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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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- Today23 min
MLB Warns Christian Players, Gay Marriage Support Drops, Deuteronomy 6
Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: MLB warned three San Francisco Giants pitchers after they wrote Bible verses on their caps during the team's Pride Night game. Plus, authorities say they disrupted an alleged plot targeting President Trump's White House UFC event before it could be carried out. FOCUS: New research on faith transmission reveals what helps children develop lasting beliefs — and what churches and parents can do to foster mature faith in the next generation. MAIN THING: Support for same-sex marriage is slipping from its early-2020s highs, with Republicans showing the largest shift. Billy Hallowell speaks with Tony Perkins about why many Americans are reconsidering the promises made during the push for legalization and the cultural consequences they believe followed. LAST THING: Deuteronomy 6:5-9 reminds believers to love God wholeheartedly and diligently pass their faith on to their children. 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
- Yesterday23 min
Spielberg on Aliens and Faith, Major Iran Deal Update, Psalm 119
Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Trump announces a new agreement with Iran aimed at ending months of conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global oil supplies. Plus, tragedy in India after two pastors were among six hostages found dead amid ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur. FOCUS: Steven Spielberg’s new film Disclosure Day is raising questions about aliens and faith. Efrem Graham joins us to discuss why Spielberg included spiritual themes and whether Christians should be concerned if extraterrestrial life exists. MAIN THING: A major survey from FIRE finds many law professors believe free speech is headed in the wrong direction on college campuses. Nathan Honeycutt joins Madison Seals to explain the concerns and what can be done to reverse the trend. LAST THING: Psalm 119:160 — "All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal." 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
- 4 days ago27 min
'Islamic Dilemma' Goes Viral, Joy Villa, Luke 1:37
Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Another major children's hospital is ending transgender procedures for minors after a Justice Department settlement. Plus, Christian leaders gather in Jerusalem to combat rising antisemitism and defend biblical truth. FOCUS: Singer Joy Villa shares how she escaped Scientology and found faith in Jesus Christ, explaining the experiences that led her away from the movement and toward Christianity. MAIN THING: A viral apologetics argument known as the "Islamic Dilemma" is reigniting debates between Christians and Muslims. One of its most outspoken advocates, David Wood, explains why he believes the challenge raises difficult questions for Islam. LAST THING: Luke 1:37 — "For with God nothing shall be impossible." 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
- 5 days ago22 min
Should Christians Delete YouVersion? BBC Hostile Towards Faith, Trump Iran Threat, Deuteronomy 4
Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Trump vows renewed strikes on Iran after accusing Tehran of dragging out negotiations, while tensions flare again across the Middle East. Plus, unrest in Northern Ireland after a Sudanese asylum seeker is charged in a brutal stabbing attack. FOCUS: Apologist Mike Winger deleted the YouVersion Bible app over concerns surrounding The Passion Translation, sparking debate over Bible translations and discernment. MAIN THING: BBC host Jeremy Vine says he believes Christ is who He claimed to be, but admits he rarely talks about his faith inside the BBC. Raj Nair and Stephen Briggs break down what his comments reveal about Christianity and culture in Britain. LAST THING: Deuteronomy 4:2 — “Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keep the commands of the Lord your God that I give 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
- 6 days ago22 min
60,000 Worship in Europe, Spielberg’s Alien Film Sparks Debate, Sudan Christians Suffer, James 1
Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: A Texas jury convicts Karmelo Anthony in the murder of Austin Metcalf, and 60,000 Christians gather in the Netherlands for a massive Pentecost worship event many see as a sign of renewed spiritual hunger in Europe. FOCUS: Steven Spielberg’s new alien blockbuster Disclosure Day is triggering debate inside the church over UFOs, deception, and the supernatural. MAIN THING: Christians in Sudan are caught in the crossfire of one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises as millions are displaced and churches are destroyed. LAST THING: James 1:2-4 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
- 1 weeks ago24 min
Christian Crisis in Sudan, Franklin Graham Responds to Talrico, 1 Corinthians 12
Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Christians in Sudan are enduring one of the world's worst humanitarian crises as civil war continues to devastate the country. FOCUS: Franklin Graham is weighing in after Texas lawmaker James Talarico sparked controversy with comments about Scripture. MAIN THING: Jessica Rose lived as a man for seven years before confronting the childhood trauma, sexual abuse, and family instability she says fueled her identity struggles. LAST THING: 1 Corinthians 12 reminds believers that every member of the body of Christ is indispensable, and when one part suffers, all suffer together. 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
- 1 weeks ago20 min
Iran Fires Missiles at Israel, Christian Slaves in Pakistan, UFOs & Science, Romans 1
Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Iran launches missile attacks on Israel, escalating tensions in the Middle East and threatening delicate nuclear negotiations. Plus, American Christians are helping rescue families trapped in modern-day slavery in Pakistan, giving hundreds a chance at a new life. FOCUS: Author and Wonders Center founder David Rives joins the show to discuss the growing fascination with UFOs and aliens and why Christians need a biblical understanding of science and the supernatural. MAIN THING: The cost of raising a family continues to climb. Madison Seals speaks with Heritage Foundation budget expert Dan Kowalski about new spending reforms aimed at lowering costs and putting families first. LAST THING: Romans 1:20 “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, his eternal power and divine nature have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.” 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
- 1 weeks ago20 min
Are Demons Real? Scholar Craig Keener Reveals the Eye-Opening Evidence
Are demons real — or are stories of possession and spiritual oppression simply myths? In this eye-opening conversation, renowned New Testament scholar and author Dr. Craig Keener joins Billy Hallowell to discuss the reality of the demonic, what the Bible teaches about spiritual warfare, and the fascinating research documenting possession-like experiences across cultures worldwide. Stream CBN's new documentary "Investigating the Supernatural: Angels and Demons" at cbn.com/supernatural
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