Quick Start
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
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On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Evangelical titan John MacArthur dies at 86; tributes pour in for the faithful pastor, author, and preacher who boldly stood for truth—especially during COVID.
FOCUS STORY: Gunmen kill Christians during a Bible study in Nigeria—how the country became a global hotspot for persecution.
MAIN THING: Why are so many Muslims converting to Christianity? Former Muslim and Christian apo...
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NEWS: A Kentucky man ambushes a state trooper, then fatally shoots two women inside a Baptist church in a chilling act of violence.
FOCUS STORY: A new Yale poll shows major generational divides on key political issues—how young voters differ from the general population.
MAIN THING: A Catholic priest is kidnapped by Boko Haram in Nigeria—Joel Veldkamp with CSI breaks down the alarming...
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NEWS: Chip and Joanna Gaines face backlash for including a same-sex couple in their new show
FOCUS: Ex-LGBTQ activist and Christian Matthew Grech faces trial in Malta over so-called “conversion therapy”
MAIN THING: DOJ sues to stop girls from being forced to compete against biological males in high school sports
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NEWS: Superman director James Gunn calls the Man of Steel “an immigrant,” sparking backlash and claims of “Superwoke” messaging just as the reboot hits theaters.
FOCUS STORY: Kirk Cameron says pastors should take notes from Trump and Joe Rogan — hear why he believes boldness and cultural engagement matter now more than ever.
MAIN THING: Dr. Juli Slattery explains how Christians can m...
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NEWS: Biden’s former White House doctor refuses to answer lawmakers’ questions on mental fitness, citing patient privilege and the Fifth Amendment — fueling fresh cover-up allegations.
FOCUS STORY: A Florida pastor is deported after decades in the U.S., leaving a community reeling.
MAIN THING: European socialists advance a ban targeting biblical teaching on gender — Billy Hallowell a...
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NEWS: Netanyahu nominates Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize as they discuss Iran, Gaza, and the Abraham Accords.
FOCUS STORY: The IRS makes a major move on churches and political endorsements — what does it mean for religious freedom?
MAIN THING: Why are tens of thousands of mosques closing in Iran, and what does it say about the underground church movement?
LAST THING: Ephesians 4...
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July 8, 2025 • 23 mins
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Local leaders under fire after rejecting a flood warning system years before catastrophic Texas floods killed 27 at a Christian camp.
FOCUS STORY: Surprising new poll shows broad support for religious chaplains in public schools — but why?
MAIN THING: Ex-Satanist Riaan Swiegelaar shares how an encounter with Jesus turned his life upside down.
LAST THING: Ephesians 2:10 — ...
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July 7, 2025 • 18 mins
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NEWS: Catastrophic flooding devastates Texas’ Hill Country, claiming dozens of lives—heroic camp director Dick Eastland remembered for sacrificing himself to save young campers.
FOCUS STORY: Pastor and author John Burke shares why 1,000+ near-death experiences convinced him Heaven is real.
MAIN THING: Deadly suicide bombing in Damascus sparks fresh fears of persecution for Syria’s Ch...
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July 5, 2025 • 13 mins
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A Florida man is crediting God and a cross necklace for helping save his life. Aidan Perry, 20, was just feet from a .40-caliber pistol June 7, when he was shot in the chest — an incident that could have abruptly ended his life. But he believes God stepped in.
Plus, watch CBN's new documentary, "Investigating the Supernatural: Miracles" here: cbn.com/supernatural
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July 4, 2025 • 22 mins
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Haiti’s capital teeters on collapse as ruthless gangs tighten control — the U.N. warns the nation is “closer to the brink” than ever.
FOCUS STORY: A woman takes Bath & Body Works to court claiming she was fired for misgendering — First Liberty joins the fight.
MAIN THING: Brody Carter reports from Colonial Williamsburg where Jefferson’s words remind us liberty is more than hist...
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July 3, 2025 • 17 mins
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Federal officials warn of lone wolf terror threats as Americans gather for Independence Day celebrations. Plus, Trump’s massive $3.3 trillion “big, beautiful bill” advances — but faces fierce opposition.
FOCUS STORY: Christian singer Emerson Day opens up about her miraculous survival and how it strengthened her faith.
MAIN THING: Why is the underground Christian church explodin...
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July 2, 2025 • 20 mins
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Trump’s domestic agenda squeaks through the Senate in a dramatic 50-50 split — now all eyes are on the House before the July 4th holiday.
FOCUS STORY: CNN sparks backlash with a headline about prophecy and Iran — critics weigh in on the network’s surprising angle.
MAIN THING: X faces scrutiny over child abuse content — Tré talks with Haley McNamara about what’s really happening...
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NEWS: Police ID the man who allegedly set an Idaho wildfire to ambush first responders — two firefighters killed, one critically injured. An 82-year-old woman dies after a Molotov cocktail attack at a pro-Israel rally — an illegal immigrant now faces hate crime charges. A BBC anchor goes viral for boldly correcting “pregnant people” to “women” on air — earning praise from J.K. Rowling
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NEWS: Two firefighters ambushed and killed by a sniper while fighting a wildfire in North Idaho — authorities say the suspect set the fire to lure first responders.
FOCUS STORY: Surprising new poll shows where Americans really stand on teacher-led prayer in schools — who supports it, who doesn’t, and where.
MAIN THING: Ten years after Obergefell v. Hodges, support for same-sex marria...
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NEWS: A pastor’s wife, has been deported to Mexico, sparking debate and frustration among friends, family members, and supporters. The details of Maria Isidro case are complex, as Maria's family fights for her return to Florida, where she lived for nearly three decades.
FOCUS STORY: A BBC broadcaster is receiving praise from across the globe after she quickly corrected a quote referencing...
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NEWS: This week, federal immigration agents arrested 11 Iranians here illegally. One arrested in Alabama was an Iranian Army sniper. Another in Houston was carrying a loaded pistol. Counterterrorism expert Barak Seener of the Henry Jackson Society in London says Iran, defeated on the battlefield, may see a sleeper cell attack as the only way it can hurt the United States.
FOCUS STORY: Rhet...
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June 25, 2025 • 18 mins
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NEWS: President Donald Trump said a ceasefire is currently holding between Israel and Iran. While the future is uncertain, for now, things have calmed. And with the fighting at bay, Iran’s president is claiming his nation won a “historic victory.”
FOCUS STORY: The man with the world’s highest-recorded IQ is a Christian – and he's speaking out.
MAIN THING: And on the main thing, Tre ...
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NEWS: President Trump has announced a reported ceasefire between Israel and Iran. This comes after Iran launched missile strikes on Monday targeting a U.S. military base in Qatar. The attack came in retaliation for the weekend U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
FOCUS STORY: There’s a fun new museum opening in Nashville.
MAIN THING: And on the main thing, John Burke is a pasto...
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June 23, 2025 • 20 mins
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: President Trump announced Saturday night that the U.S. military struck three nuclear sites in Iran, directly joining Israel’s effort to neutralize the Iranian nuclear program. As part of America’s Operation Midnight Hammer, B2 stealth bombers used bunker busters to target two of the facilities and a third was targeted through other means. Trump is now issuing a warning to Iran as the world...
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Bridgette Cameron Ridenour, sister of Kirk Cameron and Candace Cameron Bure, shares a powerful miracle story of loss, faith, and God’s divine intervention — including how listening to her mother saved her daughter’s life.
Plus, watch CBN's new documentary, "Investigating the Supernatural: Miracles" here: cbn.com/supernatural
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