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Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: A Texas judge who refused to perform same-sex weddings wins a major legal victory and a $640,000 payout. Plus, a new Gallup survey finds most Americans still believe religion is a positive force and want more of it in society. FOCUS: Generation Z is bucking expectations. New data shows younger Americans are attending church and sharing their faith more than other generations — but there are still some troubling trends beneath the surface. MAIN THING: Clean comedian Nate Bargatze is suddenly at the center of controversy after attending a White House event. Billy Hallowell and Raj Nair unpack the backlash and what it reveals about culture. LAST THING: John 14:6 — "Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'" SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces he'll step down after devastating election losses. Plus, a Brazilian family is sentenced to jail for homeschooling their children, raising new concerns over parental rights. FOCUS: Radio host Steve Deace joins Billy Hallowell to discuss Steven Spielberg's "Disclosure Day" and why Christians shouldn't fear questions surrounding extraterrestrial life. MAIN THING: California Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing Heartbeat International over abortion pill reversal. Heartbeat President Jor-El Godsey explains why he says the case threatens women's choices and pro-life ministry. LAST THING: Psalm 56:3 — "When I am afraid, I put my trust in you." SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Peace with Iran? A new U.S.-Iran framework deal launches negotiations, but critics warn vague provisions on Hezbollah, frozen assets, and the Strait of Hormuz could create major conflicts down the road. Plus, newly released UFO documents spark fresh claims that Russia and China may be involved in a race to reverse-engineer mysterious technology. FOCUS: Texas Children's Hospital is launching the nation's first detransition clinic after a lawsuit forced major changes. Billy Hallowell explains the landmark case, the broader victories it produced, and why detransitioners' stories are drawing renewed attention. MAIN THING: Lionel Messi is once again making headlines, but this time it's not just because of his performance on the field. CBN's Raj Nair and Stephen Briggs discuss Messi's postgame comments and the growing number of athletes openly praising God on the world's biggest stage. LAST THING: Romans 15:13 — "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." 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

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

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: The U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear a parental notification case out of California, leaving in place a ruling that blocks a school district from requiring parents be informed about students' gender identity requests. FOCUS STORY: New research explores the growing intersection of religion and artificial intelligence, raising important questions about faith, technology, and the future. CULTURE WATCH: Arkansas declares June "Fidelity Month," joining other states promoting faith, family, and traditional values during the entire month. MAIN THING: LifeWise Academy CEO Joel Penton joins Billy Hallowell to discuss a recent legal victory and the ongoing effort to bring Bible education to public school students during the school day. LAST THING: Romans 8:28 reminds believers that God works all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. 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