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It's Thursday, August 6th, 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 Adam McManus Algerian, African church going underground The Protestant church in Algeria is going underground.  The Muslim-majority country is located in North Africa. Authorities there have shut down nearly all Evangelical churches over the past decade. Many Christians now meet secretly in homes.  One Algerian pastor told Morning Star News, “The situation is undeniably difficult because we are deprived of fellowship. But God's work must not stop. We desperately lack Bibles and Christian books, as customs officials systematically confiscate them even when friends bring them from the West.” Algeria is ranked 20th on the Open Doors' World Watch List of the worst countries for the persecution of Christians.  British soldiers are asking about Christ Faith is increasing in the British military.  Army chaplains report more recruits are asking about Christianity, attending services, and requesting baptism. Dr. Martin Gliniecki is the executive director of the Soldiers' and Aviators' Scripture Readers Association. He told Christian Today, “We have prayed for revival in our nation for many years now and … revival in our Armed Forces too. Something is happening. While our Armed Forces are the smallest in modern history, the harvest remains plentiful.” In Luke 10:2, Jesus said, “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few. Therefore, pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” British millionaire stands up for persecuted street preachers A British millionaire is standing up for persecuted street preachers. Businessman Samuel Leeds has pledged to fund the legal representation of Christian street preachers who are targeted by police.  He told Truth Times, “We see Christians being persecuted all over the world, but seeing it happen in Great Britain — seeing the disdain, the hatred, and now the oppression of Christian voices — really bothers me. … Where Christians are being unfairly targeted simply for preaching their faith, I'm prepared to put my money behind defending them.” Amen! Democrat primary voters elect another leftist The left wing of the Democratic Party continues to win election primaries. Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, whose parents came to America from Egypt, won the Democrat primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan on Tuesday.  The 41-year-old is an epidemiologist who received his Doctor of Medicine from Columbia University, served as director of the Department of Health, Human, and Veterans Services of Wayne County, Michigan, from 2023 to 2025, and was a candidate in the 2018 Michigan gubernatorial election. EL-SAYED: “What a race! You know, in the words of Muhammad Ali, we shook up the world!” Endorsed by socialist Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, among other leftists, he narrowly defeated Congresswoman Haley Stevens, a pro-Israel moderate Democrat. Remarkably, super PACs, political action committees, spent $60 million on the race, supporting Stevens 9-1. El-Sayed champions the abolition of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement known as ICE, ending most U.S. military aid to Israel, and wants a universal, government-funded health insurance program that covers everyone. If you take the time to watch his 19-minute victory speech, which we have linked in our transcript at www.TheWorldview.com, you will notice he is an articulate spokesman for his cause. EL-SAYED: “So, whether you voted for me or voted for my opponent or didn't vote at all, we're inviting you to that movement to get money out of politics, so we can put money back in pockets, and finally guarantee the promise of health care through Medicare for All.” If elected in November, Abdul El-Sayed would be the first Muslim in the Senate.  Democrats are moving left The views of Democrats are shifting further to the left. A new Reuters/Ipsos poll found 71 percent of Democrats label themselves as liberal. That's up from 55 percent in 2012.  Most liberal Democrats identify certain positions as essential to being a liberal. These include increasing taxes on corporations and billionaires, expanding access to abortion, and government provided healthcare coverage.  In Romans 13:4, the Apostle Paul identified different priorities for government: “For [a ruler] is God's minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God's minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who practices evil.” Amazon hits $3 trillion in market value Amazon became the fifth company to reach $3 trillion dollars in market value on Monday.  The tech company saw growth in its cloud-computing services as demand for Artificial Intelligence surges. Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Nvidia are the other companies that have reached a market value of $3 trillion dollars in the past.  Doctors successfully operated on baby in the womb And finally, doctors successfully operated on a baby while still in the womb. Baby Theo was diagnosed with a severe intestinal defect in the womb. Indeed, his intestines were completely outside his body.  Such cases can require many surgeries after birth, and babies do not always survive. Parents Maisie Savage and Josh French live in London. They were referred to a clinical trial at Texas Children's Hospital.  At 26 weeks of pregnancy, surgeons conducted the groundbreaking operation. It's the first surgery of its kind in the U.S.  Praise God! Baby Theo was born full-term in February. Josh recently told Good Morning America that Theo is thriving.   Listen. JOSH: “He's doing all the things that a normal, healthy baby should be doing. He's shouting. He's screaming. He blows raspberries. It's just fantastic having him home.” Psalm 127:3 says, “Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from Him." Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, August 6th, 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.

Từ sau Chiến tranh Triều Tiên, hàng trăm nghìn trẻ em Hàn Quốc đã được đưa ra nước ngoài làm con nuôi và Mỹ là điểm đến lớn nhất. Với nhiều gia đình phương Tây, đây từng được xem là hành động nhân đạo: cứu giúp những đứa trẻ mồ côi, nghèo đói, không có tương lai trong một đất nước vừa  ra khỏi chiến tranh. Nhưng sau hơn 70 năm, những câu chuyện được kể lại từ chính người con nuôi Hàn Quốc cho thấy một mặt khác của lịch sử: hồ sơ bị làm sai lệch, trẻ em bị tách khỏi gia đình ruột, quốc tịch không được bảo đảm, khủng hoảng bản sắc kéo dài và nỗi đau tìm lại cội nguồn không dễ chữa lành. Không chỉ là câu chuyện của những đứa trẻ được đưa tới một gia đình mới, đó còn là câu chuyện của chiến tranh, nghèo đói, kỳ thị xã hội, chủ nghĩa dân tộc huyết thống, nhu cầu gia đình của phương Tây, tôn giáo, thị trường nhận con nuôi và trách nhiệm chưa hoàn tất của cả quốc gia gửi con lẫn quốc gia nhận con. Lịch sử nhận con nuôi Hàn - Mỹ  Theo Namu-Wiki, chuyên trang bách khoa toàn thư phiên bản Hàn Quốc, lịch sử nhận con nuôi Hàn – Mỹ bắt đầu trong bối cảnh Hàn Quốc kiệt quệ sau Chiến tranh Triều Tiên. Đất nước bị tàn phá, nhiều gia đình ly tán, trẻ em mồ côi và trẻ bị bỏ rơi xuất hiện khắp nơi, trong khi hệ thống phúc lợi trẻ em gần như không đủ sức bảo vệ những nhóm yếu thế nhất. Đặc biệt, trẻ lai giữa binh sĩ Mỹ và phụ nữ Hàn Quốc trở thành một trong những nhóm đầu tiên bị đẩy ra khỏi xã hội Hàn Quốc thời hậu chiến. Những đứa trẻ này thường bị kỳ thị kép: vừa là con của phụ nữ nghèo hoặc bị xã hội phán xét, vừa bị xem là đe dọa đối với quan niệm “dân tộc thuần chủng”. Trong xã hội Hàn Quốc lúc bấy giờ, huyết thống và gia đình phụ hệ giữ vai trò rất lớn, trẻ lai gần như không có vị trí rõ ràng. Đưa các em sang Mỹ vì thế được trình bày như một giải pháp nhân đạo, nhưng cũng đồng thời là cách Hàn Quốc loại bỏ một nhóm trẻ mà xã hội không muốn nhìn nhận. Ở phía Mỹ, phong trào nhận nuôi trẻ em Hàn Quốc được thúc đẩy bởi truyền thông chiến tranh, các tổ chức Cơ Đốc giáo và bối cảnh Chiến tranh Lạnh. Hình ảnh trẻ em Hàn Quốc nghèo đói, mồ côi và cần được cứu giúp xuất hiện trong các chiến dịch bảo trợ, tờ rơi, ảnh chụp và phim tài liệu, tạo nên một làn sóng cảm thương trong công chúng Mỹ. Các tổ chức như World Vision và Everett Swanson Evangelistic Association, tiền thân của Compassion International, góp phần biến trẻ em Hàn Quốc thành đối tượng của các chương trình bảo trợ từ xa, rồi từ đó mở đường cho nhận con nuôi thực sự. Theo báo Christian Today, năm 1955, vợ chồng Harry và Bertha Holt, một cặp vợ chồng Tin Lành ở bang Oregon, nhận nuôi 8 trẻ em Hàn Quốc. Đây trở thành dấu mốc quan trọng trong lịch sử nhận con nuôi Hàn – Mỹ. Từ sự kiện này, chương trình Holt Adoption Program ra đời và về sau phát triển thành một trong những tổ chức nhận con nuôi quốc tế nổi bật nhất. Theo tài liệu về lịch sử Cơ Đốc giáo trong nhận con nuôi Hàn – Mỹ, trong giai đoạn 1953–2018, khoảng 170.000 trẻ em Hàn Quốc được nhận nuôi tại hơn 29 quốc gia, trong đó Mỹ nhận hơn hai phần ba, tương đương 114.117 trẻ. Ban đầu, câu chuyện được kể bằng ngôn ngữ của lòng nhân đạo: trẻ em nghèo được cứu giúp, trẻ mồ côi có gia đình, những đứa trẻ không tương lai được đưa đến một đất nước giàu có hơn. Nhưng theo thời gian, khi số lượng trẻ được đưa ra nước ngoài ngày càng lớn, hệ thống ấy bắt đầu bộc lộ một bản chất phức tạp hơn nhiều. Con nuôi người Hàn dần bị coi như món hàng công nghiệp  Khi việc nhận con nuôi được đưa vào một hệ thống có nhu cầu, có tổ chức, có phí, có hồ sơ và có quy trình vận chuyển, trẻ em dần bị nhìn theo một cách khác. Các em không còn là những đứa trẻ cần được bảo vệ, mà trở thành đối tượng trong một chuỗi cung ứng xuyên quốc gia: được chọn, kiểm tra sức khỏe, lập hồ sơ, chuyển giao và đưa sang nước ngoài. Nghiên cứu của giáo sư Kim thuộc đại học Suwon về nhận con nuôi xuyên quốc gia cho rằng không thể chỉ nhìn hiện tượng này như một hành động nhân đạo. Ở tầng sâu hơn, đây là dòng chảy một chiều: trẻ em từ các quốc gia nghèo, hậu chiến, thiếu hệ thống phúc lợi được đưa sang các quốc gia giàu hơn, phần lớn là vào các gia đình da trắng trung lưu. Dòng chảy ấy phản ánh sự chênh lệch quyền lực giữa nước gửi con và nước nhận con, giữa gia đình nghèo không có khả năng giữ con và gia đình giàu có nhu cầu nhận con nuôi. Ở phía Hàn Quốc, nhận con nuôi quốc tế dần trở thành một cách xử lý những vấn đề xã hội mà nhà nước chưa đủ năng lực hoặc chưa muốn giải quyết: trẻ mồ côi, trẻ lai, trẻ bị bỏ rơi, con của phụ nữ chưa kết hôn và trẻ em từ các gia đình nghèo. Thay vì xây dựng một mạng lưới phúc lợi đủ mạnh để hỗ trợ mẹ đơn thân, phụ nữ nghèo hoặc gia đình yếu thế tiếp tục nuôi con, hệ thống lại lựa chọn con đường đưa trẻ ra nước ngoài. Ở phía Mỹ và các nước phương Tây, nhu cầu nhận con nuôi cũng rất lớn. Một số gia đình không thể sinh con hoặc khó nhận trẻ trong nước, trong khi trẻ em Hàn Quốc được xem là “dễ thích nghi”. Hình ảnh người châu Á chăm chỉ, ngoan ngoãn, ít gây xung đột và có thể hòa nhập tốt vào xã hội phương Tây đã được chiếu lên chính những đứa trẻ Hàn Quốc. Trong mắt một số cơ quan và gia đình nhận nuôi, trẻ Hàn Quốc trở thành nhóm “an toàn”: có hồ sơ tương đối rõ, sức khỏe được kiểm tra, quy trình xuất cảnh ổn định và ít nguy cơ tranh chấp từ cha mẹ ruột. Chính từ đây, ranh giới giữa “cứu giúp trẻ em” và “đáp ứng nhu cầu của người lớn” trở nên mờ nhạt. Khi trẻ em bị đánh giá qua độ tuổi, giới tính, ngoại hình, tình trạng sức khỏe, hồ sơ và khả năng thích nghi, nhận con nuôi không còn thuần túy là hoạt động bảo vệ trẻ em. Nó bắt đầu mang dáng dấp của một thị trường. Điều đau đớn là trong thị trường đó, một số đứa trẻ bị tước đi những thứ căn bản nhất: tên thật, ngày sinh thật, thông tin cha mẹ ruột, ngôn ngữ mẹ đẻ và quyền được biết vì sao mình bị đưa đi. Sự hỗn loạn trong hệ thống nhận con nuôi  Khi trẻ em bị đặt vào logic của quy trình và thị trường, sai lệch hồ sơ không còn là lỗi hành chính nhỏ. Nó có thể trở thành vết nứt đi theo một con người suốt đời. Một trong những ví dụ tiêu biểu là câu chuyện của đạo diễn tài liệu người Mỹ gốc Hàn Deann Borshay Liem, theo Yonhap. Bà sinh ra với tên Kang Ok-jin, nhưng được đưa sang Mỹ năm 1966 dưới cái tên Cha Jung Hee. Khi đó, một gia đình Mỹ đã hoàn tất thủ tục để nhận nuôi một bé gái tên Cha Jung Hee tại một cô nhi viện ở Jeonju. Nhưng chỉ vài ngày trước khi cha mẹ nuôi đến Hàn Quốc, cha ruột của Cha Jung Hee xuất hiện và đưa con gái về nhà. Trước tình huống khó xử, cô nhi viện đã chọn một bé gái khác có độ tuổi và ngoại hình tương tự, tên thật là Kang Ok-jin, rồi đưa em sang Mỹ dưới danh tính Cha Jung Hee. Trên hộ chiếu và giấy tờ xuất cảnh, đứa trẻ ấy trở thành Cha Jung Hee. Khi sang Mỹ, bà có tên mới là Deann Borshay Liem, nhưng trong nhiều giấy tờ pháp lý, dấu vết của cái tên Cha Jung Hee vẫn tiếp tục tồn tại. Với Liem, vấn đề không chỉ là bị đổi tên. Đó là cảm giác sống trong thân phận của một người khác. Bà từng nói mình như đang đi trong đôi giày của Cha Jung Hee, sống một cuộc đời đáng lẽ thuộc về người khác. Hành trình đi tìm “Cha Jung Hee thật” sau này trở thành nội dung bộ phim tài liệu In the Matter of Cha Jung Hee, được PBS phát sóng tại Mỹ. Bộ phim không chỉ kể về một cuộc tìm kiếm cá nhân, mà còn đặt câu hỏi lớn hơn: bao nhiêu đứa trẻ Hàn Quốc đã bị đổi tên, đổi tuổi, đổi hồ sơ để phù hợp với quá trình nhận con nuôi? Năm 2025, Ủy ban Sự thật và Hòa giải Hàn Quốc kết luận rằng trong nhiều vụ nhận con nuôi quốc tế từ năm 1964 đến 1999, đã có các vi phạm nhân quyền như ghi trẻ còn cha mẹ thành trẻ mồ côi, làm giả tài liệu và thậm chí thay trẻ khác trong trường hợp trẻ dự kiến xuất cảnh qua đời trước ngày đi. Ủy ban cũng chỉ trích việc chính phủ Hàn Quốc từng ưu tiên đưa trẻ ra nước ngoài thay vì củng cố hệ thống phúc lợi trẻ em trong nước. Những phát hiện này cho thấy các bi kịch như Deann Borshay Liem chắc chắn không phải chỉ là ngoại lệ hi hữu. Chúng phản ánh một thời kỳ mà trẻ em có thể bị xử lý như hồ sơ, còn hồ sơ có thể bị điều chỉnh để hệ thống tiếp tục vận hành. Hệ quả của trẻ em không quốc tịch Một hồ sơ sai có thể khiến một người đánh mất gốc gác. Nhưng với nhiều con nuôi Hàn Quốc tại Mỹ, vấn đề còn đi xa hơn: họ lớn lên mà không có quốc tịch Mỹ. Emily, người được nhắc đến trong các bài viết về cộng đồng con nuôi Hàn Quốc tại Mỹ, là một ví dụ. Bà được nhận nuôi ở Minnesota khi mới 3 tháng tuổi, sống cả đời như một người Mỹ, nhưng đến tuổi ngoài 60 vẫn không có quốc tịch Mỹ. Cha mẹ nuôi của bà đã không hoàn tất thủ tục nhập tịch trước khi bà trưởng thành. Kết quả là Emily gặp khó khăn trong việc gia hạn bằng lái, tiếp cận bảo hiểm y tế và luôn sống trong nỗi lo bị trục xuất về Hàn Quốc. Joy Alessi là một trường hợp khác từng được đài KBS nhắc đến. Bà được đưa sang Mỹ khi còn rất nhỏ và lớn lên với niềm tin mình là công dân Mỹ. Nhưng đến năm 25 tuổi, khi xin hộ chiếu để đi Mexico, bà mới biết mình không có quốc tịch Mỹ. Điều tưởng như hiển nhiên – rằng một đứa trẻ được gia đình Mỹ nhận nuôi và lớn lên ở Mỹ sẽ là người Mỹ – hóa ra lại không được pháp luật bảo đảm. Bi kịch này xuất phát từ lỗ hổng trong quy trình nhập tịch. Đạo luật Quốc tịch Trẻ em của Mỹ năm 2000 giúp nhiều trẻ được nhận nuôi từ nước ngoài tự động có quốc tịch nếu đáp ứng điều kiện, nhưng bộ Ngoại Giao Mỹ nêu rõ luật này có hiệu lực từ ngày 27.2.2001 và không áp dụng cho những người đã từ 18 tuổi trở lên vào thời điểm đó. Vì vậy, nhiều người Hàn Quốc được nhận nuôi trước giai đoạn này mà cha mẹ nuôi không làm thủ tục đầy đủ đã bị bỏ ngoài hệ thống. Với họ, không có quốc tịch không chỉ là vấn đề giấy tờ, mà còn ảnh hưởng đến quyền đi lại, việc làm, bảo hiểm, phúc lợi, quyền bầu cử và cảm giác an toàn căn bản. Một số người thậm chí đối mặt với nguy cơ bị trục xuất về Hàn Quốc, nơi họ không nói được tiếng Hàn, không có gia đình, không có ký ức và không có nền tảng sống. Đây là nghịch lý đau đớn của lịch sử nhận con nuôi Hàn – Mỹ: những đứa trẻ được đưa đi với lời hứa về một tương lai tốt đẹp hơn, nhưng khi trưởng thành lại có thể bị chính đất nước nuôi mình lớn xem là người nước ngoài. Châu Âu cũng là điểm đến của những đứa trẻ bị bỏ rơi Mỹ là điểm đến lớn nhất của trẻ em Hàn Quốc được nhận nuôi, nhưng không phải là nơi duy nhất. Pháp, Đan Mạch, Thụy Điển, Na Uy, Hà Lan và nhiều nước châu Âu khác cũng từng tiếp nhận hàng nghìn trẻ em Hàn Quốc. Vì vậy, lịch sử này không thể chỉ được gọi là vấn đề Hàn – Mỹ. Nó là một hệ thống xuyên quốc gia, trong đó trẻ em từ Hàn Quốc được đưa vào các gia đình phương Tây trong nhiều thập kỷ. Theo KBS, Jean-Vincent Placé là một trong những trường hợp con nuôi Hàn Quốc nổi bật tại châu Âu. Ông sinh ra với tên Kwon Oh-bok, được đưa sang Pháp làm con nuôi năm 1975 khi mới 7 tuổi. Từ một đứa trẻ Hàn Quốc tại trại trẻ ở Suwon, ông trở thành Jean-Vincent Placé, lớn lên trong một gia đình Pháp, học tập, tham gia chính trường và sau này giữ chức Bộ trưởng Cải cách Nhà nước trong chính phủ Pháp. Câu chuyện của Placé thường được nhắc đến như một ví dụ thành công: một người con nuôi Hàn Quốc hòa nhập vào xã hội mới, đạt vị trí cao và trở thành cầu nối giữa Pháp với Hàn Quốc. Nhưng ngay cả trong câu chuyện ấy cũng có một vết đứt đoạn. Placé từng cố gắng xóa ký ức về Hàn Quốc vì nghĩ mình bị quê hương bỏ rơi. Chỉ khi trưởng thành, sau khi có con và trở lại Hàn Quốc, ông mới bắt đầu quá trình hòa giải với nơi mình sinh ra. Ở Bắc Âu và Tây Âu, những tranh luận về nhận con nuôi quốc tế cũng ngày càng mạnh. Nhiều người con nuôi trưởng thành lên tiếng về hồ sơ bị sai lệch, thiếu thông tin về cha mẹ ruột, cảm giác bị tách khỏi ngôn ngữ và văn hóa gốc. Một số quốc gia châu Âu đã bắt đầu xem xét lại hệ thống nhận con nuôi quốc tế, sau khi các cuộc điều tra và lời kể của người trong cuộc cho thấy các sai phạm không chỉ xảy ra ở một quốc gia nhận con. Điều đó cho thấy vấn đề không nằm ở riêng nước Mỹ hay một vài tổ chức cụ thể. Đó là một cấu trúc rộng hơn, trong đó các nước giàu nhận trẻ em từ các nước nghèo hơn dưới danh nghĩa nhân đạo, nhưng không phải lúc nào cũng bảo đảm đầy đủ quyền lợi, danh tính và tương lai pháp lý cho đứa trẻ.  Cơ hội hòa giải với nơi mình sinh ra  Đối với nhiều người con nuôi Hàn Quốc, trưởng thành không chỉ là bước vào đời sống người lớn. Đó còn là thời điểm họ bắt đầu tự hỏi: Tôi là ai? Tên thật của tôi là gì? Tôi có cha mẹ ruột không? Vì sao tôi bị đưa đi? Và Hàn Quốc có phải là quê hương của tôi không? Hành trình tìm về cội nguồn có thể đem lại hy vọng, nhưng không đơn giản. Nghiên cứu về người con nuôi xuyên quốc gia cho thấy họ thường đứng giữa nhiều ranh giới: giữa gia đình nuôi và gia đình ruột, giữa văn hóa Mỹ hoặc châu Âu và nguồn gốc Hàn Quốc, giữa cơ thể châu Á và môi trường da trắng nơi họ lớn lên, giữa cảm giác được cứu giúp và cảm giác bị tước mất một phần lịch sử cá nhân. Khi trở về Hàn Quốc, nhiều người có thể cảm thấy nhẹ nhõm khi lần đầu được ở giữa những gương mặt giống mình. Nhưng cảm giác ấy thường chỉ kéo dài đến khi họ nhận ra mình không nói được tiếng Hàn, không hiểu đầy đủ văn hóa Hàn và không dễ được xã hội Hàn Quốc xem là “người Hàn thực sự”. Họ có ngoại hình Hàn Quốc, nhưng lại mang ngôn ngữ, thói quen và ký ức của một đất nước khác. Đó là lý do nhiều nghiên cứu gọi bản sắc của người con nuôi xuyên quốc gia là “bản sắc vượt biên giới”. Họ không hoàn toàn là người Mỹ, cũng không hoàn toàn là người Hàn Quốc theo nghĩa truyền thống. Họ là những con người mang trong mình nhiều lớp lịch sử: được nuôi dưỡng ở một nơi, sinh ra ở một nơi khác, mất một gia đình, có một gia đình mới, và phải tự viết lại câu chuyện đời mình từ những mảnh hồ sơ rời rạc. Nhưng chính quá trình ấy cũng mở ra cơ hội hòa giải. Với Deann Borshay Liem, hòa giải bắt đầu từ việc tìm lại sự thật về cái tên Cha Jung Hee. Với Jean-Vincent Placé, hòa giải bắt đầu từ chuyến trở về Suwon, nơi ông từng sống trước khi sang Pháp. Với nhiều người con nuôi khác, hòa giải có thể bắt đầu từ một tờ hồ sơ, một xét nghiệm ADN, một cuộc gặp mẹ ruột, hoặc đơn giản là quyền được nói rằng: tôi không chỉ là người được cứu giúp, tôi là người có lịch sử riêng. Hòa giải không có nghĩa là quên đi việc bị đưa đi. Hòa giải là được biết sự thật, được tiếp cận hồ sơ thật, được quyền lựa chọn mức độ gắn bó với Hàn Quốc và được công nhận như một con người có tiếng nói, chứ không phải như biểu tượng của lòng nhân đạo hay thành công của hệ thống nhận con nuôi. Cơ hội trong tương lai: từ lời xin lỗi đến trách nhiệm thực chất  Ngày 2.10.2025, Tổng thống Lee Jae-myung đã gửi lời xin lỗi chính thức tới những người Hàn Quốc bị đưa ra nước ngoài làm con nuôi, tới gia đình nuôi và gia đình ruột của họ. Ông nói rằng, thay mặt Hàn Quốc, ông gửi lời xin lỗi và an ủi chân thành tới những người đã chịu đau khổ, đồng thời thừa nhận nỗi bất an, đau đớn và hỗn loạn mà nhiều người con nuôi phải trải qua khi bị đưa đến một đất nước xa lạ từ khi còn quá nhỏ để nói được tiếng mẹ đẻ. Lời xin lỗi này được đưa ra trong bối cảnh Hàn Quốc chính thức bước vào hệ thống của Công ước Hague về nhận con nuôi quốc tế. Theo Hội nghị La Hay về Tư pháp quốc tế tư, Công ước năm 1993 về bảo vệ trẻ em và hợp tác trong lĩnh vực nhận con nuôi quốc tế có hiệu lực với Hàn Quốc từ ngày 1.10.2025, sau khi nước này nộp văn kiện phê chuẩn vào tháng 6 cùng năm. Công ước nhấn mạnh nguyên tắc bảo vệ lợi ích tốt nhất của trẻ em, vai trò trách nhiệm của nhà nước và sự minh bạch trong toàn bộ quy trình nhận con nuôi. Tuy nhiên, lời xin lỗi chỉ có ý nghĩa nếu được nối tiếp bằng hành động cụ thể. Với những người con nuôi Hàn Quốc ở Mỹ và châu Âu, điều họ cần không chỉ là sự thừa nhận muộn màng. Họ cần quyền tiếp cận hồ sơ gốc, cơ chế sửa sai các giấy tờ bị làm giả, hỗ trợ tìm cha mẹ ruột, tư vấn tâm lý, hỗ trợ pháp lý về quốc tịch và một hệ thống minh bạch để không ai tiếp tục bị bỏ rơi trong chính lịch sử của mình. Hàn Quốc cũng cần nhìn lại cách xã hội từng đối xử với phụ nữ nghèo, mẹ đơn thân và trẻ em sinh ngoài hôn nhân. Nếu không có chính sách hỗ trợ để các gia đình yếu thế có thể nuôi con, việc nhận con nuôi quốc tế sẽ luôn có nguy cơ trở thành cách che giấu thất bại của phúc lợi xã hội. Bảo vệ trẻ em không thể chỉ là đưa các em đến một gia đình giàu hơn ở nước ngoài, mà trước hết phải là bảo vệ quyền được sống an toàn trong gia đình gốc, nếu điều đó còn có thể. Với Mỹ và các nước nhận con nuôi, trách nhiệm cũng chưa kết thúc. Một đứa trẻ được nhận nuôi từ nước ngoài phải được bảo đảm quốc tịch, quyền pháp lý và quyền được chăm sóc sau nhận nuôi. Không thể có chuyện một người được đưa sang Mỹ từ khi còn nhỏ, lớn lên như người Mỹ, rồi nhiều thập kỷ sau mới phát hiện mình không có quốc tịch và có thể bị trục xuất về một đất nước xa lạ. Lịch sử con nuôi Hàn – Mỹ là một vết thương khó lành không phải vì nó thuộc về quá khứ, mà vì hậu quả của nó vẫn hiện diện trong đời sống hiện tại. Nó sống trong những người không biết tên thật của mình, trong những người mang ngày sinh của người khác, trong những người đi tìm mẹ ruột bằng hồ sơ bị sai, trong những người sợ bị trục xuất khỏi đất nước đã nuôi mình lớn, và trong những người trở về Hàn Quốc nhưng không thể nói chuyện với gia đình ruột bằng cùng một ngôn ngữ. Điều Hàn Quốc cần làm từ nay không phải chỉ là xin lỗi vì đã từng là “quốc gia xuất khẩu trẻ em”. Điều cần thiết hơn là bảo đảm rằng những đứa trẻ từng bị đưa đi sẽ không bị bỏ rơi thêm một lần nữa – lần này là trong hành trình đi tìm sự thật, quốc tịch, bản sắc và quyền được công nhận như những con người trọn vẹn.

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It's Wednesday, January 21st, 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 Adam McManus Nigerian Muslims kidnapped 160 people, many of whom are Christians Armed bandits raided three church services in Nigeria on Sunday. The suspected Fulani Muslim militants kidnapped over 160 people in Kaduna State. Morning Star News reports it could be the largest mass kidnapping of Christian farmers in the area. Rev. Joseph John Hayab is the chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria for the country's north. He told media outlets, “The terrorists invaded the churches while worship services were on. They held the worshippers hostage and marched them out into the bushes.” An eyewitness told TruthNigeria, “It was around 10 a.m. on Sunday. I was in our Evangelical Church Winning All church when we suddenly heard gunshots everywhere.  The gunmen were shouting that everyone should lie  down or be killed.” In addition, he said some of the assailants wore black robes with black head turbans, and others were outfitted with “shabby-looking Nigerian Army camouflage uniforms.” The man and his 10-year-old son escaped through a window while the Muslim assailants were forcing the congregation out. Sadly, local police are acting as if nothing happened.  Psalm 14:4 asks, “Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge, who eat up My people as they eat bread, and do not call on the LORD?” UK court: Men not allowed in female changing room A court in the United Kingdom ruled against a hospital's transgender policy last week. The landmark ruling said that Darlington Memorial Hospital discriminated against eight female nurses. The nurses simply objected to a man, pretending to be a woman, from using their changing room.  The Christian Legal Centre supported the nurses in the case. Andrea Williams, Chief Executive of the Christian Legal Centre, commented, “The [National Health System] and the government should now give up their sabotage of clear judicial decisions and abide by the law which acknowledges that men are men and women are women.” Britain tracks new Christian songs Britain's Official Charts Company is launching a new official singles chart for Christian music this month. AStepFWD, the organization behind the U.K. Christian Charts, has partnered with the Official Charts Company to introduce the Official Christian & Gospel Singles Chart. Christian Today reports the chart will “formally recognize the growing impact of faith-based music within the wider U.K. music landscape.” 10,000 Christians gather in France's March for Life Around 10,000 people gathered in Paris on Sunday for France's annual March for Life. AUDIO:  (Marchers chanting for life in French.) The event highlighted opposition to legislation that would legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide.  Listen to this testimony from a French marcher through a translator. POST-ABORTIVE WOMAN: “I had an abortion under circumstances where my fiancé forced me to do it so that we could get married, and it literally broke me. But God saved me. God healed me and helped me rebuild my life and turned the worst event of my life into a source of greater strength.” Marie-Lys Pellissier is the spokeswoman for the March for Life in France. The 24-year-old said, “Going out into the street seems essential to us. It is the only moment in the year when we can publicly express our opposition to abortion and euthanasia and propose concrete solutions. The rest of the time, the media never give us the floor.” Trump announces tariffs against goods from Denmark On Saturday, President Donald Trump announced tariffs on all goods from Denmark. President Trump said the tariff will be in force “until such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland.” The 10% tariff will also apply to all goods from Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland. 70% of Americans diagnosed with cancer survive More Americans are surviving cancer, according to new findings from the American Cancer Society. The report found the five-year relative survival rate for all cancers combined reached 70% for people diagnosed during 2015-2021. That's up from about 50% in the 1970s. The survival rates for people diagnosed with more fatal cancers is up significantly as well from the 1990s. Gallup poll: Americans trust nurses, not telemarketers Gallup released their latest Honesty and Ethics Survey of the professions that Americans trust the most.  U.S. adults have the most trust in nurses, military veterans, medical doctors, and pharmacists. They have the least trust in members of Congress and telemarketers.  Only 27% of Americans have high levels of trust in clergy, down from 64% in 2001. Hoosier quarterback gives glory to God And finally, the Indiana Hoosiers won their first college football national championship on Monday. ANNOUNCER: “He's gonna take off and run. Mendoza weaves his way first and diving toward the end zone. Touchdown!  A century of futility is forgotten. The Indiana Hoosiers are the kings of college football. The 2026 college football national champions: Coach Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers!” The Hoosiers beat the Miami Hurricanes 27 to 21 to cap off an undefeated season. The team's historic victory represents a turnaround led by head coach Curt Cignetti over the past two years. For decades, the Hoosiers were known as the “losingest team” in college football. Members of the tight-knit team are now known for sharing their faith. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza is an outspoken Christian who also won the Heisman Trophy last year, college football's top individual award.  Listen to his comments after the championship victory. MENDOZA: “This victory is so sweet for everybody, for the entire Hoosier nation, but also it's super sweet for myself. I was a two-star recruit coming out of high school. I got declined to walk on offer to the University of Miami. Full circle moment here. Playing in Miami for all the friends and family. I can't thank Coach [Curt] Cignetti enough, and Coach [Chandler] Whitmer and Coach [Ola] Adams for taking a chance on me. I just give all the glory to God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 says, "Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, January 21st, 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.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Professor Helen King and The Revd Canon Neil Patterson from Together for the Church of England discuss with Fr Alex recent news to halt plans for standalone same-sex blessing services. Bishops in the Church of England have decided not to move ahead with a trial of standalone services of blessing for same-sex couples. They have also decided that the current ban on priests marrying same-sex partners will remain in place for now. The House of Bishops reached its decisions at a meeting last week that reviewed theological and legal advice relating to the February 2023 vote in the General Synod to permit same-sex blessings. Since that time, same-sex blessings have been introduced as part of regular church services despite strong opposition from evangelicals. The question before the House of Bishops was whether 'bespoke' standalone services of blessing could be made available to same-sex couples, and whether clergy could legally enter into same-sex marriages. Legal advice considered by the bishops has determined that introducing standalone services would require two thirds majorities in the three houses of Synod at final approval, while legislation allowing clergy to marry same-sex partners would require simple majorities. Although final decisions will be taken by the bishops in December, they have "agreed in principle that both bespoke service and clergy same-sex marriage would need formal synodical and legislative processes to be completed before they could be permitted".source Christian Today.

Stephanie welcomes Lynn Rosenberg, an American Bible teacher and non-profit founder living in Jerusalem. Lynn is also married to Joel Rosenberg, a NYT bestselling author who's been featured on Gospel Spice before. Lynn tells us what it's like to live in Jerusalem today – and what it's been like since October 7, 2023. Lynn's story is a testament to faith enduring through turbulence, the importance of spiritual and practical community, and the power of everyday obedience. Her journey challenges us to find courage, unity, and hope in Christ, to love sacrificially, and to embrace the unique callings God has set before us—whatever our context may be. Lynn Rosenberg's journey begins with her upbringing in New Jersey in a church-going but not deeply faith-rooted family. Her personal faith ignited at Syracuse University, where she met both her husband, Joel, and Christ. From early on, Lynn and Joel felt called to cross-cultural missions, particularly with a heart for Israel, inspired by Joel's Jewish background and Lynn's close friendships with Jewish neighbors. After years of preparation and service in Washington, D.C., they moved to Israel 11 years ago with their four sons. They became Israeli citizens, and transitioned to life in Israel to fulfill their call to ministry. The Israeli culture, while appearing Western, is deeply Middle Eastern, characterized by tribal mentalities, bureaucracy, and a need to assert oneself daily. Navigating systems, integrating children into small believing communities, and language barriers all proved significant challenges. Church community, both Israeli and international, became a lifeline for practical and spiritual support, nurturing friendships and communal prayer. Lynn recounts the days surrounding October 7, 2023—a day that marked unprecedented violence and upheaval in Israel. Despite a sense of increasing peace before the attack, the reality of war shattered normalcy. With sirens wailing, families hunkered down in bomb shelters, and friends on the frontlines. The Joshua Fund, the nonprofit organization Lynn and Joel founded, rapidly mobilized, prioritizing humanitarian aid particularly for vulnerable populations near the Gaza border. Believers displayed extraordinary courage, continuing to deliver aid even under rocket fire, standing as beacons of light in darkness. A central focus of the Joshua Fund is supporting both Israel and her neighbors—including Arab Israelis and Palestinians. By investing in local churches, training, and humanitarian aid, they work to build unity and break down suspicion. The war has intensified collaboration among denominations, bringing unprecedented unity, generosity, and boldness among believers. Despite barriers, including limited access to Christians in Gaza, the Joshua Fund continues to support those in need, relying on partnerships and prayer. Personally, Lynn highlights the importance of seeking God's will daily and recognizing that each day holds prepared “good works” for us to walk in. She encourages abiding in prayer and Scripture, trusting God's sovereignty amidst uncertainty, and fostering radical hospitality and simple, loving neighborliness. For the next generation, she underscores the vital need for biblical wisdom and discernment, especially in an era of increasing complexity and deception. Simplifying faith to loving God and loving one's neighbor becomes both a countercultural and effective response. MORE ABOUT THE JOSHUA FUND https://joshuafund.com/ In this famous passage from the book of Genesis, the Lord promised to bless those who bless the children of Abraham and curse those who curse them. In Matthew 19:19, Jesus instructed His followers to “love your neighbor as yourself.” In Matthew 5:44, Jesus told His disciples to “love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” In Matthew 25:31-46, Jesus exhorted His followers to feed the hungry, give water to the thirsty, care for strangers, clothe the naked, care for those who are sick, and visit those in prison. Seeking to obey these biblical commands, the Rosenbergs established a non-profit educational and charitable organization that works closely with Jewish and Christian allies in Israel and the Middle East, as well as Christian allies around the world. As an educational organization, The Joshua Fund has sought to engage Christians globally about God's love and plan for Israel and her neighbors. The Joshua Fund has also worked in the Palestinian Territories, as well as in Israel's neighboring countries. DISCOVER THE GOSPEL SPICE MINISTRIES The Gospel Spice Podcast is part of a larger range of tools given to you by Gospel Spice Ministries. In a nutshell, we exist to inspire Christ-followers to delight in God. In more details: we provide resources to empower Christian leaders across generational, social, ethnic and geographical boundaries towards more intimacy with Jesus Christ and discipleship effectiveness through a Biblical Christocentric foundation. The Gospel-Spice Ministries provide a safe environment for spiritual and community growth empowering people to know Christ more intimately, serve one another more powerfully, and reach the world for Jesus. PLAY IT FORWARD by SHARING the link with friends and family. PRAY IT FORWARD by praying for us and those you share it with! PAY IT FORWARD!! Would you consider supporting this show today to help others enjoy it for free? 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9/22/25 - What if the Church was never meant to stay frozen in time, nor blown around by it? In this conversation, Dr. Jim Papandrea unpacks his latest work The Original Church, cutting through the noise of “tradition versus trend” to rediscover what Jesus actually intended when He said, “On this rock I will build my Church.” The earliest Christians weren't stuck in the past, nor chasing cultural relevance - they were rooted in Christ, growing in faith, and guided by a clear purpose. Dr. Papandrea reveals how the Church can develop without drifting, grow without losing its core, and how each believer today can live with conviction and clarity in a world that constantly shifts around us. Get the book: https://scepterpublishers.org/products/the-original-church-what-it-meant-and-still-means-to-be-a-christian?variant=46258102337713

How can something so old speak with so much power today? In this conversation, Mark and Emily look at the heart behind the current teaching series at Cornerstone, why God gave these commands, and how they point us toward a life of freedom with him. Together, they talk about connecting God's truth to everyday life and share how this series is meant to shape us as a church family.Episode Highlights:(00:00)  Cornerstone is focusing on the Ten Commandments this fall(04:15) The greater discipleship plan behind the series(10:40) How the Ten Commandments reveal God's character and design for life(18:05) Why these “ancient words” are still essential for today's world(25:30) How Equip will help you dive deeper each weekResources:Cornerstone Church Sermons: Listen onlineRisen MotherhoodEmily's Books

Send us a textMark Vernon is a British psychotherapist, writer and former Anglican priest. He is the author of the new book: Awake! William Blake and the Power of the Imagination.I wanted to speak to Mark to learn more about William Blake and understand how tapping into our spiritual side more, and our creative side, can aid us in our pursuit of faith in God.Some highlights from this episode include what Blake really meant by 'dark, satanic mills,' why imagination doesn't just mean daydreaming, and what Blake would have thought about our modern technology.--You can find more of Mark's work at the following links:- https://www.markvernon.com/books/awake-william-blake-and-the-power-of-the-imagination- https://www.youtube.com/@UC4WL1Pbg-dwtG9C85TAkZ2w Follow For All The Saints on social media for updates and inspiring content:www.instagram.com/forallthesaintspodhttps://www.facebook.com/forallthesaintspod/For All The Saints episodes are released every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVDUQg_qZIU&list=UULFFf7vzrJ2LNWmp1Kl-c6K9Qhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3j64txm9qbGVVZOM48P4HS?si=bb31d048e05141f2https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/for-all-the-saints/id1703815271If you have feedback or any suggestions for topics or guests, connect with Ben & Sean via hello@forallthesaints.org or DM on InstagramConversations to Refresh Your Faith.For All The Saints podcast was established in 2023 by Ben Hancock to express his passion and desire for more dialogue around faith, religious belief, and believers' perspectives on the topics of our day. Tune into For All The Saints every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.Follow For All The Saints on social media for daily inspiration.

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/17231599-25-05-25-the-excitement-of-being-a-christian-today-ian-hardy.mp3Ian spoke about the excitement of being a Christian today.

What does it really mean to live faithfully as a Christian—not just in words, but in action?In this latest Words from the Word devotion, Pastor Roderick Webster teaches from Colossians 1:10, Ephesians 4:28, and Galatians 6:9, offering practical wisdom on bearing fruit, overcoming weariness, and helping those in need. Whether you're a new believer or seasoned in the faith, this message is both challenging and uplifting.

It's Wednesday, May 7th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Ugandan Muslims stabbed evangelist after winning Muslims to Christ Islamists killed a Christian evangelist in Uganda last month after he led several Muslims to Christ.  Thirty-eight-year-old David Washume spent three days preaching in eastern Uganda. Many people responded, including some Muslims. Shortly afterward on April 3, masked men stabbed David to death.  One person who heard his preaching before he died told Morning Star News, “On the third day the attendance increased in number, and he demanded a response of putting sin to death in their lives, to kill sin and identify themselves with Christ and against Satan, and their voices lifted to Heaven in song.” In Matthew 16:25, Jesus said, “For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.” Thousands joined Ireland's March for Life Thousands of people joined the March for Life in Dublin, Ireland on Monday. (You can watch the 44-minute rally here). The number of recorded abortions in Ireland rose from over 2,800 in 2018 to over 10,000 in 2023. Newly elected Irish Senator Sarah O'Reilly spoke up for the little ones and for the women who are being sold abortion. O'REILLY: “Every life matters. Women deserve better than abortion. We are here because we know Ireland can be a place where compassion and courage walk hand in hand. Our soaring abortion numbers reveal a tragedy that cannot and must not be ignored any longer.” Senator O'Reilly also addressed the need for conscience protections for pro-life doctors and nurses in Ireland, so that they will not be coerced into participating in surgical and chemical abortions. O'REILLY: “In addition to the terrible loss of life from the abortions that will take place, there are not sufficient freedom of conscience protections in place for doctors and other healthcare workers who don't want to facilitate abortions. The lack of transparency surrounding what is happening under the abortion law is allowing coercive abortion practices to operate freely. “Some of you will be aware of the horrific story involving a minor in care who was locked in a room and forced to take an abortion pill. Something is clearly not right in our country when a story like this is relegated to the ‘news in brief' section of a daily newspaper and completely ignored by all the other media outlets.” And Senator O'Reilly referenced the deadly demise of Irish babies with Down Syndrome. O'REILLY: “Up to 95% of unborn babies diagnosed with Down Syndrome at the hospital now end up being aborted. When that announcement was made, there was no outrage, no expressions of remorse by the architects of Ireland's new abortion regime.” Trump's new religious liberty commission In the United States, President Donald Trump established a religious liberty commission by Executive Order last Thursday. The commission consists of 14 members, including evangelist Franklin Graham, Dr. Ben Carson, Christian writer and talk show host Eric Metaxas, and First Liberty Institute President Kelly Shackelford.  Trump directed the commission to evaluate threats to religious liberty. Specifically, he wants the commission to address the challenges to the First Amendment rights of pastors, attacks across America on houses of worship, the debanking of religious entities, and challenges to parental authority to direct the education of their children, including the right to choose a religious education. Listen to comments made by Texas Republican Lieutenant Gov. Dan Patrick. PATRICK: “We were a nation birthed by prayer, founded on the Judeo-Christian ethic to ensure that people could worship as they wished without interference from government. But that is no longer the case. “The last administration attacked people of faith for four years. There's a saying that ‘No one should get between a doctor and a patient.' I think we would say, ‘No one should get between God and a believer. (applause) No one should get between God and those seeking Him.” Supreme Court allows Trump ban on transgender soldiers In a 6-3 vote on Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme allowed the Trump administration to implement a ban on transgender troops.  At issue is an Executive Order from Trump which stated, “A man's assertion that he is a woman, and his requirement that others honor this falsehood, is not consistent with the humility and selflessness required of a service member.” The Supreme Court's decision could lead to the discharge of thousands of military personnel.  177,000 jobs added in April; Unemployment at 4.2% American job growth was stronger than expected last month. The U.S economy added 177,000 jobs in April. The unemployment rate remained low at 4.2%. Seema Shah, chief global strategist at Principal Asset Management, noted, “We can push recession concerns to another month. Job numbers remain very strong, suggesting there was an impressive degree of resilience in the economy in play before the tariff shock.”  Trump considers 100% tariff on foreign movies Speaking of tariffs, President Trump announced a potential 100% tariff on foreign movies on Sunday.  The tax could apply to films produced abroad and sent into the U.S. Trump said, “We want movies made in America, again!” Only 66% of Americans identify as Christian today And finally, Christian pollster George Barna released his latest report on the American worldview. The study found 66% of U.S. adults describe Christianity as their faith, down from 72% in 2020. Meanwhile, non-Christian faiths have grown significantly. Buddhism has grown 56%; Judaism by 21%; and Islam by 12%. And people who identify as having no faith grew 10%, outnumbering Catholics now.   Furthermore, only 18% of adults consistently rely upon the Bible to discern moral and spiritual truth. Isaiah 55:6-7 says, “Seek the LORD while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, and He will have mercy on him; and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, May 7th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Subscribe for free by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

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It's Tuesday, October 15th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson Praying at home may be illegal under Scottish abortion law Scotland is banning silent prayer in private homes, according to one interpretation of new pro-abortion legislation passed by the nation's parliament As reported in the UK Telegraph, a letter has been sent to residents in an Edinburgh zone explicitly stating that: “Activities in a private place (such as a house) within the area between the protected premises and the boundary of a zone could be an offense if they can be seen or heard within the zone and are done intentionally or recklessly.” Anybody living within 200 meters of an abortion clinic in Scotland is forbidden from praying silently. Those breaking the law will be subject to a fine up to 10,000 pounds or perhaps even an evening in the lion's den. The Scottish law reminds us of Daniel 6: 6-7 and 11. It says, “So, these governors and satraps thronged before the king, and said thus to him: ‘King Darius, live forever! All the governors of the kingdom, the administrators and satraps, the counselors and advisors, have consulted together to establish a royal statute and to make a firm decree, that whoever petitions any god or man for thirty days, except you, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions.' “Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went home. And in his upper room, with his windows open toward Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days.” Eight people killed in missile attack on Lebanese church At least eight people were killed in a missile attack on a Christian church in Lebanon over the weekend.  The church building, a priest's house, and a 3-story office building for the Greek Catholic Church were destroyed in the attack. According to a report from Christian Today, “the church had been sheltering people displaced by Israeli airstrikes at the time of the attack.” Hezbollah drone strike killed 4 Israeli soldiers In other war news, a Hezbollah drone strike on Israel killed four soldiers and wounded 61 others over the weekend. The United States is delivering an advanced anti-missile system to Israel. The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense requires some 100 personnel to operate, and includes 6-truck-mounted launching devices. The system can intercept missiles at ranges up to 125 miles. China deployed ships to block Taiwanese ports Communist China's People's Liberation Army deployed ships and a record 125 aircraftsurrounding Taiwan over the weekend, and blockading Taiwanese ports. China's defense ministry also threatened more military action for any promotion of Taiwan's independence “until the issue is entirely resolved." Taiwan recording 280 homosexual faux marriage per month Back in 2019, Taiwan approved of homosexual faux marriage and provided for homosexual couple adoptions last year. The nation is now recording over 280 homosexual faux-marriages each month.  Taiwan's social disintegration was further accentuated this year, as the nation's population began declining for the first time. The nation's fertility rate is now at 0.87 children per woman— almost the lowest in the world. Archeologists unearthed Armenian church from AD 350 Archeologists have uncovered what is believed to be an ancient church in Artaxata, Armenia — dating around A.D. 350. The structure was built in the shape of a cross, and ran about 100 feet in circumference. King Tiridates III of Armenia was converted to Christianity in A.D. 301 at which time Armenia became the first Christian country in the world. The recently discovered remains of the church was built in the city where the king resided. The oldest Christian house church construction thus far identified by archeologists is found in Syria, on the banks of the Euphrates River in Dura-Europos — dating back to A.D. 232. The house church included a baptismal font and pictures of The "Good Shepherd," the "Healing of the paralytic," and "Christ and Peter walking on the water.” NASA's Europa Clipper looking for life on Jupiter's moon And finally, NASA ANNOUNCER: “10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Ignition and liftoff. Liftoff of the Europa Clipper, unveiling the mysteries of an enormous ocean lurking beneath the icy crust of Jupiter's moon Europa.” NASA is spending $5.2 billion of taxpayers' money on this space craft which launched at noon yesterday from Cape Canaveral, Florida now heading towards Europa, one of Jupiter's 95 moons. The craft's mission will be to explore the icy surface of the moon, in hopes of finding life, or the potential for life existing beyond planet Earth — which God created specifically for animal and human life.  The Europa Clipper is the largest spaceship ever to launch from this planet — about 100 feet across, built to travel 1.8 billion miles, with the expectation of arriving in April of 2030. Psalm 8:3-6 features this meditation about God's world: “When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have ordained. What is man that You are mindful of him, and the son of man that You visit him? For You have made him a little lower than the angels, and You have crowned him with glory and honor. You have made him to have dominion over the works of Your hands; You have put all things under his feet.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, October 15th, in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

A graph of FSU membership growth up to the end of August was shared on our social media channels this week and it is impossible to miss the moment at which the new government began its crackdown on free expression in Britain. As listeners and viewers will already know, one of this government's earliest anti-free expression decisions was to shelve the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act. The Telegraph revealed this week that Professor Arif Ahmed, who was to be the first director for freedom of speech and academic freedom at the Office for Students, has been named as an interested party on the FSU's application for a Judicial Review of the Education Secretary's decision. This means that he will be able to make written submissions to the High Court and also appear in person with a barrister to challenge the Government on its arguments. The FSU's chief legal counsel, Dr Bryn Harris, is quoted in the article, “These proceedings are of the highest constitutional importance. For almost 350 years, the governance of this country has rested on a golden premise: ministers of the Crown may not set aside the law made by Parliament”. Underlining the urgent need for the (now paused) Higher Education Act to be activated, the Telegraph has also reported on the extent to which students on campus are scared to speak their mind for fear of being cancelled. Meanwhile, yet another ludicrous speech code was revealed this week in the Mail, this time at the World Intellectual Property Organisation, a UN agency. The latest target of the speech police is gendered language, meaning no more fishermen, Englishmen or, rather oddly, lumberjacks. Finally, two religious groups have independently raised concerns about the All Party Parliamentary Definition of Islamophobia that appears to be looming ever larger on the legislative road ahead. The Network of Sikh Organisations has written to the Deputy Prime Minister saying that this definition would negatively impact the ability of people to freely discuss religion, speak openly about historical truths, and cause an amplification of a government hierarchy for different faiths. Separately, Christian Today raises concerns that Christians who deny Islam is a saving faith could also fall foul of the law.   ‘That's Debatable!'  is edited by Jason Clift.

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It's Wednesday, June 12th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark 10 years since 13,000 Christian families fled Mosul, Iraq This month marks 10 years since the Islamic State seized control of the city of Mosul and the Nineveh Plains in northern Iraq. Over 13,000 Christian families fled the area. Iraqi forces finally liberated Mosul from ISIS in 2017. But the conflict left the city in ruins. Since then, about 9,000 families have returned. Archbishop Bashar Warda of Erbil told Christian Today, “Churches are being filled again. … All those sad and terrifying memories are still there, but at least [the Christian families] could start building and showing that the future is in [their] hands.”  Please pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ in Iraq, ranked 16th on the Open Doors' World Watch List of nations where it is most difficult to be a Christian.  Psalm 147:2-3 says, “The LORD builds up Jerusalem; He gathers together the outcasts of Israel. He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Right-wing parties picked up seats in European Union The European Union held elections over the last week for membership in the European Parliament. Centrist parties retained dominance in the parliament. However, right-wing parties picked up seats at the expense of left-wing parties. If the conservative parties united, they would form the second largest bloc in the parliament.  Nile Gardiner, a British conservative commentator, told Fox News the elections were “a massive rejection of open borders, mass migration, the far left, green agenda that is being pushed by many European governments. … This was one of the most significant electoral outcomes in recent European history.” Gardiner also said this. GARDINER: “In continental Europe, I think there are real sweeping ideological political changes that are taking place whereby European electorates have really had enough of ruling left wing elites that have been in power for such a long time. They want to see change. They want to see secure borders. They want to see an end to mass migration.” European Christians who take a stand for Biblical morality are despised Christians in the United Kingdom are facing marginalization for their beliefs. A report by Voice for Justice UK found those who oppose sexually perverted lifestyles are the most likely to face attack.  Fifty-six percent of the Christian respondents reported experiencing hostility for sharing their religious beliefs. That number rose to 61% for those under 35. The report noted, “Often respondents felt that discrimination against other religions was given attention; what was ignored was discrimination against the Christian faith.” In Matthew 10:32, Jesus said, “Whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in Heaven.” U.S. doctors' group: Stop puberty blockers and surgeries for confused kids In the United States, the American College of Pediatricians issued the Doctors Protecting Children Declaration last Thursday.  The declaration calls on U.S. medical organizations to "follow the science and their European professional colleagues and immediately stop the promotion of social affirmation, puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries for children and adolescents who experience distress over their biological sex.”  Eighteen medical groups and nearly 100 healthcare professionals have signed the statement.  Nvidia worth $3 trillion American tech company Nvidia  surpassed $3 trillion in market capitalization last Wednesday. Nvidia produces most of the semiconductor chips used by Artificial Intelligence technology. The company's stock surged nearly 150% this year. It's now the second most valuable company in the world, outpacing Apple but still behind Microsoft.  Hunter Biden found guilty On Tuesday, a federal jury found Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, guilty of three felony charges. Prosecutors accused Hunter of lying about his drug use history in order to purchase a revolver in 2018. Dept. of Justice Special Counsel David Weiss  commented on Hunter Biden having been found guilty. WEISS: “Earlier today, Hunter Biden was convicted of two counts of lying on a form submitted to a federal firearms dealer about his addiction, or use of crack cocaine, and possessing a firearm while a user or addict. “There have been two overarching themes emphasized by the prosecution during trial: this defendants illegal choices and the rule of law. “First, while there has been much testimony about the defendant's abuse of drugs and alcohol, ultimately, this case was not just about addiction. This case was about the illegal choices defendant made while in the throes of addiction, his choice to lie on a government form when he bought a gun, and the choice to then possess that gun. It was these choices, and the combination of guns and drugs, that made his conduct dangerous. “Second, no one in this country is above the law. Everyone must be accountable for their actions, even this defendant.” Hunter Biden could face up to 25 years in prison. The incident predates Joe Biden's move to the White House. But CNN notes, “The conviction marks the first time a president's immediate family member has been found guilty of a crime during their father's term in office.”  America's political divide Pew Research released a new survey on Americans' views on cultural issues ahead of the 2024 presidential election.  Voters are deeply divided generally based on whether they support President Joe Biden or former President Donald Trump. Ninety percent of Trump supporters say gender is determined by sex at birth, while only 39% of Biden voters say the same. Eighty-eight percent of Biden voters support legalizing abortion in all or most cases. Only 38% of Trump voters agree. Trump supporters were also more likely than Biden voters to say the Bible should influence U.S. laws.  Arkansas' abortions dropped from 1,600 to 0 For the year 2023, Arkansas reported no abortions in the state. The state's abortion ban went into effect in June 2022, outlawing nearly all abortions. Arkansas reported over 3,000 abortions in 2021 and 1,600 abortions in 2022.  The Arkansas Family Council celebrated the news but also warned against a ballot initiative to make abortion a right in the state's constitution. The group's president, Jerry Cox, said the state's laws are “protecting women, and they are saving unborn children. That is something to celebrate.” What prompted homeschool mom of 8 to give $1,000 to The Worldview Last night, I called Meggan in Register, Georgia who recently donated $1,000 toward The Worldview's annual fundraiser. A homeschool mother of eight between the ages of 2 and 16, she told me what she likes about the newscast. MEGGAN: “It just helps us, as believers, to see modern day events from the Biblical perspective and not to get so anxious about the things that we see in the news, but to always be mindful that everything is in God's hands.” She especially liked our occasional inclusion of uplifting and positive stories. MEGGAN: “You don't always just have the doom and gloom. There's always something positive in there. Some child did some personal business that was super successful and the community supporting them. So, I love how it's not just negative news, but positive news.” I asked Meggan what prompted her to sacrificially give a $1,000 gift. MEGGAN: “My mother passed away last year and she left me an inheritance in an IRA. I like to give a tithe from there. And so, I like to support these different ministries that I've enjoyed the fruits of all of your labor, behind the scenes, to produce these things that I haven't been able to give near as much before that now, thanks to my mother, I'm able to, kind of, spread the wealth.” She challenged other Worldview listeners to make a donation no matter how small. MEGGAN: “Well, there's no time like the present to give because tomorrow is not promised. Oftentimes, it's very easy to procrastinate and let the day to day things bog us down, and we forget about things that we want to do sometimes. “Twenty-five dollars, $10, $5 are still very important contributions. A little bit can go a long way. I know that y'all are very good stewards financially. It is a very difficult economy. So, even the $5 or $10 or $25 can still be put to good use for the Kingdom.” 5 Worldview listeners gave $650 Toward our $57,100 mid-point goal this Friday, June 14th, five Worldview listeners made a donation yesterday online. Our thanks to Lisa in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Bonnie in Happy Valley, Oregon – both of whom gave $25. And we appreciate the generosity of Jessica in Manhattan, Illinois who gave $100, Donald in Spring Branch, Texas who gave $200, and Tonnie in Castle Rock, Colorado who pledged $25 per month for 12 months for a gift of $300. Those 5 donors gave $650.  Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (sound effect of drum roll) $20,578 (audience cheering) We need to raise $36,522 in just three days to hit our mid-point goal by Friday, June 14th.  I wonder if you might choose to be one of 40 Worldview listeners to make a donation.  Whether it's $5, $50, $500, or $5,000, if this unique Christian newscast has blessed you, like it has Meggan, the homeschool mother of eight children in Register, Georgia, please prayerfully make a donation online today. Go to TheWorldview.com, click on “Give,” select the dollar amount you'd like to donate, and click on the recurring monthly tab if that's your wish. Become one of 40 listeners out of the thousands online and 125 radio stations to step up to the plate right now.  Help us shine the light of God's Truth in the world of news. Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, June 12th, in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Anchor Passage: John 1:39 to Matthew 28:16-20Jesus first invited His disciples to “come and see,” but after years with Him, He left them with the message to “go and make.” Join us as we discover how we're invited to be fruitful and to go and take the gospel to people from every nation so they are re-made by the One who has re-made us. First Time? Start Here: https://rock.marinerschurch.org/connectcardCan we pray for you? https://rock.marinerschurch.org/page/692You can find information for all our Mariners congregations, watch more videos, and learn more about us and our ministries on our website https://www.marinerschurch.org/---------------------------------------------------------------- FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marinerschurch • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marinerschurch • Twitter: https://twitter.com/marinerschurch • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marinerschurch • Online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariners.online-------------------------------------------------------------------- Support the ministry and help us reach people worldwide: https://www.marinerschurch.org/give/Like podcasts? Check out more from Mariners Church https://www.marinerschurch.org/podcast-channels/

What would Jesus say to a Christian today? Join us as Senior Pastor Eric Geiger, Global Movement Pastor Christian Mungai, and special guests Kevin from Kenya and Basel from Egypt discuss the global Church and how Jesus invites each of us to "go"!First Time? Start Here: https://rock.marinerschurch.org/connectcardCan we pray for you? https://rock.marinerschurch.org/page/692You can find information for all our Mariners congregations, watch more videos, and learn more about us and our ministries on our website https://www.marinerschurch.org/---------------------------------------------------------------- FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marinerschurch • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marinerschurch • Twitter: https://twitter.com/marinerschurch • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marinerschurch • Online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariners.online-------------------------------------------------------------------- Support the ministry and help us reach people worldwide: https://www.marinerschurch.org/give/Like podcasts? Check out more from Mariners Church https://www.marinerschurch.org/podcast-channels/

Speaker: Pastor Dudley Rutherford

With us today is Pastor Joe Jacowitz, the president of First Love Ministries, and the pastor of Christ Bible Church in Pleasanton, CA. We're talking with him about various ways that we as believers in Jesus Christ can share our faith, whether it be through our conversations with somebody... or seeing a sign like “Jesus Saves”!

On Friday 26 May this year, James Macintyre was advised to go to Accident & Emergency, after experiencing stomach pains. He was sent immediately to ICU, where he was diagnosed with acute or “severe” pancreatitis. He would spend the next four months in hospital, which included two months in the ICU and five weeks in a coma. Doctors thought that he might not survive. On the podcast this week, James talks about how the experience has shaped his faith, and given him renewed appreciation of family, friends, medical staff, and parish priests. As he wrote in the Church Times last month (Comment, 27 October): “There was no hiding from the notion that I'd been given a second chance, an opportunity, to repent of past sins, to keep away from bad habits, and to head in a different direction.” James Macintyre is a journalist who has worked for publications including The Independent, The New Statesman, and Christian Today. He is a co-author of Ed: The Milibands and the making of a Labour leader (Biteback Publishing, 2012). Try 10 issues of the Church Times for £10 or get two months access to our website and apps, also for £10. Go to churchtimes.co.uk/new-reader

It's Wednesday, November 8th, A.D. 2023. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Nepalese pastor's year-long prison sentence upheld Last month, the Supreme Court of Nepal upheld a one-year prison sentence for a pastor. Officials charged Pastor Keshab Raj Acharya under the country's anti-conversion law. His wife told Christian Today the government is using the case to set an example and deter Christians in the Hindu-majority country from sharing their faith. The anti-conversion law went into effect in 2018. Since then, Nepali Christians have faced increased persecution, including false accusations and violence. In Matthew 5:11-12, Jesus said, “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in Heaven.” Russia withdraws from treaty Russia formally withdrew from the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe yesterday. In response, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, known as NATO, also pulled out of the Cold War-era security pact. The treaty was meant to keep the Cold War powers from amassing troops near each other's borders. This comes less than a week after Russia also revoked its ratification of a nuclear treaty that banned nuclear weapons tests. This only increases the already high tensions between NATO and Russia since Russia invaded Ukraine last year. Speaker Johnson: We need to secure American border before Ukrainian border Speaking of Ukraine, the U.S. House of Representatives is considering linking aid to Ukraine with increased security at the U.S.-Mexico border. Republican Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana is the new House Speaker. He told Fox News we have to secure our border first. JOHNSON: “We can do all of these things together. But when you couple Ukraine and the border that makes sense to people because they say, ‘If we're going to protect Ukraine's border, but we have to take care of our own border first.' And that's what we're saying. This is policy changes that are necessary. “There's a growing consensus in the Congress, certainly amongst Republicans, but also even some across the aisle who recognize we have to change what is happening. Over 6.3 million illegal crossings since Joe Biden took office.” The House also approved aid for Israel last week in a plan to reallocate over $14 billion away from the IRS. Christian wins public school religious liberty case A Christian woman who was a public school student in Chicago won a $150,000 settlement last month in a religious liberty case. Back in February, Mariyah Green sued the Chicago Board of Education for a Quiet Time program that was implemented at her school during the 2018-2019 school year. The program, known as Transcendental Meditation, was originally developed by a Hindu. Green said the school expected her to chant a mantra and honor Hindu deities as part of the program.  Despite what she believed to be an attack on her faith, Green told The Christian Post she hopes God continues to use her to "spread the Gospel and also to help people.” Texas vs. Planned Parenthood The state of Texas is taking Planned Parenthood to court in a $1.8 billion fraud case. Texas accuses the abortion giant of fraudulently obtaining state Medicaid funds. Texas terminated Planned Parenthood as a Medicaid provider back in 2021. The judge in the case is U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk. He was appointed by President Donald Trump. Kacsmaryk is also the judge who ruled back in April against the FDA's approval of the Abortion Kill Pill.  Fifty-three percent of mothers who abort their unborn babies due so chemically. 37% of Americans think we did not evolve A new poll from Suffolk University/USA TODAY asked people across America what they believe about evolution. Twenty-nine percent of respondents said humans evolved into their present form without divine intervention; 24% said humans evolved but under God's direction; and 37% said humans did not evolve but were created in their present form by God. Belief in creation by God without evolution was strongest among Republicans, older people, and people with no more than a high school degree.  Genesis 1:27 says, “So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” Franklin Graham preached in Rome, Italy And finally, nearly 20,000 people attended an outreach event in Rome, Italy this week led by Evangelist Franklin Graham with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. It was the largest evangelical outreach event in Italy's history. Before the event, Graham said, “Rome is filled with centuries of history, culture and religion, but I'm not coming to talk about these things. I'm coming to Rome to share how we can all have a real and personal relationship with God through His Son Jesus Christ.” GRAHAM: “Will you invite Christ to come into your life? If you've never done that, if you're here tonight and you're not sure that your sins are forgiven, you can make sure right now. You're not coming to Franklin Graham.  I cannot save you. You're coming to Jesus Christ. So come!” This week also marks the birthday of Franklin's father, Billy Graham. He was born on November 7, 1918 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The evangelist preached to some 215 million people across 185 countries and territories in his life. Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Wednesday, November 8th in the year of our Lord 2023. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Why would someone want to be a Christian today? That's a good question. And there are many reasons. A personal relationship with God is a great reason. Christianity offers the opportunity to have a personal relationship with God, who is seen as a loving and caring father figure. Forgiveness and Redemption are other great reasons.Christianity teaches that all people are sinners and fall short of God's standards, but that through faith in Christ Jesus, people can be forgiven and redeemed. Another reason is there is Community and Support. Many Christians find community and support within their church or faith community, which can be especially valuable during difficult times.Hope for the Future. That's a good reason. We believe in the promise of eternal life with God after death, which provides comfort and hope in the face of life's challenges. One of my reasons is Purpose and Meaning: Christianity offers a sense of purpose and meaning in life, as believers are called to love and serve others and to live according to God's will. What's your reason?Become a monthly subscriber:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/todays-man/subscribe

If you missed the Coronation, you'll want to tune in here. Ken welcomes back author, historian, columnist, and lay minister in the Church of England, Martyn Whittock. It's a lively conversation between a curious American and a scholarly Brit. Ken acknowledges the appearance of excess, the residual of colonialism, and the confusion over the cozy Church/State dynamic. That said, Ken then explains his personal family connection to London, to the former Prince Charles, and to the King's carriages - and how he finds the pomp and circumstance so moving.From his home in Bath, England, Martyn shares his perspective on the historic celebration of the Coronation of King Charles III in London, the first in 70 years. Charle's mother, Queen Elizabeth, was crowned in 1953. Martyn just published a comprehensive article in Brittain's Christian Today explaining the 1,000 years of coronation history at Westminster Abbey in London. Martyn gives a first-person response to the grand celebration that captured the rapt attention of the nation, the Commonwealth, and the world. The ceremony was filled with symbolism, much of which Martyn explains. Ken quizzes his guest on the future of the monarchy and the nature of his "Christian nation" as it compares to the American version of Christian Nationalism. Martyn relays 1,000 years of history in which the monarch evolved as non-political and Parliament emerged as a secular governing body, today with a professing Hindu as Prime Minister (Rishi Sunak). Martyn shares his thoughts on the two couples in the spotlight - William & Kate and Harry & Megan.  Martyn also introduces his new book to be released in the Fall: American Vikings - How the Norse Sailed into the Lands and Imaginations of AmericaSHOW NOTES - See Martyn's books, TV appearances, and published articlesSupport the show

With us today is Pastor Joe Jacowitz, president of First Love Ministries, and pastor of Christ Bible Church in Pleasanton, CA. We're talking with him about various ways that we, as believers in Jesus Christ, can share our faith- whether it be through a conversation with somebody…or showing a sign like “Jesus Saves" and how effective is it?!

“Sorry Old Testament, most theologians don't use you.”  An article from Christian Today hits Sam's inbox and reignites a nearly 5-year-old ACP conversation. What benefit does consulting the OT provide preachers, teachers, and those who listen? Is the summation of the Bible story: Creation, Fall, Christ? Is Genesis 1-11 sufficient for setting the stage for God's salvific work? And can we know the full story of God's kingdom ethic without the OT? Tune in to this week's one-shot episode featuring a “Hot Take” on the beef between systematic and historical theology!

In this episode, I chat to the lovely Jendella Benson about her debut novel, Hope & Glory. We had a great chat about her writing, the messiness of family life, love, south London, class, gentrification and growing up with immigrant parents. Jendella is author of the novel Hope & Glory and Head of Editorial at Black Ballad – the award-winning digital platform for Black British women. She is also the host of the podcast Black Ballad Presents: The Survival Guide.She has written for The Sunday Times STYLE Magazine, Metro Online and Independent Voices, as well as previously been a columnist for Media Diversified, MTV UK, and Christian Today.Support the show

Rev., Dr. Aaron Chung

Rev., Dr. Aaron Chung

In this epsiode, Erin Olson discusses why it is so hard to be a Christian today during times when people are seeking pleasure more than they are seeking God. Erin continues in her teaching series of 2 Timothy and discusses Paul's charge to Timothy in chapter 3. Love of Pleasure: controlled by self, obtained easily, benefits us now, narcotic effect, cooperates with pride Love of God: God can't be controlled, often requires effort and sacrifice, often benefits us in the future but not immediately, reminds us of our needs and responsibilities, must lay aside our pride and accomplishments Warning to all: watch out for false teachers Sin and wrong will always be exposed. The Bible is Truthh regardless of what any Gallup poll says. Erin's website information: For more resources and to sign up to receive Erin's weekly ministry newsletter, visit Erin Olson's ministry website, Sandalfeet Ministries, at http://www.sandalfeet.org/. Social media links:                         Facebook: @sandalfeet                                           @thedepotpodcastwitherinolson                         Instagram: @erin.olson                                           @thedepotpodcastwitherinolson                         Twitter: @sandal_feet Subscribe to The Depot Podcast with Erin Olson: com: https://www.charismapodcastnetwork.com/show/thedepotpodcast Libsyn RSS:  https://thedepotpodcast.libsyn.com/rss iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-depot-podcast-with-erin-olson/id1542120541 Google Play:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly90aGVkZXBvdHBvZGNhc3QubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1yre7eBaRyJjR0pHv9EcEK?si=iKqkTp7WTS21uJz4mLrghw  

The SBC get’s #MeToo’d, sex abuse allegations for pronoun abuse, and military chaplains bring a lawsuit over forced vaccines… and more on today’s CrossPolitic Daily News Brief. My name is Toby Sumpter and today is Tuesday, May 24, 2022. https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2022/may/southern-baptist-abuse-investigation-sbc-ec-legal-survivors.html Christianity Today, the failing flagship of lukewarm evangelicalism breathlessly broke a story over the weekend, alleging a massive cover up of abuse in the Southern Baptism Convention: “Armed with a secret list of more than 700 abusive pastors, Southern Baptist leaders chose to protect the denomination from lawsuits rather than protect the people in their churches from further abuse. Survivors, advocates, and some Southern Baptists themselves spent more than 15 years calling for ways to keep sexual predators from moving quietly from one flock to another. The men who controlled the Executive Committee (EC)—which runs day-to-day operations of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)—knew the scope of the problem. But, working closely with their lawyers, they maligned the people who wanted to do something about abuse and repeatedly rejected pleas for help and reform. “Behind the curtain, the lawyers were advising to say nothing and do nothing, even when the callers were identifying predators still in SBC pulpits,” according to a massive third-party investigative report released Sunday.” OK, people. Take a deep breath and think like a Christian. This is the same kind of language we’ve seen countless times over the last number of years, and you need to know that it is language that is calculated to get you worked up. I’m not saying anything yet about the legitimacy of any claims or accusations. I’m only talking about the set up. The set up is more #metoo outrage, which is not the way the Bible says to handle accusations of abuse or coverups. Don’t get dragged into the outrage mob. Click on the link to the so-called report, and what do we find? A trigger warning at the top of the report. Again, this doesn’t mean there isn’t anything in the report that needs to be addressed. I don’t know. I didn’t read the whole report. But what I will say is that we are living in a cauldron of hot outrage that far too many Christians are eager to jump into. And you need to know that the point of the outrage is to get you to do things you wouldn’t ordinarily do, things you really shouldn’t do. In the same way that racial animosity has been weaponized to foment social unrest, so too are accusations of sexual abuse. Is racial animosity ever happening? Yes, of course. Is sexual abuse ever happening? Unfortunately, yes. But what we need are biblical standards of justice not outrage mobs and extra biblical committees, more civil government intrusion, and various other humanistic solutions. So here are some key things to be looking for as this story unfolds: are clear distinctions being made between sins and crimes? Sins are bad, but they are the jurisdiction of families and churches. Crimes are also sins, but they must be reported to the police for adjudication. The other thing to watch out for is the necessity of two or three independent witnesses. If you have one witness who accuses and an alleged perpetrator who denies the charges, there is nothing that can be done. You are required by God to presume the innocence of the accused. It is not a cover up to refuse to do anything with an accusation of sin that has no other witnesses. If the accusation is of a crime, you must report it to the police, but believe it or not, they often follow biblical guidelines of justice and if there is no credible evidence of wrongdoing, they will not bring any charges, and it’s not a cover up, if you’ve reported a matter and done everything you can to find evidence and decide to leave the matter there. Of course if this report has documented instances with multiple witnesses who are willing to testify and those accusations were shushed and swept under the carpet, then the appropriate authorities should be called to investigate and deliberate and rule. But what the SBC should absolutely refuse to do is create new committees of abuse awareness, abuse investigation, and certainly not allow state or federal government agencies into the workings of the church. A major part of this move over the last number of years has been to try to disqualify ordained ministers from doing the job Jesus assigned them to do. In the realm of sins, the minister of the gospel is authorized by Jesus to put things right, following Biblical due process guidelines. And when a minister of the gospel does that, He is not covering anything up. He is doing his job, and sin is being covered by the blood of Jesus, by Christian (which covers multitudes of sins), and no minister should ever apologize for doing that. This year our national conference is in Knoxville, TN October 6th-8th. The theme of this year’s conference is Lies, Propaganda, Storytelling and the Serrated Edge. For many years, Christians have largely surrendered to secular stories. We have assumed that beauty is merely in the eye of the beholder, and therefore, it’s all relative. But what if beauty is objective – that if the art of persuasion is something far deeper and more profound? What if words have the power of life and death? What if our words mimic God’s words, making and breaking whole worlds? Christians must certainly stand on the solid rock of truth, but we must also recover goodness and beauty, stories and song, with all of God’s Word, even the sharp parts, at the center. Mark your calendars for October 6th-8th, as we fight, laugh and feast with fellowship, beer and Psalms, our amazing lineup of speakers, hanging with our awesome vendors, meeting new friends, and more. Early bird tickets sale now!. https://www.foxnews.com/us/middle-schoolers-sexual-harassment-gender-pronouns Speaking of the lies and propaganda. This is From a listener: Three Wisconsin boys are facing sexual harassment charges from their middle school over accusations that they used incorrect gender pronouns on a fellow student. "I received a phone call from the principal over at the elementary school, forewarning me; letting me know that I was going to be receiving an email with sexual harassment allegations against my son," Rosemary Rabidoux, a parent of one of the accused, told Fox 11 News last week. "I immediately went into shock. I’m thinking, sexual harassment? That’s rape, that’s inappropriate touching, that’s incest" Rabidoux continued. "What has my son done?" But none of the concerns Rabidoux had were at issue. Instead, her 13-year-old son, Braden, was accused of using incorrect pronouns to address another student at Kiel Middle School. "(The investigating principal) said he’s being allegedly charged with sexual harassment for not using proper pronouns," Rabidoux said. "I thought it wasn’t real. I thought this has got to be a gag, a joke – one has nothing to do with the other." Now her son and two other boys are being charged by school officials with Title IV violations, which prohibits gender-based harassment. The incident in question reportedly took place in March, when a student announced a preference of "they" and "them" to identify them. But Rabidoux said her son was merely sticking up for one of his friends. "She had been screaming at one of Braden’s friends to use proper pronouns, calling him profanity, and this friend is very soft-spoken, and kind of just sunk down into his chair," Rabidoux said. "Braden finally came up, defending him, saying ‘He doesn’t have to use proper pronouns, it’s his constitutional right to not use, you can’t make him say things.’" The mother told ABC 2 News that the new pronoun preference also caused confusion for her son, with her instructing him to just address the student by their name instead. "It’s plural. It doesn’t make sense to him. I said so, I told him to call them by their names." Rabidoux said. Now the parents are calling on the charges to be dismissed through an attorney with the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty. A few things here: First off: get your kids out of public school. Make the sacrifice. Do whatever it takes. Second: remember that it’s these same crazy people who are accusing the SBC of sexual abuse cover-ups. Again, I’m not saying there’s nothing to it. But I’m just saying we should have all kinds of skeptical when Christianity Today (that bastion of orthodusty) breathlessly shares the latest gossip. Remember, Christian Today probably thinks you should use the pronouns and you’re being rude not to. Gold River Trading Co. Are you tired of buying sugary drinks and coffee from large woke corporations? Throw a tea party! Gold River Trading Co. is an American company that offers premium alternatives for Americans who enjoy a delicious cup of tea. Start your day with Gold River’s invigorating American Breakfast Blend, cool down with a pitcher of crisp & refreshing Iced Tea, or unwind with Chamomile Herbal tea. Explore a variety of high-quality blends and enjoy a healthy, flavorful alternative from an American company that shares your values. Go to goldriverco.com and save 10% off all orders using discount code CROSSPOLITIC at checkout. https://www.thelakewoodscoop.com/news/2022/05/chaplains-file-federal-lawsuit-against-all-branches-of-military-for-allegedly-denying-religious-vaccination-exemption-applications.html US Chaplains have filed a lawsuit against all branches of the military, claiming their religious rights were denied. Lakewood-based Yeshiva Perchei Shoshanim, a Torah observant endorser of Chaplains to the United States Military, Army, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard has issued a letter that their Chaplians may apply for a religious exemption. However, the organization alleges that the Department of Defense across the board is virtually denying all religious applications to be exempt from having to vaccinate. 30 Chaplains from all branches of the service, including Air Force Chaplain Yirmeyahu Rodriguez, endorsee of Pirchei Shoshanim, have filed the lawsuit. Also named defendants, were the Secretary of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The action was filed in federal court in Tampa, FL. Davis Younts representing the Chaplains, released a press statement Saturday on behalf of his client Lt. Bill Moseley, noting that a board of three Navy officers had vindicated Lt. Moseley’s refusal to take the vaccine. However with the information coming down that the Navy and all other services intend to require blanket implementation without any religious exemptions, Lt. Moseley risked his twenty-two year career and military retirement because of his faith and commitment to his oath of office as a military leader. The lawsuit argues that members of the Chaplaincy should be allowed exemption on the basis of religion, and that it is not a lawful order to be required to take an experimental vaccine, especially since the particular version approved by the FDA is not even available to military members. The fight for freedom continues apace. Pray for the chaplains in this fight. Idaho Family Policy Center: I wanted to let you all know about Idaho Family Policy Center. IFPC is currently the only explicitly Christian policy organization in Idaho politics. Toby Sumpter and Israel Waitman serve on the board, and the president is Blaine Conzatti, a member of our sister CREC church, Kings Congregation down in Meridian. Blaine and IFPC have been leading the efforts to defund Planned Parenthood, end abortion in Idaho, and protect children from the transgender agenda. Basically, Blaine is a really strategic voice in Idaho politics, and he represents many of our biblical and constitutional concerns in Boise. IFPC is a brand new ministry and as such is in significant need of donations to help fund it. I know we all have many commitments to other good ministries, but if you are particularly concerned about Idaho politics, this is one way you can have a very direct impact. Go to www.idahofamily.orgto learn more and make a donation The Psalm of the Day: Psalm 65 – Tis By Thy Strength the Mountains Stand https://open.spotify.com/track/4tZsMtu1kW3x38kDB4ug0E?si=fd46e0ebebb3440a Amen! This is Toby Sumpter with CrossPolitic News. Remember you can always find the links to our news stories and these psalms at crosspolitic dot com – just click on the daily news brief and follow the links. Or find them on our App: just search “Fight Laugh Feast” in your favorite app store and never miss a show. If this content is helpful to you, would you please consider becoming a Fight Laugh Feast Club Member? We are building a cancel-proof Christian media platform, and we can’t do it without your help. Join today and get a $100 discount at the Fight Laugh Feast conference in Knoxville, TN Oct. 6-8, and have a great day.

The SBC get’s #MeToo’d, sex abuse allegations for pronoun abuse, and military chaplains bring a lawsuit over forced vaccines… and more on today’s CrossPolitic Daily News Brief. My name is Toby Sumpter and today is Tuesday, May 24, 2022. https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2022/may/southern-baptist-abuse-investigation-sbc-ec-legal-survivors.html Christianity Today, the failing flagship of lukewarm evangelicalism breathlessly broke a story over the weekend, alleging a massive cover up of abuse in the Southern Baptism Convention: “Armed with a secret list of more than 700 abusive pastors, Southern Baptist leaders chose to protect the denomination from lawsuits rather than protect the people in their churches from further abuse. Survivors, advocates, and some Southern Baptists themselves spent more than 15 years calling for ways to keep sexual predators from moving quietly from one flock to another. The men who controlled the Executive Committee (EC)—which runs day-to-day operations of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)—knew the scope of the problem. But, working closely with their lawyers, they maligned the people who wanted to do something about abuse and repeatedly rejected pleas for help and reform. “Behind the curtain, the lawyers were advising to say nothing and do nothing, even when the callers were identifying predators still in SBC pulpits,” according to a massive third-party investigative report released Sunday.” OK, people. Take a deep breath and think like a Christian. This is the same kind of language we’ve seen countless times over the last number of years, and you need to know that it is language that is calculated to get you worked up. I’m not saying anything yet about the legitimacy of any claims or accusations. I’m only talking about the set up. The set up is more #metoo outrage, which is not the way the Bible says to handle accusations of abuse or coverups. Don’t get dragged into the outrage mob. Click on the link to the so-called report, and what do we find? A trigger warning at the top of the report. Again, this doesn’t mean there isn’t anything in the report that needs to be addressed. I don’t know. I didn’t read the whole report. But what I will say is that we are living in a cauldron of hot outrage that far too many Christians are eager to jump into. And you need to know that the point of the outrage is to get you to do things you wouldn’t ordinarily do, things you really shouldn’t do. In the same way that racial animosity has been weaponized to foment social unrest, so too are accusations of sexual abuse. Is racial animosity ever happening? Yes, of course. Is sexual abuse ever happening? Unfortunately, yes. But what we need are biblical standards of justice not outrage mobs and extra biblical committees, more civil government intrusion, and various other humanistic solutions. So here are some key things to be looking for as this story unfolds: are clear distinctions being made between sins and crimes? Sins are bad, but they are the jurisdiction of families and churches. Crimes are also sins, but they must be reported to the police for adjudication. The other thing to watch out for is the necessity of two or three independent witnesses. If you have one witness who accuses and an alleged perpetrator who denies the charges, there is nothing that can be done. You are required by God to presume the innocence of the accused. It is not a cover up to refuse to do anything with an accusation of sin that has no other witnesses. If the accusation is of a crime, you must report it to the police, but believe it or not, they often follow biblical guidelines of justice and if there is no credible evidence of wrongdoing, they will not bring any charges, and it’s not a cover up, if you’ve reported a matter and done everything you can to find evidence and decide to leave the matter there. Of course if this report has documented instances with multiple witnesses who are willing to testify and those accusations were shushed and swept under the carpet, then the appropriate authorities should be called to investigate and deliberate and rule. But what the SBC should absolutely refuse to do is create new committees of abuse awareness, abuse investigation, and certainly not allow state or federal government agencies into the workings of the church. A major part of this move over the last number of years has been to try to disqualify ordained ministers from doing the job Jesus assigned them to do. In the realm of sins, the minister of the gospel is authorized by Jesus to put things right, following Biblical due process guidelines. And when a minister of the gospel does that, He is not covering anything up. He is doing his job, and sin is being covered by the blood of Jesus, by Christian (which covers multitudes of sins), and no minister should ever apologize for doing that. This year our national conference is in Knoxville, TN October 6th-8th. The theme of this year’s conference is Lies, Propaganda, Storytelling and the Serrated Edge. For many years, Christians have largely surrendered to secular stories. We have assumed that beauty is merely in the eye of the beholder, and therefore, it’s all relative. But what if beauty is objective – that if the art of persuasion is something far deeper and more profound? What if words have the power of life and death? What if our words mimic God’s words, making and breaking whole worlds? Christians must certainly stand on the solid rock of truth, but we must also recover goodness and beauty, stories and song, with all of God’s Word, even the sharp parts, at the center. Mark your calendars for October 6th-8th, as we fight, laugh and feast with fellowship, beer and Psalms, our amazing lineup of speakers, hanging with our awesome vendors, meeting new friends, and more. Early bird tickets sale now!. https://www.foxnews.com/us/middle-schoolers-sexual-harassment-gender-pronouns Speaking of the lies and propaganda. This is From a listener: Three Wisconsin boys are facing sexual harassment charges from their middle school over accusations that they used incorrect gender pronouns on a fellow student. "I received a phone call from the principal over at the elementary school, forewarning me; letting me know that I was going to be receiving an email with sexual harassment allegations against my son," Rosemary Rabidoux, a parent of one of the accused, told Fox 11 News last week. "I immediately went into shock. I’m thinking, sexual harassment? That’s rape, that’s inappropriate touching, that’s incest" Rabidoux continued. "What has my son done?" But none of the concerns Rabidoux had were at issue. Instead, her 13-year-old son, Braden, was accused of using incorrect pronouns to address another student at Kiel Middle School. "(The investigating principal) said he’s being allegedly charged with sexual harassment for not using proper pronouns," Rabidoux said. "I thought it wasn’t real. I thought this has got to be a gag, a joke – one has nothing to do with the other." Now her son and two other boys are being charged by school officials with Title IV violations, which prohibits gender-based harassment. The incident in question reportedly took place in March, when a student announced a preference of "they" and "them" to identify them. But Rabidoux said her son was merely sticking up for one of his friends. "She had been screaming at one of Braden’s friends to use proper pronouns, calling him profanity, and this friend is very soft-spoken, and kind of just sunk down into his chair," Rabidoux said. "Braden finally came up, defending him, saying ‘He doesn’t have to use proper pronouns, it’s his constitutional right to not use, you can’t make him say things.’" The mother told ABC 2 News that the new pronoun preference also caused confusion for her son, with her instructing him to just address the student by their name instead. "It’s plural. It doesn’t make sense to him. I said so, I told him to call them by their names." Rabidoux said. Now the parents are calling on the charges to be dismissed through an attorney with the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty. A few things here: First off: get your kids out of public school. Make the sacrifice. Do whatever it takes. Second: remember that it’s these same crazy people who are accusing the SBC of sexual abuse cover-ups. Again, I’m not saying there’s nothing to it. But I’m just saying we should have all kinds of skeptical when Christianity Today (that bastion of orthodusty) breathlessly shares the latest gossip. Remember, Christian Today probably thinks you should use the pronouns and you’re being rude not to. Gold River Trading Co. Are you tired of buying sugary drinks and coffee from large woke corporations? Throw a tea party! Gold River Trading Co. is an American company that offers premium alternatives for Americans who enjoy a delicious cup of tea. Start your day with Gold River’s invigorating American Breakfast Blend, cool down with a pitcher of crisp & refreshing Iced Tea, or unwind with Chamomile Herbal tea. Explore a variety of high-quality blends and enjoy a healthy, flavorful alternative from an American company that shares your values. Go to goldriverco.com and save 10% off all orders using discount code CROSSPOLITIC at checkout. https://www.thelakewoodscoop.com/news/2022/05/chaplains-file-federal-lawsuit-against-all-branches-of-military-for-allegedly-denying-religious-vaccination-exemption-applications.html US Chaplains have filed a lawsuit against all branches of the military, claiming their religious rights were denied. Lakewood-based Yeshiva Perchei Shoshanim, a Torah observant endorser of Chaplains to the United States Military, Army, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard has issued a letter that their Chaplians may apply for a religious exemption. However, the organization alleges that the Department of Defense across the board is virtually denying all religious applications to be exempt from having to vaccinate. 30 Chaplains from all branches of the service, including Air Force Chaplain Yirmeyahu Rodriguez, endorsee of Pirchei Shoshanim, have filed the lawsuit. Also named defendants, were the Secretary of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The action was filed in federal court in Tampa, FL. Davis Younts representing the Chaplains, released a press statement Saturday on behalf of his client Lt. Bill Moseley, noting that a board of three Navy officers had vindicated Lt. Moseley’s refusal to take the vaccine. However with the information coming down that the Navy and all other services intend to require blanket implementation without any religious exemptions, Lt. Moseley risked his twenty-two year career and military retirement because of his faith and commitment to his oath of office as a military leader. The lawsuit argues that members of the Chaplaincy should be allowed exemption on the basis of religion, and that it is not a lawful order to be required to take an experimental vaccine, especially since the particular version approved by the FDA is not even available to military members. The fight for freedom continues apace. Pray for the chaplains in this fight. Idaho Family Policy Center: I wanted to let you all know about Idaho Family Policy Center. IFPC is currently the only explicitly Christian policy organization in Idaho politics. Toby Sumpter and Israel Waitman serve on the board, and the president is Blaine Conzatti, a member of our sister CREC church, Kings Congregation down in Meridian. Blaine and IFPC have been leading the efforts to defund Planned Parenthood, end abortion in Idaho, and protect children from the transgender agenda. Basically, Blaine is a really strategic voice in Idaho politics, and he represents many of our biblical and constitutional concerns in Boise. IFPC is a brand new ministry and as such is in significant need of donations to help fund it. I know we all have many commitments to other good ministries, but if you are particularly concerned about Idaho politics, this is one way you can have a very direct impact. Go to www.idahofamily.orgto learn more and make a donation The Psalm of the Day: Psalm 65 – Tis By Thy Strength the Mountains Stand https://open.spotify.com/track/4tZsMtu1kW3x38kDB4ug0E?si=fd46e0ebebb3440a Amen! This is Toby Sumpter with CrossPolitic News. Remember you can always find the links to our news stories and these psalms at crosspolitic dot com – just click on the daily news brief and follow the links. Or find them on our App: just search “Fight Laugh Feast” in your favorite app store and never miss a show. If this content is helpful to you, would you please consider becoming a Fight Laugh Feast Club Member? We are building a cancel-proof Christian media platform, and we can’t do it without your help. Join today and get a $100 discount at the Fight Laugh Feast conference in Knoxville, TN Oct. 6-8, and have a great day.

The SBC get’s #MeToo’d, sex abuse allegations for pronoun abuse, and military chaplains bring a lawsuit over forced vaccines… and more on today’s CrossPolitic Daily News Brief. My name is Toby Sumpter and today is Tuesday, May 24, 2022. https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2022/may/southern-baptist-abuse-investigation-sbc-ec-legal-survivors.html Christianity Today, the failing flagship of lukewarm evangelicalism breathlessly broke a story over the weekend, alleging a massive cover up of abuse in the Southern Baptism Convention: “Armed with a secret list of more than 700 abusive pastors, Southern Baptist leaders chose to protect the denomination from lawsuits rather than protect the people in their churches from further abuse. Survivors, advocates, and some Southern Baptists themselves spent more than 15 years calling for ways to keep sexual predators from moving quietly from one flock to another. The men who controlled the Executive Committee (EC)—which runs day-to-day operations of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)—knew the scope of the problem. But, working closely with their lawyers, they maligned the people who wanted to do something about abuse and repeatedly rejected pleas for help and reform. “Behind the curtain, the lawyers were advising to say nothing and do nothing, even when the callers were identifying predators still in SBC pulpits,” according to a massive third-party investigative report released Sunday.” OK, people. Take a deep breath and think like a Christian. This is the same kind of language we’ve seen countless times over the last number of years, and you need to know that it is language that is calculated to get you worked up. I’m not saying anything yet about the legitimacy of any claims or accusations. I’m only talking about the set up. The set up is more #metoo outrage, which is not the way the Bible says to handle accusations of abuse or coverups. Don’t get dragged into the outrage mob. Click on the link to the so-called report, and what do we find? A trigger warning at the top of the report. Again, this doesn’t mean there isn’t anything in the report that needs to be addressed. I don’t know. I didn’t read the whole report. But what I will say is that we are living in a cauldron of hot outrage that far too many Christians are eager to jump into. And you need to know that the point of the outrage is to get you to do things you wouldn’t ordinarily do, things you really shouldn’t do. In the same way that racial animosity has been weaponized to foment social unrest, so too are accusations of sexual abuse. Is racial animosity ever happening? Yes, of course. Is sexual abuse ever happening? Unfortunately, yes. But what we need are biblical standards of justice not outrage mobs and extra biblical committees, more civil government intrusion, and various other humanistic solutions. So here are some key things to be looking for as this story unfolds: are clear distinctions being made between sins and crimes? Sins are bad, but they are the jurisdiction of families and churches. Crimes are also sins, but they must be reported to the police for adjudication. The other thing to watch out for is the necessity of two or three independent witnesses. If you have one witness who accuses and an alleged perpetrator who denies the charges, there is nothing that can be done. You are required by God to presume the innocence of the accused. It is not a cover up to refuse to do anything with an accusation of sin that has no other witnesses. If the accusation is of a crime, you must report it to the police, but believe it or not, they often follow biblical guidelines of justice and if there is no credible evidence of wrongdoing, they will not bring any charges, and it’s not a cover up, if you’ve reported a matter and done everything you can to find evidence and decide to leave the matter there. Of course if this report has documented instances with multiple witnesses who are willing to testify and those accusations were shushed and swept under the carpet, then the appropriate authorities should be called to investigate and deliberate and rule. But what the SBC should absolutely refuse to do is create new committees of abuse awareness, abuse investigation, and certainly not allow state or federal government agencies into the workings of the church. A major part of this move over the last number of years has been to try to disqualify ordained ministers from doing the job Jesus assigned them to do. In the realm of sins, the minister of the gospel is authorized by Jesus to put things right, following Biblical due process guidelines. And when a minister of the gospel does that, He is not covering anything up. He is doing his job, and sin is being covered by the blood of Jesus, by Christian (which covers multitudes of sins), and no minister should ever apologize for doing that. This year our national conference is in Knoxville, TN October 6th-8th. The theme of this year’s conference is Lies, Propaganda, Storytelling and the Serrated Edge. For many years, Christians have largely surrendered to secular stories. We have assumed that beauty is merely in the eye of the beholder, and therefore, it’s all relative. But what if beauty is objective – that if the art of persuasion is something far deeper and more profound? What if words have the power of life and death? What if our words mimic God’s words, making and breaking whole worlds? Christians must certainly stand on the solid rock of truth, but we must also recover goodness and beauty, stories and song, with all of God’s Word, even the sharp parts, at the center. Mark your calendars for October 6th-8th, as we fight, laugh and feast with fellowship, beer and Psalms, our amazing lineup of speakers, hanging with our awesome vendors, meeting new friends, and more. Early bird tickets sale now!. https://www.foxnews.com/us/middle-schoolers-sexual-harassment-gender-pronouns Speaking of the lies and propaganda. This is From a listener: Three Wisconsin boys are facing sexual harassment charges from their middle school over accusations that they used incorrect gender pronouns on a fellow student. "I received a phone call from the principal over at the elementary school, forewarning me; letting me know that I was going to be receiving an email with sexual harassment allegations against my son," Rosemary Rabidoux, a parent of one of the accused, told Fox 11 News last week. "I immediately went into shock. I’m thinking, sexual harassment? That’s rape, that’s inappropriate touching, that’s incest" Rabidoux continued. "What has my son done?" But none of the concerns Rabidoux had were at issue. Instead, her 13-year-old son, Braden, was accused of using incorrect pronouns to address another student at Kiel Middle School. "(The investigating principal) said he’s being allegedly charged with sexual harassment for not using proper pronouns," Rabidoux said. "I thought it wasn’t real. I thought this has got to be a gag, a joke – one has nothing to do with the other." Now her son and two other boys are being charged by school officials with Title IV violations, which prohibits gender-based harassment. The incident in question reportedly took place in March, when a student announced a preference of "they" and "them" to identify them. But Rabidoux said her son was merely sticking up for one of his friends. "She had been screaming at one of Braden’s friends to use proper pronouns, calling him profanity, and this friend is very soft-spoken, and kind of just sunk down into his chair," Rabidoux said. "Braden finally came up, defending him, saying ‘He doesn’t have to use proper pronouns, it’s his constitutional right to not use, you can’t make him say things.’" The mother told ABC 2 News that the new pronoun preference also caused confusion for her son, with her instructing him to just address the student by their name instead. "It’s plural. It doesn’t make sense to him. I said so, I told him to call them by their names." Rabidoux said. Now the parents are calling on the charges to be dismissed through an attorney with the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty. A few things here: First off: get your kids out of public school. Make the sacrifice. Do whatever it takes. Second: remember that it’s these same crazy people who are accusing the SBC of sexual abuse cover-ups. Again, I’m not saying there’s nothing to it. But I’m just saying we should have all kinds of skeptical when Christianity Today (that bastion of orthodusty) breathlessly shares the latest gossip. Remember, Christian Today probably thinks you should use the pronouns and you’re being rude not to. Gold River Trading Co. Are you tired of buying sugary drinks and coffee from large woke corporations? Throw a tea party! Gold River Trading Co. is an American company that offers premium alternatives for Americans who enjoy a delicious cup of tea. Start your day with Gold River’s invigorating American Breakfast Blend, cool down with a pitcher of crisp & refreshing Iced Tea, or unwind with Chamomile Herbal tea. Explore a variety of high-quality blends and enjoy a healthy, flavorful alternative from an American company that shares your values. Go to goldriverco.com and save 10% off all orders using discount code CROSSPOLITIC at checkout. https://www.thelakewoodscoop.com/news/2022/05/chaplains-file-federal-lawsuit-against-all-branches-of-military-for-allegedly-denying-religious-vaccination-exemption-applications.html US Chaplains have filed a lawsuit against all branches of the military, claiming their religious rights were denied. Lakewood-based Yeshiva Perchei Shoshanim, a Torah observant endorser of Chaplains to the United States Military, Army, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard has issued a letter that their Chaplians may apply for a religious exemption. However, the organization alleges that the Department of Defense across the board is virtually denying all religious applications to be exempt from having to vaccinate. 30 Chaplains from all branches of the service, including Air Force Chaplain Yirmeyahu Rodriguez, endorsee of Pirchei Shoshanim, have filed the lawsuit. Also named defendants, were the Secretary of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The action was filed in federal court in Tampa, FL. Davis Younts representing the Chaplains, released a press statement Saturday on behalf of his client Lt. Bill Moseley, noting that a board of three Navy officers had vindicated Lt. Moseley’s refusal to take the vaccine. However with the information coming down that the Navy and all other services intend to require blanket implementation without any religious exemptions, Lt. Moseley risked his twenty-two year career and military retirement because of his faith and commitment to his oath of office as a military leader. The lawsuit argues that members of the Chaplaincy should be allowed exemption on the basis of religion, and that it is not a lawful order to be required to take an experimental vaccine, especially since the particular version approved by the FDA is not even available to military members. The fight for freedom continues apace. Pray for the chaplains in this fight. Idaho Family Policy Center: I wanted to let you all know about Idaho Family Policy Center. IFPC is currently the only explicitly Christian policy organization in Idaho politics. Toby Sumpter and Israel Waitman serve on the board, and the president is Blaine Conzatti, a member of our sister CREC church, Kings Congregation down in Meridian. Blaine and IFPC have been leading the efforts to defund Planned Parenthood, end abortion in Idaho, and protect children from the transgender agenda. Basically, Blaine is a really strategic voice in Idaho politics, and he represents many of our biblical and constitutional concerns in Boise. IFPC is a brand new ministry and as such is in significant need of donations to help fund it. I know we all have many commitments to other good ministries, but if you are particularly concerned about Idaho politics, this is one way you can have a very direct impact. Go to www.idahofamily.orgto learn more and make a donation The Psalm of the Day: Psalm 65 – Tis By Thy Strength the Mountains Stand https://open.spotify.com/track/4tZsMtu1kW3x38kDB4ug0E?si=fd46e0ebebb3440a Amen! This is Toby Sumpter with CrossPolitic News. Remember you can always find the links to our news stories and these psalms at crosspolitic dot com – just click on the daily news brief and follow the links. Or find them on our App: just search “Fight Laugh Feast” in your favorite app store and never miss a show. If this content is helpful to you, would you please consider becoming a Fight Laugh Feast Club Member? We are building a cancel-proof Christian media platform, and we can’t do it without your help. Join today and get a $100 discount at the Fight Laugh Feast conference in Knoxville, TN Oct. 6-8, and have a great day.

Mike published an article in Christian Today detailing an emerging group, the 'Umms'. Unlike “Nones” and “Dones,” many church-adjacent Christians want to return to a local body—but they feel stuck. Building off the biblical metaphor of home, Fitch and Moore discuss a new social architecture for the church. https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2022/march-web-only/church-statistics-return-in-person-nones-dones-umms.html

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With us today is Pastor Joe Jacowitz, president of FirstLove Ministries, and pastor of Christ Bible Church in Pleasanton, CA. We're talking with him about various ways that we as believers in Jesus Christ can share our faith--whether it be through a conversation with somebody or showing a sign like “Jesus saves” and how effective it is!

Sign-up for my free 20 day devotional, The Word Before Work Foundations, at http://TWBWFoundations.com Yet at the same time many even among the leaders believed in him. But because of the Pharisees they would not openly acknowledge their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue; for they loved human praise more than praise from God. (John 12:42-43)We're in a series walking through 5 simple things all of us can do to put ourselves in a better position to share the gospel with those we work with. We've already explored the first two: Be so good they can't ignore you and be a friend. But those things clearly aren't enough. At some point, you have to identify yourself as a Christian!A few years ago, I stepped down as the CEO of a tech startup to focus full-time on creating content like these devotionals. Given the nature of my new work, I naturally started talking about my faith much more publicly on social media. In response to those posts, more than a couple of customers and co-workers from my past tech startup life messaged me and said, “Oh wow, I had no idea you were a Christian!” How tragic. Here's the deal: We shouldn't expect to have opportunities to share the gospel with our co-workers if we have yet to raise our hands and say “I'm a follower of Jesus!” What does this look like practically? How can you identify yourself as Christians in a natural, non-threatening way that doesn't cause your co-workers to avoid making eye contact with you? Here are 3 simple ideas:Ask everyone you come in contact with today, “How was your weekend?” And when they inevitably ask how your weekend was, talk about the incredible time of worship you participated in at your church.Ask your co-workers what they're reading. And again, when they reciprocate the question, talk about a book you've recently read about the Christian faith.Add something to your LinkedIn or Instagram bio that makes it explicitly clear that you're a follower of Jesus.None of these things, in and of themselves, are likely to lead someone to faith in Christ. But they are certainly steps in that direction! If you're a good friend and exceptionally good at what you do, the people you work with will care about what you believe about Jesus. But first, you have to tell them that you believe!May we not be like the Pharisees who believed in Jesus but refused to “openly acknowledge their faith for fear they would be put out” of their social circles. Find small ways to acknowledge your faith in Christ today!

In this bonus episode, we talk with two researchers working on a new project related to the changes in the "life curves" of recent top songs: how fast they rise on the charts, stay there, and ultimately fade out of use. We discuss the data and what it might mean for worship leaders who steward the song repertoires -- and consequently the faith -- of local congregations. Search for the recent article in Christian Today (https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2021/december/worship-music-lifespan-shrinking-faster-study-tanner-ccli.html) and larger article coming from Worship Leader Magazine in early 2022. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/contemporary-worship/message

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What does Biblical sexuality look like? How does that work when someone struggles with same sex attraction? How can Christians handle these questions in a way that honors God and loves others, without abandoning the truth of God's Word? I don't know if you've noticed but... it's “Pride Month”. This is a time when the LGBTQ+ community is celebrating sexuality. This has left a large portion of the Christian community unsure of how to navigate sexuality in today's culture. So I invited guest Brenna Blain onto the podcast to sit down and discuss her own journey choosing obedience to Christ while navigating same sex attraction. She helps to answer the questions above as well as so much more. Listen in now. Resources Brenna recommends around the topic of sexuality: http://www.centerforfaith.com Follow this link for your FREE Ebook, Refreshing Your Prayer Life: https://bit.ly/3kwy5Gq Contact: info@resilientforthewomen.com Resilient Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/resilientforthewomen/ Resilient Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resilientforthewomen/

Tina and I are talking about how offense comes in relationships and why we should obey the scripture when it comes. Tina just told me about a time she was tempted to get offended by me. I'm so thankful that she told me! Come take a listen... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hi welcome to the A Girl and the Word podcast! I am the host of this podcast, Kalee. Lover of all things coffee, houseplants, and Jesus.  In today's episode, I will be talking about what it's like to be a Christian in today's world, to talk about being a Christian in today's world. Better yet, what Christians are supposed to be like according to the Word of God. I hope that whether or not you are a Christian, you get something out of this episode. I pray that you begin to see what it truly means to be a disciple of Christ, and the life that he's called all of us to live. I also want to preface that I am no theologian or pastor. I am merely a disciple of Christ, who follows His Word, and tries to live my life according to His will for it. Through reading the Bible, these are just but a few of the things I've learned about being a disciple of Christ, or a Christian. This is very counter-culture. The concepts around identity, self-love, etc. are discussed but from a Biblical perspective. If you're down for some uncomfortable, real, bold conversations - this is the episode for you. I pray that God speaks to you through it. I pray that you maybe learn something new or feel a new sense of passion for following Christ. Last, but not least, if you like what you're hearing and want to stick around, please subscribe and follow @agirlandthewordpodcast on Instagram to keep up to date! Join the community.  Let me know if there's anything I can pray for, and let's fellowship with one another and grow in Christ. Until next week, KaleeReference Bible Verses: Habakkuk 1:3 Habakkuk 1-3 Matthew 4:18-22 2 Corinthians 5:14-15Romans 7:13-25Colossians 3:5-6Exodus 20 Romans 1:25 Ephesians 1:3-14Romans 2:8Mark 12:31 James 3:16 Philippians 2:3-4 Matthew 6:33 

(00:00-08:49): Peloton ad actress speaks out about her viral infamy. "To say I was shocked and overwhelmed by the attention this week (especially the negative) is an understatement," said the actress, Monica Ruiz. Brian and Ian discuss this bizarre phenomenon. (08:49-17:58): “I’m a 37-Year-Old Mom & I Spent Seven Days Online as an 11-Year-Old Girl. Here’s What I Learned” writes Sloane Ryan in Medium. Brian and Ian touch on the terrifying reality of internet predators and abuse. They reflect as parents on the levels of monitoring they are implementing to protect their kids. (17:58-27:14): Campbell-Campbell Jack writes in Christian Today “An Unlikely Ally in Richard Dawkins”. Brian and Ian discuss the statements made by the renowned atheist. He defends morality and ties in Christianity as a root to being a good person. While you don’t have to be a Christian to be a good person, but it helps. (27:14-36:39): Brian and Ian discuss the “6 Tips for Sharing Christ with Skeptics”. Dan DeWitt writes this in The Gospel Coalition. So what’s the best way to share the gospel with skeptics? To answer this question, he offers six imperatives. (37:42-48:11): Sarah Pulliam-Bailey Tweeted a hot take “We ban cigarettes for children until they are 18. Why not cell phones? Parents, in the name of safety, are often putting kids in harm's way, giving them devices that have all kinds of side effects like anxiety. The peer pressure is just bonkers.” Brian and Ian discuss it. (48:11-59:07): We are joined by author and speaker Tyler Ellis via phone. He spoke during a TedX event at Wiley College in Texas. The talk was called “Jesus Is Not A Role Model”, of which TED evidently changed to “Finding Meaning in Daily Acts of Good”. He is currently on staff with a nonprofit called Let’s Start Talking, which specializes in recruiting and training teams of all ages to go on summer mission trips overseas where they partner with churches and missionaries by providing free English conversations and tutoring using the Bible. (59:07-1:08:54): Daniel Patterson writes “6 Ways to Foster Healthy Social Media Habits” in The Gospel Coalition. Brian and Ian reflect on their own habits, good and bad, with social media and device use. They say leaving your phone across the room and not using it as an alarm clock are good methods of lowering use time. (1:08:54-1:15:43): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Don’t break the rules of the road...dummie, and this guy REEALLY really likes bees. A new video game is virtually Christ-like, and Alaskan children are way tougher than other children. Meanwhile, Las Vegas ain’t big enough for two pigeons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final episode of our interview with Dr. Michael Prats, we ask him about his study of philosophy in undergrad, and we ask him if there is anything that particularly troubles him about being a Christian today. Enjoy.-----Episode Notes:-Learn more about Dr. Prats at The Thompson Institute: https://thethompsoninstitute.org/about/faculty-fellows/michael-prats-medicine -For more reflection on the value of studying subjects like philosophy, check out our previous interview with James KA Smith: https://thethompsoninstitute.org/the-walk-episodes/2018/2/2/james-ka-smith-part-2-For more reflection on how Jesus transcends our cultural debates today, check out Scott Sauls' book:https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/22801012-jesus-outside-the-lines-----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Dr. Michael Prats

(00:00-10:14): “Keith Getty says modern worship songs are so 'dangerous' they're 'de-Christianizing' Christians” Leah MarieAnn Klett reports in Christian Today. Brian and Ian talk about potential watered down lyrics of today’s worship songs, and talk about the statements from Getty. (10:14-28:39): President of Trinity Christian College, Kurt Dykstra joins us in-studio to discuss the school’s rich history of faith and education. He also touches on the issue of student debt and how Trinity is holding the line on the debt students carry as they leave the school. (28:39-38:23): 9-Year-Old Kid Who Kept Getting In Trouble For Doodling In Class Gets A Job Decorating A Restaurant With His Drawings. Brian and Ian talk about this cool story and how creativity needs to be amplified in child development. (38:23-46:34): Pope Francis on prison systems: ‘We will be judged on this’ Cindy Wooden reports in America Magazine. Brian and Ian discuss the broken justice and prison system. "The whole church in fidelity to the mission received from Christ" is called to show the most vulnerable people the mercy of God, the pope said. "We will be judged on this." (46:34-56:53): Brianna Wiest writes “Trauma Is Not Your Fault, But Healing Is Your Responsibility” in Thought Catalog. Brian and Ian talk about taking charge of your healing from trauma and mental illness. How do we manage irrational thoughts and keep ourselves accountable? (56:53-1:07:18): Grant Stenzel, the title sponsor of Life Conference, joins the show for a segment to discuss who he is. He is most excited about what is going on in the church and loves meeting with pastors to hear their stories and perspectives. He talks about how we can care for and love on our pastors. (1:07:18-1:14:30): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Message in a bottle comes back sooner than expected, and New Jersey was forced to change the state bird to the wild turkey. A new breed of two-headed cat is becoming popular in California, and it’s eye-worm season, get yourself checked. Meanwhile, Alaska is experimenting with a barter system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-09:38): Scot McKnight writes in Patheos, “Willow Creek, What’s a Pastor?” McKnight assesses the Willow Creek job description for the pastor vacancy they are trying to fill, and finds some issues. Brian and Ian talk about the dangers of hiring a CEO rather than a pastor. (09:38-19:11): Georgia Fans showed support of rival coach’s wife who passed away from cancer by wearing pink. Coach Blake Anderson expressed his overwhelming joy that he felt and said it was “the classiest thing he’s ever witnessed”. Brian and Ian talk about this amazing story and how sports rivalries can sometimes bring us together. (19:11-30:01): Dr. Michael Youssef joins Brian and Ian to talk about his extensive, half-century long mission work. How has God blessed his ministry journey all over the world? He also talks about his book “Counting the Stars”. (30:01-39:47): “‘Love God, Love People’ Is More Than Your Instagram Bio” writes Carter Heminger. Brian and Ian touch on the points he makes as well as how to act out this simple phrase. How you behave as a Christian is every bit a reflection of your faith. (39:47-50:02): “Baptist College Handbook Authorizes ‘Full Access’ to Students’ Social Media Accounts” writes David Roach in Christianity Today. Brian and Ian reflect on their college careers. Even though they did not have to worry about this thing as a student, they feel strongly against it. (50:02-1:00:20): Close friend of Ian Aaron Niequist tweeted his thoughts on over-stimulus at churches. Are we willing to take time to shut everything off and sit in silence and listen? Ian talks about a moment at his church where they sat in the quiet and wait on the Lord. (1:00:20-1:10:13): If churches can’t satisfy people’s hunger for truth, they can expect more Christians leaving the faith. In an article by Mark Vernon in Christian Today, Marty Sampson and reasons behind his situation are addressed, and the church’s attention to truth and hypocrisy are in the light. (1:10:13-1:16:39): Brian and Ian “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Women in Missouri can talk with monkeys, and the new requirement for Empire State Building security is swords. We are talking about the YAKshank redemption, while Col. Sanders is officiating weddings. Meanwhile, get these snakes out of these mother loving hotels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Phil Metzger talks about "How to be a Christian Today" on Sunday Morning.

In this week's episode, Alan, Greg and Scott talk about the reaction to Mark Driscoll's return to public ministry and his platform on the Patheos blog. The news has provoked a variety of responses (both positive and negative) but the lads focus on Martin Saunders' passionate article in Christian Today and explore what it teaches us about ministry, leadership, redemption and starting over.  Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/hRnE2o Read the article: goo.gl/bSRFR6 Listen on Stitcher: http://goo.gl/ItvSN5 Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter: https://goo.gl/Ea8GxZ Support the Show on Patreon: https://goo.gl/BOSFEx Buy Graveyard Shift T-Shirts & Merchandise: goo.gl/GihkVr