Quick Start

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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June 26, 2026 24 mins
Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Sweden refuses to return two daughters to their Christian family despite no evidence of abuse, sparking an international custody battle and accusations of religious discrimination. FOCUS: Franklin Graham explains why understanding Scripture is essential to recognizing spiritual warfare...
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Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: A catastrophic earthquake devastates Venezuela as officials fear the death toll could climb dramatically. We have the latest on the rescue effort and international response. FOCUS: Billy Hallowell shares the incredible story of Dale Sutherland, who spent years serving as both an under...
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Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: A Texas judge who refused to perform same-sex weddings wins a major legal victory and a $640,000 payout. Plus, a new Gallup survey finds most Americans still believe religion is a positive force and want more of it in society. FOCUS: Generation Z is bucking expectations. New data shows young...
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Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: US Men's National Team players are using the World Cup spotlight to openly honor God, gathering for prayer after another victory and inspiring ministry efforts reaching tens of thousands around the globe. Plus, the Justice Department launches a civil rights investigation into a New York c...
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Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces he'll step down after devastating election losses. Plus, a Brazilian family is sentenced to jail for homeschooling their children, raising new concerns over parental rights. FOCUS: Radio host Steve Deace joins Billy Hallowell to discuss ...
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Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Pennsylvania’s York Revolution canceled its Pride Night game after several players reportedly refused to wear rainbow-themed jerseys. Plus, investigators release their final report on the Titan submersible disaster, concluding the tragedy was preventable and pointing to major design...
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Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Peace with Iran? A new U.S.-Iran framework deal launches negotiations, but critics warn vague provisions on Hezbollah, frozen assets, and the Strait of Hormuz could create major conflicts down the road. Plus, newly released UFO documents spark fresh claims that Russia and China may be inv...
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Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Teen terror plot targeting America’s 250th celebration foiled after a suspect’s mother alerted police. Plus, markets rally over the new U.S.-Iran agreement, even as Israel and Iranian dissidents warn against celebrating too soon. FOCUS: Christian singer Ben Fuller shares how God ...
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Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: MLB warned three San Francisco Giants pitchers after they wrote Bible verses on their caps during the team's Pride Night game. Plus, authorities say they disrupted an alleged plot targeting President Trump's White House UFC event before it could be carried out. FOCUS: New research on ...
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Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Trump announces a new agreement with Iran aimed at ending months of conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global oil supplies. Plus, tragedy in India after two pastors were among six hostages found dead amid ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur. FOCUS: Steven Spie...
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Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Another major children's hospital is ending transgender procedures for minors after a Justice Department settlement. Plus, Christian leaders gather in Jerusalem to combat rising antisemitism and defend biblical truth. FOCUS: Singer Joy Villa shares how she escaped Scientology and foun...
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Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Trump vows renewed strikes on Iran after accusing Tehran of dragging out negotiations, while tensions flare again across the Middle East. Plus, unrest in Northern Ireland after a Sudanese asylum seeker is charged in a brutal stabbing attack. FOCUS: Apologist Mike Winger deleted the Yo...
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Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: A Texas jury convicts Karmelo Anthony in the murder of Austin Metcalf, and 60,000 Christians gather in the Netherlands for a massive Pentecost worship event many see as a sign of renewed spiritual hunger in Europe. FOCUS: Steven Spielberg’s new alien blockbuster Disclosure Day i...
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Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Christians in Sudan are enduring one of the world's worst humanitarian crises as civil war continues to devastate the country. FOCUS: Franklin Graham is weighing in after Texas lawmaker James Talarico sparked controversy with comments about Scripture. MAIN THING: Jessica Rose li...
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Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Iran launches missile attacks on Israel, escalating tensions in the Middle East and threatening delicate nuclear negotiations. Plus, American Christians are helping rescue families trapped in modern-day slavery in Pakistan, giving hundreds a chance at a new life. FOCUS: Author and Won...
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Are demons real — or are stories of possession and spiritual oppression simply myths? In this eye-opening conversation, renowned New Testament scholar and author Dr. Craig Keener joins Billy Hallowell to discuss the reality of the demonic, what the Bible teaches about spiritual warfare, and the fascinating research documenting possession-like experiences across cultures worldwide. Stream CBN's new documentary "Investigating...
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QUICK START SPECIAL CBN's Raj Nair has a new podcast, Radical Revelations, in which he details stunning testimonies and powerful faith stories and topics. We're featuring an episode this Saturday - enjoy! And make sure to subscribe to the Radical Revelations Podcast! Why are so many Muslims all across the world coming to faith in Jesus? John Ghanim, who was born and raised in Yemen in a devout Muslim family, is here with answer...
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Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: A popular YouTuber is facing intense backlash after revealing he and his wife terminated a pregnancy following a Down syndrome diagnosis, sparking a fierce debate over disability, abortion, and the value of every human life. FOCUS STORY: Christian singer Zahriya Zachary shares a remar...
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Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: California lawmakers are advancing a bill to make two Muslim holidays official state holidays, sparking debate over religious recognition, inclusion, and whether Christian and Jewish holy days should receive similar treatment. More turmoil at CBS as reports suggest additional high-profi...
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Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: A Catholic exorcist is making headlines after suggesting some UFO sightings and unexplained aerial phenomena could have a spiritual or demonic component rather than an extraterrestrial one. Nearly 20,000 people gathered in Madrid for Franklin Graham's Festival of Hope, where hundreds re...
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