The WorldView in 5 Minutes
The World View in 5 Minutes is a daily news round-up hosted by veteran talk show host Adam McManus, with writing from radio host and pastor Kevin Swanson and other staff writers. The podcast offers a Christian perspective on current events, pairing news stories with applicable Scriptures. It covers politics, pop culture, church news, and traces God's sovereign hand in world affairs. The show is described as part Paul Harvey, part R.C. Sproul, appealing to listeners seeking a biblically grounded overview of the day's headlines.
Episodes
J.D. Vance believes Christian lifestyle suffices over verbal evangelism; Ex-Fauci adviser pleads guilty to concealing COVID-19 origins; Senator Darline Graham performed poorly in GOP Senatorial run-off debate
It’s Friday, August 21st, 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 Adam McManus
Nigerian policed arrested 22-year-old for converting to Christianity
Nigerian police arrested a 22-year-old woman for converting to Christianity from Islam, reports International Christian Concern.
Though the Fede
Trump picked a pro-lifer to head the FDA; Canadian military chaplains prohibited from mentioning God in public; Christian Forest Service officer no longer required to work on Sundays
It’s Thursday, August 20th, 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 and Adam McManus
Vietnamese court sentences pastor to 7 years in prison
A court in Vietnam sentenced a Protestant pastor to over seven years in prison this month.
Fifty-nine-old-pastor Y Nuen Ayun had been le
Conservative kicked out of school board meeting over filthy books; Trump gives $2 billion to Christian non-profits for disaster relief; 40 European hate crimes against Christians
It’s Wednesday, August 19th, 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, Timothy Reed, and Adam McManus
40 European hate crimes against Christians
Christians in Europe faced dozens of hate crimes in July.
The Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination Against Christians in Eu
Arizona pastor murdered by crucifixion; The birth dearth in America; Gen Z investors believe sports betting is good investment
It’s Tuesday, August 18th, 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 Kevin Swanson and Timothy Reed
Arizona pastor murdered by crucifixion
Demonically inspired opposition to the Christian faith is on the rise here in the United States as well as overseas.
A Christian pastor in Arizona was su
U.S. missionary freed after 9 months captivity from Niger, Africa; Earthquake hits Indonesia; Dressed as Muslim, James O’Keefe exposes how Minnesota enables voter fraud
It’s Monday, August 17th, 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 Adam McManus
U.S. missionary freed after 9 months captivity from Niger, Africa
On August 14th, Kevin Rideout, a 50-year-old American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger, Africa last October, was released and will be reunite
Christian weatherman prays on-air for safety in San Antonio; India’s March for Life draws 5,000; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is Democratic presidential frontrunner
It’s Friday, August 14th, 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 Adam McManus
India’s March for Life draws 5,000
India’s fifth National March for Life was held on August 8 and 9 in the city of Chennai, drawing a crowd of 5,000 people eager to proclaim the dignity of human life, reports Life
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt embraces motherhood; Christians help victims of Columbia’s earthquake; Mexican Bible Society translates Scriptures into 8 local languages
It’s Thursday, August 13th, 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 and Adam McManus
Haitian gangs target churches
Violent gangs in Haiti are increasingly targeting churches.
These gangs control up to 90 percent of the capital of Port-au-Prince. They have killed and kidnapped
Trump recommends fewer child vaccines & greater parental authority; British driver lost car insurance over Christian bumper sticker; Massachusetts legalized killing babies on their birthdays
It’s Wednesday, August 12th, 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 and Adam McManus
British driver lost car insurance over Christian bumper sticker
A British driver lost his car insurance for displaying a Christian message on his vehicle.
Simeon Chandra put handmade “Jesus
Canada euthanized Christian grandmother against her will; Columbia hit by major earthquake; Attorney General Todd Blanche eager to end mail-order abortions
It’s Tuesday, August 11th, 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 Kevin Swanson and Timothy Reed
Canada euthanized Christian grandmother against her will
The nation of Canada continues down the dark path of euthanasia.
This time, comes this shocking story, where the state euthanized Brigit
Fauci subpoenaed by 3 GOP AGs for profiting from COVID guidance; Senator Fetterman takes issue with anti-Israel Democratic Michigan Senate candidate; Inspiring CEO gives company to charity after working 58 years
It’s Monday, August 10th, 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 Adam McManus
Sudanese armed executed pastor and 6 others extrajudicially
A pastor in Sudan’s Nuba Mountains was executed extrajudicially, along with six other people, after members of an armed faction arrested him at his chu
Senate Republicans hold Fauci in contempt of Congress; Southwest Airlines blocks ICE from detaining illegal aliens on 6 flights; Planned Parenthood sues Trump over denial of Title X funding
It’s Friday, August 7th, 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 Adam McManus
Tanzanian Christians worried about Muslim threats
In several Muslim-majority communities along Tanzania’s coast in eastern Africa along the Indian Ocean, small Christian churches continue to worship under growing p
British millionaire stands up for persecuted street preachers; Democrat primary voters elect another leftist; Doctors successfully operated on baby in the womb
It’s Thursday, August 6th, 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 and Adam McManus
Algerian, African church going underground
The Protestant church in Algeria is going underground.
The Muslim-majority country is located in North Africa. Authorities there have shut down near
Muslims killed 20 Christians in Congo; Planned Parenthood has closed 57 abortion mills since 2025; The Worldview news team is fully funded
It’s Wednesday, August 5th, 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 and me
Muslims killed 20 Christians in Congo
Islamic militants killed over 20 people in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo last month.
The Muslims killed a church elder and a worship leader in the villa
Armed citizens stopped mass murderer at Idaho In-N-Out Burgers; Support for homosexual faux marriage is collapsing; Massachusetts considers birthday abortions without exceptions
It’s Tuesday, August 4, 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 Kevin Swanson, Timothy Reed and Adam McManus
Amnesty Int’l apologized for smearing Christians and pro-lifers
Some good news on the Christian persecution front today.
Amnesty International has officially apologized for publis
The Worldview is $13,820.83 short of our goal! Leftist TV Host SHOCKED about our God-given rights; Senator Hawley to Dr. Fauci: “A million people dead. You’re getting rich!”
It’s Monday, August 3, 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 Adam McManus
Equipping the Persecuted’s warnings about endangered Nigerian Christians unheeded
On July 1st, Equipping The Persecuted issued multiple terror alerts warning that Islamist Fulani Ethnic Militia were preparing coordi
Dr. Fauci invoked Fifth Amendment 111 times in GOP-led committee; Watchdog group: Medical groups should condemn transgender surgeries on minors; Marijuana should not be reclassified as a less dangerous drug
It’s Friday, July 31st, 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 Adam McManus
Syrians in America have to leave the country
The expiration of Temporary Protected Status for Syrians in America this week has renewed attention on the fragile security environment facing civilians in Syria, partic
Senator questions CDC’s billion-dollar COVID-shot contract to Pfizer; Ukrainian refugees have planted 160 churches across Europe; 70th anniversary of America’s “In God We Trust” motto
It’s Thursday, July 30th, 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 and Adam McManus
Iranian Muslim authorities shut down oldest Protestant church
Iranian officials recently shut down the oldest Protestant church in the country.
Christians have held worship services at St. Pete
California lifeguard saved 10-year-old boy; Drinking water in three cities contained Abortion Kill Pill; Younger churchgoers want more liturgy in worship service
It’s Wednesday, July 29th, 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 and Adam McManus
India looking to restrict foreign funding of Christian groups
India’s Parliament is considering a bill to restrict foreign funding of Christian and other faith-based groups.
The measure would
The Worldview needs to raise $51,573 by July 31! U.S. condemns Nigerian Islamic massacre of Christian family; Nicaraguan communist president suspended elections indefinitely
It’s Tuesday, July 28th, 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 Kevin Swanson, Timothy Reed and Adam McManus
U.S. condemns Nigerian Islamic massacre of Christian family
The U.S. government is condemning the Islamic massacre of a Nigerian pastor’s family in northern Nigeria that occurred ea
Christian WNBA star attacked for opposing men in women’s sports, Pakistani Supreme Court releases Muslim murderers of Christian couple, Wildfires in France and Spain have displaced 250,000 people
It’s Monday, July 27th, 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 Adam McManus
Pakistani Supreme Court releases Muslim murderers of Christian couple
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered the release of the final three men on death row in the 2014 murder case of a Christian couple, Shahzad
Trump blasts Democrat Communists as greatest threat to America; Homosexual Fox News host buys surrogate child; NYC Mayor threatens to arrest Israeli Prime Minister as “war criminal”
It’s Friday, July 24th, 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 Adam McManus
British pro-lifer brutally murdered
There’s a brutal update about the murder of a retired British pro-life politician.
Shockingly, the man accused of murdering former British politician Ann Widdecombe on July 8th s
No more U.S. aid to Nigeria over persecution of Christians; New British Prime Minister is a socialist; Scottish authorities fired pro-life teacher
It’s Thursday, July 23rd, 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 and Adam McManus
Vietnamese Communists have falsely charged 119 Christians
Communist authorities in central Vietnam have charged 119 Christians so far this year.
Officials accuse the believers of being involved
Trump pauses billion dollars in Medicaid to CA and MN over fraud; Christian convert in Somaliland, Africa poisoned to death by Muslim family; Wooden beams from Solomon’s Temple discovered
It’s Wednesday, July 22nd, 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 and Adam McManus
Christian convert in Somaliland, Africa poisoned to death by Muslim family
Morning Star News reports a Christian convert was poisoned to death in Somaliland earlier this month.
Somaliland is a
Court: Amish parents cannot abstain from school vaccinations; Unapologetic prayer at NASCAR; 7,000 Americans contracted cyclospora virus, many from Taco Bell
It’s Tuesday, July 21st, 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 Kevin Swanson, Timothy Reed and Adam McManus
Chinese pastor reveals prison conditions
The Chinese pastor, just released from prison, because of the U.S. President’s intervention, spoke out about his experience in a Wall Street
Pakistani Christian 13-year-old girl still captive to Muslim man; President Trump’s primetime speech on election integrity; Samaritan’s Purse deployed disaster relief unit for Texas flood victims
It’s Monday, July 20th, 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 Adam McManus
Pakistani Christian 13-year-old girl still captive to Muslim man
On July 7, the European Parliament condemned Pakistan for its violation of human rights, citing a 13-year-old Christian Pakistani girl who is still f
Focus on the Family president Jim Daly to step down; AG nominee open to roll back Biden’s mail-order Abortion Kill Pill; Man, who spewed racial epithet, charged black NBC Today co-host
It’s Friday, July 17th, 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 Adam McManus
Scottish man arrested for hate speech about pro-life politician’s murder
A 50-year-old man, pretending to be a woman, who works at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland, publicly celebrated the murder of former Br
Pro-life British Member of Parliament was killed; U.S. to Iran: Stop persecuting Christians; Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil sold for $50 million
It’s Thursday, July 16th, 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 and Adam McManus
U.S. to Iran: Stop persecuting Christians
The United States is calling for Iran to end its persecution of Christians. According to Open Doors, it’s the tenth worst country in the world.
In one
Arkansas is best for religious liberty & New York is worst; British island legalizing assisted suicide; People who experienced heartache more likely to turn to Bible
It’s Wednesday, July 15th, 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 and Adam McManus
Pakistani Christians targeted in absurd blasphemy cases
Most blasphemy cases in Pakistan in recent years were fabricated. Officials admitted this to a parliamentary committee last week. Christi
Hospitals treated COVID-shot rejectors as “plagued rats”; SC Gov appointed Lindsey Graham’s sister to serve remainder of term; 28 Georgia inmates got baptized after Bible studies
It’s Tuesday, July 14th, 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 Kevin Swanson, Timothy Reed and Adam McManus
Fulani Muslim militia most deadly force against Christians
The Observatory for Religious Freedom in Africa has issued a study on terror-related violence on the Dark Continent. The g
Marriage advocate Mike McManus entered Heaven; California puts abortion pill reversal on trial; Texas police officers vs. Christian preachers at “pride” event
It’s Monday, July 13th, 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 Adam McManus
Texas police officers vs. Christian preachers at “pride” event
Today, our persecution of Christians story comes surprisingly from Texas.
On June 27th, Rich Penkoski and like-minded believers spoke the truth and pre
War Secretary Pete Hegseth publicly prayed to King Jesus on July 4th; Maine’s Democratic Senatorial candidate suspends campaign; Students for Life gives Congress an ‘F’ after Planned Parenthood’s funding resumes
It’s Friday, July 10th, 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 Adam McManus
Finnish MP, convicted for quoting Bible, denied transit through London airport
Finnish Member of Parliament Päivi Räsänen, who was recently convicted by Finland’s Supreme Court for quoting the Bible, has been told
Young Men’s Christian Assoc. allows men in women’s locker rooms; Ban on Planned Parenthood funding expired last week; Christian US soccer player: “I’m just trying to bring people into His light.”
It’s Thursday, July 9th, 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 and Adam McManus
2026 Global Persecution of Christian Index released
International Christian Concern released its 2026 Global Persecution Index. The report highlights 20 countries where Christians face persecutio
Trump: “Our founders were great, our cause was just.”; Hamas dissolved Gaza government; Britain discovered rare copy of Declaration of Independence
It’s Wednesday, July 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 and Adam McManus
Rising anti-Christian incidents in Israel
Anti-Christian incidents are surging in Israel this year.
A report from the Religious Freedom Data Centre found there were 83 incidents of harassment d
The Worldview needs to raise $123,500 by 7/31 to stay on the air; LEGO pushes sexual perversion; Chinese pastor Ezra Jin released from prison
It’s Tuesday, July 7th, 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 Kevin Swanson, Timothy Reed, and Adam McManus
Chinese pastor Ezra Jin released from prison
Praise God! Chinese House Church Pastor Ezra Jin has been released from a communist prison!
This comes after US President Donald Trump
Nigerian Christian pastor, father of 16, needs your help; Martyrdom of Czech reformer Jan Hus in 1415; Idaho: First state to institute firing squad for execution
It’s Monday, July 6th, 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 Adam McManus
Nigerian Christian pastor, father of 16, needs your help
As you know, Nigeria has become the epicenter of Christian martyrdom in the world. In the initial 96 days of 2026, from January 1 to April 6, Muslims killed 1
“Young Washington” movie in theaters tonight; Clarence Thomas: Birthright citizenship devalues what it means to be American citizen; Ethiopian Christian convert from Islam attacked and forced to flee
It’s Friday, July 3rd, 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 Adam McManus
Ethiopian Christian convert from Islam attacked and forced to flee
As a child in Gawo Kebe, Ethiopia, Taha Dinka faithfully attended the mosque and adhered to his community’s Islamic beliefs. He never imagined his l
British Parliament is “the gayest” with 75 sexually perverted; Canadian Anglicans offer “liturgy” to bless the euthanized; Chick-fil-A 92-year-old employee encourages customers
It’s Thursday, July 2nd, 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 and Adam McManus
British might criminalize speaking Biblical truth on sexuality
The United Kingdom may criminalize pastors and parents for sharing Biblical truth on sexuality.
The country’s Labour government pu
U.S. Supreme Court upholds ban of transgenders in sports; Nigerian Muslims killed 28 Christians; Founding anniversary of Gideons who’ve distributed 2.5 billion Scriptures
It’s Wednesday, July 1st, 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 and Adam McManus
Nigerian Muslims killed 28 Christians
Militant Muslims killed 28 Christians, including a pastor, in central Nigeria last week.
A local resident told Morning Star News, “We heard them even mentio
Trump: Democrat Party is embracing Communism; Marriage in decline; China to add 435 ships to Navy by 2030
It’s Tuesday, June 30th, 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 Kevin Swanson and Timothy Reed
China to add 435 ships to Navy by 2030
China’s control of the high seas is on the rise.
Global Times reports that China’s shipbuilding industry produced 16 million tons of ships last year — an i
Will Texas remove American Revolution from history lessons?; Samaritan’s Purse airlifted an Emergency Hospital to Venezuela; Julian the Apostate acknowledged Christ’s victory over paganism
It’s Monday, June 29th, 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 Adam McManus
Hungarian homosexual pride march draws 100,000
On June 27th, at least 100,000 Hungarians gathered in 100-degree heat in Budapest to celebrate their 31st annual Homosexual Pride march, reports the Associated Press.
Alarm over Abortion Pills & dead babies in U.S. water supply; 250,000 British girls sexually assaulted by Pakistani Muslims; Twin earthquakes in Venezuela killed 164, injured 1,000
It’s Friday, June 26th, 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 Adam McManus
250,000 British girls sexually assaulted by Pakistani Muslims
Last week, a group called Restore Britain released a summary report of an inquiry into the widespread and systematic sexual exploitation of vulnerable w
Major League Baseball no longer requires Christian players to support perversion; Cuban Communists keep sick Protestant pastor imprisoned; Trump ends sexually explicit school teen programs
It’s Thursday, June 25th, 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 and Adam McManus
Cuban Communists keep sick Protestant pastor imprisoned
Christian Solidarity Worldwide reports a Protestant pastor remains in prison in Cuba amid concerns for his health.
Pastor Alexis Padrón L
U.S. soccer players glorify God; Attacks on French Christians up by 70 percent; British Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned
It’s Wednesday, June 24th, 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
Attacks on French Christians up by 70 percent
Attacks on Christians in France surged over 70 percent last year. The data comes from a recent report by the government.
General anti-religious attacks more than d
Witchcraft-themed shows on the rise; Brazilian homeschoolers sentenced to prison; Franklin Graham: Ebola outbreak in Congo much worse
It’s Tuesday, June 23rd, 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 Kevin Swanson and Timothy Reed
Pray for Leah Sharibu’s release in Nigeria
Eight years after 14-year-old Leah Sharibu was kidnapped by Islamic extremists, along with 109 others from a girls’ school in Nigeria’s Yobe State on Fe
Proof that Fauci funded lab research that sparked COVID; Canadian Parliament passes anti-Bible bill; James Talarico: God is non-binary; Jesus does not call us to worship Him
It’s Monday, June 22nd, 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 Adam McManus
Canadian Parliament passes anti-Bible bill
Sadly, Canada’s Parliament passed the anti-Bible bill.
LifeSiteNews.com reports that a final attempt to stop Bill C-9 was defeated. The bill, which threatens to criminaliz
CA town initially approved drag queen at kids playground; Vance to Israel: “Wake up” if you think Trump is your biggest problem; Chinese police raid Sunday worship church service detaining 33
It’s Friday, June 19th, 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 Adam McManus
Chinese police raid church during Sunday worship
On June 14th, Communist authorities in southwestern China launched a large-scale raid against Early Rain Covenant Church at 11:00am during its Sunday worship service
Britain to ban social media for kids; Gallup: 65% of Americans say religiosity benefits society; Bulgarian Christians now allowed to evangelize door-to-door
It’s Thursday, June 18th, 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
More countries persecute religious citizens
More countries are seeing high levels of social hostilities involving religion. A new Pew Research report found 55 countries recorded high or very high levels of such
Churchgoing kids twice as likely to attend church as adults; 60 U.S. abortion mills closed since January 2025; German and Curaçao World Cup soccer players prayed together
It’s Wednesday, June 17th, 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
European Christians faced 37 hate crimes in 11 countries
Attacks against Christians in Europe surged last month. A report from the Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians in Europe docu
Trump scored elusive peace deal with Iran; 74% of Israelis support sexual perversion today; Artificial Intelligence can now clone your voice in a scam
It’s Tuesday, June 16th, 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 Kevin Swanson and Timothy Reed
Two pastors killed in Manipur State, India
Two pastors -- Pastor Kenpibou and the Rev. Manu Thiumai -- and at least two others were found dead in India’s Manipur State last week, reports The Chri
Tulsi Gabbard: “There are 120 US-funded bio labs in 30 countries”; Spencer Pratt ready to drop bombshell in L.A. Mayoral race; United States now world’s largest oil exporter
It’s Monday, June 15th, 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 Adam McManus
“Peace Korea” is praying for Korean church to reunify North & South
From June 5-25, 48 churches and Christian groups across South Korea are joining together to pray for the Gospel of Jesus Christ to reunify Nor
ACLU asserts a “religious right” to abortion in Indiana; Trump adds SAVE Act to Pentagon reconciliation bill; Missionary David Brainerd had a heart to see Indians saved
It’s Friday, June 12th, 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 Adam McManus
Hundreds of Nigerians freed from Boko Haram captivity after months
Ready for some good news?
Hundreds of Nigerians, who had been abducted by Boko Haram Muslim militants during a devastating March attack, have just
Animated movie “David” claims #1 spot on Netflix; iPhone launch connected to lower U.S. fertility rate; Southern Baptists: Only men can serve as pastors
It’s Thursday, June 11th, 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
Nigerian court sentences Muslims to death for executing Catholics
Last week, a court in the African nation of Nigeria sentenced four Muslim men to death for killing dozens of Catholics.
Four years ago, the gunm
FDA launched safety study of Abortion Kill Pill; FBI fired analysts who targeted Catholics under Biden; Curaçao soccer player shared Christian testimony
It’s Wednesday, June 10th, 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
Hindu mob injured 25 Christians during worship service
A Hindu mob attacked a Christian worship service in central India last week.
The mob injured at least 25 people, including the pastor’s pregnant wife. Such
Dodgers pitcher opposes homosexual pride; Brazil’s surge of Evangelicals and loss of Catholics; June 9th anniversary of death of Scottish missionary Columba
It’s Tuesday, June 9th, 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 Kevin Swanson and Timothy Reed
Vietnamese Communists have imprisoned 57 Christians
Religious freedom is tenuous in Vietnam. That’s the subject of a new report by International Christian Concern.
At last count, Vietnam has 57
YouTuber announced abortion of Down syndrome baby; Trump beautifies Washington, D.C.; Russian pastor labeled “terrorist” for speaking against Ukraine war
It’s Monday, June 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 Adam McManus
Russian pastor labeled “terrorist” for speaking against Ukraine war
On May 28th, Russian authorities labeled 74-year-old Baptist pastor Yuri Sipko to be a terrorist, reports International Christian Concern.
As the f
In L.A. Mayoral race, Karen Bass and Spencer Pratt advance to run-off; Fate, Texas stands tall for Nuclear Family Month; Vietnamese Communists arrested two pastors
It’s Friday, June 5th, 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 Adam McManus
Vietnamese Communists arrested two pastors
Two Montagnard Vietnamese Christian men — Pastor Siu Yúi, age 68, and church member Siu Dok, age 40 — were recently arrested in Gia Lai Central Province in Vietnam’s Centra
Communist Chinese denying Bible to imprisoned pastors; Scotland officials drop case against pro-life grandmother; Wycliffe Bible Translators celebrated 800th Bible translation
It’s Thursday, June 4th, 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
China’s Tiananmen Square massacre anniversary
Today is the 37th anniversary of China’s Tiananmen Square massacre in 1989.
In the weeks leading up to the tragic event, students were protesting for democracy in Be
Trump’s Executive Order on childhood vaccines; Washington Nationals baseball team fired anti-Catholic PR man; Franklin Graham preached to 20,000 in Madrid, Spain
It’s Wednesday, June 3rd, 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
Russia launched airstrikes against residential Ukraine
Russia carried out airstrikes on residential buildings across Ukraine yesterday. The attacks killed at least 22 civilians and injured 138 more people.
Evang
100,000 Canadians have been killed by euthanasia; Chinese Communists sentenced 31 Christians to prison; Planned Parenthood has $2 billion in annual income
It’s Tuesday, June 2nd, 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 Kevin Swanson and Timothy Reed
92% of Australians say it's risky to affirm Christian beliefs publicly
The first Australian Christian Freedom Index was released at the Australian Parliament last week. The Index produced a nat
How a small-town man got God on America’s money; Pope Leo meets with pro-abort, pro-sex perversion Chicago mayor; Egypt grants legal status to 191 church buildings
It’s Monday, June 1st, 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 Adam McManus
Egypt grants legal status to 191 church buildings
The Egyptian government released an order the week of May 18th granting legal status to 191 church buildings that previously lacked official recognition, reports Int
Jill Biden wondered whether Joe had a stroke mid debate; Trump’s accelerating squeeze on Cuba; Welsh preacher John Penry pleaded for Welsh evangelism before execution
It’s Friday, May 29th, 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 Adam McManus and Jonathan Clark
180 Christian families denied communal water in India
More than 180 Christian families in 32 villages across Chhattisgarh State in central India have reportedly been denied access to communal wate
MAGA Ken Paxton trounced Senator John Cornyn in TX GOP primary; Connecticut requires background check for homeschool parents; Man who gave Abortion Kill Pill to pregnant woman indicted
It’s Thursday, May 28th, 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 and Adam McManus
Iranian Christian convert gets 10-year prison sentence
A judge in Iran recently sentenced a Christian convert to nearly a decade in prison. That’s according to the Persian-language Human Rights
Weekly U.S. churchgoers have better mental health; Alaska could expand access to Abortion Kill Pill; Only 34 percent of Canadians say Bible is authoritative
It’s Wednesday, May 27th, 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
Canadian group penalized for targeting Christians
LifeSiteNews reports that an activist group in Canada recently lost its government funding after being exposed for targeting Christians.
The Canadian Anti-Hate N
Secret Service killed a gunman outside White House; Oklahoma makes it a felony to traffic Abortion Kill Pills; Elon Musk on track to become Earth’s first trillionaire
It’s Tuesday, May 26th, 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 Kevin Swanson and Timothy Reed
Islamic governance seen in 14 countries
Islamic governance is on the rise around the world, usually a response to Western aggression or interference with the Middle Eastern nations.
Since 1980, t
Christian families in WA state are free to serve as foster parents; Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, resigns; MS NOW panel claims SC blacks to be ‘disenfranchised’ by GOP
It’s Monday, May 25th, 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 Adam McManus
Christian families in WA state are free to serve as foster parents
To settle a lawsuit brought by a Washington state couple, state officials agreed to a permanent injunction allowing Christian families to serve as f
Teacher prohibited 7th grader from reading pro-life poem in class, Homosexual former Congressman Barney Frank died; Pakistani Muslim man abducts and marries 14-year-old Christian girl
It’s Friday, May 22nd, 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 Adam McManus
Pakistani Muslim man abducts and marries 14-year-old Christian girl
A married Pakistani Muslim, 41-year-old Arshad Habib, who already had three wives, abducted a 14-year-old Christian girl on May 12th. He forcibly c
Franklin Graham preached to 30,000 people in Belarus; French legislature rejects legalization of suicide; Bibles for the World will distribute 1.4 million copies of John
It’s Thursday, May 21st, 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
Finnish member of Parliament appeals religious liberty ruling
A Finnish member of Parliament is appealing her religious freedom case to the European Court of Human Rights.
Finland’s Supreme Court convicted Päiv
Texas Children’s Hospital ended transgender surgeries last week; Nigerian Muslims killed 13 Christians including three pregnant mothers; Council of Nicaea affirmed divinity of Christ & doctrine of Trinity
It’s Wednesday, May 20th, 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
Nigerian Muslims killed 13 Christians including three pregnant mothers
Morning Star News reports that Muslim Fulani herdsmen killed 13 Christians in central Nigeria on May 8.
Unbelievably, the gunmen killed th
Three Christian pastors killed in Manipur, India; GOP Senator Bill Cassidy lost primary in Louisiana; Ebola virus outbreak claims 80 lives in Uganda
It’s Tuesday, May 19th, 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 Kevin Swanson and Timothy Reed
Another British preacher arrested in London
Another British pastor has been arrested for preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ on the streets of London.
Pastor Steve Maile was singing, preaching
Supreme Court allows Abortion Kill Pill to continue to be sent by mail; Gov. DeSantis vs. House Minority Leader Jeffries on redistricting; Daughter of imprisoned Chinese pastor urges his release
It’s Monday, May 18th, 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 Adam McManus
Daughter of imprisoned Chinese pastor urges his release
Before he left for the Chinese-American summit in Beijing, President Donald Trump said that he would advocate for the release of Pastor Ezra Jin of the undergr
China’s Jinping warns Trump about Taiwan; Trump’s pick for Federal Reserve Chairman confirmed; Vietnamese Communists arrest four Christians
It’s Friday, May 15th, 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 Adam McManus
Vietnamese Communists arrest four Christians
On May 12th, Vietnamese Communist authorities arrested four clergy and lay leaders accused of sharing documentation of human rights abuses online, reports Christian Solida
Trump to talk to Chinese president about imprisoned Christians; Texas town is 97th American city to ban abortion; White House hosts 9-hour prayer event on National Mall
It’s Thursday, May 14th, 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
Chinese communists arrest 6 Christians for teaching Sunday School
Communist authorities in southwest China recently arrested six Christians for conducting Sunday school classes.
The Christians face charges of “o
Marty Makary, who oversaw generic Abortion Kill Pill, out at FDA; Southwest Airlines paid $1 million to fired pro-life stewardess; 50% of 18 to 24-year-old Christians are reading Bible weekly
It’s Wednesday, May 13th, 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 and Timothy Reed
Mexican cartel violence forces families to flee
The Mexican state of Guerrero is seeing major drug cartel violence from the group Los Ardillos, forcing families and local citizens to flee.
Mexi
Scammers swindled $16 billion from Americans in 2025; North Korea will use nukes if Kim Jong Un is assassinated; Virginia Supreme Court overturns Democrat redistricting
It’s Tuesday, May 12th, 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)
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Muslims severed hands of Christian convert
Muslims are persecuting more Christians in Uganda, Africa even though Islamists make up only 13% of the population.
A Christian convert was subjected
Prosperity Gospel champion Joni Lamb died; Pastor Sam Allberry resigns after “inappropriate” relationship with man; Nigeria’s $10 million genocide cover-up
It’s Monday, May 11th, 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 Adam McManus
Nigeria’s $10 million genocide cover-up
A disturbing new report from International Christian Concern highlights how Nigeria’s government is weaponizing misinformation to hide a decades-long campaign of violence agai
Texas Gov. pressures waterpark to cancel Muslim-only event; US launches strikes on two Iranian targets; Mark Hamill of “Star Wars” posted image of dead President Trump
It’s Friday, May 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 Adam McManus
Three North Korean prisoners to receive human rights award
Three Korean missionaries detained for more than a decade in North Korea will receive the Graciela Fernandez Meijide Human Rights Award in August in absentia,
Israel created Special Envoy to Christians over lost credibility; Americans fear running out of money more than dying; Vivek Ramaswamy won Ohio GOP primary for governor
It’s Thursday, May 7th, 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
German authorities upset with Christian YouTubers
Officials in Germany are investigating two Christian YouTubers for criticizing Islam.
The two young men, Niko and Tino, run a YouTube channel called Eternal Life.
75th anniversary of Nat’l Day of Prayer on Thur, May 7th; America owes more debt than it produces; United Kingdom court rules in favor of 80-year-old pro-life activist
It’s Wednesday, May 6th, 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
Nigerian Muslim militias killed 9 Christians
Over the past week, Muslim gunmen killed at least nine Christians in a spree of attacks across central Nigeria.
Others were injured or abducted in the attacks. Fulani
Trump removed 300,000 illegals from Social Security rolls; Supreme Court temporarily allows mail-order abortion drugs; Barbie director to oversee Netflix Narnia film
It’s Tuesday, May 5th, 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 Kevin Swanson and Timothy Reed
Kenyan Somalis killed 7 Kenyan Christian farmers
On April 25th, International Christian Concern reports that Muslim Somali herders killed seven Christian farmers in Kitui County, Kenya in a raid.
T
Federal court blocks mail-order abortion kill pills; Trump withdraws 5,000 troops from Germany; God’s locust miracle in Minnesota
It’s Monday, May 4th, 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 Adam McManus
Christians in Afghanistan have to remain invisible to survive
Being known as a Christian in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan brings lethal danger. In this country of 44 million people, Muslims comprise more than 99.7%
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