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As a boy in Darwin, Allan Quak found himself on a light plane that had flown into a tropical thunderstorm. When he asked, how they would get out of the storm despite not being able to see anything, the three licensed pilots on board all gave the same answer - trust the instruments. In today's episode of Family Worship, Allan Quak from Bible Society Australia brings us a message on trusting God, and resting on the promises of Scripture to help us through the storm clouds of our lives. Bible Society Australia exists to impact and influence Australia and the world by opening the Bible to all people everywhere by all means possible. You can read stories about the work of Bible Society, both within Australia and around the world, at www.biblesociety.org.au/blog Discover more Rise 96.5 podcasts wherever you listen to podcasts, or at rise965.com/podcastsSupport the show: https://www.96five.com/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Harford investigates some of the numbers in the news. On the programme:Last week, Annunziata Rees-Mogg took to X to post a claim about the proportion of sex offences in Dorset that are committed by asylum seekers, writing that “asylum seekers make up 0.8% of Dorset's population and 44% of alleged sex offenses. So unbelievable I had to check.” We checked too, and the number isn't right.In the last series of More or Less we suggested that nuclear power plant Hinkley C was spending so much on protecting the fish population that it would cost something like £250,000 per fish saved. We've had to take a look at that one too.Last year, we looked at a report by the Bible Society based on polling from YouGov. The Quiet Revival suggested that churchgoing was on the rise in the UK, with young men leading the trend. YouGov now have an update on that survey.How many caterpillars does a blue tit chick eat before it leaves the nest? In a recent nature documentary, Sir David Attenborough said the right number was 20,000. We're not so sure.If you've seen a number in the news you think we should take a look at, email the more or Less team: moreorless@bbc.co.ukCONTRIBUTORS:Madeleine Sumption, Director of the Migration Observatory at Oxford University Professor David Voas, Emeritus Professor of Social Science in the UCL Social Research Institute Annette Jäckle, Professor of Survey Methodology at the University of Essex and a Deputy Director of the UK Household Longitudinal Study Dr Malcolm Burgess, Principal Conservation Scientist at the RSPBCREDITS Presenter: Tim Harford Reporter: Lizzy McNeill Producer: Nathan Gower and Josh McGinn Series producer: Tom Colls Production co-ordinator: Brenda Brown Sound mix: James Beard Editor: Richard Vadon

It's Friday, May 8th, A.D. 2026. 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 Adam McManus Three North Korean prisoners to receive human rights award Three Korean missionaries detained for more than a decade in North Korea will receive the Graciela Fernandez Meijide Human Rights Award in August in absentia, reports International Christian Concern. The three men — missionary Choi Chun-gil, age 70, missionary Kim Jong-Uk, age 62, and Pastor Kim Kuk-gi, age 72— were helping North Korean defectors and underground churches in Northeast China before North Korean agents arrested them and took them to jails inside North Korea.  North Korea sentenced the three men to life in a North Korean labor camp. The South Korean government has repeatedly called for the missionaries' release. Analysts estimate that more than 30,000 Christians are currently suffering in these camps where they are overworked, starved, and tortured. Not surprisingly, North Korea denies the existence of such camps. According to Open Doors, North Korea is the most oppressive country worldwide for Christians. Vatican: Homosexual couples are not guilty of sin The new Vatican synod report published May 5th has just dropped a bombshell, reports LifeSiteNews.com. It said, “Sin, at its root, does not consist in the same-sex couple relationship.” Instead, the document suggests sin is merely a lack of faith in God. Homosexual relationships are presented by the Vatican through glowing testimonies. The document takes specific aim at Courage, a Catholic group established for the support of those with homosexual attraction who wish to live chastely and in accord with Catholic Church teaching.  And the report openly questions whether such unions could be considered analogous to marriage.  It asks whether homosexual “relationships” can be thought of as equal “to heterosexual conjugal union,” despite “the evident impossibility of procreation.” This is not a fringe document. It comes from a synodal study group operating with Vatican approval. But Leviticus 18:22 could not be more clear. “Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable.” US launches strikes on two Iranian targets On May 7th,  U.S. Central Command confirmed military action within the Strait of Hormuz, saying American forces intercepted “unprovoked Iranian attacks” and struck back amid claims by Tehran that the Trump administration had violated a fragile ceasefire, reports NewsNation.com. According to Fox News, U.S. officials said Qeshm Port in the Strait of Hormuz and the port city of Bandar Abbas were struck. Plus, Iran's Bandar Kargan naval checkpoint in Minab was also hit. CENTCOM officials said Iran launched missiles, drones, and small boats on three U.S. guided-missile destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz headed to the Gulf of Oman. In response, U.S. forces “eliminated inbound threats and targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said this. RUBIO:  “As President Trump has said, and the facts clearly bear out, the United States of America holds all the cards. There is no scenario here in which, if they decide to join a ladder of escalation, they wind up getting the last say. “But our preference is for these Straits [of Hormuz] to be opened to the way they're supposed to be open, back to the way it was. Anyone can use it. No mines in the water. Nobody paying tolls. That's what we have to get back to, and that's the goal here.” Mark Hamill of “Star Wars” posted image of dead President Trump Mark Hamill, the actor best known for playing Luke Skywalker in the original “Star Wars” trilogy of the 1970s and '80s, posted an image on May 6th that got the White House's attention, reports The Western Journal. The image, posted to Hamill's account on the social media platform BlueSky, showed President Donald Trump lying in a grave, hands folded, with a headstone that read “Donald J. Trump, 1946-2024.” Hamill wrote, “If only he should live long enough to witness his inevitable devastating loss in the midterms, be held accountable for his unprecedented corruption, impeached, convicted & humiliated for his countless crimes. Long enough to realize he'll be disgraced in the history books, forevermore.” Meanwhile, on the social media platform X, the official White House Rapid Response account, called Hamill “one sick individual.” Then, the White House linked Hamill-style rhetoric to other disturbing events, saying, “These Radical Left lunatics just can't help themselves. This kind of rhetoric is exactly what has inspired three assassination attempts in two years against our President.” Texas Governor pressures waterpark to cancel Muslim-only event A planned celebration of a Muslim-only day at the Epic Waters waterpark in Grand Prairie, Texas has been canceled after backlash over religious discrimination, reports Fox4News. The Epic Waters waterpark had planned to hold a private event throughout the park on June 1st to celebrate Eid al-Adha, the feast of sacrifice and the second of two main festivals in Islam. It honors the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac as an act of obedience to God's command. When The Worldview first reported the story of the Muslim-only, waterpark-wide event, Cathy Blake of Fate, Texas emailed the Epic Waters leadership. She wrote, “I see you are hosting a Muslim celebration and closing the park to non-Muslims, which is religious discrimination. But, since you probably don't see it that way, and are wanting to be inclusive, I'm wondering what day the park will be available for only Jews or only Christians as those two religions are two of the most practiced religions in America, alongside Islam. Please let me know the date so I can plan my summer accordingly.” When Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott heard about the event, he sent a letter to the City of Grand Prairie in which he threatened to pull $530,000 in public safety grants if the city held the event. The letter states that the event was being advertised as "Muslim Only" before changing its advertisements to state only a requirement of a modest dress code would be enforced. Governor Abbott wrote, "The event purports to be public-facing and discriminatory at the same time: All Muslims—but only Muslims—may attend. An event at a city-owned pool that was publicly and indiscriminately advertised as ‘Whites only' would surely violate the Constitution.” On May 6, officials with the City of Grand Prairie wrote, "After further review and in the best interest of the City of Grand Prairie, the June 1st event at Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark has been canceled." The organizer, Dr. Aminah Knight, noted that 600 people attended the event last year and she was “deeply disappointed.” American Bible Society celebrates its 210th anniversary And finally, on May 8th, 1816, the American Bible Society organized in New York to distribute the Bible worldwide. In 1816, there was a significant demand for Bibles in the United States following the American Revolutionary War.  The importation of Bibles from England had ceased, leading to a shortage as the nation sought to foster religious revival. Since then, it has distributed hundreds of millions of Bibles in thousands of languages worldwide. The first President of the American Bible Society was Elias Boudinot, who had been President of the Continental Congress from 1782 to 1783. John Jay, the first Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, was named the Bible Society president in 1821. And Francis Scott Key, the writer of the United States' national anthem, served as a Vice President from 1817 until his death in 1843. Today, people around the world are longing for the hope and truth found only in Scripture. Consider making a one-time donation today to empower believers with God's Word in their own language. Every $2 you give provides another Bible. The website is www.AmericanBible.org. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 says, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, May 8th, in the year of our Lord 2026, my 60th birthday. 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. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

In this episode of the CGN Podcast, host Daniel Williams sits down with Dr. Andrew Ollerton to explore what it means for the church to faithfully engage the world in this cultural moment.Andrew shares his heart for helping people understand the Bible and why clarity in Scripture leads to clarity in life. From his work with Bible Society to collaborating with Bear Grylls, Andrew brings a unique perspective as a “bridge” between academic theology and everyday discipleship.Together, they discuss the growing global interest in the Bible, the challenges people face when reading it, and why now is a critical moment for the church to step forward with truth, clarity, and confidence.In This Episode, You'll Hear About:Why “when we make sense of the Bible, the Bible makes sense of us” The story of King Josiah and how rediscovering Scripture leads to real transformation The rise in Bible engagement and spiritual searching, especially among young peopleWhat a “digital revival” looks like and where people are actually seeking truth today Why the church must stop avoiding hard questions and start addressing them head-onThe inspiration behind Andrew's new book tackling the Bible's toughest topicsHow to engage conversations around science, suffering, miracles, and moralityWhy faith, not expertise, is the most important thing leaders bring to ministryResources & LinksLearn more about the CGN International Ministry ConferenceRegister now: conference.calvarychapel.comExplore Andrew Ollerton's latest book God's BookJoin UsDon't miss the opportunity to hear Andrew Ollerton in person at the CGN International Ministry Conference, happening June 28–July 1 at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa.

April 24, 2026POOYAN MEHRSHAHI,a native of Iran now pastoring aReformed Baptist congregation inthe United Kingdom, ProvidenceBaptist Chapel of Cheltenham, Eng-land, who leads the translation teamof the Persian Bible through the Tri-nitarian Bible Society, leads ParaTrust, which is translating ReformedChristian literature in the Persianlanguage, & has been a foundingmember, trustee & lecturer @ Salis-bury Reformed Seminary in England,who will address:“WHAT SHOULD WE LEARN FROMthe 19th CENTURY ENGLISH ANGLI-CAN MISSIONARY to INDIA & PERSIA,HENRY MARTYN, TODAY (ESPECIALLYYOUNG MEN & PASTORS)?” Subscribe: iTunes TuneIn Android RSS Feed Listen:

Das Christentum soll wieder sichtbar werden, wirken, Menschen gewinnen – doch warum ist uns das so wichtig? Manuel und Stephan gehen der Frage nach, was hinter dieser Hoffnung steckt und welche Formen von Glaube und Kirche eine Zukunft haben könnten... In dieser Folge von Ausgeglaubt gehen Manuel und Stephan einer auffälligen Sehnsucht nach: der Hoffnung, das Christentum könne noch einmal wachsen, sichtbar werden, Menschen gewinnen. Ausgangspunkt ist die viel diskutierte Studie der Bible Society, die nach methodischer Kritik zurückgezogen werden musste. Doch die eigentliche Frage bleibt: Warum berührt uns das Thema Wachstum überhaupt so sehr? Was versprechen wir uns davon – gesellschaftliche Relevanz, geistliche Lebendigkeit, Bestätigung des eigenen Glaubens? Und was sagt es über das Christentum der Gegenwart, wenn sich religiöse Praxis immer stärker individualisiert: wenn Menschen sich über Bücher, Podcasts, YouTube-Videos und lose geistige Bezugssysteme orientieren, ohne sich dauerhaft an eine Gemeinde zu binden? Manuel und Stephan diskutieren, ob christlicher Glaube auf Dauer ohne verbindliche Gemeinschaft auskommt, was Kirche jenseits von Zahlen und Erfolgsfantasien eigentlich ausmacht und weshalb Faszination nicht durch Strategien allein entsteht. Eine Folge über die Zukunft des Christentums zwischen persönlicher Sinnsuche, gemeinschaftlicher Praxis und der Frage, was Glauben heute wirklich anziehend macht.

The past year has seen a deluge of reports and investigations about young people finding faith and flocking back to Christianity – including here on Holy Smoke. All roads lead back to a Bible Society study which claimed that – backed up by polling from YouGov – a ‘quiet revival' was underway. Yet, one year on, YouGov has pulled the survey due to data errors and the Bible Society was forced to apologise. While the credibility of the survey is undermined, this doesn't necessarily chime with anecdotal evidence from some quarters. So what is the truth behind the ‘quiet revival'? Justin Brierley, broadcaster and founder of Think Faith, joins Damian Thompson to provide his more optimistic assessment: that while the story might not be what it seemed, that doesn't mean that nothing is happening. Could the decline in religious adherence seen over the past few decades be slowing? And what would his advice be to struggling parish churches, and to the new Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally?Produced by Patrick Gibbons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The past year has seen a deluge of reports and investigations about young people finding faith and flocking back to Christianity – including here on Holy Smoke. All roads lead back to a Bible Society study which claimed that – backed up by polling from YouGov – a ‘quiet revival' was underway. Yet, one year on, YouGov has pulled the survey due to data errors and the Bible Society was forced to apologise. While the credibility of the survey is undermined, this doesn't necessarily chime with anecdotal evidence from some quarters. So what is the truth behind the ‘quiet revival'? Justin Brierley, broadcaster and founder of Think Faith, joins Damian Thompson to provide his more optimistic assessment: that while the story might not be what it seemed, that doesn't mean that nothing is happening. Could the decline in religious adherence seen over the past few decades be slowing? And what would his advice be to struggling parish churches, and to the new Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally?Produced by Patrick Gibbons.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts. Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In den letzten Wochen haben wir mehrfach über das Phänomen gesprochen, dass sich offenbar immer mehr junge Menschen dem Glauben zuwenden. Die britische Bibelgesellschaft publizierte dazu einen Bericht „The Quiet Revival“, der auf einer Studie von YouGov basiert. Doch nun wurde die Studie zurückgezogen. YouGov hat eingeräumt, dass die zugrunde liegenden Daten unzuverlässig waren. Niklas Walder, Simon Schmidt und Michael Zachwey ordnen die neuen Erkenntnisse ein und diskutieren, was sich dadurch verändert – und was vielleicht auch nicht.

It's Wednesday, April 1st, A.D. 2026. 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 and Timothy Reed Muslim Nigerians killed 53 people on Palm Sunday Muslim gunmen in Nigeria killed 53 people in a predominantly Christian area on Palm Sunday, reports the Baptist Press. The attackers arrived in a van, killing men, women, and children and wounding dozens more.  A local Christian told Morning Star News, “We saw the terrorists coming down from their vehicle with guns. … Within seconds from alighting from their vehicle, we heard gunshots. They were shooting at anyone in sight. Many have been killed, and I feel so heartbroken.” Daniel Okoh, president of the Christian Association of Nigeria, said, “Nigerians are tired of mourning. Nigerians are tired of statements. Nigerians want to see action. Those responsible for this atrocity must be found, arrested and made to face justice; swiftly and decisively. Anything less will only deepen the sense that life in our country is no longer protected.” Please pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ in Nigeria.  YouGov retracts British religious study YouGov retracted it's “Quiet Revival” study last week. The 2024 study suggested a rise in church attendance in Britain, especially among young people. However, after an investigation, YouGov said the survey sample was faulty.  The U.K.-based Bible Society commissioned the study. The organization noted, “YouGov's error does not mean that all of the findings were wrong. It means that we cannot reliably support those findings on the basis of this survey.” YouGov plans to conduct new research with the Bible Society on religiosity in the United Kingdom. U.S. Army raises recruitment age to 42 The U.S. Army has raised its max recruitment age from 35 to 42. This comes as the United States has had trouble meeting its recruitment standards in recent years.  Part of the reason for the change? American youth are not ready to fight in the military.  ABC News reports that, “The Pentagon has estimated that only 23% of young Americans (between the ages of 17 and 24) are eligible to serve. Much of this is due to academic performance on the military's SAT-style entrance test, obesity, and criminal records.” Judge rules against Biden's COVID-era censorship U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty has ruled in favor of the State of Missouri in the Missouri vs. Biden free speech case.  The case centered around the Biden administration's censorship of free speech and silencing of opposition through Big Tech platforms.   The judge ruled that the U.S. Surgeon General, the Centers for Disease Control, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are barred from threatening social media companies with retaliation for not censoring what they deem to be misinformation.  Trump to Planned Parenthood: No more Title X grants! The Trump administration announced this is the last year that Planned Parenthood will receive Title X grants from the federal government.  White House spokesman Kush Desai told The Daily Wire, “The administration has issued the fifth and final year of Title X grants that were locked in place during the Biden presidency. … Title X funds cannot be used for abortions by law and … the Administration remains committed to realigning the Title X program with the President's pro-life and pro-family agenda going forward.” However, pro-life leaders are criticizing the administration for the additional year of funding to the abortion giant.  NBA player cut for expressing Christian beliefs A professional basketball team cut one of their players on Monday for expressing his Christian beliefs. Jaden Ivey played in the NBA for the Chicago Bulls. He recently described Homosexual Pride Month as a celebration of unrighteousness.  Listen. IVEY: “The world can proclaim LGBTQ, right? They proclaim Pride Month and the NBA. They show it to the world. They say, ‘Come join us for Pride Month to celebrate unrighteousness.'” The Chicago Bulls described Ivey's conduct as “detrimental to the team.”  Send a polite, yet firm 2-sentence letter of complaint. Coach Billy Donovan, 1901 W. Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60612. Isaiah 5:20 says, “Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; who put darkness for light, and light for darkness.” Basketball invented by Christian chaplain in 1891 And finally, men's college basketball teams are competing for the national championship in the March Madness tournament.  What many do not know about the popular sport is that it was invented by a Christian named James Naismith.  He was a Christian chaplain and sports coach. Naismith invented basketball in 1891 while serving at the YMCA International Training School in Massachusetts. He started the sport in order to evangelize young men.   Basketball spread as far as China by 1895 thanks to YMCA missionaries.  Naismith said his goal was to “win men for the Master through the gym.” In Matthew 4:19, Jesus said, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.”  Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, April 1st, in the year of our Lord 2026. 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. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

The Bible Society have withdrawn their headline grabbing 2025 report, The Quiet Revival. This comes after YouGov finally admitted their data was unreliable. Glen Scrivener responds.Send us your mini-revelations, stories, disagreements, questions and hot takes: podcast@speaklife.org.uk_____________________________Enjoy seeing life through the lens of Jesus? Here's where to find more Speak Life content: 321course.com // YouTube // Instagram // Website //  Discord Giving for Gospel Growth: Join our team of financial supporters before Easter Monday 2026 and your monthly gift will be doubled for the first year by match funding! Head to speaklife.org.uk/growthGive for Gospel Growth: speaklife.org.uk/growthSupport the show

Britain?s Bible Society has withdrawn the 2024 report it launched with great fanfare claiming a Quiet Revival in the UK church. Life, Culture and Current Events from a Biblical Perspective with Neil Johnson.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunday guides you through the religious and ethical issues of the week, including the news that a report claiming the number of young people attending church in England and Wales had skyrocketed, has now been retracted. It comes after the underlying data was found to be flawed. The Bible Society's "Quiet Revival" report had been widely reported on since its publication last year and became an accepted part of discourse among many Christians.Sir James MacMillan's new 70-minute, 12-piece choral oratorio "Angels Unawares" has received it's world premiere in the Sistine Chapel. It's a moving piece about angelic encounters set to poetry by the late Robert Willis, the former Dean of Canterbury who died in 2024. William speaks to Sir James about the historic performance and his connection to faith. And as Christians around the world prepare for Palm Sunday, worshippers in Jerusalem are facing an unprecedented disruption to Holy Week, we explore the latest. PRESENTER: William Crawley PRODUCERS: Bara'atu Ibrahim and Linda Walker EDITOR: Chloe Walker

Should we now disregard the Quiet Revival findings? What kind of leader will Sarah Mullally be? How can we combat social media addiction?In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), John Stevens (FIEC National Director), and Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Associate National Director) discuss stories in the news and what we can learn from them for church leadership.Show notesStatement from Paul Williams, Chief Executive Officer, Bible Society (biblesociety.org.uk)Church attendance report pulled after YouGov finds 'fraudulent' responses (bbc.co.uk)Dame Sarah Mullally acknowledges 'victims and survivors' as she's installed as archbishop (bbc.co.uk)Campaigners welcome Meta and YouTube's defeat in landmark social media addiction trial (bbc.co.uk)About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC's official podcast, where you'll hear conversations on topics for church leaders.Podcast music: Drifting by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Future Infinite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.About FIEC: We are ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a fellowship of Independent churches⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.00:00 - News in brief03:48 - FIEC update07:40 - Quiet Revival issues and withdrawal13:20 - Archbishop of Canterbury installation22:39 - Taking responsibility in leadership27:43 - Addiction to social media

In this episode Matt talks to Dr. Aweis Ali from Somalia, who grew up in a Muslim home in and around Mogadishu, the son of a Muslim cleric and preacher.After coming to Christ and finding some other believers, Aweis' small church suffered a brutal and violent persecution in which most of the believers lost their lives. This is a story of remarkable faith, perseverance and courage in one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a follower of Christ.Aweis is a partner of Open Doors and the General Secretary of the Bible Society of Somalia. You can see him sharing a few minutes of his story here on the Open Doors website.NB. This episode contains some stories of extreme violence against Christians and may not be suitable for younger listeners.Support the show_________________________________________________________________________________Do get in touch if you have any questions for Matt or for any of his guests.matt@frontiers.org.ukYou can find out more about us by visiting www.frontiers.org.ukOr, if you're outside the UK, visit www.frontiers.org (then select from one of our national offices). For social media in the UK:Instagram: frontiers_ukAnd do check out the free and outstanding 6 week video course for churches and small groups, called MomentumYes:www.momentumyes.com (USA)www.momentumyes.org.uk (UK) _________________________________________________________________________________ 

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March 16, 2026 POOYAN MEHRSHAHI,a native of Iran now pastoring aReformed Baptist congregation inthe United Kingdom, ProvidenceBaptist Chapel of Cheltenham, Eng-land, who leads the translation teamof the Persian Bible through the Tri-nitarian Bible Society, leads ParaTrust, which is translating ReformedChristian literature in the Persianlanguage, & has been a foundingmember, trustee & lecturer @ Salis-bury Reformed Seminary in England,who will address:“BORN & RAISED ZOROASTRIAN inIRAN, BORN AGAIN in the UNITEDKINGDOM, & REACHING the PERSIANSPEAKING PEOPLE w/ the GOSPEL ofSOVEREIGN GRACE” Subscribe: iTunes TuneIn Android RSS Feed Listen:

The Bible's book of Daniel tells us that one day, knowledge and innovation will increase exponentially in our world. And it could be surmised that the prophet was looking ahead to our day, but maybe he was looking even further. The technological advances of the 21st century are no secret. In the ancient world, an ocean voyage could take months. Now, a person can have breakfast in New York City and dinner in Paris.Communication is beyond anything our grandparents could have imagined. The number of mobile devices at this moment stands at 7.22 billion, a slightly bigger number than the human population of our planet. There are more than two billion personal computers around the globe. People in Asia can chat in real time with friends in Chicago or anywhere else. Such communication is instant and constant. Consider that as recently as World War II, whole armies could be on the move before the enemy was aware.Travel is easier, too. There's a wonderful story from our friends at Our Daily Bread, in which a teen on a mission trip shared the Gospel with an elderly man in Jamaica. He was disabled but listened intently when she described new life in Jesus and the hope of a new body in heaven. He asked her, “Will you dance with me up there?” He accepted Christ.Romans 1:16 says, “For I am not ashamed of the Gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.” We have almost limitless ways to get a Bible into someone's hand. According to The Bible Society, between 1816 and 1975, 2.5 billion Bibles were printed. Many people, of course, still prefer to hold a book and read the printed word, and that method has been responsible for many millions of conversions over the years.It's exciting to think that now, 100 million Bibles are being printed every year. Technology brings advancement here as well. That remarkable YouVersion Bible App has been installed on 300 million devices around the world.Knowledge is increasing drastically. We have the greatest opportunity in all of history to share the Good News of Jesus with the world. God has given us the means to use technology, prayer, and one-on-one conversations to bring people to Jesus. What will you do with your finite amount of time? It's up to you.Let's pray.Father God, your provision for us is wonderful. You've made it possible for each believer to share their faith with close friends and family, as well as those around the world. Give us a sense of urgency. In Jesus' name, amen. Change your shirt, and you can change the world! Save 15% Off your entire purchase of faith-based apparel + gifts at Kerusso.com with code KDD15.

There has been a lot of speculation about a 'quiet revival' of Christianity happening amongst the younger generations – including on this podcast. Much of this traces back to a survey conducted by the Bible Society last year. Respected demographer Conrad Hackett of the Pew Research Center joins Damian Thompson to explain the truth behind the statistics, and why we have to be wary of the methodology used by different polls. Some interesting facts: Christians remain the largest religious group in the world, following by Muslims and then the religiously non-affiliated; while Europe was home to the largest number of Christians as recently as 2010, sub-saharan Africa now has the highest number – a region in which the Muslim population is also growing; and, the biggest religious change happening in the world is the number of people raised Christian who are choosing to no longer identify as Christian – of which the UK is the leading country in Europe in terms of this population.For more from Conrad, you can check out his research here.Produced by Patrick Gibbons.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts. Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There has been a lot of speculation about a 'quiet revival' of Christianity happening amongst the younger generations – including on this podcast. Much of this traces back to a survey conducted by the Bible Society last year. Respected demographer Conrad Hackett of the Pew Research Center joins Damian Thompson to explain the truth behind the statistics, and why we have to be wary of the methodology used by different polls. Some interesting facts: Christians remain the largest religious group in the world, following by Muslims and then the religiously non-affiliated; while Europe was home to the largest number of Christians as recently as 2010, sub-saharan Africa now has the highest number – a region in which the Muslim population is also growing; and, the biggest religious change happening in the world is the number of people raised Christian who are choosing to no longer identify as Christian – of which the UK is the leading country in Europe in terms of this population.For more from Conrad, you can check out his research here.Produced by Patrick Gibbons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Selon une étude internationale parue dans la revue Nature communications, les pratiques et l'appartenance religieuse sont sur le déclin partout dans le monde et ce, pour toutes les religions. Cette tendance générale n'empêche pas un regain d'intérêt pour le religieux chez certains, en particulier chez les jeunes.  Ainsi, le Royaume-Uni a vu ses jeunes catholiques (18-24 ans) aller davantage à l'église, selon une étude publiée par la Bible Society, organisation caritative britannique. 16% d'entre eux déclarent se rendre à la messe dominicale 1 fois par mois en 2024 contre seulement 4% en 2018. Et la statistique passe à 21% concernant les jeunes hommes. La tendance est similaire en France, où le nombre de baptêmes chez les jeunes a progressé. L'actualité, le contexte géopolitique, écologique pourrait expliquer ce retour à la spiritualité. La religion offre un cadre structurant dans des sociétés qui semblent se déliter.   À l'heure du numérique, la foi ne disparaît donc pas, elle se transforme, se diffuse et s'expose même. Sur les réseaux sociaux, les influenceurs religieux captivent et fédèrent des millions d'abonnés. Ces nouveaux guides spirituels se mettent en scène pour conquérir les âmes. Un vent de fraîcheur pour certains, un risque de dérive pour d'autres. Dans ce contexte, comment les femmes vivent-elles leur foi ? Alors que les structures de pouvoir spirituel restent majoritairement masculines, les femmes se reconnaissent-elles toujours dans des religions dont les pratiques ou les préceptes ne sont pas toujours à leur avantage ? Et dans l'espace numérique, comment négocient-elles leur place pour parler de leur foi ?   Avec : • Estelle Ndjanjo , journaliste et présentatrice de la chronique Voisins connectés, diffusées chez 8 milliards de voisins. Et nos invitées :  • Vanessa Thom, coach, conférencière, autrice de La beauté cachées du célibat (auto édité, 2025) • Charles Mercier, historien, enseignant-chercheur à l'Université de Bordeaux. Co-auteur avec Philippe Portier de l'essai Les Jeunes et leur laïcité (Presses de Sciences Po, 2025) et de l'Église, les jeunes et la mondialisation (Bayard, 2020).   En fin d'émission, la chronique de Jennifer Lufau.  Avec une influenceuse chrétienne ou une podcasteuse afrodescendante, la discussion aborde la manière dont la foi se vit désormais en ligne : sermons écoutés en travaillant, églises installées dans le salon, spiritualité compatible avec l'entrepreneuriat et les réseaux sociaux.    Programmation musicale :  ► Des mythos - Theodora  ► Kalanakh -  Def Mama Def. 

Selon une étude internationale parue dans la revue Nature communications, les pratiques et l'appartenance religieuse sont sur le déclin partout dans le monde et ce, pour toutes les religions. Cette tendance générale n'empêche pas un regain d'intérêt pour le religieux chez certains, en particulier chez les jeunes.  Ainsi, le Royaume-Uni a vu ses jeunes catholiques (18-24 ans) aller davantage à l'église, selon une étude publiée par la Bible Society, organisation caritative britannique. 16% d'entre eux déclarent se rendre à la messe dominicale 1 fois par mois en 2024 contre seulement 4% en 2018. Et la statistique passe à 21% concernant les jeunes hommes. La tendance est similaire en France, où le nombre de baptêmes chez les jeunes a progressé. L'actualité, le contexte géopolitique, écologique pourrait expliquer ce retour à la spiritualité. La religion offre un cadre structurant dans des sociétés qui semblent se déliter.   À l'heure du numérique, la foi ne disparaît donc pas, elle se transforme, se diffuse et s'expose même. Sur les réseaux sociaux, les influenceurs religieux captivent et fédèrent des millions d'abonnés. Ces nouveaux guides spirituels se mettent en scène pour conquérir les âmes. Un vent de fraîcheur pour certains, un risque de dérive pour d'autres. Dans ce contexte, comment les femmes vivent-elles leur foi ? Alors que les structures de pouvoir spirituel restent majoritairement masculines, les femmes se reconnaissent-elles toujours dans des religions dont les pratiques ou les préceptes ne sont pas toujours à leur avantage ? Et dans l'espace numérique, comment négocient-elles leur place pour parler de leur foi ?   Avec : • Estelle Ndjanjo , journaliste et présentatrice de la chronique Voisins connectés, diffusées chez 8 milliards de voisins. Et nos invitées :  • Vanessa Thom, coach, conférencière, autrice de La beauté cachées du célibat (auto édité, 2025) • Charles Mercier, historien, enseignant-chercheur à l'Université de Bordeaux. Co-auteur avec Philippe Portier de l'essai Les Jeunes et leur laïcité (Presses de Sciences Po, 2025) et de l'Église, les jeunes et la mondialisation (Bayard, 2020).   En fin d'émission, la chronique de Jennifer Lufau.  Avec une influenceuse chrétienne ou une podcasteuse afrodescendante, la discussion aborde la manière dont la foi se vit désormais en ligne : sermons écoutés en travaillant, églises installées dans le salon, spiritualité compatible avec l'entrepreneuriat et les réseaux sociaux.    Programmation musicale :  ► Des mythos - Theodora  ► Kalanakh -  Def Mama Def. 

 Quiet Revival makes loud arrival.In April, the Bible Society dropped a bombshell report that found substantial increases in church attendance across England and Wales in the last six years, especially between the ages of 18 and 24, and especially among men. Catholics and Pentecostals benefited most, bolstered by migration. But growth in Catholic and Orthodox churches suggests the enduring appeal of traditional religions, a trend also observed in the United States.The AI apocalypse is here.Call it the most important new technology since electricity. Describe it as the most important event in world history since Christ's resurrection. At this stage, no one knows where hyperbole stops and reality begins with unfolding AI revelations, which expose our need for greater focus on theological anthropology and epistemology.Charlie Kirk assassinated.At least outside young American conservatives, 31-year-old Charlie Kirk didn't become a household name until after his September assassination in Utah. Political organizer, Christian apologist, campus provocateur, Trump loyalist, affectionate husband and father—the varied roles played by Kirk revealed not only his enormous influence but also his complicated legacy.Into the leadership void at Turning Point USA stepped Erika Kirk, a formidable presence who announced at a memorial attended by up to 100,000 (including Trump and Vance) that For more information about this group, please visit their website at reformationboise.com. Every weekday at 3:30 am and 7:30 am you can listen to The Gospel for Life on KSPD 94.5 FM and 790 AM Boise's Solid Talk in the Treasure Valley, Idaho, USA. If you have a question, comment, or even a topic suggestion for the Pastors, you can email them. Phone: (208) 991-3526E-mail: thegospelforlifeidaho@gmail.comPodcast website: https://www.790kspd.com/gospel-for-life/

Did you know that as late as 1850, people in Italy could still be arrested for owning a Bible and imprisoned for giving Bibles to others? This is what happened to a Florentine couple who were arrested for owning two copies of the Bible, and were imprisoned under suspicion that they were reading it or distributing it to others. And this was not an isolated story. The Roman Catholic Church could even kidnap children from Jewish or Protestant families! How did Protestants survive this difficult time, and when did it end? Find out answers to all this and more as Grace, Sean, and Isaac talk with Dr. Mario Cignoni, General Secretary of the Bible Society in Italy and author of many books.   Show notes Articles written by Simonetta Carr about this time period: https://placefortruth.org/francesco-and-rosa-madiai/ https://placefortruth.org/bible-italy-council-trent-italian-republic/

In this Season 2 finale, Justin asks: 'What's next for the Surprising Rebirth?'When the podcast series launched in 2023, many were skeptical of a 'Surprising Rebirth'. However, two years later, some say statistical evidence is pointing towards a 'Quiet Revival'. But there has been pushback too... Justin interrogates the data, hearing objections and responses from sociologist David Voas and Bible Society researcher Rhiannon McAleer.Peter Dray of IFES charts Gen Z spirituality, while podcaster Elizabeth Oldfield and journalist James Marriott discuss the rise of 'Full Fat Faith' converts. Australian church leader Mark Sayers and British MP Danny Kruger also tackle the vexed question of whether far right politics is co-opting Christianity as the search for a better story continues. More info, book & newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/ Support via Patreon for early access to new episodes and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/justinbrierley/membership Support via Tax-deductible (USA) and get the same perks: https://defendersmedia.com/portfolio/justin-brierley/ Give a one-off gift via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/brierleyjustin Buy the book or get a signed copy: https://justinbrierley.com/the-surprising-rebirth-of-belief-in-god/ Got feedback? Share it with us by emailing: feedback@think.faith Ep 30 show notes: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/season-2-episode-30-is-the-rebirth-real The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God is a production of Think Faith in partnership with Genexis, and support from The Jerusalem Trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 On Point of View today, Kerby speaks with Daniah Greenberg. Daniah will join Kerby in the Studio. They'll be talking about Tree of Life Ministries.  Connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/pointofviewradio and on Twitter @PointofViewRTS with your opinions or comments. Looking for just the Highlights? Follow us on Spotify at Point of View […]

On the final podcast of the year, the editor, Sarah Meyrick, is joined by senior writer Madeleine Davies and staff writer Francis Martin to discuss some of the most memorable and significant stories that the Church Times covered in 2025. They discuss: the departure of Justin Welby and ongoing questions about safeguarding in the Church of England; the Bible Society's Quiet Revival report; the rise of Christian nationalism; the assisted-dying Bill; the nomination of the Rt Revd Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury; and the Archbishop of York's visit to Israel-Palestine. The episode was recorded on Wednesday 17 December. They also look ahead to what 2026 has in store for the Church of England. Try 10 issues of the Church Times for £10 or get two months access to our website and apps, also for £10. Go to www.churchtimes.co.uk/new-reader

Send us a textDr Andrew Ollerton works with Bible Society, presents The Bible Course (biblesociety.org.uk/explore-the-bible/the-bible-course) and is the author of "God's Book: An Honest Look at the Bible's 7 Toughest Topics: Making Sense of the Bible's Trickiest Topics". Here, Glen Scrivener interviews him about the book and recent interest in The Bible across the culture.Check out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre: youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all: youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There's bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here: speaklife.org.uk/discordSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world. Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.ukTo find out more about our January 2026 Intensive and sign up, go to: speaklife.org.uk/intensivesTo find out more about our January 2026 Intensive and sign up, go to: speaklife.org.uk/intensivesSupport the show

Welcome to "Inside the Epicenter" with Joel and Lynn Rosenberg. In this episode of Inside the Epicenter, host Joel Rosenberg sits down with former US ambassador and veteran Middle East advisor Dennis Ross to unpack Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's recent visit to Washington and its far-reaching implications. Together, they explore Saudi Arabia's sweeping social and economic changes, the strengthening U.S.-Saudi relationship, and the critical role of technology, defense, and energy in the kingdom's transformation. Dennis Ross shares firsthand insights on the prospects for Israeli-Saudi normalization, how October 7th shifted regional dynamics, and what's at stake for both the US and Middle East allies going forward. If you want a front-row seat to diplomatic strategy, behind-the-scenes stories, and the future of peace in the region, this conversation is not to be missed. (00:02) "US-Saudi Relations and MBS"(10:07) "U.S.-Saudi Relations and Strategy"(12:28) "Biden Administration Defense Treaty Hurdles"(17:18) Saudi Arabia Opening to Diversity(24:51) Saudi-Israeli Relations: Challenges Persist(29:21) "Israel-Saudi Peace & Challenges."(32:47) Support Joshua Fund Monthly(38:31) "Saudi-Israel Strategic Convergence Explaine.d"(43:34) Saudi-Israeli Relations and Coexistence(48:50) "Path to Palestinian Stateho.od"(58:28) "Support Needed for Growing Miss.ion"(01:00:49) "Support The Joshua Fund Mis.sion" Learn more about The Joshua Fund: JoshuaFund.comMake a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua FundStock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5 Verse of the Day: Romans 15:25-27: But now, I am going to Jerusalem, serving the saints. Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to contribute to the relief of poverty among the saints in Jerusalem. For they were glad to do so, and they are indebted to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual things, they are indebted to do them a service also in material things. Pray for a much better and more encouraging 2026Pray that God gives leaders in the US, Saudi Arabia, and Israel the wisdom to deal appropriately with issues that come. Related Episodes:Caring for the Needy in Israel's Darkest Hour #329Hamas Is Now Slaughtering Gazans — How Should Trump and Evangelicals Respond? #324Tal Heinrich - Inside Trump and Netanyahu's Middle East #323Alaska Epicenter Cruise Session 3: Behind the Scenes at the Bible Society in Israel with Victor Kalisher #315 Links For Reference Dennis Ross Interview Part 1 | All Israel News https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=A18opwDCe7c&pp=ygUqSm9lbCByb3NlbmJlcmcgZGVubmlzIHJvc3MgYWxsIGlzcmFlbCBuZXdz Statecraft 2.0 https://a.co/d/4A0jXT9 Donate a generous monthly gift to The Joshua Fund to bless Israel and Her Neighbors now and for the long haul. Become an Epicenter Ally today! Dennis Ross https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/experts/dennis-ross Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Andrew Ollerton is a theologian and pastor who works with the Bible Society and developed The Bible Course. His latest publication is ‘God's Book: An Honest Look at the Bible's 7 Toughest Topics'. A significant rise in Bible sales has been reported in the past year… as people apparently seek re-enchantment through the story of Scripture, what sort of questions will they encounter along the way? And can Andrew help to make sense of them? He joins Belle and Justin to re-enchant... the Bible's embarassing bits.For 'God's Book' by Andrew Ollerton: https://www.andrewollerton.com/books/gods-book-an-honest-look-at-the-bibles-7-toughest-topics If you found this conversation interesting, Seen & Unseen, the creators of Re-Enchanting, offers thousands of articles exploring how the Christian faith helps us understand the modern world. Discover more here: www.seenandunseen.com Radical generosity has always been central to the Christian story.Stewardship helps make it part of your everyday life.Discover how a Stewardship Giving Account makes giving simple, flexible, and rooted in faith — all in one place https://stwdshp.org/re-enchanting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to "Inside the Epicenter" with Joel and Lynn Rosenberg. In this episode, Joel Rosenberg tackles a critical issue shaking American media and politics: Tucker Carlson’s recent embrace of Holocaust-denier and neo-Nazi Nicky Fuentes. Joel Rosenberg examines why this matters not only in the political arena but also for Evangelical Christians and the US–Israel relationship. He discusses the dangers of rising antisemitism, Tucker Carlson’s attacks on Christian Zionism, and what a biblical response should look like in these challenging times. We'll also hear real clips from Nicky Fuentes to put the threat in sharp focus. This episode calls believers to vigilance, prayer, and unwavering support for Israel in a time of growing hostility. (00:02) Tucker Carlson's Controversial Stance(05:05) Tucker Carlson Platforms Nick Fuentes(07:07) Tucker Carlson Criticism Explained(10:24) "Tucker Carlson Promotes Extremism"(21:49) "Tucker Carlson's Controversial Alliances"(28:19) "Supporting Israel: Podcast & Mission" Learn more about The Joshua Fund: JoshuaFund.comMake a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua FundStock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5 Verse of the Day Genesis 12:3. And I will bless them that bless thee and curse him who curseth thee. And in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed Pray that more people will come to understand why they should bless Israel according to God's word. Pray for discernment and courage among Christian leaders to speak truth in love, even when it's unpopular. Pray that the peace of God will reign in Israel and that Jewish communities around the world to feel supported and loved by followers of Jesus. Related Episodes Alaska Epicenter Cruise Session 3: Behind the Scenes at the Bible Society in Israel with Victor Kalisher #315 Pastor Gary Hamrick - Reflecting on Charlie Kirk’s Legacy and Revival #314 Alaska Epicenter Cruise Session 2: Why Jews & Muslims are Coming to Jesus in Record Numbers #311 Weekend Edition: East Coast Pastors Conference Pt.1 Donate a generous monthly gift to The Joshua Fund to bless Israel and Her Neighbors now and for the long haul. Become an Epicenter Ally today! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Guest: Chantel PaganMinistry: Deaf Bible SocietyPosition: President & CEOTopic: a report on the work of the Society and its "Deaf Bible," video library that provides Scripture for deaf peopleWebsite: deafbiblesociety.com

Guest: Chantel PaganMinistry: Deaf Bible SocietyPosition: President & CEOTopic: a report on the work of the Society and its "Deaf Bible," video library that provides Scripture for deaf peopleWebsite: deafbiblesociety.com

In this episode of Inside the Epicenter, host Joel Rosenberg is joined by filmmaker Todd Morehead to discuss the harrowing events of October 7, 2023—a day that, as Joel describes, marks the most significant tragedy for Israel since the Holocaust. Together, they delve into Todd’s new documentary, October 7th: Bearing Witness to the Massacre, which offers firsthand survivor accounts and a clear-eyed look at what really happened during the attack. Joel and Todd talk about the challenges of telling such a difficult story, the importance of combating misinformation, and the vital role of Christian communities in responding to these events with truth, compassion, and action. Listen in for insights into the making of the film and practical advice for engaging your church, small group, or community with this powerful story. (00:02) "October 7th: A Defining Moment"(03:10) "Educating Truth on October 7th"(07:20) Evangelicals Visit Israel Post-Conflict(11:14) "Film Recommendation by Host"(14:16) "Filmmaking Team Raises Awareness"(18:50) "Watch and Discuss Important Film"(20:21) "October 7th: Witnessing the Massacre"(27:22) Charlie Kirk's Impactful Assassination Analyzed(30:56) Vicious Narrative Against Jews(34:43) Israel's Internal Conflict Over Netanyahu(36:09) "Discussing Hope in the Holy Land"(40:28) Arab Leaders' Hidden Stance on Hamas Learn more about The Joshua Fund: JoshuaFund.comMake a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua FundStock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5 Verse of the Day: 2 Timothy 3:1 -5 that in the last days difficult times will come for men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, revilers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy, unloving, irreconcilable, malicious gossips without self control, brutal haters of good, treacherous, treacherous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, holding to a form of godliness although they have denied its power, avoid such men as these. Pray for Israel and the peace of Jerusalem.Pray for the Arab people that they come to Christ, and pray for the salvation of all. Todd Morehead Biography Todd Morehead lives in California with his wife and four children. He holds an M.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies from Talbot School of Theology. Todd is the Founder and Director of Grafted Ministries, an organization committed to awakening Christians to their biblical role and responsibility toward the Jewish people. He is the author of Grafted In: Understanding God’s Role for You and Your Jewish Neighbors and has a deep passion for leading Christians to Israel—a land he has visited thirty times—to cultivate a heart for both the people and the Land. Todd is the Creator and Producer of the documentary films Promised Land: Israel Through The Eyes of Surfers (2012), Hope in the Holy Land: Delving Beneath the Surface of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (2021), October 7: Bearing Witness to the Massacre (2025), and the docuseries Hope in the Holy Land: The Series (2023-present). https://www.october7film.com/ Related Episodes: Alaska Epicenter Cruise Session 3: Behind the Scenes at the Bible Society in Israel with Victor Kalisher Why Gazans Are Leaving Islam and Finding Hope in Christ #313Alaska Epicenter Cruise Session 2: Why Jews & Muslims are Coming to Jesus in Record Numbers #311 Trey Yingst's Inside Story of October 7th #239 Donate a generous monthly gift to The Joshua Fund to bless Israel and Her Neighbors now and for the long haul. Become an Epicenter Ally today! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

258. Interview with Andrew Ollerton on the Quiet Revival and God's Book In this episode, we sit down with Andrew to talk about his brand-new book, “God's Book: An Honest Look at the Bible's 7 Toughest Topics.” Andrew, who works with the Bible Society, also helps us unpack their recent report on the “quiet revival” happening this year. https://www.instagram.com/andyollerton https://www.andrewollerton.com/   Support the podcast with a coffee....
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Welcome to Inside the Epicenter with Joel and Lynn Rosenberg, brought to you by the Joshua Fund. In this episode, cohost Lynn Rosenberg sits down with Victor Kalisher, head of the Bible Society in Israel, to explore how God is moving among the Jewish people today. Victor shares incredible stories of spiritual openness in Israel—Orthodox Jews discovering the Messiah in the Scriptures, and new projects like mobile Bible vans reaching communities in need. You'll hear about the growing hunger for God’s Word since recent crises and learn how the Joshua Fund and Bible Society are working together to strengthen the church in Israel. Join us for uplifting stories, new outreach initiatives, and ways you can pray and support God’s work in the region. (00:02) "Israel's Prophecies and Global Impact"(04:38) "Watchman: Urgent Call for Salvation"(08:12) Secretive Visits to a Christian Center(12:01) "Curiosity Around Isaiah 53"(13:53) Israel Turns to Faith After Crisis(19:27) Israelis Turn to Psalms During Crisis(22:09) Spreading God's Word in Israel(26:27) Exploring Passover and Prophecy(29:02) Understanding God's Complex Unity Learn more about The Joshua Fund: JoshuaFund.comMake a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua FundStock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5Verse of the Day: Genesis 12, verse 3. I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you, I will curse. And in you all the families of the earth will be blessed. Praying for the Jewish people in Israel to encounter God's Word with fresh understanding so that they might see Jesus as the Messiah? Pray for the ongoing projects of the Bible Society in Israel for Victor and his team, including their messianic psalm book, mobile Bible vans, and discipleship of those who are seeking. Pray for believers in the land of Israel to be strengthened, encouraged, and equipped so that they might better share the hope of the Gospel with their neighbors. Related Episodes:Arab Pastor’s Life-Altering Mission Among Israelis and Palestinians #230Hormoz Shariat and Iran’s Spiritual Awakening #212Is the War in Gaza Tied to End Times Bible Prophecy? #205Alaska Epicenter Cruise Session 2: Why Jews & Muslims are Coming to Jesus in Record Numbers #311 Donate a generous monthly gift to The Joshua Fund to bless Israel and Her Neighbors now and for the long haul. Become an Epicenter Ally today! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

It's Wednesday, September 3rd, 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 Turkish persecution of Christians heats up The Turkish Association of Protestant Churches reports Christians in Turkey faced increased persecution last year. The persecution often came in the form of hateful speech either in person or online. And, iIn two cases, assailants fired guns at church buildings.  Turkey also banned many foreign Christians from entering the country in recent years. Nine of these Christians appealed the ban. However, a court ruled against them and published their names. Media outlets branded the Christians as enemies of the state. Many social media comments called for them to be put to death. Turkey is ranked 45th on the Open Doors' World Watch List of the most difficult countries worldwide to be a Christian.  2.5 million acres of European Union burned The European Union is experiencing its worst wildfire season since records began in 2006. Nearly 2.5 million acres of land have burned so far this year. Spain and Portugal account for over two-thirds of that area. Between the two countries, over 1.5 million acres have burned with much of it happening in just two weeks. Birth rates in England and Wales continue to fall The U.K. Office for National Statistics reported last week that birth rates fell to a new low in England and Wales. Other developed countries are also seeing low birth rates like the United States, France, and Italy. However, there appears to be a political gap in fertility. John Burn-Murdoch of the Financial Times wrote, “From the US to Europe and beyond, people who identify as conservative are having almost as many children as they were decades ago. The decline is overwhelmingly among those on the progressive left, in effect nudging each successive generation's politics further to the right.” Quebec, Canada to ban public prayers Quebec, Canada's largest province, is planning to ban public prayer. Quebec's Secularism Minister Jean-François Roberge said, “The premier of Quebec has given me the mandate to strengthen secularism . . . This fall, we will therefore introduce a bill to strengthen secularism in Quebec, in particular by banning street prayers.” The move comes in response to Muslim prayer gatherings. However, it would apply to all religions including Christianity. Nearly 65% of Quebec's population identifies as Christian. Psalm 10:4 says, “The wicked, in the haughtiness of his countenance, does not seek [the Lord]. All his thoughts are, ‘There is no God.'” Univ of Michigan fired Christian doctor who objected to transgender surgeries In the United States, a federal court ruled in favor of a Christian in a religious liberty case. Back in 2021, the University of Michigan Health-West fired Valerie Kloosterman for her beliefs. The Christian physician assistant refused to support transgender procedures or pronoun usage. The latest ruling allows her case against the university to move forward.  Kayla Toney, counsel at First Liberty Institute, said, “Today's decision is a reckoning for institutions that discriminate and punish caring people of faith.” Bill Gates funds embalming of deceased newborns to harvest organs Modernity News reports the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is funding a new gruesome project. The project involves embalming deceased newborn babies who died in neonatal intensive care units. Researchers would harvest tissues and organs from the babies for artificial intelligence development. LifeNews noted, “The Gates Foundation's involvement is seen as particularly troubling given its history of funding abortion.” 150th anniversary of Japan Bible Society And finally, the Japan Bible Society is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. In the 1870s, American and European Bible societies established branches in Japan. These early Bible societies translated the Scriptures into Japanese in the 1880s. Their work laid the foundation for the current Japan Bible Society. Bible distribution in Japan picked up in the 1940s as 2.3 million copies of the Bible were distributed. After World War II, the Japan Bible Society became a fully self-supporting Bible Society.  Its website says, “Since then, the Japan Bible Society has not only been serving the Japanese people but also other Bible Societies that are not yet independent.” Psalm 22:27 says, “All the ends of the world shall remember and turn to the LORD, and all the families of the nations shall worship before You.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, September 3rd, 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.

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