About this episode
On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Trump Announces Tariff Pause – President Trump introduced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs after raising China’s rate to 125%, citing progress in global trade talks. Tariffs Spark Economic Jitters – Lawmakers warn new tariffs could hurt household budgets. Nearly 70 countries are negotiating new trade deals, but Americans may soon feel the pinch. Netanyahu & Trump Talk Iran – The two leaders agreed Iran must not get nuclear weapons. Netanyahu pushed the “Libyan model,” and Trump warned of “grave consequences” if diplomacy fails. FOCUS STORY: Pastor JP Pokluda is warning Christians about a dangerous lie: believing Satan doesn’t exist. He says denying the devil’s influence leads people into deception and spiritual vulnerability—a reality he’s addressing directly in his ministry and preaching. THE MAIN THING: Actress Jen Lilley joins “Faith vs. Culture” to share how God used an Old Testament story to spark her salvation journey as a child—and how she came to understand the Holy Spirit’s presence in her life. TODAY’S VERSE: James 4:7 – “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” SHOW LINKS JESUS AND THE PROPHECIES OF CHRISTMAS : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jesus-and-the-prophecies-of-christmas/id1783607035 NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 DC DEBRIEF POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d-c-debrief/id1691121630 CBN News YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CBNnewsonline CBN News https://www2.cbn.com/news Faithwire https://www.faithwire.com