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Top headlines for Wednesday, July 16, 2025 In this episode, we delve into the impactful legacy of John MacArthur, the renowned pastor and Bible teacher who passed away at 86, leaving behind a significant theological influence. We also cover the ongoing legal dispute between a church and the University of Maine System, where allegations of religious discrimination take center stage in a property sale disagreement. Lastly, we explore recent developments in the Middle East, focusing on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s latest statements regarding his role and responsibility amidst recent conflicts and the Hamas invasion of October 7, 2023. 00:12 John MacArthur, renowned pastor and Bible teacher, dies at 86 01:12 SBA creates Center for Faith, lets religious orgs apply for loans 02:09 'KPop Demon Hunters' song inspired by 'sin' 02:59 Maine church continues legal battle against university system 03:48 Russell Brand claims God allowed addiction, demonic attacks 04:34 Netanyahu denies personal responsibility for Oct. 7 05:15 Liberal orgs end Catholic charter school lawsuit, declare victory 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 * John MacArthur, renowned pastor and Bible teacher, dies at 86 | Church & Ministries [https://www.christianpost.com/news/john-macarthur-renowned-pastor-and-bible-teacher-dies-at-86.html] * SBA creates Center for Faith, lets religious orgs apply for loans | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/sba-creates-center-for-faith-lets-religious-orgs-apply-for-loans.html] * 'KPop Demon Hunters' song inspired by 'sin' | Entertainment [https://www.christianpost.com/news/kpop-demon-hunters-song-inspired-by-sin.html] * Maine church continues legal battle against university system | U.S. [https://www.christianpost.com/news/maine-church-continues-legal-battle-against-university-system.html] * Russell Brand claims God allowed addiction, demonic attacks | Entertainment [https://www.christianpost.com/news/russell-brand-claims-god-allowed-addiction-demonic-attacks.html] * Netanyahu denies personal responsibility for Oct. 7 [https://www.christianpost.com/news/netanyahu-denies-personal-responsibility-for-oct-7.html] * Liberal orgs end Catholic charter school lawsuit, declare victory | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/liberal-groups-drop-catholic-charter-school-lawsuit-declare-victory.html]

Top headlines for Tuesday, July 15, 2025 In this episode, Christian reality TV stars Chip and Joanna Gaines is under fire for featuring a same-sex couple in his newest series, and we discuss his defense against the criticism. Meanwhile, Tucker Carlson stirs controversy with his bold claim that Jeffrey Epstein was possibly an Israeli Mossad agent, sparking debates and disbelief. Lastly, we turn to a more somber note as we request thoughts and prayers for renowned pastor John MacArthur, who has been hospitalized with pneumonia at age 86. 00:11 Chip Gaines defends gay couple on new show after backlash | Entertainment 00:59 Catholic dioceses excuse immigrants from mass attendance 01:55 Without proof, Tucker Carlson accuses Israel of crimes in America 02:47 Pastor John Lindell plans to step down from James River Church 03:33 Lucid dreaming a ‘slippery slope’ for vulnerable youth: podcast 04:34 Christians recount brutal execution by Fulani herdsmen in attack 05:34 John MacArthur hospitalized with pneumonia, might not survive 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 * Chip Gaines defends gay couple on new show after backlash | Entertainment [https://www.christianpost.com/news/chip-gaines-defends-gay-couple-on-new-show-after-backlash.html] * Catholic dioceses excuse immigrants from mass attendance | Church & Ministries [https://www.christianpost.com/news/catholic-dioceses-excuse-immigrants-from-mass-attendance.html] * Without proof, Tucker Carlson accuses Israel of crimes in America | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/without-proof-tucker-carlson-accuses-israel-of-crimes-in-america.html] * Pastor John Lindell plans to step down from James River Church | Church & Ministries [https://www.christianpost.com/news/pastor-john-lindell-plans-to-step-down-from-james-river-church.html] * Lucid dreaming a ‘slippery slope’ for vulnerable youth: podcast | Podcast [https://www.christianpost.com/news/lucid-dreaming-a-slippery-slope-for-vulnerable-youth-podcast.html] * Christians recount brutal execution by Fulani herdsmen in attack | World [https://www.christianpost.com/news/christians-recount-brutal-execution-by-fulani-herdsmen-in-attack.html] * John MacArthur hospitalized with pneumonia, might not survive | Church & Ministries [https://www.christianpost.com/news/john-macarthur-hospitalized-with-pneumonia-might-not-survive.html]

Top headlines for Monday, July 14, 2025 In this week's episode, we explore revelations from a senior Israeli official on the survival of Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpiles amidst recent U.S. airstrikes. Next, the personal becomes political as we discuss the impending divorce of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, with biblical reasons cited by his wife. We then shift focus to an analysis by NPR and FRONTLINE, revealing FEMA's oversight in excluding multiple buildings from its flood risk map for Camp Mystic. Finally, we end on a note of support and community, highlighting a Florida megachurch's initiative to aid and pray with families in need. 00:11 Israel officials worried Iran’s enriched uranium survived strikes 01:19 Ken Paxton's wife files for divorce, cites 'biblical grounds' 02:11 How finding Christ healed woman's hidden wounds from abortion 03:03 FEMA missed major flood risk at Christian Camp Mystic 04:07 Elon Musk’s xAI deletes Grok chatbot posts praising Hitler 05:02 Pastor, congregant gunned down during worship service in Nigeria 05:57 'Faith in action': Megachurch to giveaway 3K bags of groceries 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 * Israel officials worried Iran’s enriched uranium survived strikes | World [https://www.christianpost.com/news/israel-officials-worried-irans-enriched-uranium-survived-strikes.html] * Ken Paxton's wife files for divorce, cites 'biblical grounds' | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/ken-paxtons-wife-files-for-divorce-cites-biblical-grounds.html] * How finding Christ healed woman's hidden wounds from abortion | Podcast [https://www.christianpost.com/news/how-finding-christ-healed-womans-hidden-wounds-from-abortion.html] * FEMA missed major flood risk at Christian Camp Mystic | U.S. [https://www.christianpost.com/news/fema-missed-major-flood-risk-at-christian-camp-mystic.html] * Elon Musk’s xAI deletes Grok chatbot posts praising Hitler | Business [https://www.christianpost.com/news/elon-musks-xai-deletes-grok-chatbot-posts-praising-hitler.html] * Pastor, congregant gunned down during worship service in Nigeria | World [https://www.christianpost.com/news/pastor-congregant-gunned-down-during-worship-service-in-nigeria.html] * 'Faith in action': Megachurch to giveaway 3K bags of groceries | Church & Ministries [https://www.christianpost.com/news/faith-in-action-megachurch-to-giveaway-3k-bags-of-groceries.html]

Top headlines for Friday, July 11, 2025 In this episode, we discuss the nationwide injunction issued against President Donald Trump's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship, exploring its implications on the national stage. Next, we turn our attention to the controversy at Baylor University, where the Eula Mae and John Baugh Foundation is publicly criticizing the institution's decision to return a substantial LGBTQ+ grant. Finally, we examine the U.S. Department of Justice's lawsuit against California, addressing the contentious issue of Title IX protections and the inclusion of transgender athletes in female sports. 00:11 Judge issues another nationwide block on Trump’s birthright order 01:00 EU's anti-Christian report is sign of slide into 'godlessness' 01:50 Baylor U cites sexual ethics code in returning $643K LGBTQ+ grant 02:43 Gateway Church joins local response to deadly Texas flood 03:34 Trump admin. sues California for allowing males in women's sports 04:30 2 Christian boys acquitted of false blasphemy charge in Pakistan 05:28 Tori Kelly announces pregnancy: 'Gift from God' 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 * Judge issues another nationwide block on Trump’s birthright order | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/judge-issues-another-nationwide-block-on-trumps-birthright-order.html] * EU's anti-Christian report is sign of slide into 'godlessness' | World [https://www.christianpost.com/news/eu-anti-christian-report-is-sign-of-slide-into-godlessness.html] * Baylor U cites sexual ethics code in returning $643K LGBTQ+ grant | Education [https://www.christianpost.com/news/baylor-u-cites-sexual-ethics-code-in-returning-643k-lgbtq-grant.html] * Gateway Church joins local response to deadly Texas flood | Church & Ministries [https://www.christianpost.com/news/gateway-church-joins-local-response-to-deadly-texas-flood.html] * Trump admin. sues California for allowing males in women's sports | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/trump-admin-sues-california-for-allowing-males-in-womens-sports.html] * 2 Christian boys acquitted of false blasphemy charge in Pakistan | World [https://www.christianpost.com/news/2-christian-boys-acquitted-of-false-blasphemy-charge-in-pakistan.html] * Tori Kelly announces pregnancy: 'Gift from God' | Entertainment [https://www.christianpost.com/news/tori-kelly-announces-pregnancy-gift-from-god.html]

Top headlines for Thursday, July 10, 2025 In this episode, we explore how the Presbyterian Church (USA) is taking a stand against White Christian Nationalism with the release of a new resource to aid congregations. Next, we shift focus to Texas, where ten individuals face charges for allegedly attacking a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility. Lastly, we address a recent legal development: a federal judge's decision to temporarily block a provision in the Trump administration's budget bill aimed at defunding Planned Parenthood. 00:12 PCUSA releases resource to combat 'White Christian Nationalism' 01:06 Bellevue Baptist Church considers Lifeway CEO as new lead pastor 01:55 Megachurch pastor escaped flood with family along Guadalupe River 02:47 10 charged with violent ambush of ICE agents in Texas 03:35 Federal judge temporarily alts defunding of Planned Parenthood 04:21 Hispanic pastors reject SCOTUS birthright citizenship ruling 05:17 Candace Cameron Bure reveals how son's sermon saved marriage 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 * PCUSA releases resource to combat 'White Christian Nationalism' | Church & Ministries [https://www.christianpost.com/news/pcusa-releases-resource-to-combat-white-christian-nationalism.html] * Bellevue Baptist Church considers Lifeway CEO as new lead pastor | Church & Ministries [https://www.christianpost.com/news/bellevue-baptist-church-considers-lifeway-ceo-as-new-lead-pastor.html] * Megachurch pastor escaped flood with family along Guadalupe River | U.S. [https://www.christianpost.com/news/megachurch-pastor-escaped-flood-with-family-along-guadalupe-river.html] * 10 charged with violent ambush of ICE agents in Texas | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/10-charged-with-violent-ambush-of-ice-agents-in-texas.html] * Federal judge temporarily halts defunding of Planned Parenthood | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/federal-judge-temporarily-halts-defunding-of-planned-parenthood.html] * Hispanic pastors reject SCOTUS birthright citizenship ruling | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/hispanic-pastors-reject-scotus-birthright-citizenship-ruling.html] * Candace Cameron Bure reveals how son's sermon saved marriage | Entertainment [https://www.christianpost.com/news/candace-cameron-bure-reveals-how-sons-sermon-saved-marriage.html]