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Former LCBC Senior Pastor David Ashcraft talks about the small church dysfunction he encountered when he arrived at LCBC when it was just a small church. Plus, he discusses how it scaled into a mega-church of 22,000, succession, and how he repositioned the Global Leadership Summit for the future.

It's Monday, December 29th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes written by yours truly and heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. Filling in for Adam McManus, I'm Ean Leppin. (Contact@eanvoiceit.com) Trump Orders Airstrike Against ISIS Militants in Nigeria President Donald Trump ordered an airstrike against ISIS-affiliated militants in northwest Nigeria on Christmas Day!  Persecution.org reports that Christians in Nigeria have faced ongoing attacks with minimal support from the international community until recently.  In the first 7 months of this year alone, more than 7000 Christians have been killed, an average of 35 per day.  President Trump said in a post on Truth Social that the ISIS militants have been, ‘viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians.'  Christmas Celebrations Return to Bethlehem and Nazareth FOX News reports that Christmas celebrations returned this year to both Bethlehem and Nazareth.  In Nazareth, where Jesus grew up, festivities were rooted in a growing Christian presence.  In Bethlehem, where Jesus was born, celebrations took place after more than two years of disruption.  Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics reports that over 184,000 Christians live in Israel as of Christmas Eve of 2024 a growth of 0.7%.  This makes Israel one of the few countries in the Middle East where the Christian community continues to grow. This is good news!  However, Heather Johnston, founder and CEO of the US Israel Education Association said, ‘At Christmas, the contrast between Nazareth and Bethlehem tells a larger story.  Christians are flourishing in Nazareth under Israeli rule, while in Bethlehem, under Palestinian Authority, the Christian population has been shrinking for years.' In fact there were reports for multiple incidents targeting Christians in the week leading up to Christmas for those living under Palestinian Authority areas, like Bethlehem.  Israel's Foreign Ministry responded by warning of, ‘growing hostility toward Christians'. Continue to pray for believers in Israel. James 1:2-4 says Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.  And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. Massive Financial Waste in the US News of massive financial waste has surfaced from The Office of Audit Services.  The watchdog report was released last week.  It showed that over $207.5 million was issued in managed care payments on behalf of deceased enrollees between July 2021 to July 2022.  American Family News reports that a new provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill will require states to audit their Medicaid beneficiary lists to help reduce these payments in the future.  In fact by 2027 it will be required that Medicaid agencies practice quarterly audits of their beneficiary lists. Barna Releases List of Top Trends in 2025 Barna Research released their list of the top 10 trends, or most read, reports of 2025.  Here are the top 3.   3)  Women and Men Experience Church Attendance Differently. A report released in October.  The conclusion of the report shows that of 2025, 43 percent of men and 36 percent of women report attending church regularly, based on reported weekly attendance.  In 5 of the last 6 years, men have outpaced women in this key measure of religious engagement and the 2025 gap is the largest measured.   2) Young Adults Are Leading a Resurgence in Church Attendance. A report released in September.  This report shows that Millennial and Gen Z Christians are attending church more frequently than before and more often than older generations.  The typical Gen Z churchgoer now attends 1.9 weekends per month, while Millennial churchgoers average 1.8 times, representing the highest attendance levels among young Christians since Barna began tracking them. 1) Belief in Jesus Is Rising - Especially Among Younger Adults A report released back in April.  The study reveals that 66 percent of all US adults say they have made a personal commitment to Jesus that is still important in their life today.  That marks a 12 percentage point increase since 2021. We celebrate a growing number of people following the Lord with Psalm 100:1-3:  "Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.  Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs.  Know that the Lord is God.  It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, the sheep of His pasture." YouVersion Bible App Reaches One Billion Downloads And finally, CBN.com reports that it has been a big year for the YouVersion Bible App in 2025.  The app hit a huge milestone of having one billion downloads!  YouVersion has seen a 27 percent increase in daily use in Sub-Saharan Africa and a 33 percent increase in daily Bible engagement in North Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.  It also reported a 14 percent increase in North America.  So what was the most read verse of 2025?  It was Isaiah 41:10 that says, So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. The year marks the fourth time in six years that Isaiah 41:10 has claimed the top spot. CEO Bobby Gruenewald says, ‘In a world full of anxiety and uncertainty, people are drawn to God's promise to be with us, to strengthen us, and to help us.  That message never gets old because the need for it is universal and timeless.'   Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, December 29th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. Filling in for Adam McManus I'm Ean Leppin (Contact@eanvoiceit.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Milyen lelki állapotban van az ország 2025 karácsonyán? Hogyan lehet szabadulni attól, ami nyomaszt? Mi lehet a gyógyír a gyerekbántalmazási botrányokra, a Szőlő utcai traumára? Mi a baj napjaink boldogságeszményével? Karácsonyi lelki podcastbeszélgetés – az ünnep miatt csütörtök helyett kivételesen már kedden – Tari Annamária pszichoanalitikussal és Kókai-Nagy Viktor református lelkész-teológussal. Műsorvezető: Borbás Barna. A beszélgetéshez rengeteg inspirációt kaptam Horváth Gergely Gondolatkertészet című podcastjából, melyért ezúton köszönetet mondok.

Vicepremierul Tanczos Barna spune într-un interviu la RFI că ”Ordonanța trenuleț” pe care o are în vedere Guvernul pregătește terenul pentru legea bugetului pe 2026. Demnitarul declară pe de altă parte că unii directori de companii de stat, mai ales în domeniul feroviar, nu-și merită banii. Tanczos Barna crede de asemenea că protocolul coaliției nu poate fi renegociat acum. Tanczos Barna, despre reforme: ”Sunt în continuare, din păcate, câteva companii unde nu-și merită banii directorii, mai ales companiile din domeniul feroviar, unde sunt foarte mari pierderile, pe de o parte, iar pe partea cealaltă, sunt în continuare mari salariile directorilor (...). Au contracte care nu pot fi desfăcute”. Despre o renegociere a protocolului coaliției: ”Eu nu cred că este posibil acum. Partidele au un comportament neadecvat, nu vreau să folosesc alt termen, în Parlament, am văzut și ieri, când USR a scos cartelele de vot în momentul în care ar fi trebuit coaliția să-l apere practic pe domnul ministru Predoiu. Din punctul meu de vedere, acest comportament este de neacceptat, la fel cum a fost de neacceptat comportamentul PSD când a fost vorba de o moțiune simplă la adresa doamnei Buzoianu (...). Nu cred astăzi că se poate renegocia protocolul, nu există intenție din partea partidelor”. Despre eventuale demersuri de suspendare a președintelui Nicușor Dan, pe fondul problemelor din Justiție: ”Aberante, n-au nici o șansă. Nu se va întâmpla. Trebuie să ne uităm la cine spune, nu la ce spune și o să ne dăm seama că este doar o flacără de paie. Este imposibil, nu există nici o intenție serioasă din partea nimănui de suspendare a președintelui Nicușor Dan”.

Luke 2:8-18 Advent Week 4: Love The word “advent” means “coming;” The season of Advent, which leads up to Christmas Day and includes four Sundays, is a time to reflect on the coming of Jesus on one holy night in Bethlehem — a coming that caused a great turning for the world toward  hope, peace, joy, and love. The four themes just listed are the four themes the Church traditionally explores during the Advent season. We’re going to explore the final theme of Advent: love. Because the coming of Jesus brings a turning toward love. There are 2 ways we can talk about love in today’s message. God's love for us Horizontal love, love towards each other. Luke 2:8-18 Our main theme for today is. He came. They went. Later in this story we see in Matthew 2 the Magi visit Jesus and his parents at their house. He (Jesus) came. The Magi go. Jesus' “coming” inspired “going “ in the Gospels. As seen in the Sending of the Twelve Sending of the 72, for example. And all four gospel accounts, in each their own unique way, show a Resurrected Jesus urging the disciples to ‘go.' At the start of the story of Jesus, a pattern is set for God's people and embraced by God's people. This pattern and response is repeated in the middle and end of the gospels and all throughout the story of the Early Church. Shouldn't we also embrace this same pattern? He came. We go. Is the U.S. Church going? Barna (2019) Almost all Christians say that the best thing that could ever happen to someone is for them to know Jesus. Almost all practicing Christians believe that part of their faith means being a witness about Jesus Pew Research did a huge study over 17 years, 4 separate surveys with more than 35,000 surveyed EACH TIME, shows that after many years of steady decline, the share of Americans who identify as Christians show signs of leveling off. Millennials in particular feel equipped to share their faith with others. For instance, 73% say they know how to respond when someone raises questions about faith , and that they are gifted at sharing their faith with other people . This is higher than any other generational group: Gen X (66%), Boomers (59%) and Elders (56%). Despite this, many Millennials are unsure about the actual practice of evangelism. Almost half of Millennials (47%) agree at least somewhat that it is wrong to share one's personal beliefs with someone of a different faith in hopes that they will one day share the same faith. Only 44% of Christian adults say they pray at least once a day. 33% of Christians say they go to a service once a month Approximately half (54%) of evangelical church attenders believe people are basically good and(50%) believe that people can earn salvation through their good works. Unexpectedly large minorities (24%) of evangelical church attenders reject the biblical nature and character of God and (26%) worship spirits other than the God of the Bible. An astonishing number—15%—revealed that they occasionally cast spells on other people. Is our church going? Jesus says Acts 1:8 – ‘You (all y'all) will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” ‘ He came. We go to the ones nearest us.

Az emléküket is kitörölték, én pedig feladatomnak érzem, hogy megmutassam őket – mondja a kommunista diktatúra idejének embercsempészeiről podcastunkban Élő Anita. Kolléganőnk évek óta kutatja a vasfüggöny elfelejtett vagy fel nem tárt történeteit, és a Karády Katalin Ausztriába szökéséről szóló, részben publikálatlan forrásokon alapuló minapi cikke kiugróan népszerű lett. Történelmi adás a nyugati határ véres múltjáról. Műsorvezető: Ablonczy Bálint, Borbás Barna.

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Bítið á Bylgjunni með Heimi, Lilju og Ómari. Gyða Hjartardóttir og Stefanía Dögg Jóhannesdóttir, sérfræðingar á gæðasviði hjá Barna- og fjölskyldustofu, kíktu við. Íris Róbertsdóttir, bæjarstjóri í Vestmannaeyjum, ræddi samgönguáætlun, markrílveiðar og jólin.   Páll Magnússon og Vigdís Hauksdóttir fóru yfir stöðuna í pólitíkinni í borginni og ríki.   Lilja Eivor Gunnarsdóttir Cederborg, höfundur bókarinnar Gunnar í Vinalandi og Indíana Björk Birgisdóttir, teiknarinn settust niður með okkur.   Tónlistarkonan Klara Einarsdóttir ræddi við okkur um tónlistina.

J.R. Briggs has studied the art of asking questions for ten years. He shares how the quality of your questions determines the quality of your life and leadership, how to use questions to get your audience's full attention, and why question-asking is a dying art.

In this episode of the Global Missions Podcast, Maggie sits down with Denny Spitters and Matthew Ellison to unpack key findings from a Barna study on U.S. Protestant pastors and explore the heart behind their book The Sending Shepherd. Together, they discuss how pastoral leadership and church culture shape global missions engagement—and offer practical encouragement for pastors and missions-minded believers seeking to embody the Great Commission. [et_social_share]

Karácsonyi készülődés, nagy dobozba csomagolt kisebb, majd még kisebb dobozok és persze néhány aktualitás, Szőlő utca és amerikai védőpajzs. Ezekről volt szó a Márkó és Barna Síkideg idei utolsó adásában. A fiúk február 13-án lépnek majd fel a Palazzo Permanensben Valentin-nap alkalmából.

Stories this week: Marijuana and youth health: New medical studies show legalization has coincided with a sharp rise in adolescent ER visits, including severe physical and psychiatric effects, raising ethical and biblical concerns about bodily stewardship. Australia's social media ban: Australia enacted the world's first nationwide ban on social media accounts for children under 16, shifting responsibility to tech companies and sparking debate over protection versus government overreach. Charlie Kirk and spiritual response: A Barna study finds Kirk's death prompted more spiritual than political action, particularly among Gen Z and practicing Christians, suggesting deeper spiritual currents at work. AI and academic integrity: A major AI conference discovered that over 20% of peer reviews were fully AI-generated, exposing serious ethical failures and double standards in higher education. Listener Question: Why some families have more childrenListener Question: Church becoming affirmingListener Question: Praying without visible answers==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California. Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically. To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you'd like us to cover or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast, email us at thinkbiblically@biola.edu.

In this episode, author and Barna senior fellow Mark Matlock unpacks new research on the rapidly growing number of “spiritually curious” Americans. He explains why many assumptions about the unchurched no longer hold, what today's seekers are actually longing for, and how curiosity—not hostility—is shaping their questions about meaning and purpose. Mark also explores why many Christians prefer certainty over curiosity and why creating space for honest questions is essential to healthy discipleship.He also offers practical guidance for churches navigating this cultural shift. Mark shows why evangelism today is a long-game, relational journey and why building a “curiosity-friendly” church culture means rethinking attractional models, prioritizing spiritual formation, and making room for real relationships. Throughout the conversation, he offers hope for church leaders: people are more open to spiritual conversations than we realize, if we're willing to slow down, listen well, and enter their stories with genuine curiosity.

Barna's new research is sobering:Marriage is down.Cohabitation is rising.Christians divorce at the same rate as non-Christians.When the church mirrors the culture, something is deeply wrong.

De siste årene har trolig over 5000 barn årlig blitt kidnappet fra skoler i Nigeria. Hvem står bak, og hvorfor? Med afrikaforsker Morten Bøås. Foto: Sunday Alamba / AP / NTB

Cinikus hatalom, bevonzott betegségek és rendőrnek kinéző civil autók – ezekről is szó volt a Márkó és Barna Síkideg eheti adásában, ahol a vendég Rekop György humorista volt.

Pastor Mark continued teaching on what makes a sacred community different from casual church attendance. Sacred community goes deeper and asks more of us. Real relationships don't magically appear. They take movement, effort, and intentional love. Proverbs 18 explains that if we want friends, we must show ourselves friendly. In other words, we have to participate.He shared recent Barna research showing that commitment to Jesus has actually been rising for several years. Thirty million more Americans are now committed to Christ, and the younger generations are leading the way. Men are also making personal commitments at faster rates than women. Barna asked people what matters most to them in their faith, and the top answers included prayer, learning to pray, caring for those on the margins, helping others understand God's ways, and forming healthy relationships.When people outside the church were asked what they desire spiritually, their answers were things like inner peace, hope, healing, forgiveness, purpose, and truth. People are searching deeply, and they want what God offers.But Pastor Mark also highlighted three caution signs showing where the church needs to grow.First, evangelistic passion has gone flat. Christians no longer strongly believe it's their personal responsibility to share their faith. Meanwhile, the world is hungry for hope, but only about 28 percent of believers are actually sharing the gospel.Second, young women in Gen Z are disconnecting from faith at high rates. A large portion of 18 to 24 year old females now identify with having no faith at all.Third, Boomers and Elders are only attending church about thirty percent of the time. This creates a shortage of mentors and spiritual parents for the younger generations who need them.The challenge was clear: Gen Z and Millennials need the church more often, and the older generations are needed as steady, dependable guides. If we want to be the sacred community God designed, we have to build real, cross generational relationships.Pastor Mark then invited Elders and Boomers to come forward and take a Gen Z prayer card, choosing one young person to pray for and intercede for regularly. This isn't a discipling relationship but a commitment to spiritually cover the next generation.He then walked us through Titus 2, which paints a picture of God's design for the church family. Titus is told to promote wholesome teaching. Older men are to live wisely, demonstrate self control, be worthy of respect, and model strong faith, love, and patience. Older women are called to honor God by the way they live and to teach what is good. They are to train younger women to love their families, live wisely and purely, and handle their homes with care. Young men are told to pursue wisdom. Titus himself is urged to set an example in everything so that his teaching carries weight and cannot be criticized.This passage shows a church where everyone is teaching someone, no one is left un discipled, no one drifts away, and no one sits isolated on the sidelines. No one is too old, and no one is too young. The church thrives when every generation is connected and invested in one another.Pastor Mark reminded us that generational discipleship is built into God's design for the body of Christ. It's how we leave a spiritual legacy that lasts. We inspire each other, sharpen each other, and spur one another on. Scripture tells us to outdo one another in showing honor, and honor was a major trait of Jesus himself.He also pointed out that wisdom often comes with age, but Scripture also tells young believers not to let anyone look down on them. They are called to be examples in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity. Older generations are not too old to matter, and younger generations are not too young to lead.Both are called to serve each other with humility. Older believers should resist a judgmental stance, and younger believers should respect those who came before them. Older men should intentionally seek out younger men to train, and older women should intentionally teach younger women.We closed with this simple truth:The church becomes a sacred community when every generation shows up, connects, and invests in the others. That's how we grow, and that's how we build something that lasts.

Maria Barna is an authority on ribosomes – “life's most ancient and spectacular molecular machines.” Ribosomes make proteins in the body. There can be a thousand different types of ribosomes in a single cell, she says, each with a specific job to do. But sometimes things go awry and ribosomes get “hijacked,” leading to disease. Barna studies these “diabolical” variations to find new therapies to treat diseases ranging from cancer and COVID to Parkinson's. When diseases hit, it's all about the ribosomes, Barna tells host Russ Altman on this episode of Stanford Engineering's The Future of Everything podcast.Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your question. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu.Episode Reference Links:Stanford Profile: ​​Maria BarnaConnect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / FacebookChapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionRuss Altman introduces guest Maria Barna, a professor of genetics at Stanford University.(00:04:21) Origins of Ribosome ResearchMaria explains why ribosomes became the focus of her work.(00:06:14) Ribosome Function and ScaleRibosomes' functions and the energy required for their production.(00:08:28) Ribosomes as MachinesHow ribosomes influence which proteins are produced and when.(00:09:48) Ribosome RegulationThe regulatory layers within ribosomes and their possible variants.(00:14:35) Ribosomes and DiseaseHow ribosomal dysfunction is linked to a wide range of diseases.(00:18:16) Ribosome Mutations and DevelopmentCongenital disorders that can be attributed to specific ribosomal mutations.(00:20:44) RNA vs. Protein OutputWhy RNA measurements alone do not accurately predict protein levels.(00:24:16) Designing Ribosomes for TherapyThe potential of using engineered ribosomes for target therapies.(00:26:16) Small-Molecule Ribosome ModulatorsScreening compounds that may enhance ribosome activity for treatments.(00:28:39) Future Ribosome ProfilingIsolating individual ribosomes to understand their specific roles.(00:30:35) Future In a MinuteRapid-fire Q&A: scientific progress, community, and alternative career interest.(00:34:01) Conclusion Connect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>>Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vold, rus, gjengkriminalitet: Barnevernet får massiv kjeft for tiden. Er det virkelig ingenting som funker? Joda, mener Bjørn-Ivar Helland. På et ungdomshjem oppnår han og erfarne voksne utrolige resultater med versting-barna ingen har klart å hjelpe. Med journalist Silje Enghaug. Foto: Øyvind Tveter

In Part 2, we pick up more or less where we left off in Part 1, hearing the story of how Randall and Al came to love all things neon. Their enthusiasm kicked into high gear when they started noticing neon signs coming down, and they decided to try to do something about it. That something started with documenting the signs. And with that came a bit of a learning curve, especially around photographing artificial lights at night. Over the next five years, they captured and captured and captured, getting as many extant signs as they could find. Randall had some book design experience under her belt, especially aspects like packaging and getting it to a printer. She also knew how to put a book proposal together, and so they did. But friends and people in the publishing industry warned them that it would difficult to find a publisher. Randall suggested to her partner that they publish the 200-page book themselves, and that's exactly what they did. They had the photos and the design down. All they needed was money. Kickstarter was still pretty new, and they chose that platform. Within two weeks, they had met and exceeded their goal. It was on. Donations came in from all over The City, the country, and the world. In addition to money to fund publication, Randall and Al were gifted a community of fellow neon enthusiasts. These days, many folks in that community attend symposiums that Al and Randall put on. I ask the couple to name other towns, besides San Francisco, that have what I'm calling "good neon." They rattle off a few—Denver; Portland, OR; Livingston, MT; Reno; Los Angeles. Randall plugged a site by Debra Jane Seltzer called RoadsideArchitecture.com that documents neon and other signage in all US states except Hawaii and Alaska. To help design the cover of their book, Randall and Al asked their Instagram followers. A photo of the Verdi Club and its neon won, easily. That venue quickly emerged as the obvious choice for where to host the book's launch party. Around 300 guests showed up that night in 2014. After launch, they realized they needed ideas to keep the book and The City's neon signage in people's minds. Tours were among the first of those ideas. But that started as a one-off in Chinatown. A few of the guests on that first tour were tube benders—folks who, among other things, bend the glass that goes into making a neon sign. In the end, the students taught the teachers that day. Those tube benders introduced Randall and Al to a guy in Oakland named Jim Rizzo who does neon restoration work at Neon Works. They've been working with Jim ever since. When I ask if that Chinatown tour in support of their book was what got them started doing tours in general, Randall turns back to The Society for Experiential Graphic Design (SEGD). The group was holding its convention in San Francisco and asked Randall and Al to take visitors on a tour of The City. They learned a lot from that, including how long to hold your tour before folks get tired or hungry. Fast-forward to after their book was published, when folks who bought the book reached out asking if Randall and Al could show them around San Francisco's various noteworthy neon signs. They didn't think they had it in them to do that on a regular basis. But then other San Francisco tour guides signed up wanting to be shown our city's neon. Little by little, those guides taught Randall and Al tools of the trade. In the beginning, they second-guessed themselves. "We're a photographer and a graphic designer. What are we doing giving tours?" But they soon learned the real value of neon walking tours—the chance to walk around San Francisco at twilight with people from all walks of life. The side hustle was its own reward (something very familiar to me, in my role hosting this podcast). If you'd like to take one (or all) of Randall and Al's tours, sign up on their website—SFneon.org. You'll also find other books about neon that they've published. One of those books is all about saving neon. They got in touch with folks they were meeting from all over the country who were doing that work in their own cities. The book is a good resource for anyone who, like Randall and Al in the Mission all those years ago, wants to preserve signs in their area. So, they published the book, started doing tours, launched an annual conference … but still, they wanted to do more. They talked with folks at SF Heritage, picking their brains for things like how to get grant money for neon sign preservation. They told them to talk with people at The Tenderloin Museum (TLM), and mentioned Katie Conry specifically. When Randall and Al talked with her, Katie just got it, immediately. TLM has been SF Neon's fiscal sponsor ever since. (Ed. note: This podcast was arranged with help with Katie at Tenderloin Museum. Thanks, Katie!) As you learned on this show back in April of this year, TLM is expanding. Part of that expansion will free up the museum's current space. Once they move all of their exhibits and artifacts into the new space, the current Tenderloin Museum will become a San Francisco neon gallery. Randall and Al are of course a huge part of that work. The first sign donated to the new gallery is from Tony's Cable Car, a spot near and dear to my heart and just blocks from my home. We end the podcast with Randall reminding folks that this time of year is best for the kinds of tours they do. It gets dark earlier, so there are more hours in the day to see neon signs in their glory, and the hours start around 4:30/5 p.m.

The story of how Randall Ann Homan got her name is a unique one. In this episode, meet and get to know Randall and her partner, in life and in neon, Al Barna. Today, the couple are all about all things San Francisco neon. But we'll get to that. When Randall's dad was a teenager, he saved a young girl named Randall from drowning. After saving the little girl, he taught her to swim. Years later, when he had his own daughter, he carried the name forward. Randall Homan grew up in Goodyear, Arizona, just outside of Phoenix. The town was named for the tire company, and it was where, back in the day, the eponymous blimp lived when not in use. Randall has a fun story about being brushed by the Goodyear blimp's ropes when she was a kid. She considered her hometown "Nowheresville" and left as soon as she could—at 17, after graduating from high school early. Randall came straight to San Francisco to attend Lone Mountain College (the University of San Francisco today). "It was wild," she says about her time in the Seventies in The City. Art school is what brought both Randall and Al to San Francisco. At her school, there was a dorm where all the art students, including Randall, lived. Views out the window of that dorm were always completely foggy except for one thing—the neon sign at the Bridge Theater on Geary pierced that blanket of gray. It left a strong impression on them both. Rewinding a bit, Randall says that there was a little neon in her hometown of Goodyear, and she was fascinated by it. She was interested in how it worked, but also was drawn to the beauty of the colored light. When I ask Randall whether she ever left San Francisco after her initial move here, she rewinds a little bit to talk about how young they both were when she and Al met. "Cupid hit us both square in the heart," she says. But they wanted to see the rest of the country. They both wanted to visit where the other is from (Al came here from Pennsylvania), but they compromised on New Orleans. They were drawn to NOLA by the music, and they sure did see a lot of that. But getting jobs was a different story. That didn't come easy in "the Big Easy," and so they came back. They've been in their San Francisco apartment for 30-plus years, and they're not going anywhere. As mentioned, Al comes from Pennsylvania, specifically the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre northeast area of the state. It was coal country, but young Al wanted to pursue art. And so he came to The City to go to the San Francisco Art Institute (RIP). It was 1976, and even though he was in college, Al never intended to stay longer than a year or two. The Beats influenced Al, and though San Francisco figures largely in their history, so does travel. But he and Randall were here during the so-called Season of the Witch—1978. Randall is quick to point out how much easier it was to move within The City back then, something they did every six months or so for a stretch. I ask them to rattle off the different neighborhoods, and they oblige me: Lower Nob Hill, North Beach, and The Mission figure prominently, among others. Al goes into a little more detail about how the two met. It was at a going-away party for a mutual friend. For him, that first meeting settled it. Randall was about to go to school in Los Angeles, and Al decided to join her down south. After a couple years at SFAI, Al left school to work for a film company, where he did a lot more learning. He was taking lots of photos, and it wasn't until Randall pointed out the abundance of neon signs in the backgrounds of his pictures that Al picked up on it. In addition to LA, they also spent some time in Flagstaff, Arizona, where they both got jobs at a silk screen company. Randall also got a job working for a sign painter whose hands were too shaky for his craft. The work she did painting signs left a big impression on Randall, and you can see it in her love of old neon signs today. Between the Eighties and early 2000s, they each worked in their respective crafts—photography for Al, and graphic design for Randall. Al worked for several decades for the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (the parent org for the de Young and Legion of Honor museums). He shares a story of helping prevent a bomb from exploding at the old de Young museum building, just before it was scheduled to be demolished anyway. Randall's graphic design work had her, among other jobs, designing album covers for bands. She did show posters, logos, and branding—work she still engages in to this day. In the Nineties, she designed the cover page for one of the Bay Guardian Best of The Bay issues. Eventually, the two decided to create a book all about neon. Putting together that first book—San Francisco Neon: Survivors and Lost Icons—took five years. We'll talk in more depth about that and their other, more recent projects in Part 2. We end Part 1 with the story of how neon became the central focus of both Al's and Randall's lives. It involved a sign in the Mission that was there one day and gone the next. Check back Thursday for Part 2 with Randall and Al. We recorded this podcast at Mario's Bohemian Cigar Store in North Beach in November 2025. Photography by Nate Oliveira

Smitter foreldres indre kritiker over på barna? Hvordan kan vi hjelpe barna våre til å bli mindre selvkritiske? Og hva med oss foreldre – hvordan kan vi bli greiere mot oss selv?

Chat csoportokból random kilépő emberek, telemarketingesek és karácsonyi ajándékvásárlás. Ezekről volt szó a Márkó és Barna Síkideg eheti epizódjában.

The Barna Group reveals that Gen Z women are struggling deeply with their faith, citing isolation, anxiety, and a distrust of religious institutions. We examine why organized religion is failing young women and driving them towards secular communities and skepticism. This demographic shift underscores the critical role of intersectional issues ignored by rigid, traditional doctrines.News Source:Gen Z Women Struggling in FaithBy Unknown for Barna

Sarah Stonestreet joins John this week to talk about the first Thanksgiving. New research finds a lot of young voters would like AI to control parts of our government. A new Barna study reveals a lot of Christians are confused about the Bible's teaching about the afterlife. And the long predicted demographic winter is upon us.    Recommendations  Strong Women Podcast  Segment 1 – The First Thanksgiving  American Heritage: A Fateful Experiment at Jamestown  Jamestown experiment  Glenn Sunshine's Substack  Segment 2 – 41% of young voters say they'd give AI government power  X post on Rasmussen poll  Segment 3 – New Research: Distorted Beliefs About Our Post-Death Experience  Cultural Research Center  Segment 4 - Demographic Destiny of UK  Philip Pilkington X post  Jamie Bambrick X post  GovFacts: US Birth Rate Hits Historic Low: What It Means for America's Future  ______________________   Make a gift by December 31 to help us form families, churches, and schools in the Christian worldview in 2026! Thanks to a generous grant, your gift will be doubled, up to $500,000. Give today at colsoncenter.org/november.   Watch Truth Rising, now available at truthrising.com/colson.   

It's Wednesday, November 26th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  Written by Jonathan Clark.  Filling in for Adam McManus I'm Ean Leppin. (Contact@eanvoiceit.com) Christian Institute Proposed Street Preacher Charter. Officials in the U.K. are increasingly targeting Christians who express their faith in public. In response, the Christian Institute launched its new “Street Preacher's Charter” in Parliament last week. The document defends the rights of street preachers in England and Wales. The wrongful arrest of a Scottish preacher in 2022 inspired the charter. Mike Judge, a trustee of The Christian Institute, said, “This Charter is a timely shield for those who dare to speak — and a timely corrective for a society tempted to silence them.” U.K. Street Preacher Acquitted A jury in the U.K. acquitted a street preacher recently. The case began after a Muslim family reported street preacher Shaun O'Sullivan to authorities. Officials charged him with religiously aggravated intentional harassment. However, O'Sullivan testified in court that he simply preaches the Gospel in public after being saved from a life of crime and violence. Andrea Williams with the Christian Legal Centre said, “This was another example of police overreach . . . The acquittal is . . . a reminder of the fragile state of fundamental freedoms in our country right now.” When commanded not to preach, the apostles said in Acts 4:19-20, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God, you judge. For we cannot but speak about the things which we have seen and heard.” Christian Universities to Launch Outreach to Europe One of the largest Christian universities in the United States is launching outreach to Europe to counter the rise of secularism there. Liberty University of Lynchburg, Virginia is now offering over 600 online degrees to students in Europe.  Lucian Mustata is Liberty's European representative for the project. He told Christian Daily International, “we need to invest in the next generation. In the long term, secularism grows in Europe because we're not investing in teenagers and the next generation with Christian values. It's very important to have Christian education in Europe.” Trump Designates the Muslim Brotherhood as Terrorist Organization On Monday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to designate certain chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organizations.  The organization was founded in 1928 with chapters across the Middle East. Last week, Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott similarly designated the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization. He said the goal of the group is to “forcibly impose Sharia law . . . These radical extremists are not welcome in our state and are now prohibited from acquiring any real property interest in Texas.”  This coming on the heels of a report released called The Muslim Brotherhood Strategic Entryism into the United States.  Chris Mitchell from CBN News has more concerning this report. MITCHELL: “And what it does, and why this is so significant – it exposes a generational strategy to impose Shariah Law on the United States. They call it “a civilizational struggle,” and it's based on four pillars. One is influencing public policy. Two, influencing legal strategies, and what that tries to do is minimize criticism of Islam and turn that into charges of Islamphobia and charges of discrimination. Number three is infiltration of institutions – charities, universities, schools, and even to influence Middle East studies in those universities. And, four is to control the narrative through the medium, to shake the public debate. A key issue in this is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We've heard charges of Palestine, from the river to the sea, globalize the Intifadah. That puts it in context, is what they're trying to do is just influence media, the society, and then just introduce, in a gradual way, Shariah Law.” Planned Parenthood Forced to Shut Down Centers Due to Financial Strain Planned Parenthood announced yesterday it is closing one of its locations in Ohio. The abortion giant has now closed 45 centers so far this year. Many closures are due to the Trump administration's support for defunding abortion providers. A recent report from Planned Parenthood admits, “Already buckling under immense financial strain due to our country's frayed and underfunded public health system, Planned Parenthood health centers across the country are being pushed to the brink.” New Survey Concerning the Understanding of Salvation is Released by Barna Dr. George Barna released his latest research on the worldview of Americans. The survey found most U.S. adults say eternal salvation demands a blend of works and grace. For example, one-third of Americans who call themselves “born-again” believe good people can earn salvation. And nearly half of Americans believe they will earn their way into Heaven by being generally good or doing enough good deeds. Dr. Barna noted, “There remains a shocking degree of misunderstanding among Christians regarding sin, repentance, forgiveness, and salvation.” Ephesians 2:8-9 says, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” Bible Sales Surge This Year And finally, mainstream media outlets are noting this year's surge in Bible sales. The Associated Press reports Americans have purchased over 18 million Bibles this year.  Brenna Connor with Circana BookScan told Religion News Service, “Sales for Bibles have been steadily growing in the U.S. since 2021 and have set unprecedented annual sales records since 2022. 2024 marked a 20-year high for Bible sales in the U.S., and 2025 is on track to surpass these levels, underscoring the growing interest in religious content among U.S. consumers.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, November 26th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. Filling in for Adam McManus I'm Ean Leppin (Contact@eanvoiceit.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Dr. Caroline Leaf explains her philosophy on the distinction between the mind and the brain, and how to utilize your mind to combat stress, anxiety, and burnout. She also weighs in on AI and its potential to harm the mind and brain.

Never in the history of humanity have more people had more access to more information than we do today. And yet never have we been bombarded with more misinformation, disinformation, and outright lies. Surrounded by so much confusion, it's no wonder that two-thirds of Americans today believe there is no such thing as absolute truth (Barna, “American Worldview Inventory 2025”, May 2025). But this crisis of truth is nothing new. The zeitgeist of our own postmodern age was well-summarized in Pontius Pilate's question of Jesus during his trial 2,000 years ago: “What is truth?” (Jn 18:38). Jesus' answer, however, is unequivocal: “Holy Father… your word is truth” (Jn 17:17). Join us this Sunday as we turn together to God's word, the antidote for the world's lies.

Puszi vagy nem puszi, izzadás a BKV-n és kell-e vitázni propagandistákkal. Ezekről is szó volt a Márkó és Barna Síkideg eheti adásában, ahol Keller Adél tartalomgyártó volt a vendég. A fiúk január 13-án lépnek fel a MOMKultban, Liptai Claudiával és Hajós Andrással. Jegyek itt.

Everyone says Gen Z is walking away from church. But growing research tells a very different story. Today's teenagers are spiritually curious, surprisingly open, and eager for authentic relationships. The question is: are we ready to reach them?

Dr. Barna is back with Greg discussing the latest report from CRC and FRC which describes American Churchgoers beliefs on issues like family and abortion while also explaining significant changes in political and beliefs.

In this week's conversation between Dr. James Emery White and co-host Alexis Drye, they discuss the use of AI within the Church, and when and how it might be used. There's no question that AI has become ubiquitous in our world. And while it might not bother you to know that your grocery store, for example, uses AI to generate suggestions to improve your shopping experience, how would you feel knowing that your pastor used AI to write this weekend's message? Episode Links Alexis mentioned a study conducted by Barna last year about pastors and their use of AI, which found that 12% said they felt comfortable using AI to write their sermons. You can read more details in an article about the findings on NPR HERE. Dr. White does not share that level of comfort. In fact, he wrote a blog earlier this year titled “Why I Won't Use AI for Writing,” outlining his reason for making this decision. You can read that blog in its entirety HERE. And if you're interested in viewing the scene from Walk the Line that Dr. White talked about related to that blog entry, you can watch that on YouTube HERE. AI is entering the Church in places other than pastors' sermons. Dr. White wrote another blog simply titled “AI Jesus” about a Catholic chapel in Switzerland where an avatar of “Jesus” was tucked into a confessional booth and parishioners could come and confess their sins and ask it questions. You can read that blog HERE. There are a number of articles that provided information linked to today's episode or that were mentioned during the conversation. Should you wish to read more about the ways that AI is impacting our culture and the life of the Church, you can find those below: Lila Shroff, “ChatGPT Gave Instructions for Murder, Self-Mutilation, and Devil Worship,” The Atlantic. Jocelyn Gecker, “Teens say they are turning to AI for friendship,” AP News. Deena Prichep, “Are AI sermons ethical? Clergy consider where to draw the line.” Religion News Service. James Titcomb, “Musk launches AI girlfriend available to 12-year-olds,” The Telegraph. Steven Lee Myers & Stuart A. Thompson, “Right-Wing Chatbots Turbocharge America's Political and Cultural Wars,” The New York Times. Emma Roth, “Sam Altman says ChatGPT will soon sext with verified adults,” The Verge. Rebecca Bellan, “California becomes first state to regulate AI companion chatbots,” TechCrunch. Lee V. Gaines, “1 in 5 high schoolers has had a romantic AI relationship, or knows someone who has,” NPR. Chloe Veltman, “AI's getting better at faking crowds. Here's why that's cause for concern,” NPR. Howard Blume & Jocelyn Gecker, “What counts as cheating with AI? Teachers are grappling with how to draw the line,” Los Angeles Times. Brian Kennedy et al., “How Americans View AI and Its Impact on People and Society,” Pew Research Center. Lauren Jackson, “Finding God in the App Store,” The New York Times. Finally, Dr. White discussed how parents need to be so aware of how and when their kids are using technology and AI. The Meck Institute at Mecklenburg Community Church has an on-demand class called “FaceTime: What Parents Need to Know About Technology, Social Media, Video Games and More,” which you can find HERE. For those of you who are new to Church & Culture, we'd love to invite you to subscribe (for free of course) to the twice-weekly Church & Culture blog and check out the Daily Headline News - a collection of headlines from around the globe each weekday. We'd also love to hear from you if there is a topic that you'd like to see discussed on the Church & Culture Podcast in an upcoming episode. You can find the form to submit your questions at the bottom of the podcast page HERE.

Vi gir deg typiske tabber vi foreldre gjør når vi skal gi barna og ungdommene våre en beskjed. I tillegg får du kjennetegnene på en tydelig beskjed - og råd om hvordan du kan roe deg ned når barnet nekter, og du koker innvendig.

Það hefur komið á óvart hversu hratt aðferðafræðin hjá skipulögðum brotahópum í löndum eins og Svíþjóð, að nota börn og ungmenni til að fremja glæpi, hefur náð til Íslands. Það sem gerist á öðrum Norðurlöndum er að gerast hér, segir Katrín Sif Oddgeirsdóttir, sérfræðingur hjá ríkislögreglustjóra. Freyr Gígja Gunnarsson ræðir við hana. Af fáu hafa Íslendingar meiri áhyggjur en íslenskri tungu. Sama hvert litið er, ógnirnar eru alstaðar, hnignunarmerkin líka og spurningin er ekki hvort, heldur hvenær dánarvottorðið verði gefið út. Í gær, á degi íslenskrar tungu, hlaut Dröfn Vilhjálmsdóttir, safnstjóri skólasafns Seljaskóla verðlaun Jónasar Hallgrímssonar. Hún segir ekkert vanta upp a lestraráhuga barna og ungmenna - hins vegar vanti meira lesefni. Ævar Örn Jósepsson ræðir við Dröfn. Umsjón: Ævar Örn Jósepsson Tæknimaður: Mark Eldred

Szuperhősök amerikában, illegális drograzziák és saját szüleiket nagymamának nevező szülők. Ezekről idegeskedett Márkó és Barna ezen a héten, ezúttal kettesben.

Jeremy Wilbanks joins us to discuss Oneness Theology, and the recent Barna report highlighting doctrinal opinions of churchgoers. Tune in to hear observations about the Trinitarian doctrinal arguments and effective rebuttals.    #KingdomSpeak #Podcast  #Theology

David and Thomas discuss the news that Barna research released about men outpacing women in the church.

Christian researcher, sociologist and Hamilton actress Ashley LaLonde joins The RELEVANT Podcast to unpack new data revealing why more Gen Z women are walking away from church. She explains how purity culture, politics and the lack of space for single or career-focused women are reshaping faith for a generation. It's a must-listen conversation! Plus, we have RELEVANT Buzz and Slices1:00 – The Crew Debates Big Napkin: Jesse exposes the “decorative napkin industrial complex.”6:30 – The Dollar Tree Uprising: The cast demands rebranding to “$1.25 Tree.”8:00 – Smooth Pivot Attempt: Cameron tries to move from napkins to faith and culture.9:00 – RELEVANT Buzz: This week's headlines at the intersection of faith and culture9:15 – Frankie Muniz Finds God: The Malcolm in the Middle star's surprising faith story12:00 – Christian Music Chart Update: Josiah Queen, Phil Wickham, and the rise of worship on Billboard's Hot 10015:45 – Hip-Hop's Chart Collapse: No rap songs in the Top 40 for the first time in 35 years16:00 – Derek's Deep Dive: Why hip-hop lost its cultural soul — from gatekeepers to gentrification25:00 – Special Guest: Ashley LaLonde (Barna Group / Hamilton) joins to talk about the new Barna study on Gen Z women and faith26:45 – Why Gen Z Women Are Leaving the Church: Ashley explains the data — 38% now religiously unaffiliated27:30 – The Purity Culture Fallout: How sexual shame and rigid gender roles alienated a generation28:10 – Politics and the Pulpit: How Christian nationalism and partisanship push women away29:20 – The Marriage Idol: Are churches overvaluing family and under-serving single women?30:45 – Solidarity and Inclusion: Why many young women leave in support of LGBTQ friends31:50 – Social Capital Shift: Why church is still “advantageous” for men but costly for women socially32:40 – A New Kind of Spiritual Hunger: How disengaged women are still deeply curious about faith34:10 – The Marriage Question: How this trend could reshape Christian dating and marriage rates35:00 – Ashley's Challenge to the Church: How to re-engage single women and rethink discipleship36:10 – The Urban Divide: Are cities different from suburbs? Ashley offers insight38:00 – The Fallout of Scandal: How church abuse crises have eroded trust among women39:15 – Reckoning with Failure: Ashley calls the Church to repent for how it's treated women40:00 – Ashley's Story: From Harvard to Hamilton to Barna Group — how faith shaped her calling42:45 – Perseverance and Purpose: Six years of rejection before booking Hamilton43:40 – From Broadway to Research: How she now combines creativity, sociology and ministry44:30 – The cast reacts — “That was the most insightful segment we've ever done.”45:00 – SLICES: • Jesse's “Aggressive Research Monkeys on the Loose” story • Derek's real-life 'Suits' case — the fake lawyer who won 26 casesWatch the full video episode on RELEVANT's YouTube channel!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Does your pastor adequately prioritize missions at your church? In this episode of The Missions Podcast, Alex interviews Matthew Ellison and Denny Spitters from 1615 Missions Coaching about their new book, The Sending Shepherd: Leading Churches to Disciple All Nations. Drawing from a Barna study, the conversation centers on the vital role of church leadership in global missions. They argue that effective mobilization starts with senior pastors embracing a “sending shepherd” mindset—reintegrating God's global purpose into preaching, discipleship, and church culture rather than treating missions as an optional program. They encourage pastors to see missions not as one ministry among many, but as the core narrative of Scripture shaping every believer's role in God's redemptive story. The discussion closes with success stories of integrating missions into the church, practical encouragement for pastors, and a reminder that mobilizing for the Great Commission is both essential for the world and for the church's spiritual health. Key Topics Findings from the Barna “U.S. Pastors and Missions Survey” The problem of “when everything is missions, nothing is missions” Leadership's critical role in shaping global vision (Antioch model from Acts 13) The difference between marginalizing missions and integrating it into the church's DNA Importance of defining and distinguishing evangelism, outreach, and missions Do you love The Missions Podcast? Have you been blessed by the show? Then become a Premium Subscriber! Premium Subscribers get access to: Exclusive bonus content A community Signal thread with other listeners and the hosts Invite-only webinars A free gift! Support The Missions Podcast and sign up to be a Premium Subscriber at missionspodcast.com/premium The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.

In a wide-ranging interview, Tim Timberlake reflects on a challenging pastoral succession and how he rebuilt momentum. Plus, he discusses getting divorced in his twenties, what he learned about leading while bleeding, and a lot more.

It's Thursday, October 23rd, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark European anti-Christian hate crimes are overlooked The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe released a new report on anti-Christian crimes in Europe. The survey found such crimes are downplayed, under-reported, or politically overlooked. Anti-Christian hate crimes include vandalism, harassment, threats, physical assaults, and even murder.  The report noted, “Religion-related or religion-inspired violence may also stem from the perception of Christianity as a rival, inferior or adversarial faith . . . For example, some forms of violent ‘extremist' rhetoric portray Christians as ‘infidels' and ‘enemies of Islam' who must be subdued.” Converts from Islam to Christianity in Europe, especially women, were particularly at risk of violence or threats from family members.   Messianic Christian ministry seeing Israelis coming to Christ This month is the two-year anniversary of the October 7th attack on Israel by Hamas, the Muslim terrorist organization Since then, Israelis have been turning to God during the ongoing war.  A new study found that the personal religiosity and spirituality of Jewish-Israeli students increased over the last two years.  Christian ministries in particular are seeing an uptick in interest. ONE FOR ISRAEL is a group devoted to bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to Israelis. The ministry noted, “We have received a huge number of messages from seekers, exploring faith, and seen many come to faith during the war. We have mailed out hundreds of copies of the New Testament.” In Romans 1:16, the Apostle Paul wrote, “For I am not ashamed of the Gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.” J.D. Vance in Israel: Ceasefire will hold U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance visited Israel on Tuesday. He met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem yesterday. Vance expressed optimism at a press conference that the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas would hold. Listen. VANCE: “A lot of our Israeli friends working together with a lot of Americans to actually mediate this entire ceasefire process, to get some of the critical infrastructure off the ground from the international security force so the reconstruction of Gaza. It's not easy. I never said it was easy, but what I am is optimistic that the ceasefire is going to hold, and that we can actually build a better future in the entire Middle East.” U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that if Hamas violates their agreement, “an end to Hamas will be FAST, FURIOUS, & BRUTAL!” New North Carolina U.S. congressional map could help GOP In the United States, North Carolinian lawmakers approved a new congressional map yesterday. The revised map could help Republicans pick up an additional seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.  President Trump is encouraging GOP-led states to redistrict ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Texas and Missouri have already redrawn their U.S. House districts.  Barna: Americans don't believe drunkenness, gambling, & Sabbath-breaking are sinful Dr. George Barna, the Christian researcher, released his latest report on the worldview of Americans. The survey asked people about 12 specific behaviors, traditionally considered sinful. The study found a majority of U.S. adults still believe six of the behaviors are sinful. Those include lying or manipulating, abusing God's name, idol worship, sex outside marriage, pornography use, and illegal drug use. Respondents were split on three of the behaviors—abortion, sexual fantasies, and cheating on taxes.  And Americans dismissed the final three behaviors as not sinful—drunkenness, gambling, and Sabbath-breaking. The study identified three increasingly influential groups in American society: the adult portion of Gen Z, atheists and agnostics, and the Asian-American population. Dr. Barna noted, “Together, a majority of those groups approve of lying for personal benefit, sex on demand, abortion, idolatry, and various lifestyle vices.” Proverbs 29:18 says, “Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but happy is he who keeps the law.” Iceland lost its mosquito-free status And finally, Iceland just lost its mosquito-free status. Björn Hjaltason, an insect enthusiast, found three mosquitos in his garden last week.  Matthías Alfreðsson, an entomologist at the Icelandic Institute of Natural History, confirmed they were mosquitoes of the species Culiseta annulata.   It's the first time scientists have confirmed mosquito findings in the wild in Iceland. However, it remains to be seen if they can survive the winter there. In January and February, the average temperature is 28 degrees. Hjaltason told The Iceland Monitor the experience was quite exciting, “Yes, it's always fun to discover something new.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, October 23rd, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.