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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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- 1 weeks ago20 min
Noah's Ark Search UPDATE, Media SILENT as 60 Christians Killed, Pastor Arrested, Proverbs 12
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Artza: The Holy Land Gift Box https://www.artzabox.com/cbn Christian Solidarity International (CSI) - Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: A Florida mother is charged with neglect after four children were left home alone while she worked in Las Vegas. Rev. Patrick Mahoney is facing trial after his arrest during a protest outside the Chinese Embassy.FOCUS: Researchers investigating a boat-shaped formation in Turkey make another announcement about Noah’s ark.MAIN THING: Reports say at least 60 Orthodox Christians were killed in Ethiopia. Dan Andros, Billy Hallowell and Raj discuss what is known, what remains unclear and how to pray for those affected.BIBLE VERSE: Proverbs 12:22 — “The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth.” 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 ago27 min
Evangelist Threatened by Cops for Sharing Faith, GREAT Alabama Law, 2 Timothy 2
Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: A proposed Texas data center campus is fueling debate over water, power and local control. An Ohio pastor is also defending his polygynous marriage as biblical.FOCUS: Alabama’s new law requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms. What’s behind the law, who’s funding the displays, and what are critics saying?MAIN THING: Evangelist David Hoffman says police threatened to arrest him for sharing his faith at a Christmas festival. He and his attorney explain the legal challenge to the city’s speech rules. BIBLE VERSE: 2 Timothy 2:15 calls believers to present themselves to God as approved workers who correctly handle the word of truth. 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 ago25 min
Shock Marriage Numbers, Church ATTACK, Proverbs 18
Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: A gun attack at a Greek Orthodox funeral in Jordan killed at least seven people and wounded about 40. Plus, a new analysis examines the steep decline in America’s marriage rate and what churches can do to support healthy relationships.FOCUS: Narnia fans are challenging Netflix’s upcoming adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew. We look at what’s driving the backlash and where the petition stands.MAIN THING: With election integrity a major concern heading into the midterms, Madison Seals talks with Honest Elections Project Action Executive Director Jason Snead about what’s at stake and how to build trust in election results.BIBLE VERSE: Proverbs 18:22 — “He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.” SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454
- 2 weeks ago22 min
Revival in California Coast, Carl Lentz, Rising Iran Tensions, James 4
Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Iran may be rebuilding parts of its nuclear program as satellite images show construction at sites previously struck. Plus, thousands gathered in Oceanside, California, for worship, evangelism and oceanfront baptisms.FOCUS: Carl Lentz speaks publicly for the first time since the scandal that ended his leadership at Hillsong NYC. What happened, what has his wife Laura said, and why did they stay together?MAIN THING: Israeli jets flew in attack formation toward Iran amid fears the war could resume. CBN Israel’s Chris Mitchell reports on the latest regional tensions.BIBLE VERSE: James 4:17 — “So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.” 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
- 2 weeks ago25 min
Trump Helps Free American From Russia, Hindu Finds Jesus, Proverbs 1
Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: An American teacher imprisoned in Russia for nearly two years is heading home after President Trump asked Vladimir Putin to release him. Plus, a new poll finds Americans are wary of AI and oppose building data centers in their communities.FOCUS: Millions are turning to ChatGPT with religion-based questions. What are they asking, and how are people using AI to explore faith?MAIN THING: Kam Flynn grew up in a devout Hindu family in apartheid-era South Africa. Now she’s part of a growing effort to share the gospel across the U.K. Raj Nair hears how her journey brought her to Jesus.BIBLE VERSE: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.” — Proverbs 1:7 SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Radical-Revelations 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
- 2 weeks ago26 min
WNBA's Odd Response to Kanter, Forced Marriage, France Riots, Proverbs 30
Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: The Trump administration announces a $25 million whistleblower program offering up to $30,000 for tips that lead to a fraud conviction or federal enforcement action. The WNBA also says Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are ineligible to play, while its agreement leaves “woman” undefined.FOCUS: A human rights attorney raises concerns about a 13-year-old girl allegedly abducted and forced into marriage in Pakistan, and what her family is doing to secure her release.MAIN THING: Pastor Chris Wickland joins Raj to discuss how student protests in France escalated into broader unrest over immigration, identity and faith.BIBLE VERSE: “Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.” — Proverbs 30:5 (ESV) 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
- 2 weeks ago22 min
A Chilling Warning to the US, Pastor Killed While Evangelizing, Deuteronomy 17
Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: More than 500,000 people protested across France over living costs and education, with violence and mass arrests. House Speaker Mike Johnson called the unrest a warning for the U.S.FOCUS: A pastor in Colombia was murdered by gang members he was evangelizing. We look at his background and the response to his death.MAIN THING: At 102, Holocaust survivor Walter Bingham remembers classmates turning against him as antisemitism became government policy. He tells CBN News why he sees troubling echoes today.BIBLE VERSE: Deuteronomy 17:18–19 says Israel’s king was to keep God’s law with him and read it throughout his life. 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
- 2 weeks ago23 min
France Is Burning, Evangeline Lilly, 1 Corinthians 13
Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: France reports about 1,800 arrests after demonstrations turned violent, but the NFL says next Sunday’s Saints-Steelers game in Paris is still on. Plus, Christian leaders are calling Americans to 52 days of prayer and repentance ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary.FOCUS: Why did actress Evangeline Lilly leave Hollywood, and what does her journey mean?MAIN THING: Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America’s Kelsey Pritchard joins Madison Seals to discuss the four states where abortion could shape midterm races—and how those contests could affect abortion policy nationwide.BIBLE VERSE: “So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” — 1 Corinthians 13:13 SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454
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