Judge Wins Religious Freedom Settlement, Jordan Peterson on Health, Brazil Homeschool Case

Judge Wins Religious Freedom Settlement, Jordan Peterson on Health, Brazil Homeschool Case

Top headlines for Tuesday, June 23, 2026 A Texas judge wins a major legal victory after refusing to officiate same-sex weddings on religious grounds, singer Joy Villa shares how she left Scientology and returned to Jesus, and Jordan Peterson says serious health issues are keeping him from podcasting and public speaking for now. Plus, Forrest Frank turns a Nashville stadium into a worship-filled gathering, a Brazilian homeschooling family is sentenced to prison, Florida’s attorney general investigates MLB over alleged anti-Christian bias, and a new U.K. study says marriage itself may play a major role in keeping families together. 00:11 Judge awarded $640K after refusing to officiate same-sex weddings 01:02 Joy Villa's warning about Scientology, details why she left 01:51 Jordan Peterson to release weekly lectures amid ill health 02:39 Forrest Frank turns Nashville stadium into worship gathering 03:25 Parents sentenced to prison for homeschooling their children 04:19 Florida AG launches probe into MLB over religious discrimination 05:17 Marriage linked to lower rates of family breakdown, UK study find 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 awarded $640K after refusing to officiate same-sex weddings | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/judge-awarded-640k-after-refusing-to-officiate-same-sex-weddings.html] * Joy Villa's warning about Scientology, details why she left | Podcast [https://www.christianpost.com/news/joy-villas-warning-about-scientology-details-why-she-left.html] * Jordan Peterson to release weekly lectures amid ill health | U.S. [https://www.christianpost.com/news/jordan-peterson-to-release-weekly-lectures-amid-ill-health.html] * Forrest Frank turns Nashville stadium into worship gathering [https://www.christianpost.com/news/forrest-frank-turns-nashville-stadium-into-worship-gathering.html] * Parents sentenced to prison for homeschooling their children | World [https://www.christianpost.com/news/parents-sentenced-to-prison-for-homeschooling-their-children.html] * Florida AG launches probe into MLB over religious discrimination | Sports [https://www.christianpost.com/news/florida-ag-launches-probe-into-mlb-over-religious-discrimination.html] * Marriage linked to lower rates of family breakdown, UK study find | Living  [https://www.christianpost.com/news/marriage-linked-to-lower-rates-of-family-breakdown-uk-study-find.html]

Iran AI Christianity Tool, National Cathedral Interfaith Service, UC Pronoun Lawsuit

Top headlines for Monday, June 22, 2026 Bunnie Xo’s split from Jelly Roll, a new AI gospel tool reaching persecuted seekers in Iran, Gallup’s latest warning signs on religion’s public standing, and Samaritan’s Purse opening Ebola treatment centers in Congo as the outbreak worsens. 00:11 Bunnie Xo gives her side of story amid separation from Jelly Roll 00:53 New AI tool makes it easier for Iranians to access the Gospel 01:42 National Cathedral to hold America 250 'interfaith service' 02:33 Fewer women, Democrats, young people see religion as a positive 03:22 Israelite mansion stone may show evidence of King Hezekiah 04:11 University of California sued for mandatory pronoun policy 05:06 Samaritan's Purse opens Ebola treatment centers in the DRC 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 * Bunnie Xo gives her side of story amid separation from Jelly Roll | Entertainment [https://www.christianpost.com/news/bunnie-xo-gives-her-side-of-story-amid-separation-from-jelly-roll.html] * New AI tool makes it easier for Iranians to access the Gospel | World [https://www.christianpost.com/news/new-ai-tool-makes-it-easier-for-iranians-to-access-the-gospel.html] * National Cathedral to hold America 250 'interfaith service' | Church & Ministries [https://www.christianpost.com/news/national-cathedral-to-hold-america-250-interfaith-service.html] * Fewer women, Democrats, young people see religion as a positive | U.S. [https://www.christianpost.com/news/fewer-women-democrats-young-people-see-religion-as-a-positive.html] * Israelite mansion stone may show evidence of King Hezekiah | World [https://www.christianpost.com/news/israelite-mansion-stone-may-show-evidence-of-king-hezekiah.html] * University of California sued for mandatory pronoun policy | Education [https://www.christianpost.com/news/university-of-california-sued-for-mandatory-pronoun-policy.html] * Samaritan's Purse opens Ebola treatment centers in the DRC | World [https://www.christianpost.com/news/samaritans-purse-opens-ebola-treatment-centers-in-the-drc.html]

Telehealth Abortions Rise, RFK Jr. Adds $700M for Recovery, JD Vance Faces on The View

Top headlines for Friday, June 19, 2026 New abortion figures show more than 1.13 million abortions took place in the U.S. in 2025, with telehealth accounting for a growing share; the Episcopal Church moves to redevelop its longtime Manhattan headquarters into affordable housing through a ground lease; and Oregon drops a nearly $90,000 fine against a Christian counselor after a Supreme Court ruling on counseling speech. Also, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces more than $700 million for addiction recovery, mental health and homelessness programs with renewed support for faith-based groups, Vice President J.D. Vance spars with “The View” while promoting his new memoir about returning to faith, and President Donald Trump withdraws support for pastor and congressional candidate Jackson Lahmeyer amid scandal. 00:11 Over 1M abortions took place in US last year: report 01:02 Episcopal Church seeks to offload Manhattan headquarters 01:51 Oregon drops $90K fine for Christian counselor over LGBT debate 02:47 HHS Secretary RFK Jr. announces $700M more for addiction recovery 03:43 JD Vance, 'The View' co-hosts spar over 3 hot topics about Trump 04:28 Trump withdraws support for married pastor caught in scandal 05:16 Elon Musk's brother says divine voice spoke to him after injury 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 * Over 1M abortions took place in US last year: report | U.S. [https://www.christianpost.com/news/over-1m-abortions-took-place-in-us-last-year-report.html] * Episcopal Church seeks to offload Manhattan headquarters | Church & Ministries [https://www.christianpost.com/news/episcopal-church-seeks-to-offload-manhattan-headquarters.html] * Oregon drops $90K fine for Christian counselor over LGBT debate | U.S. [https://www.christianpost.com/news/oregon-drops-90k-fine-for-christian-counselor-over-lgbt-debate.html] * HHS Secretary RFK Jr. announces $700M more for addiction recovery | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/hhs-secretary-rfk-jr-announces-700m-more-for-addiction-recovery.html] * JD Vance, 'The View' co-hosts spar over 3 hot topics about Trump | U.S. [https://www.christianpost.com/news/jd-vance-the-view-co-hosts-spar-over-3-hot-topics-about-trump.html] * Trump withdraws support for married pastor caught in scandal | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/trump-withdraws-support-for-married-pastor-caught-in-scandal.html] * Elon Musk's brother says divine voice spoke to him after injury | U.S. [https://www.christianpost.com/news/elon-musks-brother-says-divine-voice-spoke-to-him-after-injury.html]

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]