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It's Thursday, January 8th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Columbian pastor killed on New Year's Eve Armed individuals shot a Protestant pastor to death in Colombia on New Year's Eve. Pastor José Otoniel Ortega was a leader in the Foursquare Gospel denomination. He was celebrating the start of the New Year with his family at the time of the attack. The South American nation has faced a long-running internal conflict. Sadly, criminal groups in this conflict often target religious leaders for opposing violence. At least 10 Protestant leaders have died in such killings over the last year in Colombia. Christian Solidarity Worldwide said Ortega's denomination described him as “a beloved pastor, a faithful servant, a man who walked with God, who preached the word with love and gave his life to Kingdom service.” Venezuelan Evangelical groups calling for prayer Evangelical organizations in Venezuela are calling for prayer and peace as the country faces political upheaval. A message from the Evangelical Council of Venezuela stated, “We reaffirm our confidence in the sovereignty of God, who reigns over the nations and guides history according to His eternal purpose. … As a church, we remain committed to preaching the Gospel, building up God's people, and the pursuit of the common good.” The statement comes after the United States captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro over the weekend. Psalm 75:6-7 says, “For exaltation comes neither from the east nor from the west nor from the south. But God is the Judge: He puts down one, and exalts another.” America gets 40 million barrels of Venezuelan oil Interim authorities in Venezuela will be handing over 30 to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States. U.S. President Trump announced the news on Tuesday. He wrote on Truth Social, “This oil will be sold at its Market Price, and that money will be controlled by me, as President of the United States of America, to ensure it is used to benefit the people of Venezuela and the United States!” President Trump and top U.S. oil executives plan to meet Friday. They are planning major investments in Venezuela's oil sector. Abortion deaths totaled 73 million worldwide in 2025 Abortion deaths rose to over 73 million last year according to Worldometer's analysis of data from the World Health Organization. Worldometer reports 140 million total deaths in 2025. Sixty-seven million of those deaths were attributed to a cause other than abortion. That means the killing of unborn babies accounted for over 50% of deaths last year. Once again, abortion was the leading cause of death in the world. Romans 3:15-18 says, “Their feet are swift to shed blood; destruction and misery are in their ways; and the way of peace they have not known. There is no fear of God before their eyes.” Texas and Florida sue FDA over generic abortion kill pill In the United States, Texas and Florida filed a lawsuit last month against the Food and Drug Administration. The lawsuit challenges the FDA's decision to approve a new generic version of the abortion drug mifepristone. The case also challenges rules that allow women to easily obtain such abortion pills through the mail. It adds, “The United States Food and Drug Administration is responsible ‘for protect[ing] the public health by ensuring that … drugs are safe and effective.' Yet the FDA's approval and deregulation of abortion drugs have placed women and girls in harm's way.” Trump cuts social service funding to blue states over fraud concern The Trump administration cut social services funding to Democrat-led states over fraud concerns on Tuesday. The Department of Health and Human Services froze the $10 billion in funding to New York, Illinois, California, Minnesota, and Colorado. This follows the department's decision last Tuesday to freeze $185 million in child care payments to Minnesota. Daycare centers run by Somalis in the state are facing major allegations of fraud. Christian author Phillip Yancey confessed 8-year affair Philip Yancey, the bestselling Christian author, has admitted to having an extramarital affair with a married woman for eight years and has stepped away from ministry, reports the Christian Post. In an emailed statement to Christianity Today, where he was editor-at-large, the 76-year-old Yancey stated that “I confess that for eight years I willfully engaged in a sinful affair with a married woman. My conduct defied everything that I believe about marriage. It was also totally inconsistent with my faith and my writings and caused deep pain for her husband and both of our families.” Yancey added, “I have confessed my sin before God and my wife, and have committed myself to a professional counseling and accountability program. I have failed morally and spiritually, and I grieve over the devastation I have caused.” Calling the affair “my great shame,” Yancey added that he was “now focused on rebuilding trust and restoring my marriage of 55 years. Having disqualified myself from Christian ministry, I am therefore retiring from writing, speaking, and social media. Instead, I need to spend my remaining years living up to the words I have already written. I pray for God's grace and forgiveness — as well as yours — and for healing in the lives of those I've wounded.” Hebrews 13:3 says, “Marriage is honorable in all, and the bed undefiled; but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.” Phillip Yancey was the author of several notable Christian books, including Disappointment with God, Where is God When it Hurts?, The Jesus I Never Knew, What's So Amazing About Grace?, Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference? and Where the Light Fell. U.S. government encouraging more whole foods & protein, less sugar And finally, the Trump administration released new dietary guidelines for Americans yesterday. The policy encourages people to eat more whole foods and protein while consuming less processed foods and added sugar. The guidelines noted, “For decades, federal incentives have promoted low-quality, highly processed foods and pharmaceutical intervention instead of prevention.” Listen to comments from Brooke Rollins, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. ROLLINS: “The new guidelines are all about putting the well being of Americans first, exactly where it should have been all along. This is the foundation that will make America healthy again, not just for those of us alive today, but for our children and our children's children and those coming behind. “God bless American families. God bless the American farmer and rancher and God bless America.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, January 8th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.
Last night, President Donald Trump announced that Venezuela would start sending the U.S. oil. He's voiced his desire to exploit the country's vast reserves since ousting Nicolás Maduro in a midnight raid over the weekend.The Venezuelan government hasn't yet confirmed the move. And the country's leaders continue to condemn U.S. actions in their country as they crack down on anti-Maduro sentiment.This begs the question – who is in charge of Venezuela? And what does the relationship between the Trump administration and the Delcy Rodriguez, their pick to lead the nation, look like?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
A senior minister in Venezuela's interim government confirmed its support for Nicolás Maduro, the country's president captured in an American operation a day earlier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Interim head coach Mike Kafka addresses the media Monday following the conclusion of the 2025 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interim head coach Mike Kafka speaks to the media Sunday after the Giants' Week 18 win over the Cowboys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Out With The OLD, And In With The NEW"
“Out With The OLD, And In With The NEW"
President Donald Trump said the US would run Venezuela until a transition could be organized, hours after a US operation captured leader Nicolás Maduro, ousting the strongman from power after months of mounting military and economic pressure on his regime.“We’re going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition,” Trump said Saturday at a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. “So we don’t want to be involved with having somebody else get in, and we have the same situation that we had for the last long period of years.”Trump said the US administration of Venezuela would include deploying US oil companies to the country, though indicated that his embargo “on all Venezuelan oil remains in full effect” and that US forces would stay on alert. Bloomberg's Joe Mathieu and Christina Ruffini speak with: Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Illinois) Justin Logan, director of defense and foreign policy studies at the Cato Institute. Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, Democracy Visiting Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center and Bloomberg Politics Contributor & Lester Munson, Principal of the International Practice at BGR Group and Republican Strategist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
President Donald Trump said the US would run Venezuela until a transition could be organized, hours after a US operation captured leader Nicolás Maduro, ousting the strongman from power after months of mounting military and economic pressure on his regime.“We’re going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition,” Trump said Saturday at a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. “So we don’t want to be involved with having somebody else get in, and we have the same situation that we had for the last long period of years.”Trump said the US administration of Venezuela would include deploying US oil companies to the country, though indicated that his embargo “on all Venezuelan oil remains in full effect” and that US forces would stay on alert. Bloomberg's Joe Mathieu and Christina Ruffini speak with: Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Illinois) Justin Logan, director of defense and foreign policy studies at the Cato Institute. Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, Democracy Visiting Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center and Bloomberg Politics Contributor & Lester Munson, Principal of the International Practice at BGR Group and Republican Strategist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interim head coach Mike Kafka speaks to the media Friday from the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
OC Greg Olson spoke about the Raiders' preparation during Chiefs Week. Hear what he had to say on the Las Vegas Raiders Insider w/ @HondoCarpenter on PFI, Pro Football Insiders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Interim head coach Mike Kafka speaks to the media Wednesday from the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12-30-25 Lobo Athletics announces their Interim Athletic Director & Previewing Lobo Men's Basketball's clash with Boise State
Sermon: "Obedience: The Foundation of the Christian Life"Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27Speaker: Interim Guest Speaker Jose Flores
Interim head coach Mike Kafka speaks to the media Monday from the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interim head coach Mike Kafka speaks to the media Sunday after the Giants' Week 17 win over the Raiders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/editorialtpv Articulo: https://semperreformandaperu.org/2025/12/29/johannes-agricola-la-vida-del-enemigo-mas-intimo-de-lutero/ Video: https://youtu.be/7KjuGmW_pok PPT: https://semperreformandaperu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/agricola_defining_orthodoxy.pdf En este episodio exploramos la figura fascinante y polémica de Johannes Agricola (1494–1566): humanista, colaborador temprano de Lutero y protagonista de una de las disputas teológicas más tensas del siglo XVI. Desde su formación en el clima intelectual de Wittenberg y su cercanía al círculo reformador, Agricola se mueve entre dos mundos: la Reforma como renovación evangélica y la Reforma como reorganización social, educativa y política. Su nombre quedó marcado por la controversia antinomiana (1537–1540), donde la pregunta decisiva no fue académica sino pastoral: ¿cómo se predica el arrepentimiento?, ¿qué lugar ocupa la Ley frente al Evangelio? Mientras Lutero insistía en la función acusadora de la Ley para quebrantar al pecador, Agricola empujó hacia una predicación del arrepentimiento fundada “solo” en el anuncio de Cristo. Pero Agricola no fue solo un polemista: también fue un arquitecto de cultura vernácula, compilando proverbios alemanes con una intención pedagógica y moral, y más tarde un actor en la política confesional del Imperio al participar en el Interim de Augsburgo (1548), decisión que le ganó sospechas y enemistades. Este episodio te invita a mirar, sin caricaturas, cómo una vida puede condensar las tensiones entre libertad, orden, doctrina, predicación y poder.
Interim head coach Mike Kafka speaks to the media Friday from the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Nathan A. Merriman, MD, MSCE, Interim Senior Medical Director of Surgical Specialties for the Digestive Health Clinical Program at Intermountain Medical Center, discusses how a patient-centered, team-based approach can improve access to care while enhancing the overall human experience. He shares insights on driving operational efficiency across surgical services and aligning clinical teams to deliver high-quality, coordinated care that meets patients where they are.
Las Vegas Raiders Interim OC Greg Olson spoke about the Raiders' preparation during Giants Week. Hear what he had to say on the Las Vegas Raiders Insider w/ @HondoCarpenter on PFI, Pro Football Insiders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Interim head coach Mike Kafka speaks to the media Wednesday from the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jay Greeson and Chris Lee preview the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl between Texas and Michigan, and make predictions on the outcome and the over-under. Topics include: Michigan coach Sherrone Moore was fired after the Ohio State loss for a personal scandal. Interim coach Biff Poggi, who has an interesting life story, will take over. Is this a net positive or net negative for Michigan? Texas had bigger aspirations than the Cheeze-It Bowl as the Longhorns were the preseason No. 1 team. However, Texas played well down the stretch, winning six of seven games, and that included wins over Vanderbilt and Texas A&M. Michigan will be without its two best pass rushers in Derrick Moore and Jaishawn Barnham, as well as fifth-year starting offensive lineman Giovanni El-Hadi, Texas is without three All-American-level defenders in safety Michael Taafe, linebacker Anthony Hill and cornerback Malik Muhammad, in addition to key defensive linemen Trey Moore and Ethan Burke. On offense, the Longhorns will be without running back CJ Baxter and Jerrick Gibson as well as receiver DeAndre Moore. With all those defensive stars out, does this favor a more offensive-oriented game? Michigan got it done on the ground with a pair of terrific running backs Justice Haynes (formerly of Alabama) and Jordan Marshall. Michigan's Bryce Underwood was one of the more highly-sought freshmen out of high school. Underwood's passing numbers (nine touchdowns, six picks) were ordinary, but Underwood can run and could benefit from so much of the Longhorns' defense being out. Texas's Arch Manning got better as the season progressed and should be highly motivated for this one. YEARLY CO Use promo code SE16KIT for a free sizing kit! https://yearlyco.com/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP Join the "It Just Means More" tier for bonus videos and live streams! Join Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1w_TRbiB0yHCEb7r2IrBg/join FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/16Southeastern ADVERTISE WITH SOUTHEASTERN 16 Reach out to caroline.bellcow@gmail.com to find out how your product or service can be seen by over 200,000 unique viewers each month! #sec #collegefootball #predictions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this episode, Nathan A. Merriman, MD, MSCE, Interim Senior Medical Director of Surgical Specialties for the Digestive Health Clinical Program at Intermountain Medical Center, discusses how a patient-centered, team-based approach can improve access to care while enhancing the overall human experience. He shares insights on driving operational efficiency across surgical services and aligning clinical teams to deliver high-quality, coordinated care that meets patients where they are.
In this episode, Nathan A. Merriman, MD, MSCE, Interim Senior Medical Director of Surgical Specialties for the Digestive Health Clinical Program at Intermountain Medical Center, discusses how a patient-centered, team-based approach can improve access to care while enhancing the overall human experience. He shares insights on driving operational efficiency across surgical services and aligning clinical teams to deliver high-quality, coordinated care that meets patients where they are.
Interim head coach Mike Kafka speaks to the media Monday from the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this short n’ sweet episode: “Falls school district weighing ending open enrollment *Scott Ward promotional popcorn *Noon Years’ Eve at Cuyahoga Falls Library Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. If you are interested in volunteering with on The Falls Free Press or the Fallscast, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line on facebook or at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: “Jingle Bells” by the Singing Dogs (1971)
Interim head coach Mike Kafka speaks to the media Sunday after the Giants' loss to the Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interim head coach Mike Kafka speaks to the media Friday from the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interim OC Greg Olson spoke about the Raiders' preparation during Texans Week. Hear what he had to say on the Las Vegas Raiders Insider w/ @HondoCarpenter on PFI, Pro Football Insiders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Here's your local news for Thursday, December 18, 2025:We detail the interim independent monitor's priority list for police oversight efforts in Madison,Hear Rep. Ryan Clancy's plan to overhaul Wisconsin's tax system,Consider the sometimes-unexpected cost of open records requests,Tell you some of the best ice fishing spots,Learn how Forward Madison FC is reshaping their roster ahead of the 2026 season,And much more.
Interim head coach Mike Kafka speaks to the media Wednesday from the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The District of Columbia is getting a new police chief. AP correspondent Jennifer King reports.
Michigan interim Head Coach Biff Poggi shares the players perspective in the Sherrone Moore situation. Plus, Stefon Diggs and Cardi B give back to local mothers and their children in the Foxborough area. And Steelers star QB Aaron Rodgers can still sling the football far and the trash talk fast! Hear what the former MVP had to say to the opposing sideline on Monday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SDSU Interim DC Demetrius Sumler Joins the Show. Jims Backpage.
Interim head coach Mike Kafka speaks to the media Monday following the team's Week 15 loss to the Washington Commanders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The African American Cultural Center has completed phase one of its renovation, marking a major moment for this historic East Side institution. Interim dance and drum director Robin Hibbert, Board Chairwoman Thembi Duncan, and Executive Director Leah Angel Daniels join Jay Moran to discuss the challenges of rebuilding, the community's response, and what lies ahead as the center prepares for new programs and its upcoming Kwanzaa celebration.
Interim head coach Mike Kafka speaks to the media Sunday after the Giants' loss to the Commanders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One year after the fall of Syria's dictator, Bashar al-Assad, interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa has undergone a significant image makeover. He's regularly seen playing basketball or pool on social media and his posts are amplified by a network of government-backed influencers. BBC Monitoring's Samia Hosny has been watching and reflects on what this PR campaign is saying – and what it isn't. The special administrative region of Macau on the south coast of China is sometimes referred to as the Las Vegas of the East. The gaming hub attracts tourists from all over the world, as well as from mainland China and Taiwan. But amid the glitzy casinos and hotels, Macau has just opened its very first luxury resort hospital, in the hope of capitalising on the medical tourism industry. The BBC's Osmond Chia reports from Singapore. 17-year-old Janvi Jindal, from Punjab state in India, has recently achieved 5 Guinness World Records in freestyle skating. She was able to perform, amongst other things, thirty-two 360 degree rotations in 30 seconds – whilst balancing on her inline skates. BBC reporter Sarabjit Singh Dhaliwal went to meet Janvi and her parents. This episode of The Documentary comes to you from The Fifth Floor, the show at the heart of global storytelling, with BBC journalists from all around the world. Presented by Faranak Amidi. Produced by Laura Thomas, Caroline Ferguson and Hannah Dean. (Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich.)
Interim head coach Mike Kafka speaks to the media Friday from the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interim OC Greg Olson spoke about the Raiders' preparation during Eagles Week. Hear what he had to say on the Las Vegas Raiders Insider w/ @HondoCarpenter on PFI, Pro Football Insiders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Interim head coach Mike Kafka speaks to the media Wednesday from the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interim head coach Mike Kafka speaks to the media Tuesday from the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the latest Media Matters, Dave Davis is joined by Liverpool FC journalist David Lynch to discuss the LFC interim coach speculation and the latest regarding Salah moving to Saudi Arabia, with talk increasing around the Egyptian player as he has not featured in the last two fixtures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Interim head coach Mike Kafka speaks to the media Monday after the Giants' loss to the Patriots.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How can nonprofit organizations navigate leadership transitions with steadiness and clarity? In episode 137 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton talks with Erin Stratford Owens, a seasoned interim executive director to answer this question. Carol and Erin talk about: what makes interim leadership distinct from simply "holding down the fort" — it's a time for honest reflection, system assessment, and preparing the path for what's next. how boards and staff can make the most of an interim period, the common mistakes to avoid, and why slowing down to plan for sustainability — rather than reacting in urgency — is essential for long-term impact. The conversation offers nonprofit leaders a grounded perspective on turning moments of uncertainty into opportunities for renewal and learning. Episode highlights: [00:08:26] What Interim Leadership Really Is [00:11:56] Misconceptions About Interims [00:15:21] Avoiding Common Mistakes [00:18:46] Setting the Stage for the Next Leader [00:20:26] The Board's Crucial Role [00:22:41] Building Staff Trust [00:25:36] Addressing Systems and Structure [00:29:26] What Makes an Interim Successful [00:30:56] From Urgency to Sustainability Guest Bio: Erin Stratford Owens is the founder and CEO of ESO Nonprofit Consulting, specializing in Interim Executive Leadership and coaching for nonprofits and nonprofit leaders in transition. Erin holds a BA in English from UNC-Greensboro and a Master's in Nonprofit Management from The New School's Milano School of Policy, Management and Environment. She is a Certified Interim Executive through Armstrong McGuire Interim Leadership Institute. With 12 years of experience as an in-house nonprofit Executive Director, her extensive interim leadership experience includes guiding organizations through critical transitions at Humane Society of the Piedmont, Partners Ending Homelessness, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater High Point, Greensboro Farmers Market, and Humane Society of Catawba County. She currently serves as Board Chair for the Guilford County Continuum of Care and as a Steering Committee member of the Guilford Nonprofit Consortium. When not working or volunteering, Erin enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids, two dogs, and a 16-year-old blind kitty cat named Smokie Important Links and Resources: Erin Stratford Owens Be in Touch: ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting and receive the Common Mistakes Nonprofits Make In Strategic Planning And How To Avoid Them
Interim head coach Mike Kafka speaks to the media Saturday from the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interim head coach Mike Kafka speaks to the media Wednesday from the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interim head coach Mike Kafka speaks to the media Monday from the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.