Trump-Backed Pastor’s Texting Scandal, FBI Foils White House UFC Terror Plot

Gavin Newsom DOJ Probe, Nate Bargatze Backlash, Texas University Plans America 250 Service

Visit Crossmap.com [https://www.crossmap.com] — your trusted source for inspiration and life-changing stories from people of faith. Top headlines for Thursday, June 18, 2026 Trump-backed candidates dominate key primaries with one notable loss, Gavin Newsom claims politics behind an FBI probe tied to his wife’s nonprofit, Nate Bargatze faces backlash over a White House UFC event, and Texas’ Senate race turns sharply personal over faith and “blasphemy.” 00:11 3 highlights from Tuesday's primary elections 00:53 Gavin Newsom blames FBI probe into wife's nonprofit on Trump 01:41 Nate Bargatze faces backlash after White House UFC appearance 02:30 Lecrae saw demons laughing in vision of Charlie Kirk's death 04:09 Texas Lt. Gov. says Talarico is going to Hell for blasphemy 04:58 Former FBI agent questions if weapon involved in scientists death 05:56 Texas university to host countywide America 250 church service Subscribe to this Podcast * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-post-daily/id1620468647?uo=4] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0mGQm3e03S2p0s7zTCwDfW] * Google Podcasts [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RjcGRhaWx5] * Overcast [https://overcast.fm/itunes1620468647] Follow Us on Social Media * @ChristianPost on Twitter [https://twitter.com/christianpost] * Christian Post on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ChristianPost.Intl] * @ChristianPostIntl on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/christianpostintl/] * Subscribe on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheChristianpost] Get the Edifi App * Download for iPhone [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/edifi-app/id1493412618] * Download for Android [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.edifi.cordova] Subscribe to Our Newsletter * Subscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and Thursday [https://www.christianpost.com/freedom-post.html] * Click here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning! [https://www.christianpost.com/newsletter/landing.html] Links to the News * 3 highlights from Tuesday's primary elections | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/3-highlights-from-tuesdays-primary-elections.html] * Gavin Newsom blames FBI probe into wife's nonprofit on Trump | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/gavin-newsom-blames-fbi-probe-into-wifes-nonprofit-on-trump.html] * Nate Bargatze faces backlash after White House UFC appearance | Entertainment [https://www.christianpost.com/news/nate-bargatze-faces-backlash-after-white-house-ufc-appearance.html] * Lecrae saw demons laughing in vision of Charlie Kirk's death | Entertainment [https://www.christianpost.com/news/lecrae-saw-demons-laughing-in-vision-of-charlie-kirks-death.html] * Texas Lt. Gov. says Talarico is going to Hell for blasphemy | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/texas-lt-gov-says-talarico-is-going-to-hell-for-blasphemy.html] * Former FBI agent questions if weapon involved in scientists death | U.S. [https://www.christianpost.com/news/former-fbi-agent-questions-if-weapon-involved-in-scientists-death.html] * Texas university to host countywide America 250 church service | Education [https://www.christianpost.com/news/texas-university-to-host-countywide-america-250-church-service.html]

Trump-Backed Pastor’s Texting Scandal, FBI Foils White House UFC Terror Plot

Top headlines for Wednesday, June 17, 2026 A foiled terror plot targeting a White House event, a New Zealand church’s transgender-affirming billboard sparking backlash, and German soccer star Felix Nmecha giving glory to God after his first World Cup goal. Plus, MLB warns Giants players for writing Bible verses on Pride Night caps, Jelly Roll files for divorce, and a Texas county refuses to remove a Ten Commandments monument outside its courthouse. 00:11 Pastor Jackson Lahmeyer admits texting other woman 00:57 Terror plot targeting White House foiled ahead of UFC event 01:49 New Zealand church erects trans billboard to protest gender bill 02:34 Felix Nmecha delivers his first FIFA World Cup goal to God 03:21 MLB warns Giants players for Bible verses on pride night hats 04:13 Jelly Roll, Bunnie Xo divorce, moving truck seen outside home 04:59 Texas county rebuffs FFRF's demands to remove Ten Commandments Subscribe to this Podcast * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-post-daily/id1620468647?uo=4] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0mGQm3e03S2p0s7zTCwDfW] * Google Podcasts [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RjcGRhaWx5] * Overcast [https://overcast.fm/itunes1620468647] Follow Us on Social Media * @ChristianPost on Twitter [https://twitter.com/christianpost] * Christian Post on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ChristianPost.Intl] * @ChristianPostIntl on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/christianpostintl/] * Subscribe on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheChristianpost] Get the Edifi App * Download for iPhone [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/edifi-app/id1493412618] * Download for Android [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.edifi.cordova] Subscribe to Our Newsletter * Subscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and Thursday [https://www.christianpost.com/freedom-post.html] * Click here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning! [https://www.christianpost.com/newsletter/landing.html] Links to the News * Pastor Jackson Lahmeyer admits texting other woman | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/pastor-jackson-lahmeyer-admits-texting-other-woman.html] * Terror plot targeting White House foiled ahead of UFC event | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/terror-plot-targeting-white-house-foiled-ahead-of-ufc-event.html] * New Zealand church erects trans billboard to protest gender bill | World [https://www.christianpost.com/news/new-zealand-church-erects-trans-billboard-to-protest-gender-bill.html] * Felix Nmecha delivers his first FIFA World Cup goal to God | Sports [https://www.christianpost.com/news/felix-nmecha-delivers-his-first-fifa-world-cup-goal-to-god.html] * MLB warns Giants players for Bible verses on pride night hats | Sports [https://www.christianpost.com/news/mlb-warns-giants-players-for-bible-verses-on-pride-night-hats.html] * Jelly Roll, Bunnie Xo divorce, moving truck seen outside home | Entertainment [https://www.christianpost.com/news/jelly-roll-bunnie-xo-divorce-moving-truck-seen-outside-home.html] * Texas county rebuffs FFRF's demands to remove Ten Commandments | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/texas-county-rebuffs-secular-groups-demands-to-remove-ten-comman.html]

Trump Iran Peace Deal, Anti-Christian Arson Surge, Tim Tebow Warns Parents on Predators

Top headlines for Tuesday, June 16, 2026 President Donald Trump announces a deal to end the war with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a new report finds anti-Christian hate crimes in Europe surged in May with dozens of attacks across 11 countries, and Chinese authorities are accused of raiding an unregistered church service and detaining pastors, members, and children. Also, a Louisiana father faces felony charges after allegedly giving abortion drugs to his pregnant teenage daughter without her consent, UFC fighter Mauricio Ruffy shares the Gospel after a first-round knockout victory, the Supreme Court declines to hear a pro-life student group’s free-speech case, and Tim Tebow warns parents that smartphones are becoming an entry point for online predators targeting children. 00:11 Trump announces Iran deal, reopening of Hormuz Strait 00:58  Hate crimes against Christians surge in Europe: report 01:48 CCP rounds up pastors, children in house church crackdown: report 02:39 Man accused of secretly giving abortion drug to pregnant daughter 03:29 Mauricio Ruffy declares Jesus as Lord after UFC victory 04:15 Supreme Court won't overturn punishment of pro-life student org 05:07 Tim Tebow warns online predators are finding ‘evil’ new tactics Subscribe to this Podcast * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-post-daily/id1620468647?uo=4] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0mGQm3e03S2p0s7zTCwDfW] * Google Podcasts [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RjcGRhaWx5] * Overcast [https://overcast.fm/itunes1620468647] Follow Us on Social Media * @ChristianPost on Twitter [https://twitter.com/christianpost] * Christian Post on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ChristianPost.Intl] * @ChristianPostIntl on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/christianpostintl/] * Subscribe on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheChristianpost] Get the Edifi App * Download for iPhone [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/edifi-app/id1493412618] * Download for Android [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.edifi.cordova] Subscribe to Our Newsletter * Subscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and Thursday [https://www.christianpost.com/freedom-post.html] * Click here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning! [https://www.christianpost.com/newsletter/landing.html] Links to the News * Trump announces Iran deal, reopening of Hormuz Strait | World [https://www.christianpost.com/news/trump-announces-iran-deal-reopening-of-hormuz-strait.html] * Hate crimes against Christians surge in Europe: report | World [https://www.christianpost.com/news/hate-crimes-against-christians-surge-in-europe-report.html] * CCP rounds up pastors, children in house church crackdown: report | World [https://www.christianpost.com/news/ccp-rounds-up-pastors-children-in-house-church-crackdown-report.html] * Man accused of secretly giving abortion drug to pregnant daughter | U.S. [https://www.christianpost.com/news/man-accused-of-secretly-giving-abortion-drug-to-pregnant-daughter.html] * Mauricio Ruffy declares Jesus as Lord after UFC victory | Sports [https://www.christianpost.com/news/mauricio-ruffy-declares-jesus-as-lord-after-ufc-victory.html] * Supreme Court won't overturn punishment of pro-life student org | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/supreme-court-wont-overturn-punishment-of-pro-life-student-org.html] * Tim Tebow warns online predators are finding ‘evil’ new tactics | U.S. [https://www.christianpost.com/news/tim-tebow-warns-online-predators-are-finding-evil-new-tactics.html]

Pope Leo on Migrants, Seminary Leaders Urge AI Action, First Baptist Dallas Rebuilds

Top headlines for Monday, June 15, 2026 Pope Leo XIV calls on the world to recognize the dignity of migrants during a visit to Spain, an Alabama pastor faces a theft indictment as his church rallies to his defense, and Christian educators and Bible readers wrestle with AI’s growing role in classrooms, sermons, and Scripture engagement. We also look at surprise claims of a possible Trump-Iran ceasefire deal, a church’s response to Pride Month protesters in Iowa, and First Baptist Dallas breaking ground on a new sanctuary after its devastating fire. 00:11 Pope Leo XIV tells migrants 'I want to bow before your dignity' 00:56 Disgruntled ex-members blamed for pastor’s indictment for theft 01:44 Christian professors detail benefits, risks and limitations of AI 02:33 Israel surprised by Trump’s saying that Iran deal is reached 03:22 Americans are skeptical that AI can help with understanding Bible 04:11 Church shows love to activists protesting during pride month 04:57 First Baptist Dallas breaks ground on new sanctuary Subscribe to this Podcast * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-post-daily/id1620468647?uo=4] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0mGQm3e03S2p0s7zTCwDfW] * Google Podcasts [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RjcGRhaWx5] * Overcast [https://overcast.fm/itunes1620468647] Follow Us on Social Media * @ChristianPost on Twitter [https://twitter.com/christianpost] * Christian Post on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ChristianPost.Intl] * @ChristianPostIntl on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/christianpostintl/] * Subscribe on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheChristianpost] Get the Edifi App * Download for iPhone [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/edifi-app/id1493412618] * Download for Android [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.edifi.cordova] Subscribe to Our Newsletter * Subscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and Thursday [https://www.christianpost.com/freedom-post.html] * Click here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning! [https://www.christianpost.com/newsletter/landing.html] Links to the News * Pope Leo XIV tells migrants 'I want to bow before your dignity' | World [https://www.christianpost.com/news/pope-leo-xiv-tells-migrants-i-want-to-bow-before-your-dignity.html] * Disgruntled ex-members blamed for pastor’s indictment for theft | U.S. [https://www.christianpost.com/news/disgruntled-ex-members-blamed-for-pastors-indictment-for-theft.html] * Christian professors detail benefits, risks and limitations of AI | Church & Ministries [https://www.christianpost.com/news/christian-professors-detail-benefits-risks-and-limitations-of-ai.html] * Israel surprised by Trump’s saying that Iran deal is reached | World [https://www.christianpost.com/news/israel-surprised-by-trumps-saying-that-iran-deal-is-reached.html] * Americans are skeptical that AI can help with understanding Bible | U.S. [https://www.christianpost.com/news/americans-are-skeptical-that-ai-can-help-with-understanding-bible.html] * Church shows love to activists protesting during pride month | Church & Ministries [https://www.christianpost.com/news/church-shows-love-to-activists-protesting-during-pride-month.html] * First Baptist Dallas breaks ground on new sanctuary | Church & Ministries [https://www.christianpost.com/news/first-dallas-baptist-breaks-ground-on-new-sanctuary.html]

Arizona Megachurch Land Win, Douglas Wilson on Mormonism, John Lennox Warns on AI

Top headlines for Friday, June 12, 2026 Arizona megachurch Christ’s Church of the Valley wins a 19-acre public land auction for a new campus, former Harvest Christian Fellowship pastor Paul Havsgaard asks a federal court to dismiss a sweeping abuse lawsuit tied to church-run homes in Romania, and pastor Douglas Wilson stirs debate by calling Mormonism a non-Christian faith amid a Pentagon dispute over religious labels. Also, Oxford mathematician John Lennox warns that AI is becoming a false god for some, a Long Island town pushes back on New York’s move to replace “mother” and “father” in parts of state law, a new U.N. report accuses Hamas of ruling Gaza through murder and torture, and Southern Baptists approve a slate of resolutions on assisted suicide, political violence and America’s 250th anniversary. 00:11 Christ’s Church of the Valley wins 19-acre land auction 00:59 Paul Havsgaard asks court to dismiss abuse lawsuit 01:49 Doug Wilson calls Mormons 'polytheists' amid Pentagon dust-up 02:41 John Lennox, Steven Bartlett talk AI, Christ on 'Diary of a CEO' 03:27 Town preserves 'mother' and 'father' after state bill advances 04:14 UN report finds Hamas is controlling Gaza with murder, torture 05:09 SBC 2026: 5 key resolutions passed in Orlando Subscribe to this Podcast * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-post-daily/id1620468647?uo=4] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0mGQm3e03S2p0s7zTCwDfW] * Google Podcasts [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RjcGRhaWx5] * Overcast [https://overcast.fm/itunes1620468647] Follow Us on Social Media * @ChristianPost on Twitter [https://twitter.com/christianpost] * Christian Post on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ChristianPost.Intl] * @ChristianPostIntl on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/christianpostintl/] * Subscribe on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheChristianpost] Get the Edifi App * Download for iPhone [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/edifi-app/id1493412618] * Download for Android [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.edifi.cordova] Subscribe to Our Newsletter * Subscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and Thursday [https://www.christianpost.com/freedom-post.html] * Click here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning! [https://www.christianpost.com/newsletter/landing.html] Links to the News * Christ’s Church of the Valley wins 19-acre land auction | Church & Ministries [https://www.christianpost.com/news/christs-church-of-the-valley-wins-19-acre-land-auction.html] * Paul Havsgaard asks court to dismiss abuse lawsuit | U.S. [https://www.christianpost.com/news/paul-havsgaard-asks-court-to-dismiss-abuse-lawsuit.html] * Doug Wilson calls Mormons 'polytheists' amid Pentagon dust-up | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/doug-wilson-calls-mormons-polytheists-amid-pentagon-dust-up.html] * John Lennox, Steven Bartlett talk AI, Christ on 'Diary of a CEO' | World [https://www.christianpost.com/news/john-lennox-steven-bartlett-talk-ai-christ-on-diary-of-a-ceo.html] * Town preserves 'mother' and 'father' after state bill advances | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/town-preserves-mother-and-father-after-state-bill-advances.html] * UN report finds Hamas is controlling Gaza with murder, torture | World [https://www.christianpost.com/news/un-report-finds-hamas-is-controlling-gaza-with-murder-torture.html] * SBC 2026: 5 key resolutions passed in Orlando | Church & Ministries [https://www.christianpost.com/news/sbc-2026-5-key-resolutions-passed-in-orlando.html]