Episodes

  • Trump Hints at War End, ISIS Teens from Sleepy PA Town, Gender Bans, Romans 15

    Trump Hints at War End, ISIS Teens from Sleepy PA Town, Gender Bans, Romans 15
    Mar 10 2026
    Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: President Trump says the U.S.–Israel campaign against Iran has been “very powerful” and could end soon as Iranian leadership and military capabilities collapse. Meanwhile, oil prices surge past $100, tens of thousands of Americans evacuate the region, and Iran installs Mojtaba Khamenei as the new supreme leader. FOCUS STORY: An ex-LGBT activist in Malta wins a years-long court battle after facing potential prison time for sharing his testimony about leaving a gay lifestyle to follow Christ — raising major questions about free speech and religious liberty in Europe. MAIN THING: A young girl pushed toward gender transition without her parents’ knowledge is now at the center of a growing national debate. President Trump highlighted her story while calling for a nationwide ban on gender procedures for minors. LAST THING: Romans 15:13 — “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
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    16 mins
  • Iran Names New Leader, America’s Faith Decline Numbers, Israel’s Endgame in Iran War, Lamentations 3:23

    Iran Names New Leader, America’s Faith Decline Numbers, Israel’s Endgame in Iran War, Lamentations 3:23
    Mar 9 2026
    Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Iran’s Assembly of Experts names Mojtaba Khamenei — son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — as the country’s new supreme leader after his father was killed during the war. Critics warn the move could turn Iran’s theocracy into a dynastic regime as tensions with the U.S. and Israel continue to rise. FOCUS STORY: Students for Life president Kristan Hawkins sparks a heated online debate after questioning the death penalty. Her comments ignite discussion within pro-life circles about justice, mercy, and how a consistent “pro-life ethic” should apply. MAIN THING: What does victory actually look like in the war with Iran? Israel’s ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, speaks with CBN’s Gordon Robertson about Israel’s objectives, the future of Iran, and what comes next in the conflict. LAST THING: Lamentations 3:22–23 — “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
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    19 mins
  • Trump’s First Cabinet Shakeup, How Christians are Really Treated in Israel, Psalm 121

    Trump’s First Cabinet Shakeup, How Christians are Really Treated in Israel, Psalm 121
    Mar 6 2026
    Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: President Donald Trump makes the first major cabinet shakeup of his second term, replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Sen. Markwayne Mullin after controversy over congressional testimony and a $220 million ad campaign. FOCUS STORY: What is life really like for Christians in Israel? A believer who grew up there shares what Christians experience on the ground and why anti-Israel sentiment is rising globally. MAIN THING: Pastor Ed Grifenhagen set out to disprove the Bible as a devout Jew—but the deeper he studied Scripture, the more convinced he became that Jesus is the Messiah. LAST THING: A reminder from Psalm 121 that our help ultimately comes from the Lord. WATCH: Tré's FULL Main Thing interview: https://youtu.be/t4o_YtaVOBU?si=_2iBtJhQue1Kc90B PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
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    23 mins
  • U.S. Sinks Iranian Warship as Missile Strike Kills 9 in Israel, Kurds Rising, Matthew 6

    U.S. Sinks Iranian Warship as Missile Strike Kills 9 in Israel, Kurds Rising, Matthew 6
    Mar 5 2026
    Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: A U.S. submarine sinks an Iranian warship in a historic torpedo strike — the first of its kind since World War II — as the Pentagon says the U.S. is “winning decisively” in Operation Epic Fury and moving toward full control of Iran’s airspace. Iran warns the U.S. will “bitterly regret” the attack as missile and drone strikes intensify across the region. FOCUS STORY: The human cost of the war hits home in Israel. An Iranian ballistic missile strike kills nine civilians and injures dozens after slamming into a residential area. CBN’s Paul Petitte reports from the scene, bringing a sobering look at the devastation and the resilience of Israelis under fire. MAIN THING: Could Iran’s Kurdish population become the next pressure point against the regime? With Kurdish factions reportedly preparing for a potential offensive in Iran’s northwest, analysts examine whether internal unrest could weaken Tehran — or trigger wider regional instability. LAST THING: Matthew 6:3 — “But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.” WATCH: Paul Petitte reports from scene of missile attack https://youtu.be/Z3nXQiVuYPg PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
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    22 mins
  • War With Iran Escalates Again, Texas Primary SHAKEUP, Hope Rising at the Border, Acts 14

    War With Iran Escalates Again, Texas Primary SHAKEUP, Hope Rising at the Border, Acts 14
    Mar 4 2026
    Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Operation Epic Fury enters Day 4 as U.S.–Israel strikes decapitate top Iranian leadership, Tehran fires back across the region, and Americans are urged to evacuate parts of the Middle East. Plus, a political earthquake in Texas as Dan Crenshaw falls and John Cornyn heads to a runoff with Ken Paxton. FOCUS STORY: Iranian drones hit U.S.-linked targets in Saudi Arabia while regional powers weigh their next move. What is Tehran’s strategy—and is the regime picking a fight it can’t win? MAIN THING: As Iran’s regime falters, Christian refugees in Armenia celebrate and pray for change. Operation Blessing is mobilizing near the border to provide food, shelter, and the hope of Christ to families fleeing chaos. LAST THING: Acts 14 reminds us that “through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God”—a powerful encouragement as believers around the world endure persecution. PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
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    22 mins
  • War Widens: Rubio Signals Long Fight as U.S. Death Toll Rises, Marijuana Dangers, Ecclesiastes 5:2

    War Widens: Rubio Signals Long Fight as U.S. Death Toll Rises, Marijuana Dangers, Ecclesiastes 5:2
    Mar 3 2026
    Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the fight against Iran is just beginning as the U.S. death toll climbs to six. We break down Operation Epic Fury, rising oil prices, naval threats near the Strait of Hormuz, and what the White House says the real mission is. FOCUS STORY: As missiles fly, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tells CBN’s Caitlin Burke that prayer is guiding decisions at the Pentagon. Plus, an on-the-ground update from Jerusalem as life resumes under the shadow of warning sirens. MAIN THING: Is marijuana really harmless? Billy Hallowell speaks with Dr. Raymond Wiggins about new studies raising serious concerns over THC and long-term mental and physical health risks. LAST THING: Ecclesiasties 5:2 PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
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    18 mins
  • War Erupts with Iran, Underground Church Rises, 2 Timothy 3

    War Erupts with Iran, Underground Church Rises, 2 Timothy 3
    Mar 2 2026
    Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: WAR breaks out with Iran as missiles and drones hit multiple Middle Eastern nations, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan, and the UAE. A fire erupts at Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura oil refinery, U.S. fighter jets crash amid heavy fire in Kuwait, and Israel claims to have eliminated senior Iranian intelligence officials in Tehran. The U.S. and Gulf allies condemn Iran’s “reckless and indiscriminate” attacks as the region teeters on the edge of full-scale conflict. FOCUS STORY: Rev. Shah Ahmadi lived in Iran for 22 years before fleeing after converting to Christianity. He shares what life is really like under the regime, what happens when someone leaves Islam for Christ, and how his family paid a price for his faith. His firsthand account offers a sobering look at the cost of discipleship inside Iran. MAIN THING: As bombs fall and global powers maneuver, what does this war mean for Iran’s underground church? Chris Mitchell, Joshua Swanson, and Pastor Robbie Dawkins weigh in on the spiritual battle behind the military one — and why persecution has historically fueled explosive church growth in Iran. Is this crisis a turning point for the region? LAST THING: 2 Timothy 3:12 — “In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
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  • Hillary Clinton GRILLED at Epstein Hearing, Iran's Chilling Tactics, Hebrews 4:12

    Hillary Clinton GRILLED at Epstein Hearing, Iran's Chilling Tactics, Hebrews 4:12
    Feb 27 2026
    Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Hillary Clinton faces tough questions in the Epstein files investigation, telling lawmakers she does not recall ever meeting Jeffrey Epstein. The high-stakes deposition in New York comes as the House Oversight Committee presses for answers about Epstein’s connections to powerful elites — with Bill Clinton expected to testify next. Meanwhile, mortgage rates dip below 6% for the first time in years, offering a potential psychological boost to a frozen housing market. FOCUS STORY: Disturbing reports out of Iran claim the regime is withholding the bodies of slain protesters unless families pay cash. As unrest continues, we examine how Tehran is responding to dissent, what it signals about the regime’s stability, and how the U.S. is reacting to escalating human rights concerns. MAIN THING: Is Israel becoming hostile toward Christians — or is that narrative missing key context? Julie Stahl, Paul Pettite, and Melissa Francis break down claims of airport detentions, harassment incidents, and media framing — and separate viral accusations from on-the-ground reality in Jerusalem. LAST THING: Hebrews 4:12 — “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword… discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454
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    23 mins