Trump Calls to Cancel Music at Great American Fair, Trey Falwell Sues Liberty University, Elevation College Costs $20K

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]

Military Drops Wicca, Mark Driscoll Legal Threat, Texas Declares Nuclear Family Month

Top headlines for Monday, June 8, 2026 The Pentagon cuts its list of recognized religious affiliations from 211 to 31, sparking accusations of Christian nationalism; a Michigan church and an Iowa megachurch battle city officials over ministries tied to feeding and serving their communities; and Pastor Mark Driscoll threatens legal action after former ministry leaders resign amid allegations of a church split. Plus, Brendan Fraser reflects on playing Dwight Eisenhower in Pressure, Ben Sasse warns of a growing crisis of male loneliness, and a Texas mayor declares June “Nuclear Family Month." 00:11 Dept. of War removes about 180 belief systems from religion list 01:07 Church says city targeting food pantry over religious beliefs 01:55 Mark Driscoll threatens legal action against former leaders 02:43 Brendan Fraser on playing Dwight Eisenhower in 'Pressure' 03:30 Iowa city rejects megachurch’s request to move into former bank 04:20 Ben Sasse warns about male loneliness, negative effects of school 05:09 Texas city makes Nuclear Family Month proclamation 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 * Dept. of War removes about 180 belief systems from religion list | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/dept-of-war-removes-about-180-belief-systems-from-religion-list.html] * Church says city targeting food pantry over religious beliefs | Church & Ministries [https://www.christianpost.com/news/church-says-city-targeting-food-pantry-over-religious-beliefs.html] * Mark Driscoll threatens legal action against former leaders | Church & Ministries [https://www.christianpost.com/news/mark-driscoll-threatens-legal-action-against-former-leaders.html] * Brendan Fraser on playing Dwight Eisenhower in 'Pressure' [https://www.christianpost.com/news/brendan-fraser-on-playing-dwight-eisenhower-in-pressure.html] * Iowa city rejects megachurch’s request to move into former bank | Church & Ministries [https://www.christianpost.com/news/iowa-city-rejects-megachurchs-request-to-move-into-former-bank.html] * Ben Sasse warns about male loneliness, negative effects of school | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/ben-sasse-warns-about-male-loneliness-negative-effects-of-school.html] * Texas city makes Nuclear Family Month proclamation | U.S. [https://www.christianpost.com/news/texas-city-makes-nuclear-family-month-proclamation.html]

James Talarico Video Resurfaces, Missing Nuclear Lab Worker, Sesame Street Pride Backlash

Top headlines for Friday, June 5, 2026 A viral sermon from Texas Senate candidate James Talarico stirs fresh debate over abortion and doctrine, Pastor Shane Idleman reveals a serious cancer diagnosis while saying his “treatment plan is Jesus,” and a missing Los Alamos lab employee is found dead in New Mexico. Plus, Washington’s archbishop removes a longtime exorcist over UFO-and-demon comments, Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Denton over a Pride swim event, Sesame Street faces backlash for a Pride Month post, and author Os Guinness receives the William Wilberforce Award. 00:11 4 quotes from Talarico’s now-viral 2022 sermon 01:00 Pastor Shane Idleman is trusting God after cancer diagnosis 01:46 Missing nuclear lab worker found dead in New Mexico 02:40 DC archbishop removes chief exorcist over UFO claims 03:29 Texas city sued over 'Big Gay Swim' event 04:18 Sesame Street continues sexual messaging with pride post 05:07 Os Guinness receives William Wilberforce Award from Colson Center 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 * 4 quotes from Talarico’s now-viral 2022 sermon | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/4-quotes-from-talaricos-now-viral-2022-sermon.html] * Pastor Shane Idleman is trusting God after cancer diagnosis | Church & Ministries [https://www.christianpost.com/news/pastor-shane-idleman-is-trusting-god-after-cancer-diagnosis.html] * Missing nuclear lab worker found dead in New Mexico | U.S. [https://www.christianpost.com/news/missing-nuclear-lab-worker-found-dead-in-new-mexico.html] * DC archbishop removes chief exorcist over UFO claims | Church & Ministries [https://www.christianpost.com/news/dc-archbishop-removes-chief-exorcist-over-ufo-claims.html] * Texas city sued over 'Big Gay Swim' event | U.S. [https://www.christianpost.com/news/texas-city-sued-over-big-gay-swim-event.html] *  Sesame Street continues sexual messaging with pride post | U.S. [https://www.christianpost.com/news/sesame-street-continues-sexual-messaging-with-pride-post.html] * Os Guinness receives William Wilberforce Award from Colson Center | Church & Ministries [https://www.christianpost.com/news/os-guinness-receives-william-wilberforce-award-from-colson-center.html]

Trump Calls Netanyahu “Crazy”, 5 Primary Election Highlights, MLB Faith vs. Pride Nights

Top headlines for Thursday, June 4, 2026 President Donald Trump confirms he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “crazy” during a heated dispute over Lebanon, primary voters across six states reshape key 2026 midterm races with a notable loss for a Trump-backed candidate in Iowa, and Jackie Hill Perry responds to Pride Month backlash by urging Christians to stop defending themselves online and “preach the Gospel.” 00:11 Trump confirms calling Netanyahu 'crazy' in expletive-laden call 00:53 5 highlights from Tuesday's primaries 01:47 Jackie Hill Perry responds to ‘pride month’ debate 02:34 Iran's morality police kill woman for not wearing hijab: report 03:23 Bethel Church announces major reforms 04:14 Most MLB teams plug pride month, half plan to host faith nights 05:05 Trump admin. adorns Freedom Plaza with Revolutionary War statues 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 confirms calling Netanyahu 'crazy' in expletive-laden call | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/trump-confirms-calling-netanyahu-crazy-in-expletive-laden-call.html] * 5 highlights from Tuesday's primaries | Politics [https://www.christianpost.com/news/5-highlights-from-tuesdays-primaries.html] * Jackie Hill Perry responds to ‘pride month’ debate | Living  [https://www.christianpost.com/news/jackie-hill-perry-responds-to-pride-month-debate.html] * Iran's morality police kill woman for not wearing hijab: report | World [https://www.christianpost.com/news/irans-morality-police-kill-woman-for-not-wearing-hijab-report.html] * Bethel Church announces major reforms | Church & Ministries [https://www.christianpost.com/news/bethel-church-announces-major-reforms.html] * Most MLB teams plug pride month, half plan to host faith nights | Sports [https://www.christianpost.com/news/most-mlb-teams-plug-pride-month-half-plan-to-host-faith-nights.html] * Trump admin. adorns Freedom Plaza with Revolutionary War statues | U.S. [https://www.christianpost.com/news/trump-admin-adorns-freedom-plaza-with-revolutionary-war-statues.html]

Trump Calls to Cancel Music at Great American Fair, Trey Falwell Sues Liberty University, Elevation College Costs $20K

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 3, 2026 Trey Falwell’s $1.75 million lawsuit against Liberty University, backlash over Elevation College’s nearly $20,000 annual cost, warnings from an Orthodox priest about porn’s impact on identity, and tech leaders sounding alarms over AI creators “building a deity.” 00:11 Trey Falwell files $1.75M lawsuit against Liberty University 01:04 Elevation College tuition, housing will cost up to $20k annually 02:02 Orthodox priest claims porn afflicting 'all men and most women' 02:49 Tech podcast warns AI leaders 'envisioning a deity of sorts' 03:40 Judge rules against Planned Parenthood's motion to kill RICO suit 05:19 Anne Wilson on faith, identity and standing apart 06:02 Trump says cancel America 250 concert after artists pull out 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 * Trey Falwell files $1.75M lawsuit against Liberty University | Education [https://www.christianpost.com/news/trey-falwell-files-175m-lawsuit-against-liberty-university.html] * Elevation College tuition, housing will cost up to $20k annually | Education [https://www.christianpost.com/news/elevation-college-tuition-housing-will-cost-up-to-20k-annually.html] * Orthodox priest claims porn afflicting 'all men and most women' | Podcast [https://www.christianpost.com/news/orthodox-priest-claims-porn-afflicting-all-men-and-most-women.html] * Tech podcast warns AI leaders 'envisioning a deity of sorts' | U.S. [https://www.christianpost.com/news/tech-podcast-warns-ai-leaders-envisioning-a-deity-of-sorts.html] * Judge rules against Planned Parenthood's motion to kill RICO suit | U.S. [https://www.christianpost.com/news/judge-rules-against-planned-parenthoods-motion-to-kill-rico-suit.html] * Anne Wilson on faith, identity and standing apart | Church & ministry [https://www.christianpost.com/news/anne-wilson-on-faith-identity-and-standing-apart.html] * Trump says cancel America 250 concert after artists pull out | U.S. [https://www.christianpost.com/news/trump-says-cancel-america-250-concert-after-artists-pull-out.html]