight than all my teachers,    for I meditate on your statutes.100 I have more understanding than the elders,    for I obey your precepts.101 I have kept my feet from every evil path    so that I might obey your word.102 I have not departed from your laws,    for you yourself have taught me.103 How sweet are your words to my taste,    sweeter than honey to my mouth!104 I gain understanding from your precepts;    therefore I hate every wrong path.נ Nun105 Your word is a lamp for my feet,    a light on my path.106 I have taken an oath and confirmed it,    that I will follow your righteous laws.107 I have suffered much;    preserve my life, Lord, according to your word.108 Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth,    and teach me your laws.109 Though I constantly take my life in my hands,    I will not forget your law.110 The wicked have set a snare for me,    but I have not strayed from your precepts.111 Your statutes are my heritage forever;    they are the joy of my heart.112 My heart is set on keeping your decrees    to the very end.[d]ס Samekh113 I hate double-minded people,    but I love your law.114 You are my refuge and my shield;    I have put my hope in your word.115 Away from me, you evildoers,    that I may keep the commands of my God!116 Sustain me, my God, according to your promise, and I will live;    do not let my hopes be dashed.117 Uphold me, and I will be delivered;    I will always have regard for your decrees.118 You reject all who stray from your decrees,    for their delusions come to nothing.119 All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross;    therefore I love your statutes.120 My flesh trembles in fear of you;    I stand in awe of your laws.ע Ayin121 I have done what is righteous and just;    do not leave me to my oppressors.122 Ensure your servant’s well-being;    do not let the arrogant oppress me.123 My eyes fail, looking for your salvation,    looking for your righteous promise.124 Deal with your servant according to your love    and teach me your decrees.125 I am your servant; give me discernment    that I may understand your statutes.126 It is time for you to act, Lord;    your law is being broken.127 Because I love your commands    more than gold, more than pure gold,128 and because I consider all your precepts right,    I hate every wrong path.Thank you for listening to News on Knees, a community prayer podcast by Story King Media. If you want to join the movement, I’m calling all believers, anyone who wants to pray for the world, their country, their region, a specific societal issue. Using something as simple as the voice memo app on your phone, record a 1–2 minute prayer and email it to: storykingmedia@gmail.com, Simply write the word ‘PRAYER’ in the subject line of the email. NOTE - Two Rules for Submitted Prayers:Please Keep Obvious Political Bias OutNo Personal Requests. Prayers should be about societal issues that are either global, country, state, or region-specific.And if this show blesses you, if you believe in the work we’re doing, would you consider supporting News on Knees on Patreon? Just a few dollars a month will keep it going and growing, so we can continue flooding the world with prayer instead of panic.Sources: Psalm 119

Support the ShowSummarized Transcript: Happy Friday, everyone. Today, we’re picking up our reading from Psalm 119, this time from verses 65-96Psalm 119Do good to your servant    according to your word, Lord.66 Teach me knowledge and good judgment,    for I trust your commands.67 Before I was afflicted I went astray,    but now I obey your word.68 You are good, and what you do is good;    teach me your decrees.69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies,    I keep your precepts with all my heart.70 Their hearts are callous and unfeeling,    but I delight in your law.71 It was good for me to be afflicted    so that I might learn your decrees.72 The law from your mouth is more precious to me    than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.י Yodh73 Your hands made me and formed me;    give me understanding to learn your commands.74 May those who fear you rejoice when they see me,    for I have put my hope in your word.75 I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous,    and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.76 May your unfailing love be my comfort,    according to your promise to your servant.77 Let your compassion come to me that I may live,    for your law is my delight.78 May the arrogant be put to shame for wronging me without cause;    but I will meditate on your precepts.79 May those who fear you turn to me,    those who understand your statutes.80 May I wholeheartedly follow your decrees,    that I may not be put to shame.כ Kaph81 My soul faints with longing for your salvation,    but I have put my hope in your word.82 My eyes fail, looking for your promise;    I say, “When will you comfort me?”83 Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke,    I do not forget your decrees.84 How long must your servant wait?    When will you punish my persecutors?85 The arrogant dig pits to trap me,    contrary to your law.86 All your commands are trustworthy;    help me, for I am being persecuted without cause.87 They almost wiped me from the earth,    but I have not forsaken your precepts.88 In your unfailing love preserve my life,    that I may obey the statutes of your mouth.ל Lamedh89 Your word, Lord, is eternal;    it stands firm in the heavens.90 Your faithfulness continues through all generations;    you established the earth, and it endures.91 Your laws endure to this day,    for all things serve you.92 If your law had not been my delight,    I would have perished in my affliction.93 I will never forget your precepts,    for by them you have preserved my life.94 Save me, for I am yours;    I have sought out your precepts.95 The wicked are waiting to destroy me,    but I will ponder your statutes.96 To all perfection I see a limit,    but your commands are boundless.Thank you for listening to News on Knees, a community prayer podcast by Story King Media. If you want to join the movement, I’m calling all believers, anyone who wants to pray for the world, their country, their region, a specific societal issue. Using something as simple as the voice memo app on your phone, record a 1–2 minute prayer and email it to: storykingmedia@gmail.com, Simply write the word ‘PRAYER’ in the subject line of the email. NOTE - Two Rules for Submitted Prayers:Please Keep Obvious Political Bias OutNo Personal Requests. Prayers should be about societal issues that are either global, country, state, or region-specific.And if this show blesses you, if you believe in the work we’re doing, would you consider supporting News on Knees on Patreon? Just a few dollars a month will keep it going and growing, so we can continue flooding the world with prayer instead of panic.Sources: Psalm 119

Support the ShowSummarized Transcript: Happy Sunday, everyone. Today, we’re picking up our reading from Psalm 119, this time from verses 33-64.Psalm 119:33-64Teach me, Lord, the way of your decrees,    that I may follow it to the end.[b]34 Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law    and obey it with all my heart.35 Direct me in the path of your commands,    for there I find delight.36 Turn my heart toward your statutes    and not toward selfish gain.37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things;    preserve my life according to your word.[c]38 Fulfill your promise to your servant,    so that you may be feared.39 Take away the disgrace I dread,    for your laws are good.40 How I long for your precepts!    In your righteousness preserve my life.41 May your unfailing love come to me, Lord,    your salvation, according to your promise;42 then I can answer anyone who taunts me,    for I trust in your word.43 Never take your word of truth from my mouth,    for I have put my hope in your laws.44 I will always obey your law,    for ever and ever.45 I will walk about in freedom,    for I have sought out your precepts.46 I will speak of your statutes before kings    and will not be put to shame,47 for I delight in your commands    because I love them.48 I reach out for your commands, which I love,    that I may meditate on your decrees.49 Remember your word to your servant,    for you have given me hope.50 My comfort in my suffering is this:    Your promise preserves my life.51 The arrogant mock me unmercifully,    but I do not turn from your law.52 I remember, Lord, your ancient laws,    and I find comfort in them.53 Indignation grips me because of the wicked,    who have forsaken your law.54 Your decrees are the theme of my song    wherever I lodge.55 In the night, Lord, I remember your name,    that I may keep your law.56 This has been my practice:    I obey your precepts.57 You are my portion, Lord;    I have promised to obey your words.58 I have sought your face with all my heart;    be gracious to me according to your promise.59 I have considered my ways    and have turned my steps to your statutes.60 I will hasten and not delay    to obey your commands.61 Though the wicked bind me with ropes,    I will not forget your law.62 At midnight I rise to give you thanks    for your righteous laws.63 I am a friend to all who fear you,    to all who follow your precepts.64 The earth is filled with your love, Lord;    teach me your decrees.Thank you for listening to News on Knees, a community prayer podcast by Story King Media. If you want to join the movement, I’m calling all believers, anyone who wants to pray for the world, their country, their region, a specific societal issue. Using something as simple as the voice memo app on your phone, record a 1–2 minute prayer and email it to: storykingmedia@gmail.com, Simply write the word ‘PRAYER’ in the subject line of the email. NOTE - Two Rules for Submitted Prayers:Please Keep Obvious Political Bias OutNo Personal Requests. Prayers should be about societal issues that are either global, country, state, or region-specific.And if this show blesses you, if you believe in the work we’re doing, would you consider supporting News on Knees on Patreon? Just a few dollars a month will keep it going and growing, so we can continue flooding the world with prayer instead of panic.All instructions, links, and news sources will be in the show notes.I leave you with:Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”Until next time…Sources: Psalm 119

Support the ShowSummarized Transcript: Good morning, everyone. Today is Thursday, January 8, 2026. With only 8 days into the new year, so much is already happening.Here are the current events we’re praying about:1. U.S. Special Forces Raid Captures Venezuelan President MaduroU.S. special forces raided Caracas on January 3, 2026, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, who were transported to New York to face federal drug and terrorism charges. The U.S. announced it will control Venezuelan oil sales indefinitely and direct the proceeds. The operation marks a dramatic escalation in U.S. efforts against the Maduro regime.2. Trump Proposes Ban on Institutional Investors Buying Single-Family HomesPresident Trump announced plans to ban large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes, arguing corporations are driving up prices and forcing families into renting. The proposal aims to make homeownership more accessible for everyday buyers. Details on implementation remain forthcoming.3. Google Enhances Gmail with Advanced AI FeaturesGoogle is integrating more artificial intelligence into Gmail, transforming it into a personal assistant capable of improving writing, summarizing inbox information, and generating daily to-do lists. The updates aim to boost productivity for users. The enhancements build on existing AI tools in the world's most popular email service.4. ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Woman in Minneapolis, Sparking OutrageAn ICE agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis on January 7, claiming self-defense, a justification Mayor Jacob Frey dismissed as "BS." Frey demanded federal immigration forces withdraw from the city, affirming support for immigrant and refugee communities. The incident has heightened local tensions.5. Artemis II Moon Mission Targeted for February-April 2026 LaunchNASA's Artemis II mission, the next step in returning humans to the moon, is scheduled for launch between February and April 2026. The 10-day flight will send four astronauts around the moon to test the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft in deep space. The mission is critical for evaluating systems ahead of future lunar landings.6. 2026 FIFA World Cup Expands to 48 Teams Across North AmericaThe 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled for this summer, will feature a record 48 teams competing across 16 cities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico—the first tri-nation hosting. The expanded format includes 104 matches over 39 days.7. U.S. Celebrates 250th Anniversary of Independence in 2026Lastly, the United States will mark its 250th birthday this year, 2026,  commemorating the Declaration of Independence adopted on July 4, 1776. Nationwide events are planned to honor America's history and sovereignty.Thank you for listening to News on Knees, a community prayer podcast by Story King Media. If you want to join the movement, I’m calling all believers, anyone who wants to pray for the world, their country, their region, a specific societal issue. Using something as simple as the voice memo app on your phone, record a 1–2 minute prayer and email it to: storykingmedia@gmail.com, Simply write the word ‘PRAYER’ in the subject line of the email. NOTE - Two Rules for Submitted Prayers:Please Keep Obvious Political Bias OutNo Personal Requests. Prayers should be about societal issues that are either global, country, state, or region-specific.Sources: Maduro Captured Caracas Raid US Control of Venezuelan OilTrump Ban Home InvestorsGmail AI AssistantMinneapolis ICE ShootingArtemis II Launch, World Cup 2026 and US 250th Anniversary

Support the ShowSummarized Transcript: Luke, chapter 2, verse 1-20.2 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,    and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.Merry Christmas, everyone!Thank you for listening to News on Knees, a community prayer podcast by Story King Media. If you want to join the movement, I’m calling all believers, anyone who wants to pray for the world, their country, their region, a specific societal issue. Using something as simple as the voice memo app on your phone, record a 1–2 minute prayer and email it to: storykingmedia@gmail.com, Simply write the word ‘PRAYER’ in the subject line of the email. NOTE - Two Rules for Submitted Prayers:Please Keep Obvious Political Bias OutNo Personal Requests. Prayers should be about societal issues that are either global, country, state, or region-specific.And if this show blesses you, if you believe in the work we’re doing, would you consider supporting News on Knees on Patreon? Just a few dollars a month will keep it going and growing, so we can continue flooding the world with prayer instead of panic.All instructions, links, and news sources will be in the show notes.I leave you with:Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”Until next time…Sources: Luke 2

Support the ShowSummarized Transcript: Happy Sunday, everyone. Today I’ll be reading from Psalm 119, the longest Psalm in the Bible, weighing in at 176 verses. I’ll be breaking this verse down in several Sunday installments. So here is part 1 of Psalm 119:1-32.Psalm 119א Aleph1 Blessed are those whose ways are blameless,    who walk according to the law of the Lord.2 Blessed are those who keep his statutes    and seek him with all their heart—3 they do no wrong    but follow his ways.4 You have laid down precepts    that are to be fully obeyed.5 Oh, that my ways were steadfast    in obeying your decrees!6 Then I would not be put to shame    when I consider all your commands.7 I will praise you with an upright heart    as I learn your righteous laws.8 I will obey your decrees;    do not utterly forsake me.ב Beth9 How can a young person stay on the path of purity?    By living according to your word.10 I seek you with all my heart;    do not let me stray from your commands.11 I have hidden your word in my heart    that I might not sin against you.12 Praise be to you, Lord;    teach me your decrees.13 With my lips I recount    all the laws that come from your mouth.14 I rejoice in following your statutes    as one rejoices in great riches.15 I meditate on your precepts    and consider your ways.16 I delight in your decrees;    I will not neglect your word.ג Gimel17 Be good to your servant while I live,    that I may obey your word.18 Open my eyes that I may see    wonderful things in your law.19 I am a stranger on earth;    do not hide your commands from me.20 My soul is consumed with longing    for your laws at all times.21 You rebuke the arrogant, who are accursed,    those who stray from your commands.22 Remove from me their scorn and contempt,    for I keep your statutes.23 Though rulers sit together and slander me,    your servant will meditate on your decrees.24 Your statutes are my delight;    they are my counselors.ד Daleth25 I am laid low in the dust;    preserve my life according to your word.26 I gave an account of my ways and you answered me;    teach me your decrees.27 Cause me to understand the way of your precepts,    that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.28 My soul is weary with sorrow;    strengthen me according to your word.29 Keep me from deceitful ways;    be gracious to me and teach me your law.30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness;    I have set my heart on your laws.31 I hold fast to your statutes, Lord;    do not let me be put to shame.32 I run in the path of your commands,    for you have broadened my understanding.Thank you for listening to News on Knees, a community prayer podcast by Story King Media. If you want to join the movement, I’m calling all believers, anyone who wants to pray for the world, their country, their region, a specific societal issue. Using something as simple as the voice memo app on your phone, record a 1–2 minute prayer and email it to: storykingmedia@gmail.com, Simply write the word ‘PRAYER’ in the subject line of the email. NOTE - Two Rules for Submitted Prayers:Please Keep Obvious Political Bias OutNo Personal Requests. Prayers should be about societal issues that are either global, country, state, or region-specific.And if this show blesses you, if you believe in the work we’re doing, would you consider supporting News on Knees on Patreon? Just a few dollars a month will keep it going and growing, so we can continue flooding the world with prayer instead of panic.Sources: Psalm 119

Support the ShowSummarized Transcript: Good afternoon, everyone. It is Friday, December 19, 2025. One quick correction. In the last episode, I was pronouncing Rob Reiner’s (Rye-ner) last name wrong. I was saying “Rayner” when it is in fact “Rye-ner.” My apologies. Such a horrific tragedy, though. Let’s continue to lift his loved ones up in prayer.Here are the stories we’re praying about today:1. Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Closest Approach Yields X-Ray BreakthroughInterstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, the third confirmed object from another star system, made its closest Earth approach on December 19, 2025, at 167 million miles, allowing unprecedented X-ray observations by JAXA's XRISM and ESA's XMM-Newton telescopes. The data revealed X-ray emissions extending 400,000 kilometers from the nucleus and signatures of carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen, offering insights into material formed around a distant star. The comet's non-gravitational acceleration was attributed to natural outgassing, debunking artificial origin claims.2. Trump Suspends Green Card Lottery Linked to Brown/MIT ShootingsPresident Trump ordered the suspension of the U.S. green-card lottery program on December 18, 2025, after authorities linked it to the entry of the gunman responsible for shootings at Brown University (killing two students, injuring nine on Dec. 13) and the home of MIT professor Nuno Loureiro (killed on Dec. 15), Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem announced. The same shooter was responsible for both incidents. The move aims to address security vulnerabilities in the program.3. Brown University Shooter Found Dead by SuicideClaudio Neves Valente, 48, a former Brown University student and Portuguese national, was found dead by suicide on December 18, 2025, in a Salem, New Hampshire storage facility, ending the manhunt for the Brown/MIT shooter. Investigators used a custodian's observations and an anonymous Reddit post to track him, noting his sophisticated efforts to evade detection with untraceable phones and avoiding personal credit cards. Valente was linked to the attacks killing three and injuring nine.4. Fire Commissioner Dies of Heart Attack During Hiker RescueMichael Joseph Ryan, 61, a retired veteran cop and Phoenicia Volunteer Fire Department commissioner, died of a heart attack on December 14, 2025, while rescuing a stranded young hiker on Panther Mountain in the Catskills. Ryan responded to an SOS signal alongside firefighters. His family described his death as the "ultimate sacrifice" for a man who always prioritized others' lives.Thank you for listening to News on Knees, a community prayer podcast by Story King Media. If you want to join the movement, I’m calling all believers, anyone who wants to pray for the world, their country, their region, a specific societal issue. Using something as simple as the voice memo app on your phone, record a 1–2 minute prayer and email it to: storykingmedia@gmail.com, Simply write the word ‘PRAYER’ in the subject line of the email. NOTE - Two Rules for Submitted Prayers:Please Keep Obvious Political Bias OutNo Personal Requests. Prayers should be about societal issues that are either global, country, state, or region-specific.Sources: Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS X-Ray DiscoveryTrump Green Card SuspensionBrown Shooter SuicideFire Commissioner Hero Death

Support the ShowSummarized Transcript: 1. Nick Reiner Accused of Killing Parents Rob and MicheleNick Reiner, 32-year-old son of director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, is accused of stabbing his parents to death in their Brentwood home, discovered by their daughter yesterday, December 15. The case against him will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for filing consideration today. The double homicide has shocked Hollywood. Aside from the news story links, I’m also sharing a link from the Guardian with what’s considered a list of Reiner’s top 5 films, including When Harry Met Sally.2. Brown University Lecture Hall Shooting Manhunt OngoingA gunman shot nearly a dozen students in a crowded lecture hall at Brown University this past Sunday, during exam season; the search continues after a person of interest was released without charges. Limited security footage has stalled leads, prompting criticism of campus safety and investigation pace. The attack has traumatized the Providence community.3. U.S. Jobs Report: Hiring Slows, Unemployment Hits 4.6%The December U.S. jobs report showed employers added only 64,000 jobs in November, following a 105,000 loss in October, with unemployment rising to 4.6%—the highest since September 2021. The data reflects labor market cooling amid economic uncertainty. Federal job cuts contributed significantly to the slowdown.4. Sydney Hanukkah Attack: 15 Killed in ISIS-Inspired TerrorismTwo gunmen killed 15 people at a Hanukkah event on Sydney's Bondi Beach yesterday, in Australia's worst mass shooting in nearly 30 years, investigated as ISIS-inspired terrorism targeting the Jewish community. The attackers had traveled to the Philippines beforehand. The incident has led to national mourning and calls for enhanced security.So let’s pray…Heavenly Father,For the tragic loss of Rob and Michele Reiner, allegedly at the hands of their son, we pray for profound comfort for their daughter and family in this unimaginable grief; let truth emerge gently, and may Your healing touch mend shattered hearts.Lord, we lift up the wounded students and terrified community at Brown University after the lecture hall shooting; protect the campus, grant swift wisdom to investigators, and surround every affected life with Your peace that surpasses understanding.We bring before You the slowing job market and rising unemployment; provide for families facing uncertainty, open new doors of opportunity, and guide leaders to policies that strengthen workers and restore economic hope.For the deadly Hanukkah attack in Sydney, we mourn with the Jewish community and all who grieve; bring swift justice, deep healing to the wounded, and Your light to overcome such unspeakable hatred.In your name, Jesus, we pray,Amen.Thank you for listening to News on Knees, a community prayer podcast by Story King Media. If you want to join the movement, I’m calling all believers, anyone who wants to pray for the world, their country, their region, a specific societal issue. Using something as simple as the voice memo app on your phone, record a 1–2 minute prayer and email it to: storykingmedia@gmail.com, Simply write the word ‘PRAYER’ in the subject line of the email. NOTE - Two Rules for Submitted Prayers:Please Keep Obvious Political Bias OutNo Personal Requests. Prayers should be about societal issues that are either global, country, state, or region-specific.And if this show blesses you, if you believe in the work we’re doing, would you consider supporting News on Knees on Patreon? Just a few dollars a month will keep it going and growing, so we can continue flooding the world with prayer instead of panic.Sources: Rob Reiner's Son Murder ChargeNick Reiner’s ArrestRob Reiner’s Top 5 MoviesBrown University Shooting ManhuntJobs Report SlowdownSydney Hanukkah Terror Attack

Support the ShowSummarized Transcript: Good afternoon, everyone. It is Friday, December 12, 2025. I haven’t had the chance to post this week. I’ve had a lot of projects I’m trying to finish up and make available to the world very shortly, which leads me to my book announcement. I am super excited I finally finished my Christian historical novel. I’m now working on the cover and distribution channels. That will be available in early in the new year, 2026. It would make a great Easter gift, as it takes place during the Passover week leading up to Jesus’s crucifixion. So more on that in the weeks to come. I wanted to pray the Aaronic Blessing over you, my listeners, in over 29 countries around the world, in every continent but Antarctica. It comes from Numbers 6:22-27. And here it is: 22 The Lord said to Moses, 23 “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:24 “‘“The Lord bless you    and keep you;25 the Lord make his face shine on you    and be gracious to you;26 the Lord turn his face toward you    and give you peace.”’27 “So they will put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.”Thank you for listening to News on Knees, a community prayer podcast by Story King Media. If you want to join the movement, I’m calling all believers, anyone who wants to pray for the world, their country, their region, a specific societal issue. Using something as simple as the voice memo app on your phone, record a 1–2 minute prayer and email it to: storykingmedia@gmail.com, Simply write the word ‘PRAYER’ in the subject line of the email. NOTE - Two Rules for Submitted Prayers:Please Keep Obvious Political Bias OutNo Personal Requests. Prayers should be about societal issues that are either global, country, state, or region-specific.And if this show blesses you, if you believe in the work we’re doing, would you consider supporting News on Knees on Patreon? Just a few dollars a month will keep it going and growing, so we can continue flooding the world with prayer instead of panic.All instructions, links, and news sources will be in the show notes.I leave you with:Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”Until next time…

Support the ShowSummarized Transcript: Grant us, Lord, to hope on your name,which is the primal source of all creation,and open the eyes of our heartsthat we may know you,who alone are highest among the high;you are holy, abiding among the holy. You humble the pride of the proud;you destroy the plans of nations;you exalt the humble and humble the exalted;you make rich and make poor;you kill and make alive.  You alone are the benefactor of spirits and the God of all flesh,looking into the depths,scanning the works of humans;the helper of those who are in peril,the savior of those in despair;the creator and guardian of every spirit. You multiply the nations upon the earth,and from among all of them you have chosen thosewho love you through Jesus Christ,your beloved servant,through whom you instructed us,sanctified us, honored us.  We ask you, Master, to be our helper and protector. Save those among us who are in distress;have mercy on the humble;raise up the fallen;show yourself to those in need;heal the sick;turn back those of your people who wander;feed the hungry;ransom our prisoners;raise up the weak;comfort the discouraged. Let all the nations know that you are the only God,that Jesus Christ is your servant,and that we are your people and the sheep of your pasture. For you through your works have revealedthe everlasting structure of the world. You, Lord, created the earth. You are faithful throughout all generations,righteous in your judgments,marvelous in strength and majesty,wise in creatingand prudent in establishing what exists,good in all that is observedand faithful to those who trust in you,merciful and compassionate:forgive us our sins and our injustices,our transgressions and our shortcomings. Do not take into account every sin of your servants and slaves,but cleanse us with the cleansing of your truth,and direct our steps to walk in holiness and righteousness and purity of heart,and to do what is good and pleasing in your sight and in the sight of our rulers.  Yes, Lord, let your face shine upon us in peace for our good,so that we may be sheltered by your mighty handand delivered from every sin by your uplifted arm;deliver us as well from those who hate us unjustly. Give harmony and peace to us and to all who dwell on the earth,just as you did to our ancestorswhen they reverently called upon you in faith and  truth,that we may be saved,while we render obedience to your almighty and most excellent name,and to our rulers and governors on earth. You, Master, have given them the power of sovereigntythrough your majestic and inexpressible might,so that we, acknowledging the glory and honor that you have given them,may be subject to them,resisting your will in nothing. Grant to them, Lord, health, peace, harmony, and stability,so that they may blamelessly administerthe government that you have given them.  For you, heavenly Master, King of the ages,give to human beings glory and honor and authorityover the creatures upon the earth. Lord, direct their plansaccording to what is good and pleasing in your sight,so that by devoutly administeringin peace and gentleness the authority that you have given themthey may experience your mercy. You, who alone are able to do theseand even greater good things for us,we praise through the high priest and benefactor of our souls, Jesus Christ,through whom be the glory and the majestyto you both now and for all generationsand for ever and ever.  Amen.If you want to join the movement, I’m calling all believers, anyone who wants to pray for the world, their country, their region, a specific societal issue. Using something as simple as the voice memo app on your phone, record a 1–2 minute prayer and email it to: storykingmedia@gmail.com, Simply write the word ‘PRAYER’ in the subject line of the email. Sources: A Prayer from St. Clement of Rome

Support the ShowSummarized Transcript: Good afternoon, everyone. It is Friday, December 5, 2025. Here are the stories we’re praying about today:Netflix Acquires Warner Bros. Discovery in $82.7 Billion DealNetflix announced on December 5, 2025, its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery's studios and streaming business, including HBO Max and HBO, for an enterprise value of $82.7 billion ($72 billion equity), marking one of Hollywood's largest mergers. The cash-and-stock deal, valued at $27.75 per share, follows a bidding war with Paramount Skydance and Comcast, and is expected to close after WBD spins off its cable networks (CNN, TNT) in Q3 2026. Netflix, with 300 million subscribers, gains iconic franchises like DC Comics, "Game of Thrones," and "Harry Potter," enhancing its content library and global dominance. The move aims to boost innovation and production, though theater owners warn of threats to exhibition.New York Times Sues Perplexity AI for Copyright InfringementThe New York Times filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI, accusing the startup of unlawfully copying and distributing millions of its articles, videos, and podcasts without permission to train and power its generative AI search engine. The suit, filed in federal court in New York, claims Perplexity's model relies on scraping paywalled content, violating copyrights and trademarks by generating "hallucinated" responses attributed to the Times. This is the Times' second AI suit after its 2023 case against OpenAI and Microsoft; Perplexity faces similar claims from Dow Jones and the Chicago Tribune. The lawsuit seeks damages and an injunction, highlighting publishers' battles against AI firms for unauthorized use of journalistic content.Notable Deaths of 2025: Pope Francis, Charlie Kirk, Virginia Giuffre, Gene Hackman2025 saw influential figures whose deaths had profound impacts: Pope Francis died in April, leading to the first American pope and reshaping the Catholic Church's 1.4 billion followers; conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot in September, sparking debates on political violence; Virginia Giuffre, 41, Epstein trafficking survivor and advocate, died by suicide in April, intensifying scrutiny of Epstein's network; and Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, 95, and wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in February—Hackman from heart disease amid Alzheimer's, Arakawa from hantavirus—prompting mystery and mourning in Hollywood. These losses highlighted global shifts in faith, activism, justice, and culture.2026 World Cup: 104 Games Across 16 Stadiums, Heat and Weather ChallengesThe 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, will feature an unprecedented 104 games across 16 stadiums in 16 cities spanning four time zones and up to 2,800 miles. Iconic venues include Mexico City's Estadio Azteca (opening match), Los Angeles' $5.5 billion SoFi Stadium, and New York's MetLife Stadium (final); groups are geographically clustered to minimize travel. However, extreme heat poses risks at 10 venues (e.g., Monterrey, Arlington, Houston), with 14 cities exceeding safe thresholds in summer; roofs in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, and Vancouver will mitigate, but altitude in Mexico City/Guadalajara and rain in others (10+ days/month) could affect play. FIFA plans adaptations like daytime roof use, but experts warn of climate impacts on players and fans.So let’s pray…Thank you for listening to News on Knees, a community prayer podcast by Story King Media. If you want to join the movement, I’m calling all believers, anyone who wants to pray for the world, their country, their region, a specific societal issue. Using something as simple as the voice memo app on your phone, record a 1–2 minute prayer and email it to: storykingmedia@gmail.com, Simply write the word ‘PRAYER’ in the subject line of the email. Sources: Netflix Warner Bros $83B DealNYT Sues Perplexity AI2025 Notable Deaths2026 World Cup Challenges

Support the ShowSummarized Transcript: Good morning, everyone. It is Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Here are the stories we’re praying about today:1. Record-Breaking Thanksgiving Travel Amid Weather DisruptionsThe TSA screened over 3.1 million passengers on November 30, 2025, marking the busiest day in its history as travelers returned from Thanksgiving, surpassing the previous record of 3.09 million set in June. Eight of the TSA's top 10 busiest days have now occurred in 2025, with daily volumes averaging 2.48 million. Weather disruptions led to over 1,000 flight cancellations and 13,000 delays on Sunday, with a new winter storm bringing 2-4 inches of snow from Kansas to Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio through Tuesday, causing over 300 cancellations and 3,300 delays by Monday afternoon.2. Trump Declares Venezuelan Airspace Closed Amid Drug Trafficking TensionsOn November 29, 2025, President Trump ordered the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela "closed in its entirety" via Truth Social, warning airlines, pilots, drug dealers, and human traffickers, as part of escalating U.S. pressure on Nicolás Maduro's government for facilitating drug trafficking. Venezuela denounced the move as a "colonialist threat" violating sovereignty and international law, halting U.S. deportation flights. The declaration follows U.S. strikes on suspected drug boats and Trump's hints at land operations, with the FAA previously warning of hazards in Venezuelan skies. No immediate enforcement details were provided, but it has prompted airlines to reroute flights.3. Protesters Thwart ICE Raid in NYC Chinatown, Leading to ArrestsOn November 29, 2025, hundreds of protesters blocked a federal garage in Manhattan's Chinatown, preventing ICE, CBP, and DHS agents from launching a planned immigration raid on Canal Street vendors, resulting in over a dozen protester arrests during scuffles with NYPD. The confrontation, echoing an October raid that detained nine immigrants, involved protesters throwing debris and chanting "ICE out of New York," forcing agents to abort the operation. DHS blamed "agitators" for violence, while advocates called it resistance to Trump's mass deportation agenda in immigrant-heavy NYC. Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani criticized the raids as "irresponsible."4. Man Pleads Guilty in Murder of Ole Miss Student Jimmie 'Jay' LeeOn December 1, 2025, Sheldon "Timothy" Herrington Jr. pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and evidence tampering in the 2022 killing of University of Mississippi graduate Jimmie "Jay" Lee, a prominent LGBTQ+ activist, avoiding a second capital murder trial. Prosecutors alleged Herrington killed Lee to conceal a romantic relationship, with Lee's remains found in February 2025 via DNA confirmation. The first trial ended in a mistrial; Herrington faces sentencing on December 2 in Oxford, Mississippi. Lee's family and supporters hailed the plea as justice after years of advocacy.5. Baltimore Jury Awards $21.5M to Tenants Attacked by Convicted Sex OffenderA Baltimore jury awarded $21.5 million on November 25, 2025, to April Hurley and Jonte Gilmore, tenants assaulted and set on fire in 2023 by Jason Billingsley, a convicted sex offender hired as maintenance without background checks by landlords Eden Homes and Property Pals. Billingsley, who pleaded guilty to the attacks and later murdered tech CEO Pava LaPere, gained access by posing as a repairman; the verdict includes $10 million in punitive damages for negligence. The ruling sends a message on tenant safety, with landlords planning an appeal. Survivors expressed relief but noted no amount erases the trauma.Sources: Record-Breaking Thanksgiving Travel Amid Weather DisruptionsTrump Declares Venezuelan Airspace Closed Amid Drug Trafficking Tensions Protesters Thwart ICE Raid in NYC Chinatown, Leading to Arrests Man Pleads Guilty in Murder of Ole Miss Student Jimmie 'Jay' LeeBaltimore Jury Awards $21.5M to Tenants Attacked by Convicted Sex Offender

Support the ShowPsalm 46 (NIV)God is our refuge and strength,    an ever-present help in trouble.2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way    and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,3 though its waters roar and foam    and the mountains quake with their surging.[c]4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,    the holy place where the Most High dwells.5 God is within her, she will not fall;    God will help her at break of day.6 Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall;    he lifts his voice, the earth melts.7 The Lord Almighty is with us;    the God of Jacob is our fortress.8 Come and see what the Lord has done,    the desolations he has brought on the earth.9 He makes wars cease    to the ends of the earth.He breaks the bow and shatters the spear;    he burns the shields[d] with fire.10 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;    I will be exalted among the nations,    I will be exalted in the earth.”11 The Lord Almighty is with us;    the God of Jacob is our fortress.Thank you for listening to News on Knees, a community prayer podcast by Story King Media. If you want to join the movement, I’m calling all believers, anyone who wants to pray for the world, their country, their region, a specific societal issue. Using something as simple as the voice memo app on your phone, record a 1–2 minute prayer and email it to: storykingmedia@gmail.com, that’s…storykingmedia@gmail.comSimply write the word ‘PRAYER’ in the subject line of the email. NOTE - Two Rules for Submitted Prayers:Please Keep Obvious Political Bias OutNo Personal Requests. Prayers should be about societal issues that are either global, country, state, or region-specific.And if this show blesses you, if you believe in the work we’re doing, would you consider supporting News on Knees on Patreon? Just a few dollars a month will keep it going and growing, so we can continue flooding the world with prayer instead of panic.All instructions, links, and news sources will be in the show notes.I leave you with:Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”Until next time…Sources: Bible Gateway - Psalm 46 (NIV)

Support the ShowGood morning, everybody. Happy Thanksgiving to my American listeners. As such, I’ll be reading “A Liturgy for Feasting with Friends,” from Every Moment Holy Volume 1, by Douglas Kaine McKelvey. Read by permission from the publisher, Rabbit Room Press. Here is A Liturgy for “Feasting with Friends.”1. https://www.rabbitroom.com/rabbit-room-press 2. AmazonI hope you all find encouragement in those words as you start your week. God bless. Thank you for listening to News on Knees, a community prayer podcast by Story King Media. If you want to join the movement, I’m calling all believers, anyone who wants to pray for the world, their country, their region, a specific societal issue. Using something as simple as the voice memo app on your phone, record a 1–2 minute prayer and email it to: storykingmedia@gmail.com, Simply write the word ‘PRAYER’ in the subject line of the email. NOTE - Two Rules for Submitted Prayers:Please Keep Obvious Political Bias OutNo Personal Requests. Prayers should be about societal issues that are either global, country, state, or region-specific.And if this show blesses you, if you believe in the work we’re doing, would you consider supporting News on Knees on Patreon? Just a few dollars a month will keep it going and growing, so we can continue flooding the world with prayer instead of panic.All instructions, links, and news sources will be in the show notes.I leave you with:Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”Until next time…

Support the ShowSummarized Transcript: Good morning, everyone. It is Tuesday, November 25, 2025. I’m just going to be thankful this week, as this Thursday is Thanksgiving. Also, if any of listeners have testimonies to share, things they’re grateful for, you can send them my way to storykingmedia@gmail.com. So that said, here are the things in the news we are grateful for today:1. Gen Z Attends Church More Than Older Generations  A new Barna/Gloo study (November 2025) shows post-pandemic Gen Z adults (18–28) attend church significantly more often than Millennials, Gen X, or Boomers — averaging 23 services per year compared to 19 for Gen X and under 17 for Boomers/Elders, marking the first time in decades a younger generation out-attends its elders.2. Bible Sales Surge 11% in 2025, Top 18 Million  U.S. Bible sales are up 11% year-over-year, with over 18 million copies sold so far in 2025 — the strongest sustained growth since tracking began. September alone saw 2.4 million Bibles sold, coinciding with the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, continuing a boom that began in 2021.3. Operation Home for the Holidays Rescues 135 Missing Children  A two-week Central Florida operation (November 2025) using real-time intelligence rescued 135 missing and exploited children aged 23 months to 17 years across Tampa (57), Orlando (14), Jacksonville (22), Fort Myers (29), plus 13 from other states and countries — many victims of abuse, neglect, or trafficking.4. One in Three Gen Z Adults Are Intentional Budgeters  A new Talker Research/Affirm survey of 2,000 Gen Z Americans (born 1997–2012) finds 33% identify as careful planners who budget and track spending — nearly three times the 12% who describe themselves as spontaneous spenders, defying stereotypes of financial impulsiveness.5. Trump Hosts NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani at White House  On November 21, 2025, President Trump welcomed democratic socialist NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to the White House; both described the meeting as surprisingly productive, highlighting shared views and mutual respect despite ideological differences, with Trump defending Mamdani against conservative reporters.6. First-Ever Live Sighting of Gingko-Toothed Beaked Whales  A veteran whale researcher achieved the first confirmed live observation of the ultra-rare gingko-toothed beaked whale pair in November 2025, enabling full genome sequencing and linking the species to a known whale song — a breakthrough that will help map their range and protect them from threats like military sonar.So let’s pray…Thank you for listening to News on Knees, a community prayer podcast by Story King Media. If you want to join the movement, I’m calling all believers, anyone who wants to pray for the world, their country, their region, a specific societal issue. Using something as simple as the voice memo app on your phone, record a 1–2 minute prayer and email it to: storykingmedia@gmail.com, Simply write the word ‘PRAYER’ in the subject line of the email. NOTE - Two Rules for Submitted Prayers:Please Keep Obvious Political Bias OutNo Personal Requests. Prayers should be about societal issues that are either global, country, state, or region-specific.And if this show blesses you, if you believe in the work we’re doing, would you consider supporting News on Knees on Patreon? Just a few dollars a month will keep it going and growing, so we can continue flooding the world with prayer instead of panic.Sources: Gen Z Attends Church More Than Older GenerationsBible Sales Surge 11% in 2025, Top 18 MillionOperation Home for the Holidays Rescues 135 Missing ChildrenOne in Three Gen Z Adults Are Intentional Budgeters    Trump Hosts NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani at White HouseFirst-Ever Live Sighting of Gingko-Toothed Beaked Whales  

Support the ShowHappy Sunday, everybody. Being Thanksgiving week, I thought it appropriate to read “A Liturgy to Mark the Start of the Christmas Season” from Every Moment Holy Volume 1, by Douglas Kaine McKelvey. Read by permission from the publisher, Rabbit Room Press. Here is A Liturgy to Mark the Start of the Christmas Season.1. https://www.rabbitroom.com/rabbit-room-press 2. AmazonI hope you all find encouragement in those words as you start your week. God bless. Thank you for listening to News on Knees, a community prayer podcast by Story King Media. If you want to join the movement, I’m calling all believers, anyone who wants to pray for the world, their country, their region, a specific societal issue. Using something as simple as the voice memo app on your phone, record a 1–2 minute prayer and email it to: storykingmedia@gmail.com, Simply write the word ‘PRAYER’ in the subject line of the email. NOTE - Two Rules for Submitted Prayers:Please Keep Obvious Political Bias OutNo Personal Requests. Prayers should be about societal issues that are either global, country, state, or region-specific.And if this show blesses you, if you believe in the work we’re doing, would you consider supporting News on Knees on Patreon? Just a few dollars a month will keep it going and growing, so we can continue flooding the world with prayer instead of panic.All instructions, links, and news sources will be in the show notes.I leave you with:Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”Until next time…

Support the ShowSummarized Transcript: Good morning, everyone. It is Thursday, November 20, 2025. Here are today’s stories:1. China Prepares Civilian Armada for Potential Taiwan InvasionReuters analysis of ship tracking and satellite imagery reveals China conducted large-scale summer 2025 drills integrating hundreds of civilian ferries, barges, and roll-on/roll-off vessels to rapidly land troops and equipment on beaches, rehearsing tactics for a possible Taiwan invasion. Naval experts say the exercises show China has moved beyond theoretical planning to concrete invasion preparations that could rival or exceed the scale of the WWII Normandy landings.2. Trump Signs Bill Forcing Release of Epstein DOJ FilesPresident Trump signed bipartisan legislation, requiring the Justice Department to publicly release its full case files on Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days, reversing his previous opposition. The bill, passed overwhelmingly by both House and Senate, aims to provide transparency and accountability for Epstein’s victims and the public. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer called it a command for “full honesty” from the administration.3. Verizon Announces 13,000+ Job Cuts and Store RestructuringVerizon revealed it will eliminate over 13,000 positions in its largest-ever single round of layoffs as part of a major cost-cutting and restructuring plan. The company will also convert 179 corporate retail stores to franchised operations and close one location. The moves are intended to streamline operations amid competitive pressures.4. U.S. Employers Added 119,000 Jobs in SeptemberThe first official jobs report since the end of the six-week government shutdown showed U.S. employers added 119,000 jobs in September 2025, indicating a rebound in hiring after earlier signs of slowdown. The data, delayed by the shutdown, provides the first clear post-shutdown snapshot of labor market health.5. Amazon Warns of Iran-Linked Cyber-to-Physical AttacksAmazon’s threat intelligence team identified a dangerous new trend called “cyber-enabled kinetic targeting,” where state-sponsored hackers (including Iran’s MuddyWater group, linked to MOIS) use cyber intrusions (hacking cameras, IoT devices, etc.) to gather real-time intelligence for planned physical attacks. The findings highlight a growing fusion of cyber and kinetic warfare capabilities.So let’s pray…Thank you for listening to News on Knees, a community prayer podcast by Story King Media. If you want to join the movement, I’m calling all believers, anyone who wants to pray for the world, their country, their region, a specific societal issue. Using something as simple as the voice memo app on your phone, record a 1–2 minute prayer and email it to: storykingmedia@gmail.com, Simply write the word ‘PRAYER’ in the subject line of the email. And if this show blesses you, if you believe in the work we’re doing, would you consider supporting News on Knees on Patreon? Just a few dollars a month will keep it going and growing, so we can continue flooding the world with prayer instead of panic.Sources: China Prepares Civilian Armada for Potential Taiwan Invasion Trump Signs Bill Forcing Release of Epstein DOJ Files Verizon Announces 13,000+ Job Cuts and Store Restructuring U.S. Employers Added 119,000 Jobs in September Amazon Warns of Iran-Linked Cyber-to-Physical Attacks

Support the ShowSummarized Transcript: Good morning, everyone. It is Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Here are the stories we’re praying about today:1. Saudi Crown Prince MBS Visits White House Amid F-35 Sale AnnouncementSaudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Washington today, for his first White House visit in seven years, aiming to rebuild U.S.-Saudi ties on security, energy, and technology. President Trump confirmed the U.S. will sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, despite Pentagon concerns over technology risks to Israel and potential Chinese access. The talks include multibillion-dollar AI infrastructure investments and civil nuclear cooperation. The deal underscores America's strategic partnership amid Middle East tensions.2. U.S. Universities Face 17% Drop in New International Student EnrollmentNew international student enrollments at U.S. universities fell 17% this fall, the steepest non-pandemic decline in over a decade, according to the Institute of International Education's November 17, 2025, report surveying 825 institutions. Visa delays, denials, and Trump administration policies are primary factors, with 57% of schools reporting decreases. The drop threatens cultural diversity, financial stability, and economic contributions, estimated at $43 billion annually. While overall enrollment dipped only 1%, experts warn of long-term impacts for 2026-2027.3. Cloudflare Outage Disrupts Major Services Including ChatGPT and XCloudflare resolved a global outage today that disrupted services like ChatGPT, X (formerly Twitter), League of Legends, Spotify, Shopify, and New Jersey Transit, with thousands of reports on Downdetector. The issue stemmed from a configuration change in Cloudflare's bot mitigation service, causing Error 500s and connectivity failures. Platforms like OpenAI and Riot Games confirmed impacts but reported full recovery. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in shared internet infrastructure.4. Gunmen Abduct 25 Girls from Nigerian Boarding School, Kill Vice PrincipalArmed gunmen raided a girls' boarding school in Maga, Kebbi State, Nigeria, on November 17, 2025, abducting 25 female students and killing the vice principal around 4 a.m., police reported. The attackers exchanged fire with guards using sophisticated weapons before fleeing; no group claimed responsibility. This incident echoes the 2014 Chibok kidnapping, amid rising bandit abductions in northwest Nigeria for ransom. The government vowed to secure the girls' release and bring perpetrators to justice.So let’s pray…Thank you for listening to News on Knees, a community prayer podcast by Story King Media. If you want to join the movement, I’m calling all believers, anyone who wants to pray for the world, their country, their region, a specific societal issue. Using something as simple as the voice memo app on your phone, record a 1–2 minute prayer and email it to: storykingmedia@gmail.com, Simply write the word ‘PRAYER’ in the subject line of the email. NOTE - Two Rules for Submitted Prayers:Please Keep Obvious Political Bias OutNo Personal Requests. Prayers should be about societal issues that are either global, country, state, or region-specific.Sources: Saudi Crown Prince MBS Visits White House Amid F-35 Sale Announcement U.S. Universities Face 17% Drop in New International Student Enrollment Cloudflare Outage Disrupts Major Services Including ChatGPT and XGunmen Abduct 25 Girls from Nigerian Boarding School, Kill Vice Principal

Support the ShowHappy Sunday, everybody. This is the final installment of the Liturgies of the Hours, which means we’ve arrived at Nightfall. I’m reading from Every Moment Holy Volume 1, by Douglas Kaine McKelvey. Read by permission from the publisher, Rabbit Room Press. Here is the Liturgy of the Hours: Nightfall. 1. https://www.rabbitroom.com/rabbit-room-press 2. AmazonI hope you all find encouragement in those words as you start your week. God bless. Thank you for listening to News on Knees, a community prayer podcast by Story King Media. If you want to join the movement, I’m calling all believers, anyone who wants to pray for the world, their country, their region, a specific societal issue. Using something as simple as the voice memo app on your phone, record a 1–2 minute prayer and email it to: storykingmedia@gmail.com, Simply write the word ‘PRAYER’ in the subject line of the email. NOTE - Two Rules for Submitted Prayers:Please Keep Obvious Political Bias OutNo Personal Requests. Prayers should be about societal issues that are either global, country, state, or region-specific.And if this show blesses you, if you believe in the work we’re doing, would you consider supporting News on Knees on Patreon? Just a few dollars a month will keep it going and growing, so we can continue flooding the world with prayer instead of panic.All instructions, links, and news sources will be in the show notes.I leave you with:Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”Until next time…

Support the ShowSummarized Transcript: Good afternoon, everyone. It is November 14, 2025. Here are the stories we’re praying about today:1. BBC Apologizes to Trump Over Jan. 6 Speech EditThe BBC issued a personal apology on November 13, 2025, to President Donald Trump for a misleading edit in its "Panorama" documentary that spliced parts of his January 6, 2021, speech, creating the impression of a direct call to violence. BBC Chair Samir Shah acknowledged the "error of judgment" in a letter to the White House, and the program will not be rebroadcast. However, the broadcaster rejected Trump's legal team's demand for a $1 billion defamation lawsuit, retraction, and compensation, stating no basis for such a claim exists. The controversy led to resignations of BBC Director-General Tim Davie and News Chief Deborah Turness.2. U.S. Approves $330 Million Arms Sale to TaiwanThe U.S. State Department approved a potential $330 million sale of fighter jet spare and repair parts to Taiwan on November 13, 2025, the first such transaction since President Trump took office, to maintain Taiwan's F-16, C-130, and IDF aircraft readiness. The Pentagon stated the deal enhances Taiwan's defense against threats and supports regional stability. China strongly opposed the sale, calling it a "grave infringement" on its sovereignty, and vowed "all necessary measures" to protect its interests. Taiwan welcomed the approval as vital for its security amid tensions with Beijing.3. House Oversight Releases 20,000 Epstein DocumentsThe House Oversight Committee released over 20,000 pages of documents from Jeffrey Epstein's estate on November 12, 2025, revealing his global network of contacts from 2009 to 2019, including emails mentioning figures like Noam Chomsky, Steve Bannon, and President Trump. The files, subpoenaed earlier, do not implicate contacts in Epstein's crimes but highlight his influence as a registered sex offender. Democrats released emails suggesting Trump's knowledge of Epstein's activities, while Republicans countered with the full cache, calling Democratic selections "cherry-picked." The release has reignited scrutiny of Epstein's ties to elites.4. Fed Expected to Cut Rates 25 Basis Points in DecemberA Reuters poll of economists released on November 12, 2025, shows 80% expect the Federal Reserve to cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points in December to support a weakening labor market, up from last month's survey. The anticipated move would bring the fed funds rate to 3.25%-3.50%, amid FOMC divisions on further cuts due to limited data from the government shutdown. Inflation is projected to remain above the Fed's 2% target through 2027. The poll highlights uncertainty in the 2026 rate path.So let’s pray…Thank you for listening to News on Knees, a community prayer podcast by Story King Media. If you want to join the movement, I’m calling all believers, anyone who wants to pray for the world, their country, their region, a specific societal issue. Using something as simple as the voice memo app on your phone, record a 1–2 minute prayer and email it to: storykingmedia@gmail.com, Simply write the word ‘PRAYER’ in the subject line of the email. NOTE - Two Rules for Submitted Prayers:Please Keep Obvious Political Bias OutNo Personal Requests. Prayers should be about societal issues that are either global, country, state, or region-specific.And if this show blesses you, if you believe in the work we’re doing, would you consider supporting News on Knees on Patreon? Just a few dollars a month will keep it going and growing, so we can continue flooding the world with prayer instead of panic.Sources: BBC Apologizes to Trump Over Jan. 6 Speech Edit U.S. Approves $330 Million Arms Sale to Taiwan House Oversight Releases 20,000 Epstein DocumentsFed Expected to Cut Rates 25 Basis Points in December