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Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Border Czar Tom Homan issues a blunt warning that escalating anti-ICE rhetoric is fueling real-world violence, insisting threats and obstruction against federal agents must stop before more people get hurt. FOCUS: A mysterious wave of heretical billboards in Los Angeles sparks outrage — and one vigilante response — raising questions about who's behind them and what they believe. MAIN THING: Nearly three-quarters of Christians murdered for their faith last year were killed in one country: Nigeria. Now, the Trump administration says it's stepping in. CBN's Raj Nair breaks down what's changing with FDD analyst Mariam Wahba — and why it matters. LAST THING: “There is none holy like the Lord… there is no rock like our God.” — 1 Samuel 2:2 PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid internal dissent and growing political pressure on Chair Jerome Powell — plus what the pause signals for inflation, housing, and Fed independence. FOCUS: Internet evangelist Bryce Crawford shares how a literal dream sparked his now-viral ministry, leading him to boldly share the Gospel with strangers across social media. MAIN THING: A Protestant pastor in Mexico is detained, bound, publicly shamed, and ultimately exiled from his community after refusing to participate in prayers to saints. Pablo Vargas of Christian Solidarity Worldwide breaks down the disturbing case of Pastor Mariano Martinez and what it reveals about rising religious persecution in Latin America. LAST THING: Proverbs 3:13–14 — “Blessed are those who find wisdom… for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.” PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: A progressive podcaster goes after Evangelical Christians with inflammatory remarks — and believers are pushing back. FOCUS: The Holocaust Museum rebukes Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after an offensive comparison sparks outrage. MAIN THING: CBN's Raj Nair and Billy Hallowell break down what was said on the podcast I've Had It, why it struck a nerve, and why Christians aren't staying silent. LAST THING: Psalm 86:11 — a prayer for an undivided heart in divisive times. PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: A major charismatic church admits it mishandled serious allegations after acknowledging failures in how leaders handled accusations tied to minister Shawn Bolz — including claims of sexual misconduct and deceptive prophetic practices — reigniting concerns about accountability, discernment, and transparency within the modern church. FOCUS: Controversy is building ahead of the Super Bowl halftime show as reports suggest headliner Bad Bunny plans to spotlight gender ideology and political messaging during the broadcast, drawing backlash from Christians and conservatives and prompting calls to tune out or watch alternative programming. MAIN THING: Actor Chris Pratt shares thought-provoking perspectives on faith, God, and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, as Billy Hallowell and Raj Nair break down why his warnings resonate in a culture increasingly shaped by technology and ideology. LAST THING: Proverbs 15:1 — “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Investigators say a deadly Minneapolis shooting was part of a coordinated far-left operation to obstruct ICE, using encrypted chats and rapid-response activist networks, as a massive winter storm leaves at least nine dead, hundreds of thousands without power, and over 200 million Americans under extreme cold alerts. FOCUS: Churches across the country are seeing explosive growth — including one Washington, D.C. church reporting a staggering 2,000% increase — pointing to renewed hunger for truth, community, and the Gospel. MAIN THING: CBN's Chris Mitchell joins us with the latest from Iran, as internal unrest grows and the U.S. prepares for the possibility of military action against the regime. LAST THING: 1 John 1:8 — “If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.” PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Federal arrests follow a shocking church invasion in Minnesota as the Trump administration signals that disrupting worship services crosses a legal line; meanwhile, a massive winter storm threatens millions across the U.S. with dangerous ice, snow, and extreme cold. FOCUS: Massive Snowstorm bears down on large swaths of the U.S. MAIN THING: Anti-Christian persecution has surged dramatically over the past two years — especially in Iran — where believers face increasing arrests and long prison sentences; CSI's Joel Veldkamp joins us to explain what's happening and why the global Church must pay attention. LAST THING: John 15:18–20 — “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you…” PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Virginia's new governor faces swift criticism after rolling back immigration cooperation, reshaping university boards, expanding executive authority, and launching sweeping policy reviews—raising concerns about executive overreach. FOCUS STORY: Camey Joy shares a powerful testimony that began with a miracle—overcoming abandonment, hardship, and the odds, with a story rooted in perseverance and hope. MAIN THING: Christian leaders condemn the disruption of a Minnesota church service after anti-ICE protesters stormed a sanctuary, calling the incident a dangerous crossing of the line. LAST THING: A reminder from Proverbs 11:2 on humility, wisdom, and the cost of pride. PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

Billy Hallowell of FaithWire talks about former NCAA volleyball player Macy Petty who is part of the fight against biological males who claim to be female from competing with women in athletics.  Petty talks about the emotional and spiritual battle.  Billy also talks about how public school students in Washington state who are targeted because they attend Lifewise Academy religion release classes.  Mission Network News' Ruth Kramer update us on the situation in Iran with the anti-islamic government protests.  She talks with ministries there who see that these protests are hitting the country differently than previous ones.  She also updates us on the situation in Gaza and the people there.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

*** AUDIO FIXED!! Wrong show file was uploaded earlier this morning. The correct audio has replaced it.*** Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: What began as a roofing conference turned into a full-scale revival, with hundreds responding to the Gospel and spontaneous baptisms breaking out on the convention floor. FOCUS: A disturbing new report shows AI-generated child sexual abuse material skyrocketing over the past year, prompting fresh scrutiny of tech platforms — including Elon Musk's Grok. MAIN THING: Iran Escalates Crackdown LAST THING: Proverbs 3:11–12 — a reminder that the Lord disciplines those He loves. PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Federal officials consider charges after anti-ICE protesters storm a Minnesota church service, disrupting prayer as the DOJ reviews possible civil rights violations. Dozens of Christians abducted in Nigeria as gunmen raid three churches during worship, highlighting growing concerns over targeted persecution FOCUS STORY: Erika Kirk moves to accelerate the trial of her husband's accused killer, raising fresh questions about justice and accountability MAIN THING: Franklin Graham joins Billy Hallowell to discuss faith, the end times, and why Christians must be spiritually prepared. LAST THING: A Scripture reminder from Proverbs 21:15 on justice, righteousness, and accountability PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Anti-ICE protests in Minnesota escalate as activists disrupt a Sunday worship service, storming a church during prayer and signaling a troubling shift as demonstrations move into houses of worship.FOCUS: Reports of Jesus appearing to Iranians in dreams as unrest spreads — Lily Meschi of Iran Alive Ministries explains why many believe this moment is spiritually unprecedented.MAIN THING: A Christian YouTuber in Egypt is sentenced to five years of hard labor for defending his faith online; CBN's Raj Nair speaks with Mariam Wahba of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies on why the case raises global religious freedom concerns.LAST THING: 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 — Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

Evangelist Nick Vujicic joins Faith in Culture to discuss why Bible reading is rising in America even as belief in its authority declines. He connects today's spiritual hunger to global instability, cultural division, AI, and signs of the ... ...

Evangelist Nick Vujicic joins Faith in Culture to discuss why Bible reading is rising in America even as belief in its authority declines. He connects today's spiritual hunger to global instability, cultural division, AI, and signs of the ... ...

Evangelist Nick Vujicic joins Faith in Culture to discuss why Bible reading is rising in America even as belief in its authority declines. He connects today's spiritual hunger to global instability, cultural division, AI, and signs of the ... ...

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: China intensifies its crackdown on underground Christian churches, with believers facing arrests, surveillance, and government pressure for practicing their faith outside state-approved systems. FOCUS STORY: We break down the latest reports on China's escalating attacks on Christians, the broader global context, and how the international community is responding. MAIN THING: Evangelist Nick Vujicic joins us to unpack the true meaning of revival, why repentance is often misunderstood in American Christianity, and whether current events signal the end times. LAST THING: John 15:18 — “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you.” PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: The ex-father-in-law of Renee Good breaks his silence in a stunning interview, offering grace, faith, and perspective after the deadly ICE encounter. FOCUS: Franklin Graham calls America to prayer — what sparked his message, what he says is the solution, and what it means for this moment in history. MAIN THING: A shocking new report claims more than 12,000 people have been killed in Iran as the regime fights to survive. CBN's Raj Nair speaks with Iranian-American journalist Lisa Daftari about what's happening behind the scenes and what comes next. *SCRIPTURE: “Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; for He is faithful that promised.” — Hebrews 10:23 PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: The Supreme Court hears a landmark case on transgender athletes in women's sports, with justices sharply questioning how sex is defined under the law and what Title IX was meant to protect. FOCUS: A Christian ministry accuses a Washington state school district of discrimination, raising new concerns about faith, education, and parental rights. MAIN THING: Scott Adams has died at 68 — and after his passing, a final message revealed he had accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Billy Hallowell and Tré Goins-Phillips react and examine what Scripture says about salvation, eternity, and the urgency of getting our spiritual house in order. LAST THING: “Keep me safe, my God, for in you I take refuge.” — Psalm 16:1 PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: A federal judge orders a new evidentiary hearing in the Luigi Mangione murder case, reopening questions about police search procedures and whether key evidence — including the alleged murder weapon — can be used at trial. FOCUS: U.S. overdose deaths are dropping as China cracks down on fentanyl production, but experts debate how direct the connection really is — and what role enforcement, policy, and diplomacy play. MAIN THING: Bible sales are surging in the UK, signaling a surprising spiritual moment as more people turn to Scripture in an increasingly secular culture. BIBLE VERSE: “I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” — Psalm 119:11 (ESV) PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Protests and tensions heat up in the U.S. as demonstrations continue in Minnesota following a deadly ICE-involved shooting, while Iran enters a third week of nationwide unrest with hundreds reported dead and growing threats of escalation.FOCUS: Filmmaker Michael Ray Lewis, a former atheist turned believer, shares why he made Universe Designed and the evidence for God that transformed his faith.MAIN THING: As Iran's regime shows signs of cracking, persecution intensifies — yet underground churches are growing and the gospel is advancing like never before, with insight from CBN's Gary Lane.BIBLE VERSE: Romans 1:20 — “For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen…” PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

It's Friday, January 9th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Nayereh Arjaneh, a Christian convert living in Iran, began serving a five-year prison term on December 23 because of her faith, reports International Christian Concern. Christian converts are often targets of imprisonment, false accusations, mistreatment, and torture under the Iranian regime, with hundreds of Christ followers targeted by Iranian authorities in 2025 alone. Arjaneh and her husband, Qasem, were arrested on July 7, 2025, after they attended a Christian training event in Turkey. She was initially released on bail and later convicted of “promoting deviant propaganda and teachings contrary to Islamic law” and “providing financial and material support to groups affiliated with Zionist Christianity.” Senate restricts Trump from future strikes on Venezuela Here in America, the U.S. Senate has passed a war powers resolution, which would limit President Donald Trump's ability to conduct further strikes in Venezuela, reports NewsNation.com. Five Republicans voted with Democrats to pass the resolution including Senators Rand Paul of Kentucky, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Susan Collins of Maine, Todd Young of Indiana, and Josh Hawley of Missouri. The legislation will require Trump to get approval from Congress before conducting any strikes on Venezuela. Democrats have previously failed to pass resolutions limiting the president's ability to strike alleged drug vessels in the Caribbean and the Pacific. The move comes after a surprise strike on Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Congress was not notified of the mission in advance, breaking from tradition. While only Congress has the power to declare war, presidents have used broad authority to act unilaterally in the absence of a formal declaration of war. The last time the U.S. formally declared war was World War II. Devastating admission by lesbian lover after ICE shooting Wednesday's fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minnesota has brought even more national attention to arrest and deportation efforts, reports The Western Journal. Media members and the public alike took to dissecting Wednesday's footage of Good's altercation with ICE as she tried to stop officers from doing their jobs, parked her car in the street, refused to move it, and threatened to run over an officer. Good's last moments as she tried to drive into an officer have been the subject of intense debate as to what her intentions actually were, but another telling moment from her lesbian lover reveals why she was trying to stop ICE in the first place. In the immediate aftermath, Good's faux wife, was heard saying, “I made her come down here; it's my fault. They just shot my wife,” according to the New York Post. Samuel Short of The Western Journal wrote, “Left-wing media outlets consistently refuse to look at the entire story when a fatal shooting takes place involving law enforcement. In this instance, Renee Good's [faux] “wife” brought her out to do this. Good was a problem for ICE that day already as she refused to comply with officers who told her to get out of her car. Good put her foot on the gas despite the fact an agent was standing in front of her vehicle. “She put herself in a dangerous position, stopping armed federal officers from arresting dangerous people.” J.D. Vance: Woman ICE killed tried to run them over In a White House briefing, Vice President J.D. Vance put the press, which defended Renee Good, in its place. Listen. VANCE: “What's going on here? You guys are meant to report the truth. How have you let yourself become agents of propaganda of a radical fringe that's making it harder for us to enforce our laws? “You just asked me a question that presumed that the reason why this woman died is because she was engaged in legitimate protest. She tried to run somebody over with her car, and the guy defended himself when that happened.” The Department of Homeland Security reported a 1,154 percent increase in assaults on officers in November. That's not to mention deadly shootings targeting ICE detention centers. House Republicans reject Trump's call to be “flexible” on Hyde Amendment Most House Republicans appear to uphold the party's longstanding principle against allocating taxpayer funds for abortion, despite President Donald Trump's call for them to be “flexible” on it, reports LifeNews.com. As President Trump laid out a game plan for Republicans to win on the healthcare issue in 2026, he said, “You have to be a little flexible on Hyde.” TRUMP: “Now you have to be a little flexible on [the] Hyde [Amendment]. You know that you got to be a little flexible. You got to work something.” House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana, who spoke at the March For Life in 2025, said, “We're not going to authorize taxpayer funding for abortion. I mean, it's been a consistent policy. We are not going to change the standard that has been, frankly, bipartisan up until recent days. … I'm just not going to allow that to happen.” The Hyde Amendment is named after the late Republican Rep. Henry Hyde of Illinois whose 1976 amendment to a health funding bill prohibited funding for abortions “except where the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term.” Since then, Hyde provisions have been a non-negotiable item for Republicans in funding bills. Republican Rep. Mark Harris of North Carolina told The Daily Signal, “All the folks I hear from are very committed to Hyde.” House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris, a Roman Catholic who chairs the House Pro-Life Caucus, also rejected the idea of finding middle-ground on the issue. He told reporters, “There's no flexibility. You're either using public funds to pay for abortion or you're not.” And appearing on Washington Watch with Tony Perkins, Republican Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma said this. LANKFORD: “I'm not flexible on the value of every single child. Every single child is valuable. There aren't some children that are disposable and some children that are valuable. Every child is valuable.” Proverbs 31:8 says, “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.” Baltimore Ravens rookie kicker turns to Bible after missing field goal And finally, after missing a crucial field goal in the final moments of Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens rookie kicker Tyler Loop pointed probing reporters to Scripture, reports FaithWire.com. There's no doubt Loop was discouraged; he immediately buried his face in his hands after the failed kick. But once he was in the locker room, he opened up about how his personal devotional time — and one passage in particular — comforted him. Tyler told sports journalists, “I had written down a little prayer before the game and [I was] just re-reading it. Faith is a big part of my life and, right now, I'm reading the book of Romans. In Romans 8, it says, ‘God works for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.'” The pro-athlete was referencing Romans 8:28. In that verse, the Apostle Paul spoke directly to Christians, encouraging those who have found salvation through Jesus with the promise that — for them — all things will work out for their good. The verse says, “And we know that, for those who love God, all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, January 9th, 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.

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Police across multiple states are warning churches about a growing scam where criminals impersonate pastors by text — pressuring congregants for gift cards, money transfers, and personal information. Authorities say the messages are increasingly sophisticated and emotionally manipulative. FOCUS STORY: As international attention remains fixed on Venezuela, an expert explains why the Trump administration's decision to capture and detain Nicolás Maduro could reshape regional power dynamics — with implications for Iran and Hezbollah. MAIN THING: Actor and comedian Tim Allen joins the show to talk faith, Scripture, and his ongoing study of the Apostle Paul. PLUS: A bipartisan Senate move to limit President Trump's war powers in Venezuela sparks backlash, and new details emerge in the ICE shooting that has fueled nationwide protests. LAST THING: 2 Timothy 2:15 — “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved… rightly handling the word of truth.” PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: A woman is shot and killed during an ICE enforcement operation in Minneapolis after authorities say she drove her vehicle toward agents. Political leaders clash over the incident as investigations continue and protests erupt. FOCUS STORY: A field goal kicker's season-ending miss goes viral — not for the mistake, but for his humility, faith, and Christ-centered response afterward. MAIN THING: Protests in Iran are growing deadlier as economic collapse fuels unrest. Dozens are dead, thousands arrested — and Gordon Robertson sits down with Danny Danon to discuss why this moment could test the regime like never before. LAST THING: Mark 16:15 — “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

Faithwire's Billy Hallowell talks about how in 2025, the sale of physical Bibles and the number of Bible app downloads surged.  He also talks about the books he's re-reading (other than the Bible), plus a new podcast he's going to be part of aimed helping men get into God's Word.  Ruth Kramer of Mission Network News offers updates from of the world's hot spots and how Christians and Churches are address matters in Venezuela, Iran, and others.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: At least 35 people are dead as protests spread across Iran, with demonstrators openly calling for the end of the Islamic Republic and warnings of severe consequences if the regime escalates its crackdown. FOCUS STORY: Brad Brandon, once a pastor in Connecticut, now works on the front lines in Nigeria confronting violent persecution and supporting vulnerable Christian communities. MAIN THING: What was the real motive behind the capture of Nicolás Maduro? Raj Nair examines whether U.S. national security, oil interests, or regime change were driving factors. BIBLE VERSE: 2 Timothy 1:7 — “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline." PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro appears in a New York federal court, pleading not guilty and declaring his innocence following his dramatic capture. FOCUS: Pastor Jack Hibbs joins us to warn of what he calls a growing deception surrounding Israel, urging Christians to discern the moment spiritually and biblically. MAIN THING: Actor Rob Schneider opens up about faith, Hollywood, and being sidelined for refusing to stay silent. BIBLE VERSE: John 8:32: “And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Nicolás Maduro is set to appear in U.S. federal court in New York following his capture during a U.S. military operation, as prosecutors pursue sweeping narco-terrorism and weapons charges with major geopolitical implications. FOCUS: Bible reading resolutions are surging in 2026, pointing to a renewed hunger for Scripture as pastors and Christian leaders cite a search for truth, clarity, and spiritual grounding. MAIN THING: Live discussion and analysis of the Maduro case—what his arrest means for Venezuela, U.S. foreign policy, and how faith leaders are framing the moment through justice, freedom, and prayer. BIBLE VERSE: Ecclesiastes 3:11 — “He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.” PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

In this episode of Faith in Culture, host Tre Goins-Phillips sits down with author Jon Seidl to discuss his powerful new book, Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic. Jon opens up about his hidden battle with addiction, the slow fade that led ... ...

In this episode of Faith in Culture, host Tre Goins-Phillips sits down with author Jon Seidl to discuss his powerful new book, Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic. Jon opens up about his hidden battle with addiction, the slow fade that led ... ...

In this episode of Faith in Culture, host Tre Goins-Phillips sits down with author Jon Seidl to discuss his powerful new book, Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic. Jon opens up about his hidden battle with addiction, the slow fade that led ... ...

In this episode of Faith in Culture, host Tre Goins-Phillips sits down with author Jon Seidl to discuss his powerful new book, Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic. Jon opens up about his hidden battle with addiction, the slow fade that led ... ...

In this episode of Faith in Culture, host Tré Goins-Phillips sits down with Pastor Jack Hibbs to discuss whether today's cultural chaos, rising antisemitism, global conflict, and spiritual decline signal the unfolding of end-times prophecy. ...

In this episode of Faith in Culture, host Tré Goins-Phillips sits down with Pastor Jack Hibbs to discuss whether today's cultural chaos, rising antisemitism, global conflict, and spiritual decline signal the unfolding of end-times prophecy. ...

In this episode of Faith in Culture, host Tré Goins-Phillips sits down with Pastor Jack Hibbs to discuss whether today's cultural chaos, rising antisemitism, global conflict, and spiritual decline signal the unfolding of end-times prophecy. ...

In this episode of Faith in Culture, host Tré Goins-Phillips sits down with Pastor Jack Hibbs to discuss whether today's cultural chaos, rising antisemitism, global conflict, and spiritual decline signal the unfolding of end-times prophecy. ...

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS IN 90: Lawmakers push forward the John Adams – Great American Heroes Act, aiming to honor one of America's most influential founding families with a permanent memorial ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary. FOCUS STORY: Pastor Greg Laurie explains why Christians have a biblical responsibility to defend the Jewish people — addressing Israel's imperfections, God's enduring promises, and why support for Israel is rooted in Scripture, not politics. MAIN THING: Pastor Jesse Bradley joins Billy Hallowell to unpack the Old Testament prophecies that point directly to Jesus' birth and life — and why Christmas is the fulfillment of promises made centuries earlier. LAST THINGLuke 2:11–12 — “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord…” PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS IN 90: Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is publicly booed after apologizing to Jewish leaders for government failures amid rising antisemitism — highlighting growing tensions and questions of accountability. FOCUS STORY: A Christian tech group examines the promises and pitfalls of artificial intelligence, offering a faith-based framework for engaging AI wisely rather than fearfully. MAIN THING: A major U.S. move targets both humanitarian aid and religious freedom in Nigeria — with billions pledged to strengthen healthcare and a significant boost for Christian-run hospitals serving persecuted communities. LAST THING: Matthew 16:25 — “For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.” PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: JD Vance speaks at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest, urging Republicans to reject purity tests and internal division, while defending border enforcement, merit-based policies, and the role of faith in public life. We also cover the sentencing of five Iranian Christians to a combined 50 years in prison for basic acts of worship under Iran's sweeping national security laws. FOCUS: Billy Hallowell joins us fresh from AmericaFest with insight into the tone of the movement, how openly faith was discussed on the main stage, and what comes next for conservatives heading into 2026. MAIN THING: Former Gaza hostage Omer Shem Tov shares a powerful testimony of how more than 500 days in captivity under Hamas deepened his faith in God, teaching him gratitude, prayer, and hope in the darkest conditions. LAST THING: Hebrews 12:14 — “Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.” PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

As Halloween approaches, investigative journalist Billy Hallowell and ex-psychic Jenn Nizza explain how occultism and "new age" practices are influencing society today - often disguised as harmless fun or self-care. Through a powerful ... ...

As Halloween approaches, investigative journalist Billy Hallowell and ex-psychic Jenn Nizza explain how occultism and "new age" practices are influencing society today - often disguised as harmless fun or self-care. Through a powerful ... ...

As Halloween approaches, investigative journalist Billy Hallowell and ex-psychic Jenn Nizza explain how occultism and "new age" practices are influencing society today - often disguised as harmless fun or self-care. Through a powerful ... ...

As Halloween approaches, investigative journalist Billy Hallowell and ex-psychic Jenn Nizza explain how occultism and "new age" practices are influencing society today - often disguised as harmless fun or self-care. Through a powerful ... ...

As Halloween approaches, investigative journalist Billy Hallowell and ex-psychic Jenn Nizza explain how occultism and "new age" practices are influencing society today - often disguised as harmless fun or self-care. Through a powerful ... ...

As Halloween approaches, investigative journalist Billy Hallowell and ex-psychic Jenn Nizza explain how occultism and "new age" practices are influencing society today - often disguised as harmless fun or self-care. Through a powerful ... ...

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: A tragic plane crash in North Carolina claims the lives of NASCAR star Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, and their two children. We break down what's known so far — including the humanitarian mission tied to the flight and the ongoing investigation. FOCUS: Nicaragua is banning Scripture. We explain what tourists and churches are being prohibited from doing, what religious freedom advocates are warning about, and why this crackdown signals a broader assault on faith in the country. MAIN THING: Author and former skeptic Lee Strobel joins Tré Goins-Phillips to discuss The Case for Christmas, unpacking the historical evidence for the Nativity and explaining why the Gospel accounts of Jesus' birth differ — and why that actually strengthens the Christian case. LAST THING: Joshua 1:9 — “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Surprising and sobering abortion numbers are raising new concerns heading into 2026, as fresh data sheds light on post-Roe trends and the growing role of abortion pills and telehealth. FOCUS: We dig into alarming abortion data from the Society of Family Planning, what the numbers actually show, and why advocates on both sides are paying close attention. MAIN THING: A stunning archaeological discovery beneath Jerusalem—near the Temple Mount—is forcing historians to rethink what Jewish life looked like in ancient Zion. CBN's Raj Nair is joined by Israeli tour guide Yoav Rotem with the breaking details and why this find matters now. LAST THING: 1 Timothy 6:12 — “Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called.” PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: A promising young Christian life cut short. Authorities continue investigating the deadly shooting at Brown University that killed 19-year-old sophomore Ella Cook, remembered by friends for living boldly and unapologetically for her faith as the campus searches for answers. FOCUS: Hobby Lobby is giving away more than half a million copies of Lee Strobel's The Case for Christmas, aiming to spark faith conversations during the Christmas season and reach millions of shoppers nationwide. MAIN THING: After a deadly attack on Jews at a Hanukkah event in Australia, questions are mounting about the surge in global antisemitism. CBN's Raj Nair breaks down how we got here and why warnings from Jewish leaders are growing louder. LAST THING: Proverbs 14:29 — “Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.” PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: A stunning arrest in the brutal killings of Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and his wife Michele — police charge the couple's own son with murder as chilling new details emerge. FOCUS: Fox News' Dana Perino marks Thanksgiving in an unexpected way, highlighting the life-saving mission of Mercy Ships and what it means to serve Christ in action. MAIN THING: Actress Jenny McCarthy says the assassination of Charlie Kirk led her to fully surrender her life to God. Billy Hallowell and Raj Nair unpack her testimony and the growing spiritual ripple effect. AROUND THE WORLD: German authorities arrest five men accused of plotting an Islamist vehicle-ramming attack at a Christmas market, stopping another potential mass-casualty terror strike. LAST THING: Hebrews 13:16 — “Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.” PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: A Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney is shattered by a deadly Islamic terrorist attack, leaving at least 16 people dead and dozens wounded as families gathered to mark the holiday. FOCUS STORY: A civilian hero risks his own life to stop one of the gunmen, helping prevent even greater bloodshed. We break down what happened, how leaders are reacting, and what we know about his condition. MAIN THING: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues a blunt warning to Australia, accusing its leaders of fueling antisemitism and rewarding terror through political appeasement. We play his sharp, direct remarks and examine their implications. LAST THING: John 15:13 — a reminder of the ultimate act of love in the face of evil. PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: A chilling first look at Charlie Kirk's accused killer — Tyler Robinson — as he appears in court smirking and whispering jokes to attorneys. Prosecutors outline disturbing new details as the judge weighs camera access and safety concerns. FOCUS: Jordan Peterson's daughter gives a new update on his health — what the family is saying and what Peterson is actually facing behind the scenes. MAIN THING: Nigerian journalist and pastor Hassan John joins us — he has a bounty on his head from Boko Haram and shares what's really happening on the ground as violence intensifies. LAST THING: Lamentations 3:25 — “The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him.” PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

It's Friday, December 5th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Nigerian Muslims abduct pastor, wife and others during church On Sunday morning, armed Muslim bandits attacked Christians in Ejiba, a community in the Kogi State of Nigeria, abducting a pastor, his wife, and several worshippers during the Cherubim and Seraphim Church service, reports International Christian Concern. According to Open Doors' 2024 World Watch List, more than 4,100 Christians were abducted across Nigeria in the previous year. Data gathered from Nigerian and international monitoring groups place the number of Christians kidnapped since 2014 at more than 20,000, many of them during attacks on villages and houses of worship. Isaiah 59:2-3 says, “It is your evil that has separated you from your God. Your sins cause Him to turn away from you, so He does not hear you. With your hands you have killed others, and with your fingers you have done wrong. With your lips you have lied, and with your tongue you say evil things.” Pray that these menacing Muslims trust Christ as Savior. Trump and Hegseth defend targeted attacks on Venezuelan drug boats At Tuesday's cabinet meeting, President Donald Trump and War Secretary Pete Hegseth responded to questions about the controversial September 2nd air strike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean from Venezuela, reports RealClearPolitics.com. Secretary Hegseth doubled down on their methodology and mission. HEGSETH: “The evidence-based way that we're able to, with sources and methods that we can't reveal here, make sure that every one of those drug boats is tied to a designated terrorist organization. We know who's on it, what they're doing, what they're carrying. All these white bales are not Christmas gifts from Santa. This is drugs, running on four-motor fast boats or submarines that we've also struck. No one's fishing on a submarine.” Secretary Hegseth justified the lethal attacks on Venezuelan drug boats in international waters to protect the American people from deadly drugs like fentanyl and cocaine. HEGSETH: “How do you treat al-Qaeda and ISIS? Do you arrest them and pat them on the head and say, ‘Don't do that again'? Or do you end the problem directly by taking a lethal, kinetic approach? And that's the way President Trump has authorized the War Department to look at these [drug] cartels. “The American people are safer because narco-terrorists know you can't bring drugs through the water to the American people. We will eliminate that threat, and we're proud to do it.” President Trump added that these dangerous drugs, much of it from Venezuela, killed 200,000 Americans just last year. TRUMP: “These people have killed over 200,000 people, actually killed over 200,000 people last year. And those numbers are down, there way down. And they're down because we're doing these strikes. “We're going to start doing those strikes on land too. You know the land is much easier. We know the routes they take. We know everything about them. We know where they live. We know where the bad ones live, and we're going to start that very soon too.” Court rules NY's efforts to censor pro-life centers unconstitutional An appeals court panel has ruled that efforts to stop pro-life pregnancy centers in New York from informing patients about abortion pill reversal are unconstitutional, reports The Christian Post.   In an opinion published Monday, a three-judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit unanimously upheld a lower court ruling siding with two pro-life pregnancy centers, Gianna's House and Options Care Center. New York Attorney General Letitia James alleged that the pro-life groups at the center of her office's enforcement action engaged in “false and misleading” speech by promoting abortion pill reversal as effective. Truth be told, abortion pill reversal is indeed effective through a progesterone protocol. Learn more at the website www.AbortionPillReversal.com. NY pastor announces "gender transition" from pulpit A 51-year-old Methodist pastor in New York revealed during his November 23rd sermon that he wanted to start pretending to live like a woman, reports FoxNews. Rev. Phillip Phaneuf, of North Chili United Methodist Church in Rochester, delivered this disturbing announcement as he wore a pro-homosexual, pro-transgender rainbow pride stole in the pulpit. Listen. PHANEUF: “I get to announce with joy that I'm transitioning. I'm affirming and saying to all of you that I am transgender and so and so, the best way to put this is that I'm not becoming a woman. I'm giving up pretending to be a man. So, what will change? My voice. It might go a tad higher. Pronouns?  She/her,  but I'm not going to be ‘pronoun police,' okay? Because I don't think that anybody will misgender out of malice.” The pastor admitted that he has been taking hormone replacement therapy for the past three months. He also addressed what his parents thought. PHANEUF: “Are my parents okay with this? Absolutely not. They texted me this morning and they asked for me to tell you all that they do not support me and that they have chosen their convictions and their beliefs over supporting their child.” Phaneuf, who donned a transgender stole during a subsequent service, claimed that God had endorsed his transition, reports LifeSiteNews.com. He asked, “If you felt God's Holy Spirit surrounding you in ways that you haven't felt in years, would you have a sense that that might be something that God was okay with? Yeah.” However, Genesis 1:27 affirms that God created each of us to be either male or female. “So, God created mankind in His own image, in the image of God He created them; male and female He created them.” 91% of college students say words are “violence” after Charlie Kirk murder And finally, in the aftermath of the horrific assassination of free speech activist Charlie Kirk, 91% of American undergraduates believe “words can be violence”, reports FaithWire.com. The new data was compiled by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, which asked more than 2,000 college students about their perceptions of free speech in the United States. Remarkably, 204 of the students surveyed were from Utah Valley University in Orem, where Charlie Kirk was fatally gunned down while peacefully and cordially taking questions from attendees. The foundation called the survey results “especially startling coming in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination — an extreme and tragic example of the sharp difference between words and violence.” Sean Stevens, chief research advisor for the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, said, “When people start thinking that words can be violence, violence becomes an acceptable response to words. Even after the murder of Charlie Kirk at a speaking event, college students think that someone's words can be a threat. This is antithetical to a free and open society, where words are the best alternative to political violence.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, December 5th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.   I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.