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Featuring Keith Black. A news program looking at the top stories and other issues of concern to the church locally, nationally and internationally.

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    Newsmakers, Monday, June 2, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 3:19


    Man charged in attack on Colorado group supporting Israeli hostages...11 people hospitalized in stabbing attack at the Salem, Oregon, Union Gospel Mission...and arguments to be heard tomorrow in case involving the Yakima Union Gospel MIssionn.   

    Newsmakers, Friday, May 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 3:04


    Hamas reviews new ceasfire proposal...Texas abortion pill ban update...and destructive fire at historic Ohio church building.

    Newsmakers, Thursday, May 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 2:41


    Spokane-area school board expresses concerns over protections for female athletes...Nebraska passes transgender athletes bill...and Israel authorizes 22 Jewish settlements in the West Bank.

    Newsmakers, Wednesday, May 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 2:46


    Arrests at another Christian Rally in Seattle...abortions back on hold in Missouri...and last-second changes to California high school track and field championships regarding transgender athletes.

    Newsmakers, Tuesday, May 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 3:52


    Court of appearance for people arrested in Seattle counterprotest of Christian rally...a contentious rally in Jerusalem...10 commandments could be posted in Texas public school classrooms...and Alberta schhols could remove books containing graphic LGBTQ+ material.

    Newsmakers, Friday, May 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 2:52


    More on Wednesday's Israeli embassy staff shooting...Texas legislature passes bill on funding out-of-state abortion travel...and federal appeals court rules on public library book bans.

    Newsmakers, Thursday, May 22, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 3:12


    Supreme Court ruling on publicly-funded religious charter school...A Chicago man accused of shooting and killing two Israeli embassy staff members in Washington, D-C...and New Orleans Roman Catholic Archdiocese oannounces clergy sex abuse settlement.

    Newsmakers, Wednesday, May 21, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 4:59


    Pope Leo presides over first general audience...Pope accused of mishandeling sex abuse allegations...and Supreme Court orders Maine legislature to resotre vote of lawmaker censured for id-ing trans athlete.

    Newsmakers, Tuesday, May 20, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 2:48


    Department of Education withdraws massive fine against Grand Canyon University...jury finds Hatian gang leader guilty in 2021 kidnapping of U.S. missionaries...and FDA updates Covid-19 shot regulations.

    Newsmakers, Monday, May 19, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 2:51


    V-P Vance meets with Pope Leo...and bombing at California fertility clinic labled as "anti-pro-life and terrorism.

    Newsmakers, Friday, May 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 3:52


    President Trump visits interfaith complex in Abu Dhabi...U.S. military to screen  for gender dysphoria...and Pope Leo speaks on marriage and the unborn.

    Newsmakers, Thursday, May 15, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 3:04


    Abortion rulings in South Carolina and Florda...Missouri residents to vote again on abortion...and gender laws and rulings in Airzona, Iowa and Montana.

    Newsmakers, Tuesday, May 13, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 3:41


    Trump in the MIddle East...Justice Department opening investigation into proposed Muslim community in Texas...and Colorado school district sues state over transgender sports policy.

    Newsmakers, Monday, May 12, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 2:56


    Pope speaks to journalists...Episcopal Church won't help resettle group of white South African refugees...and Texas legislature looking at "religious speech" in school.

    Newsmakers, Friday, May 9, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 3:40


    Pope Leo calls his election a cross to bear and a blessing...rhe new Pope being descibed as humble man with heart for the unborn...and President Trump heading to the Middle East.

    Newsmakers, Thursday, May 8, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 5:27


    New Pope is chosen...parent of Christian school shooter in Wisconsin is facing charges...and the University of Washington is suspending 21 pro-Palestinian students.

    Newsmakers, Wednesday, May 7, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 4:07


    Conclave update...White House investigating "antisemitic violence" at the University of Washington...and Richland, Washington city council approves letter on transgender athletes in women's sports.

    Newsmakers, Tuesday, May 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 3:41


    Investigation into Washington State Clergy reporting law...U-S Supreme Court decision on transgender military service ban...and last minute meetings held by Cardinals ahead of conclave.

    Newsmakers, Monday, May 5, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 2:38


    Israel reportedly has new plan for Gaza...update on upcoming papal conclave...and Texas governor signs private school voucher bill.

    Newsmakers, Friday, May 2, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 3:05


    Conclave preparations continue...President Trump establishes Religious Liberty Commission...and Southern Baptist Commission reports both decline and growth.

    Newsmakers, Thursday, May 1, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 3:41


    Tump on National Day of Prayer...shift in America's "spiritual landscape"...and White House report on "gender-affirming care" for youth under 19.

    Newsmakers, Wednesday, April 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 3:24


    U-S Supreme Court hears arguments on Oklahoma relgious charter school...Spokane-area school district writes draft letter to state school officials over transgender athletes...and Spokane City Council passes LGBTQ protections.

    Newsmakers, Tuesday, April 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 2:43


    Once-powerful Italian cardinal withdraws from participating in upcoming conclave to elect new pope...U-S Supreme Court set to hear religious school case...and V-P Vance speaks on transgender athlete issue.

    Newsmakers, Monday, April 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 2:45


    Catholic church leaders set date for electing new Pope...T.D. Jakes setting down from Potter's House...and major fire at historic Memphis church building.

    Newsmakers, Friday, April 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 3:16


    Over 250-thousand people attend public viewing of Pope Francis...details on the Pope's funeral...and opponents and proponents speak out on Manitoba gender expression bill.

    Newsmakers, Thursday, April 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 3:41


    Tens of thousands pay respects to Pope Francis...outspoken Cardinal able to leave Hong Kong for the Vatican...and South Carolina church shooter trying to overturn death penalty sentence.

    Newsmakers, Wednesday, April 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 2:50


    Pope Francis lies in state...U-S V-P JD Vance comments on meeting Francis on Easter Sunday...and U-S Attorney General convenes task force on anti-Christian bias.

    Newsmakers, Tuesday, April 15, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 3:57


    Federal Government freezing funds for Harvard...latest abortion numbers in the U-S...and newest Barna report on Christianity in the U-S.

    Newsmakers, Monday, April 14, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 3:15


    Judge rules on Idaho abortion law...Trump Administration won't allow Medicare to be used for "gender-affirming care" for minors...West Virginia lawmakers pass bill aimed at eliminating DEI policies across state government and education. .and Hungary passes constitutional amendment on LGBTQ+ public events.

    Newsmakers, Friday, April 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 3:48


    Feeral judge rules on immigrant enforcement at houses of worship...missionary abducted while preaching at South African church...and President Trump nominates ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom.

    Newsmakers, Wednesday, April 9, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 3:24


    omeland Security to monitor immigrants' social media for antisemitism...more than 60 Christians killed in attacks in Nigeria...and President Trump's nominee for ambassador tot he Vatican comes before a Senate hearing.

    Newsmakers, Tuesday, April 8, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 3:15


    Federal judge rules on part of Illinois abortion law..."misgendering" law passes Colorado House...and group of professors say University of British Columbia is wronguflly engaging in political activity. 

    Newsmakers, Monday, Aptil 7, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 3:05


    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with President Trump...Pope Francis makes an appoearance...former D-C cardinal Theodore Mccarrick passes away...and the latest "The Chosen" movie near top of this past week's box office favorites.

    Newsmakers, Friday, April 4th, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 3:39


    Kansas Catholic Priest shot to death...attorneys ask full appeals court to review Seattle-area church complaint over abortion coverage...and Englands "Wrestling Church"

    Newsmakers, Thursday, April 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 3:09


    Idaho's Governor sign bill allowing state taxpayer dollars to fund private, religious and home schooling expenses...Texas legislature hearing bill on private school vouchers...and Hungary welcomes Israeli Prime Minister while announcing it's quitting the world's top war crimes court.

    Newsmakers, Wednesday, April 2, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 3:29


    Fianl report released in Nashville Christian school shooting...arguments heard by Supreme Court over Planned Parenthood funding...and Nevada to require parental notification for minors' abortions.

    Newsmakers, Tuesday, April 1, 2025 Updated

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 3:43


    Newsmakers, Tuesday, April 1, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 3:18


    Emergency aid ramping up for Myanmar quake victims...pro-life measure closer to becoming law in MIssouri...and two transgender athletic bills intorducted in California .

    Newsmakers, Monday, March 31, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 3:12


    Quake relief challenges in Myanmar...U-S Supreme Court hears Catholic charity case ouf of Wisconsin...and the Pope's doctors discuss his medical improvement.

    Newsmakers, Friday, March 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 3:50


    Pro-Life groups lobby against Planned Parenthood...Maine refuses to comply with Title IX rules regarding transgender athletes...and Utah prohibits flying Pride flags at schools and government buildings.

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