Spielberg’s Alien Film and Christian Faith, Pentagon Religious List Backlash, Abortion Debate

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]

JD Vance on Losing Faith, Americans Shift on Sex Ethics, Key Midterm Primaries

Top headlines for Thursday, June 11, 2026 JD Vance opens up about drifting from faith and finding his way back, a new Gallup poll shows Americans growing more conservative on several major social issues, and primary results in key states highlight Donald Trump’s continued sway over Republican voters ahead of the 2026 midterms. Plus, Bethany Christian Services sharpens its Christian identity, Mike Johnson and Raphael Warnock meet after a public clash over faith and politics, the Southern Baptist Convention advances a measure restricting women in pastoral roles, and a Minnesota bakery faces backlash for launching “Nuclear Family Month” as an alternative to Pride Month. 00:11 Vance says lack of Christian friendships drew him away from faith 00:54 Fewer Americans think birth control, premarital sex are OK: poll 01:47 5 highlights from Tuesday's elections 02:37 Bethany Christian Services reaffirms Statement of Faith 03:23 Warnock meets with House Speaker Mike Johnson after criticism 04:11 SBC passes amendment banning female pastors, elders 05:05 Small town bakery counters pride month, faces backlash 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 * Vance says lack of Christian friendships drew him away from faith | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/vance-says-lack-of-christian-friendships-drew-him-away-from-faith.html] * Fewer Americans think birth control, premarital sex are OK: poll | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/fewer-americans-think-birth-control-premarital-sex-are-ok-poll.html] * 5 highlights from Tuesday's elections | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/5-highlights-from-tuesdays-elections.html] * Bethany Christian Services reaffirms Statement of Faith | Church & Ministries [https://www.christianpost.com/news/bethany-christian-services-reaffirms-statement-of-faith.html] * Warnock meets with House Speaker Mike Johnson after criticism | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/warnock-meets-with-house-speaker-mike-johnson-after-criticism.html] * SBC passes amendment banning female pastors, elders | Church & Ministries [https://www.christianpost.com/news/sbc-passes-amendment-banning-female-pastors-elders.html] * Small town bakery counters pride month, faces backlash | Business [https://www.christianpost.com/news/small-town-bakery-counters-pride-month-faces-backlash.html]

SBC Elects Willy Rice, Clint Pressley Warns on Pride, Joe Weller Becomes Christian

Visit Crossmap.com [https://www.crossmap.com] — your trusted source for inspiration and life-changing stories from people of faith. Top headlines for Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Florida pastor Willy Rice is elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention, outgoing SBC chief Clint Pressley urges Baptists to “hate pride,” and Cities Church pastor Jonathan Parnell opens the SBC annual meeting in prayer months after anti-ICE protesters disrupted worship at his church. Plus, a Texas jury convicts Karmelo Anthony in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf, a brutal knife attack in Belfast sparks renewed debate over immigration in the U.K., Bill Maher says late Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk “wasn’t a monster,” and British YouTuber Joe Weller says he has become a Christian after hitting rock bottom. 00:11 Willy Rice elected Southern Baptist Convention president 01:03 Karmelo Anthony convicted of murder in death of Austin Metcalf 01:49 Cities Church pastor gives prayer at SBC Annual Meeting 02:41 British MP warns of 'uncontrolled' migration after Belfast attack 03:30 Clint Pressley says Southern Baptists must ‘learn to hate pride' 04:21 Bill Maher defends Charlie Kirk: 'Wasn't a monster' 05:05 Joe Weller says he's found Jesus after hitting rock bottom 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 * Willy Rice elected Southern Baptist Convention president | Church & Ministries [https://www.christianpost.com/news/willy-rice-elected-southern-baptist-convention-president.html] * Karmelo Anthony convicted of murder in death of Austin Metcalf | U.S. [https://www.christianpost.com/news/karmelo-anthony-convicted-of-murder-in-death-of-austin-metcalf.html] * Cities Church pastor gives prayer at SBC Annual Meeting | Church & Ministries [https://www.christianpost.com/news/cities-church-pastor-gives-prayer-at-sbc-annual-meeting.html] * British MP warns of 'uncontrolled' migration after Belfast attack | World [https://www.christianpost.com/news/british-mp-warns-of-uncontrolled-migration-after-belfast-attack.html] * Clint Pressley says Southern Baptists must ‘learn to hate pride' | Church & Ministries [https://www.christianpost.com/news/clint-pressley-says-southern-baptists-must-learn-to-hate-pride.html] * Bill Maher defends Charlie Kirk: 'Wasn't a monster' | Podcast [https://www.christianpost.com/news/bill-maher-defends-charlie-kirk-wasnt-a-monster.html] * Joe Weller says he's found Jesus after hitting rock bottom | Entertainment [https://www.christianpost.com/news/joe-weller-says-hes-found-jesus-after-hitting-rock-bottom.html]

Spielberg’s Alien Film and Christian Faith, Pentagon Religious List Backlash, Abortion Debate

Top headlines for Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Steven Spielberg says his upcoming film “Disclosure Day” will explore the spiritual fallout of confirming extraterrestrial life, the Pentagon revises its religious affiliation list after backlash over how Latter-day Saints were categorized, and former Newsboys frontman John James shares a message of repentance and redemption in a new memoir. Plus, Ukraine presses for the Russian Orthodox Church to be expelled from the World Council of Churches, a women-in-ministry billboard stirs debate ahead of the Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting, influencer couple Jesse and Ashley Ridgway defend aborting a baby diagnosed with Down syndrome, and Vice President J.D. Vance reflects on faith, fatherhood and the legacy of Charlie Kirk. 00:11 Steven Spielberg says 'Disclosure Day' will touch on Christianity 00:59 Pentagon amends 'Christian' designations after Mormon complaints 01:49 Former Newsboys frontman shares his testimony of hope 02:38 Ukrainian official wants Russian church expelled from WCC 03:31 Billboard challenges SBC on women pastor ahead of Annual Meeting 04:26 YouTuber Jesse Ridgway defends aborting baby with Down syndrome 05:09 What JD Vance learned about faith, fatherhood from Charlie Kirk 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 * Steven Spielberg says 'Disclosure Day' will touch on Christianity | Entertainment [https://www.christianpost.com/news/steven-spielberg-says-disclosure-day-will-touch-on-christianity.html] * Pentagon amends 'Christian' designations after Mormon complaints | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/pentagon-amends-christian-designations-after-mormon-complaints.html] * Former Newsboys frontman shares his testimony of hope | Biographies [https://www.christianpost.com/news/former-newsboys-frontman-shares-his-testimony-of-hope.html] * Ukrainian official wants Russian church expelled from WCC | Church & Ministries [https://www.christianpost.com/news/ukrainian-official-wants-russian-church-expelled-from-wcc.html] * Billboard challenges SBC on women pastor ahead of Annual Meeting | Church & Ministries [https://www.christianpost.com/news/billboard-challenges-sbc-on-women-pastor-ahead-of-annual-meeting.html] * YouTuber Jesse Ridgway defends aborting baby with Down syndrome | U.S. [https://www.christianpost.com/news/youtuber-jesse-ridgway-defends-aborting-baby-with-down-syndrome.html] * What JD Vance learned about faith, fatherhood from Charlie Kirk | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/what-jd-vance-learned-about-faith-fatherhood-from-charlie-kirk.html]