SCOTUS Rejects Trump Appeal, PCUSA Membership Drops, Passion Translation Scrutiny

SCOTUS Rejects Trump Appeal, PCUSA Membership Drops, Passion Translation Scrutiny

Top headlines for Tuesday, June 30, 2026 The Supreme Court declines to hear President Donald Trump’s appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case, an Egyptian Christian convert accused of terrorism sees his trial delayed, and the Presbyterian Church (USA) reports another year of steep membership losses.  We also cover Minneapolis repealing its AIDS-era bathhouse ban, growing backlash against The Passion Translation, controversy over a Texas school hiring an administrator linked to drag performances, and Los Angeles schools dropping a teacher training requirement to explicitly affirm students’ gender identities. 0:11 Supreme Court rejects Trump's appeal in E. Jean Carroll case 0:59 Drag performer hired at Texas school as assistant principal 1:47 The Passion Translation faces mounting rejection 2:39 LA teachers no longer have to affirm LGBT students in training 3:30 Minneapolis repeals AIDS-era ban on sex venues, bathhouses 4:18 PCUSA lost over 26K members, 128 churches in 2025 5:11 Egyptian Christian convert accused of 'terror' sees trial delayed 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 * Supreme Court rejects Trump’s appeal in E. Jean Carroll case | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/supreme-court-rejects-trumps-appeal-in-e-jean-carroll-case.html] * Egyptian Christian convert accused of ‘terror’ sees trial delayed | World [https://www.christianpost.com/news/egyptian-christian-convert-accused-of-terror-sees-trial-delayed.html] * PCUSA lost over 26K members, 128 churches in 2025: report | Church & Ministries [https://www.christianpost.com/news/pcusa-lost-over-26k-members-128-churches-in-2025-report.html] * Minneapolis repeals AIDS-era ban on sex venues, bathhouses | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/minneapolis-repeals-aids-era-ban-on-sex-venues-bathhouses.html] * The Passion Translation faces mounting rejection | Church & Ministries [https://www.christianpost.com/news/the-passion-translation-faces-mounting-rejection.html] * Drag performer hired as Texas school as assistant principal | Education [https://www.christianpost.com/news/drag-performer-hired-as-texas-school-as-assistant-principal.html] * LA teachers no longer have to affirm LGBT students in training | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/la-teachers-no-longer-have-to-affirm-lgbt-students-in-training.html]

Gateway Church Tithes Lawsuit, Asbury Cuts UMC Ties, Study Finds Fewer Christians Value Life

Top headlines for Monday, June 29, 2026 Scott Turner’s push for a stronger Trump-faith alliance, a judge’s dismissal of the Gateway Church tithes lawsuit, the UMC’s split with Asbury Seminary over sexuality, and a troubling new survey showing many born-again Christians no longer see human life as sacred. 00:11 HUD Sec. Scott Turner touts Trump's faith agenda 01:04 Police deny Pastor Tony Spell's claims they failed to intervene 01:52 Lawsuit alleging Gateway Church misused tithes dismissed 02:47 UMC cuts ties with Asbury Seminary over same-sex marriage stance 03:38 PCA votes on female deacons, report on Christian nationalism 04:30 Christians warn UK 'conversion therapy' ban risks criminalizing 05:18 Less than 50% of born-again Christians say human life is sacred 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 * HUD Sec. Scott Turner touts Trump's faith agenda | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/hud-sec-scott-turner-touts-trumps-faith-agenda.html] * Police deny Pastor Tony Spell's claims they failed to intervene | U.S. [https://www.christianpost.com/news/police-deny-pastor-tony-spells-claims-they-failed-to-intervene.html] * Lawsuit alleging Gateway Church misused tithes dismissed | Church & Ministries [https://www.christianpost.com/news/lawsuit-alleging-gateway-church-misused-tithes-dismissed.html] * UMC cuts ties with Asbury Seminary over same-sex marriage stance | Education [https://www.christianpost.com/news/umc-cuts-ties-with-asbury-seminary-over-same-sex-marriage-stance.html] * PCA votes on female deacons, report on Christian nationalism | Church & Ministries [https://www.christianpost.com/news/pca-votes-on-female-deacons-report-on-christian-nationalism.html] * Christians warn UK 'conversion therapy' ban risks criminalizing | World [https://www.christianpost.com/news/christians-warn-uk-conversion-therapy-ban-risks-criminalizing-parents.html] * Less than 50% of born-again Christians say human life is sacred | U.S. [https://www.christianpost.com/news/less-than-50-of-born-again-christians-say-human-life-is-sacred.html]

Supreme Court Asylum Ruling, Talarico's Christianity Remark, California LGBT School Dispute

Top headlines for Friday, June 26, 2026 Supreme Court immigration rulings favoring Trump, renewed backlash over James Talarico’s “Christian who hates Christianity” remark, Louisiana pastor Tony Spell’s battery charge after a roadside fight, and a California lawsuit over parents’ rights to opt children out of LGBT-themed lessons. 00:11 Back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela causing serious damage 01:03 SCOTUS sides with Trump on ending TPS, policy on asylum seekers 01:50 James Talarico claims to be 'Christian who hates Christianity' 02:43 Pastor Tony Spell says he fulfilled Scripture in beatdown of man 03:28 Nick Freitas: Western civilization is 'worth fighting for' 04:11 Parents sue school after refusing opt out from LGBT lessons 05:05 'Daniel And The Fiery Furnace' trailer debuts 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 * Back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela causing serious damage | World [https://www.christianpost.com/news/back-to-back-earthquakes-hit-in-venezuela-causing-serious-damage.html] * SCOTUS sides with Trump on ending TPS, policy on asylum seekers | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/scotus-sides-with-trump-on-ending-tps-policy-on-asylum-seekers.html] * James Talarico claims to be 'Christian who hates Christianity' | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/james-talarico-claims-to-be-christian-who-hates-christianity.html] * Pastor Tony Spell says he fulfilled Scripture in beatdown of man | U.S. [https://www.christianpost.com/news/pastor-tony-spell-says-he-fulfilled-scripture-in-beatdown-of-man.html] * Nick Freitas: Western civilization is 'worth fighting for' | World [https://www.christianpost.com/news/nick-freitas-western-civilization-is-worth-fighting-for.html] * 'Daniel And The Fiery Furnace' trailer debuts | Entertainment [https://www.christianpost.com/news/daniel-and-the-fiery-furnace-trailer-debuts.html] * Parents sue school after refusing opt out from LGBT lessons | Education [https://www.christianpost.com/news/parents-sue-school-after-refusing-opt-out-from-lgbt-lessons.html]

PCA Elects Fred Greco, Camp Mystic Bankruptcy, Savannah Guthrie Reacts to Nancy Note

Top headlines for Thursday, June 25, 2026 Skillet’s “Monster” tops 1 billion Spotify streams, the PCA unanimously elects Fred Greco as stated clerk, Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy amid deadly flood lawsuits, and U.K. evangelicals urge Christians to boldly share the Gospel with Muslims. 00:11 Skillet’s ‘Monster’ only Christian song with 1 billion streams 01:01 PCA unanimously elects Fred Greco as new stated clerk 01:50 Christian Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy 02:44 Evangelical Alliance urges Christians to engage Muslims 03:35 MLB chief: Giants players won't be fined for Bible verses on caps 04:25 Savannah Guthrie cries over Nancy Guthrie ransom note report 05:15 Candace Cameron Bure on turning 50, leaving a legacy 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 * Skillet’s ‘Monster’ only Christian song with 1 billion streams | Entertainment [https://www.christianpost.com/news/skillets-monster-only-christian-song-with-1-billion-streams.html] * PCA unanimously elects Fred Greco as new stated clerk | Church & Ministries [https://www.christianpost.com/news/pca-unanimously-elects-fred-greco-as-new-stated-clerk.html] * Christian Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy | U.S. [https://www.christianpost.com/news/christian-camp-mystic-files-for-bankruptcy.html] * Evangelical Alliance urges Christians to engage Muslims | World [https://www.christianpost.com/news/evangelical-alliance-urges-christians-to-engage-muslims.html] * MLB chief: Giants players won't be fined for Bible verses on caps | Sports [https://www.christianpost.com/news/mlb-chief-giants-players-wont-be-fined-for-bible-verses-on-caps.html] * Savannah Guthrie cries over Nancy Guthrie ransom note report | U.S. [https://www.christianpost.com/news/savannah-guthrie-cries-over-nancy-guthrie-ransom-note-report.html] * Candace Cameron Bure on turning 50, leaving a legacy [https://www.christianpost.com/news/candace-cameron-bure-on-turning-50-leaving-a-legacy.html]

Biblical Take on UFOs, Christian Artist Wins Gender Case, Toy Story 5 Screen Time Reactions

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 24, 2026 A biblical take on UFOs and aliens, Canadian Christians warn Bill C-9 could chill religious speech, a 173-year-old Brooklyn church rebuilds after a devastating fire, and Browns players help lead baptisms and testimonies at “Cleveland for Christ.” 00:11 Creationist David Rives gives biblical framework for UFOs, aliens 01:08 Canadian Christians monitoring impact of Bill C-9 on free speech 02:02 Pastor seeks $2M to help rebuild 173-year-old Brooklyn church 02:56 Browns players share testimonies at 'Cleveland for Christ' event 04327 Christian artist reaches settlement in free speech dispute 05:25 'Toy Story 5': 3 Christians react to movie, warnings about tech 06:09 Most Americans still believe religion is good for society 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 * Creationist David Rives gives biblical framework for UFOs, aliens | Podcast [https://www.christianpost.com/news/creationist-david-rives-gives-biblical-framework-for-ufos-aliens.html] * Canadian Christians monitoring impact of Bill C-9 on free speech | World [https://www.christianpost.com/news/canadian-christians-monitoring-impact-of-bill-c-9-on-free-speech.html] * Pastor seeks $2M to help rebuild 173-year-old Brooklyn church | Church & Ministries [https://www.christianpost.com/news/pastor-seeks-2m-to-help-rebuild-173-y-o-brooklyn-church.html] * Browns players share testimonies at 'Cleveland for Christ' event | Sports [https://www.christianpost.com/news/browns-players-share-testimonies-at-cleveland-for-christ-event.html] * Christian artist reaches settlement in free speech dispute | World [https://www.christianpost.com/news/christian-artist-reaches-settlement-in-free-speech-dispute.html] * 'Toy Story 5': 3 Christians react to movie, warnings about tech | Entertainment [https://www.christianpost.com/news/toy-story-5-3-christians-react-to-movie-warnings-about-tech.html] * Most Americans still believe religion is good for society | U.S. [https://www.christianpost.com/news/most-americans-still-believe-religion-is-good-for-society.html]