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
Trump lifts sanctions on Russian diesel exports; Cuban Communists arrest pastor over prayer event; 160 million people installed YouVersion Bible app in 2026
It’s Wednesday, October 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
Cuban Communists arrest pastor over prayer event
Communist officials in Cuba arrested a Protestant pastor last month for planning a prayer event.
Pastor Maikel Pupo Velázquez leads the unregistered Sacred
Former Iowa City Councilman prays: “Hail Satan!”; Nigerian Muslims killed 12 Christians; Fewer Americans believe in Virgin birth, Hell, or God
It’s Tuesday, October 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 Kevin Swanson, Timothy Reed, and Adam McManus
Nigerian Muslims killed 12 Christians
Truth Nigeria reports that Fulani Muslim jihadists killed 12 Christians, including a 4-year-old child, in two separate attacks in Benue Stat
Justice Alito upset with Obergefell which legalized “gay” marriage; Imprisoned Chinese Pastor Wang Yi has advanced liver cancer; Kentucky abortions dropped from 4,441 to just 5 annually
It’s Monday, October 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
Imprisoned Chinese Pastor Wang Yi has advanced liver cancer
The Chinese Communists imprisoned Early Rain Covenant Church Pastor Wang Yi in southwestern China. Today, he may be suffering from advanced liver cance
Christian TV preacher Jim Bakker died at 86; Increased GOP voter registration might save the midterm election; South Korea’s troubled election and Christian persecution
It’s Friday, October 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 Adam McManus
South Korea’s troubled election and Christian persecution
Something stinks in South Korea.
After the suspicious election of Lee Myung as South Korea’s new president on June 3, 2025 in which there was a drastic sh
3-year anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel; American churches fight for free speech in pulpit; Prison Fellowship celebrates 50 years of ministry
It’s Thursday, October 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
3-year anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel
Yesterday marked three years since Hamas Muslim terrorists attacked Israel.
Hamas launched the attack from the Gaza Strip into southern Israel on October 7, 2023.
Christian radio station reaches believers in N Korea, China, Russia; Treasury Dept. saved $175 million by cutting off the dead; Pro-life pregnancy center moves into former Planned Parenthood
It’s Wednesday, October 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
Murders of Nigerians Christians leads to curfew
Officials in Nigeria imposed a curfew after more Christians were killed last month.
Pastor Samuel Nandi was killed on his way to church on Sunday, September 20
William Tyndale martyred for translating Bible into English; Former Speaker of the House died in disgrace; Bolsonaro leads after first Brazil election, run-off scheduled for October
It’s Tuesday, October 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 Kevin Swanson and Timothy Reed
Bible severely restricted in 39 countries
The Bible is restricted in countries affecting 500 million Christians today, because of government controls, extremist violence, and family and communit
Talarico’s heretical pastor: He’s lying about true beliefs to get elected; Netherlands euthanized 2-year-old child; New York teen raised money to educate 10 kids in Ghana, Africa
It’s Monday, October 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
Chinese pastor detained for “organizing illegal religious activities”
Pastor An Yankui was at his home when Chinese Communist officials arrested him at 10:30 a.m. on September 29th for an investigation on suspici
Attempted plane crash thwarted by heroic pilot; Trump announced 1 million getting $500 ObamaCare rebate checks; 12-year-old girl gathers 30,326 diapers for needy families
It’s Friday, October 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 Adam McManus
Algeria Muslims have forced Christians into an internal exile
Following Algeria, Africa’s closure of nearly all Evangelical churches in waves of repression that began in 2017, Christians have been forced undergro
4,216 Nigerian Christians killed since January 1st; High school students less likely to be perverted; George Whitefield preached 18,000 times to 10 million people
It’s Thursday, October 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
4,216 Nigerian Christians killed since January 1st
Equipping the Persecuted released a report this month, documenting the ongoing slaughter of Christians in Nigeria, Africa.
Over 4,216 Christians were killed
22-year-old homeschool graduate denied from being Fremont firefighter; British Christian social worker penalized for Biblical views; Only 40% of French believe in God
It’s Wednesday, September 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
Christian social worker penalized for Biblical views
A social worker in the United Kingdom appeared in court on Monday to defend his religious freedom.
As a Christian, Felix Ngole has expressed his Biblica
Canadian doctors kill more people than American murderers do; U.S. Supreme Court affirms parental rights; Chinese communists shut down churches while Jinping in America
It’s Tuesday, September 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 Kevin Swanson and Timothy Reed
Chinese communists shut down churches while Jin ping in America
While Chinese President Xi Jinping was visiting the United States, Communist police were still arresting pastors and shutting
Kind gesture of pizza delivery driver richly rewarded; Supreme Court allows Trump to verify only U.S. citizens vote; Media commentator: We are not spin doctors for Democrats
It’s Monday, September 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 Adam McManus
Muslims killed Nigerian pastor, wounded his son, and killed 12 others
Armed Muslims killed a pastor and a believer on their way to worship God on Sunday morning in Plateau State, Nigeria, reports International
Sudanese officials take away church property; Amazing Grace movie re-mastered for 20th anniversary; Judge restores CNN, MS NOW and Politico access to White House
It’s Friday, September 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
Sudanese officials take away church property
In Sudan, Africa, a 97% Muslim country, the battle for the soul of the church is not only fought with guns. It’s also fought with court papers, administrative order
United Nations trying to criminalize pro-life/pro-family positions; 28% of churchgoers say Biblical truth becomes obsolete; South Korea to greenlight Abortion Kill Pill for mothers
It’s Thursday, September 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
Sri Lanka sentenced 15 men for bombing churches
Sri Lanka’s High Court sentenced 15 men to life in prison on Tuesday for bombing churches.
In this island country off the coast of India in the Indian Ocean,
Trump’s Greenland deal allows America’s military presence; Canadian officials euthanized 83-year Christian great-grandmother; How Christians are reaching the deaf
It’s Wednesday, September 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
Christians call for release of Syrian former mayor
A persecution watchdog group is calling for the release of a Christian in Syria.
Suleiman Khalil used to be the mayor of the historic Christian town of
Meryl Streep will portray Aslan (Christ) in new Narnia movie; Supreme Court rejected Trump’s mail-in ballot accountability; Myanmar military killed third pastor
It’s Tuesday, September 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 Kevin Swanson and Timothy Reed
Myanmar military killed third pastor
The Myanmar military junta has killed a third pastor, reports International Christian Concern.
Pastor Tuang was returning to Lamzang after conducting rel
Seattle City Council voted to protect polygamy and infidelity; Americans fail the Constitution pop quiz; Senator Hawley urges Congress to outlaw chemical abortions
It’s Monday, September 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
Chinese Communists arrest 11 from Early Rain Covenant Church
As the elders of the 500-member Early Rain Covenant Church met quietly on September 10th at a local teahouse to discuss church matters, Chinese Comm
Hollywood refused to honor Chuck Norris at Emmys; Rising gas/food prices are “killing” Trump and the GOP; Head of Texas Libertarian Party is a polygamist
It’s Friday, September 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
Ugandan Muslim father tried to burn Christian daughters alive
At around midnight on September 6, Amina and Shamila, two newly converted Christian sisters, were inside their home in Kasese District in the count
More American mothers killing their unborn babies; Russia fining Christians who help with Bible distribution; Tennessee Governor proclaims day of prayer, humility, & fasting
It’s Thursday, September 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
Russia fining Christians who help with Bible distribution
Russia is cracking down on foreign religious organizations.
One of the groups is Mission Eurasia. The U.S.-based ministry works across post-Soviet
EPA: Chemical abortion drugs in tap water; U.S. military announced space weapons; Man who won U.S. Open didn’t realize he won at first
It’s Wednesday, September 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 Timothy Reed
Algerian police arrested 12 Christians in worship service
Police in Algeria, Africa arrested 12 Christians at a worship service earlier this month.
Authorities accused them of conducting u
Newly-unveiled Charlie Kirk statue vandalized; U.S. Airman shot down over Iran grateful to God; Sexually perverse activists threatened outspoken Australian pastor
It’s Tuesday, September 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 Kevin Swanson and Timothy Reed
Sexually perverse activists threatened outspoken Australian pastor
LGBTQ activists attacked a pastor’s home last week in Sydney, Australia, reports MyChristianDaily.com.
Four people, two wea
Rep. Brandon Gill: Mid-term election is mainstream vs. extreme; Former Muslim beaten badly by three Ugandan Muslim sons; Detroit pastor declares: “Satan, you will not steal our country!”
It’s Monday, September 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
Former Muslim beaten badly by three Ugandan Muslim sons
A 52-year-old Christian in eastern Uganda was recovering from injuries after his Muslim sons attacked him for leaving Islam, reports Morning Star News.
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25-year anniversary of the 9/11 Muslim terrorist attacks; Cubans are pushed to breaking point as crises take toll; Court ruling for GOP-favorable Missouri map will help retain House
It’s Friday, September 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
Nigerian Muslims killed 11 in Adamawa State
On September 7, suspected Boko Haram Muslim terrorists murdered at least 11 people in Zaranga Village located in the Adamawa State in Nigeria, reports International
Democrat Sen. Fetterman praised Trump at GOP Convention; Nigerian Muslims killed 51% more people in last quarter of 2025; New York homeschooling up 200% since 2011
It’s Thursday, September 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 and Adam McManus
Nigerian Muslims killed 51 percent more people in last quarter of 2025
The Christian persecution charity Open Doors published a report on Nigeria, Africa this month. It’s ranked 7th on the
Using Artificial Intelligence for Bible study is problematic; Idaho given green light to enforce abortion ban; 105-year-old woman thanks God for her life
It’s Wednesday, September 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
No Christian refugees have been granted asylum in America
The United States has not admitted any Christian refugees fleeing persecution over the last year. That’s down from over 18,000 Christian refugees
Trump drafts plan to pay at-home parents $9,000 per child; Orthodox U.S. Jew harassed for hosting prayer group in home; Dutch race car driver heroically saves fellow driver after fiery crash
It’s Tuesday, September 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 Kevin Swanson, Timothy Reed, and Adam McManus
New Pakistani law prohibits marriage to girls under 18
The Lahore High Court in Pakistan has ruled that anybody living in a marital relationship with a girl under 18 will consti
Lindsay Clancy’s mistrial on three murder charges; Feminist Gloria Steinem rejected God’s design; US strikes three Iranian oil tankers after Iran’s attack on US ships
It’s Labor Day Monday, September 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
Elderly Chinese pastor still missing
A 73-year-old Chinese pastor, who suffers from serious cardiovascular issues, is still missing months after Chinese Communist authorities arrested him at his home
192 House Democrats refused to disavow socialism; Saturday Evening Post to cease publication; Radical Hindus tear apart house of Christians in India
It’s Friday, September 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
Radical Hindus tear apart house of Christians in India
More disturbing persecution news against Christians in India.
We are just now learning about what happened in early July to a Christian family in Chhattisg
Archeological proof that Christ’s tomb was in garden; Iranian Muslim leaders killed 33 Christian ministers recently; Florida removing all Flock cameras
It’s Thursday, September 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
Iranian Muslim leaders killed 33 Christian ministers recently
Iranian authorities have killed at least 33 Christian ministers in the past few months.
The pastors were serving with Iran Alive Ministries, a T
Trump’s Venezuelan oil deal gives access to 65 billion barrels; Australia’s new assisted suicide law; Bible societies distributed 148 million Scriptures in 2025
It’s Wednesday, September 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
Another state in India passed anti-conversion law
India’s state of Maharashtra became the 13th in the country to enact an “anti-conversion” law last week. It’s the country’s second-most populous state.
This
Russia considers nuclear weapons against Ukraine; New Jersey bans prayer and protests at abortion mills; New NASA telescope 100 times more powerful than Hubble telescope
It’s Tuesday, September 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 Kevin Swanson and Timothy Reed
Russia shot down 239 Ukrainian drones
The Russian-Ukrainian War is not relenting.
Russia fired almost 1,500 drones into Ukraine over the last four days. Meanwhile, Russia reportedly shot down
Undercover video exposes GOP Sen. Murkowski on SAVE Act; Democrat James Talarico: Muslims and Christians worship same God; Burmese military killed pastor and another believer
It’s Monday, August 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
Burmese military killed pastor and another believer
The Burma Research Institute has confirmed that Rev. William, who used no last name, and another Chin Christian, Nam Ceu, were extrajudicially murdered on June
Girl Scouts promotes Islam; Flash flood in Nepal killed 360; Mom banned from school after protesting push of sexual perversion
It’s Friday, August 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 Adam McManus
Nigerian Christian farmers are being targeted by Fulani Muslims
For many Christian farmers in the Plateau State of Nigeria, traveling to their own farms has become dangerous, reports International Christian Conce
Dolly Parton championed a false gospel; Facebook/Instagram pay $18 billion over addictive algorithms for kids; Haitian gang members killed 50 people in church
It’s Thursday, August 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 and Adam McManus
Haitian gang members killed 50 people in church
Gang members attacked a church in Haiti on Sunday, killing nearly 50 people.
Displaced people were sheltering in the building of Church of the
Somalian Muslims beat mother of 8 for trusting Christ; Update on Trump’s border wall; 570th anniversary of Gutenberg Bible
It’s Wednesday, August 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 Jonathan Clark
Somalian Muslims attack mother of 8 for trusting Christ
Muslim extremists in Somalia, Africa attacked a mother of eight for converting from Islam to Christianity.
Sophia Ibrahim came to Christ in April 2022.
“Spiderman: Brand New Day” misuses God’s name 16 times; Divorce rate up for those over 55; Surrogate mother chooses life despite pressure to abort
It’s Tuesday, August 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 Kevin Swanson and Timothy Reed
Indonesian pastor sentenced for citing Mohammed’s polygamy
An Indonesian pastor has been sentenced to two years in prison for pointing out Mohammad’s polygamy. At the time of his death, the fou
Wolves in White Coats: How doctors profited from “gender medicine”; ‘Influencer’ tries to justify her 26-week abortion; Young brothers address science and the Bible
It’s Monday, August 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
Urge Chinese ambassador to allow Chinese pastor to come to U.S.
ChinaAid, an international group supporting persecuted Christians inside China, has launched a petition and advocacy campaign to bring Pastor John C
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
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