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Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 Today, a federal grand jury in D.C. unanimously rejected the attempt to indict six lawmakers who told military and intelligence community members on social media not to obey unlawful orders; Jeffrey Epstein was the subject of a DEA probe; Rep. Tony Gonzales is facing mounting pressure from his own party over affair allegations, Plans for proposed ICE facility in Merrimack, N.H have failed; the Justice Department has withheld and removed even more Epstein Files related to Trump; and Dana delivers your Good News. Allison is on vacation. Thank You, Mint Mobile Make the switch! MINTMOBILE.com/DAILYBEANS Thank You, Shopify Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/dailybeans   Dana is on Patreon! At Dana's Dugoutpatreon.com/cw/dgcomedy The LatestTrump Election Threat Triggers EMERGENCY DRILLS to STOP HIM | Allison Gill w/ Simon Rosenberg | The Breakdown Beans Talk | Just Say "No" To The State Of The Union StoriesU.S. Attorney's Office drops effort to indict 6 Democratic lawmakers who posted video on illegal orders, sources say | CBS News Jeffrey Epstein was the subject of a DEA probe that spanned at least 5 years, heavily redacted document reveals | CBS News GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales faces pressure from party over affair allegations | NPR Plans for proposed ICE facility in Merrimack, N.H., won't move forward, governor says | The Boston Globe Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump | NPR Good Trouble Jes Craven Chop Wood, Carry Water  has a script for you to use when you Call Your House Rep:  “Hi, I'm a constituent calling from [zip]. My name is _______. I know Reps. Khanna and Massie are going to force a House floor vote next week on their Iran war powers resolution. I expect the Congressmember to support it. Do NOT allow Trump to take us to war with Iran”.Find Your Representative | house.gov   →Public Comment Period Open: White House Ballroom Proposal →How to Film ICE | WIRED →Standwithminnesota.com →Tell Congress Ice out Now | Indivisible →Defund ICE (UPDATED 1/21) - HOUSE VOTE THURSDAY →Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU →All 23 warehouses ICE wants to turn into detention camps →ICE List  →iceout.org →Demand the Resignation of Stephen Miller | 5 Calls →2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! | Erin in the Morning Good News Beans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.com Knit For Food Knit for Food Knit-a-Thon (@knitforfoodknitathon) • Instagram photos and videos SPLASH Youth of Northern Colorado →Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTube Our Donation Links Pathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison's Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736 Allison is donating $20K to It Gets Better and inviting you to help match her donations. Your support makes this work possible, Daily Beans fam. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans Fundraiser Join Dana and The Daily Beans with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71 More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

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As we near the end of the series exploring the early church in the book of Acts, Pastor Jack Graham brings a powerful message, “Beyond All Limits.” Our God wants us to take the Good News of the Gospel “beyond all limits,” Pastor Graham teaches, so that every person on the face of the earth can know our Savior, Jesus Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/395/29?v=20251111

Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 Today, the Mexican military had killed a cartel boss in a US backed raid; an ICE whistleblower has come forward to testify before Congress; longevity influencer Peter Attia leaves CBS News amid Epstein Files fallout; a new lawsuit alleges DHS illegally tracked and intimidated observers; SJ the Yosemite park ranger who was fired after hanging the transgender flag in the park, is suing the Department of Interior; and Dana delivers your Good News and Allison is on vacation. Thank You, DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/DAILYBEANS and use promo code DAILYBEANS at checkout.  Thank You, Fast Growing Trees Get 20% off your first purchase  FastGrowingTrees.com/dailybeans Dana is on Patreon! At Dana's Dugoutpatreon.com/cw/dgcomedy The LatestAllison Live with JoJoFromJerz | YouTube StoriesMexican military kills cartel boss 'El Mencho' in US-backed raid | Reuters ICE whistleblower comes forward to testify before Congress | MS NOW Peter Attia Leaves CBS News Amid Epstein Files Fallout | The New York Times A new lawsuit alleges DHS illegally tracked and intimidated observers | NPR 'I won't sit back': Fired Yosemite National Park ranger sues Interior Department | SFGate Good Trouble Consider tanking one of the only thing Trump cares about - His TV Ratings  - here are a few alternatives: MeidasTouch --> PEOPLE'S STATE OF THE UNIONState of the Union - Oregon Town Hall w/ Sen. Ron Wyden and Sen. Jeff Merkley State of the Swamp - DEFIANCE.org →Public Comment Period Open: White House Ballroom Proposal →How to Film ICE | WIRED →Standwithminnesota.com →Tell Congress Ice out Now | Indivisible →Defund ICE (UPDATED 1/21) - HOUSE VOTE THURSDAY →Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU →All 23 warehouses ICE wants to turn into detention camps →ICE List  →iceout.org →Demand the Resignation of Stephen Miller | 5 Calls →2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! | Erin in the Morning Good News Beans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.com Brazos Bend State Park — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Neenah Public Library Speed Puzzling Competition →Share your  Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans   Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTube Our Donation Links Pathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison's Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736 Allison is donating $20K to It Gets Better and inviting you to help match her donations. Your support makes this work possible, Daily Beans fam. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans Fundraiser Join Dana and The Daily Beans with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71 More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

Read OnlineWhile still more people gathered in the crowd, Jesus said to them, “This generation is an evil generation; it seeks a sign, but no sign will be given it, except the sign of Jonah.” Luke 11:29Today's Gospel takes place during the midpoint of Jesus' public ministry. By this time, He had healed the sick, cast out demons, raised the dead, preached many powerful sermons, and changed many hearts. Despite that, many in the crowds did not believe in Him and demanded more signs.Additionally, the Pharisees were becoming increasingly hostile toward our Lord. In Luke's Gospel, they confront and criticize Jesus several times before this passage. In today's Gospel, Jesus addresses His rebuke to these Pharisees and the unbelieving crowds.If Jesus' generation was “an evil generation,” what would He say about our own? In many ways, we are becoming a global culture. While there are countless faithful followers of Christ worldwide, evil seems to be more pervasive today, perhaps more noticeable due to the ease of worldwide communication.Though Jesus delivered His sermons to specific people in His time, His words transcend time and are meant for every generation. When He says, “This generation is an evil generation…,” we must understand that He is also speaking to us today.When Jesus says His generation “seeks a sign,” He points out a common human temptation. Many approach the Gospel skeptically, demanding irrefutable proof that they should change their lives, believe in the Good News, and abandon sin. In today's world, some even glorify sin, treating virtue as outdated or foolish. This distorted outlook leads many to disregard the most important sign of all—Jesus' Death and Resurrection.Yet Jesus is clear: “…no sign will be given it, except the sign of Jonah.” Jonah's three days in the belly of the fish prefigured Jesus' three days in the tomb. In other words, Jesus' Death and Resurrection is the one and only sign given to us. This is striking because so many fail to pay attention to this ultimate sign of salvation. In the end, we can only change ourselves and hope that our conversion becomes a witness to others.Do you believe in this sign? Do you believe that Jesus' Life, Death, and Resurrection is the sole path to salvation? Most likely, you do. But how deep is that belief?Though Jesus performed many miracles during His earthly ministry, He did so as a response to the faith already present in those around Him. Today, the same is true. Physical miracles mean little compared to the saving Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Christ. They are merely reflections of the greatest miracle—eternal salvation. If you truly want to witness a miracle, turn to this supreme gift of grace and mercy. Believe with all your heart, and you will witness the transformation of your soul, which is the greatest miracle of all. Reflect today on Jesus' rebuke of the evil surrounding us, which demands proof but refuses to see the one sign that truly matters. The only proof Jesus offers is the grace that transforms us. When we discover and embrace this grace, we will know, believe, and be changed. Open your heart to the miracle of conversion that God desires to bestow upon you, and become a witness of Christ's greatest miracle for others to see. My miraculous Lord, though many in every age seek superficial signs, You offer the one true miracle that brings salvation—Your Life, Death, and Resurrection. Please help me to believe with unwavering faith, and protect me from the evil of this generation. Transform my heart so that I may be the fruit of the miracle You wish to give to the world. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Jonah by Lawrence OP, license CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.   Source: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

On this week's episode of Inklings we go over the talk by John D. Amos: The Good News Recipe

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Monday, February 23rd, 2026 Today, an armed man has been fatally shot at Mar-a-Lago, a Judge scolded Mark Zuckerberg's team for wearing their douche glasses at a social media trial; the labor secretary's husband has been barred from the department after sexual assault reports; DHS admits it's website showcasing the “worst of the worst” immigrants is full of shit; the Supreme Court strikes down Trump's sweeping tariffs; and Dana delivers your Good News and Allison is on vacation. Thank You, HomeChef For a limited time, get  50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life!  HomeChef.com/DAILYBEANS.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. Thank You, Shopify Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/dailybeans   Dana is on Patreon! At Dana's Dugoutpatreon.com/cw/dgcomedy The LatestAllison Live with JoJoFromJerz | YouTube StoriesArmed Man Is Fatally Shot at Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service Says | The New York Times Judge scolds Mark Zuckerberg's team for wearing Meta glasses to social media trial | CBS News Labor Secretary's Husband Barred From Department Premises After Reports of Sexual Assaults | The New York Times Exclusive: DHS admits its website showcasing the ‘worst of the worst' immigrants was rife with errors | CNN Politics Supreme Court strikes down Trump's sweeping tariffs | AP News Good Trouble Call your Democratic Representatives and Senators to ask them not to attend the State of The Union unless they're escorting an Epstein survivor.Find Your Representative | house.govContacting U.S. Senators →Public Comment Period Open: White House Ballroom Proposal →How to Film ICE | WIRED →Standwithminnesota.com →Tell Congress Ice out Now | Indivisible →Defund ICE (UPDATED 1/21) - HOUSE VOTE THURSDAY →Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU →All 23 warehouses ICE wants to turn into detention camps →ICE List  →iceout.org  →Demand the Resignation of Stephen Miller | 5 Calls →2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! | Erin in the Morning Good News Beans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.com Freedom Fund Inc. AbortionFunds.org Nevada Brothel Workers Are Unionizing to Protect Their Digital Rights – Mother Jones →Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTube Our Donation Links Pathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison's Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736 Allison is donating $20K to It Gets Better and inviting you to help match her donations. Your support makes this work possible, Daily Beans fam. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans Fundraiser Join Dana and The Daily Beans with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71 More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

Genesis 1v27-28, Revelation 22v1-5 with Tyler Staton From Genesis to Revelation, the biblical story reveals that we are created in God's image to rule by working and keeping his world for the flourishing of others. Yet when work becomes a way to prove our worth or secure our identity apart from God, it turns into anxious toil instead of a blessing. This teaching invites us to rediscover our everyday work as participation in God's renewal, shifting from success to service and learning to labor at the pleasure of the true King. bridgetown.church/teaching

Monday February 23, 2026I Week of LentToday's readings remind us that God's purposes often begin in obscurity, tension, and testing.In Genesis 37:1–11, Joseph receives dreams of future exaltation—but those dreams stir jealousy and division within his own family. What God reveals in promise does not always unfold in peace. Sometimes destiny is planted in dysfunction, and faith must hold steady while the story develops.In 1 Corinthians 1:1–19, Paul confronts a divided church tempted to rally around personalities and human wisdom. He redirects them to the cross—the true center of unity and power. The message of Christ crucified may seem foolish to the world, but it is the very wisdom and power of God.And in Mark 1:1–13, the Gospel opens with urgency: “The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ.” From John's call to repentance, to Jesus' baptism and the Father's affirmation, to the Spirit leading Him into the wilderness—God's redemptive plan moves forward with purpose. Before public ministry comes testing; before glory comes obedience.This episode invites us to trust God's dreams even when misunderstood, to center our lives on the cross rather than personalities, and to embrace both affirmation and wilderness as part of God's unfolding work.

Episode 890: The Greatest Event Ever Recorded - Learn how the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus is the greatest event in history, reshaping humanity with the promise of redemption and eternal life. Download or request your FREE Study Notes for this series at https://gregfritz.org/study-notes/. Greg Fritz is on a mission to get the truth of the Good News to as many people as possible. The truth is God has a plan and a meaning for your life. You are extravagantly and deeply loved by God, and you were created for a purpose.  Receive a free CD and our newsletter: https://www.gregfritz.org/free-cd/   Follow Greg on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gregfritzministries/  Follow Greg on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregfritzministries/ Watch more videos: https://www.gospeltruth.tv/   Learn more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrR9Rsx4h_RqYigda2PysZQ  Email us: info@gregfritz.org  Partner with us:  https://gregfritz.org/partners/ Donate: https://gregfritz.org/donate/

February 23rd, 2026 Good News of the Week: Man Leaps into Frigid Lake Michigan to Save Baby Thank you for listening! Remember to subscribe to the podcast wherever you love to listen to podcasts. For more positivity, good news, and uplifting messages, visit www.guidinglights.org

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In "Good News: I Have a Dream," we believe God is calling us back to divine vision. Scripture shows that without revelation people drift, but when God restores vision, He restores life. Vision isn't personal ambition, it's revelation that awakens purpose. Whether we're living with no dream, or a God dream, He is inviting us higher. A God dream requires surrender, stewardship, and courage, knowing we will give account for what we did with what He placed in our hands. And like the blind man in Mark 8, even if vision has faded, Jesus is still the God of "once more", restoring sight, reigniting purpose, and awakening dreams again.

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Thank You for tuning in! In today's episode I read from 2 Colossians 2:6-10 what happens after receiving The Gospel of Jesus Christ? The Good News as it has been called has been preached or even presented to millions worldwide but now what do you do? Paul addresses the church in Colossal about how the new believers should continue their growth in the Lord Jesus Christ by allowing their roots to grow even further in Christ, and to let their lives be built on Christ. Let us build our faith on the foundation of Jesus Christ. I pray this episode will be an encouragement to you along your spiritual journey with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 The foreperson of the Fulton County Special Purpose Grand Jury speaks on the record for the first time; the SEC has fined the Mormon Church for hiding $32B behind shell companies; Kevin McCarthy's apparent deal with Tucker Carlson to share the 1/6 video footage has surprised some top Capitol Security Officials; an inside look at the bipartisan odd couple joining forces to battle election deniers in Arizona; plus AG delivers your Good News. Dana was traveling. Renato Mariottihttps://bsky.app/profile/renatomariotti.bsky.social It's Complicated Podcast with Asha Rangappa Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

EPs can feel overwhelming, emotional, and complicated—and that's because they are.In this episode of The Lucky Few Podcast, we kick off our new season, What I Wish I'd Known About…, by talking about IEPs—what we wish we understood from the very beginning, and what we've learned the hard way.Fresh off a multi-hour meeting, we share honestly about the exhaustion, the tension, and the “us vs. them” dynamic that can creep in. We unpack how evaluations drive goals, how goals drive placement, and why learning the language of the IEP changes everything. We talk about inclusion, evolving expectations, and what it looks like to follow our child's lead as they grow.Most importantly, we remind ourselves—and you—of this:Our kids are not problems to fix.The IEP exists to serve them.Whether this is your first meeting or your fifteenth, we hope this conversation helps you feel more steady, more informed, and less alone.SHOW NOTES:For more practical guidance, we've learned a lot from Ashley Barlow and her work at Ashley Barlow Co.. She offers clear, actionable resources to help you navigate IEPs, strengthen your advocacy skills, and understand your rights—all in one place.Check out more IEP Episodes:78. Building Trust (Not Barriers) w/Your Child's IEP Team – IEP advocacy tips.94. IEPs during COVID-19, ft. IEP Lawyers Vickie Brett & Amanda Selogie – IEPs & distance learning.272. What Do We Wish We Knew Before Our First IEP Meeting? – Reflections on early IEPs.270. IEP Success: How to Plan, Communicate, and Collaborate (w/April Rehrig) – Practical IEP strategies.273. Breaking Down Barriers: The Parent's Role In IEP Success (w/Ashley Barlow) – Parent advocacy in IEPs.CONNECT WITH THE PODCASTWEBSITEINSTAGRAMFACEBOOKCONNECT WITH HEATHER AVISWEBSITE: THE LUCKY FEW OFFICIALIG: THELUCKYFEWOFFICALFACEBOOKI LIKE YOU SO MUCHTHIS IS DOWN SYNDROMECONNECT WITH MERCEDES LARAIG: HOORAY4THELARASIG: HUMANLY.TVFACEBOOKCONNECT WITH MICHA BOYETTMICHABOYETT.COMIG: ACEFACEISMYFRIENDIG: MICHABOYETTLISTEN TO THE SLOW WAYDISCOUNT CODEFriends, grab your narrative shifting gear over on The Lucky Few Merch Shop and use code PODCAST for 10% off!HELP US SHIFT THE NARRATIVEInterested in partnering with The Lucky Few Podcast as a sponsor? Email hello@theluckyfewpodcast.com for more information!LET'S CHATEmail hello@theluckyfewpodcast.com with your questions and Good News or Shout Outs for future episodes.

BACK in 2004. I took our kids back to Africa in 2004. Here's what happened. Due to a minor plane crash and having to make the trip overland, our kids went on into the Congo and I stayed behind with no plans for the week in the Central African Republic. THEN the invitations poured in! I happily taught many groups, pastors, deaconesses, school teachers, night watchmen and even high government officials! They were trilled at the positive news of Eden!NOW in 2026! We have two special events coming up! YOU are invited to our Event at the HQ of the American Bible Society on March 21 2026! We'll be presenting the Tru316 Medallion Award to ABS President Dr. Jennifer Holloran and our Keynote speaker will be Dr. Beverly Nyberg! Dr. Nyberg studied at the University of Nebraska and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. she has been Adjunct Professor at The George Washington University and Senior Consultant at Common Root Consulting. At the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) State Dept. she for 11 years she was responsible for the US Government global programs for children affect by HIV/AIDS. PEPFAR. She also had served with the Peace Corps in Africa and provided field leadership in DR Congo with The Evangelical Free Church Mission. The Tru316 Foundation (www.Tru316.com) is the home of The Eden Podcast with Bruce C. E. Fleming where we “true” the verse of Genesis 3:16. The Tru316 Message is that “God didn't curse Eve (or Adam) or limit woman in any way.” Once Genesis 3:16 is made clear the other passages on women and men become clear too. You are encouraged to access the episodes of Seasons 1-11 of The Eden Podcast for teaching on the seven key passages on women and men. Are you a reader? We invite you to get from Amazon the four books by Bruce C. E. Fleming in The Eden Book Series (Tru316.com/trubooks). Would you like to support the work of the Tru316 Foundation? You can become a Tru Partner here: www.Tru316.com/partner

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Today Pastor Chad teaches that true fulfillment for the human soul doesn't come from comfort, experiences, or temporary “crumbs,” but from doing the will of God and participating in His mission. Using John 4, he shows that just as Jesus was sustained by obeying the Father, believers are called to move beyond simply receiving from God into being sent by Him—sharing the gospel in everyday life. The core challenge is to stop chasing temporary satisfaction and instead find lasting joy and purpose in joining Jesus in the harvest, knowing that whether we plant, water, or reap, God uses it all for eternal impact.

Pastor Travis teaches on Acts 2 and how we can become Good News people in a bad news world by sharing the Good News with clarity, conviction, and with a heart for connection.

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Ephesians 4:10-13 God speaks thru prophets and apostles. Jesus loves you so much that he gave the church gifts. “The One who climbed down is the One who climbed back up, up to highest heaven. He handed out gifts above and below, filled heaven with his gifts, filled earth with his gifts. He handed out gifts of apostle, prophet, evangelist, and pastor-teacher to train Christ's followers in skilled servant work, working within Christ's body, the church, until we're all moving rhythmically and easily with each other, efficient and graceful in response to God's Son, fully mature adults, fully developed within and without, fully alive like Christ.” – Ephesians 4:10-13  The Message by Eugene Peterson “And he (Jesus) himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God's Son, growing into maturity with a stature measured by Christ's fullness.” – Ephesians 4:11-13  CSB 1. Prophets God speaks. Prophecy – speak on behalf of God before others Prophet – one who speaks inspired utterances on behalf of God “The name ‘prophets' (in Eph. 4:11) is given to those who, having received the Spirit of God, spoke beforehand of Christ and his advent. These were the prophets who “were until Christ.” But after he arrived, was there no reason for any further prophecy? What prophets does Paul speak of here? It is obviously those who being full of the Spirit spoke of God after his coming, continuing to expound the divine teaching.” – Marius Victorinus 280-363 Old Testament prophets spoke the message God gave them, and many pointed to Jesus Christ. “Now all this took place to fulfill what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet.” – Matthew 1:22  CSB Some New Testament prophets: John the Baptist, Anna in Luke 2:36, Agabus in Acts 11:29, 21:10,  Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen in Acts 13:1-2, Silas & Judas Barsabbas in Acts 15:32, 4 daughters of Phillip in Acts 21:8-9,  John in Revelation “the spirit of prophecy” – Revelation 19:10 “This means that prophecy at its very heart is designed to unfold the beauty and loveliness of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” – John Walvoord Training, Discernment, and Accountability:  “Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should evaluate. But if something has been revealed to another person sitting there, the first prophet should be silent. For you can all prophesy one by one, so that everyone may learn and everyone may be encouraged. And the prophets' spirits are subject to the prophets, 33 since God is not a God of disorder but of peace.” – 1 Corinthians 14:29–33   CSB  “many false prophets will appear and fool many people,” – Matthew 24:11    Elijah school of the prophets in 1 Kings 19:18, training people in understanding the Scripture, discerning God's voice, and speaking it. In 2 Kings 2 we see groups of prophets interacting with Elijah and Elisha. Paul & Barnabas – described as “prophets and teachers” then commissioned, sent in apostolic ministry “Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen, a close friend of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. As they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.' Then after they had fasted, prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them off.” – Acts 13:1-3  CSB 2. Apostle – an envoy of Jesus, a representative messenger sent, a “special” messenger (having been commissioned by Jesus Christ for a particular task or role, invested with the authority to speak on his behalf)   …borrowing and changing a Greek term for, emissaries, one who is to carry a message and is commissioned to extend the kingdom (military or naval) a commander of a naval expedition (generally restricted to the immediate followers of Jesus Christ, but also extended, as in the case of Paul, to other early Christians active in proclaiming the message of the gospel) – Louw, J. P., & Nida, E. A. (1996). In Greek-English lexicon of the New Testament “Paul, chosen by God to be an apostle and sent out to preach his Good News.” – Romans 1:1  (possible reference to a Jewish embassy in Rome that required travel by sea) Denotes God-given spiritual authority, mission and message, to be recognized by others (including leaders) Influence in more than one local church Alignment > Heirarchy  God speaks. God had spoken. God is speaking. God will speak. “This is a house set up and ordered by Jesus.… He does not do this in a casual manner. It is with the utmost discrimination and discretion: One is assigned to the rank of an apostle, one to the place of a prophet, others to look after the flock of Christ and to work at the divine instruction of others for those saints who are prepared to learn.” – Didymus the Blind a Biblical scholar 313-398 What are prophets & apostles? Gifts from Jesus to his church. Representatives and messengers. They speak when God has given them something to say. The church leaders recognize it and the church receives it. Each of the 4 Gifts function when recognized and received. What are prophets & apostles NOT? Free to do what they want, however they want. Not dictators. Not celebrities. Not gurus. What is the purpose of our interactions with the 4 Gifts? Sent to equip the church for ministry. Sent to build up the church. Sent to help the church learn about Jesus and become more like Jesus. Sent to help the church grow stronger spiritually, able to refute wrong thinking. Equipping – making, preparing, training, perfecting, making fully qualified for service, (in classical language the word was used to describe setting a bone during surgery – The Great Physician is now making all the necessary adjustments so the church will not be “out of joint”) What should we do? 1.       Read Ephesians 3:14-21 and 4:1-16. 2.       Pray, asking God for guidance. 3.       Think about what we are reading. 4.       Write down elements of God's purpose for us. 5.       Write down ways in which we should interact with the 4 Gifts. Extra notes: “the spirit of prophecy” – Revelation 19:10 Worship God, because the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” – Revelation 19:10  CSB The word “testimony,” or witness, references someone who has seen or experienced something to be the case. John and his brothers are therefore witnesses and the bearers of testimony to the plan and purpose of God for redemption in Jesus. Consequently, God is the only appropriate object of worship. This is explained by the somewhat enigmatic statement, “For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” Here the word “prophecy” (proph?teia), which arises from a combination of “speak” (ph?mi) and “before” (pro), an important use of the word essentially meaning “speak for God before.” Before what? is an appropriate question. One sense of the preposition (pro) would be to speak about an event before it happens. Another sense would be to speak before listeners of the purpose and acts of God. Likely in this case both of these senses are paramount. In any event, the meaning is actually reasonably clear: The spirit of both the proclamation and the telling of the future is bound up in the testimony of Jesus. Jesus the Lamb—and not just a chronology of last things—is the theme of the Revelation. As Walvoord succinctly declares, “This means that prophecy at its very heart is designed to unfold the beauty and loveliness of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” – Patterson, P. (2012). Revelation (E. R. Clendenen, Ed.; Vol. 39, pp. 345–346). B&H. Evangelist – one who announces the Good News of Jesus (in particular a function rather than an office) …such as Philip in Acts 8:4, 12, 35, 40, 21:8 and Timothy in 2 Timothy 4:5  1 Thessalonians 3:2  Philippians 2:22  and two women in Philippians 4:3  Titus in 2 Corinthians 8:18  Epaphras in Colossians 1:7  NT Evangelists – Paul/Phillip NT Church – 1 Tim 3:15, 5:1-2  1 Cor. 12:16-17 Note: not all evangelists were apostles, but all apostles were evangelists “Then he said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.'” – Jesus in Mark 16:15-16  CSB All disciples – “Make disciples,” – Jesus in Matthew 28:18-20  “How, then, can they call on him they have not believed in? And how can they believe without hearing about him? And how can they hear without a preacher? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.” – Romans 10:14-15  CSB Preachers: Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors/Teachers will preach. Greek definition of the word “preach” ·       To publicly proclaim or announce news. ·       To proclaim as a herald.  Matthew 4:17; 10:7; 24:14; Acts 8:5; Acts 28:31  A person who had particular responsibilities. Someone sent to say something specific. ·       To announce good tidings or good news.  Luke 3:18; Luke 4:43; Luke 9:6; Acts 8:4; Rev 14:6  Euaggelizo – good news of the gospel ·       To teach or instruct.  Matthew 4:23; 13:36; John 6:59; I Cor 4:17; 1 Tim 2:12; Rom 2:20; Acts 13:1; Rom 12:7; 1 Cor 12:28; Mt 28:19;  Mk 16:15; Eph 4:1 ·       To cause people to learn.  Mt 11:29; 28:19; Acts 14:21  ·       To place beside, as in clear presentation.  Mt 13:24; Mk 8:6 ; Acts 16:34; 1 Cor 10:27; 2 Tim 4:3; Heb 5:12-14  Paratithemi – to place beside so you can pick up again ·       To interpret and make clear and simple.  Lk 24:27; 1 Cor 12;30; 14:5,13,27 ·       To bring out the hidden meanings.  Acts 11:4; 18:26; 28:23  Scripture has obvious and non-obvious meaning. Matthew 10:7              And as you go preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. Matthew 24:14            And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, Colossians 1:28         Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus. 2 Corinthians 4:5         For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ sake. 2 Timothy 2:15            Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Romans 10:14             How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?

If the gospel is truly good news, why does it matter so much what we believe? In this episode, we take a closer look at what the gospel actually is—and what it isn't. Many people assume Christianity is about improving behavior, following religious rules, or proving our loyalty through performance. But the gospel message is not about what we do for God—it's about what Christ has already done for us. We explore the difference between salvation and discipleship, what it means to obey the gospel by faith, and why belief is not the same thing as understanding everything. The Bible is honest about the human condition: none of us is naturally fit for God's family, and none of us can solve the problem of sin on our own. That's why God Himself provided the solution through Jesus. We also address a common question: if salvation is by faith alone, can someone walk away from it? Scripture offers both deep assurance and serious warning—reminding us that while salvation is secure in Christ, faith is more than a one-time decision. It is an ongoing trust and allegiance. The gospel is not advice. It's an announcement. And it changes everything.

Good News People: Repentance is Good News, Luke 3:2-18, Pastor Kyle Fellows

This sermon from Mark 12:35–37 was preached on February 22, 2026 by Aubrey Sequeira as part of the sermon series "The Good News of Jesus Christ."

Is your walk with God rooted in habit or heartfelt devotion? Discover what true obedience looks like as we continue our Breaking the Good News series.

Thanks for joining us this Sunday as we worship and listen to the Word brought by Pastor Mark.Sacred Community is people deeply connected to God and deeply connected to each otherwith respect, reverence, and responsibility.What the enemy is fighting for is exactly what we must fight against: isolation, disconnection, and loneliness.We show up when there's a crisis.But most of us don't know our neighbors' names.We barely recognize their faces.We are an isolated society.And too often, our churches reflect very littleof what the early church actually lived and experienced.“In this sacred connection we encourage, strengthen, bear burdens, heal, refine, and love.Any human need can be met through another human hand whose heart is held by God.”— Dr. Shelly HoganWe were created for connection.From the womb to the tomb, relationship affects our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.Yet when people struggle, they isolate.They do the opposite of God's design.Isolation feeds mental illness.And many of our battles are spiritual in nature.Biblical figures like Elijah and David faced burnout, anxiety, and despair.Struggle does not disqualify faith.But isolation does weaken us.If you are struggling:Identify what piece of spiritual armor may be missing.Don't let anxious thoughts dictate your actions.Stop claiming struggle as your identity.It is something you face, not who you are.Instead of running from people, run to them.Do the opposite of what your flesh tells you to do.If we are created for connection,disconnection is not an option.Because if everyone isolates,who will we run to?If everyone is anxious,where will peace be found?We are not meant to live as individuals.God ordained us as a peopleto carry the Great Commission together.There are two communities being built:one for earthly kingdomsand one for the Kingdom of God.Love is the driving force.Without it, nothing we do matters.We are better together.We accomplish more together.And isolation may be the very thing keeping the worldfrom hearing the Good News.

The Good News is that God's love for us in Jesus Christ catches us by surprise – because God always loves us and the whole world more. What Jesus does in his testing in the wilderness and at the wedding at Cana should catch us by surprise. It's not the way the world works – but it points us to the way the world ought to be.

Full Text of Readings First Sunday of Lent Lectionary: 22 The Saint of the day is Chair of Saint Peter The Story of the Chair of Saint Peter This feast commemorates Christ's choosing Peter to sit in his place as the servant-authority of the whole Church. After the “lost weekend” of pain, doubt, and self-torment, Peter hears the Good News. Angels at the tomb say to Magdalene, “The Lord has risen! Go, tell his disciples and Peter.” John relates that when he and Peter ran to the tomb, the younger outraced the older, then waited for him. Peter entered, saw the wrappings on the ground, the headpiece rolled up in a place by itself. John saw and believed. But he adds a reminder: “…[T]hey did not yet understand the scripture that he had to rise from the dead” (John 20:9). They went home. There the slowly exploding, impossible idea became reality. Jesus appeared to them as they waited fearfully behind locked doors. “Peace be with you,” he said (John 20:21b), and they rejoiced. The Pentecost event completed Peter's experience of the risen Christ. “…[T]hey were all filled with the holy Spirit” (Acts 2:4a) and began to express themselves in foreign tongues and make bold proclamation as the Spirit prompted them. Only then can Peter fulfill the task Jesus had given him: “… [O]nce you have turned back, you must strengthen your brothers” (Luke 22:32). He at once becomes the spokesman for the Twelve about their experience of the Holy Spirit—before the civil authorities who wished to quash their preaching, before the Council of Jerusalem, for the community in the problem of Ananias and Sapphira. He is the first to preach the Good News to the Gentiles. The healing power of Jesus in him is well attested: the raising of Tabitha from the dead, the cure of the crippled beggar. People carry the sick into the streets so that when Peter passed his shadow might fall on them. Even a saint experiences difficulty in Christian living. When Peter stopped eating with Gentile converts because he did not want to wound the sensibilities of Jewish Christians, Paul says, “…I opposed him to his face because he clearly was wrong…. [T]hey were not on the right road in line with the truth of the gospel…” (Galatians 2:11b, 14a). At the end of John's Gospel, Jesus says to Peter, “Amen, amen, I say to you, when you were younger, you used to dress yourself and go where you wanted; but when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go” (John 21:18). What Jesus said indicated the sort of death by which Peter was to glorify God. On Vatican Hill, in Rome, during the reign of Nero, Peter did glorify his Lord with a martyr's death, probably in the company of many Christians. Second-century Christians built a small memorial over his burial spot. In the fourth century, the Emperor Constantine built a basilica, which was replaced in the 16th century. Reflection Like the committee chair, the chair refers to the occupant, not the furniture. Its first occupant stumbled a bit, denying Jesus three times and hesitating to welcome gentiles into the new Church. But, as we know, he turned toward the light. Some of its later occupants have also stumbled a bit, sometimes even failed scandalously. As individuals, we may sometimes think a particular pope has let us down. Still, the office endures as a sign of the long tradition we cherish and as a focus for the universal Church.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Saturday after Ash WednesdayFebruary 21, 2026 Hello and welcome to the Word, bringing you the Good News of Jesus Christ every day from the Redemptorists of the Baltimore Province. I am Fr. Karl Esker from the Basilica of our Lady of Perpetual Help in Brooklyn, NY. Today is Saturday after Ash Wednesday.Our reading today is taken from the holy gospel according to Luke. Jesus saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the customs post. He said to him, “Follow me.” And leaving everything behind, he got up and followed him. Then Levi gave a great banquet for him in his house, and a large crowd of tax collectors and others were at table with them. The Pharisees and their scribes complained to his disciples, saying, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?” Jesus said to them in reply, “Those who are healthy do not need a physician, but the sick do. I have not come to call the righteous to repentance but sinners.”The gospel of the Lord.Homily In our gospel today we hear Jesus call Levi, a tax collector, to follow him. In the gospel according to Matthew, he will be called Matthew. The name is not so important as the fact that he was a tax collector, a class of people who was despised in Jesus' time because they because they were agents of the Roman occupiers. So, we might ask, along with the Pharisees, why would Jesus call such a person? Jesus obviously knew Matthew/Levi's heart better that he did, because that tax collector left his post immediately and followed Jesus. His joy at being chosen by Jesus was so great that he threw a great banquet and invited his friends, tax collectors and other outcasts, of course, to get to know Jesus. The Pharisees were not impressed. They tried to shame Jesus' disciples: “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?” They implied that anyone who would associate with tax collectors had to be a sinner. Therefore, the disciples must shun such company. Jesus wasted no time in coming to the defense of his disciples: “Those who are healthy do not need a physician, but the sick do. I have not come to call the righteous to repentance but sinners.” To follow Jesus, one must humbly recognize that he or she is in need of God's saving grace and that Jesus is the source of that grace. In our polarized society, where we are expected to show our allegiance to our own group by despising and bad mouthing those of other opinions or cultures, the call of Matthew/Levi should serve as a wake-up call. Jesus invites the outcasts to follow him and restores their value as children of God. We, each one of us, has been called by Christ, not because of any merit we may think we have, but because of the inner value he sees in us, and wants to bring forth. The prophet Isaiah in today's first reading shows us the way. “If you remove from your midst oppression, false accusation and malicious speech; If you bestow your bread on the hungry and satisfy the afflicted; Then light shall rise for you in the darkness, and the gloom shall become for you like midday.” The Pharisees erred not by calling those who associated with the tax collectors sinners, but by thinking that they themselves were not. Jesus corrects them, not by denying that those with whom he was associating were sinners, but by saying that those were the very ones he had come to find and to save. As we enter the season of Lent let us recognize our need for forgiveness for the many times we have not acted as children of God and thank Jesus for calling us into his light. Then we must invite others to share in this moment of grace, as did Matthew/Levi.May God bless you. Fr. Karl E. Esker CSsRBasilica of our Lady of Perpetual HelpBrooklyn, NY

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Friday, February 20th, 2026 Today, the New Mexico attorney general has re-opened a criminal probe into Epstein's Zorro Ranch; Prince Andrew has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct over ties to Epstein; the former South Korean president has been sentenced to life in prison for his coup attempt; a federal judge has thrown out Trump's mass deportation policy as the administration readies to arrest 100K refugees; a Pro-Trump Texas woman who made series of violent threats is missing after failing to report to prison; the Secretary of the VA has walked back his bid to gut veterans benefits; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Thank You, BoxieCat Enjoy 30% off with code DAILYBEANS at boxiecat.com/DAILYBEANS Thank You, IQBAR Text DAILYBEANS to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Thank You, Honeylove Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/DAILYBEANS #honeylovepod #sponsored Guest: John Fugelsang Tell Me Everything|John Fugelsang, The John Fugelsang Podcast, John Fugelsang|Substack, @johnfugelsang|Bluesky, @JohnFugelsang|Twitter Separation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang - OUT NOW! Dana is on Patreon! At Dana's Dugout patreon.com/cw/dgcomedy The Latest Allison talks with Phil Williams: Hate Comes to Main Street | Muellershewrote.com Stories Former Prince Andrew arrested and held for hours on suspicion of misconduct over ties to Epstein | AP News New Mexico reopens investigation into alleged illegal activity at Epstein's former Zorro Ranch | WJHL | Tri-Cities News & Weather Ex-South Korean President Yoon, Who Declared Martial Law, Is Sentenced to Life in Prison: Live Updates | The New York Times White House directing DHS to hunt for voter fraud by naturalized citizens: Sources | MS NOW US judge throws out immigration board's ruling endorsing Trump mass detention policy | Reuters Pro-Trump Texas woman who made series of violent threats is missing after failing to report to prison | CBS News Good Trouble Post by @chrismurphyct.bsky.social The SAVE Act has passed the House and 50 Senators have indicated that they will vote for it if it reaches a vote in the Senate. Reach out to your Senators and tell them not to support this legislation. List of Senate Cosponsors: Cosponsors - S.128 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): SAVE Act Contacting U.S. Senators →Public Comment Period Open: White House Ballroom Proposal →How to Film ICE | WIRED →Standwithminnesota.com →Tell Congress Ice out Now | Indivisible →Defund ICE (UPDATED 1/21) - HOUSE VOTE THURSDAY →Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU →All 23 warehouses ICE wants to turn into detention camps →ICE List →iceout.org →Demand the Resignation of Stephen Miller | 5 Calls →2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! | Erin in the Morning Good News Beans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.com https://www.instagram.com/reel/DT8dMGtD52d The Alt-Right Playbook - YouTube →Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTube Our Donation Links Pathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison's Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736 Allison is donating $20K to It Gets Better and inviting you to help match her donations. Your support makes this work possible, Daily Beans fam. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans Fundraiser Join Dana and The Daily Beans with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71 More Donation Links National Security Counselors - Donate

Read OnlineJesus saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the customs post. He said to him, “Follow me.” And leaving everything behind, he got up and followed him. Then Levi gave a great banquet for him in his house, and a large crowd of tax collectors and others were at table with them. Luke 5:27–29Levi's life changed in an instant. He encountered the Messiah, the Son of God, the Savior of the world, and in response to Jesus' simple yet profound invitation—“Follow me”—Levi left everything behind and followed Him. This radical decision offers an inspiring witness as we begin our Lenten journeys.Christ's call is often twofold. Even those baptized as infants must eventually hear and respond to that call for themselves. There comes a moment after the age of reason when those raised in the faith must choose whether to embrace the call to follow Jesus. For those who did not encounter Christ in their youth or who might have strayed from Him, the call is ever-present, continuously offered by God. Like Levi, once that invitation is heard and internalized, it demands a response—a radical choice to follow Him. And with that choice, life is never the same.When Levi accepted Jesus' invitation, his life underwent a complete transformation. He “left everything behind.” While his career as a tax collector was financially lucrative, it likely left him spiritually empty. Tax collectors were viewed with disdain by their fellow Jews because they worked for the Roman oppressors and often took more than what was owed for their own profit. This position, though offering wealth, created a life of moral compromise, guilt, and isolation. It was into this interior emptiness that Jesus entered. Levi, touched by an intuitive grace, recognized that abandoning everything and following Christ was the answer to his deepest longings.Have you heard Christ's call in your own life? Have you abandoned everything that stands in the way of fully following Him? This question is especially significant for those who were raised in the faith. While being baptized as a child and growing up in the Church is a great gift, it does not automatically mean that we have internalized the faith or personally responded to Jesus' invitation. Have you truly heard Jesus call you? Have you left behind everything that hinders your complete “Yes” to Him?Levi's transformation didn't stop with his “Yes.” He wanted to share his newfound joy and faith with others. Levi hosted a “great banquet” for Jesus in his home, inviting a large group of tax collectors and others to meet the One who had changed his life. His encounter with Christ was so profound and life-giving that he couldn't keep it to himself—he wanted others, especially those whom he knew were also spiritually empty, to encounter the same transformative love.If you have responded to Jesus' call and given your life to Him, your heart will naturally burn with a desire to share that joy with others. As you look at your family, friends, and acquaintances, do you see the same restlessness or emptiness that once filled your heart? How might God be calling you to invite them to encounter Christ? Perhaps, like Levi, you are called to “host a banquet” in your own way, sharing the Good News with those who need it the most.Reflect today on Levi's conversion and see your own life in his story. Recognize the restlessness within your heart and listen for Jesus' call. Identify Him as the answer to your deepest desires. Say “Yes” to His invitation, abandoning everything that competes with His will, and share the treasure of your faith with others. Embracing this twofold path is one of the best ways to ensure a truly fruitful Lent. My inviting Lord, You call to me each day, yet I often fail to listen. Help me to hear Your voice more clearly this Lent and to respond with all my heart. I choose to leave behind all that stands in the way of following You, and I pray that You will use me to invite others to Your heavenly banquet. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: © José Luiz Bernardes RibeiroSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

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Thursday, February 19th, 2026Today, Fulton County blasts the search warrant affidavit for its election offices as blatantly unconstitutional; a group of non-profits is suing the Trump administration over the Stonewall Pride flag removal; ICE officers raided Dilley concentration camp dormitories to confiscate and destroy letters from children held there; Steven Colbert bites back and CBS lawyers' statement on the Talarico interview; the Trump administration just slashed veterans' disability benefits; St. Paul police are investigating the ICE arrest that resulted in skull fractures that DHS claims the man did to himself; the Department of Education backs down on its unlawful directive targeting educational equity; Kristi Noem exposes everyone at DHS to asbestos poisoning; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, Rocket MoneyRocketMoney.com/beans.  Reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money.Thank You, Helix27% Off Sitewide Helix Flash sale, when you go to HelixSleep.com/dailybeansGuest: Phil WilliamsHate Comes to Main Street@philinvestigates.com - BlueSky, @PhilNvestigates - TwitterNews Channel 5PhilInvestigates.comDana is on Patreon! At Dana's Dugoutpatreon.com/cw/dgcomedyThe LatestAllison talks with Phil Williams: Hate Comes to Main Street | Muellershewrote.comStoriesNEW: ICE Confiscates Children's Letters at Dilley Concentration Camp. I've filed a FOIA Request to Get ThemFBI, St. Paul police probing ICE arrest that resulted in skull fractures | CBS MinnesotaKristi Noem Gives the Entire DHS Asbestos Poisoning | The New Republic‘Flagrant Constitutional Violation': Fulton County blasts affidavit that backed FBI's 2020 election raid | Democracy DocketStephen Colbert criticizes 'crap' statement from CBS over unaired interview | NBC NewsVeterans slam new VA rule for determining disability ratings | Stars and StripesGood TroubleFederal Register :: Evaluative Rating: Impact of Medication→Public Comment Period Open: White House Ballroom Proposal→How to Film ICE | WIRED→Standwithminnesota.com→Tell Congress Ice out Now | Indivisible→Defund ICE (UPDATED 1/21) - HOUSE VOTE THURSDAY→Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU→All 23 warehouses ICE wants to turn into detention camps→ICE List  →iceout.org →Demand the Resignation of Stephen Miller | 5 Calls→2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! | Erin in the MorningGood NewsBeans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.comWestern Farm Workers AssociationLexington Humane Society heartofnorthside.org→Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily BeansSubscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeOur Donation LinksPathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison's Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736Allison is donating $20K to It Gets Better and inviting you to help match her donations. Your support makes this work possible, Daily Beans fam. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans FundraiserJoin Dana and The Daily Beans with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

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Wednesday, February 18th, 2026Today, Stephen Colbert says CBS refused to air his interview with James Talarico over FCC fears; a federal judge has ruled that ICE cannot detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia; DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin is leaving her job; Hyatt Hotel's executive chairman is stepping down over the Epstein Files; Kristi Noem diverted a Coast Guard search and rescue plane to deport migrants; Democrats send a counteroffer on ICE reforms to Republicans as the DHS shutdown continues; civil rights icon Jesse Jackson has died at age 84; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, IQBARText DAILYBEANS to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Thank You, Rocket MoneyRocketMoney.com/beans.  Reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Guest: Jocelyn BensonMichigan Secretary of State running for GovernorJocelynBenson.com@jocelynbenson - InstagramDana is on Patreon! At Dana's Dugoutpatreon.com/cw/dgcomedyThe LatestAllison talks with Phil Williams: Hate Comes to Main Street | Muellershewrote.comStoriesRev Jesse Jackson Bio - Rainbow Push CoalitionStephen Colbert says CBS didn't air interview out of fear of FCC | NBC NewsFederal judge rules ICE cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia | AP NewsDemocrats send counteroffer on ICE reforms to Republicans as DHS shutdown continues | CBS NewsNoem's use of Coast Guard resources strains her relationship with the military branch, sources say | NBC NewsDHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin leaving Trump administration | Fox 45 BaltimoreTom Pritzker, Hyatt Heir, Steps Down as Executive Chairman Over Links to Epstein | The New York TimesGood TroublePublic Comment Period Open: White House Ballroom Proposal | National Trust for Historic Preservation→How to Film ICE | WIRED→Standwithminnesota.com→Tell Congress Ice out Now | Indivisible→Defund ICE (UPDATED 1/21) - HOUSE VOTE THURSDAY→Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU→All 23 warehouses ICE wants to turn into detention camps→ICE List  →iceout.org →Demand the Resignation of Stephen Miller | 5 Calls→2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! | Erin in the MorningGood NewsBeans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.commsc.fema.gov@walkforpeace.usa - InstagramBest Friends Animal SocietySee Dana on Tour - Dana Goldberg@dgcomedy - IG→Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily BeansSubscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeOur Donation LinksPathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison's Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736Allison is donating $20K to It Gets Better and inviting you to help match her donations. Your support makes this work possible, Daily Beans fam. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans FundraiserJoin Dana and The Daily Beans with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate