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In today's episode, we start by discussing a recent appeals court decision that bars West Virginia and North Carolina from denying Medicaid coverage for gender reassignment procedures to trans-identified individuals. We then hear from the president of an international Christian persecution watchdog, who highlights the growing unawareness among Western Christians of the challenges to faith and speech freedoms in hostile environments.
Pastor Jack Graham of Prestonwood Baptist Church shares his perspective on the rising anti-Israel sentiment in the U.S., framing it as a manifestation of spiritual warfare. Finally, we explore actor Cuba Gooding Jr.'s latest role in “The Firing Squad,” where he portrays a drug dealer's journey to redemption, mirroring his personal transformation story.
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Germany Calls to Restrict Puberty Blockers, Nikki Haley Backs Trump, Trans Surgeries Linked to Elevated Suicide Risk
Fortune 500 Companies Embrace Religion, Baptist Pastor Charged with Obstructing DOJ, 12,000 Baptized in California
US Abortion Rates Rise, UMC Megachurch Bans Same-Sex Weddings, Trans Athlete Boo’d for Winning Girls’ State Title
Royal Family Rebuked for Nigeria Photo Op, Jewish Family Fights Antisemitic HOA, Blac Chyna Gets Baptized
New Abortion Ballot Initiatives, SCOTUS Refuses School Trans Policy Case, 'Sight' Film: Labor Camp to Surgeon
Pope Francis Criticizes U.S. Bishops, Antisemitism at Harvard, Christian Teacher Gets $360K Pronoun Settlement
KC Chiefs Pressured to Dismiss Butker, Maranatha Baptist Appoints First Female Pastor, MD Schools Can Require LGBT Reading
Pro-Life Atheist Sentenced to Prison, RFK Jr. Clarifies Abortion Stance, Hotel Cancels Pro-Israel Event
High School Blocks Pro-Life Club, Target Unveils Its Pride Plans, Matt Chandler on Mark of the Beast
Supreme Court Pro-Life Center Ruling, PTC Slams Disney’s Plan to Merge HBO Max Content, AI Skepticism
Biden Threatens to Cut Off Weapons to Israel, Missouri Defunds Planned Parenthood, NY Abortion Rights Halted
Rising Antisemitism Concerns in Education, Female Athletes Sue Biden, Benny Hinn Reveals Ministry Regrets
SBC Attendance Surges, Boy Scouts' Gender-Inclusive Rebrand, Mica Miller Case Closure, 'Lifemark' Hits Top 10
U.S. is 1 of 8 Nations with Abortion Up to Birth, Pro-Israel Rally at USC, Inquiry Into FBI Diversity Hires
Reactions to the Antisemitism Bill, Controversy Hits 'Sound of Freedom', Ayaan Hirsi Ali Regrets Mocking Christianity
Trump on Abortion: States Should Decide, John MacArthur Claims Mental Illness Isn't Real, AZ Repeals Abortion Ban
Violence Erupts at UCLA, House Passes Anti-Semitism Bill, Global Methodist Church Reacts to UMC LGBT Changes
UMC Repeals Ban on LGBT Clergy, Rising Syncretism in the U.S., Eric Metaxas Issues Wake-Up Call for America
UK Bishops Issue Guidance on Gender Transitions, Ef-3 Tornado Hits Nebraska, Dr. Phil Speaks Out
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