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Gateway Church Suit Dismissed, Couple Sues Surrogate, Methodist Feud Deepens, Wahlberg and McCarthy Baptized
Top headlines for Monday, August 24, 2026A Texas appeals court tosses Cindy Clemishire's defamation suit against Gateway Church, citing church governance protections. A California couple sues the surrogate who refused to abort their son. Two Milligan University cyclists are killed by a driver. Plus, Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy are baptized together.0:11 Cindy Clemishire's defamatio

Spurgeon College Student Dies on Mission Trip, Court Blocks ICE Church Raids, WNBA Admits Fan Shirt Error
Top headlines for Friday, August 21, 2026A federal appeals court upholds the block on ICE raids at houses of worship. Johnny Hunt appeals his dismissed case against the SBC. The WNBA admits security wrongly told fans to cover shirts opposing males in women's sports. Plus, Keith Getty on singing Scripture in the AI age.0:11 Student dies during missions training program at Spurgeon College1

Navy SEAL's 9/11 Gratitude, United Methodists Tackle AI Ethics, Kendrick Brothers Reimagine 'Flywheel'
Sponsored by Wycliffe: There are still people whose Bibles are blank, while millions of others have incomplete stories. Help make God's Word accessible. Give today at: https://bit.ly/3Thk8SHTop headlines for Thursday, August 20, 2026A former priest faces charges of stealing $740,000 from churches and his own mother. Pastor Greg Locke describes a pre-dawn federal raid on his Tennessee home

Hayden Panettiere Dies at 36, China Targets U.S. Classrooms, Hamilton's Kansas Senate Run
Visit Crossmap.com — your trusted source for inspiration and life-changing stories from people of faith.Top headlines for Wednesday, August 19, 2026A new report alleges a Chinese Communist Party-linked scholarship program has reached dozens of U.S. schools and universities. Plus, a Colorado Forest Service officer wins the right to keep Sundays for worship, a Texas surrogate who refused an

Televangelist Brian Carn Jailed, Adam Hamilton Defends Remarks, Babylon Bee Sues Over AI Law
Sponsored by Wycliffe: There are still people whose Bibles are blank, while millions of others have incomplete stories. Help make God's Word accessible. Give today at: https://bit.ly/3Thk8SHTop headlines for Tuesday, August 18, 2026A televangelist who vowed he'd never see jail begins a nine-month sentence for tax obstruction. The Babylon Bee sues New Mexico over AI satire warning labels.

Missionary Pilot Released, IDF Protects West Bank Christian Village, 11 Indicted in Marriage Fraud
Top headlines for Monday, August 17, 2026Adults now make up the majority of Southern Baptist baptisms, marking a generational shift. Missionary pilot Kevin Rideout is free after nine months of captivity in West Africa. Israeli forces seal off Taybeh, the West Bank's only all-Christian village. Plus, Mel Gibson reveals new details on The Resurrection of the Christ.0:11 Adults accounted for

Rubio Defines True Liberty, WNBA Slams Critics on Women's Sports, Paxton PAC's AI Cold War Ad
Top headlines for Friday, August 14, 2026Marco Rubio marks America's 250th with a message that liberty isn't freedom from duty to family, nation and God. The WNBA breaks its silence on transgender eligibility amid mounting online vitriol. A Liberty University student asks the Supreme Court to end a tuition ban on religious majors. Plus, a United Methodist conference sues a Dallas megachur

Teacher Arrested for Church Bomb Threat, Primary Election Highlights, Michael W. Smith on Celebrity Worship
Sponsored by Wycliffe: There are still people whose Bibles are blank, while millions of others have incomplete stories. Help make God's Word accessible. Give today at: https://bit.ly/3Thk8SHTop headlines for Thursday, August 13, 2026Michael W. Smith warns modern worship risks becoming celebrity-driven, and sees revival among Gen Z. A former teacher and choir member faces felony charges ov

Meta Pulls AI Image Tool, Fauci Admits Vaccine Miscarriage Risk, MA Legalizes Nine-Month Abortion
Visit Crossmap.com — your trusted source for inspiration and life-changing stories from people of faith.Top headlines for Wednesday, August 12, 2026A Liberian pastor suffers a stroke in ICE custody as his family demands answers. Newly released texts show Fauci privately warned of a possible vaccine-miscarriage link. Massachusetts legalizes abortion through all nine months. Plus, a Wiscons

NC Teens Charged in Abortion Pill Birth, 'Ruth' Hits Wonder Project, Insurer Drops Jesus Sticker Driver
Sponsored by Wycliffe: There are still people whose Bibles are blank, while millions of others have incomplete stories. Help make God's Word accessible. Give today at: https://bit.ly/3Thk8SHTop headlines for Tuesday, August 11, 2026A California church IT consultant receives 40 years for secretly filming children. A magnitude 7.4 earthquake rocks Colombia, leaving damage and casualties. A

Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order, Bill Johnson Holy Spirit Claim, Whistleblower Wins Detransition Clinic
Top headlines for Monday, August 10, 2026A Texas nurse's settlement forces Houston hospital to open the nation's first free detransitioner clinic. McKinney's City Council unanimously approves a mosque complex despite heated opposition. A Baptist pastor walks free after two weeks in Syrian detention. Plus, Bethel's Bill Johnson draws fire over his claims about the Holy Spirit.0:11 Texas pa

Court Upholds Florida Drag Show Law, Bible Study Boosts Discipleship, 'Soul Snatchers' Confronts Fear
Top headlines for Friday, August 7, 2026A federal appeals court upholds Florida's ban on children attending drag shows, while a Washington therapist's challenge to the state's conversion therapy ban gets new life after a key Supreme Court ruling. Plus, Mike Posner reveals his baptism and new faith, and Lifeway Research links small groups to stronger discipleship.0:11 Federal court upholds

UK PM Burnham Urged to Defend Christian Freedoms, Rep. Chuck Edwards Exits Race, Progressives Win in Michigan
Sponsored by Wycliffe: There are still people whose Bibles are blank, while millions of others have incomplete stories. Help make God's Word accessible. Give today at: https://bit.ly/3Thk8SHTop headlines for Thursday, August 6, 2026Calls grow for UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to safeguard Christian free speech as buffer zones and a conversion therapy ban raise alarm. Rep. Chuck Edwards q

Sabalenka Defends Gender Tests, In-N-Out CEO Says "Turn to God," Disney Actor Loses Broadway Role
Visit Crossmap.com — your trusted source for inspiration and life-changing stories from people of faith.Top headlines for Wednesday, August 5, 2026Aryna Sabalenka backs the WTA's new gender testing requirement, calling it essential to fairness. In-N-Out's Lynsi Snyder urges employees to turn to God after a deadly shooting at an Idaho location. Border Patrol arrests two Texas pastors en ro

GA Released Time Program Restored, John Piper Warns of Doomscrolling, Iraqi Court Backs Christian Woman
Sponsored by Wycliffe: There are still people whose Bibles are blank, while millions of others have incomplete stories. Help make God's Word accessible. Give today at: https://bit.ly/3Thk8SHTop headlines for Tuesday, August 4, 2026A federal court orders a Georgia district to reinstate a Christian released-time program after its director criticized a tax hike. John Piper warns against doom

Marriott Genocide Tourism, Bomberger Slams Court Ruling, Texas Halts Chris Brown’s University
Top headlines for Monday, August 3, 2026Marriott faces backlash over genocide tourism packages through Nagorno-Karabakh. A Mississippi pastor who preached the Bible in 96 straight hours hears from a witch who cursed him, and converted. Texas orders the university that gave Chris Brown a doctorate to stop granting degrees. Plus, fire strikes a Knoxville megachurch.0:11 Marriott Bonvoy accu

Michigan Halts Conversion Therapy Ban, Family Sues xAI Over Grok, Same-Sex Marriage Support Dips
Top headlines for Friday, July 31, 2026Michigan halts enforcement of its counseling ban after a First Amendment challenge, and a Michigan hospital pays $410,000 to a physician assistant fired over gender-transition procedures. An Arkansas family sues Elon Musk's xAI over Grok-generated abuse imagery, while Iran seizes Tehran's oldest Protestant church amid an intensifying crackdown on Chr

Iraq Urges Christians to Return, Gorsuch Says U.S. Never About One Religion, Care Bear LGBT Exhibit
Sponsored by Wycliffe: There are still people whose Bibles are blank, while millions of others have incomplete stories. Help make God's Word accessible. Give today at: https://bit.ly/3Thk8SHTop headlines for Thursday, July 30, 2026Iraq's prime minister urges exiled Christians to return, though church leaders question whether the government has fixed what drove them out. A Missouri fire st

Trump Mocks Talarico, 'MyGender' Dolls in MN Schools, Religious Liberty Commission Lawsuit
Visit Crossmap.com — your trusted source for inspiration and life-changing stories from people of faith.Top headlines for Wednesday, July 29, 2026The DOJ settles with a pro-life father of 11 arrested in a predawn FBI raid. Trump mocks Texas Senate nominee James Talarico at the Correspondents' Dinner. Pastor Greg Locke admits his tent church has shrunk amid a federal probe. Plus, a Georgia

Israel on UNESCO Ruling, Ocean City Countersues Church Shelter, CA Approves Mixed-Sex Restrooms
Sponsored by Wycliffe: There are still people whose Bibles are blank, while millions of others have incomplete stories. Help make God's Word accessible. Give today at: https://bit.ly/3Thk8SHTop headlines for Tuesday, July 28, 2026Israel condemns UNESCO for listing Sebastia, the biblical capital of the Kingdom of Israel, as a Palestinian heritage site. Ocean City, Maryland, countersues an

Pastor Nearly Dies from ChatGPT Advice, Israel 2030 Jesus Baptism Event, Talarico Targets Data Centers
Top headlines for Monday, July 27, 2026Robert Jeffress' Pathway to Victory tops one million YouTube subscribers. A former pastor sues OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT's faulty medical advice nearly killed him. Israel prepares for millions of pilgrims ahead of the 2,000th anniversary of Jesus' baptism. Plus, the White House backs WNBA star Sophie Cunningham amid backlash over women's sports.0:11 R

Talarico and Paxton Face PR Struggles, UN Report on Youth Marriage Desires, Podcast Defends Homeschool Criticism
Top headlines for Friday, July 24, 2026Texas's Senate race sees both candidates stumble as polls show a dead heat. Six Indian pastors begin five-year prison sentences under anti-conversion laws. Author Jen Hatmaker reveals she no longer believes in Hell. Plus, podcast host Jennifer Welch doubles down on her controversial attacks against Christian homeschooling.0:11 Talarico, Paxton face t

Gen Z Skips Church Over Trump, Fox Host Slammed for Attacking Journalist, Israel's Christian Ties
Top headlines for Thursday, July 23, 2026A new study finding nearly half of Gen Z Americans say Christians' Trump support keeps them from church. We also cover a Louisiana pastor's wife's affair scandal, South Carolina church leaders charged over a sex offender volunteer, and Mel Gibson's warning about the upcoming Passion sequel.0:11 Half of Gen Z says Trump support keeps them out of chu

Gulf Coast Braces for Storm, Moody Elects New President, Amnesty Labels Christian Groups Anti-Rights
Visit Crossmap.com — your trusted source for inspiration and life-changing stories from people of faith.Top headlines for Wednesday, July 22, 2026The arrest of a former Florida youth pastor charged with DUI manslaughter after a crash killed his daughter, the divorce of Faith Broadcasting Network founders André and Jenny Roebert, Rick Melson's election as Moody Bible Institute's new presid

Solomon's Temple Remains Found, JD Vance Warns Christians, Persecuted Church Grows Worldwide
Top headlines for Tuesday, July 21, 2026A Detroit church crediting prayer after five people survived a shooting during a funeral, new charges against influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate involving seven alleged victims, archaeologists unearthing charred beams believed to be from Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem, and a report revealing churches growing amid global persecution.0:11 Church says

Coalition Sues Trump Over Teen Pregnancy Funding, Navy Veteran's Miracle Recovery, 96-Hour Bible Marathon Sermon
Top headlines for Monday, July 20, 2026Record numbers of UK children arrested for sexual offenses amid concerns over violent online content, devastating flash floods that swept away multiple churches in Arunachal Pradesh, India, and a Navy veteran who miraculously awoke after his family planned his funeral and organ donation.0:11 Arrests of children for sexual offences spikes to record le

Education Dept Defends Homeschooling, Gen Z Women Trust Health Influencers, Marine Calls Trump "Antichrist"
Top headlines for Friday, July 17, 2026Focus on the Family's leadership transition as Jim Daly prepares to step down, the Education Department clapping back at podcasters who mocked homeschoolers, Justice Amy Coney Barrett revealing she received a bulletproof vest after the Dobbs leak, and Pew's finding that nearly 60% of Gen Z women get health info from influencers.0:11 Sight & Sound

Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Religious Liberty, Christian Nation Debate, Nativity Scene Ban
Top headlines for Thursday, July 16, 2026Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ warning that isolation is threatening religious liberty, Indiana’s clash over mosque prayer broadcasts, a Texas pastor indicted in a $3.2 million fraud scheme, and growing pressure on Iran to free imprisoned Christian convert Ghazal Marzban.0:11 Sarah Huckabee Sanders says 'lack of community' threatens liberty1:03 Life Churc

Idaho Abortion Ban Vote, Bible Reading Linked to Calling, Court Ends Tuition for Illegal Immigrants
Visit Crossmap.com — your trusted source for inspiration and life-changing stories from people of faith.Top headlines for Wednesday, July 15, 2026Greg Locke’s account of a federal raid on his home, Idaho’s abortion ban heading to voters, a Scottish Catholic teacher’s firing after sharing her beliefs, and new research showing hardship often drives Americans toward the Bible.0:11 Pastor Gre

Lindsey Graham Death, Trans Athletes Drop NH Girls Sports Case, UK Pro-Life MP Murder Probe
Top headlines for Tuesday, July 14, 2026Tributes after Senator Lindsey Graham’s sudden death, a suspect arrested in Molotov attacks on Queens houses of worship, transgender athletes dropping a challenge to New Hampshire’s girls’ sports ban, and Prime Video renewing “House of David” after 40 million viewers.0:11 8 reactions to the death of Lindsey Graham0:57 Individual arrested for throwin

Canada Surrogacy Abortion Lawsuit, Tyler Robinson Hearing, Ricky Schroder Slams Candace Owens
Top headlines for Monday, July 13, 2026A Canadian surrogacy lawsuit after a surrogate refused an abortion request; prosecutors press forward in the Charlie Kirk murder case; Texas’ Senate race tightens as James Talarico posts a record fundraising haul; and Philadelphia’s Enon Tabernacle mobilizes against human trafficking with a major community 8K.0:11 Same-sex couple sues surrogate mothe

Lutheran Church Cell Tower, Erika Kirk Speaks at Murder Hearing, Trump Earns Bible Royalties
Top headlines for Friday, July 10, 2026A Maryland church accused of hiding a cell tower above its preschool, Charlie Kirk’s family speaks as his accused killer faces court, a Christian nurse in Britain is cleared after a pronoun dispute, and concerns persist for Christians in China despite a pastor’s release.0:11 Lutheran church hiding cell tower antenna above preschool0:58 Erika Kirk spe

Craig Hagin Convicted, NYC Episcopal HQ Evacuated, The Odyssey Sparks Backlash
Top headlines for Thursday, July 9, 2026Craig Hagin’s neglect conviction, a federal court striking down Florida’s Stop WOKE Act in public universities, Christian families fleeing blasphemy fears in Pakistan, and a Midtown Manhattan high-rise evacuation after dangerous structural buckling during a housing conversion.0:11 Ex-Rhema Bible Church co-pastor Craig Hagin convicted1:04 Appeals cou

Maine LGBT School Ruling, GOP Israel Support Drops, Top Faith-Based Movies
Visit Crossmap.com — your trusted source for inspiration and life-changing stories from people of faith.Top headlines for Wednesday, July 8, 2026A California pastor is convicted in a domestic violence case, Maine’s tuition ruling forces Christian schools to follow LGBT policies, a new poll shows younger Republicans growing more critical of Israel, and Nigeria reels after eight Christian m

Congressman’s UFO Claim, Young Washington Sequel, MO Bans Taxpayer-Funded Inmate Trans Procedures
Top headlines for Tuesday, July 7, 2026A congressman describes a secretive UFO network raising spiritual questions, a Texas street evangelist prepares to sue after arrest threats at Pride Fest, a federal appeals court revives a challenge to Missouri conversion-therapy bans, and jailed Chinese pastor Ezra Jin is freed after U.S.-China talks.0:11 Rep. Eric Burlison claims 'clandestine' forc

US Embassy in Jerusalem, Venezuela Earthquake Miracle Rescue, Adam Hamilton Launches Senate Ad
Top headlines for Monday, July 6, 2026The U.S. signs a deal for a permanent embassy site in Jerusalem, rescuers pull a Venezuelan security guard alive from earthquake rubble after eight days, the Supreme Court is asked to protect a Native American sacred site, and a Kentucky church defends a viral VBS “shooting the devil” skit.0:11 Huckabee signs agreement for permanent Embassy site in Je

Church Weapons Arrest, South Carolina Debanking Ban, Forrest Frank Concert Success
Top headlines for Friday, July 3, 2026Police stopped an armed man outside a North Carolina church, a Southern Baptist pastor resigning after a divorce, Carl Trueman’s warning that AI and false autonomy are dehumanizing the West, and South Carolina’s new law banning “debanking” over religious or political beliefs.0:11 North Carolina man arrested for bringing flamethrowers to church1:00 So.

Venezuela Earthquake Relief, Texas Schools Add Bible Readings, BBC Launches Jesus Documentary
Top headlines for Thursday, July 2, 2026Venezuela’s deadly twin earthquakes and the urgent relief response, a grieving mother’s Capitol Hill plea over sanctuary city policies, Texas approving Bible passages in a required school reading list, and the BBC’s new Jesus docuseries amid rising interest in faith-based media.0:11 World Vision responds to Venezuela that was already on edge1:00 Str

Birthright Citizenship Ruling, Supergirl Box Office Bomb, Tarot Reader Converts to Christianity
Visit Crossmap.com — your trusted source for inspiration and life-changing stories from people of faith.Top headlines for Wednesday, July 1, 2026The Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling, its decision upholding bans on biological males in girls’ sports, a revived religious discrimination case against Alaska Airlines, and a surprising faith story: a TikTok tarot star leaving nearly

SCOTUS Rejects Trump Appeal, PCUSA Membership Drops, Passion Translation Scrutiny
Top headlines for Tuesday, June 30, 2026The Supreme Court declines to hear President Donald Trump’s appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case, an Egyptian Christian convert accused of terrorism sees his trial delayed, and the Presbyterian Church (USA) reports another year of steep membership losses. We also cover Minneapolis repealing its AIDS-era bathhouse ban, growing backlash against The Pass

Gateway Church Tithes Lawsuit, Asbury Cuts UMC Ties, Study Finds Fewer Christians Value Life
Top headlines for Monday, June 29, 2026Scott Turner’s push for a stronger Trump-faith alliance, a judge’s dismissal of the Gateway Church tithes lawsuit, the UMC’s split with Asbury Seminary over sexuality, and a troubling new survey showing many born-again Christians no longer see human life as sacred.00:11 HUD Sec. Scott Turner touts Trump's faith agenda01:04 Police deny Pastor Tony Spe

Supreme Court Asylum Ruling, Talarico's Christianity Remark, California LGBT School Dispute
Top headlines for Friday, June 26, 2026Supreme Court immigration rulings favoring Trump, renewed backlash over James Talarico’s “Christian who hates Christianity” remark, Louisiana pastor Tony Spell’s battery charge after a roadside fight, and a California lawsuit over parents’ rights to opt children out of LGBT-themed lessons.00:11 Back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela causing serious d

PCA Elects Fred Greco, Camp Mystic Bankruptcy, Savannah Guthrie Reacts to Nancy Note
Top headlines for Thursday, June 25, 2026Skillet’s “Monster” tops 1 billion Spotify streams, the PCA unanimously elects Fred Greco as stated clerk, Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy amid deadly flood lawsuits, and U.K. evangelicals urge Christians to boldly share the Gospel with Muslims.00:11 Skillet’s ‘Monster’ only Christian song with 1 billion streams01:01 PCA unanimously elects Fred Gr

Biblical Take on UFOs, Christian Artist Wins Gender Case, Toy Story 5 Screen Time Reactions
Visit Crossmap.com — your trusted source for inspiration and life-changing stories from people of faith.Top headlines for Wednesday, June 24, 2026A biblical take on UFOs and aliens, Canadian Christians warn Bill C-9 could chill religious speech, a 173-year-old Brooklyn church rebuilds after a devastating fire, and Browns players help lead baptisms and testimonies at “Cleveland for Christ.

Judge Wins Religious Freedom Settlement, Jordan Peterson on Health, Brazil Homeschool Case
Top headlines for Tuesday, June 23, 2026A Texas judge wins a major legal victory after refusing to officiate same-sex weddings on religious grounds, singer Joy Villa shares how she left Scientology and returned to Jesus, and Jordan Peterson says serious health issues are keeping him from podcasting and public speaking for now. Plus, Forrest Frank turns a Nashville stadium into a worship-f

Iran AI Christianity Tool, National Cathedral Interfaith Service, UC Pronoun Lawsuit
Top headlines for Monday, June 22, 2026Bunnie Xo’s split from Jelly Roll, a new AI gospel tool reaching persecuted seekers in Iran, Gallup’s latest warning signs on religion’s public standing, and Samaritan’s Purse opening Ebola treatment centers in Congo as the outbreak worsens.00:11 Bunnie Xo gives her side of story amid separation from Jelly Roll00:53 New AI tool makes it easier for Ir

Telehealth Abortions Rise, RFK Jr. Adds $700M for Recovery, JD Vance Faces on The View
Top headlines for Friday, June 19, 2026New abortion figures show more than 1.13 million abortions took place in the U.S. in 2025, with telehealth accounting for a growing share; the Episcopal Church moves to redevelop its longtime Manhattan headquarters into affordable housing through a ground lease; and Oregon drops a nearly $90,000 fine against a Christian counselor after a Supreme Cour

Gavin Newsom DOJ Probe, Nate Bargatze Backlash, Texas University Plans America 250 Service
Visit Crossmap.com — your trusted source for inspiration and life-changing stories from people of faith.Top headlines for Thursday, June 18, 2026Trump-backed candidates dominate key primaries with one notable loss, Gavin Newsom claims politics behind an FBI probe tied to his wife’s nonprofit, Nate Bargatze faces backlash over a White House UFC event, and Texas’ Senate race turns sharply p

Trump-Backed Pastor’s Texting Scandal, FBI Foils White House UFC Terror Plot
Top headlines for Wednesday, June 17, 2026A foiled terror plot targeting a White House event, a New Zealand church’s transgender-affirming billboard sparking backlash, and German soccer star Felix Nmecha giving glory to God after his first World Cup goal. Plus, MLB warns Giants players for writing Bible verses on Pride Night caps, Jelly Roll files for divorce, and a Texas county refuses t

Trump Iran Peace Deal, Anti-Christian Arson Surge, Tim Tebow Warns Parents on Predators
Top headlines for Tuesday, June 16, 2026President Donald Trump announces a deal to end the war with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a new report finds anti-Christian hate crimes in Europe surged in May with dozens of attacks across 11 countries, and Chinese authorities are accused of raiding an unregistered church service and detaining pastors, members, and children. Also, a Louisia

Pope Leo on Migrants, Seminary Leaders Urge AI Action, First Baptist Dallas Rebuilds
Top headlines for Monday, June 15, 2026Pope Leo XIV calls on the world to recognize the dignity of migrants during a visit to Spain, an Alabama pastor faces a theft indictment as his church rallies to his defense, and Christian educators and Bible readers wrestle with AI’s growing role in classrooms, sermons, and Scripture engagement. We also look at surprise claims of a possible Trump-Ir

Arizona Megachurch Land Win, Douglas Wilson on Mormonism, John Lennox Warns on AI
Top headlines for Friday, June 12, 2026Arizona megachurch Christ’s Church of the Valley wins a 19-acre public land auction for a new campus, former Harvest Christian Fellowship pastor Paul Havsgaard asks a federal court to dismiss a sweeping abuse lawsuit tied to church-run homes in Romania, and pastor Douglas Wilson stirs debate by calling Mormonism a non-Christian faith amid a Pentagon

JD Vance on Losing Faith, Americans Shift on Sex Ethics, Key Midterm Primaries
Top headlines for Thursday, June 11, 2026JD Vance opens up about drifting from faith and finding his way back, a new Gallup poll shows Americans growing more conservative on several major social issues, and primary results in key states highlight Donald Trump’s continued sway over Republican voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.Plus, Bethany Christian Services sharpens its Christian identity

SBC Elects Willy Rice, Clint Pressley Warns on Pride, Joe Weller Becomes Christian
Visit Crossmap.com — your trusted source for inspiration and life-changing stories from people of faith.Top headlines for Wednesday, June 10, 2026Florida pastor Willy Rice is elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention, outgoing SBC chief Clint Pressley urges Baptists to “hate pride,” and Cities Church pastor Jonathan Parnell opens the SBC annual meeting in prayer months after an

Spielberg’s Alien Film and Christian Faith, Pentagon Religious List Backlash, Abortion Debate
Top headlines for Tuesday, June 9, 2026Steven Spielberg says his upcoming film “Disclosure Day” will explore the spiritual fallout of confirming extraterrestrial life, the Pentagon revises its religious affiliation list after backlash over how Latter-day Saints were categorized, and former Newsboys frontman John James shares a message of repentance and redemption in a new memoir. Plus, Uk

Military Drops Wicca, Mark Driscoll Legal Threat, Texas Declares Nuclear Family Month
Top headlines for Monday, June 8, 2026The Pentagon cuts its list of recognized religious affiliations from 211 to 31, sparking accusations of Christian nationalism; a Michigan church and an Iowa megachurch battle city officials over ministries tied to feeding and serving their communities; and Pastor Mark Driscoll threatens legal action after former ministry leaders resign amid allegation

James Talarico Video Resurfaces, Missing Nuclear Lab Worker, Sesame Street Pride Backlash
Top headlines for Friday, June 5, 2026A viral sermon from Texas Senate candidate James Talarico stirs fresh debate over abortion and doctrine, Pastor Shane Idleman reveals a serious cancer diagnosis while saying his “treatment plan is Jesus,” and a missing Los Alamos lab employee is found dead in New Mexico. Plus, Washington’s archbishop removes a longtime exorcist over UFO-and-demon comm

Trump Calls Netanyahu “Crazy”, 5 Primary Election Highlights, MLB Faith vs. Pride Nights
Top headlines for Thursday, June 4, 2026President Donald Trump confirms he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “crazy” during a heated dispute over Lebanon, primary voters across six states reshape key 2026 midterm races with a notable loss for a Trump-backed candidate in Iowa, and Jackie Hill Perry responds to Pride Month backlash by urging Christians to stop defending thems

Trump Calls to Cancel Music at Great American Fair, Trey Falwell Sues Liberty University, Elevation College Costs $20K
Visit Crossmap.com — your trusted source for inspiration and life-changing stories from people of faith.Top headlines for Wednesday, June 3, 2026Trey Falwell’s $1.75 million lawsuit against Liberty University, backlash over Elevation College’s nearly $20,000 annual cost, warnings from an Orthodox priest about porn’s impact on identity, and tech leaders sounding alarms over AI creators “bu

Canada MAID Doctor Disciplined, SCOTUS Declines Parent Notification Case, Milly Alcock Backlash
Top headlines for Tuesday, June 2, 2026The Supreme Court lets a California parental-notification case stand, a Texas principal resigns after controversy over Quran distribution at a public high school, and Franklin Graham draws thousands to Madrid for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s Festival of Hope.00:11 Doctor disciplined after assessing patient's at coffee shop01:01 Nationa

Church Politics Survey, James Talarico Religion Clash, Museum of the Bible America 250
Top headlines for Monday, June 1, 2026A Pew survey finds politics still filling America’s pulpits; a California pastor faces new murder and conspiracy charges in a former member’s death; a court fight continues over teachers denied religious vaccine exemptions; and the Museum of the Bible launches America 250 programming.00:11 Most churchgoers say clergy talk about politics from pulpit01:

Israel Blacklisted for Sexual Violence, Jill Biden on Joe's Debate Performance, Adam Hamilton's Political Run
Top headlines for Friday, May 29, 2026The U.N. adds Israel to its sexual-violence blacklist, Jill Biden says she feared Joe Biden was having a stroke during his troubled 2024 debate, and Liberty University students appeal after being denied Virginia grants for religious studies. 00:11 UN places Israel on sexual violence blacklist00:58 Jill Biden 'frightened' watching Joe Biden's debate pe

Ball State Charlie Kirk Lawsuit, Kevin Leal Bible Page Scandal, Planned Parenthood Trans Drugs Report
Visit Crossmap.com — your trusted source for inspiration and life-changing stories from people of faith.Top headlines for Thursday, May 28, 2026A $225,000 free-speech settlement at Ball State, backlash after a minister told a teen to eat a Bible page, Elon Musk’s “Jesus-level” Neuralink claims, and Joe Biden’s lawsuit to block release of ghostwriter interview recordings.00:11 Indiana univ

U.S. Strikes Iran, James Talarico’s Abortion Bible Claim, $1B for Houses of Worship
Top headlines for Wednesday, May 27, 2026U.S. forces strike Iranian missile sites and boats near the Strait of Hormuz, Texas state Rep. James Talarico draws backlash for defending abortion rights through a faith-based argument, and a new adaptation of “Mendel’s Messiah” prepares to stream worldwide.00:11 US military strikes Iranian missile launch sites, boats01:02 James Talarico doubles d

Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical, Evangelicals Condemn Trump Immigration Memo, AK Church Abuse Lawsuit
Top headlines for Tuesday, May 26, 2026Mel Gibson’s Resurrection of the Christ release dates, Pope Leo XIV’s warning that AI threatens human dignity, an Evangelical outcry over a Trump immigration policy critics say could split families, and a lawsuit alleging an Arkansas church ignored years of abuse warnings.00:11 Release date announced for ‘The Resurrection of the Christ'00:56 Chris Br

Marco Rubio’s Cuba Warning, Church Attendance Lessens Depression, Trans Athlete Shares Girls Track Title
Top headlines for Friday, May 22, 2026Marco Rubio’s Cuba Independence Day message and bypassed aid plan, a Bible-reading marathon drawing millions amid calls for revival, new research linking committed religious practice to better mental health, and a California track controversy reigniting debate over transgender athletes in girls’ sports.00:11 Marco Rubio sends historic message to Cuban

SPLC Fraud Indictment, Katy Tur God-Rights Backlash, Texas AI Data Centers Battle Intensifies
Visit Crossmap.com — your trusted source for inspiration and life-changing stories from people of faith.Top headlines for Thursday, May 21, 2026Backlash after Katy Tur questioned “God-given rights,” a Virginia court revives the McLean Bible Church election lawsuit, Louisiana strengthens protections against worship service disruptions, and Texas communities push back on a fast-growing AI d

Trump Backs Ken Paxton, Mohler Pushes SBC Female Pastor Ban, ICE Agent Charged in Minnesota Shooting
Top headlines for Wednesday, May 20, 2026Trump backs Ken Paxton in Texas’ GOP Senate runoff, Albert Mohler revives a Southern Baptist push to ban female pastors, police probe a beheaded Jesus statue at a New York church as a possible hate crime, and Franklin Graham draws 30,000 to a historic Evangelical gathering in Belarus.00:11 Trump endorses Ken Paxton in runoff against Cornyn for US S

James Robison Dies at 82, Cornyn-Paxton Court Evangelicals, Detransitioner Clinic Opens
Top headlines for Tuesday, May 19, 2026Televangelist James Robison, founder of LIFE Outreach International and longtime host of “LIFE Today,” dies at 82; Texas’ Republican Senate runoff sharpens into a battle for Evangelical voters as John Cornyn and Ken Paxton clash over faith, immigration and party identity; and Texas Children’s Hospital agrees to pay $10 million and open what officials

DeSantis Slams U.K. Digital ID, Astronaut Butch Wilmore’s Faith Journey, Catholic Diocese Fights Trump Border Wall
Top headlines for Monday, May 18, 2026Ron DeSantis blasts the U.K.’s proposed Digital ID, a new docudrama urges Christian unity beyond politics, pastor Alonzo Fuller returns to custody in a sexual assault case, and astronaut Butch Wilmore reflects on faith after an eight-day mission stretched to nearly a year in space.00:11 Ron DeSantis blasts UK digital ID plan after King Charles' speech

In God We Trust Act, 10,000 Student Visa Fraud Cases, Nate Bargatze’s Comedy Journey
Top headlines for Friday, May 15, 2026We discuss a new push to display “In God We Trust” in every federal building, a major ICE investigation into alleged abuse of the student visa work program, Nate Bargatze’s mission to bring clean family comedy back to Hollywood, and the emotional response from Pastor Greg Locke after the tragic loss of his son.00:11 Mary Miller introduces 'In God We T

SBC Annual Meeting Draws 20K, ChatGPT Genesis Gender Debate, School District Sued Over Religious Education
Top headlines for Thursday, May 14, 2026The Southern Baptist Convention prepares for a record-setting gathering in Orlando, an Episcopal church in Maryland refuses to shut down its homeless shelter, and viral claims about ChatGPT “refusing” to read Genesis spark debate over AI and the Bible. 00:11 SBC anticipates over 20,000 to attend annual meeting in Orlando01:02 Ocean City church facin

Mark Driscoll’s Mary Remark, SBC Delivers 100th Ultrasound, Pro-Trans Groups Flagged
Visit Crossmap.com — your trusted source for inspiration and life-changing stories from people of faith.Top headlines for Wednesday, May 13, 2026Mark Driscoll faces backlash over a Mother’s Day post about Mary and Planned Parenthood, America prepares for its 250th birthday with faith-infused national celebrations, and the Southern Baptist Convention’s ERLC delivers its 100th ultrasound ma

Dignity Act Immigration Debate, Greg Locke Grieves Son, Ken Paxton Probes Schools
Top headlines for Tuesday, May 12, 2026The growing battle over immigration reform as the bipartisan Dignity Act gains traction in Congress, sparking fierce debate over border security, asylum reform, and accusations of “backdoor amnesty.” We also discuss the heartbreaking loss suffered by Pastor Greg Locke after the overdose death of his 20-year-old son Evan, and the powerful response he

Virginia Redistricting Blocked, Pentagon Releases UAP Files, Tributes Pour In for Joni Lamb
Top headlines for Monday, May 11, 2026President Donald Trump calls for “major investigations” into Kamala Harris, Oprah Winfrey, Beyoncé and others over celebrity endorsements tied to the 2024 election, a Texas pastors conference featuring Evangelicals for Harris seeks to equip church leaders to oppose Christian nationalism, and a centuries-old Armenian Christian quarter in Jerusalem wins

Josh Hawley Warns of Spiritual Crisis, Todd Wagner on Church Leadership, Marco Rubio Meets Pope Leo at Vatican
Top headlines for Friday, May 8, 2026Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Pope Leo at the Vatican following President Donald Trump’s criticism of the pontiff, a New York church debates the future of its sanctuary amid declining attendance, and a Christian ministry expands relief efforts after deadly flooding devastates communities in South Asia.00:11 Josh Hawley says America was 'fou

RFK Jr. Targets Psychiatric Drug Overuse, Abbott Funding Threat, Ramses II Discovery
Top headlines for Thursday, May 7, 2026Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveils a new HHS “deprescribing” initiative targeting the overuse of SSRIs and other psychiatric drugs, especially for children; Texas Governor Greg Abbott threatens to pull state funding over a Muslim-only Eid celebration planned at a city-owned waterpark in Grand Prairie; and Pastor Larry Ragland apologizes a

Perry Stone’s UFO Disclosure Claim, Texas Judge Resigns, SBC Membership Declines
Visit Crossmap.com — your trusted source for inspiration and life-changing stories from people of faith.Top headlines for Wednesday, May 6, 2026Perry Stone claims pastors were quietly briefed by U.S. officials to prepare for possible UFO and extraterrestrial disclosure, a Texas judge agrees to resign and accept a lifetime ban after misconduct complaints, and Los Angeles Unified reverses c

NJ AG Defends First Choice Subpoena, Pastor Brian Carn Sentence, Netflix Sets Narnia Release Cast
Top headlines for Tuesday, May 5, 2026A Florida church secures a major legal victory in its religious liberty case, pastor Brian Carn is sentenced to federal prison for tax violations, and Netflix reveals the release date and cast for “Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew,” the first film in its new adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ beloved series.00:11 New Jersey AG targets pregnancy center despite SCO

Trump Report Exposes Biden Anti-Christian Bias, Father Tolton Shrine Advances, Kemi Badenoch Backs NHS Nurses
Top headlines for Monday, May 4, 2026A new Justice Department report alleging anti-Christian bias under the Biden administration, a major shrine honoring Father Augustine Tolton, and Daddy Yankee’s prison ministry.00:11 DOJ releases report detailing anti-Christian bias under Biden01:07 America’s first black priest is getting a shrine01:58 Daddy Yankee brings message of redemption to 2,000
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