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Welcome back for the final episode of our summer series, Deeper Fellowship With Christ! In this episode, Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss key takeaways from 1 John and how we can apply what we've learned in our daily lives. To find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org.   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

Welcome back! This is the last teaching episode in our verse-by-verse series in 1 John this summer, as Dr. Ben Lovvorn covers 1 John 5:1-21. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org.   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

Welcome back for the last week of our verse-by-verse series in 1 John! This episode is the first part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn's final lesson, which covers 1 John 5. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org.   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

It's Monday, July 27th, 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 Pakistani Supreme Court releases Muslim murderers of Christian couple The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered the release of the final three men on death row in the 2014 murder case of a Christian couple, Shahzad Masih and his pregnant wife, Shama, reports International Christian Concern. With this decision, along with the dismissal of a state appeal against the acquittal of 102 other suspects, no one remains convicted or in prison for the attack.  Here's the back story.  On November 4, 2014, in a village in the Punjab Province, a violent mob attacked Shahzad and Shama after they were accused of desecrating pages of the Quran, Islam's misguided book. The mob severely beat the couple before throwing them into a hot brick kiln, where they both died.  While five men were sentenced to death and nine others received short prison sentences, they all were released back into society. Let's pray the prayer of Amos 5:24. Lord, “let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.” Wildfires in France and Spain have displaced 250,000 people France sent a hulking military cargo plane to dump tons of flame retardants as it battled raging wildfires on Saturday and slashed the final stage of the bicycle race, Tour de France, to redeploy security personnel to the blazes that forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes, reports the Associated Press. The giant A400M transporter swooped in low, its long plume of ochre-colored retardant trailing over drought-hit woodlands on the ground that fought flames that authorities feared could spread toward the wine region city of Bordeaux in southwest France, 310 miles away from Paris. Wildfires in southern Europe last week have now displaced more than 250,000 people. Former Maine lawmaker replaces Graham Platner on Democratic ticket On Saturday, former state lawmaker and logger Troy Jackson secured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine and will face longtime GOP Senator Susan Collins in November in a race that could decide which party controls the Senate, reports The Associated Press. Jackson replaces Graham Platner, who won the Democratic primary in June, but withdrew from the race earlier this month following an allegation of sexual assault that Platner has denied.  Maine Democrats met Saturday to choose a new Senate nominee to face Collins. Trump's CDC nominee commits to abortion data reporting Former Deputy Surgeon General Dr. Erica Schwartz, President Donald Trump's nominee to head the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, testified last week that it is “absolutely critical” for the CDC to gather reliable abortion data upon which policymakers and health analysts can make decisions, reports LifeSiteNews.com. Nominated in April, Schwartz is currently appearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee for her confirmation hearings. Republican Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri raised the matter of abortion data collection and analysis which the CDC had paused in November without explanation. HAWLEY: “The CDC collects data on abortions that are committed in the United States of America through a system called the ‘Abortion Reporting System.' This system is voluntary, and so a number of states, not coincidentally large blue states, do not turn over any data so that it's difficult to get a picture of just how many abortions, and under what circumstances, are committed in this country. We do know the numbers are going up, way up. Since the Dobbs decision -- well over a million abortions last year.  “Would you commit to collect the data on the number and circumstances of abortions, as is provided for in this system, and to work with those states that are currently holding out and not giving it to actually get the data so that we can know we can get a picture of what really is going on here? Will you do that? SCHWARTZ: “Senator, you have my commitment. Abortion surveillance is absolutely a critical component of what the CDC is currently doing. I will look into that.” HAWLEY: “Thank you.” SCHWARTZ: “But I also want to make sure that certain states are not conflating emergency services and hiding abortions in that emergency services case definition. We need to make sure we're pulling out true abortions and making sure that we're really having clear case definitions regarding abortions, so the data is actually accurate.” HAWLEY: “Fantastic!” Christian WNBA star attacked for opposing men in women's sports Sophie Cunningham, an eight-season WNBA veteran, got re-baptized earlier this year to reaffirm her Christian faith as an adult, reports The Christian Post. Appearing on “The Travis Hearn” podcast, she was asked about her faith. HEARN: “What's it like being a believer in Jesus Christ, a follower of Jesus, a woman of God, in the WNBA?” CUNNINGHAM: “For me, to be a believer in the W[NBA] … I think there's a lot more believers than you would actually, because a lot of people don't speak out about it. I am loud, I am confident, and I think being actually a woman of God, it's allowed me to walk into rooms with my shoulders back. I have a different type of swag and confidence about me because I know God has me.” Cunningham made headlines in 2022 when she approvingly retweeted an X post by CBS host Josh Prate opposing trans-identified male swimmer Will Thomas, who pretends to be a woman named “Lia,” being allowed on the women's team. As a result, the Left spewed hateful remarks about her on social media.  Indeed, 2 Timothy 3:12 says, “All those who want to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” During an interview with ESPN last week, Cunningham asserted that she does not hate transgender-identifying people, but believes in standing up for young girls in their private spaces. CUNNINGHAM: “I think it's really important to protect children, and that's little girls who are also involved in that category. And so, I do have beliefs. I have morals, and I'll always stand on those and be true to who I am. And when it comes just to protecting young girls in sport and women in sport, I feel very strongly about that.” On July 23rd, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt expressed the Trump administration's solidarity with Sophie Cunningham. LEAVITT: “This is something the President feels strongly about as well, and the American people do too. Men should not be playing in women's sports. It's completely ludicrous that anyone could support that.  “It's even more ludicrous that you do have Sophia Cunningham, a female athlete herself, very accomplished in her own right, coming forth and speaking that truth that men shouldn't play in women's sports. We want to protect women and girls. “The backlash she is receiving from Democrats is astonishing. They are clearly very out of touch with the American public on this issue, which is an 80/20 issue. It's common sense. It's rooted in basic biological fact that men should not be competing against women on playing fields across the country.” And ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith affirmed Cunningham's insistence that men, pretending to be women, should not compete against biological women. SMITH: “I can't applaud her enough. This notion that you're hating on the ‘trans community' because you are not a proponent of them participating in female sports is utterly ridiculous. Sophie Cunningham said every word right on the money. There's no hate involved. There's only love we're talking about.  “But what happened to loving girls who are born biologically as girls. What about their rights? What about fairness associated to them?  Smith cited the story of Will Thomas, the male swimmer at the University of Pennsylvania, who is now pretending to be female as a good case in point revealing how demonstrably unfair it was to let him compete against biological women like Riley Gaines. SMITH: “'Lia Thomas.' I'm gonna keep bringing that name up: 400+ in the world competing as a male, transitions to female and he was number one. If we're gonna act like transitioning from male to female doesn't involve an advantage for that trans athlete, I have nothing to say to you. You're not exercising common sense.” Pastor Robert Jeffress' ministry surpasses 1 million YouTube subscribers Pastor Robert Jeffress' Pathway to Victory YouTube channel has surpassed 1 million subscribers, reports the Christian Post. Jeffress, who leads the 16,000-strong congregation at First Baptist Dallas, said the YouTube channel's launch was "an amazing opportunity to share the Gospel through our Bible-teaching ministry. We're grateful for the response.”  Amazingly, the church only launched the channel in 2024. Pathway to Victory was launched in 1996 and serves as the broadcast ministry for First Baptist Dallas and airs on 900 radio stations across the United States. Pastor Jeffress said, "Our mission has always been to pierce the darkness with the light of God's Word, and this [1 million subscriber milestone] is a testament to the power of the Gospel to transform lives." Worldview listener in North Carolina: Your news gives me hope! Karen Heyda in Hillsborough, North Carolina wrote me and said, “Mr. McManus, I was just listening to an episode of your tremendously uplifting, edifying and encouraging newscast. I am deeply grateful to you for giving us the world news from a Biblical perspective.  “That Biblical perspective gives me hope. Why? Because world news is typically BAD NEWS. It's often frightening and depressing. Yet when world news is presented from a Christian perspective, there is hope because Christ, our Redeemer, reigns and we are able to pray to Him and trust in Him Who makes all things new. “Reminding us of this truth encourages us to listen to your news program and to get on our knees and unite ourselves in prayer with and for those we've just heard about who need our prayers. Thank you for waking me up to a deeper and better way of responding to the world news today and every day.” 17 Worldview listeners gave $6,320.25 And finally, by Saturday night at 7:00pm Central, 17 Worldview listeners stepped up to the plate and invested their treasure to fund the six-member team behind The Worldview for another year. Our thanks to the McVeda Family kiddos in Great Falls, Montana who raised another $42.25 on Friday selling chocolate chip cookies and glasses of tea.  This is their third donation. One lady bought 10 cookies for $20, a glass of tea for $5, and then donated an extra $10.  Their initial two gifts, which totaled $347, have inspired a growing number of Worldview listeners to donate $347 or make a monthly pledge of $28.92 for a year totaling $347. And that was exactly what 10-year-old Anna McVeda had prayed – that God would somehow use their fundraiser to excite others to contribute. I am so touched by the McVeda kiddos. By the way, Fred and Cathy in Cascade, Montana, the grandparents of the McVeda Family kids, were so inspired by what their grandkids are doing that they contributed $347 themselves last Thursday.  McManus is crying again! We appreciate the donations of Edward in Oro-Medonte, Ontario, Canada who gave $50, Logan and Quinn in Manzini, Eswatini, Africa $120, and Eli who is also from Eswatini, Africa and pledged $10/month for 12 months for a gift of $120. We're grateful to God for Marty in Roseburg, Oregon and an anonymous donor in Phoenix, Arizona – both of whom gave $200, Jason in Seffner, Florida who plans to continue his $25/month pledge for a gift of $300, and Bradley in Damascus, Oregon who gave $300. We were touched by the generosity of the McVeda Family-inspired donations of Frederick in Kennesaw, Georgia who pledged $28.92/month for 12 months for a gift of $347 as well as Rick in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Charlene in Wallkill, New York, and Keith in Watrous, Saskatchewan, Canada – each of whom gave $347. And we were touched by the sacrifice of Sam in Fellsmere, Florida, Brian in Dassel, Minnesota, and William in Lee's Summit, Missouri – each of whom gave $500. Plus, as I mentioned on Friday, an anonymous donor in Naples, Florida has just matched those first three gifts of $500 with another $1,500.   So, if you are one of the next 9 Worldview listeners to give a one-time gift of $500, the man in Naples, Florida will match your gifts as well. And we are appreciative of Andrew in Calgary, Alberta, Canada who pledged $50/month for 12 months for a gift of $600. Those 17 gifts add up to $6,320.25. Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (drum roll sound effect) $62,383 (sound effect of people cheering) We need to raise $61,117 by midnight on Friday, July 31! That means in order to hit our final goal of $123,500 by this Friday, July 31st, God needs to prompt folks to give an astounding $61,117 in order for the 6-member Worldview newscast team to be fully funded for another year. At this newscast, we champion the truth and use the Bible as our plumbline. So, if you have been waiting until the last minute, this … is … it!  We could really use your help.  The finish line is this Friday! Would you consider being one of 25 people to pledge $100/month for 12 months for a gift of $1,200, one of 26 people to pledge $50/month for 12 months for a gift of $600, or one of 52 people to pledge $25/month for 12 months for a gift of $300? Just go to TheWorldview.com, click on Give, select the dollar amount, and make sure to click on the “recurring” button if that's your wish.   And remember, if you want to continue your monthly pledge to The Worldview that you started in a previous year, please let me know so we can count your generous ongoing gift toward our total. What does God want you to give? Go to TheWorldview.com and click on Give. Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, July 27th, in the year of our Lord 2026. 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Welcome back to the Mission 1:8 podcast! We have been doing a verse-by-verse series in 1 John this summer. This episode is the second part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn's lesson on 1 John 4:7-21. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org.   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

Welcome back! We're continuing our verse-by-verse series in 1 John. This episode is the first part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn's lesson on 1 John 4:7-21. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org.   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

Welcome back to our verse-by-verse series through 1 John! This episode is the second part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn's lesson on 1 John 4:1-6. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org.   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

Welcome back to Deeper Fellowship with Christ, our summer series in 1 John! This episode is the first part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn's lesson on 1 John 4:1-6. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org.   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

Welcome back to our verse-by-verse series in 1 John! This episode is the second part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn's lesson on 1 John 3:11-24. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org.   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

Welcome back! We're continuing our verse-by-verse series in 1 John this summer. This episode is the first part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn's lesson on 1 John 3:11-24. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org.   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

Welcome back! Today, Ben, Nate, and Andrew are on the podcast to check in with you at the halfway point in our Deeper Fellowship series. Our goal is to be transformed by reading 1 John and have a deeper personal relationship with Christ through this study. The discussion is especially focused on Ben's most recent lesson, 1 John 2:28-3:10. To find more resources like this, visit firstdallasplus.org.   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

Welcome back to the Mission 1:8 podcast! We are continuing our verse-by-verse series in 1 John with the second part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn's lesson on 1 John 2:28-3:10. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org.   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

Welcome back to our verse-by-verse series in 1 John this summer! This episode is the first part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn's lesson on 1 John 2:28-3:10. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org.   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

Welcome back to our verse-by-verse series in 1 John! This episode is the second part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn's lesson on 1 John 2:18-27. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org.   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

Welcome back to our verse-by-verse series in 1 John! This episode is the first part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn's lesson on 1 John 2:18-27. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org.   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

Welcome back to our verse-by-verse series in 1 John this summer, Deeper Fellowship with Christ. This episode is the second part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn's lesson on 1 John 2:3-17. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org.   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

Welcome back to our summer series in 1 John! This episode is the first part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn's lesson on 1 John 2:3-17. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org.   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

Top headlines for Monday, June 15, 2026Pope Leo XIV calls on the world to recognize the dignity of migrants during a visit to Spain, an Alabama pastor faces a theft indictment as his church rallies to his defense, and Christian educators and Bible readers wrestle with AI's growing role in classrooms, sermons, and Scripture engagement. We also look at surprise claims of a possible Trump-Iran ceasefire deal, a church's response to Pride Month protesters in Iowa, and First Baptist Dallas breaking ground on a new sanctuary after its devastating fire.00:11 Pope Leo XIV tells migrants 'I want to bow before your dignity'00:56 Disgruntled ex-members blamed for pastor's indictment for theft01:44 Christian professors detail benefits, risks and limitations of AI02:33 Israel surprised by Trump's saying that Iran deal is reached03:22 Americans are skeptical that AI can help with understanding Bible04:11 Church shows love to activists protesting during pride month04:57 First Baptist Dallas breaks ground on new sanctuarySubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsPope Leo XIV tells migrants 'I want to bow before your dignity' | WorldDisgruntled ex-members blamed for pastor's indictment for theft | U.S.Christian professors detail benefits, risks and limitations of AI | Church & MinistriesIsrael surprised by Trump's saying that Iran deal is reached | WorldAmericans are skeptical that AI can help with understanding Bible | U.S.Church shows love to activists protesting during pride month | Church & MinistriesFirst Baptist Dallas breaks ground on new sanctuary | Church & Ministries

Welcome back to the Mission 1:8 podcast! We are doing a verse-by-verse series in 1 John this summer, Deeper Fellowship with Christ. This episode is the second part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn's lesson on 1 John 1:1-2:2. To watch these lessons as videos, to download notes for this study, and to find more content like this, visit our new platform firstdallasplus.org.   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like the Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

Welcome back to the Mission 1:8 podcast! We are doing a verse-by-verse series in 1 John this summer. This episode is the first part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn's lesson on 1 John 1:1-2:2. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org.   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

This summer, we will be releasing a verse-by-verse study of 1 John taught by Dr. Ben Lovvorn. In today's episode, Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss what this series is all about, why 1 John is such an important book for our church right now, and how you can stay connected throughout the series. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org.   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like this Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

This episode is a sermon from Dr. Ben Lovvorn on 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1, preached at First Baptist Dallas on May 17, 2026. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to imitate Christ in everything we do. A Christlike life glorifies God, prioritizes others, and advances the gospel. When our lives look like His, others can follow our example. In this episode, you will be challenged to ask yourself—is your life worth emulating?    Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas.    For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org      To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive

This episode is a recent sermon by Dr. Ben Lovvorn on Matthew 16:13-20, preached at First Baptist Dallas on May 3, 2026. This passage is foundational for our understanding of who Christ is and how we are called to participate in the work of building His church. The church is not just a building; it is a body of believers who believe and confess the truth that Jesus is the Messiah. Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas.  For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org    To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive

This weekend, millions of Christians worldwide will gather to celebrate Easter. Beyond the secular traditions of bunnies and decorative baskets, the holiday centers on faith, a beautiful reminder that Jesus Christ's resurrection is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies about a Messiah. On this episode of the Lighthouse Faith podcast, Dr. Robert Jeffress, senior pastor of First Baptist Dallas, explains how Easter, above all holidays, is truly about the greatest existential reality that mankind faces: What happens when I die? The resurrection of Jesus is the assurance that there is a spiritual reality beyond this earthly life...that sins are atoned for, and that death has been defeated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Top headlines for Wednesday, April 1, 2026Nationwide “No Kings” protests draw millions and lead to clashes and arrests, the Chicago Bulls waive Christian guard Jaden Ivey after comments criticizing Pride Month, and the Supreme Court strikes down Colorado's ban on LGBT conversion therapy in a major First Amendment ruling. 00:11 4 cities where 'No Kings' protesters were arrested01:00 The Chicago Bulls wave guard who criticized LGBT pride month01:48 US launches $25M effort to free abducted Ukrainian children02:40 First Baptist Dallas announces groundbreaking for new sanctuary03:34 Supreme Court rules against Colorado's conversion therapy ban04:29 Gateway Church founder Robert Morris released from jail05:19 Tennessee basketball players credit Gospel for Elite Eight runSubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the News4 cities where 'No Kings' protesters were arrested | PoliticsThe Chicago Bulls wave guard who criticized LGBT pride month | SportsUS launches $25M effort to free abducted Ukrainian children | WorldFirst Baptist Dallas announces groundbreaking for new sanctuary | Church & MinistriesSupreme Court rules against Colorado's conversion therapy ban | PoliticsGateway Church founder Robert Morris released from jail | U.S.Tennessee basketball players credit Gospel for Elite Eight run | Sports

In this final episode in our Behold & Be Changed series, Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss John 21 together. In this story, we see the character of Jesus, our Restorer, who is full of mercy. He offers us a way forward even after we've failed. What great news!    You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining.    We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

It's the final week of our spiritual disciplines emphasis, Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed! In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn teaches through John 21, a powerful moment of restoration as Jesus meets Peter after his failure. This passage teaches us that Jesus is merciful, offering restoration even when we fail.   You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining.   We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

This is the fifth and final week of Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed! Together, we've beheld Jesus as Savior, Light, Life, Lord, and now, Restorer. In this episode, we'll be reading John 21, where we are reminded that He meets us each day in our weakness and restores us by His mercy and grace.   You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining.   We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.   This episode was hosted by Abigail Miller, our Director of Communications. The Scripture passage and the week's introduction were read by Andrew Bobo, our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

In this episode, Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss this week's passage in Behold & Be Changed, John 20. They talk together about the eternal significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and how our lives should be different because of the finished work of Christ.    You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining.    We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology. 

It's the fourth week of our spiritual disciplines emphasis, Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed! In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn teaches through John 20. We're reminded that, by faith, we can behold the risen Christ and be blessed.    You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining.   We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

In Week 4 of Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed, we'll be reading John 20 together. We're forming life-giving spiritual habits together by reading and responding to God's Word each day. Every step you take to behold Him is shaping you, strengthening you, and drawing you deeper into His love. As you read John 20, reflect on what it means for you to recognize Jesus Christ as God and as Lord.  You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining. We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive. This episode was hosted by Abigail Miller, our Director of Communications. The Scripture passage and the week's introduction were read by Andrew Bobo, our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

As we near the end of week 3 of Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed, Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss how Jesus is the giver of Life, meeting us in our sorrows and hardships with the promise of eternal life in Him. The group works through the reflection questions and challenges from week 3 of the Behold & Be Changed book.  You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining.  We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.  Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

It's the third week of our spiritual disciplines emphasis, Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed! In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn teaches on John 11, reminding us that Jesus' power brings hope even in the midst of grief and waiting. He is the giver of Life.  You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining. We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive. Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

This is the third week of Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed. We will focus together on John 11, where we see that God works through our circumstances to give us a greater vision of who He is. He also displays His glory through our lives in a way that draws others to Him. As we behold Jesus, we come to know Him as the Giver of life and are used by God to help others see Him as well. You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining. We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive. This episode was hosted by Abigail Miller, our Director of Communications. The Scripture passage and the week's introduction were read by Andrew Bobo, our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

As we near the end of week 2 of Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed, Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss John 9 together. They talk about what it means for Jesus to be the Light of the World, as well as the lessons we can learn from the Pharisees' pride. This episode will help equip you to answer the reflection questions and challenge from Week 2 of the Behold & Be Changed book.    You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining.    We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology. 

It's the second week of our spiritual disciplines emphasis, Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed! In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn teaches on John 9, reflecting on the way this story reveals Jesus as the Light of the World.  You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining. We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive. Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

Welcome to Week 2 of Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed. In this episode, we're reminded that we rely on light to see. Without light, we are blind—but when light appears, it draws our eyes and makes everything else visible. Together, we'll read John 9 and behold Jesus as the true Light, the One who opens blind eyes and enables us to see clearly. You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining. We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive. This episode was hosted by Abigail Miller, our Director of Communications. The Scripture passage and the week's introduction were read by Andrew Bobo, our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

We're about to wrap up week 1 of our 2026 spiritual disciplines emphasis, Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed! In this episode, Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss what we can take away from John 4 and how it teaches us to behold Jesus as Savior. The group works through the reflection questions and challenges from Week 1 of the Behold & Be Changed book.    You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining.    We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.    Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology. 

It's the first week of our spiritual disciplines emphasis, Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed! In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn goes verse-by-verse through John 4, where we learn how a whole town came to recognize Jesus as the Savior of the world. You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining. We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive. Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed begins today! To get you started, we invite you to join us as we behold Jesus as Savior. This week, we'll read John 4, witnessing Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well, a powerful reminder that Christ meets us personally, knows us fully, and offers us living water that truly satisfies. In today's episode, you'll hear an audio version of the Week 1 introduction along with the Scripture reading from John 4, helping you begin this week with your eyes fixed on Jesus. You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining. We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive. This episode was hosted by Abigail Miller, our Director of Communications. The Scripture passage and the week's introduction were read by Andrew Bobo, our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed starts next week! To help prepare you, we wanted to provide an introduction to the passages and content we will be studying for the next five weeks. Today's episode is an audio version of content from the Behold & Be Changed book, which you can download from our website: firstdallas.org/springtraining   We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   This episode was hosted by Abigail Miller, our Director of Communications. The Scripture passage and the week's introduction were read by Andrew Bobo, our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

Spring Training 2026, our annual spiritual disciplines emphasis at First Baptist Dallas, is officially kicking off on Monday, February 23! This year's theme is "Behold & Be Changed." In this episode, Ben, Nate, and Andrew give a preview of the theme and a discussion of John 1 to help you prepare for our upcoming 5-week study.    You can download a digital copy of Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining. We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

TED Talks are 18-minute videos of influential speakers. So, here's a question: What would Jesus say if he gave a Ted Talk? Turns out, He already did some two-thousand years ago, and it's probably one of the most, if not the most, influential and profound speeches of all time. It's called the Sermon on the Mount, found in the book of Matthew. Many people may not know its name, but they know many of the golden nuggets of Jesus's core teachings that come from it, like The Lord's Prayer, "Our Father who art in heaven..." and the Beatitudes like "Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted." Lauren revisits a conversation with Dr. Robert Jeffress, Senior Pastor at First Baptist Dallas, on the philosophies and Divine guidance of the Sermon on the Mount in his book, "Eighteen Minutes with Jesus: Straight Talk from the Savior about the Things that Matter Most."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn leads a discussion of his January 4, 2026 sermon, “Eternal Life Today,” from John 3. Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss the gospel truth in this passage, how our eternal life begins now, and what difference that makes in our daily lives. As we behold Christ, we are transformed more and more into His image. This is the foundation for our upcoming Spring Training, Behold and Be Changed, which begins on February 22. We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like this podcast. You can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.  Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

This episode is a recent sermon by Dr. Ben Lovvorn on John 3:1-21, preached at First Baptist Dallas on the first Sunday of 2026. You will learn how Nicodemus discovers that salvation cannot be achieved through morality, religion, or good works. Jesus makes it clear: God must make you new. Salvation does not come through good works or self-improvement. It requires transformation.   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas.    For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org    To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive

In the final episode of our Light of the World series, Dr. Ben Lovvorn leads us in a discussion on Philippians 4:18–20. Ben, Nate, and Andrew are joined by special guest Dr. Cliff Duren, our Executive Pastor of Music & Worship. We'll talk about how our giving can and should be a joyful act of worship! Cliff also shares how our worship ministry encourages everyone to use their musical gifts for God's glory, as they meditate on the Scriptural truth of the songs we sing together.     We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like this podcast. You can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

We're continuing in our Light of the World series. In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn leads us in a study of Philippians 4:18–20 and shares how giving is a joyful sacrifice. Paul knows the Philippians well enough to know the motivation behind their gift. Their hearts are Christ-focused. They want to please God. They have joy in giving sacrificially from what they have, in order to give to the Lord. They view their own gift as an act of worship to the Lord.   We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like this podcast. You can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

It's Friday, December 12th, 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 Canadian pastor released from prison with gag order Canadian Pastor Derek Reimer has been released from prison in Calgary, Alberta on strict conditions as he is still serving his one-year house arrest and two-year probation for objecting to a Drag Queen Story Hour for little kids in a 90-second, peaceful conversation with Saddletowne Library Manager Shannon Slater. Reimer is not allowed to use any form of social media. Plus, leftist government officials have actually restricted him from attending the Street Church in Calgary and The Remnant Church in Red Deer because his parole officer is scared he will “rally up the mob.” Pastor Artur Pawlawski of Street Church told The Worldview, “Pastor Reimer has been totally muzzled by the Canadian courts. He has been prohibited from talking with anyone including his family, his friends, churchgoers, or reporters. It's a total, Soviet-style gag order. If he talked to anyone about what is happening he will go straight back to prison.” Pawlawski knows first-hand about these kind of oppressive government tactics. He said, “I grew up behind the Iron Curtain. Communists muzzled the public.  If you dared to expose them by telling the truth, they would do a show trial, imprison you, and torture you. “ Not surprisingly, the Canadian judge insisted that any Biblical objection to the sinful lifestyle of transgenders and homosexuals on the part of Pastor Reimer would qualify as “hate speech.” Calgary Pastor Shawn Hamm said, “The courts in Alberta are corrupt and they have been turned into a political circus! The judicial system can use ‘hurt feelings' in the province of Alberta to try to silence Christians on our biblical beliefs. They are doing their best to silence Pastor Derek, but they cannot silence all of us!” Hamm added, “The Drag Queen Story Hour that is happening all across Canada must be exposed for what it is -- pervert grooming sessions that are happening in public spaces!” Learn more and help with Pastor Reimer's legal defense at www.SavePastorDerek.com. Jeffress: “None of the government's business” what pastors preach On Wednesday, Pastor Robert Jeffress of First Baptist Dallas had a message for  a White House religious liberty panel. JEFFRESS: “What I preach from the pulpit of the First Baptist Church of Dallas, or any pastor preaches from his church is none of the government's business.” (clapping) In testimony before the U.S. Department of Justice's Religious Liberty Commission, Jeffress shared their experience with the Internal Revenue Service during a controversial church tax inquiry in 2021 under former President Joe Biden. Jeffress' statement to the Commission included comments he initially shared with his congregation on Sunday, in which he recounted how the atheist legal organization Freedom From Religion Foundation filed a complaint with the IRS after former Vice President Mike Pence and then-HUD Secretary Dr. Ben Carson shared their faith testimonies of “how they came to know Jesus as Savior” at Jeffress' church in June 2020.  Jeffress said, “It's interesting that we did not hear anything from the IRS for 11 months. Then, four months after Joe Biden became president, on May 6, 2021, the IRS informed our church that they were initiating an inquiry into the tax-exempt status of our church because of our patriotic service.” He added that he does not endorse candidates from the pulpit, but “we encourage Christians to vote their biblical conviction.” Ironically, on November 1, 2020, the same day he addressed his church about the presidential race, President Biden was speaking at the Sharon Baptist Church in Philadelphia, where the former president and the church's pastor “openly encouraged members to vote for Biden while both men were standing in front of a campaign banner in the church.” Jeffress noted, “When we pointed out the contrast to the IRS between our non-endorsement policy and this church's flagrant disregard for the Johnson Amendment, the IRS officials conducting the examination had no response.” While the inquiry lasted more than a year, the IRS eventually acknowledged in July 2022 that First Baptist Dallas “did not engage in any improper political intervention or violate the U.S. tax code.”  Despite the favorable outcome, Jeffress said he wanted to testify before the Commission because while First Baptist Dallas could afford the legal fees, most churches could not — nor, he said, should they have to do so. Elon Musk affirms belief in Creator On The Katie Miller Podcast, billionaire Elon Musk revealed that he looks up to the Creator at the 12:37-mark of a nearly hour-long conversation, reports The Christian Post. MILLER: “Who do you look up to the most?” MUSK: “The Creator.” MILLER: “What's your current position on God?” MUSK: “God is the Creator.” MILLER: “You don't believe in God, though, do you?” MUSK: “Well, I believe those this universe came for something. People have different labels.” The comments from the Tesla and SpaceX founder are the latest in his publicly evolving views on God and faith. In response to a tweet from a user on X urging him to confess a Creator in May 2022, Musk wrote: "Thank you for the blessing, but I'm OK with going to hell, if that is indeed my destination, since the vast majority of all humans ever born will be there." Describing the reality of hell, Jesus said to those on His left, 'Depart from Me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.'"  (Matthew 25:41) Subsequently, in 2025, Musk urged his millions of X followers to go to church following the assassination of Charlie Kirk on September 10th.  He also attended Kirk's memorial in Glendale, Arizona on September 21st. 17 pro-lifers arrested for blocking Memphis Planned Parenthood abortion mill And finally, ten men and seven women spent a night in a Memphis jail on December 5th, after staging a peaceful protest in front of the Memphis, Tennessee Planned Parenthood abortion mill, reports LifeSiteNews.com. The protest was organized by “Rescue Resurrection,” a pro-life group planning “rescue” actions across the country. Those arrested included well-known figures in the pro-life movement: Randall Terry, founder of Operation Rescue; Joan Andrews Bell, a longtime pro-life advocate; Terrisa Bukovinac, director of Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising; Nathan Berning, director of Let Them Live; and Dr. Monica Miller of Citizens for Life, among others. Exhausted from spending a sleepless night in an over-crowded holding cell with no beds, Randall Terry said that “this is a very small price to pay to stand up for the babies.” Video footage of the arrests captured by journalist Ford Fischer shows Terry, Bell, and other pro-life protesters being dragged away by police, because they went limp, before being transported to jail.  And there is video of Joan Andrews Bell, a sernior citizen, being carried away by three Memphis Police Officers. Bell was pardoned by President Trump after being sentenced to two years in prison for a prior abortion clinic blockade for which she was prosecuted under President Biden. No doubt they were inspired by Proverbs 24:11 which says, “Rescue those being led away to death;  hold back those staggering toward slaughter.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, December 12th, 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.

We're continuing through our Light of the World Series on Philippians 4. This episode is a follow-up discussion on verses 16-17 led by Dr. Ben Lovvorn. We'll take a deeper look together at how generosity bears spiritual fruit. Ben, Nate, and Andrew are joined by special guest Shelly Taylor, our Minister to Preschool & Children. The group discusses what this passage means for us at First Baptist Dallas. Shelly shares a great story about how the Lord is working in our children's ministry, and she helps parents think about ways to encourage generosity in young children.   We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like this podcast. You can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

President Trump has put Nigeria on notice, saying they must protect their population of Christians from the slaughter by jihadists. The White House and other watchdog organizations say tens of thousands of Christians have been killed over the last several years. Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz joins the FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition to discuss what action must be taken to protect Christians in Nigeria and whether military action would be necessary. Then, Pastor Robert Jeffress of First Baptist Dallas discusses why there needs to be greater attention to the threats Christians face worldwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices