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It's Monday, August 17th, 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 U.S. missionary freed after 9 months captivity from Niger, Africa On August 14th, Kevin Rideout, a 50-year-old American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger, Africa last October, was released and will be reunited with his extended family, reports ABC News. According to Serving In Mission International, an evangelical mission agency which works in 70 countries, 98% of the population in Niger is Muslim. The mission group said Rideout is “in good health in the care of U.S. officials” and that his wife, Krista, and the rest of his family “are profoundly grateful for the prayers offered on their behalf by people around the world throughout his captivity.” Psalm 135:3 says, "Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good.” Rideout was kidnapped outside his home in Niamey, Niger on October 21, 2025 by three gunmen.  Christian persecution has especially increased in Niger, Africa since 2023 after a military coup led by General Omar Tiani, head of the presidential guard unit, deposing democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum.  After that coup, Niger's new military regime switched its alliances, choosing to start working with Russia and turning against Western allies. Indeed, the new regime ousted Western partners On Truth Social, President Donald Trump wrote, “I am proud to announce that Kevin Rideout, a wonderful Christian missionary, is back in United States custody. Kevin was kidnapped by Jihadi terrorists in West Africa — the epicenter of Islamist terrorism, where there have been more deadly attacks in the past year than anywhere else on Earth. Kevin, the United States of America looks forward to welcoming you HOME. Glad to have helped!” The full details surrounding Rideout's release are unclear. According to the Christian Broadcasting Network, the news comes the same week as the U.S. secured the release of another American, Robert Gilman, who had been held captive by Russia for four years. Gilman's health was failing in prison, and the U.S. and his family said he had been falsely accused and held by the Russian regime for political purposes. Earthquake hit Indonesia A magnitude 7.7 earthquake shook eastern Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least five people and touching off dozens of aftershocks, one measuring magnitude 6.1, reports the Christian Post. Flores island's Sikka Regency, which is part of East Nusa Tenggara Province, was the most affected area, where officials reported the earthquake's five deaths and several injuries. (Sikka Regency is a coastal district on the northeastern shore of Flores with a population of 346,000 spread over 647 square miles.) This Indonesian earthquake comes on the heels of an earthquake in Columbia on August 10th which killed 288 people and another earthquake in Venezuela on June 24th which killed 6,125 people. Please pray that God would comfort the families whose loved ones were killed in these three natural disasters. Dressed as Muslim, James O'Keefe exposes how MN enables voter fraud Investigative reporter James O'Keefe with the O'Keefe Media Group has exposed how Minnesota enables voter fraud by allowing registered voters to “vouch” for up to eight people living in the same precinct who are not registered to vote, reports LifeSiteNews.com. Dressed as a Muslim and accompanied by Cam Higby, who wore a burka, O'Keefe visited polls across Minneapolis and “presented an intentionally extreme scenario to expose the sheer lunacy of Minnesota's ‘vouching' system,” he explained on X.  O'KEEFE: “In Minnesota, you can show up on election day and vouch for up to eight unregistered voters. Members of the Justice League dress up in traditional Muslim attire and put this vouching law to an extreme test on primary day, August 11.” UNDERECOVER KEEFE: “The vouching?” POLL WORKER: “They're vouching for you?” UNDERECOVER KEEFE: “I vouch for them.” POLL WORKER: “Oh.” UNDERECOVER KEEFE: “Is that okay?” POLL WORKER: “Yes!” UNDERECOVER KEEFE: “How does that work?” POLL WORKER: “Well, if you're all in the same precinct.” UNDERECOVER KEEFE: “Yes.” POLL WORKER: “And you are already registered, which looks like you are, then you, you can vouch for them, as ID for them.” UNDERECOVER KEEFE: “Oh, good.” KEEFE: “I say they do not need ID. She says, ‘You are the ID.' ANOTHER UNDERCOVER PERSON: “He is the ID.” KEEFE: “I am the ID.” UNDERECOVER KEEFE: “And no ID needed. I just vouch for them.” POLL WORKER: “You're the ID.” UNDERECOVER KEEFE: “I am the ID. That's good. How many people may I vouch for?” POLL WORKER: “Eight.” UNDERECOVER KEEFE: “Eight? I can vouch for eight people?” POLL WORKER: “Mm-mm.” (Nodding affirmatively) UNDERECOVER KEEFE: “Eight people. No ID. We come right back. Thank you.” Poll workers explained to him “again and again” that the people accompanying him did not need to present ID to vote as long as he vouched for them and that he could vouch for up to eight precinct residents. O'Keefe explained that this is all legal in the state, citing Minnesota Statute § 201.061 which says, “A registered voter can sign an affidavit affirming that they know another individual resides in the same precinct, allowing that person to register at the polls without presenting standard proof of residence. One registered voter can vouch for up to eight people.” Liberty Counsel urges President Trump to end mail-order abortion And finally, Liberty Counsel Action sent a letter to President Donald Trump and senior federal officials urging the administration to reverse the Biden-era policy of allowing mail-order abortion. The letter is an advocacy measure stating Abortion Kill Pills prescribed through the mail, without an in-person medical visit, endangers women, weakens state pro-life protections, and strips numerous other health and safety measures, the group explained. Under Biden, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration removed the requirement for an in-person clinic visit for the prescription of abortion pills, and the Department of Justice nullified enforcement of the federal Comstock Act of 1873, allowing abortion drugs to be sent through the mail. Since the removal of in-person visits and unfettered mail-order access, data shows the rate of severe complications from chemical abortions, between 2017 and 2023, rose by 13 percent. In his Faith and Freedom podcast, Liberty Counsel President Mat Staver said this. STAVER: “You can get these abortion drugs tele-med without ever seeing a doctor. Used to be that you needed to see a doctor at the very beginning, then you would get the prescription. Then, if you took the drug, you had to see a doctor as a follow-up because you could have complications. Now, there's no in-person visit before or after, and you can get this by tele-med. So, it's become very dangerous.” Liberty Counsel Action recommended “the immediate revocation of the Biden-era policy permitting the mailing of abortifacient drugs, whether by restoring the FDA's pre-Biden abortion pill safety protocols, enforcing of the Comstock Act, or both.” President Trump has previously declared that the states must determine their own abortion laws. In the letter, Liberty Counsel Action also advocated for that stated position noting that “abortion policy should be left to the states,” and pro-life state laws should not be “undermined by out-of-state providers illegally mailing abortion drugs across state lines.” The current policy has “stripped away vital safeguards” leading to numerous health risks, such as:  An inability to verify gestational age whereby pills can be dispensed beyond the FDA's 10-week gestational limit where complications are significantly higher. An inability to effectively diagnose ectopic pregnancies that can easily be mistaken as the effects of the abortion pill, which left untreated, could lead to maternal death. An inability to verify age, leading to potential abuse of minors and violations of parental rights. An inability to detect forced or coerced abortions from abusive partners, traffickers, or family members. Beyond the potential harm to the mothers, the Abortion Kill Pill, which is now used in at least 63% of all abortions, takes the life of the innocent baby. Proverbs 24:11 says, “Rescue those being led away to death; hold back those staggering toward slaughter." Send a polite, 3-sentence letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche, urging him to prohibit the abortion industry from sending the dangerous Abortion Kill Pills in the mail. The address at the Justice Department is 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20530. You can find that address in our transcript today at www.TheWorldview.com. Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, August 17th, in the year of our Lord 2026. 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.

US-Iran ceasefire deal ends today, so what's next?; Israel and Hamas disagree over disarmament plan; why kids need to develop their own thinking skills before turning to AI; and how Christians can overcome depression.

It's Friday, August 14th, 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 India's March for Life draws 5,000 India's fifth National March for Life was held on August 8 and 9 in the city of Chennai, drawing a crowd of 5,000 people eager to proclaim the dignity of human life, reports LifeSiteNews.com. Cardinal Anthony Poola, president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India, was present at the march and delivered a powerful pro-life address. He said, “Pro-life is the most important mission to be carried out in our dioceses, congregations and institutions. If we do not act now, we may soon be left with institutions – but without people. … Do not be afraid. The Catholic Church in India stands with you to fight for the right to life of every unborn child.” Emma Magdalene of LifeSiteNews.com added, “The number one cause of death today is not COVID, cancer, or even any war. It's abortion. The World Health Organization reports that over 73 million abortions take place globally every year. What a heartbreaking reality.” Proverbs 31:8 says, “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.” Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is Democratic presidential frontrunner Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York is now the frontrunner to become the 2028 Democratic presidential nominee, according to Polymarket odds, marking the first time she has led the pack, reports The Independent. As of Wednesday evening, 21 percent of traders backed the New York leftist, who was trailed by Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom at 17 percent. On rival prediction site Kalshi, the results were the same, with Ocasio-Cortez narrowly topping Newsom. Meanwhile, conventional political polls still put former Vice President Kamala Harris at the top spot, with Newsom in second, and Cortez in a distant fourth. Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty to assassinating UnitedHealthcare CEO Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty today, August 14th, in his federal case tied to his alleged execution of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson — in an apparent bid to dodge a life sentence, reports the New York Post. The 28-year-old accused killer — who is set to appear at a morning hearing in Manhattan federal court — is charged in the federal case with two counts of stalking resulting in death stemming from his alleged December 2024 cold-blooded murder of the powerful executive on a Manhattan sidewalk. Mangione would still likely face a potential life sentence if he were to plead guilty in federal court, but would hope that U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett doles out a lesser sentence. The heir of a wealthy Maryland family led authorities on a dramatic five-day manhunt before local cops in Altoona, Pennsylvania finally nabbed him while he munched on breakfast at a local McDonald's. (Look at raw bodycam footage: Scroll to the :52 mark) Prosecutors say he plotted the shocking killing to make a violent political statement, leaving behind bullet casings at the crime scene with the words “delay” and “deny” etched into them — echoing a phrase insurers allegedly use to describe dodging paying out claims. Christian weatherman's prayers on-air for safety in San Antonio And finally, San Antonio, Texas-based meteorologist Bill Taylor on KENS-5 TV, a media colleague of mine, went viral for praying live on air on July 15th for the people of the Texas Hill Country who were facing an imminent tornado on the ground. During continuous, commercial-free coverage, he said this. TAYLOR: “You look at the time of day and there are just a lot of people that would be traveling in this area, traveling to work — Saint Hedwig, China Grove, right over Highway 87, right at [Loop] 1604. A number of motorists here. “So, Lord, I pray for protection. God, your sovereignty is what we lean into in moments like this, that drivers stay aware, stay alert. That you give them wisdom. Bless these drivers with wisdom. Keep them safe. Put angels around them of protection as they travel. Thank you, Lord. We're just going to get you home safely.” Later, Taylor offered this prayer. TAYLOR: “Praying for these people in the path of this storm that Lord God, your sovereignty would be here. That You, Lord, would protect everyone in the path of this storm. That You would give wisdom and clarity for families to seek shelter. That these plans would enact now. That people would reach out to those people in this affected area to give them the warning they need. In Your holy name, protect us, Lord.” In a follow-up interview on the Christian Broadcasting Network, Bill Taylor explained what was going through his mind at the time. TAYLOR: “This could be a tornado on the ground at any second, and it was impacting a densely populated area. And knowing the sensitivity of the Hill Country flooding that took more than 100 lives a year ago, knowing how destructive a tornado can be, it just truly came out of the Holy Spirit within me to start praying in that moment for protection, for His sovereignty, for people to be clear and wise enough to seek shelter. “When we're in continuous coverage, there's no producer prompting me. There's no script in weather ever, even on a routine day. We're on our own. We're doing a PowerPoint presentation based on our slides that we put together. We're our own producers. The only time that somebody's in my ear is to tell me how much time I have left. “Well, when we have life-threatening weather, we're on till it's over. We stay on — commercial-free — until it's over. And it's on all platforms between broadcast, then our stream channel, Facebook, YouTube. “And when it happened, the Spirit of God came over me and said, ‘Pray!' Praise God that He delivered, as He always does. He's faithful, and we were protected from what could have been a lot worse.” CBN's Tré Phillips asked about what lesson Christian viewers could glean. PHILLIPS: “So, what would you say to those of us who want to be, like you were, more attuned to that still, small prompting of the Holy Spirit?” TAYLOR: “To do it. Take that step and be obedient to it, because it truly is the hands and feet, the body of Christ. You get that prompting, and when that obedience flows, this is God in action. “'Wherever two or more gather in My name, I shall be there.' (Matthew 18:20) That's why He uses us in this body of Christ, and that the Holy Spirit dwells within us to prompt us in those moments.” 2 Timothy 1:7 says, “God gave us a spirit, not of fear, but of power and love and self-control.” Send Bill Taylor a 3-sentence email to btaylor@kens5.com, thanking him for boldly praying live on the air for the safety of people in the Texas Hill Country. Or send him a physical letter. This would be a great project for your kids! Bill Taylor, KENS 5 TV, 5400 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio, TX 78229. (Check out his Facebook page) Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, August 14th, in the year of our Lord 2026. 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 battle over Iran is moving from the military front to the economic front, as Washington prepares new measures aimed at squeezing Tehran while tensions rise across the region. Leaders in the U.S. and around the globe are calling for a day ... ...

Russia's evangelicals are under pressure from the Kremlin.

Andrew and Terry pray for you and deliver words of knowledge through the power of the Holy Spirit for your healing.

The U.S. continues the blockade & President Trump says the plan is to cripple Iran's economy. CBN News exclusive interview with Ambassador Mike Huckabee. Looking back - did Israel's disengagement from Gaza, 21 years ago, pave the way for October 7th?

The U.S. continues the blockade & President Trump says the plan is to cripple Iran's economy. CBN News exclusive interview with Ambassador Mike Huckabee. Looking back - did Israel's disengagement from Gaza, 21 years ago, pave the way for October 7th?

Trump keeps economic pressure on Iran as some warn Tehran may try to outlast him; Israeli forces confront violence in Judea and Samaria; license plate cameras raise privacy concerns; and Jep and Jessica Robertson debut "Beyond the Bayou."

Un terremoto de 7,4 sacude Colombia con más de 150 muertos y 4.000 desaparecidos. Miles se reúnen en Honduras en el congreso "Soy de Cristo: En Movimiento". Massachusetts aprueba ampliar el aborto tras 24 semanas; la Iglesia advierte.

Andrew and Terry pray for you and deliver words of knowledge through the power of the Holy Spirit for your healing.

The Strait of Hormuz a key flashpoint as U.S. and Iranian-linked forces trade attacks; a church sees fruit from its online ministry; protecting yourself from record heat; and "No Limbs, No Limits" tells Nick Vujicic's faith-filled story.

The Taylor family discovered that Superbook isn't just for the kids-it's transforming their whole household. From deeper understanding of God's Word to practical ways of living it out daily, Superbook is making a lasting impact. Join ... ...

Andrew and Terry pray for you and deliver words of knowledge through the power of the Holy Spirit for your healing.

The Taylor family discovered that Superbook isn't just for the kids-it's transforming their whole household. From deeper understanding of God's Word to practical ways of living it out daily, Superbook is making a lasting impact. Join ... ...

Trump demands reparations from Iran after decades of violence and 52,000 protesters killed; report: Iran planned to assassinate Trump; attacks on Israel grow in the Democratic Party; and America's Judeo-Christian foundation is under assault.

Netanyahu turns down Gaza peace plan, Pres. Trump says no to Iran negotiations. The Muslim Brotherhood's strategy in America. Divided leadership & anger among people inside Iran. A piece of wood shedding light on the destruction of ancient Jerusalem.

Netanyahu turns down Gaza peace plan, Pres. Trump says no to Iran negotiations. The Muslim Brotherhood's strategy in America. Divided leadership & anger among people inside Iran. A piece of wood shedding light on the destruction of ancient Jerusalem.

Israel says it won't withdrawal from Gaza without assurance of a full Hamas disarmament. Muslim candidates are winning U.S. primary elections and political offices in record numbers. Some Americans fear this growing political influence could ... ...

Andrew and Terry pray for you and deliver words of knowledge through the power of the Holy Spirit for your healing.

A DNA test ultimately revealed a stunning family secret: Phyllis Robertson Thomas was the biological daughter of "Duck Dynasty" patriarch Phil Robertson. In this episode of Faith in Culture, host Tré Goins-Phillips sits down with Phyllis ...

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Bringing God's word to the remotest regions of the world.

Andrew and Terry pray for you and deliver words of knowledge through the power of the Holy Spirit for your healing.

Negotiations with Iran continue re: control of the Strait of Hormuz. Division within the Democrat party over Israel. Analysis: Lance Wallnau on President Trump's support for Israel. Discovery of an ancient mold sheds light on biblical Jerusalem.

Israel fears an Iran deal could give Tehran control over Hormuz; Trump criticizes Abdul El-Sayed over Israel; teen suicides raising concerns over AI chatbots; and former chief Navy chaplain reflects on 40 years of service.

Miles proclaman a Jesucristo esperanza de Colombia en la Marcha para Jesús 2026. Más de 50 mil jóvenes entregan su vida a Cristo en el "Jesus Generation Tour" de Forrest Frank. Líderes cristianos oran por Perú y entregan una Biblia a la ... ...

Gordon and Terry pray for you and deliver words of knowledge through the power of the Holy Spirit for your healing.

Oil prices fall on hopes for an agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz; Hamas says resistance is its "holy mission"; growing interest in moving to Israel; and a Christian gap-year program helps students grow in their faith.

Superbook

Could an animated Bible series help spark a global movement of faith? Bryant Richardson joins us to share how Superbook is reaching millions with the Gospel and transforming lives around the world.

Could an animated Bible series help spark a global movement of faith? Bryant Richardson joins us to share how Superbook is reaching millions with the Gospel and transforming lives around the world.

Gordon and Ashley pray for you and deliver words of knowledge through the power of the Holy Spirit for your healing.

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Trump Calls Off Iran Attack; Israeli Expert Says Iran a 'Paper Tiger'

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President Trump is increasing pressure on Israel as he announces a historic Hamas disarmament deal, which U.S. officials say will prevent the next October 7th. A Christian Pastor who was recently released from a Chinese prison has mixed emotions. S

President Trump is increasing pressure on Israel as he announces a historic Hamas disarmament deal, which U.S. officials say will prevent the next October 7th. A Christian Pastor who was recently released from a Chinese prison has mixed emotions. S

The Chinese Communist Party targets Christian churches and arrests leaders.

The Chinese Communist Party targets Christian churches and arrests leaders.

The Chinese Communist Party targets Christian churches and arrests leaders.

The US launches dozens of strikes on Iran and weighs two weeks of air attacks; Netanyahu meets evangelical Christians in Washington; concerns that Islam could dominate Europe; and Superbook brings the Gospel to children and adults in Japan.

The US launches dozens of strikes on Iran and weighs two weeks of air attacks; Netanyahu meets evangelical Christians in Washington; concerns that Islam could dominate Europe; and Superbook brings the Gospel to children and adults in Japan.

Iran launches surprise attacks on U.S. forces, & America and Saudi Arabia strike back; Netanyahu meets Trump; the situation in Iran; CBN's documentary on angels and demons; and Jewish, Christian, and Muslim youth find peace through surfing.

Iran launches surprise attacks on U.S. forces, & America and Saudi Arabia strike back; Netanyahu meets Trump; the situation in Iran; CBN's documentary on angels and demons; and Jewish, Christian, and Muslim youth find peace through surfing.

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