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The Quick Start Podcast provides top news headlines from a Christian perspective. Featuring Dan Andros, Tré Goins-Phillips, Billy Hallowell with special reporting from Madison Seals. Run length: 15-30 minutes Contact us! We'd love to hear from you. Email: quickstartpodcast@cbn.org Listen and Subscribe to our other CBN News podcasts: DC Debrief - CLICK HERE Newsmakers - CLICK HERE Conversations from Studio 5 - CLICK HERE
9h ago
Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: A tragic plane crash in North Carolina claims the lives of NASCAR star Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, and their two children. We break down what’s known so far — including the humanitarian mission tied to the flight and the ongoing investigation. FOCUS: Nicaragua is banning Scripture. We explain what tourists and churches are being prohibited from doing, what religious freedom advocates are warning about, and why this crackdown signals a broader assault on faith in the country. MAIN THING: Author and former skeptic Lee Strobel joins Tré Goins-Phillips to discuss The Case for Christmas , unpacking the historical evidence for the Nativity and explaining why the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ birth differ — and why that actually strengthens the Christian case. LAST THING: Joshua 1:9 — “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
1d ago
Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Surprising and sobering abortion numbers are raising new concerns heading into 2026, as fresh data sheds light on post-Roe trends and the growing role of abortion pills and telehealth. FOCUS: We dig into alarming abortion data from the Society of Family Planning, what the numbers actually show, and why advocates on both sides are paying close attention. MAIN THING: A stunning archaeological discovery beneath Jerusalem—near the Temple Mount—is forcing historians to rethink what Jewish life looked like in ancient Zion. CBN’s Raj Nair is joined by Israeli tour guide Yoav Rotem with the breaking details and why this find matters now. LAST THING: 1 Timothy 6:12 — “Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called.” PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
2d ago
Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS : A promising young Christian life cut short. Authorities continue investigating the deadly shooting at Brown University that killed 19-year-old sophomore Ella Cook, remembered by friends for living boldly and unapologetically for her faith as the campus searches for answers. FOCUS : Hobby Lobby is giving away more than half a million copies of Lee Strobel’s The Case for Christmas , aiming to spark faith conversations during the Christmas season and reach millions of shoppers nationwide. MAIN THING : After a deadly attack on Jews at a Hanukkah event in Australia, questions are mounting about the surge in global antisemitism. CBN’s Raj Nair breaks down how we got here and why warnings from Jewish leaders are growing louder. LAST THING : Proverbs 14:29 — “Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.” PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
3d ago
Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: A stunning arrest in the brutal killings of Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and his wife Michele — police charge the couple’s own son with murder as chilling new details emerge. FOCUS: Fox News’ Dana Perino marks Thanksgiving in an unexpected way, highlighting the life-saving mission of Mercy Ships and what it means to serve Christ in action. MAIN THING: Actress Jenny McCarthy says the assassination of Charlie Kirk led her to fully surrender her life to God. Billy Hallowell and Raj Nair unpack her testimony and the growing spiritual ripple effect. AROUND THE WORLD: German authorities arrest five men accused of plotting an Islamist vehicle-ramming attack at a Christmas market, stopping another potential mass-casualty terror strike. LAST THING: Hebrews 13:16 — “Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.” PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
4d ago
Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: A Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney is shattered by a deadly Islamic terrorist attack, leaving at least 16 people dead and dozens wounded as families gathered to mark the holiday. FOCUS STORY: A civilian hero risks his own life to stop one of the gunmen, helping prevent even greater bloodshed. We break down what happened, how leaders are reacting, and what we know about his condition. MAIN THING: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues a blunt warning to Australia, accusing its leaders of fueling antisemitism and rewarding terror through political appeasement. We play his sharp, direct remarks and examine their implications. LAST THING: John 15:13 — a reminder of the ultimate act of love in the face of evil. PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
5d ago
Mary. Joseph. Zechariah. Some of the key figures in the Christmas story have one thing in common: They received prophetic messages that changed absolutely everything. In the Book of Luke, we see an angel arrive with a jarring message for Zechariah. Then, Mary and Joseph are given stunning proclamations about what's to come — events that change the course of their lives and of human history. How do they all react, and what do their responses tell us? Beyond that, how do these promises fulfill Old Testament prophecies? This second episode of the show dives into these themes and more. Join Greg Laurie, Jeff Kinley, Ray Comfort, Jesse Bradley, Shane Idleman, and CBN's Billy Hallowell for this must-hear conversation. And on the third chapter of “Jesus and the Prophecies of Christ" — which will be released December 21 — we’ll explore where Jesus is predicted in the Old Testament hundreds of years before the nativity.
6d ago
Welcome to "Jesus and the Prophecies of Christmas," a podcast that dives deep into the incredible story of how Jesus' birth was foretold long before the manger. We’re exploring how the Old Testament prophecies pointed to the coming Messiah and how ancient promises came to be perfectly fulfilled in the person of Jesus. In chapter one of the discussion, we explore the role and power of biblical prophecy, Jesus' presence throughout the Old Testament, and why the baby in a manger is a fulfillment of God's promises to humanity. This introductory episode sets the stage for what's to come in this powerful, four-part series. Join For King + Country's Joel Smallbone, Greg Laurie, Jeff Kinley, Ray Comfort, Jesse Bradley, Shane Idleman, and CBN's Billy Hallowell for a must-hear conversation. And in the next chapter of "Jesus and the Prophecies of Christmas," we’ll explore key figures in the nativity story and how they reacted to the prophecies they were given by God and angels.
Dec 12
Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: A chilling first look at Charlie Kirk’s accused killer — Tyler Robinson — as he appears in court smirking and whispering jokes to attorneys. Prosecutors outline disturbing new details as the judge weighs camera access and safety concerns. FOCUS: Jordan Peterson’s daughter gives a new update on his health — what the family is saying and what Peterson is actually facing behind the scenes. MAIN THING: Nigerian journalist and pastor Hassan John joins us — he has a bounty on his head from Boko Haram and shares what’s really happening on the ground as violence intensifies. LAST THING: Lamentations 3:25 — “The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him.” PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630